Even putting aside all kinds of political purposes, movable type printing is an advanced technology, and it is a blessing for readers, which everyone can see.

Therefore, several important ministers who don't talk nonsense with their eyes open also praised this. Even if it's to give His Majesty Li Er face, you have to show your attitude, right?

As for Uncle Wei, who specializes in scolding Li Er, he must have a reason and an excuse to perform the magic of spraying people and make people freckles.

Li Tai, the king of Wei, praised with a smile: "Qi Lin is extremely intelligent, and it is really a great achievement to create this ingenious thing, and it is not an exaggeration to go down in history." ”

Papermaking was one of the four great inventions, making Cai Lun one of China's most famous scientists; Xu Qilin's movable type printing is also one of the four major inventions, and it is not surprising that he left his name in the history books.

Xu Qilin was proud in his heart, but he said humbly: "Your Highness praises falsely, and the officials are afraid." ”

After a pause, Xu Qilin bowed to His Majesty Li Er and said, "Your Majesty, this movable type printing is just a start-up, and there are still many problems to be solved, please Rong Weichen play them one by one." ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled and said briefly, "Quasi-play." ”

Xu Qilin took out a small notebook, flipped to his summary record, and said: "First of all, wooden movable type is easy to make, but compared with the service life of lead and copper movable type, the difference is more than ten times and dozens of times; Of course, the cost and casting difficulty of movable metal type are much higher than those of movable type ...... wooden type."

"Secondly, engraving printing is sticker lettering, and the font varies from person to person; The font of movable type printing is relatively small, and it seems monotonous......"

"In addition, engraving printing also has the advantage that engraving is time-consuming, but it can be stored for a long time and can be used at any time. For example, the commonly used books in the subset of classics and histories have the largest print run, and engraving printing seems to be more suitable......"

"In short, there are probably not many private workshops that can use movable type printing at present, because of their high initial investment costs, it is not cost-effective to print only a small number of books. If it is the imperial court, there is no such concern. As long as more books are printed, the cost of casting movable type will be earned. ”

"Moreover, the official attaches great importance to it, and it can play a role in promoting and driving the private printing workshop to master this advanced and rapid printing technology......"

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard, understood it, and said with a smile: "Qi Lin analyzed it thoroughly and worked hard. As he spoke, he turned to the ministers, "What do you think?" ”

Fang Xuanling arched his hand and said: "Captain Zhiguo made it clear that Weichen thought that it was appropriate for the imperial court to contribute to the achievement of education. ”

Uncle Wei also arched his hand and said: "Indoctrination is established and treachery is stopped, and indoctrination is abolished and treachery is released." The ancient kings knew this, so they ruled the world in the south, and they all took education as their main task. The promotion of movable type printing is the important task of the imperial court, and how much money is spent, is it not better than building a large number of buildings and building palaces? ”

"Xuan Cheng has a point." His Majesty Li Er said perfunctorily, hurriedly turned his head to look at Yu Wenshiji, raised his eyebrows, and motioned for him to answer, don't let Uncle Wei use the topic to play again, and the advice is endless.

This is talking about movable type printing, how can it be related to the construction of palaces, labor and money, and luxury and waste? I didn't say that the court didn't contribute.

Yu Wenshi understood and said: "Weichen's eyesight is not good, he is just far away, and he can't see how this movable type printing works?" It's better than-"

"yes, yes, I didn't see it clearly." His Majesty Li Er took the opportunity to get up and said, "Let's take a closer look and see the mystery in this." ”

His Majesty Li Er and several ministers walked to the operating table, this time they saw it clearly and carefully, and nodded their heads in praise.

"Don't say that this movable type printing, that's it—" Yu Wenshi pointed to the roulette typesetting, but did not know what the name was.

Xu Qilin introduced on the side: "This is a roulette typesetting frame, which classifies movable types according to rhyme and improves the efficiency of word detection. ”

"Ingenuity!" Yu Wenshi and his face were full of appreciation, and he frequently bowed his head, and his sycophant appearance was fully revealed, "Good, it's really good......"

It's so good, it's good, why is it so good?!

Xu Qilin slandered in his heart, and made up a few words to Yu Wenshi and his brain.

"If there are a few more roulette typesetting racks, a few more people pick up words, the speed will be faster." Li Tai, the king of Wei, stretched out his hand and spun the roulette wheel, bowed down and said to his father: "Father, the son wants to cast a metal movable type mold to help the education of the imperial court, and it is also convenient for the literary academy in the palace. ”

His Majesty Li Er nodded, and said with great relief: "Yes." Qingque has this heart, and I am very relieved. ”

Li Sipang has money, you reward the property, and give the mansion, get a few sets of letters, small meaning.

Xu Qilin peeked at the fat sparrow, and said in his heart: What you said just now is in vain, you are acting like a fart!

"Your Majesty, this is Zhang Cheng, an official of the Ministry of Industry." Xu Qilin opened his mouth to make an introduction, and in order not to be abrupt, he said self-deprecatingly: "There are too many Chinese characters, and Weichen was worried that he would not be able to recognize them all, so he asked him to help." ”

His Majesty Li Er looked at Zhang Cheng, and when he saw Zhang Cheng's nervous and panicked look, he had a sense of pride as an emperor, and said with a smile: "Well, Zhang Chengcheng is honest and full of encouragement." Qi Lin, you will also have to read more and be more literate in the future. ”

"Thank you, thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Cheng almost fainted, close to Tianyan, and praised himself, a small official, this is not a great creation.

Become an expert, in the future, this movable type printing will be you to do it!

Xu Qilin felt that he had finally pushed this mess clean, not only made inventions and creations, but also cultivated travelers, so what was His Majesty Li Er dissatisfied with?

That's right, His Majesty Li Er was quite satisfied and happy. Seeing the little boy giggling and spinning the roulette wheel so fast that the movable words were thrown out, I couldn't help laughing.

It's just that this reward, His Majesty Li Er still has a lot to think about. Originally, I only wanted to give Xu Qilin a two-level promotion, which was considered a reward for the two merits promised last time. But now that there is an extra movable type printing, these two levels of official rank are a bit out of reach.

Thinking about it, His Majesty Li Er felt that it was not interesting to be so careful. Although Xu Qilin is young, his achievements are real. If he is always suppressed, he will lose his spirituality and enthusiasm, won't it hurt him?

His Majesty Li Er has figured it out, and if you have merit, you will be rewarded, and if you think too much, it will backfire. But he didn't announce it immediately, worried that Uncle Wei would spray him again.

After the ministers saw the operation and process of movable type printing, His Majesty Li Er asked Xu Qilin, Zhang Cheng and others to retreat with the utensils first.

Xu Qilin understands in seconds, there are Wei Da trolls, and he has to avoid it. Okay, let's go home and wait. Invented such a good play, Li Er's face blossomed with joy, and the reward must not have run.

"Xu Xiaolang, go to Jinyang Palace and tell me a few stories before leaving!" After the little son finished spinning the big roulette, he saw that people were going to pack up and leave, so he ran to Xu Qilin again, pulled his sleeve, and begged with a little face.

To Jinyang Palace?! Xiao Gongju, although you are very cute, but do you know the difference between men and women?