Hearing this number, not only Li Mo but also the wine god Zhang Xu next to him couldn't hold back.
He was there when Gongshu auditioned for terrain.
According to his plan, even if this pass cannot be called the first pass of the Tang Dynasty, it will not be far behind.
"Sir, I have already explored the topography of Ruyang. Building at the mountain pass can save a lot of manpower. Of course, we will only build the pass watchtower in January. As for the governor's mansion, private residences, etc. within the pass, you still need to make other decisions.
"
Gong Shuhai nodded again, indicating that there was no problem.
"So that's what it is, Mr. Youlao!"
Li Mo felt happy.
The place to build the pass is at the west entrance of Ruyang, where Qin Fang and his 300 soldiers can help. After recruiting 700 more young men, they can have a thousand laborers.
As long as the pass is repaired, Qin will be in charge of the general's mansion and other residential areas.
"You don't have to be like this, adults."
"By the way, it's already noon. The two gentlemen should not have eaten yet. The kitchen has prepared meals. How about we chat while we eat?"
"That's fine!"
........
The people of the world are in a panic, and they all have a few taels of broken silver.
As night falls, some people are happy because they have made money, while others are sad because of the money.
Dongdu, Luoyang, Xuanhezhuang,
Li Juan, the third king of the Li family, seemed to have lost his soul after hearing the report from the retainer. He sat on the chair and did not speak for a long time until the retainer reminded him again and again.
He just came back to his senses.
"How could Li Mo have white linen paper? The entire white linen paper business in Dongdu has been controlled by Xuanyang Paper Factory. How could he provide the manuscript as scheduled..."
Li Juan still couldn't understand the doubts in his heart.
It is said that in order to protect their business, they sent people to follow Ruyang, and it was not until just now that the specific news about Ruyang was passed back.
According to the news, Li Mo did not care about cleaning up the three untouchable things in Ruyang. In Li Juan's view, it is not natural for a big tree like Yi Bo Lou to deal with the bullies in the remote county?
There is a problem only if it cannot be solved,
He only cares about whether the copies of Yibolou can be supplied as scheduled.
As a result...the news made him extremely disappointed. Yibo Building not only satisfied merchants but also provided long-term supply.
How can you think of this?
"Your Majesty, my subordinates speculate that... this Li Mo must have acquired a secret technique!"
Frowning, the counselor bowed.
"Secret technique?"
Li Juan paused.
"Your Majesty, Yi Bo Lou can supply nearly tens of thousands of manuscripts with neat handwriting every day, which is impossible for ordinary bookstores to do! Even the big bookstores in the Western Capital still employ copyists, and the limit of two to three hundred manuscripts a day is reached.
In addition, now that he can make white linen paper by himself, it is very likely that Li Mo has acquired the secret skill."
The counselor began to analyze in a clear-headed manner.
But no matter how he analyzed it, it was a fact that the Li family had hoarded a large amount of white linen paper and smashed it into their hands.
"Then...what should we do now?"
The more he listened, the deeper Li Juan's heart sank.
It would be okay if the opponent was an ordinary force. He could get this secret skill by using any means and make money for himself, but the opponent happened to be Yi Bo Lou.
Not to mention that he couldn't afford to offend even the five kings of the Li family combined.
"Your Majesty, there is only one way left for us to plan for now."
"How to say it?"
"When the owner of Xue Building of Yibo Building comes back, go and beg him to let us accept our Xuanyang Paper Factory again. And we don't want to supply paper to Yibo Building for a long time, as long as we can use up the white linen paper we have hoarded.
"
The counselor sighed.
People have to bow their heads under the eaves. They still think of Yibo Tower too simply.
How long ago did you think that Yi Bo Lou would come to their door to beg them?
Not only is it the other way around now, but whether it can be successful is another matter.
"When will Xue Song return?"
Standing up, Li Juan sighed.
"According to the news from the Western Capital, Xue Song has arrived in Chang'an and will go to the palace to confront Xu Ning and Shen Jin tomorrow morning. There will be no problem... He should be able to return to Luoyang in five days, but... ..something went wrong…”
The counselor bowed slightly.
"Is there any other way besides Xue Song?"
For a long time, Li Juan smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Everyone thought that there would be no problem for Xue Song to enter Beijing this time, but who could predict what would happen next.
Yibo Tower cripples the Tianyin Sect. As the mastermind behind the Tianyin Sect, will Left Prime Minister Yang Guozhong watch helplessly as the people of Yibo Tower return safely?
Not necessarily!
"There is another way...that...that..."
The counselor hesitated.
"But there's no harm in talking!"
"Then we can only submit and take Li Chen to the door to apologize and beg Li Mo."
"What? Please Li Mo? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
Upon hearing this, Li Juan was furious.
The last person he wants to beg for right now is Li Mo, a young man who relies on Yibo Lou to do things but doesn't give the Li family face. Why should he, his uncle, come to ask for help with soft words?
........
Ruyang, county government,
Li Mo didn't know the Li family's plan. At this time, he was planning something with Wang Changling and others.
"Sir, have you asked?"
Li Mo picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then Li Mo said.
"Then Ke Yizhi said that this escort team may pass through Longxi County. There are ninth-level masters in the accompanying team, and he doesn't know anything else."
Wang Changling frowned and shook his head.
He went outside the city earlier today, and has been interrogating Ke Yi and the counselor since then. Although Yibo Tower has gained a lot this time, the 10,000 sets of sophisticated armors are still a big piece of fat.
Not to mention that you can't buy it with money at all, even if you can buy it, it will start at least one million taels.
It's a pity to lose it in vain.
"He really doesn't know?"
Li Mo frowned.
"Lord, he really doesn't know! In order to ensure the secrecy of things, even Ke Yi and Tubo have a single line of communication, and they change people time and time again, especially this time... He just takes care of things in Ruyang, specifically. I don’t know the detailed itinerary, it’s just to prevent Ke Yihui from leaking secrets.”
Wang Changling said again.
I thought that the relationship between Ke Yi and Tubo would be very close, but it turned out to be just the opposite.
On the contrary, Tubo simplified the process to the extreme. Although there were loopholes, the benefits were huge. No matter which link went wrong, it would not affect the overall situation.
As for whether what Ke Yi said is true?
Wang Changling was very sure.
Ke Yi was very tough-talking at first, but as a late-level eighth-level master, there were dozens of ways to get him to tell the truth.
"What should I do?"
Li Mo touched his chin.
In any case, he is sure to eat these 10,000 Tubo armors and swords.
"My lord, maybe we should wait for work and wait until things become clear before we make a decision."
After thinking for a moment, Wang Changling said.
"Waiting for work? Sit back and wait for the rabbit?"
Hearing this, Li Mo gradually understood Wang Changling's thoughts.
Ke Yi had no way to get in touch with the superiors, but as long as there were no problems, the equipment would return to Ruyang sooner or later.
If something goes wrong, it will definitely cause uproar in the world. At that time, even if Yibo Tower tries to rob it, it will still have a target.