Chapter 198: Uncultured, Can't Even Insult Properly

As for what Chen Yan wants to convey, it is naturally the movable type printing that only appeared in the Song Dynasty.

At present, during the Zhen Guan era only seals and rubbing techniques exist; even Woodblock Printing hasn't appeared yet, and all books on the market rely entirely on manual copying.

The emergence of movable type printing would constitute a dimensionality‑reduction strike against the hand‑copied books of this era.

The changes it brings cannot be explained in just a sentence or two.

Moreover, Chen Yan also has a way to solve the paper problem.

When he first time‑traveled, many things were completely unfamiliar to him; for example, the restroom required stepping on wooden splinters to scrape.

It's still the standard one!

Who could endure that horse‑step?

Precisely because of that, Chen Yan, a medical student, was forced to study papermaking for a long time.

Fortunately, in his previous life Chen Yan loved watching short videos; although many details were not deeply understood, he at least remembered the general idea.

This is also why Gao Yang was surprised that the restroom in Weinan Bo Fu used paper.

The cost, however, is slightly lower than the paper currently used in the Tang Dynasty, but not by much.

In summary, it incorporates the refined pulp‑making of the Song Dynasty, combining on the Tang foundation of hemp, bark, vine, bamboo and other plant fibers with additional hemp, cotton, mulberry bark and other fibers.

The quality is considerably better than Tang paper—much softer—and with slight refinement, it is perfectly suitable for book production.

"......."

Du Gou, after the initial excitement, calmed down and analyzed: "This matter is of great significance; its meaning is truly crucial, the value and benefits it brings are incalculable, and this method would deliver an unparalleled impact on the aristocratic families."

"Zi Anxiong, perhaps we should put the book‑selling business on hold for now, to avoid provoking the aristocratic families into frenzy."

"What do you think?"

"What?" Chen Yan glared, "Should I avoid his sharpness?"

"Don't forget, Weinan County is my territory; even if the aristocratic families are powerful, what does it matter?"

"Take life and death lightly; if you disagree, then act."

"How dare you block my profit; let the aristocratic families turn him into a historian!"

Du Gou: "......"

Li Chengqian: "......."

Gao Yang looked at Chen Yan with satisfaction.

No wonder you're my man, truly damn right for my appetite.

That line about taking life and death lightly, and acting if not convinced, really struck a chord with her.

"...... Du brother, no need to worry." Li Chengqian said in a deep voice: "If this matter is hidden and kept secret, worrying about this and that is useless."

"Haven't you noticed? The court's situation is getting increasingly tense; the aristocratic families are powerful, and the Father Emperor has long been displeased with them; sooner or later they will clash with the aristocratic families."

"Zi Anxiong, this printing technique is merely a catalyst; it merely brings future events forward, but the outcome remains the same."

"Moreover, if we keep this printing technique hidden and unused, what meaning does it have for Zi Anxiong to bring it out?"

"I actually think Zi Anxiong is quite right; if you're not convinced, then have a go at the aristocratic families."

Du Gou twitched the corner of his mouth: "You're the Crown Prince; of course you're not afraid."

But Chen Yan is merely a modest County Magistrate; if the aristocratic families truly go mad, you might hold up, but can Chen Yan hold up?

After all, the printing technique can shake the very foundation of the aristocratic families; it's hard to imagine what would happen if they went mad.

But Du Gou hesitated for a moment, and in the end said nothing.

Given his understanding of Chen Yan, he could not possibly be unaware of the consequences of unveiling the printing technique.

Nevertheless, even so, Chen Yan still chose to bring it out, and even uttered the words about taking life and death lightly, and acting if not convinced.

He must have been confident in facing the aristocratic families.

"......"

Then Chen Yan and Li Chengqian discussed the printing technique in detail, asking him to go back and inform Li Shimin, and to send more books his way.

They also talked about the current development direction of Weinan County and what they have been doing these days.

Li Chengqian listened with amazement, offered no comment, and simply said he would fully support him.

Then the fellow hurried away with the Crown Princess.

What surprised Li Chengqian and Gao Yang was that Li Lizhi also left with them, not staying behind.

Crown Princess Su was somewhat unable to understand Li Lizhi's motives.

In her view, Li Lizhi went to such lengths, even sending people to keep tabs on Li Chengqian, and when they were about to leave, she requested to join.

Upon arriving at Weinan County, seeing the person she had been longing for, she felt she had to say a few more words, right?

She didn't expect Li Lizhi to leave them without any lingering attachment.

In this regard, Li Chengqian and his wife were very puzzled, but they respected Li Lizhi's decision.

Very quickly, the three went downstairs, and after a short while their figures vanished completely.

Gao Yang, seeing Chen Yan staring fixedly at the direction they left, sneered, "What? Can't let go?"

"Do you want me to call her back, then leave with Du Gou and Sizi, giving you a private meeting spot?"

Du Gou: "......"

"Ahem, um… I have other matters, I'll leave first."

"Your Highnesses, the two Princesses, Zi Anxiong, I bid farewell."

Having said that, he didn't wait for Gao Yang's reaction, and immediately stood up and hurried away.

Du Gou didn't want to get involved in Chen Yan's affairs, lest he be implicated.

Chen Yan turned to Gao Yang, his interest waning: "What's the point of saying anything now? They've already left."

"Next time, have a bit more foresight and just leave with Sizi on your own."

Gao Yang:?

"Alright, Chen Yan!"

"How about I just go back to my own Princess' residence and live there, giving her our whole bed, and later she can become your wife, the lady of the County Magistrate's residence, what do you think?"

He laughed in anger.

I've seen shameless people, but never anyone this shameless.

He says nothing about human matters, and he does nothing about worldly affairs either.

Gao Yang really doesn't understand how Chen Yan could speak so confidently and boldly about such a thing.

Is he still a human being?

"That's not to that extent." Chen Yan lifted Xiao Sizi, placed him on his lap, while tidying the little one's hair that Gao Yang had messed up, and said, "You only need to give half of the lady's position to Lizhi."

"I don't ask for more; after all, you truly wanted to bear a child for me before, so it would be too pitiful for you to live alone in the Princess' residence."

"Moreover, if your Father Emperor finds out, the Death-exemption Gold Medal might not work."

Gao Yang:......

In other words, if Li Shimin's factor weren't present, does he really want me to live in the Princess' residence?

Gao Yang took a deep breath and roared, "Chen Yan!! Are you still a human being?"

"I'm at least your officially married wife; do you really speak like that?"

"You still want me to live in the Princess' residence, to free up a spot for Li Lizhi, you bastard, dreaming!"

"I, even if I die, will not grant that shameless scoundrel's wish."

"Oh dear, oh dear, I get it, I get it." Chen Yan cleaned his ear, pursed his lips, "Every day it's either a bastard or a scoundrel."

"If you want a stronger term, it's turtle‑bastard, an utterly shameless scoundrel."

"Can't you be a bit more original?"

Chen Yan gently pinched Xiao Sizi's nose and said meaningfully, "Good Sizi, you must study hard from now on, enrich your brain, otherwise you'll end up like your older sister, who can't even insult a person; I'm too lazy to mention her."

"Did you remember that?"

Xiao Sizi recalled Gao Yang's usual insults, tapped his little head heavily, "Big brother, I remember~"

"From now on I'll definitely study well."

"Otherwise, it'll be like older sister, spouting eggs all the time~"

Gao Yang:......