Rebirth: Lie down with the system

After Shi Qing knew that the world was still block printing, he told Murong Jin about the living printing method and asked him to try it. It should save a lot of time and money.

At the same time, we also thought about cost control of papermaking.

Today's papermaking still uses plant fibers such as bark. As much bark as a tree can have, the cost will naturally be high.

Shi Qing also talked to Murong Jin about improving the raw materials, replacing the bark with a mixture of bamboo and hemp.

It takes several years for a tree to grow, but bamboo has a much shorter growth cycle and is easy to plant. If this kind of raw material can be successful, it can greatly reduce the cost of papermaking and shorten the cycle of raw materials.

The problem was solved, and Murong Jin felt more relaxed. Only then did he realize that a line of sight had been staring at him closely.

Looking around, he saw a young man sitting on a big rock in the courtyard, staring at him.

Murong Jin had already guessed who this person was. His father had said before that his fourth brother studied Dharma with Shi Qing, but he was a little confused. They had never met before, so why did they look at him like this? Did you offend this kid somewhere?

When he saw Murong Li still staring at him, he waved to him. No matter what, this man was still his brother. He had to have a few words when they met for the first time~

Unexpectedly, Murong Li pretended not to see it.

Murong Jin couldn't help laughing, but she didn't expect it to be quite childish.

Shi Qing also saw the interaction between them, and he did not expect that Ali would be so disrespectful to the prince.

"The child doesn't know etiquette, I hope the prince will forgive me!"

Murong Jin waved his hand magnanimously, how could he, an adult, argue with a child.

"His surname is Murong, and he is also Gu's brother. How can Gu care so much about it? However, it is the Murong family's thanks to you that he can be taught by you."

When Shi Qing saw that his face was gentle, polite, and generous, and that he was indeed not a fussy person, he felt relieved. In any case, Ali was also a member of the Murong family, so it was better not to alienate the relationship too much.

"A Li, come here and meet your eldest brother Murong Jin!"

At Shi Qing's call, Murong Li came to sit next to the two of them.

Looking at the two faces that were somewhat similar to the emperor's, Shi Qing sighed in his heart that they were indeed blood relatives. The genes of the Murong family are very good. The people with the Murong surname he met were all good-looking, both male and female. They had different personalities and characteristics.

Shi Qing admitted that he was a handsome man, and he was more tolerant towards good-looking people, just like his current attitude towards Murong Li.

Ever since he slept in a separate room, this boy always looked at him, as if he owed him millions, but because of his handsome face, Shi Qing didn't take offense. If he was an ugly person, Shi Qing would have killed him early. How far it is, how far it is~

At this time, the two brothers opposite were also looking at each other. This was the first time the two brothers had met.

The age difference between the two was seven years, and Murong Jin took the initiative to say hello to Murong Li like a kind big brother.

"Fourth brother, this is your eldest brother Murong Jin."

"Oh."

Murong Jin: Very good, you successfully chatted to death~

Shi Qing on the side was also speechless. He poked Murong Li under the table with his finger.

Murong Li was poked by Shi Qing before saying, "Murong Li, your fourth brother!"

Shi Qing: Very good, you successfully chatted to death~

Murong Jin and Shi Qing moved in unison, turning their heads and showing each other an embarrassed smile: Please bear with me, my younger brother is not very good at chatting!

The next chat between the three of them became Murong Jin's questions and Shi Qing's answers. From time to time, Murong Li would hum in agreement at the prompts of Shi Qing's fingers.

After understanding Murong Li's past, Murong Jin felt a little pity for his younger brother. He really didn't expect that Murong Li, as a prince, would live such a miserable life!

It was almost dusk, and Murong Jin stood up to say goodbye. Shi Qing took Murong Li and sent them out of Yuqing Pavilion.

After closing the palace door, Shi Qing turned to look at Murong Li.

"You don't usually talk a lot, why are you so cold to your elder brother?"

Murong Li tilted his head and did not look at him.

"What didn't I say? Didn't I answer him?"

"Yes, you answered everything—oh, um, ah!"

Hearing what he said, Murong Li unconsciously curled up his lips.

"I said yes anyway! Go back, let's eat braised pork today! I'm hungry!"

Hearing him complain that he was hungry, Shi Qing rolled his eyes and said nothing more.

With Shi Qing's method, Murong Jin quickly had living printing and engraving blocks made, which greatly saved the time and money of engraving, and the second issue of the newspaper made a small profit.

It wasn't until the workshop realized the bamboo and linen mixed paper, which reduced the cost of paper, that newspapers and periodicals began to be printed and sold in large quantities.

At this point, newspapers and periodicals have become a major source of income.

Not only in the capital, after reducing the cost of paper, Murong He established newspapers and periodicals in all states and prefectures, selecting only children from poor families.

Those who were promoted by His Majesty were all grateful, and they all managed newspapers and periodicals according to the capital's model.

Because newspapers and periodicals are rich in content, including not only current affairs, store promotions, serial novels, job announcements, etc., from high-ranking officials to low-ranking peddlers, newspapers worth two cents can be sold very quickly, which also makes the Murong family a lot of money. The bowl is full.

Not only are they famous all over the world for organizing newspapers and periodicals, but they also make a lot of money from selling newspapers and making paper.

Yes, after reducing costs, Murong Jin expanded the papermaking workshop and increased production. Now it not only meets the needs of newspapers and periodicals from various places, but also sells paper in newspapers.

The price of the paper may be different from the two cents of the newspaper.

Because its color is like frost, it is named Ningshuang paper. A knife of paper only costs one tael of silver. Compared with Han's paper, the price is three times lower, but the paper quality is better.

This also made the literati prefer the Murong family.

Emperor Murong He was extremely satisfied with this. He was smiling all day long, and he even praised the prince and Shi Qing who organized the newspaper.

Unlike the Murong family's pride, the Han family's business plummeted, and what made them even more sad was that the Han family had lost its status among literati.

With the frost paper, who still remembers the Han family~

At this point, the Han family gradually faded out of people's sight, and the threat to the Murong family was completely eliminated.

In Yuqing Pavilion, Murong Jin and Shi Qing were drinking tea.

Shi Qing's methods were indispensable for the newspaper's success, and Murong Jin came here to thank him.

Qing didn't dare to take credit at this time, so he came up with the idea, and it was Murong Jin who actually implemented it.

Shi Qing still admired Murong Jin for his contact with him during this period.

Not only does he have a gentle and generous personality, but he is also very capable of doing things. A sixteen-year-old young man could arrange things in the newspaper office in an orderly manner, which made Shi Qing feel a little ashamed. In his previous life, when he was sixteen, he was still like a child who had not grown up. He might have acted coquettishly to his parents just for the sake of good food. !

There really is no harm without comparison~

As for why Murong Li is not with him, it is because the teacher invited by His Majesty has arrived. Now Murong Li studies in another palace in Yuqing Palace after breakfast every day and does not come back until dinner time.

Murong Li was originally unwilling to go, but Shi Qinghao forced him to agree.

For this reason, he had to wash his hands and make soup every day and prepare meals for the boy A Li.