Ying Chengcheng ignored Qi Ai's complaints, and just pointed out with his right hand: "Please!" ”

The four of Han Cang felt that the soft couches in the side room were emitting a strong stench.

But Ying Chengcheng had already sat down calmly, and the four of Han Cang had to sit with them.

After everyone sat down, Ying Chengcheng spoke: "This gentleman has been on the expedition for more than half a year, and after he returned, he was entangled in all kinds of things, and he never summoned two masters. ”

"Two masters, how is Chang'an Paper researching?"

Qi Ai hurriedly took out a thick pile of paper from his bosom and offered it with both hands: "Your Excellency, after your lord's expedition, we will complete the attempt on the remaining one hundred and sixty-two preparation methods in accordance with your order. ”

"One hundred and seven of them failed to make paper."

"We have sealed the production process, the remaining pulp and the results from drying in the warehouse for future use."

"The paper obtained from the remaining fifty-five methods, as well as its production methods and test results, are all here."

After receiving the paper handed by Qi Ai, Ying Cheng's eyes lit up.

Compared with the first generation of Chang'an paper, although the color of this paper is still yellow, there are not so many visible fibers to the naked eye, the feel is slightly smoother, it is obviously much softer when bending, and the ink is more constricted and clear, and the degree of smudging is much better than that of the first generation of Chang'an paper.

Then open the second piece of paper, Ying Chengcheng saw that the ink on this paper was moist but not faint, and the layers were clear, but the texture of the paper was hard and brittle, and there was a risk of breaking with a little force.

The third paper is more extreme, the texture of the paper is quite soft and tough, but the ink on the paper is smudged into a ball, which is almost impossible to write, but suitable for wiping dirt.

The curiosity in Han Cang's heart suppressed his persistence in finding Zhu Youyi.

Holding the mask with his hand, Han Cang asked in a loud voice: "Can the minister look at this paper with the king?" ”

Qi Ai hurriedly took out another stack of papers from his arms: "The minister has prepared two copies, and Shangqing can also look at it himself." ”

"It's just that I'm going to bother Dr. Xu and Han Shangqing to watch together."

When the words fell, Qi Ai bowed apologetically to Xu Min.

Xu Min wanted to say something polite, but the ubiquitous smell made him unable to open his mouth at all, so he just returned the salute, hooked his neck and looked sideways at the stack of Chang'an paper in Han Cang's hand.

Qi Ai didn't seem to be in a smelly place at all, but sat in a dignified and serious imperial study, detailing the characteristics of each piece of Chang'an paper:

"Junshang, Han Shangqing, Dr. Xu, and others thought that this first piece of paper was not the most outstanding in terms of softness, delicacy, smudging, color, preservation time, and preservation difficulty, but it was the most comprehensive."

"The second piece of paper is the most suitable for writing, and the cost is only slightly more expensive than the original Chang'an paper, but it is more difficult to preserve, or it can be used for military school training."

"The third piece of paper is the softest, although it is too heavy to write, but in line with the guiding ideology of the king's 'finding problems, analyzing problems, and solving problems', the ministers and others thought that they could deeply study the key to the softness of this paper and use it on other Chang'an papers."

"The fourth piece of paper is the fairest, and although it has no other qualities, the ministers think it is ......."

Qi Ai had obviously put a lot of effort into explaining, and he also fully understood that His Holiness was generally short of time, and he didn't have so much time to wait for him to be promoted and suppressed.

The first paper is the most balanced and comprehensive paper, and it is also the most suitable paper for promotion to attract the attention of Yingchengcheng.

Although the second to eighth sheets have significant flaws, they are all leaders in a certain dimension, and can be used for special purposes or have the value of in-depth research.

The lower the paper, the lower the value, but Qi Ai can always find its unique meaning.

Ying Chengcheng patiently listened to Qi Ai's introduction, and said softly: "There are two masters and craftsmen. ”

"It is not easy to make such a detailed study, and this gentleman has his own reward."

Cao Mao immediately surrendered his hand: "The king has a good reputation, this is what we should do, and the king doesn't need to be rewarded again." ”

Qi Ai asked sincerely with three points of puzzlement: "Why did the king say this?" ”

"The minister has already handed over all the rewards given by the king and the king to his family, and he has never seen it at all."

"Because it doesn't matter!"

"To be able to observe the research and thinking of the king from time to time, and to be able to follow the thoughts and guidance of the king, and to attach to the tail of the king to develop and create such a great thing in the world, this is really a beautiful thing that we never dreamed of! We can bring our own dry food, and we will study things that benefit the country and the people with you, and we are also willing to eat them! ”

"It's the ministers of the clan who learned that the ministers could follow the king, and they were already discussing to open a page for the ministers on the family tree!"

"The king has repeatedly rewarded him heavily, and the minister has no shame?!"

Han Cang, Xu Min, and Cao Mao: ???

The three pairs of surprised eyes looked at Qi Ai.

There's a traitor out of our group of technicians!

Even Ying Chengcheng was dumbfounded.

Although there are many people who have racked their brains to praise him.

But he really hadn't heard such praise.

Rao is two generations of people were stiff for a moment before he smiled and said: "Merit is merit, and fault is fault." ”

"You craftsmen help you achieve your wishes, how can you treat your craftsmen harshly?"

"After all, you can't eat it as a meal if you leave a name in history and are respected by others."

Seeing that Ying Chengcheng was slightly embarrassed, Qi Ai immediately changed the topic: "The minister thinks that this new paper has made great progress compared to the original paper made by the king, and it is worth reopening the pond to make." ”

"It's just that this is a big deal, so the ministers didn't report it to the court after this paper was formed."

"I don't know what the king thinks, do you want to submit this paper to the court?"

The topic was pulled back to the topic, and Ying Chengcheng no longer thought about Qi Ai's goosebumps-giving words, but thought about it and asked: "Han Shangqing thinks that Daqin should sell this paper?" ”

Han Cang rubbed the first piece of Chang'an paper with his hand, and said in a deep voice: "The minister knows that the monarch has the heart to let everyone in the world use this Chang'an paper." ”

"But the minister's intentions, don't worry!"

"Today, there is little paper in Chang'an, and every time it is sold to other countries, it will be sold at a higher price by businessmen."

"The profits granted by the king were not obtained by the head of Qian, but by the merchants."

"The production method of this new Chang'an paper is much more complicated than that of the original paper, and even if the cost can be reduced, the output will be lower."

"I think that we should slightly increase the price of Chang'an paper sold to other countries, so as to earn more money to build more papermaking workshops and train more craftsmen."

"After Chang'an paper can basically meet the needs of people all over the world, we will take out this paper and sell it at a small amount at a high price."

"Step by step, it can last a long time!"

In Han Cang's view, in the current situation where supply is far less than demand, the top priority is to solve the problem first, and then solve the problem of whether it is good or not.

If industrial upgrading is carried out rashly, it will make the output even lower.

This inevitably leads to rising prices and the inability of the poor to buy Chang'an paper, which runs counter to Ying Chengcheng's original intention.

Ying Cheng smiled and bowed his head: "What Han Shangqing thinks is also what Benjun thinks." ”

"The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty will order Master Cao and Master Qi to order a group of craftsmen to present this new paper into the palace."

"At that time, please Han Shangqing play this advice and agree with the ministers."

Han Cang hurriedly handed over his hand: "This minister's business is also." ”

Ying Chengyun looked at Qi Ai again: "After the first batch of tests are completed, the paper mill in Chang'an Township has not used so many manpower. ”

"Next, the Chang'an Township Paper Workshop should be streamlined, leaving only thirty percent of the talented people who are talented in the research and production of Chang'an paper to continue to serve."

"Benjun is convinced of the intelligence and intelligence of my Great Qin craftsmen, and there will definitely be craftsmen who can come up with better ways to improve this Chang'an paper."

"So what you have to do is to continue to adjust the material ratio in the pulp and try more new materials."

"If the craftsman has any ingenuity, he can try to take the materials from the treasury."

"Those who can further improve the existing Chang'an paper will be rewarded with at least 10,000 yuan!"

"If the improvement effect is significant, this gentleman will not hesitate to give the king and ask for his knight!"

Ying Chengcheng's understanding of papermaking has long been taught.

The next thing that can be done is to rely on the financial resources of Chang'an Junfu and the profits from the sale of Chang'an paper to carry out violent exhaustive verification!

Ying Chengcheng believes that as long as you try enough, you can always find the right route.

Ying Chengcheng also hopes that the reward can mobilize the subjective initiative of the paper mill craftsmen, use their ingenuity to speed up the exhaustion, and even directly lead the paper mill to the right path!

Qi Ai and Cao Mao were all overjoyed, and they all bowed their hands: "Colleagues on behalf of the ministers thank you!" ”

Ying Chengcheng said calmly: "If you have merit, this monarch will not hesitate to reward you." ”

"However, who dares to divulge the craftsmanship of Chang'an paper, or take Chang'an paper out of the workshop that has not yet decided to be mass-produced?"

"The sword in Benjun's hand is not that he can't drink the blood of the Qin people!"

Ying Chengcheng did not deliberately release his killing intent and hissed angrily.

But a layer of cold sweat oozed from the backs of Qi Ai and Cao Mao's foreheads.

No one will doubt whether Ying Cheng Chan dares to kill, and no one will doubt whether the sword in Ying Cheng Chan's hand is still sharp.

They will only doubt whether Ying Chengcheng can abide by the "Qin Law" and only destroy his gate according to the law after someone leaks the secret, instead of slaughtering his clan!

Even Qi Ai didn't dare to say good and obedient at this time, so he could only give up his hands firmly and sincerely with Cao Mao: "The ministers will live up to the king!" ”

Your Majesty!

Don't underestimate the bond between me and the Nine Clans!

Ying Cheng smiled happily: "The two masters are doing things, and Benjun is still at ease." ”

Qi Ai squeezed out a smile: "How can the ministers drag on the things that the king explained?" ”

"It's just that the minister is stupid."

"After the paper mill staff is reduced this time, it is inevitable that some craftsmen will leave the paper mill."

"Chenshi didn't know how to continue to control these craftsmen after they left the paper mill and went to various places, so as not to leak secrets."

Ying Chengcheng patiently explained: "Master Qi can rest assured. ”

"Although these craftsmen will be reduced from the paper mill, they are all skilled, talented, and loyal craftsmen, how can this gentleman be willing to let them scatter?"

"Benjun will build another workshop not far from the paper mill to conduct new research."

"This is also the purpose of this gentleman's search for the two masters, Han Shangqing and Dr. Xu to come to Chang'an Junfu today."

Cao Mao's eyes suddenly lit up: "You have a new idea again?" ”

(End of chapter)