Bai Dinggong saw that Shao Xi had already said this, and he didn't say anything more. He also understood that this child felt sorry for them, first, because he felt sorry for them because they were old and shouldn't work so hard; The second is to see that they have taken out their life savings to do this, and it seems that their group of juniors have done nothing.

Thinking of this, Bai Dinggong's heart suddenly brightened, and he said to Shao Xi with a smile: "Okay then! Since you have the heart to take this matter down, we will not say anything, but if there is a shortage of money in the future, do not embarrass yourself, just ask me and the two of us, and we will support you with all our might. ”

Shao Xi hurriedly bowed down and replied: "If the student has a need, he will definitely ask for help from the two gentlemen, and if the gentleman is useful, he can only open his mouth and give instructions to the student, and the student will not dare to disobey." ”

Bai Dinggong nodded with satisfaction, Shao Xi, his protégé, he really appreciated it, his writing was outstanding, and he heard that he was also strong in martial arts! High-spirited, but also humble and polite, respectful and resourceful.

In his eyes, this student who has only been in the school for half a month has given him too many surprises, and now it can be said that it is his greatest pride, and he has always believed that this son's achievements will far surpass his own in the future.

"Shao Xi, there is another thing that the old man didn't have time to tell you just now, the old man has already written down your idea of creating movable type printing and bamboo paper manufacturing and opening a bookstore, so that your senior brother will be presented to the saint, maybe tomorrow the saint will summon you to the palace to ask about this matter, you had better be prepared in your heart."

"The students know that if this matter can be supported by the Holy Lord, it will be smoother, and then the lifelong dream of the two gentlemen will be realized, and tomorrow the students will explain the importance of this matter to the Holy Lord."

Liu Xingzhai saw that everyone was standing here and talking for a long time, which affected him to continue working, so he impatiently said to Shao Xi and the others: "Okay, okay, you all go back to rest!" I still have studies tomorrow! Shao Xi will also enter the palace tomorrow to face the saint, so don't join in the fun here. ”

Seeing that Old Master Liu said this, several people hurriedly saluted and said goodbye, Bai Jinqing and the others stayed in the academy, and Shao Xi went back to the Shuangxue Building alone.

This day has kept Shao Xi busy to death, and now he really misses the comfortable life in the grassland.

Early the next morning.

Early in the morning, Shao Xi was meditating in the room and practicing the mental method, when he received an edict from Gonggong Cao from the saint saying that he should enter the palace to face the saint. Shao Xi had already been mentally prepared for this, so he washed up briefly and went to the palace with Gonggong Cao.

Because the people of the whole city celebrated the Shangyuan Festival all night before, the streets at this time seemed a little deserted, and it may be that many families are still resting at this time.

Sitting in the carriage, Gonggong Cao said to Shao Xi with a happy face: "Last night, the saint received the excerpt of the old master Bai, and learned that Lord Shao created a new printing and papermaking technology, which can not only make everyone in the world afford to read, but also solve the difficulties of the imperial court. The old slave really saw it right at the beginning, Lord Shao was really very favored by the saints, and everything he did was very in line with the holy will. ”

"Gonggong Cao has an overreputation, as a courtier, he should share his worries for the saint, I just came up with a small idea, whether this matter can be successful or not depends on the meaning of the saint, after all, this matter is still very wide-ranging."

Gonggong Cao pursed his lips and smiled, "Don't worry!" When the old slave left the palace, the saint was very happy. ”

The carriage entered the palace all the way, and after getting off the car, Shao Xi followed Gonggong Cao all the way to the imperial study.

Since he was crowned an official by the saint, Shao Xi has never been to the court, and the saint authorized him not to go to the court, which is also exactly what he wants, looking at those old guys in the court, he will feel disgusted for them.

As soon as he walked outside the imperial study, he saw Xiao Yuzhi, the king of the tomb, walking out of the imperial study and taking a fair look with Shao Xi and Cao Gong.

Shao Xi hurriedly stepped forward to salute, and when Xiao Yuzhi saw that it was Shao Xi, he immediately smiled.

"Congratulations to Lord Shao, congratulations to Lord Shao! I just met my father, and he praised you. I heard that you have created a new printing and papermaking technology, which is a major event for the benefit of the country and the people for my Jingyuan Dynasty, Lord Shao is really a pillar of talent, and my father said that if this matter is successfully implemented, Lord Shao will be rewarded. ”

"His Royal Highness the King of Ling has won the award, and the lower officials are just doing their duty as a courtier, and they really don't dare to call themselves pillars, this is all the wisdom of the saints, the blessings of the people, and the lower officials are just acting on behalf of the saints."

Xiao Yuzhi laughed, "Lord Shao is too humble, this king has admired Lord Shao for a long time, but it is rare to see Lord Shao who is too busy!" Today it happens that this king and Lord Shao met here, and there are some things I want to ask Lord Shao, I wonder if Lord Shao can go back to the palace with this king after meeting his father, this king wants to make you a friend. ”

Shao Xi was a hundred unhappy in his heart, and said in his heart: "Your family is really troublesome, don't answer you Lao Tzu, I have to answer you correctly, I don't want to have anything to do with you princes and grandchildren, and if you don't make a mess one day." ”

But can you say that? I can't say it, unless I don't want it anymore.

"Thanks to His Royal Highness the King of Ling, since His Royal Highness ordered His Royal Highness to accompany him, please wait for a while, and then return to the palace with His Royal Highness after the official is holy."

"Meeting my father is naturally the most important thing, this king is here to wait for Lord Shao, Lord Shao, go in! Father is waiting for you. ”

Shao Xi saluted Xiao Yuzhi, then turned around and entered the imperial study.

At this time, Xiao Changyi was looking at the excerpt handed over by Bai Dinggong through Bai Jingnian last night, and he was very interested in Shao Xi's innovative movable type printing and bamboo paper manufacturing techniques, which are solving the biggest problem in book printing and local program entry for many years.

Seeing Shao Xi walk in, Xiao Changyi put the fold in his hand on the case, got up to meet Shao Xi and asked directly: "Shao Xi, you tell me the truth, is the movable type printing and bamboo paper manufacturing technique you created really feasible?" If it is really feasible, how difficult is it to fully implement it in Jingyuan China? How to solve the problem? ”

Shao Xi didn't make much politeness after giving Xiao Changyi a salute, and replied directly: "Your Majesty, there is no doubt about the feasibility of this movable type printing and bamboo paper manufacturing, but the printing of this movable type requires the production of a large number of copper movable type, and the demand for copper materials is huge, and the equipment and places used in printing and papermaking need to be uniformly standardized. As for the problems that may arise, that is, there may be a large number of private prints among the people, and there may be many errors, omissions and even tampering with the quality of the content of the books issued, which requires the imperial court to standardize and control the publication of books. The manufacture of paper can be liberalized, allowing private production and sales, but printing should be designated by the imperial court, private printing books must be reviewed and approved by the government, although the bookstore is allowed to set up privately, but the books sold also need to be reviewed and approved by the imperial court and the government, and the number of sales must be regularly taxed according to the number sold. In this way, it will not only benefit the common people, but also increase the relevant part of the tax revenue of the imperial court. ”

After listening to this, Xiao Changyi lowered his head and thought silently for a long time, feeling that Shao Xi's suggestions were all feasible, so he nodded and said with satisfaction: "You have done a great thing for this dynasty!" In the future, the records of the cases reported in various places will be more detailed, and the common people will also have books to read, so that the wisdom of the people will be greatly opened, which is a great achievement for you. ”

Shao Xi struck while the iron was hot and directly told Xiao Changyi what he thought.

"Your Majesty, this matter of supervision and verification is naturally done by the imperial court, but can the production of this utensil, the manufacture of paper, and the printing and sale of books be entrusted to me? First, I know more about this matter, and secondly, I am also an official of the imperial court, although formally private, but in fact His Majesty can also control all these things in his own hands in this way. The wide distribution of books and articles will naturally drive public opinion, and if this public opinion can be controlled in the hands of His Majesty, it will be beneficial to the stability of the entire Jingyuan Dynasty. ”

Xiao Changyi glanced at Shao Xi knowingly, and teased: "It's so righteous and awe-inspiring, in fact, you just want to make a lot of money from this, right?" After all, if you monopolize the manufacture of paper, the printing and sale of books, and even the production of utensils in the whole country, the wealth you earn every year is enough to catch up with my annual domestic income. ”

Shao Xi saw that his little abacus was exposed by Xiao Changyi in person, so he had to smile cheekily.

"Your Majesty, since it is impossible to completely avoid the private printing and private sale of the people, it is better to hand it over to a person you can trust, at least I can guarantee that I will not be greedy for the annual tax revenue, and besides, this idea is mine, Your Majesty, you should always reward me with something, right? It would be a reward for me to give me the right to manufacture, print, and sell. ”

Xiao Changyi couldn't laugh or cry when he looked at Shao Xi's ghostly appearance, so he nodded and agreed.

"Since this matter is entrusted to you, you cannot use the money in the treasury, I can allocate some money from the treasury to you, I don't care what you end up doing, remember to pay back my money when the time comes."

When Shao Xi heard that there was such a good thing as the emperor paying for his own business, he secretly rejoiced in his heart, and hurriedly bowed down to thank him and promised that if this matter was completed, he would not only return Xiao Changyi's internal funds, but also have a lot of interest.

Xiao Changyi is naturally happy to worry, Shao Xi goes to Zhang Luo, and he also has benefits when he makes money, of course he is willing to do this good thing of lending money to earn interest, after all, there is a certain limit to the amount of money in the treasury every year, and the money in the treasury cannot be used privately, and now it is equivalent to earning a sum of extra money for himself.

"No matter how much money you need, you just have to ask, as long as you can get it out of your pocket, I will fully support you in this matter, but if you make money in the future, should you also have a share of me?"

Shao Xi secretly laughed in his heart: "I didn't expect that this emperor's old boy was also plucked by geese, and wanted to earn some private wealth from me for his royal family." ”

"It's better than this, how about two transactions of net profit every year in His Majesty's internal money?"

Xiao Changyi was happy in his heart, and the two percent was also a lot of money! In this way, the royal treasury will also be full, and the renovation of each hall and the royal family will not have to be so nervous.

"Then I will grant you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The deal between the monarch and the minister was negotiated.