"Library?"
After hearing Chen Zhou's words, Cao Ang and the others found it difficult to imagine what kind of existence the library pavilion was.
Chen Zhou saw that they were a little confused and explained: "The library I proposed will try to include all the books in the world. As long as we are students of Taixue or scholars who want to learn knowledge, they can enter the library to browse books and borrow them. …”
This model is almost the library of the future.
In ancient times, not everyone could afford books.
Even after the Three Kingdoms, lower-cost paper books were regarded as sky-high luxuries in the eyes of some poor scholars or ordinary people in Li. However, these people were eager to read, so the role of the library came into play.
In the past, ordinary scholars who wanted to study could only humbly beg those aristocratic families with rich collections of books.
But with the Library Pavilion, readers can get rid of this state.
The family's monopoly on knowledge can be greatly alleviated, and it can also lay the foundation for breaking the monopoly, so the existence of the library is very meaningful.
After hearing Chen Zhou's words, Cao Fu thought for a while and asked, "Wouldn't it take a lot of books to do what the teacher said?"
The books in the library are not for sale, they are free to browse, and the quantity needs to be very large.
Chen Zhou raised the printed book and said: "With this here, will we still be short of books? In addition, if you are worried about the books being damaged, just do a good job in daily maintenance! A true scholar still cherishes books. .”
They think this makes sense.
"To you, the Library Pavilion may not be able to see the value behind it for the time being, but to the young master, it is of great significance." Chen Zhou added.
After hearing this, Cao Ang thought carefully for a moment and agreed with what Chen Zhou meant.
If Cao Cao really wanted to stand up for the Han Dynasty, then the Library Pavilion would be of great significance to him and would be beneficial to the entire Cao family in the future.
"Thank you sir."
Cao Ang bowed solemnly.
Cao Tai and Cao Fu still don't understand a bit, but they don't worry too much.
Just make sure the books are what they can make.
"Next, you print a lot of books."
Chen Zhou ordered: "The more quantity, the better. If there is no money for printing, let our gold captain dig a few royal tombs, and the money will be there. Now the Lord is in an embarrassing situation. Whether we can break the situation depends on these." book."
"We understand."
Cao Tai and Cao Fu said in unison.
Chen Zhou rubbed his hands gently and said, "The weather is too cold. I may be too lazy to care too much. You can make your own decisions according to the plan."
Anyway, whatever he arranged for them to do was done for the Cao family.
They also take the credit for their work. Chen Zhou, the hands-off shopkeeper, did it very simply and ensured that their direction did not deviate. The rest was left to them to use freely.
After sending Chen Zhou away, Cao Ang took Cao Tai and two others back to the city and presented their finished products to Cao Cao.
Cao Cao was handling government affairs when he suddenly saw the book Cao Ang brought back and asked in surprise: "Did you make this?"
"That's right!"
Cao Ang nodded.
After receiving the affirmation, Cao Cao looked through it for a while and confirmed that the book was made of paper, and the paper used was much better than the Caihou paper he knew.
The paper is thick and the handwriting is clear.
Even if you rub it with your hands, it won't damage the paper.
"Did Duzhi ask you to make this paper? How much does it cost to print a book using your method?" Cao Cao asked.
"Go back to uncle."
Cao Taixian said: "Mr. taught us how to make paper. If we print books according to his method, if we print one book, it will not be much cheaper. However, the more we print, the cheaper it will be. For example, if we print a hundred books, on average, each book will be printed." One copy costs eight hundred dollars, but if you print a thousand copies, each copy costs less than four hundred dollars on average. The more, the cheaper it is."
"good!"
After hearing this, Cao Cao shouted excitedly.
A book on bamboo slips is much cheaper than 800 yuan.
Bamboo slips and books are not measured by value. If value must be used, it would not be ordinary copper coins, five baht coins, etc., but gold, cloth and grain.
Even if it costs 800 yuan a piece, the price is far lower than the bamboo slips.
How will this paper book play a role in the future? With Cao Cao's knowledge and status, he can instantly think of a series of benefits. The most important thing is to break through the family's blockade and control of knowledge.
If the aristocratic family does not give books, then he will make books, and the books he creates will be more and better than those of the aristocratic family.
If he really succeeds in replacing the Han Dynasty in the future, these books will definitely be a big help to him and can lay a lot of foundation for him and even control his speech.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao looked at the book in his hand with ardent eyes and said: "What to do next, I believe Du Zhi has already made arrangements. I will not interfere or disturb your progress. You can implement it according to Du Zhi's original plan." ,how?"
"No problem at all."
Cao Ang and the other three said in unison.
"Brother."
At this time, Xia Houyuan walked in and said: "We have decided on the location of the Imperial Academy. It is in the open space on the east side of the palace. What do you think?"
After finishing speaking, he also placed a floor plan of Xudu on Cao Cao's desk.
Cao Cao looked at it for a while. The place was not far from the palace and close to their Cao family. From the location, it was just right. He agreed: "Then this is it. You can arrange for people to do the construction as soon as possible. We still have enough money and food." , don’t be afraid of spending money.”
"good!"
Xia Houyuan responded, then looked at Cao Fu and the others, and asked curiously: "Wen Cheng, why are you here?"
Cao Cao smiled and said: "Wen Cheng and the others are here to receive merit. Under the leadership of Du Zhi, they completely helped me solve a problem. You go back first, and I will send the rewards to your homes later."
"Thank you uncle!"
Cao and Tai left happily.
Seeing this, Xia Houyuan couldn't help but feel sour, and discussed: "Brother, why don't you have a chat with Du Zhi and see if you can give those bastards in my family another chance?"
Cao Cao shook his head and said: "It's not like you don't know what Du Zhi's character is. As long as he is determined, he will not change."
Xia Houyuan said angrily: "Those two bastards...Brother, the construction team will be in place tomorrow to rebuild the Imperial Academy. I won't disturb you. I have to go back and beat my son."
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and his hands itched. He was ready to go back and slap those two bastards hard, and left in a hurry after saying that.
"Miaocai, don't hurt the child!"
Cao Cao laughed and shook his head slightly. It wasn't that he didn't want to help, but he just didn't want to trouble Chen Zhou for such a trivial matter. He then asked, "Did Du Zhi make any request?"
Cao Ang shook his head and said: "No, sir, he said it was feasible and left the factory. Sir, he is upright and upright. He doesn't want anything. He just wants to help us calm the world."
The more this happened, the more the father and son felt that they had wronged Chen Zhou, a great hero.
"Zixiu, from now on you should treat Du Zhi like a real teacher."
Cao Cao solemnly warned: "Based on my understanding of Du Zhi, he likes beauties the most. If we see any beauties that we can get our hands on, send them to Du Zhi first."
Cao Ang couldn't laugh or cry about this hobby, but as long as his husband liked it, he could take back even the queen from the emperor's side.
