Wang Lei looked serious and said slowly: "This batch of paper, the key to papermaking, lies in the four times of cooking, after processing and continuous cooking, the paper obtained is as white as jade, evenly arranged, smooth surface, and also full of toughness. Although the whole process takes a lot of time and labor, it can be used to print banknotes. ”

After a pause, Wang Lei changed his words and said, "I heard Zhen Yan say that the three of them are all from Jizhou, and their homes are all in Ye County?" ”

"Yes, the three of us are all natives of Ye County." Cai Song has been with Xiong Yan and Chen Jian for several months, and he is already very familiar with the situation of the other two.

Wang Lei nodded, and asked again: "You, are you willing to work for me?" ”

Just now I was asking about the situation of the family, and suddenly there was a big change, and the three of them were stunned for a moment.

"Plop!"

Cai Song was the first to react and knelt on the ground: "I am willing to serve the adult!" ”

"I want to serve my lord!"

Xiong Yan and Chen Jian nodded respectfully and knelt down to salute.

Wang Lei's eyes were sharp, and he said: "Since you are working for this official, what should be obeyed must be complied with." The paper you made, this is a secret of Jizhou, and it cannot be divulged. The manufacturing process cannot be passed on. You must remember this. Once it spreads, you can't afford to take responsibility. ”

"Don't worry, my lordship, we will definitely keep it in mind."

Cai Song nodded respectfully and kowtowed in reply. The other two also hurriedly agreed.

"Get up!" Wang Lei commanded.

The three of them got up, but their demeanor became more and more respectful, but there was excitement in the eyes of the three people. Although they are good at making paper, in the end, they are just ordinary craftsmen. In this era, the status of craftsmen was not high, and compared with scholars, they were very far behind.

"Someone, please Zhen Yan!"

Wang Lei changed his words and gave another order.

After a short time, Zhen Yan came to the study.

Wang Lei took a piece of paper, handed it to Zhen Yan's hand, and said, "Take a look!" ”

Zhen Yan rubbed the newly made paper, his eyes were excited, and said: "Compared with Cai Hou paper, this paper is as white as jade, and it feels extremely smooth to the touch, good, good, really good." As he spoke, Zhen Yan took the paper again, shook it twice in the air, and listened to the loud voice, Zhen Yan said again: "It is full of toughness and must be durable." It's just that I don't know how effective the words are written on it? ”

Wang Lei said: "You reminded me, give it a try!" ”

After taking a piece of paper, Wang Lei picked up a pen and wrote the word 'Wu'.

One word, leaping on the page.

After the ink dried, Wang Lei picked up the paper, shook it in the air, and said with a smile: "The effect is very good, such paper is enough for us to print paper money." ”

Seeing this, Zhen Yan breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

Being able to print paper money means that next, he will become Wang Lei's minister.

Wang Lei instructed again: "Zhen Yan, Cai Song, Xiong Yan and Chen Jian will make new paper specifically for Jizhou. From today on, they are the people of Jizhou. You look for three dwellings in the city, preferably next to each other, and bring their families together, and arrange them all together. ”

Zhen Yan arched his hand and said: "Don't worry, the lord will do it immediately." ”

"Go ahead!" Wang Lei waved his hand, looked at Cai Song and the others, and said, "The three of them will stay in the house for the time being, and after Zhen Yan has found a place to live for the three of them, it will not be too late to move out of the state pastor's mansion." ”

"Yes!"

The three of them responded directly and exited the study.

Wang Lei said again: "Come on, please Jia Xu and Guo Jia!" ”

The soldier went to give the order, Wang Lei sat in the study, looking at the new paper made in front of him, and a faint joy appeared in his eyes. After months of hard work, it finally paid off.

Guo Jia and Jia Xu came to the study, and the two saluted respectfully, and then sat down.

Wang Lei said: "Wenhe, Fengxiao, the new paper has been made, you can take a look." As he spoke, Wang Lei picked up the paper and gave one to each person.

At this moment, Jia Xu and Guo Jia both had surprised looks on their faces.

Looking at the paper in his hand, it was full of incredulity. After pondering for a long time, Jia Xu sighed lightly: "The lord has made a new paper, and this kind of paper is the only one, which can eliminate imitation." With the new paper as a base, you can move on to the next step, and then move on. But in the next opinion, we have to be cautious and cautious, and we must ensure that everything is foolproof before we can launch it. ”

Wang Lei smiled and said, "Don't worry, Wenhe, I understand." ”

Immediately, Wang Lei said: "The craftsmen who participated in the production of new paper are living in the state pastor's mansion. After Zhen Yan finds a house for them, the three craftsmen and their families will move into the new residence. When the time comes, Wen He asked Shi Ah to send people from the dark department to protect their families, as well as to protect the safety of these craftsmen. ”

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Don't worry, the lord knows what to do." ”

Guo Jia continued: "Lord, there is one more thing. At the latest, the day after tomorrow, the mission led by Kebineng himself will arrive in Ye County. In this matter, the winner will come forward in person. ”

Wang Lei thought for a moment and said, "When Kebi can arrive, I will personally set up a banquet in the state pastor mansion to discuss things with him." Sent an order to Lu Bu, Dian Wei, Huang Zhong and others, let them prepare, Xianbei people are here, if they don't knock and knock, they won't be honest. ”

Guo Jia nodded in agreement, and soon left the state pastor's mansion with Jia Xu.

Wang Lei sat alone in the study and began to prepare for the next step of the banknote. To print banknotes, paper is the key, and unique seals, unique patterns and anti-counterfeiting logos are all crucial links that must be grasped. Although there is a unique paper, Wang Lei cannot rest assured, and there must be sufficient protection.

For two consecutive days, in addition to dealing with daily government affairs, Wang Lei was thinking about paper money.

On this day, the north gate of Ye County.

Outside the city, an embassy was rushing in at a rapid pace. This mission is the Xianbei mission led by Kebineng. Behind Kebineng, there were nearly a hundred cavalrymen.

The war horses galloped, and the athletes on horseback shouted loudly, extremely brave.

After a short time, the procession approached the gates of the city.

The mission slowed down, and when they arrived at the city gate, the guards around Kebineng immediately stepped forward to negotiate with the captain guarding the gate.

The soldiers guarding the gate had already received the news of the arrival of the Xianbei mission and immediately let them go. Kebineng and his entourage quickly entered the county seat of Ye County. As soon as you enter the city, you feel like you've come to another world.

The city is prosperous and rich, with people coming and going, and the river is endless.

Restaurants stand tall and vendors come and go, showing the vitality of the city.

What's more, there are countless handsome men and women in the city, and these young men and women also play in the city. Kobi could see this scene and still be calm. However, the soldiers who followed widened their eyes and looked at the women in the city, with a greedy look in their eyes, eager to capture all the women in the city and ravage them fiercely.