Drive to the Tang Dynasty, where supplies are refreshed daily!

Because of the cartoons, the children didn't want to go outside; they just wanted to sit on the kang (a heated brick bed) and watch the cartoons.

I can't get enough of it!
Although Sun Simiao was also interested, he did not forget his own business.

Zhang Erya and Zhang Jinhe also have things to do.

Li Lizhi and Xiao Ran went to check if the sweet potatoes had been damaged by the cold.

These are the things to prepare for the next steps.

A couple of days later, the coal mines, glassmaking, and printing presses will also begin operation.

Li Lizhi also told Xiao Ran about the sales of the glassware.

Another huge sum of money.

This kind of thing is just too profitable.

"So much money!" Xiao Ran was also surprised.

“Knowing that the young master is not short of money, this money will be temporarily kept in Chang’an City, and the young master can take it back whenever he needs it,” Li Lizhi said.

"No need, not for now. Could you please keep it safe for me, Fifth Sister?" The Kaiyuan Tongbao coins take up too much space.

After bringing it back, Xiao Ran still needs to prepare a room to store the money.

Li Lizhi is absolutely trustworthy to Xiao Ran; she will not give him less than he deserves, and his safety is guaranteed.

In Chang'an, no one dared to covet Li Lizhi's money.

"Okay!" For Li Lizhi, it was just a matter of saying one word.

Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi strolled over to the printing workshop and found Wang Shen leading a few people in a busy operation.

Xiao Ran was taken aback. "Uncle, why are you here so early?"

"Young master, Fifth Sister, we just had some free time, so we came to take a look and make some preparations in advance."

Wang Shen took this matter very seriously.

“The villagers rely on farming. A bushel of millet only sells for three coins. In case of drought or flood, they can’t even fill their stomachs. If a child wants to study, they can’t even get a handwritten copy of the ‘Thousand Character Classic’.”

Wang Shen's voice deepened, tinged with a touch of nostalgia for the past, "But ever since you brought the printing press, things have changed!"

“The men in the village work in the workshop carving and printing books, and they can earn a stable monthly wage, which is ten times better than farming.”

"The women in the family can help cut paper and fold books, and they can also earn some extra money to supplement the family income. Even people from the two neighboring villages come here to find work."

“Life has truly improved, and as the village head, I’ve seen it all and am more eager than anyone else to get this done.”

Looking into the light in his eyes, Xiao Ran suddenly understood: what Wang Shen cared about was never the craft of "printing," but the stable life that the villagers could live behind the craft, and the hope that Kaolao Village could transform from a poor and remote place into a village with a promising future and dignity.

This dedication is not only the responsibility of the village head, but also a farmer's most genuine hope for a better life.

Xiao Ran knows less than Wang Shen and Li Tai, so there's no need to give him experience.

Xiao Ran knew very well that compared to Wang Shen, he was a complete novice.

He has some self-awareness and doesn't give orders blindly.

When Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi strolled to the coal mine, they found that there were other people there as well.

Zhang Jialin led a few people to inspect the situation, also in preparation for future work.

The coal mine doesn't just belong to Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi; everyone in Kaolao Village has a share, and everyone is very concerned about it.

Xiao Ran wouldn't offer words of encouragement, much less make empty promises.

The villagers worked very hard; not only Xiao Ran, but also Li Lizhi and Li Shimin knew this.

Making empty promises is meaningless; distributing real money is far more tangible.

Li Tai and Li Ke also brought Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao to Xiao Ran's house.

The group brought a large amount of stuff.

I'm sorry for eating and staying for free.

Xiao Ran didn't mind that the workers weren't paid.

Given their status, they are not short of money, so they wouldn't be surprised if they were given money.

Xiao Ran could only give other things.

Zhang Dalang, Zhang Jinhe, and a few others helped move things; the previously prepared storeroom was now completely full.

"Sanlang, Silang, Lao Mo, Huaidao." Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi also strolled back.

"Young master, Fifth Sister," Li Tai said with a smile, "I'm not used to the food at home, so I wanted to come over as soon as possible!"

"Hahaha! Me too!" Li Ke also couldn't get used to the imperial cuisine of the Imperial Kitchen, and preferred the food at Xiao Ran's house.

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao also liked Xiao Ran's place. It was more comfortable than home in every way.

Accompanying them were Li Wu and Cheng Tiehuan, who were responsible for protecting the others.

"Okay, okay, it's good that you came early, it'll be more lively." Xiao Ran helped carry things. "Don't bring so much stuff next time, there's not enough room at home."

Xiao Ran had said it many times, and the group verbally agreed, always bringing a lot of things.

They're all people who value things; they'd feel bad if they brought too little.

The group didn't come here for the wages; they came to learn. Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao wanted to get closer to Li Tai and Li Ke, and also to have contact with Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun.

For Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao, this was an opportunity.

Making your presence felt in front of Li Shimin would definitely be effective.

After putting his things away, Li Tai strolled into the workshop.

Zhang Dalang, Li Ke, Cheng Chumo, and the others also went to check on the stove.

The technology for making glass is much better now than before, but it still doesn't meet the requirements.

If the goal is to make money, you can expand the scale and burn more money.

But it's obvious that it wasn't for making money.

Li Kecheng and the others weren't after money.

They hadn't forgotten that their target was a telescope.

Although the family returned, the house became lively again.

"This is quite interesting!" Cheng Chumo was also watching with great interest.

Qin Huaiyu, who was next to her, was in a similar situation.

"If I had known there was such a good thing, I shouldn't have gone back." Li Ke stared intently at the screen.

"Mmm, mmm~ It looks good~" the little princess exclaimed enthusiastically.

Li Tai, who had just returned from his stroll, also joined the group watching cartoons.

Zhang Jinnian had also tasted the sweetness of success and had no desire to go home.

After dinner, Zhang Jinhe finally managed to take her home.

When they got home, Qin saw that her beloved son was looking sullen, so she quickly asked, "What's wrong, Dalang?"

"I want to watch cartoons!" Zhang Jinnian said.

"It's so late, you've been watching all day!" Zhang Jinhe said irritably.

"That's enough!" Zhang Huaicai said.

“Grandpa, why don’t you let Dalang stay here instead of going to Chang’an? It’s fine for him to go to school in the village,” Zhang Jinhe suggested.

"You'll only have a bright future if you go to Chang'an." Qin Shi definitely didn't want her son to stay in the village.

"What do you know?" Zhang Huaicai said, "You really expect Dalang to pass the imperial examination?"

"There are important people in the village. Young Master Xiao Ran, and the Fifth and Sixth Sisters are all extraordinary people. Compared to going to Chang'an to study, it's clearly better for them to stay."

Zhang Huaicai said, "Eldest son, stay here and live with Grandpa!"

"That's fine too!" Zhang Mingde agreed.

Anyone who isn't mentally challenged can see that Li Lizhi and Li Tai are no ordinary people.

The main reason is that I still have a connection with Xiao Ran, so I can barely get a word in edgewise.

"Great!" Zhang Jinnian was delighted. "Can I go to school with Sizi and the others?"

Zhang Mingde nodded lovingly, "Yes!"

"Okay, then I won't go!" Zhang Jinnian felt that staying was fine too.

The main problem is that Zhang Jinnian's academic performance is indeed not very good.

Everyone knows that Xiao Ran is a benefactor, and since Zhang Jinhe's family is close to Xiao Ran's, no one else objects.

“If business in Chang’an is not good, come back!” Zhang Mingde felt that there was a better future in the village.

"It's a pity about the printing workshop; I don't know if there will be another chance like this." Zhang Huaicai was not confused.

“This is indeed a good job, but we can’t take it. Let’s see if there are any other options later,” Zhang Mingde said.

Zhang Jinhe has influence, so finding something for Zhang Huaicai wouldn't be difficult.

"Okay, then I'll go to Chang'an first, and come back when the opportunity arises." (End of Chapter)