Chapter 239

Hearing Cai Yong's reprimand and complaints, Su Xuan laughed awkwardly and hurriedly apologized: "It's my fault! I've been busy recently, and I even went to Jizhou and Qingzhou!"

"I basically won't leave for a long time next. If you have anything, sir, just order me, and I will handle it properly for you!"

"Hmph! That's more like it!"

Cai Yong snorted, his expression softened a lot, and then he returned to the main topic: "The preparations are almost done!"

"The books are also ready!"

Mentioning this, Cai Yong also looked at Su Xuan with a complex expression: "I didn't expect that you kid not only came up with white paper that can be written on and bound into books, but even printing technology, such a divine technique, was brought out by you!"

"I really don't know how your brain grew;"

"However,"

Speaking of this, Cai Yong looked at Su Xuan seriously and warned: "Both of these technologies are of great importance. You must do a good job of keeping them secret, and never let them leak out!"

"Especially that printing technology, the impact is too great!"

"And don't print those classics and books on a large scale, otherwise, I am afraid you will be boycotted and targeted by all the clans."

Su Xuan put on a serious face and nodded affirmatively: "That goes without saying! I have always been doing this!"

"Even you are no exception;"

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have had you sign the relevant spiritual confidentiality contracts, right?"

Could he not know the importance of this problem? It was precisely because he knew it that he had been enduring it.

Paper books and paper would mainly be used in Jiangling Academy, the Medical College, and the Prefect's Mansion next.

He wouldn't let them out elsewhere.

Even if he wanted to sell white paper, he would definitely mark a high price, so that it wouldn't touch the interests of those clans.

As for printing technology, the Great Han was not in chaos, and he wasn't prepared to let it out before he had the absolute strength to protect himself.

"That's true!"

Cai Yong was enlightened and relieved: "I forgot that you kid also mastered the spiritual contract technique, which can directly keep secrets from the root;"

"In that case, I was overthinking it."

"However, when the time comes, the students of the academy will probably have to sign confidentiality contracts regarding books and paper."

Being careful is always right.

Su Xuan had indeed treated him well for more than a month.

Extremely respectful, giving him enough face.

Moreover, his progress in the Confucian Dao cultivation method had been rapid in the past month, and he was even more grateful to Su Xuan in his heart.

Naturally, he didn't want Su Xuan to have an accident.

"That goes without saying!"

Su Xuan nodded affirmatively.

Even if Cai Yong didn't say it, he would do it.

It just so happened that the people he cultivated were all to cultivate talents for himself, not to make wedding clothes for others.

Xuzhou, Dongcheng County, Linhuai Commandery, Lu family.

Lu Su and his family met the Secret Guards and saw Su Xuan's personal invitation letter.

For a time, Lu Su's parents were hesitant.

"Su'er, what do you think?"

They immediately looked at Lu Su.

Because this son of theirs had shown extreme intelligence since he was a child and had his own opinions.

They would refer to his opinions on many things in the family.

Today, it concerned Lu Su's own future, so they naturally had to ask for Lu Su's opinion even more.

"You guys!"

Old Lady Lu on the side saw this and looked at her son and daughter-in-law with hatred for not being successful: "You only know how to ask Su'er about everything. When will you grow some brains?"

"Besides, what's there to hesitate about this matter?"

"That is an academy opened by the General who Guards the South, and he even invited great scholars like Cai Yong and Xun Shuang to be the deans and teach. What kind of opportunity is this? How can we miss it?"

"Su'er!"

As she spoke, the old lady looked at Lu Su and said: "Grandmother's meaning is that we must not miss this opportunity;"

"Not only to go and learn, but also to build a relationship with the General who Guards the South, Cai Yong, Xun Shuang, and other great scholars;"

"This will be of great benefit to your future official career and the future of my Lu family!"

"Although my Lu family is a local powerful family, strictly speaking, it is only a small local force. If we want to become a real clan, it is impossible without good relationships!"

"Although, grandmother doesn't know why the General who Guards the South would know you and issue an invitation to you;"

"But he is undoubtedly your noble person. Such an opportunity should not be missed;"

The General who Guards the South wouldn't be unfavorable to a young child from a small, unknown family, right?

They weren't worthy!

"Of course!"

Seeing Lu Su still deep in thought, the old lady's expression relaxed: "The final choice still depends on yourself. What are your thoughts?"

"Grandmother! Father, Mother!"

Hearing this, Lu Su bowed to his three elders: "The child is prepared to accept the invitation and enroll in Jiangling Academy;"

"Grandmother, you are very right. This is an opportunity for me and for our Lu family that cannot be missed;"

"As the most outstanding child of this generation of the Lu family, I should naturally shoulder the heavy burden of bringing glory to our ancestors and leading the family toward prosperity;"

"And this is the best opportunity!"

Although he was only 12 years old, his intelligence and IQ far exceeded his peers, and he could already clearly feel the strict class promotion shackles of this world.

Local powerful families, if they want to break the shackles and become clans, and enter the ranks of generals and ministers, they must meet noble people, meet famous teachers, be diligent enough themselves, and have enough talent.

Hearing this, the old lady's eyes turned slightly sour, and she reached out and touched Lu Su's head with a look of heartache and relief: "Good child! It's been hard on you! Letting you shoulder such a heavy burden from a young age."

Then, she turned to look at her son on the side, her face pulled down, and scolded: "Look at you, and then look at Su'er! Compared to him, you, as a father, are simply a waste, losing face for me;"

"What are you still standing there for? Why don't you go and entertain this messenger properly?"

"Yes!"

Lu's father's face turned black, but the fear of his mother in his heart made him dare not say anything more, and he immediately stood up and greeted the Secret Guard with a smiling face, preparing to greet him to rest.

"No need!"

The Secret Guard waved his hand immediately: "My main trip was to deliver the letter. Since the letter has been delivered, I will take my leave!"

"Afterwards, you can take this token to find the Su clan's Chamber of Commerce in the city, and they will arrange and escort the young master to Jiangling to ensure safety along the way."

"Now, there are many bandits outside. If you travel, it is best to be careful."

"Goodbye!"

After speaking, the Secret Guard handed over a token and left directly.

Although he said so, in the shadows, they would still send people to follow and escort Lu Su to Jiangling.

After all, this was a talent the Lord valued highly and could not afford to lose.

If something really happened and he was killed by some small thieves on the road, their sin would be great.

"Thank you! Thank you!"

Lu's father bowed and thanked him.

Afterwards, they started packing their luggage immediately. On the third day, they contacted the Su clan's Chamber of Commerce in Dongcheng, and under the escort of the guards arranged by the Chamber of Commerce, they took a boat west and headed to Jiangling.

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