Chapter 151

I truly didn't expect that the person who understands me best is actually him!

"Slap!"

Li Er slammed the table, startling those around him who were deep in thought.

"Drink!"

He drank the wine in his cup in one gulp with heroic spirit.

"Oh? It seems you agree with what I said!"

Qin Mu smiled and pointed at Li Er.

Pfft!

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Damn it!

This brat?

I reckon the only person in this world who dares to call the Emperor like that is you, Qin Mu!

"Great Qin Monarch, although you and I belong to different factions, we are somewhat like-minded. What you said is exactly what I think; only those who are alive have the right to speak!" Hearing Qin Mu's address, Li Er's mouth twitched with anger, but he still insisted on stating his thoughts.

This brat is too much like me!

Exactly the same!

Sigh!

If I had a son like this, I would be satisfied even if I abdicated and became a Retired Emperor right now!

"Hahaha, Fang Xiang, it seems not all your subordinates are pig-headed."

"What is your name?"

Qin Mu also quite appreciated Li Er and asked curiously.

"My surname is Li; the Monarch can just call me Old Li."

Li Er cupped his hands.

"Old Li? That's a good name; I'll remember you."

Qin Mu nodded with a smile and deeply engraved Li Er's appearance in his mind.

This person looks extraordinary; it seems he is not an ordinary character.

Why not try to poach him too!

Wouldn't it be wonderful to make Li Er a commander with no troops?

"Thank you for your favor, Monarch!"

"I still have one thing I don't understand; I wonder if the Monarch could enlighten me?"

Feeling Qin Mu's appreciation for him, Li Er's heart shook, and he wanted to take this opportunity to ask about his doubts.

"Speak!"

"I'm in a good mood today; you can ask any question you want."

Qin Mu waved his hand generously.

"Monarch, on the way here, Fang Xiang and I saw many merchants selling books in the Wang Cheng; I wonder what is going on?"

"As everyone knows, books are the rarest luxury in any country; why can Great Qin mass-sell all books? What secret is there in this?" Li Er asked the doubt in his heart.

"Old Li, I didn't expect you to be quite smart; in such an occasion, you want to casually ask for Great Qin's top secret?"

"Do you really think I'm drunk?"

Qin Mu smiled meaningfully.

Top secret?

It seems there really is such a technology!

A technology that allows books to be mass-produced!

Li Er's heart surged.

If the Great Tang could master this technology, wouldn't its national power leap forward once again?

"Your Majesty, forgive me; Old Li is just that kind of person—he wants to get to the bottom of everything he sees. I hope Your Majesty will not blame him." Seeing Qin Mu's expression change slightly, Fang Xuanling hurriedly stepped out.

This brat is temperamental!

Probing a sentence or two is fine, but if he probes too much, it might be counterproductive.

The subsequent matters should be left to the Empress to handle; that would be most appropriate.

Li Er wanted to ask more, but hearing Fang Xuanling say this, he finally calmed down.

Indeed, one must not be too hasty!

"No matter! Once the Jiannan County trade market opens, our two families will have many places to communicate."

"I hope Fang Xiang will support me more in the future."

Qin Mu's smiling appearance looked exactly like a cunning merchant.

"That is natural!"

Fang Xuanling nodded without hesitation.

Once this trade starts, perhaps he will find the secret of book production!

The banquet continued.

Li Er was a bit tipsy, grabbing others to call them brothers, with a lewd smile on his face.

Seeing this, Empress Zhangsun, Fang Xuanling, and the others felt extreme contempt.

Qin Mu didn't care about these things.

His mind was full of plans for the next step.

After these few days, he would send people to Jiannan County for the handover ceremony and completely replace the garrison!

Although it is a barren land, it is sparsely populated, and for hundreds of miles around, it is all plains—an excellent place for trade.