Chapter 501: Reaping the Glory
Su Ye nodded and said, "Very good, then, I will provide the harness, direction, and funds, as for the plan and specific operation, I will leave it to you." Next, we will secretly try to build a new harness, and then conduct exploratory training within Plato's Academy. Once the effect is achieved, the temples must be notified, and then with the power of the temples, a secret cavalry regiment will be organized. I believe that our acquisition was completed before the Temple was notified. ”
"Don't worry! I will definitely give my full support to this acquisition! I can guarantee that everything will be done before the harness is handed over to the temple! However, I still have to discuss many details with you. For example, how do you get the temple to believe in the harness and keep it a secret? Nedel said.
Su Ye smiled slightly and said, "The eyes of the gods are long and bright, and they have already seen that there will be a war between Persia and Greece in the near future. When we offer the harness, it is the day when the gods are pleased and the temple is fully cooperative. ”
"I neglected your relationship with the Temple. However, rumors now say that many temples are dissatisfied with you in addition to the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of Wisdom, which is a big reason why those three stupid families dare to stop you at the door. Nedel said.
"Until the temple makes an official statement, everything is just speculation." Su Ye Dao.
"Not bad." Nedel thought as he spoke.
"We'll discuss the details in a few days, but I have one more important thing besides harness and porcelain, and in a way, probably one of the most correct things I've done in my life."
Nedern and Nedel looked attentive, staring into Su Ye's eyes.
"Thanks to the temporary access to Andrew's gift and the blessings of the gods, I recall many things from my childhood in Lion Harbor and at the same time inspire me. I have heard from other people that in some places, fishing nets, tree bark, bamboo, and other items are crushed and stewed into pulp, and then made into a thin layer, and then the water is removed, and with the help of various techniques, coarse paper can be made. Some of these papers are very poor, not even as good as the leaves of papyrus, but they have one thing in common, and that is that they are very soft. And this paper has one of the biggest benefits, the production cost is low! Very low, very low! It can be made from trees, bamboo, flax and even some grass. ”
Nedern's eyes widened, and there was a strange color in his eyes.
Nedel asked, "Low cost is a good thing, but can we make money?" ”
Su Ye smiled indifferently and said, "The next thing is the point, the cost of papermaking research is borne by me!" Once the development is successful, we only make high-end brands, and then, the formula, technology and everything of papermaking are open to the world! My goal is not to make money from papermaking, but to make all merchants, workshops, and temples feel that papermaking can make money, and then spread paper all over the world as quickly as possible! ”
Neden slowly turned his head and looked at Su Ye quietly, even in his fake eyes, there seemed to be a flash of brilliance.
"Why?" Nedel asked.
"Why not?" Su Ye asked rhetorically.
"If it's an opportunity to make money, why not take it into our hands?" Nedel asked.
"First, do you think I lack the opportunity to make money?"
“…… It seems that there is no shortage of it. ”
"Second, paper will become the vehicle of the world beyond land and sea, and it and words carry not only what we can see, but also experiences, knowledge and ideas that we cannot see. What we create is not a commodity, what we create is another new world! So, Mr. Nedle, and Mr. President behind you, do you just want to earn a little more Golden Eagle, or do you want to create a new world while earning Golden Eagle? ”
Nedle's breathing was slightly short.
He hurriedly restrained his emotions and said with tears and laughter: "Amazing, really powerful, worthy of being the two kings of the world." I, a businessman who has an eye for money, was moved by you. From my personal point of view, I would like to do this with you, but from the point of view of Plato's Chamber of Commerce, I cannot agree with all of them. But one thing I can guarantee is that if you pay for your own research, then our chamber of commerce will be willing to pay for it, and I'm sure a lot of magicians are willing to do it, Nedern, right? ”
The two men looked at Nedern.
Nedern raised his head slightly, smiled proudly, and said, "All magicians are willing to work hard to make paper, because every magician understands what a huge impact it will have on the whole world once cheap and practical paper appears. In other words, many magicians are studying papermaking, but they can't figure it out. Since Su Ye is willing to bear the cost, then I can gather a large number of magicians to join the ranks of studying papermaking. ”
"I love magicians." Nedel cheered enthusiastically.
Su Ye and Nedern looked at each other and smiled.
"Going with papermaking is movable type printing. Because no matter how good the paper is, the value can't compare to the words above. The principle of this printing technique is so simple that when I finish it, you will wonder why humans are so stupid that it took so long to find out. However, printing has high requirements for craftsmanship, otherwise it will only be a blurry handwriting. Therefore, it is necessary to dispatch magicians to refine matching magic weapons. Of course, the cost of the research is still borne by me, and once the development is successful, it will still be announced to the world. ”
"My heart is beating faster." Nedern's face flushed.
"Imagination is beautiful, but there are so many people who can read, and no matter how much paper and books there are, they are not very useful." Naidel Tract.
Nedern said, "Don't let your eyes dwell on the past and the present, look to the future." A hundred years ago, even the magicians themselves could not have realized that magic could be so great. And we are not aware of the impact of papermaking, movable type printing, and a large number of books on a hundred years from now. When the sun is at its brightest, it is never early in the morning, but at noon. ”
"Well, you're right about everything." Naidel Tract.
Ned looked at Su Ye and said slowly: "You bear the cost, shoulder the doubt, and you will definitely reap the glory." ”
Su Ye smiled slightly, but he was a little surprised in his heart, Niedeen's attitude was too solemn, more solemn than lecturing in class, and he was very uncomfortable.
"I'm a big fan of movable type printing and papermaking. I'm willing to join the team of magicians who study these two techniques for free, and I'm also going to do my best to recruit like-minded magicians. Not surprisingly, Archimedes would have enjoyed studying movable type printing. Nedern said.
"Excellent! However, we must first study papermaking, and only after we have enough good paper can we study movable type printing, and we must not use magic paper or papyrus to carry printing. So, we had to go hand in hand, developing porcelain, harness and paper at the same time, and buying horse farms. Su Ye said.
"You're making the world a better place. You said it, you did it. Nedern stared at Su Ye with a slightly strange gaze.
"I love a better world, and that means more golden opportunities." Nedel shouted praise.
"So, I'll go home and rest first, and from tomorrow onwards, we'll make this world a better place together." Su Ye smiled kindly.
The three of them got up, and Su Ye suddenly said: "I almost forgot, my weapon and equipment brand 'Dragon Slayer' will start selling in about half a month, and I am recruiting agents." In order for the Platonic Chamber of Commerce to obtain agency, it is better to prepare a large sum of money. ”
Nedel immediately said, "The same weapons and equipment as Sparta? You can rest assured, we will definitely give you a satisfactory price. I am sure that in the near future, the Dragon Slayer will become the most famous divine power equipment in the world. ”
"And magic weapons, though, it will take some time." Su Ye Dao.
"Working with you is the right choice for the Platonic Chamber of Commerce." Nedel shouted praise.
"It's also an honor to work with Plato's Chamber of Commerce." Su Ye Dao.
"I'll send you out." Nedern finished and glanced at Nedel.
Nedel smiled, "I'll report to the elder, we'll see you tomorrow!" ”
Late at night, Plato's Academy was quiet, but the lively afterglow of the celebration was still there, making the lush garden-style academy more heat-hot than usual.
"Whether it's horse harness or porcelain, it's nothing, but papermaking and movable type printing ...... It could provoke a huge counterattack. Nedern was careful and spoke slowly.
"So, I let the forces that might obstruct see the benefits. I studied papermaking to fight Egypt. Books are printed to promote the belief in the gods. Therefore, I will dedicate papermaking and printing to the temple of the goddess of wisdom first. And then...... Publicly announced in the Magical Council. As for other people seeing and using it, it has nothing to do with me. Su Ye said.
"Good, good." Nedern praised repeatedly.
"Paper, movable type printing and books will definitely make the world better and better." Su Ye smiled.
"yes. I've been thinking a world where everyone is literate, has paper, and has books to read, will be a better place than it is now. Nedern looked wistfully at the night sky.
"There will be all kinds of shortcomings in that kind of world, but it is indeed better than it is now, and it will definitely be even better." Su Ye's tone was full of nostalgia.
"Your name will be sung for all generations." Nedern Road.
"It's just possible." Su Ye Dao.
"Yes, it's not us who decides everything." Nedern sighed softly.
The two men walked quietly at night, and did not say goodbye until the gate.
Seeing Nedern turn to leave, Su Ye walked out the door.
The familiar carriage approached slowly.
Kelton jumped out of the carriage in a rage, enthusiastically spreading his arms and smiling in a flamboyant smile.
"Welcome back, great hero of Athens!"
Su Ye weakly accepted Kelton's embrace.
"You go all the way, all the way to the miracle!" Kelton looked at Su Ye with emotion.
"Stop talking nonsense, send me home to sleep first." Su Ye Dao.
"As you wish, let's talk in the car." Keldon said, making a gesture of please.
Getting into the carriage, the two exchange experiences and discuss the future of the dragon's beauty.
After a long time, the carriage came to a sudden stop.
"Master Su Ye, your door is blocked."
Su Ye got out of the carriage and looked at the large number of neighbors standing or sitting at the door, just like a party, blocking half of the street.
"Su Ye is back!"
Everyone smiled and flocked to it.