Chapter 49: Qin Shi Huang Discovers Paper
Saga Mountain, in the depths, was originally a place where fierce beasts gathered, but at this moment it seems to be very solemn, the tiger roars and the crane is no more, and the birds and beasts chase and disappear, but in exchange for the traces of the beast within a radius of ten miles.
Not far away, a place was artificially carved out, and new wooden houses were built, and from time to time there were rough shouts and screams of fright.
This is a very large cottage, and the figures in the cottage are shaking, and from time to time there are three or five people patrolling back and forth.
"Big boss, we have made a contribution this time, and we have kidnapped dozens of girls, which is enough for our cottage children to live happily for a few days."
It is the second master who speaks.
"Big brother, we're not bad, the beasts around us have been cleaned up, no, we brought back a lot of meat, and we can get drunk tonight."
The third master said without admitting defeat.
The big boss nodded approvingly, but his eyes scanned, and asked, "Where is the military advisor?" ”
"This time it will definitely attract the attention of the tyrannical Qin, and the military division will be deployed?"
"The military advisor is dedicated."
The head of the big boss instructed: "Xiang Gong instructed, you must be careful, during this time as much food as possible, weapons and other reserves are sufficient, and when the tyrant patrols the east, it will be the day when we come out." ”
"We will obey it."
The three of them laughed, and walked inside, where there were bursts of screaming and wheezing.
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Ying Zheng has endless government affairs to deal with every day, and he is busy with anxiety.
In the eyes of the people, he was a tyrant, but in reality he was a diligent monarch, and he must have seen every piece of music that was handed over, so that he could see him busy at all times.
In front of him were a lot of bamboo rolls, piled up on the desk, and Ying Zheng looked at each one so seriously.
"This damn case is very heavy."
Yes, he was tired of facing this thing day and night, but the government had to make him do this.
He has a good habit of copying any government affairs himself. This work was originally done by Zhao Gao, but Zhao Gao was sent out by him to do big things, so he naturally had to do it himself.
After a while, he stretched his waist, got up to loosen his muscles, and habitually walked on the path, if it was usual, he would definitely go to Yin Yan's flower garden to have a look, but today he changed his attention and went to see Fusu.
Since Chun Yuyue was released to Chang'an Township, Fusu has rarely been with him, and Yingzheng wants to see if his son has changed.
"Your Majesty......"
When the attendants around Fusu saw His Majesty arrive, they were sincerely frightened, and hurriedly prostrate on the ground to salute.
"Don't make a noise!" Ying Zheng motioned for the waiter to step aside, and tiptoed into Fusu's study.
At this moment, Fusu was seriously looking at a yellowed object, which was boxy, slightly smaller than a bamboo scroll, but very novel.
It's thin and never seen before.
This is something that Han Shaofu personally sent over yesterday, saying that this is called paper and is used for writing.
Fusu was particularly curious, so he took the pen on it, touched it lightly, and left a clear inkstone trace on it, and then wrote the word 'Su', which was very smart.
"I can really write!"
Amazed, he continued to write, and before he knew it, he had written all his favorite words on it, without any sense of disobedience.
"This thing is good!"
So, a big book, a few pieces of paper were written by him full.
Ying Zheng walked over, saw Fusu was very serious, and was very relieved, and secretly said that his son had really grown since he left Chun Yuyue, so he wanted to see what he was writing.
When he looked closely, he found that something was wrong, he was writing, but the thing he wrote was not a bamboo scroll, but a thin, light-looking thing.
This thing clearly recorded the words written by Fusu, and it was so natural.
After writing one, Fusu changed it again, and continued to write.
Soon, he finished writing several sheets, and then, Fusu stacked them all on top of each other, and it was just a little bit, and it looked like nothing when he picked it up.
"It's amazing."
Ying Zheng groaned, and then slowly spoke, "What is this?" ”
Fusu found out that his father had arrived, and hurriedly saluted, and then said, "This is paper, for writing." ”
"Paper?" Ying Zheng was very curious, so he stepped forward and tried it, and sure enough, it was light and practical, and it was much stronger than the bulky thing of the bamboo roll.
For a moment, his mind came alive: this thing is light and does not take up space, if all the bamboo scrolls on his desk are replaced with this thing, wouldn't it be much more convenient?
Hey! It seems like it's possible.
Ying Zheng was overjoyed, so he asked, "But there is still this thing?" Ordered someone to send some to Zhangtai Palace. ”
Fusu was embarrassed, it was really Han Kuangling who sent such a little, he had already used a lot, and there was not much left, how could he send this little bit, it was the monarch! One point is to insult the emperor.
"The sons don't have much, and the sons are guilty." He hurriedly knelt down and pleaded guilty.
Yingzheng was disappointed, but he couldn't blame Fusu, so he asked, "Where did this thing come from?" Who's from it? ”
"Erchen doesn't know, it was sent by Han Shaofu."
Usually, the relationship between Fusu and Han Kuangling is good, and they will send some new things over.
"Summoning Han Shaofu, I want to know who this thing came from."
Ying Zheng was calm, but his inner urgency was not revealed. Yes, it's urgency, and he sees something in it.
Soon, Han Kuangling was summoned, and he said that it was Li Zhao.
In fact, after knowing the practicality of paper, Han Kuangling immediately went to the paper shop in the eastern suburbs, but he could buy too little, so he asked who made it in order to ask for more.
But after investigating Chang'an Township, he hesitated, because it was Li Zhao's place, the disgusting but deeply favored by the emperor, he didn't dare to investigate further, and later learned from some readers that the shopkeeper Xiao He had said that it was made by his young master.
Xiao He is from Chang'an Township, and the only owner of Chang'an Township is not Li Zhao.
"Li Zhao?" Ying Zheng seemed to be smiling, and a hint of surprise appeared between his eyebrows, "Did he really do it?" ”
Yes, he still remembered that Li Zhao's heart at the court meeting mentioned 'paper', and also mentioned that paper can replace bamboo rolls and the like, so it seems that he did it.
"How much does it cost?"
"One and a half Qin, two or two, if you buy in large quantities, one and a half Qin, two or three." Han Kuangling said truthfully.
"One and a half Qin, two or two?" Ying Zheng's face showed surprise, and a smile bloomed.
This is an astonishing number, one and a half Qin, two or even three, what does this mean, it means that a large number of students can use it, and poor students do not have to be poorer because of the imperial examination.
Paper is a necessary thing for students, if everyone can use it, doesn't that mean that there is no need to worry about talent problems?
This is a significant move and a sign of great prosperity in Great Qin.
"That kid, it's really very human!"
Extremely admirable, this remark, Li Zhao's status was once again raised.