I will never be Renzong

Chapter 56
"Guanjia! How about this kind of paper like yours? I have added a lot of materials. This kind of paper is better than the ones on the market in terms of hardness and smoothness. It is perfect for writing!"

In a paper-making workshop in Kaifeng, Zhao Zhen was holding his nose and watching the workers making paper, while Bi Sheng was holding a piece of smooth white paper as if offering a treasure, and was constantly praising Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen took it, touched it with his hand, then frowned and said: "The paper is the best paper, but it is not what I want!"

Bi Sheng was stunned for a moment. This paper was the result of his painstaking research for a month or two. He didn't realize that he didn't meet the requirements of the government. , Play your own woodblock printing to go.

Zhao Zhen really couldn't stand the pungent smell of the papermaking workshop, so he hurried outside to breathe in the fresh air outside.

After his breathing became smoother, Zhao Zhen asked slowly: "Bi Qing, didn't the workers create that kind of soft paper during the papermaking process?"

"Officials! Yes, there are! But they are all defective products. They are too soft and will break when touched. Naturally, they can't be used for writing?"

Papermaking is not always smooth. Sometimes the materials are placed unevenly, resulting in some defective products. In order to make better paper, Bi Sheng has tried various materials, so the defective products produced There are also all kinds of things, and there are all kinds of things.

"Are these defective products still there? Can you show me, Qing?"

Zhao Zhen didn't expect that there really was one, and it seemed that it was worthwhile for him to sneak to the papermaking workshop without telling Liu E.

"Officials wait a moment! I'll get it now!"

Bi Sheng bowed hurriedly, and then ran towards the papermaking workshop without hesitation. He didn't know how he could stand the unpleasant smell.

After a while, Bi Sheng came out with several different pieces of paper in his hand.

"Look at the officials! This one is the softest one, and it was created by the minister unintentionally."

Bi Sheng hastily passed one to Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen took it and touched it with his hand. It was soft, but it was too rough. If this thing was used to wipe his butt, it would be a crime to lose weight.

"Is this the only one?"

Zhao Zhen frowned and asked.

"Guan family! There is also this kind!"

With that said, Bi Sheng handed over another piece of paper.

Zhao Zhen took it and took a look. It was not too rough and the softness was okay, but it was too brittle and broke when touched. This reminded Zhao Zhen of the copycat version he bought for two yuan at the two yuan supermarket in his previous life. The two yuan for ten packs is much cheaper than the [-] cents for a pack in the supermarket. But when I really need it, I find that one pack can only be used as one sheet. If it is used one by one, then it is really The best thing is to use your fingers, which is exactly what I said, cheap goods are not good.

"The softness and smoothness are suitable, but the toughness is really bad. If the toughness can be better, it will be done!"

Zhao Zhen said with a sigh.

"Officials! Wait a moment! I know what kind of officials the officials want!"

Bi Sheng suddenly said something overjoyed, and then plunged into the papermaking workshop.

After a while, Bi Sheng handed a piece of yellowed paper to Zhao Zhen.

"Officials! This piece of paper should meet the requirements of the official, but I didn't like it to be yellow, so I didn't show it to the official!"

Bi Sheng said very embarrassedly.

Zhao Zhen took it and touched it. It is soft and moderate, and the toughness is not bad, but it is not rough. In addition to having no fragrance, it is no different from the toilet paper of later generations.

"Yes! This is the kind of paper I want, and Bi Qing has made great contributions! By the way, Bi Qing, does Bi Qing have any records of the process of making this kind of paper?"

Zhao Zhen suddenly asked seriously, if it's just a defective product, then just with the right materials, you won't know how to get the year of the monkey.

"Official! I have previously experimented. Every time I make a kind of paper, I will record the detailed materials in a book in order to find the shortcomings and make up for them next time. This yellowed soft paper is my 19th failure. product, so I know exactly what materials are used!”

Bi Sheng works seriously and is a meticulous person, so even if it is a failed product, he knows exactly what materials are used.

"That's good! That's good! Bi Qing, the paper workshop will make this kind of paper in the future. I want as much as I want, but I won't lose a penny of the workers' wages!"

Zhao Zhen seemed to see a golden mountain waving to him.

"I have the guts to ask the official, what is the official's purpose for this soft paper?"

Bi Sheng was stunned for a moment. He never wanted to understand that the paper officials he had researched so hard didn't like it, and instead liked the product of his failed experiment.

"Of course it's for the toilet? Otherwise, why do you think I need this soft paper?"

Zhao Zhen replied bluntly.

"As in the book?"

Bi Sheng's complexion suddenly darkened. Although he was a commoner before, but since the government granted a small official position, he also has ideals, okay? I thought the government came to him to create a better The paper came out, but I didn't expect it to be the toilet paper he made.

"Guanjia! This kind of paper I make is more than twice as good as the paper on the market. I think the paper making workshop should make this kind of paper!"

Bi Sheng obviously didn't want to be the inventor of toilet paper, so he still insisted on promoting the writing paper he invented to Zhao Zhen.

"This paper is of high quality, but I guess the cost is not low!"

Zhao Zhen asked with a smile.

"This paper is about twice as expensive as the paper on the market."

Bi Sheng said hesitantly.

"The production cost is so high, I'm afraid the selling price is not low, so not many people can afford this kind of paper made by Qing."

Zhao Zhen said bluntly that although the economy of the Song Dynasty was relatively prosperous, papermaking was relatively prosperous, and the quality of paper was not bad, but it was only affordable for ordinary well-off families, and the paper made by Bi Sheng was only available for wealthy families. Only then can it be used.

"I hope the officials will forgive me for not thinking carefully!"

After a long time, Bi Sheng drooped his head like a frost-beaten eggplant, and said weakly.

"Don't be discouraged, Bi Qing. Although the paper invented by Qing is not suitable for mass production, small-scale production is still necessary!"

Zhao Zhen didn't want to undermine the inventor's confidence, so he quickly spoke to comfort him.

"Why do the officials have this intention?"

Bi Sheng's fighting spirit seemed to be ignited again.

"I plan to list the paper made by Qing as special paper for the royal family and as a reward, so Qing must continue to work hard!"

Zhao Zhen encouraged.

A great man once said that technology is the primary productive force.

And where did the people and dignitaries of ancient feudal dynasties look?There is no doubt that it is royalty.Therefore, in Zhao Zhen's eyes, the royal family must use the best, the most expensive, the most advanced, and the most scientific. He wants the royal family to always be at the forefront of the times, thereby leading the people of the Song Dynasty to move forward. The pace finally led the Song Dynasty to the road of prosperity and strength.

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