The price of a steam engine worth 100,000 attentions is indeed not too expensive.

However, if we want to use this to drive the industrial civilization of the entire Tang Dynasty, it is still just a drop in the bucket.

It seems that a good blacksmith must have strong tools himself. Only when the Tang Dynasty was able to independently produce steam engines could it be the beginning of true industrial civilization.

At this moment, Li Lizhi and her maids were completely stunned by the scene before them.

They looked at the steam engines that appeared out of thin air and the courtyard that was gradually filled up, as if they were in a dream world.

It was unknown how much time had passed before Li Lizhi came back to her senses from her shock.

She walked over to the "little princess", squatted down and looked into his eyes.

With curiosity and admiration glittering in his eyes, he asked softly, "Little Rang-kun, how did you make these steam engines?"

Li Haoze smiled slightly and replied in a baby voice, "Sister, this wasn't conjured up, but earned through my good deeds."

"Even the little Sizi can cultivate merit. As a divine beast, it's natural that it can also gather even greater merit!"

He did not explain in detail the origin of the Value Mall. After all, it was too unbelievable for the people of the Tang Dynasty.

"Merit?!" Li Lizhi was immediately moved after hearing this. She opened her arms and held the little person in front of her tightly in her arms.

"Little Rangjun, you don't have to spend so much! You've been so good to me, and I'll never be able to repay you enough in the future!"

In Li Lizhi's opinion, even though the little beast is a divine beast, the merit of being able to create things out of thin air is still extremely precious to it.

But it was given out without any hesitation just to help her cultivate technology and immortality.

How could she not be moved by this?

Li Haoze was held tightly in Li Lizhi's arms. Feeling her warm embrace and excited heartbeat, a warm current surged in his heart.

He gently hugged Li Lizhi back and comforted her in a childish voice: "Sister, don't say that. This is what I should do."

After hearing what Li Haoze said, Li Lizhi was even more moved.

She gently stroked the "little princess's" hair and said softly, "Little Rangjun, you are always so considerate. I really appreciate you."

Before she finished speaking, a vibrant voice suddenly interrupted: "Sister, I want your hug too!"

Little Chengyang came over with great interest, gazing at the heartwarming interaction between the two with envy on his face.

Li Lizhi and Li Haoze smiled at each other, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and pleasant.

Li Lizhi stretched out her free arm and took Xiao Chengyang into her warm embrace.

She caressed Chengyang's little face lovingly and said softly, "Chengyang, come here quickly, let me hold you."

Xiao Chengyang smiled and hugged Li Lizhi tightly, as if he had found the most solid support.

Then, her eyes were drawn to the steam engines nearby, and she asked curiously, "Sister, what exactly do these steam engines do? They look so impressive!"

Li Lizhi smiled and explained to Chengyang: "Chengyang, these steam engines are really amazing things.

They can harness the power of steam to help us do many tasks.

For example, it can push wheels to rotate, drive machines to operate, and can even be used for weaving, grinding flour, etc."

After hearing this, Xiao Chengyang's eyes widened with amazement. "Wow, really? Then aren't they even more powerful than horses?"

Li Haoze took over the conversation and said with a smug smile: "Haha, that's right!

These steam engines are amazing. They don't need to rest. As long as you give them enough water and coal, they will keep working."

After hearing this, Chengyang became even more excited. She said eagerly, "Can we use these steam engines to make more toys?

I want a wooden horse that moves and a kite that flies!"

Li Lizhi and Li Haoze were both amused by Xiao Chengyang's innocence.

Li Lizhi pinched Xiao Chengyang's cheek lovingly and said, "Okay.

When we have more steam engines in the future, I'll ask Aye to find someone to build you a moving wooden horse and a flying kite, okay?"

"Great! Thank you, sister!" Xiao Chengyang jumped up happily.

At this moment, Li Haoze suddenly remembered something, he looked at Li Lizhi and said seriously: "Sister, although we now have these steam engines.

However, if we want to truly promote the industrial development of Datang, we still need a lot of talents and resources.

We must quickly train a group of people who know how to use and maintain these machines."

"Talent?" Li Lizhi asked with a little confusion.

Obviously, as an ancient person, she knew nothing about the use and maintenance of steam engines.

"That's right, it's talent!" Li Haoze took the initiative to explain, "Although steam engines are powerful, operating and maintaining them requires specialized knowledge and skills.

We need a group of professionals who are proficient in mechanical principles and practical operations to ensure that the steam engine can operate efficiently and safely."

After hearing this, Li Lizhi nodded thoughtfully: "Then how should we cultivate such talents?"

"We can set up a dedicated engineering school," Li Haoze suggested. "As for the teaching materials, we'll have to ask the little princess to repeat and copy them down here."

At the beginning, when Li Haoze asked the little princess to copy information here, he asked her to memorize it.

But then one day, he suddenly realized that the little princess here could directly see what was happening around him.

This also means that the little princess does not have to memorize the book, she just needs to turn on the computer and set it to automatic reading.

The little princess in the Tang Dynasty could "see" the information and recite it aloud.

Then he asked Wu Shuner to copy it down.

We can repeat and copy down the rich knowledge of steam engines and various basic disciplines accumulated in modern times.

By then, these precious materials will become teaching materials of Datang Institute of Technology and serve as reference for countless students.

Thinking of this, Li Haoze added, "Sister, after the Engineering College is established, we can also set up a scholarship system to encourage students with outstanding performance."

"At the same time, we can also cooperate with craftsmen and scholars from all over the country to jointly develop and improve steam engine technology and promote the industrial development of the Tang Dynasty."

After hearing this, Li Lizhi's eyes sparkled with excitement: "Xiao Rangjun, your idea is really great!

I will report this to my father and ask for his support in establishing an engineering college."

After she finished speaking, she turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by Li Haoze: "Sister, wait!"

Li Lizhi turned around in confusion: "Xiaorangjun, is there anything else?"

Li Haoze took out a small object from his pocket and handed it to Li Lizhi: "Sister, this is a gift I prepared for you. See if you like it."

Li Lizhi took it and looked at it, and found that it was a little object of exquisite craftsmanship.

One side of this small object is made of fine steel, smooth as a mirror, gleaming with a cold metallic luster;

The other side is inlaid with a dazzling gem, shining like the brightest star in the night sky.