CHAPTER XIII

On this day, when the First Emperor was discussing with Wang Jian Li Si and other ministers how to fight a battle to recover the Hexi Plain, the eunuch sent a box.

As soon as the First Emperor opened it, he saw a piece of white paper lying inside, and it was written: The paper and ceramics have been completed, and it is time to invite my father to come and witness it.

The First Emperor carefully picked up the thin piece of paper, as if he was afraid of being damaged, but soon found that the paper was not easy to break.

"Your Majesty, what is this?" Lees asked.

The First Emperor did not answer, but picked up a brush and wrote two words on it, but the ink did not penetrate the paper, and the writing was extremely smooth.

"Good, good! Come! Gather the hundred officials, I want to take you to see what a miracle is! The First Emperor said loudly.

Li Si has a messy head, what's the situation? What is it in His Majesty's hand that His Majesty the Emperor is holding? Why did a miracle suddenly happen?

Wang Jian on the side knew it, but he was a little anxious at this time, and hurriedly gave the first emperor a few looks.

The First Emperor was a little carried away with joy at first, but when he saw Wang Jian's eyes, he suddenly sobered up, and he couldn't reveal his identity in front of that kid! But as long as you bring hundreds of officials over, Da Sheng, who witnesses the paper as the emperor, can only sacrifice "Zhao Zheng" to go out to do errands.

The First Emperor called Wang Jian over, whispered a few words in Wang Qian's ear, and let Wang Jian leave first.

At this time, Qin Xi was checking whether there was a problem with this batch of paper, in fact, the yield of this batch of paper was not high, and the damage was as much as seventy percent, mainly because the workers and Qin Xi were not very skilled.

However, as the further back you go, the more skilled you become, and a large part of the remaining thirty percent is made later.

The overseer looked at the white paper and said happily: "Childe, you have created a miracle on this day, and with this paper, the whole world will thank you!" ”

Qin Xi smiled: "This is just the first step, we will make softer paper in the future, soft paper that can wipe the butt and wipe the nose, I am fed up with using bamboo chips." ”

The overseer was stunned, he didn't know what to say, such a good paper to wipe his butt was too violent.

Qin Xi said: "Okay, let's start the production of the next batch of paper, we will send more manpower, continue to expand, and try to let the paper flow out of our energy continuously." Whether all the people in the world can afford to read or not depends on you. ”

"Childe, rest assured, in order for everyone in the world to be able to afford to read, even if we are tired to death here, we will never complain!" The overseer said excitedly.

Qin Xi patted the overseer's shoulder and said, "Don't say that, you are the only ones who can make paper in this world, if you are tired to death, then this paper will have to break." ”

"Childe said that he laughed, as long as Childe is there, this paper will not be broken!"

At this time, the housekeeper came with Wang Qian.

Wang Jian said directly: "Second brother, you prepare, His Majesty the Emperor will bring hundreds of officials to see the paper you made." ”

Suddenly, everyone was startled, and Qin Xi said, "Didn't I just call you and my father, eldest brother?" How did His Majesty the Emperor know? ”

Wang Jian said: "It's all my fault for the eldest brother, but I said that I leaked my mouth and let His Majesty the Emperor know." By the way, your father went out to do something for His Majesty the Emperor, and he can't come today. ”

"Regardless of him, the main thing is to deal with His Majesty the Emperor first, so big brother, I haven't seen His Majesty the Emperor either, or you can arrange it." Qin Xi said.

"No, it's what it should be, His Majesty the Emperor doesn't like things that are too deliberate." Wang Jian said.

Qin Xi thought for a while and said, "Then let's look at the paper first, the kiln over there still needs to be burned for a while,"

"Okay, then I'll go to His Majesty the Emperor first, you have to be ready, don't have problems then." Wang Jian said that he hurriedly got on his horse and left.

Qin Xi slapped his forehead and said, "What is this called, tell everyone to prepare, don't tremble your hands just because His Majesty the Emperor is in person, if there is a problem, it will be a shame and a big loss." ”

"My subordinates understand, please rest assured!" The overseer said.

After arranging the paper factory, Qin Xi ran to the pottery factory, and it must be arranged here, but there must be no mistakes, otherwise with the character of the first emperor, maybe he will fall to the ground.

After arranging everything, I waited for almost two hours before I saw the mighty people and horses appear in sight.

Hundreds of troops escorted the carriage and officials of the First Emperor, and slowly came to the side of the paper mill.

Qin Xi led everyone to bow and bow, and called His Majesty the Emperor for ten thousand years! Great Qin 10,000 years!

"Get up." The hoarse voice of the First Emperor was heard in the carriage.

I saw the First Emperor pinching his neck in the carriage and said, "I am not feeling well today, Li Si, you can go and observe it on my behalf." ”

"No." Li Si's heart was full of doubts at this time, why could His Majesty the Emperor not see this young man?

And Qin Xi was a little regretful, he didn't expect to see this Emperor of the Ages this time, it's a pity.

Qin Xi took Li Si and Baiguan into the paper mill, and after the order, the workers took action, so that Baiguan could see the papermaking process almost completely.

Lees asked, "Is this paper made from these barks?" ”

"That's right, you can also use bamboo, grass, and other things, and the waste paper can also be reused." Qin Xi said.

Li Si sighed: "It's really a miracle to turn decay." ”

Qin Xi pointed to the workers making paper in the water and said: "This papermaking is the most critical step, which can determine whether the paper can be formed and the thickness of the paper. After the papermaking is completed, the paper is pressed and baked, and finally the paper can be formed. ”

Qin Xi took a pile of cut paper and said, "This is the finished paper, please take a look at it." ”

Li Si took the paper, stretched out his hand, an official handed over the brush, and Li Si directly wrote down a Li character. After picking up the paper, everyone saw that the handwriting on the paper was clear, and the ink had not penetrated the paper, and all the officials were shocked.

Qin Xi said with a smile: "With this paper, the knowledge of five carts of bamboo slips, a few hundred pieces of paper can be written, and there are more than two hundred pieces of paper in the prime minister's hand." ”

Li Si said: "You have done a great thing for the world's scholars." ”

Qin Xi said: "This paper is cheap, and even civilians can afford it, so this paper should be used by people all over the world." ”

Li Si nodded, but his eyes looking at Qin Xi had a hint of solemnity.

After leaving the paper mill, Li Si handed the paper in his hand to the First Emperor, and the First Emperor whispered to Li Si: "With this paper, I am afraid there is no problem in opening a school." ”

"It also depends on how much paper is produced." Lees said.

"I know, let's go to the next place." The First Emperor said.

"No!"

After Li Si got out of the carriage, he said to Qin Xi: "Lord Qin, His Majesty the Emperor said to go to the next place." ”

"No, please follow me." Qin Xi said and led the way in front.

Li Si followed behind, his face was a little solemn, and he guessed in his heart that this kid in front of him must have something to do with the change that the First Emperor suddenly appeared.