The white paper, as light as a cicada's wings, is extremely smooth and smooth to the touch, like jade.

The Son of Heaven touched it, held it, counted it, and took a deep breath, even if he didn't know the use of this thing, he already understood that this was a priceless treasure!

Don't talk about it, just look at this appearance!

And valuable treasures, in the Han Dynasty, whether it is the emperor or the minister or the scholar and the common people, everyone likes it.

And how much should this thing in your hand be worth?

"I'm afraid it's more expensive than gold...... "The Son of Heaven secretly speculated in his heart.

Zhang Yue bowed his head and said: "Back to Your Majesty, this thing says: Paper, it is a tool used to write and record words......

"Paper?" The Son of Heaven frowned slightly.

He is no stranger to paper.

Because, back then, the prince once covered his nose with paper to see him, but he was scolded by him for being bloody.

But......

The paper used by the prince is just a kind of rough silk wadding, where can it be as white and flawless as the 'paper' in front of him, as thin as a cicada's wings, smooth and translucent?

Zhang Yue explained: "Your Majesty, this kind of paper is the bamboo of the Changshui Town, soaked in water for two months, and then cooked on a high fire for three days, with lime and grass ash, and then pounded to ......"

"The materials are simple and the workmanship is simple, but the labor is quite time-consuming, but its price is cheap!"

"In addition to labor, the cost of a stone of paper is only hundreds......"

"Even if you count labor, it's only more than a thousand dollars......"

The Son of Heaven was dumbfounded when he heard this, and he couldn't help himself.

The total cost of one stone paper is only a thousand dollars?

In other words......

At this moment, it seems that a mountain of gold and silver has appeared in the eyes of the Son of Heaven, an inexhaustible source of wealth!

"Really?" He asked, incredulously.

If this is true......

If Shaofu accepts this industry, how much money will it have to make?

"Chen An dares to deceive His Majesty!" Zhang Yue bowed his head.

The Son of Heaven took a deep breath, and the white paper in his hand had become as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Since the Yuan Ding, the finances of the Han family have encountered great problems.

Of course, the main reason is that he spent extravagantly and built a large number of buildings.

Not to mention, the manpower and material resources consumed by this Jianzhang Palace are enough to support the three national battles like the Mobei Decisive Battle.

As for the money and food consumed by other Mingguang Palace and Ganquan Palace, it is not to mention.

And the fortune of the world, the cost of sealing Mount Tai is not less than the cost of the palace - he is a well-known boy of scattered wealth, I think that back then, as long as the people of the world heard the words "the Son of Heaven went out on patrol", everyone was happy and inspired, and some places were even ready to welcome him half a year in advance.

After more than ten years of wandering like this, it was only in the Tianhan and Taishi years that he was stunned to find that the money had been spent!

This is an extremely painful reality!

You must know that the passage that is often used by later generations to praise the prosperity of the rule of Wenjing: The money of the Beijing master is huge, and it is rotten and cannot be studied. Taicang's millet Chen Chen is full of dew and accumulates outside, so that it is corrupt and inedible.

In fact, it is not the rule of Wenjing, but the heyday of the empire under the rule of His Majesty more than 20 years ago, when the empire was established in the years of Jianyuan, Yuanguang, and Yuanjiao.

This is also the reason why he dared to go to Zen Taishan - Ge Wenzhi's martial arts are so awesome, if he doesn't go to Zen, is he an otaku in Chang'an?

When the money is spent, he knows how to cherish it.

But this money is easy to spend and hard to earn.

Especially, when Huo Qu died of illness, there was no general who could help him find money from outside.

The Han family began to lose money in foreign wars.

The fiscal deficit is getting higher and higher.

Even if Yang Ke helped to make a lawsuit, it would be a drop in the bucket, and he couldn't make ends meet.

Even though Sang Hongyang works overtime every day, looking for money everywhere.

This money is hard to come by after all.

So much so that now in order to raise the military expenses for Li Guangli to use troops in the Western Regions, he hit the idea on Prime Minister Sun He - originally this fat pig, he left it to the prince.

His original plan was to find a random crime and copy the prime minister's family when he was about to die.

In this way, as soon as the crown prince ascends the throne, he will have a good financial situation, whether it is for external use of troops or internal cultivation, he has capital.

But the reality forced him to prepare in advance to slaughter the fat pig that had been raised for more than 20 years.

It's a little distressing to think about!

Now, Zhang Yue presents white paper, which is of good quality and full of appearance.

Once it is released, there is no doubt that the world will be popular.

And it's not too much to sell such a good thing a little more expensive, right?

It is almost a tailor-made thing for the wallets of the world's corporals, doctors, ministers and nobles.

It's just that......

The only problem is that this thing was invented by Zhang Yue.

The method and process of manufacturing are also in the hands of this courtier.

As the Son of Heaven, he doesn't have the cheekiness to say to the other party: "I am short of money now, you hurry up and dedicate the technique of this thing to the court!" ”

He can't afford to lose this man!

Emperor Gao and the father of Guanzhong agreed on three chapters: death of the murderer, wounding and theft.

It is still the iron law of the Liu family of the Han Dynasty.

Whoever touches it dies!

As a king, he needs to lead by example.

Especially since he listened to Zhang Yue's description of the Way of the Holy King some time ago, it is even more impossible for him to pull down his face and do this kind of thing.

And it's clear - this thing is very profitable!

And the Han people love money by nature and instinct.

Anyway, after so many years, he has seen a divination that can donate his property for the country.

Others, who put something in their mouths, will not spit it out even to death.

Will this Zhang Zizhong be willing to take the initiative to offer this thing?

Just thinking about it, the Son of Heaven deeply feels impossible!

Who will take the initiative to hand over the hen that lays golden eggs to the state to share the worries of the king?

He can understand this kind of thing - he wouldn't do such a stupid thing if he were replaced!

Thinking of this, his heart couldn't help but hurt.

Suddenly, a voice rang in his ears. Net starter

"The minister is willing to use the white paper technique to dedicate to His Majesty, to help His Majesty educate the world, and to do his meager strength as a courtier!"

He stared at Zhang Yue incredulously.

I can't even believe my eyes.

"Do you know how expensive this thing is?" The Son of Heaven kindly reminded Zhang Yue: "If Qing monopolizes this thing, thinking that it is a family heirloom, children and grandchildren can be rich and infinite!" ”

"Your Majesty, the ministers know it, but the ministers receive the grace of Your Majesty, and they want to repay it but can't get it, so they offer this thing alone to help Your Majesty, and to repay it in case of emergency......."

"And husband, the whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's minister, the minister thinks that this thing is in the hands of His Majesty, and it will be able to benefit the world!"

The Son of Heaven listened to Zhang Yue's words, and looked at his eyes that were 'full of sincerity'.

sighed with emotion and said, "Qing is really loyal and loyal to the minister!" ”

With this method of making blank paper, the country can at least earn tens of millions or even tens of thousands of dollars a year!

Therefore, he was not hypocritical, he accepted it directly, and then looked at Zhang Yue and asked, "Qing said, what reward do you want?" ”

Xiao Liuhou is so obedient and sensible, he can't be stingy, right?