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Ministry of Industry.

"Ziyi, how is the paper research?" Li Yi looked at Zuo Bo in front of him and asked with a chuckle. Yes, after Li Yi left the hall, he did not run to accompany his wife and children as Guo Jia said, but rushed to the Ministry of Industry, because he had an idea, but before he put it forward, he had to confirm it with the Ministry of Industry now.

"Returning to my lord, some time ago, my subordinates have developed a new type of paper, which is not only cheaper but also easier to make, and the quality of the paper is also better." As he spoke, Zuo Bo took out a few pieces of new paper from his arms and presented them to Li Yi.

After taking the new paper, Li Yi tried it out, and immediately said with satisfaction, "Not bad!" It's better than the previous one. As he spoke, Li Yi turned his words, looked at Zuo Bo with blazing eyes and asked, "Is there a way to keep the cost of this kind of paper below five yuan?" ”

"Five cents?" Hearing this, Zuo Bo immediately frowned, and after a long while, he looked at Li Yi and said respectfully, "Returning to the lord, if you follow the latest papermaking technology and the assembly line method to make it, there should be no problem." ”

As mentioned before, because of Li Yi's mandatory decree, Dong Zhuo's new money did not bring too much trouble to Li Yi's rule. In addition, Bingzhou has always been in a fairly peaceful environment, which has made the price of goods in the territory under Li Yi's rule always maintain a very stable and low environment.

Even if a large number of displaced people move to the state, there will be no change in prices. Of course, Li Yi spent a lot of money, but in his opinion, it was all worth it. Because these people will bring him ten times or even a hundred times the reward in the future.

"Excellent! And what about speed? If I ask the Ministry of Industry to make a large amount of paper every month, will I be able to make it? Li Yiyan asked again. If the speed of making paper can only meet a small part, then Li Yi's idea can only be temporarily put on hold.

"This ...... I don't know how much the lord said, but ......" Hearing this, Saeki asked with some hesitation, and for some reason, he suddenly had a very bad feeling.

"Hmm...... It's best to be able to satisfy the people, and everyone has at least one ......," Li Yi said with a deep sigh. "But this is just the beginning, in the future, I will need more paper!"

"Sure enough......" When Zuo Bo heard Li Yi's words, his heart suddenly chuckled, and his face suddenly turned into a bitter gourd face, "The subordinates know that the lord wants to make all the people able to use the paper as soon as possible, but it's not ......" Speaking of this, Zuo Bo glanced at Li Yi with some hesitation, and said helplessly, "Isn't it too fast?" ”

Well, in fact, there is still one sentence in his heart that he didn't dare to say, that is, "Even if it can be produced, what is the use of those people using it?!" ”

Although now, with the strong support of Li Yi, the branches of Dadao College have been opened in all counties of Bingzhou and the major counties of Hanoi and Hedong, but even so, it is far from the national literacy mentioned by Li Yi before. Zuo Bo can even think that even if the output of paper can really reach the point where everyone can buy it, the vast majority of people don't know what to do with it.

"Hehe, I can provide you with a large number of slaves and maids to help make them, as well as money or materials for making paper...... Li Yi looked at Zuo Bo and smiled, "I just want to know if there is a way to meet a large number of needs!" ”

"This ......" Zuo Bo was shocked at first when he heard this, obviously he didn't expect Li Yi to say this, but then he said respectfully, "If that's the case, it should be possible, but it will take some time." ”

"Very well, then you should think about it first, and see how much materials, money, and slaves you need." Li Yi nodded, and then asked, "How much paper does the Ministry of Industry have now?" ”

"Back to the lord, there are not many pieces of paper that have been cut, but there are about 1,000 pieces of paper that have not been cut." Zuo Bo replied respectfully.

"Well, it's enough for now, get me two first." Li Yi commanded.

When he returned to the mansion, it was already dark, and after dinner, Li Yi accompanied his daughters and his wife and children for a while, and then plunged into the study with the two uncut papers.

"Hmm...... That's how it should be...... That's how it should be...... Tsk, it's a mistake, it's really troublesome......" Li Yi muttered as he designed.

I don't know how long it took, there was a slight knock on the door, and then I saw Cai Yan and Diao Chan slowly walking in, Diao Chan holding a tray in his hand with a cup of tea that was steaming all night.

"Gentleman, don't you rest so late?" Cai Yan brought the tea bowl to Li Yi and asked softly.

"Yes, I have a new idea, and I'm thinking about the specific content~" Li Yi heard this, and while picking up the tea bowl and drinking, he pointed to the paper full of words on the table. It was a piece of paper cut by Li Yi into two feet high and three feet wide, with a large number of words neatly written on it.

Seeing this, Cai Yan suddenly smiled and said, "Is the gentleman planning to write another masterpiece?" There was a hint of admiration and curiosity in his tone, not the ridicule he had when he saw [Li Yi's Art of War] before. Because after reading [Li Yizhi's Theory], Cai Yan was deeply shocked by Li Yi's talent, although she originally knew that her gentleman's talent was very high.

"Hehe, that's not it~" Li Yi heard this, stretched out his right hand and looked at Cai Yan and chuckled.

Seeing this, Cai Yan didn't say much, and walked straight to Li Yi's side and sat on his lap, feeling Li Yi's big hand on her body while looking at the content on the paper. On the side, Diao Chan stood there in a regular manner, pouring tea for Li Yi from time to time. However, a pair of smart eyes are constantly looking at the content on the paper.

After a long while, Cai Yan looked at Li Yi suspiciously and asked, "Gentleman, what are you ......" Cai Yan can understand all the content on it, but she doesn't understand why she wrote these contents on such a piece of paper at all.

"Hehe, this thing ~ called a newspaper ~ " Li Yi said with a chuckle when he heard this, and as he spoke, he briefly explained the meaning of the newspaper.

After Cai Yan listened, the seductive little mouth grew big, and his eyes were full of shock, but the Diao Chan on the side was not much better. After a long while, Cai Yan looked at Li Yi in surprise and asked, "Gentleman, can this work?" ”

"Hehe, it's naturally unlikely in the short term, but in the long run, the usefulness is definitely there, and it's not small~" Li Yi said with a smile.

Hearing this, Cai Yan nodded and said softly, "Since the gentleman already has a detailed idea, then Yan'er won't ask more." However, it is getting late, and the gentleman had better rest early. ”

"Yes, it's so late, it's time to rest~" Hearing Cai Yan's words, Li Yi looked at Cai Yan and smiled.

Hearing this, how could the two girls not know what Li Yi meant, they immediately blushed their cheeks, and looked at Li Yi expectantly.

Early the next morning.

"Newspapers?"

When Li Yi told the four of Xun about the idea of the newspaper, the four of them suddenly looked at Li Yi with a puzzled look like Cai Yan yesterday, obviously not quite understanding what this rather novel-sounding term meant.

"Not bad! Newspaper! Make a newspaper for sale in my name! This is information I want everyone who reads the newspaper to know! Li Yi looked at the four of them and said in a deep voice.

Just hearing Li Yi's words, the four of Xun looked at each other strangely, and then looked at Li Yi with a puzzled look, quietly waiting for Li Yi's explanation.

Obviously, just listening to Li Yi say this, they don't understand what the newspaper in Li Yi's mouth is for. However, they believed that since Li Yi would bring it up to them, he must have an explanation that could convince them.

Seeing this, Li Yi took out the newspaper he had made with his homework, looked at the four of them and said with a smile, "This is the newspaper I made last night, you can take a look." ”

Hearing this, the four of them hurriedly surrounded them and watched with a curious baby.

"Not only the content that appears on the notice, but also some interesting things, the recent situation in the world, and so on. For example, the victory that our army has just achieved in Sili and that Yang Ding can be written into the monthly report because he is afraid that our army will abandon the city and flee. Li Yi stood aside and kept explaining.

After a long while, the four of them returned to their seats and fell into deep thought, but Wang Gai and Wang Ling were frowning and thinking, obviously there were still some people who seemed to understand. On the contrary, Guo Jia and Xun had already pondered it and looked at Li Yi with a shocked expression.

"What does the lord mean by this newspaper that the people can think about what the lord wants them to think about on their own?" Xun looked at Li Yi suspiciously and asked.

Although the newspaper seems to be a different type of notice, it is just that there are many more inconsequential things that people love to read than ordinary notices.

But there's an even bigger difference, and that's active and passive. In the past, notices were nothing more than announcements issued by those in power, and a group of people gathered around to listen. Whatever they say, they listen to themselves. And this kind of monthly report turns the kind of indoctrination that is too direct into a more tactful influence.

It doesn't sound any different, isn't it all the things Li Yi wants them to know? But in fact, just the way of receiving it is different, there will be a big difference. Because it is always easier for people to believe the truth that they understand by themselves, even if it is not true.

And once this kind of newspaper is combined with the notice, the effect is not as simple as one plus one equals two. And unlike the era of self-media in later generations, in this era, Li Yi believes that as long as he implements his ideas, sooner or later, he can control the public opinion of the whole world.

"Oh, exactly! The will of the people is always the most difficult to control, in this case, it is better to influence them subtly. Li Yi said with an inscrutable smile.

I don't know why, hearing Li Yi's words, Xun's heart suddenly surfaced a trace of worry. It's just that before he could think about where this worry came from, Guo Jia on the side spoke.

"The lord's idea is naturally very good, but it ...... really implemented" Guo Jia said here, suddenly paused, and then looked at Li Yi in surprise and blurted out, "Dao Academy?!" ”

"Not bad! Avenue Academy! Li Yi nodded and said with a smile, "Now the branches of Dadao College have been opened all over the major counties of Bingzhou, Wei County, Hedong and Hanoi. There are already tens of thousands of disciples, and although most of them are just children, many of them are already able to read on their own. If they are allowed to teach literacy in their spare time, they can not only consolidate what they have learned, but also increase their participation. ”

"Of course, these people will not learn too fast because of their age, talent, etc., but if they learn while reading, I believe that in a few years, they will be able to read on their own." Li Yi said with a chuckle.

"And look here." Li Yi pointed to a corner of the newspaper, where there were a few small jokes that were suitable for people of this era. "These jokes are not very good, but for the people, I believe they will be very appealing. And ......" Speaking of this, Li Yi pointed to another place and said with a smile, "I think they will be quite interested in some interesting things about our people." ”

"In this way, people will naturally want to watch, and if they want to see it but can't understand it, they will find a way to find someone who can understand it and ask." Xun said in a deep voice.

"And once there are more people who can understand, those who can't understand will want to be able to understand themselves......" Guo Jia also agreed.

"That's it!" Li Yi stroked his palms and smiled, "And it is not only a newspaper for the common people, but also a newspaper for soldiers, local officials and even those merchants." ”

Hearing this, Guo Jia and Xun glanced at each other, and said in unison, "My subordinates have no opinions." Seeing this, Wang Gai and Wang Ling naturally did not open their mouths to object.

Seeing this, Li Yi suddenly changed his serious appearance and looked at Wang Ling and said, "Yanyun, the matter of making the monthly report will be handed over to you." Well...... Let me appoint you as the newspaper company's Sima, and be in charge of the production of the newspaper. ”

"But......" When Wang Ling heard this, he suddenly hesitated to say something.

"Don't worry, I'll guide you." Li Yi said with a smile.

Hearing Li Yi's words, Wang Ling breathed a sigh of relief and took the order quite excitedly. Although he still seems to understand something, there is no doubt that this so-called newspaper Sima seems to be valued by Li Yi.

In the days that followed, Li Yi basically taught Wang Ling how to compile the content of the newspaper. At the same time, ten suitable students were transferred from Avenue College to take charge of this matter.

However, as Zuo Bo said before, the current paper cannot be supplied to all the people according to Li Yi's idea, so Li Yi did not let them start printing immediately, but kept teaching them how to make it. As Li Yi said, the newspaper in his imagination should not only be aimed at the common people, but also at local officials, soldiers of the army, merchants from all over the country, and even those wealthy families in the locality.

Different groups of people naturally like to watch different content, and only by doing what they like can they get the results Li Yi wants.

At the same time, while teaching, Li Yi also discovered a wonderful talent, his name is Handan Chun, not only outstanding talent, but more importantly, he can write many jokes or satirical stories! After reading a few articles he wrote, Li Yi immediately mentioned them as the long history of the newspaper and asked him to assist Wang Ling.