Chapter 309: Movable Type Printing (Fourth Update)
As soon as Li Chengqian returned to the East Palace, he began to recall the relevant aspects of education.
After all, he has the ability to exist, the first thing he thinks of is the popularization of books, and with books, there is a carrier of knowledge, and then there is the foundation of education, and people can read.
At this time, the number of books in circulation was very small, books were scarce, and people did not have the money to buy books.
The business of selling books is also in the hands of the family, which is a very terrible situation, and he must change it.
Nowadays, the printing of books requires people with financial resources, because there are craftsmen who have to engrave the plates, and a huge factory exists.
There are two main reasons for the lack of popularity of books,
The first aspect is that books are expensive, and not everyone can afford them.
The second is that paper is expensive and troublesome to copy, and the price is not low.
Why use copied and not printed, because the poor could not afford to buy books, so they had to copy them to get books.
Although paper is expensive, it can't be solved in a short period of time, thinking of this, Li Chengqian already has a way.
That is to improve the printing press, this problem that can be solved quickly, first solved, and then the problem of paper will be solved.
At this time, the printing technology is engraving printing, a version can print hundreds or even thousands of books, which has played a great role in the spread of culture, but the stereotype is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and most of the books often take several years, and the storage of the plate takes up a lot of space, and it is often damaged by deformation, moth-eaten and corrosion.
Books with a small print run that don't need to be reprinted, the plates become waste. In addition, typos were found in the engraving, and it was difficult to change them, so the whole plate was re-engraved.
Thus, movable type printing was born, and its invention was one of the great technological revolutions in the history of printing, using movable metal or clay blocks to replace traditional copying, or printing plates that could not be reused.
The method of movable type printing is to first make a single word of the yang text reverse text mold, and then according to the manuscript to select the single words, arrange them in the word plate, ink printing, and then remove the word mold after printing, and leave it for the next typesetting to be used again.
Movable type plate making just avoids the lack of engraving, as long as enough single movable type is prepared in advance, it can be imposed at any time, which greatly accelerates the plate making time. The key is to reduce costs, and this is what Li Chengqian wants to do.
So, he beckoned Wei Chi Jingde, because his blacksmith must be stronger than others in metal, and he is still his own person, rest assured.
"Meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Wu Guogong, I let you in this time to make you do a big thing!"
"What's the matter?"
"Things that benefit Datang."
Li Chengqian said uncertainly.
Then he said: "Wu Guogong, this matter is very important, you can handle it!" ”
Li Chengqian took out a drawing and handed it to Wei Chi Jingde.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, this ...... Why is that? Such a small thing? ”
Wei Chi Jingde took the drawings and looked at them for a while and asked.
"You tell the craftsman to make it according to this."
What do these words mean? Why are there three 'I's'? ”
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "I'll know tomorrow!" ”
Although Wei Chi Jingde had many questions, he still accepted the order.
"Yes! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the minister made it overnight. ”
For these words, it couldn't be simpler, and it's not a big deal, maybe it won't take one night to complete.
"I'm sorry for you! Remember to make it with lead! Also, don't let people find out what you're doing! ”
This is something that involves confidentiality, and no one can let anyone know about it.
"Yes! Being able to do things for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and for the Tang Dynasty is nothing! ”
Wei Chi Jingde has been completely convinced by Li Chengqian, because Li Chengqian's arrival has given them too many shocks, so everything Li Chengqian does is a reassuring existence.
Wei Chi Jingde didn't ask any more questions, and went down directly to make arrangements.
……
The next morning, Li Shimin hurried to the East Palace.
There was a look of joy on his face.
As soon as he entered the East Palace, without waiting for Li Chengqian to call him, he took Li Chengqian's hand and said:
"Gao Ming, you are really my cover, I announced it yesterday according to your method, and it really worked wonders, today the court is back to normal, and no one is absent! Those people are honest! It does not affect the affairs of Datang! ”
It's not that Li Shimin is afraid of them, but it will affect the operation of the whole country, and now it's okay, the problem has been solved for the time being.
Empress Changsun also said: "Yes, Your Majesty came immediately after the morning court, Gao Ming, you have really made a great contribution!" ”
Li Chengqian thought to himself: Nonsense, isn't this a very simple matter? It's you who think things too complicated, in fact, this is the human heart, although there are scholars behind them, but everyone is selfish, people are not for themselves, and the heavens and the earth will be destroyed!
"That's great!"
Li Chengqian said.
"By the way, yesterday you didn't say that you wanted to solve the education matter, I came over after the morning court."
This Li Shimin is really ...... Curious!
"Not only that, but after a while, the civil and military officials dare to come."
Well? That's better, you can just put a handful, if there are only these two couples, then no matter how many points there are, it will not exceed 100, if it is a civil and military official, it will be different.
Li Chengqian has already earned a lot of points from them, and today is probably no exception.
At the same time, it also proves that Li Shimin has to show off this time, otherwise how could he bring so many people over?
"Erchen is ready, I'll let someone get it now!"
Take?
Could it be something? Li Shimin wondered, but didn't ask much.
"Guan Lishi, go and take out the things that Wu Guogong made yesterday, and bring some paper and ink!"
"Yes!"
Li Shimin is becoming more and more puzzled, what is this and what is he going to do?
But without waiting for Li Shimin to ask, a large number of people poured in outside the East Palace.
The civil and military officials appeared on time.
As soon as they saw Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, they saluted and said, "Meet Your Majesty and Her Royal Highness the Queen!" ”
"Excuse me, you guys will take a good look later, Gao Ming has a way to solve the problem of my Datang education, and you have to witness this moment happening!"
As soon as Li Shimin's words came out, everyone wondered.
What the! Solving educational problems? How did it end up here? The crowd was stunned.
Because in front of them is something quirky.
Li Chengqian ignored these people's doubts, he just ordered everyone to do things.
After a while, these people will be shocked!
Li Shimin really likes to show off, but it also provides Li Chengqian with an opportunity to pretend to be forced, it is best to come and pretend every day, then the points gained are a lot.
So, let's get started!
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