After listening to Yang Fan's words, His Majesty Li Er murmured to himself: "Aren't the people from these aristocratic families too self-righteous?"

Yang Fan did not reply, but Fang Xuanling seemed to have figured out the key to all the problems and explained:

"Your Majesty, this is actually easy to understand. Papermaking, printing and various school supplies were all produced and sold by the family in the past. These are the areas in which they are extremely good at."

"In the field that a person is good at, there is always an indelible confidence. These aristocratic families will never believe that our rain manufacturing technology can surpass them, and surpass them by so much all at once."

"If we calculate based on their previous manufacturing costs, our current selling price must be a loss-making transaction."

After hearing Fang Xuanling's explanation, His Majesty Li Er finally came to his senses.

No wonder the aristocratic family worked so hard to mobilize people to buy these books.

The fact should be that as Yang Fan said, these aristocratic families misjudged the situation.

Of course, this is not because these aristocratic families are too stupid, it can only be said that these aristocratic families are used to being aloof and are too conceited!

Throughout the ages, aristocratic families have been the inheritors and controllers of knowledge. Various crafts related to reading and the most advanced technologies are in the hands of aristocratic families.

Of course they would not believe that anyone could reduce the cost of papermaking and printing by nearly one percent.

If he had not seen it with his own eyes, His Majesty Li Er would not believe such a ridiculous thing.

I think when Yang Fan told her, His Majesty Li Er didn't believe it and even lost a daughter to Yang Fan to "marry" Princess Gaoyang.

It seems that these aristocratic families will also fall into Yang Fan's hands.

However, His Majesty Li Er was happy to see it this time.

It can only be said that Yang Fan is too evil.

Who would have thought that this kid Yang Fan could do so much, he would be able to reach heaven!

After thinking about this, His Majesty Li Er was completely relieved.

If this is true, they really have to pretend again and let those aristocratic families continue to rush to buy all kinds of school supplies.

Not only is this not a bad thing, but it is a good opportunity to weaken the family.

Unexpectedly, Yang Fan grinned, showing his big white teeth, and said: "Actually, I think we can use some small tricks to make these families believe in it, and even lose all their money."

After saying that, Yang Fan smiled happily, but Fang Xuanling felt his hair standing on end.

Because every time I see Yang Fan’s smile, someone is going to be in trouble!

Obviously, the unlucky target this time is a noble family.

His Majesty Li Er disapproved of Yang Fan's slightly sinister smile, and even liked it quite a bit.

Who makes him the most eager to see the decline of the family...

Seeing His Majesty Li Er's eager expression, Fang Xuanling hurriedly asked: "My dear nephew, just tell us how we can cooperate."

Yang Fan smiled and said: "We must do a few things well, but we still need everyone's full cooperation."

His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said proudly: "You just need to come in. If it can be solved, we will solve it for you on the spot. If it can't be solved, we will find a way to help you solve it."

Yang Fan narrowed his eyes and said loudly:

"Your Majesty can post the imperial list and say that the imperial court has mastered advanced papermaking and printing technology. The cost of books is very low. People who are not in a hurry to take the imperial examination should not rush to buy books. In the future, if conditions permit, the imperial court will lower the price again. Don't blindly buy books.

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"At the same time, the gentry and merchants in Chang'an City were asked to raise funds, saying that it was to make all school-age children in the Tang Dynasty literate, and the money was used to open schools in various states..."

"As long as you do what you just said and these points, what do you think the family will think?"

His Majesty Li Er clapped his hands and chuckled: "Let's put it this way, these aristocratic families will definitely think that the imperial court is bluffing. They will only think that the imperial court is out of money, and instead they will intensify their efforts to buy books and school supplies."

Fang Xuanling took it seriously, stroked his beard and nodded:

"Your Majesty is right, the aristocratic family will definitely fall into trouble, but this is exactly the trap set by Marquis Zhongyi!"

"Well, luckily we are friends on the same front. If we were enemies, I can't imagine the consequences. This plan is too insidious!"

His Majesty Li Er also nodded in agreement: "Although your boy is not very good at doing business, his crooked ways are not humorous at all. He is simply bad, but I like it..."

The words of the two people made Yang Fan extremely depressed. Is this a compliment or a detriment?

His Majesty Li Er works very efficiently!

Early the next morning, it was announced that the imperial court had mastered the new printing technology, and at the same time warned the people not to rush to buy imperial examination books.

Fang Xuanling even suggested that everyone donate money and materials to build schools in various places so that school-age children can learn literacy.

This operation seems to be a deception.

Yang Fan, on his side, asked the Information Department to explain why he wanted to reduce the sale of imperial examination books. The reason was of course high-sounding.

These measures taken by the imperial court gave rise to different interpretations from all walks of life.

The people who really wanted to study were overjoyed and rushed to tell each other.

Some nobles and noble families who remained neutral were confused.

But inside the Cui Mansion, it was very lively at this time. The children of various aristocratic families were drinking and having fun, and the tense atmosphere of the previous two gatherings was completely gone.

Cui Yonghui put down his wine glass and said with a smug smile: "His Majesty Li Er seems to have reached the end of his rope. He actually wants to use a deception method to ask everyone to raise funds to protect the high cost of printing books. Unfortunately, he takes it for granted."

"According to internal information, Li Er is so anxious now that he secretly started borrowing money from the ministers' mansions in order to fool us. How can it be so easy?"

Zheng Kai's face was already red at this time, and he echoed: "Brother Cui Yong is right. Li Er is so pretentious, which further confirms our guess and shows that what we did is right."

"The imperial court's finances are obviously almost unsustainable. There is still a long way to go to fight us. Please work harder!"

Cui Yonghui turned to Lu Shanchen and said: "Brother Lu, when the national treasury cannot support it, the imperial examination books will still have to be printed."

"His Majesty Li Er will definitely be asking for help from the Lu family. Has Brother Lu figured out what to do?"

These aristocratic families unite mainly to regain control of their voice.

In Cui Yonghui's view, the overall situation has been decided and victory is in sight.

Lu Shanchen took a sip of wine and said happily: "After our Lu family takes over, we will still follow the old routine. As long as students who have good relations with our family, the price will be restored to the original price, and the price of other mud legs will be doubled. This still requires everyone's support."

Cooperate!"

After he finished speaking, the other people couldn't help but echoed in agreement.

After a while, Wang Lun said with a gloomy face: "Everyone, we must not take it lightly this time, especially Marquis Zhongyi, that boy cannot be underestimated."

"However, as long as we work together and bring down the imperial treasury, Li Er will have to compromise with us. Even a small minister of the Ministry of Rites can't do anything about it."

Zheng Kai nodded and said: "Yes, we have to work harder and continue to send more manpower to purchase various school supplies in large quantities. Let's see how long Li Er can sustain it!"
Chapter completed!