The portable magic tower of the Three Kingdoms

"It's really a move to benefit the people." Xun Yu could only reply to the point.

"It's good, but there are some flaws. My lord allows people to copy books, but at most two people are allowed to copy books at the same time, and there are only four opening hours a day. The efficiency is not enough. It is recommended that every kind of book, the library pre-orders It is better to keep 10 volumes." Guo Jia came forward to suggest.

"I've also considered this issue. Keeping only one book means that everyone is staring at the book, and it's not so easy for others to take it out. If there are more than ten books, it's hard to judge if one book is missing. , you can’t search everyone who goes out, right?” Liu Tao shook his head.

After a pause, he continued: "Besides, the transcription can be done by two people at the same time, and then a dozen or twenty people can be supported to watch. When the book is finished, the person will take the book back home and continue to copy it. The store sells it, if you want to see it, you can go to the store and wait to buy it.”

It turned out that it was based on the consideration of anti-theft, so there was not too much replenishment. The two of them suddenly realized that they had never been in contact with this aspect before.

"However, manual transcription is still quite troublesome, that is, the ink has not been researched yet, otherwise, the cost can be further reduced by printing in batches, and the number of books can be increased at the same time, which can be brought to the Central Plains for sale." Liu Tao. emotion.

How many scholars can there be in places like Yunzhong, Wuyuan and Yanmen?Regardless of the number of people, most of them came in to join in the fun.Not many people have actually received enlightenment, want to read books, and want to learn.

I thought about opening a night school for literacy, but that would have to wait for more books, otherwise there would not be enough teaching aids and textbooks.

"Ink? Printing?" The two looked at Liu Tao suspiciously, not knowing why.

"Speaking of..." Liu Tao remembered that both of them are the top talents of this era, so he came forward to explain the principle of engraving and printing, and then asked, "What do you think about ink?"

"The problem with ink isn't that big of a problem, is it? After all, ink is used for writing, so it shouldn't be a big problem with ink for printing." Xun Yu thought for a while, and felt that this thing didn't seem to have any technical content.

"Is that so...Maybe I'm overkill..." Liu Tao thought about it, and thought he could give it a try.It is also true that I think too much about ink.After all, even in the Tang and Song dynasties, it was impossible to have such advanced inks.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said to the two of them: "If engraving and printing can be published, there must be a contribution from the two of you!"

"Where, where, we just said a few words casually, how can we get any credit..." The two quickly refused, and it took credit for just one sentence, and they really deserved it.

"Some technologies are actually separated by a layer of yarn. If you don't pierce it, then I will probably struggle with it for a long time." Liu Tao smiled, "Okay, now that I know this possibility, I will start looking for it. The craftsman has made the engraving!"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and left, leaving the two people standing there in a daze.

"Fengxiao, woodblock printing, what can you think of?" Xun Yu looked at Guo Jia.

"Wen Ruo, it's impossible for you not to think..." Guo Jia's emotions were vaguely agitated, "Isn't it obvious already? It's like an official seal, engraved on a block and printed on paper... Wonderful, Wonderful!"

In this way, as long as there are engraving blocks, ink and paper, a large number of books can be printed. How low is the cost?If such books are sold directly, they will definitely make a profit, and if the price is reduced by half according to the market price, there will be a profit.

But if the price is reduced by half, then even some ordinary people may be able to buy a copy.If more people read books, then maybe there will be more literate people.

"I used to think that the prefect's plan is not small, but now it seems that we still underestimate him..." Xun Yu sighed, "It's just that there are more and more scholars in the world, and there are good and bad among them. What should we do..."

Speaking of this, he suddenly realized something. After all, from the very beginning, when Liu Tao built the library, he always emphasized one thing, and that was 'testing'.

Why set a standard, that is to make everyone at the same level in terms of understanding of books.At least in the books everyone reads, the sentence reads the same, so it is impossible for a sentence to have two meanings.

Everyone understands the same, so whoever understands more can be selected through the method of examination.In other words, tests and assessments for scholars will follow.Those who are qualified will go, and those who are unqualified will obediently give way regardless of your background.

In the past, there were few scholars. In order to be able to gather enough officials, the heirs of high-ranking officials can also be shaded to become Langguan (even a waste like Xia Houmao).Not right now, if you pass the exam, you can go, if you fail, just go home and stay.

That is to say, the convenience brought by family background and birth will be reduced, and the one who wants to be in the top position depends on real talent and learning.

"However, who can guarantee the character of an official..." Xun Yu, who came from a family, was still a little tangled, or worried.

They were born in a family, and the family issued a monthly report. They are not short of money, so they are naturally clean and honest.People of ordinary background probably couldn't bear this temptation.

After all, everyone around has money, and I have no money. I feel that the party is good, or some welcomes and send-offs are not stylish, and I feel that I am out of tune with other officials... I have no communication and connections, so I worry that I will not be able to get promoted.

This kind of problem still exists in modern times, not to mention ancient times. After all, people themselves have a herd mentality.

"Morality is the most difficult thing to guarantee." Guo Jia said with a smile, "Xunzi always said that 'nature is evil', how to restrain it is nothing more than a law."

"The ancestors were not Legalists..." Xun Yu retorted. Xunzi's proposition that 'nature is inherently evil' just emphasized the importance of moral education.

"However, which of his disciples is Confucianism?" Guo Jia shook his head, "His remarks are not even accepted by Confucianism today, otherwise you, the Xun family, would not have to practice Confucianism."

Chapter 263 Liu Hong's Attitude

"Strictly speaking, our Yingchuan Xun family actually started in the grandfather's generation, right?" Xun Yu gathered with several clan brothers in the evening, and after sharing what he saw and heard today, Xun Yue said this sentence .

"That's true. Speaking of which, when my grandfather was young, he was even looked down upon by those vulgar Confucians. It was also from my grandfather that he began to focus on cultivating the clansmen. That's why the father's generation had the nickname 'Xun's Eight Dragons'." Xun Biao nodded.

"My father's generation carried out my grandfather's ideals and concentrated on cultivating the clansmen, so I am waiting for you now." Xun Fei nodded. Strictly speaking, it was because of the party's imprisonment at that time, these uncles and uncles were all affected, and finally they were unemployed at home, so they naturally had time to concentrate on education. generation.

If you really want to count, the Xun family in Yingchuan...it was indeed by giving up Xunzi's ideas that they gradually mixed into the circle.Really, if Li Ying hadn't happened to be worshiped under Xun Shu's command, and voluntarily kept his filial piety for Xun Shu for two years, I'm afraid that the title of "Xun's Eight Dragons" wouldn't even exist.

"Our Xun family is not because we are the descendants of Xunzi, but because we have been honored by Li Ying. After all, scholars sympathize with party members in order to highlight His Majesty's deprivation. Among party members, Li Ying is the most representative, so His mentor, that is, our grandfather, is naturally also respected, that's all." Xun Yue shook his head.

When Xun Yue said that, the others fell silent.Everyone knows this truth, so they are all working hard, hoping to make some achievements and let the scholars know that the Xun family in Yingchuan is not something that can be looked down upon casually.

"It's just that what do these words have to do with the establishment of a library by the prefect?" Xun Fei went straight to the topic.

"Brother's meaning..." Xun Yu probably understood, "It is the current environment of the great Han, which is not suitable for the development of our Xun family. After all, the gentry has solidified, and the distribution of benefits is almost complete. If you want to change this situation, unless the world is in chaos, or The criteria for selecting candidates have fundamentally changed."

From another point of view, whether it is the establishment of the library, and the tests that may appear in the future; or the chaos in the world, Liu Tao, as a lord competing in the Central Plains, can directly change the status quo of their Xun family.

In terms of talent and learning, these people think they will not lose to anyone!

"As for the issue of moral character, didn't Feng Xiao mention it?" Xun Yue looked at them, "Since there are tests, the assessment and standards will definitely not be left behind. If the prefect forgets, we can remind him."

Then, he made a conclusion: "I plan to fight for my brother, you can do whatever you want!"

The implication is obvious, he intends to join Liu Tao's family.But don't force everyone to join his sect. After all, this thing does have certain risks. If you are unlucky, everyone will be finished.

"Brother's words are wrong..." Xun Yu replied after hearing the words, "We are all brothers, so we should advance and retreat together!"

Xun Fai and Xun Biao also nodded. At this moment, the four brothers had clearly made up their minds.

So the next day, when the four members of the Xun family came forward and volunteered to serve Liu Tao, the latter was surprised and at the same time somewhat confused?What did I do to make the four clansmen of the Xun family in Yingchuan join in?

I had to ask Guo Jia, and the latter smiled and said: "Anyone with ideals and ambitions will probably not miss the lord!"

"It's okay if the world is in chaos. Now that the world is stable, we can't, because of some speculations, just bet directly?" Liu Tao shook his head, he was still a little self-aware.

"Then from my lord's point of view, when will the world be in chaos?" Guo Jia asked, it was a test for now.

"The world is in chaos..." Liu Tao thought for a while, "Why do we have to wait until His Majesty dies to make it possible? But although the two princes are young, Prince Bian is already ten years old, and it is not good if he is over 15 years old." Under control...within five years!"

"Except for Xun Yue, the other three are still young, and they can afford to wait for five years. Let's talk about five years later!" Guo Jia replied casually.

"Then it's also..." Liu Tao immediately felt relieved, "By the way, regarding your position, I will help you in the library at the moment, and you will be given the status of joining the army in the army."

"My lord, can you not be so embarrassing to Jia? The job of proofreading books in the library..." Guo Jia suddenly looked embarrassed.

"You're still young, it's still very important to read more books, and ask Editor-in-Chief Cai for advice when you have time. Teenagers, still want to pretend to be adults?" Liu Tao teased.

"Uh..." Guo Jia had nothing to say for a while.

About two days later, the messenger sent by Liu Tao sent the situation here to Luoyang and sent it to Liu Hong.