Chapter 128 Punctuation and Movable Type Printing

Looking at Kong Huiyuan's puzzled gaze, Li Ke said with a smile: "The reason why the family clan dares to confront the imperial court is the books they have in their hands. ”

"But it's not enough to have books, because it's just like my brother said. If you don't have a famous teacher, even if you have books, it won't help. ”

"But if this king wants to add punctuation marks to these books, do you think the meaning of the books is still so difficult to understand?"

After Li Ke finished speaking, he picked up the brush and clicked on the paper a few times. Then give it to Kong Huiyuan and ask Kong Huiyuan to read it again.

Kong Huiyuan took it and found that Li Ke had added a point to this sentence. Then break the sentence with dots, and then read it out with a different meaning.

"Stay on a rainy day, but I won't stay on a rainy day." Kong Huiyuan opened his mouth again to read.

"Yes, my brother just read that it was a rainy day, and he stayed on the guest day, but he didn't stay at me. And now that the king has punctuated it, he means the exact opposite. ”

And this sentence is just one example given by this king, and there are many such situations in life. This is also the reason why it is difficult to read books because of the teachings of unknown teachers. ”

"So this king is going to add this punctuation mark to the book, and when the time comes, as long as you know the words, you won't be afraid that you won't be able to read the content of the book." Li Ke opened his mouth and said?

As soon as Li Ke's words fell, Kong Huiyuan stood up and said to Li Ke: "Although this idea of the prince is very good, it is difficult to be implemented. ”

"Let's not talk about the usefulness of these punctuation marks, whether they can really reach what the prince said. Even if it's true as the prince said, but I want to add these punctuation marks to the book. I'm afraid it's not going to be done in a few years. Kong Huiyuan said with a sigh.

After all, before the Tang Dynasty, all books were handed down by copying them word by word. That's why books are so precious.

It was only in the Tang Dynasty that engraving printing appeared, but it was also developed in the middle and late Tang Dynasty. In the early stage, it was only used to print some Buddhist prints, and was not used for book printing.

As for movable type printing, it appeared in the Song Dynasty. That's why Kong Huiyuan felt that even if Li Ke came up with punctuation, it would not be very useful.

Because in order to add these punctuation marks to the book, the existing book must be re-transcribed. This will not take a year, a year, or even a few decades.

Li Ke naturally knows this reason, but Li Ke is from the 21st century, not only has a very good understanding of engraving printing. Even movable type printing is understood, and can no longer be understood.

So Li Ke smiled and said to Kong Huiyuan: "If this king can publish books in batches, then I don't know what my brother thinks, will this matter be as troublesome as my brother said?" ”

"Even if the prince can mobilize Confucian students from all over the world to come to Qizhou. But if you want to copy the world's books and pass them on, I'm afraid it's not so easy. Kong Huiyuan said in disbelief.

Li Ke naturally knew that empty words could not convince Kong Huiyuan at all, so he smiled and said to Shan Daozhen beside him: "Go and invite the princess." ”

After a snort, Shan Dao really snorted, then turned and left. Not long after, Kong Jingrou walked in with Yue'er and Yu'er. He was followed by a few attendants carrying a few wooden boxes.

Seeing the wooden box brought by Kong Jingrou, Kong Huiyuan subconsciously thought that the wooden box contained books. But when Kong Jingrou opened the wooden box, Kong Huiyuan was surprised.

Because this wooden box does not contain books, but clay stamps. Each stamp has only one word on it, and it is exactly the same size.

Kong Jingrou didn't pay attention to her brother's stunned expression, but ordered Yue'er and Yu'er to make a move. Soon the stamps were lined up and the ink began to be applied to them.

After preparing everything, he spread a blank sheet of paper on top of it. Then start tapping the paper gently. After all the ink was printed on the paper, the white paper was slowly removed from the seal.

At this time, looking at the white paper, it was neatly written, one of the chapters of the Analects. And the handwriting is very clear, and all the punctuation marks are added.

This time, Kong Huiyuan was not calm, and directly reached out from Kong Jingrou's hand, took the white paper full of words, and looked at it with a shocked face.

After a long time, Kong Huiyuan put down the white paper in his hand and came to Kong Jingrou's side. And said, "Little sister, can you let the eldest brother give it a try." ”

Kong Jingrou did not object, but began to seriously teach Kong Huiyuan how to operate. Soon, another printed Analect appeared in Kong Huiyuan's hand.

At this time, Kong Huiyuan's mood was extremely excited, and he said happily to Li Ke: "The prince is really talented, and this is a great fortune for students in the world." ”

At this time, Xiao Rui on the side said thoughtfully: "Lord Wang, copy the book according to your method." I'm afraid that this book will no longer be a rare thing, and at the same time, the dependence of the family will disappear completely. ”

"However, if the prince implements this law, I am afraid that it will be a little too sharp. When the time comes, not only the world's families will unite to criticize the prince. ”

"Even those civil servants in the court will tell right and wrong in front of the emperor. At that time, I am afraid that the prince will be very dangerous. ”

"My brother-in-law is right, so whether it's this punctuation or movable type printing. None of them were made by this king. ”

This punctuation mark was invented by Kong Huiyuan, the thirty-third grandson of Confucius and the grandson of the contemporary Confucian family. If a saint invents this punctuation mark, I'm afraid no one dares to say anything, right? ”

"As for the movable type printing, as you can see. It was the king's princess Kong Jingrou who had a whim, so these two things have nothing to do with the king. Li Ke said with a smile.

"Lord Wang, my subordinates don't dare to be greedy for this great achievement no matter what." Kong Huiyuan hurriedly refused.

Before Li Ke could say anything, Kong Jingrou on the side widened her eyes. Then he said angrily to Kong Huiyuan: "When will the eldest brother get rid of your pedantic spirit?" ”

"In the future, by His Royal Highness's side, you will make contributions and glorify the lintel of my Qufu Confucius family. If we don't get rid of this pedantic habit, how can we achieve great things? ”

Looking at Kong Jingrou's serious expression, Li Ke almost couldn't hold back his laughter. Because this sentence was taught to Kong Jingrou by Li Ke last night.

Because Li Ke knew too much about Confucian students, these people were not only noble but also pedantic. Otherwise, it will not end up with the title of rotten Confucianism.

But Li Ke never expected that his wife would speak so eloquently. This can't help but make Li Ke feel that if it is in the 21st century, his wife is definitely an actor-level figure.