When they heard that King Yan had begun to play, everyone subconsciously pricked up their ears, and some people looked towards him. Maybe, they all want to know what King Yan is going to say.
Situ Mingtang took out the written folded book from his arms, as well as the ancient books he took from Jiang Xianyun, and presented them to him.
He looked at the emperor with a serious look on his face.
"Your Majesty, the daughter of an old friend of Concubine Chen, she accidentally obtained an ancient book. It recorded an invention that can be used to enlarge and print books in batches. Books can be published in large quantities without manual copying. This invention is called Please ask the emperor to take a look at the movable type printing technology."
He didn't understand something about movable type printing.
However, he understood that it could be used to enlarge and print books in batches. It can still be done. If so, then he should take a closer look.
"Send it up..."
Signal the eunuch next to you to bring it.
After hearing this, the eunuch who was standing aside respectfully walked to King Yan, respectfully reached out and took the folded book and the book, and presented them to the emperor immediately.
Your Majesty, first he looked through the large folded copy of King Yan's memorial, and then he looked through the damaged ancient book. A look of shock appeared on his face. His expression became serious and gradually turned into joy. It can be seen that he was very excited at this time. .
He casually patted it on the armrest of the dragon chair beside him, and it could be said that the dragon looked happy.
"good…"
"I didn't expect that there are such talents in this world who can come up with such a practical method. If this method is implemented, then everyone in our Dongyun Kingdom can read. Okay, great. God is really blessing our Dongyun Kingdom. …”
At this time, all the civil and military officials looked confused. They probably didn't know why the emperor was so happy. I was even more curious about what King Yan had presented to him that could make the emperor take it so seriously that Long Yan was so happy. He also said that from the words of God blessing Dongyun Kingdom, it can be seen that it must not be simple.
"Prince, come and take a look."
Since he is preparing to abdicate, this matter must be left to the Crown Prince for implementation. If the Crown Prince can make some achievements through this, it will definitely be better to succeed to the throne.
"yes…"
The prince responded, walked to the emperor, reached out and took the folded books and ancient books in his hand. After looking through it carefully, I also had a look of shock and excitement on my face. Fortunately, he has seen the world and behaved quite calmly.
"Okay, it can still be like this."
How come no one thought of this method before.
"Congratulations, father."
The prince calmed down his emotions and saluted the emperor. "...This old gentleman named Bi Sheng is indeed a great talent. He was able to come up with such a method. This movable type printing technology is really unheard of, but it is practical. I admire it.
I think this technology should be implemented as soon as possible. In addition, Erchen suggested that the person who invented this method should be recorded in the annals of history so that future generations would remember it. "
The emperor nodded.
"It should be so..."
While he was happy, the emperor also did not forget that someone had presented this book to him.
Looking at King Yan sitting in the wheelchair, the emperor asked.
"I heard that this book was obtained by the daughter of my old friend, the king's sister-in-law. I wonder where this person is now? Which girl is she from? I should reward her."
Situ Mingtang held up his hands and saluted, and then he said: "The girl who returned to the emperor to present the book is currently living in the minister's house. She is from the Jiang clan in Xijun County, and her name is Jiang Xianyun.
This girl was kind-hearted. When she presented this invention, I asked her if there was anything she wanted. She said that as a citizen of Dongyun Kingdom, it was her duty to do something for her country and she did not need any reward. "
After the emperor heard this, he was quite relieved. The people under his rule could think this way, which showed that they trusted him as the emperor. He was in a good mood and smiled even more.
He waved his hand.
"Okay, I didn't expect that there is such a girl in the world who is indifferent to fame and fortune and has such a good character. Although she said she doesn't want rewards, I can't treat one with favoritism..."
"According to my decree, Jiang Xianyun, the daughter of the Jiang family in Xijun County, has a good character. She has done great service in presenting ancient books today. She is hereby named the county owner of Xijun County. A reward of one thousand taels, a hundred pieces of brocade, and a county owner's palace.
Immediate relatives, if they hold public office, can be promoted one level. In addition, direct relatives will receive a reward of 100 cattle and sheep each, and 100 acres of fertile land... The rest of the clan will be exempt from taxes for three years..."
Situ Mingtang lowered his eyes slightly.
Not surprising, it was pretty much what he thought.
The emperor's reward was absolutely right and not light. Even her people were exempted from taxes for three years. Immediate relatives, even without official positions, can still have hundreds of acres of land. For ordinary people, cattle and sheep land is the basis of survival. Having land makes me feel at ease. Just imagine, an ordinary family only has seven or eight acres of land, and they can eat enough just by planting. A hundred acres of land is already wealthy.
(Don’t be fooled. The heroine has been fooled by the idea of farming dozens of acres of land in a few days. It is impossible to complete, and she will be exhausted even if she is tired. In modern times, one acre of land can dig more than three thousand kilograms of potatoes.)
From now on, she is no longer an ordinary citizen, but the head of Xijun County. From now on, as long as she doesn't make any big mistakes, she will be able to live her life in glory and wealth.
Generally speaking, for a woman to be named a county head, either her parents have made great contributions, or she has been favored by the emperor, or she has made great contributions to be named a county head.
The county head can receive a salary of 600 taels of silver every year, and he can also receive rice, grain and brocade every month. In other words, as long as she doesn't make any big mistakes, she will be able to live her whole life with no worries about food and clothing, and live her life in glory and wealth. Just imagine, ordinary people at the bottom of Dongyun Kingdom can maintain normal expenses for a month with three taels of silver, and can eat two meals of meat every month. So, don't underestimate six hundred taels, it is really a lot.
Hearing that he was the county lord and was being rewarded, the civil and military officials felt that the reward was too much.
The prime minister was the first to step forward and salute, and then said: "Your Majesty, you can't... Historically, if your parents have not made great contributions, how can you be named the head of the county."
Then the Minister of the Ministry of Justice also stepped forward and said: "Yes, please take back the emperor's order. How can a girl from an ordinary family be so lucky to become the county head..."
Before the two of them could continue talking, the emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, looked at the two of them with a sullen face and began to speak venomously.
"Two dear friends, you don't speak when you should speak, and you don't speak when you shouldn't. I find that you talk too much..."
"What? Do you think I am too old to do small things like who should be rewarded and who should not be rewarded?"
When they heard this, they both knelt down.
"Your Majesty, calm down."
The emperor raised his hand and said, "Prince, pass on the things that the girl offered so that all your dear friends can have a look."
"Yes, I obey your orders."
The prince responded, walked directly to the prime minister and the two men, and handed the books in his hands to them. "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please take a look first and make a final decision."
"yes…"
Prime Minister Li and Mr. Zhao responded and began to read ancient books together. I was also curious in my heart as to what His Highness Prince Yan presented to me.
(End of chapter)
