Han Du received news from the Banknote Bureau that he must go there today.
Speaking of which, since Han Du started the price war with Fuqi Trading Company, he no longer has time to deal with the matter of the treasure bank transfer department. During this period, Xiong Shi was handling all the matters related to the treasure bank transfer.
"What's going on? You brought me here in such a hurry." As soon as Han Du stepped into the banknote bureau, he scolded Mr. Huang when he saw him.
Mr. Huang allowed Han Du to vent his anger and replied with a smile: "It's a good thing. The cotton pulp you asked for seems to be ready. We can't get an idea, so we asked you to come and take a look."
Let me take a look, then I don’t know what cotton pulp looks like?
But it doesn’t matter, just go and have a look.
"Let's go and have a look." Han Du waved his hand and walked ahead. Mr. Huang quickly followed.
Han Du came to the place where cotton pulp was fermented and looked at the cotton pulp in the cement pool. The cotton pulp is like milk, immersed in the pool as white as snow, in sharp contrast to the dark gray of the cement.
Han Du stretched his neck, as if he wanted to see through the cotton pulp.
Mr. Huang on the side saw that Han Du had not spoken for a long time, so he asked softly: "Sir, do you think this thing can be done?"
How do I know if it can be done?
Although Han Du has experienced the information age, this only means that he can easily obtain all kinds of all-encompassing information. It's like saying that Han Du has seen a lot of running pigs, but he has eaten very little pork.
Handu rarely has the opportunity to use it personally, that is, a keyboard powerhouse with almost zero actual operation.
It doesn't matter that he has zero practical skills. Han Du straightened up and looked around. This circle was full of masters of practical operations.
"Whether it works or not, you will know if you try it, right?"
Han Du waved and asked the craftsman to start making paper.
The craftsmen scooped the cotton pulp out of the water according to the previous process, and then used a wire roller to press out the watermark according to Han Du's requirements. Press it flat and smooth, wait until it is dry, and then peel off the paper. The Banknote Bureau originally had a special place for baking paper. In this way, there was no need to dry it slowly, which greatly saved time and improved the efficiency of papermaking.
These things are all done by craftsmen.
All Han Du has to do is drink tea in the office and wait for news from Mr. Huang.
After waiting for almost an hour or two, Mr. Huang stood at the door and lightly opened the door. He walked in with a roll of snow-white paper in his hand and a smile on his face.
As soon as he came in, Mr. Huang congratulated Han Du: "Sir, I am so happy. This piece of paper is ready in one go."
"real?"
When Han Du heard this, his eyes showed joy and he put the teacup on the table.
He stood up and quickly waved to Mr. Huang, "Quick, put it on the desk and let me see it."
Huang Lao hunched his body and spread the paper on the desk. He said with a flattering smile: "Sir, you can really turn decay into magic. The old man has never seen such good paper in his life. It is as white as the snow, without a trace. It’s variegated, and it’s much tougher than previous banknotes and can’t even be torn.”
After Mr. Huang finished laying the paper, Han Du looked at the paper on the desk with joy. Just as Mr. Huang said, some places on the white surface were still reflecting light in bits and pieces.
Han Du reached out and touched it, feeling that the paper was smooth, flat, and thicker than the paper he had touched before.
Seeing that Han Du was extremely satisfied, Huang Lao felt relieved, but then he thought of the materials used to make the paper and couldn't help but muttered, "It's just too expensive."
Expensive, that's natural.
Can paper made from cotton be inexpensive?
But in Han Du's opinion, even if it is a little more expensive, it is still worth it. After all, he is using this paper to make banknotes, that is, to create money. Is he still worried about the price?
The paper made of cotton is much tougher than ordinary straw paper. Handu can clearly feel the strong hardness of the edge of the paper when he touches the edge of the paper with his thumb. With a snap of his thumb, the paper bounced back easily, making a crisp sound.
Well, good stuff.
I don't know how Huang Lao and others made it, but the quality of this paper is not much different from the banknote paper in Han Du's memory.
Han Du lifted the paper from the desk.
At first, Mr. Huang didn't understand why Han Du did this, until Han Du raised it above his head and let the light pass through the paper.
The look of surprise in Huang Lao's eyes became more and more intense.
With trembling hands, he said tremblingly: "This, this~"
When Han Du heard Huang Lao's words, he turned around and smiled at him and said, "It's amazing, isn't it?"
"This, this..." Mr. Huang was stunned and murmured to himself, "Isn't this amazing? Sir, how is this done?"
A trace of weirdness appeared on Han Du's face, "You did it yourself and you don't know?" '
Han Du did not explain to Mr. Huang. He held the paper closer, put it in front of him, and asked, "Does it feel familiar?"
Mr. Huang took a closer look and asked hesitantly, as if suddenly enlightened: "Could this be pressed out by the wire roller?"
"That's right." Han Du replied affirmatively.
After thinking about it for a moment, Han Du ordered: "Pass this order, the method of making this paper is strictly prohibited from being spread to outsiders. Anyone who spreads it will be punished."
"Here!" Huang Lao looked serious and replied quickly.
When Han Du saw Mr. Huang agreed, the serious expression on his face softened a little.
Continuing with the arrangements, he said: "In addition, from today on, the Banknote Bureau and the Banknote Printing Bureau will be separated, and a high wall will be built in the middle to separate them. People in the Banknote Bureau are not allowed to inquire about any information about the printing of banknotes. People in the Banknote Printing Bureau You are also not allowed to inquire about any information about the production of banknotes."
"Yes." Huang Lao agreed immediately. At the same time, Mr. Huang asked doubtfully: "Sir, even if we separate the banknote paper bureau and the banknote printing bureau, I'm afraid it won't stop people from both sides from interacting with each other. After all, everyone still eats in the canteen now."
Yes, the high wall can separate the working time of the craftsmen of the two bureaus, but after all, everyone still eats together, so there will inevitably be contact.
After thinking about it, Han Du said: "Then set up a canteen next to the Banknote Printing Bureau and let people on both sides eat in their own canteens."
Huang Lao nodded and agreed.
"Also," Han Du pondered for a while and made a decision in his mind, "from now on, Mr. Huang, you will only be responsible for the affairs of the Banknote and Paper Bureau. I will leave Xiong Shi in charge of the Banknote and Printing Bureau for the time being."
As soon as Han Du finished speaking, Huang Lao's expression suddenly turned aside.
Han Du's move was equivalent to seizing power from Huang Lao. He was originally in charge of the craftsmen in both games, but now this is equivalent to losing half of his power instantly.
