Daqin: Assist Zulong at the beginning and become a public enemy

Chapter 40 Innovation of the Times
Chapter 40 Innovation of the Times
Everything is on the right track. Under the operation of hundreds of people, the paper mill produces more than tens of thousands of sheets of paper every day.

The technology of papermaking is gradually becoming more and more sophisticated, and the smoothness of paper is also constantly improving.

With enough paper, Zhao Gang began printing work.

Although he was injured, he could not stop his desire to make money.

With Wang Li's help, Zhao Gang recruited more than a dozen craftsmen who were good at carving characters from Xianyang.

Informing them of the essence of engraving and printing, the plan to print books was officially launched.

It started slowly, but as they became proficient, these craftsmen became faster and faster.

The fastest it takes for a book to be printed is three days. Zhao Gang is extremely worried because the speed is too slow.

At first he felt that it was difficult to implement movable type printing immediately, but with practice he found that he still had a big mistake in his understanding.

Because craftsmen are a group that is good at summarizing.

They noticed the shortcomings at work, but they couldn't think of a better solution.

Zhao Gang solved this problem for them.

And Wang Li also made a good suggestion at this time.

Instead of being greedy but not rotten, separate them into categories.It is better to print a kind of book specially.

The two hit it off immediately, and with the promotion of Legalist thought in the Qin Dynasty as the core, they printed Qin laws on a large scale and sold them to the emperor, thereby opening up business channels.

Inside Zhangtai Palace.

Ying Zheng held the first paper Qin Rules in the Qin Dynasty in his hand. His hands trembled a little while touching this exquisite book.

Beside him, there are four or five Qin laws.

Each volume is bound with thread.There are two large gilded characters on the black cover: Qin Lv.The handwriting in each book is exactly the same.

At this moment, he was extremely excited.

Before, he just heard that he hadn't seen the real thing after all, but now that he can see the real face, he knows what magic is.

Ying Zheng held Qin Lu in his hand for a long time and refused to put it down, his eyes flashing with light.

Thinking about what Zhao Gang said in person.

What would happen if every household in the world had a copy of the Qin Law?
Everyone understands the law, everyone knows the law, everyone abides by the law, and the world will naturally be stable.

No wonder Zhao Gang didn't take all the schools of thought to heart at the beginning.

Because relying on this kind of book alone can completely strangle the throats of all schools of thought.

Paper and bamboo slips are two completely different worlds.

The words on a bamboo slip may only take up half a sheet of paper.In the end, scholars all over the world will choose paper that is convenient and easy to use.

If those hundreds of schools of thought recorded on bamboo slips were unwilling to obey the Qin Dynasty, they would not get a blank slate. The spread of classics would naturally be slower than others, and they would eventually die out.

Those who follow me prosper and those who oppose me perish, this is the truth.

Just as Yingzheng was fantasizing, the servant outside the door walked in.

"Your Majesty, the two prime ministers, the imperial censor, the state lieutenant, and the court lieutenants would like to see you."

Ying Zheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he said quickly: "Quickly tell them to come in quickly."

"According to the order."

Not long after, Li Si, Feng Quji, Feng Jie, Dun Ruo and Wei Liao walked in.

Before they could speak, Ying Zheng pointed to Qin Lu on the table and asked with a smile: "Nothing to do yet, everyone, take a look at this first."

Several people were a little confused. According to Ying Zheng's request, they each took a copy of Qin Code.

Before opening it, several people were stunned.

"Your Majesty, is this the book that Keqing Zhao mentioned?" Li Si asked first.

Ying Zheng pretended to be inscrutable and nodded.

"Open it and read it, and tell us your thoughts after reading it."

Several people present looked through it with curiosity.

As they looked around, only their exclamations could be heard in the palace.

After a stick of incense passed, Ying Zhengcai asked with a smile on his face, "How is it?"

"The most important weapon of the country!"

"It's amazing. After living for decades, I just realized that books can be so light. With such books, I'm afraid I'm not in the mood to look at those heavy bamboo slips at home."

"What the prime minister said is true, with this thing, who would want to look at the bamboo slips!"

Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction, that's what he wanted.

Those present were all important officials of the empire and knowledgeable people.Although their studies are different, they all understand the importance of knowledge.

Even they are so obsessed with it, how can those ordinary people resist the temptation.

"This book was sold to me by Zhao Gang. This nasty boy knows how to make money from me all day long. Damn it, hate it!"

Seeing this, Li Si asked in a low voice: "May I ask Your Majesty, how much is this book worth?"

"One piece of gold!"

"Hiss..." Everyone gasped.

They don't think it's expensive, but they think it's too cheap.

The Qin laws were revised by Li Si himself, and a whole set of Qin laws would need several bullock carts to carry them away.The money for bamboo slips and labor is more than a hundred gold.

Now Zhao Gang's book is not only light and clear, but also worth only one percent of the bamboo slips.

It's so cheap that it feels like a dream.

"Your Majesty, in this case, we should purchase it vigorously and spread it throughout the world."

"It's natural, but that's not the only thing I've considered."

The production of paper was in the hands of Zhao Gang. Although Ying Zheng lost some money, he was not worried. After all, Zhao Gang might be his son, so there was no harm in his family making money.

What he is worried about is what kind of impact it will have once it is spread.

If someone imitates it, the opportunity of Great Qin Dominance will be missed in vain.

This thing must not be spread before it is completely sure.

"Your Majesty's concerns are known to me. It is actually not difficult. You only need to inform Zhao Keqing that the printed books must be approved by the court and must be supplied to the court for use. Without approval, they will never be circulated." Wei Liao offered advice.

Ying Zheng nodded immediately after hearing the words: "That's right. Send an order to Wang Ben to dispatch five hundred soldiers to guard the two streams day and night. There must be no slack in the slightest. No one is allowed to approach without a warrant from Zhen or Zhao Gang."

"As ordered!"

After arranging everything, Ying Zheng's restless heart finally relaxed. He touched Qin Lv in his hand, as if he had seen in his eyes the future of Da Qin leading the literary world alone.

(End of this chapter)