Historically, it was because the gentry was too powerful that after Cao Pi ascended the throne, he had to bow to the gentry in order to maintain his rule, thus introducing the nine-level Zhongzheng system.
It was precisely because of the emergence of the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System that the gentry group reached its peak.
During the Jin Dynasty, with the support of the nobles from all parties, the "Eight Kings Rebellion" finally broke out!
Not only did this incident lead to the demise of the Western Jin Dynasty, it also brought China into the dark age of chaos and chaos!
Since Yang Ling came to this world, he naturally wanted to avoid this incident from happening.
Although it is unlikely that Cao Pi will ascend the throne again due to his appearance, there is no guarantee that the seventh- and eighth-grade Zhongzheng system will not appear again in the future.
This is why he introduced the imperial examination system in advance.
When the two returned to the mansion, Yang Ling didn't waste any time and immediately sent someone to prepare things.
Looking at the vats, stoves, as well as mulberry bark, cane bark, wheat straw, rice straw, bamboo and other messy things in the yard, Guo Zhao said with a puzzled look,
"What are you trying to do, husband?"
"Madam, you don't know. My husband wants to make paper."
Yang Ling smiled.
"Why do you want to make paper? Is there a shortage of paper in our house? If not, you can use bamboo slips."
Hearing these words, Guo Jia was even more confused, and her pretty face was full of doubts, making her look even cuter.
When Yang Ling saw this, he went up and kissed her, then smiled and said,
"Queen, just watch."
Fortunately, Yang Ling had watched a documentary about papermaking on Bilibili in his previous life.
He slowly walked to the middle of a pile of debris, while recalling the process of papermaking, he directed the servants in the house to start taking action.
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Time flies like an arrow, and the sun and moon fly like a shuttle.
More than a month has passed since Yang Biao was imprisoned.
During this period, Yang Xiu still refused to admit that the assassination of Yang Ling had anything to do with his father.
In addition, Kong Rong and others kept putting pressure on Cao Cao.
In desperation, Cao Cao had no choice but to release Yang Biao, but he showed no mercy to Yang Xiu and directly ordered his beheading!
This day.
After Cao Cao finished handling the government affairs, seeing that it was still early, he turned to Cao Ang and said,
"I haven't seen Yang Ling for a while."
Cao Ang nodded,
"Yes, I went to visit the teacher at his house a few days ago, but the teacher closed the door to thank guests and I couldn't see him either."
"Is it possible that he hasn't figured out a way to write a letter that everyone in the world can read?"
Cao Cao guessed.
"It's very possible. After all, this is not a trivial matter. If you want to solve it in a short time, how is that possible?"
Cao Ang shook his head.
"What you said makes sense. We might as well go and see him and persuade him not to force himself."
Cao Cao stood up as he spoke and walked toward Yang Ling's mansion with Cao Ang, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and a group of guards.
Although Yang Ling claimed to thank guests behind closed doors and refused to see anyone.
But Cao Cao arrived in person, and his servants did not dare to stop them. They hurriedly welcomed them in, and then went to notify Yang Ling.
In a short time, a disgraced Yang Ling rushed into the lobby.
"I have met the prime minister and the young master."
Seeing his appearance, Cao Cao couldn't help laughing and said with a smile,
"Why are you so embarrassed, sir?"
"The Prime Minister doesn't know something. This subordinate is doing this entirely to relieve the Prime Minister's worries."
Yang Ling said seriously.
"Oh? From what the teacher says, it seems that you already have a way to deal with it?"
Cao Ang couldn't help but said.
"Young Master is right at all. How can such a trivial matter trouble me?"
Yang Ling picked up a feather fan and shook it gently.
Cao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up and he hurriedly urged,
"Sir, if you have any good ideas, please tell me quickly!"
"Prime Minister, don't be anxious."
Yang Ling smiled and said to Zhao Yun beside him,
"Zilong, go quickly and bring the books we printed to the Prime Minister for review."
"Here!"
Zhao Yun cupped his hands and left quickly.
While waiting for Zhao Yun to come back, Cao Cao looked at the feather fan flapping in Yang Ling's hand and couldn't help but said,
"It's already the twelfth lunar month of winter, why are you still fanning yourself?"
"Don't you think, Prime Minister, that this is so impressive?"
Yang Ling said with a smile.
Cao Cao, Cao Ang: "..."
After a while, Zhao Yun came back with a stack of books in his arms and placed them in front of Cao Cao.
Cao Cao picked it up and looked through it. The content of the book was very simple. They were all the more common Four Books and Five Classics.
It's just the paper made, but it seems different.
"Could this be Caihou paper... No, it seems to be more durable than Caihou paper?"
Cao Cao stroked the book in his hand, puzzled.
"My lord, you really have a keen eye."
Yang Ling flattered Cao Cao, then laughed and said,
"In order to make everyone in the world afford to read, I have three moves in chess."
"Which three moves?"
Cao Cao and Cao Ang asked in unison subconsciously.
"Treating guests, beheading...oh no, slip of the tongue, papermaking, movable type printing, opening an official school!"
Yang Ling explained his plan.
"The paper used in these books was improved by my subordinates on the basis of Cai Hou paper."
"Compared with Caihou paper, it costs less and is easier to preserve and write on."
"My subordinates plan to name it Meng De Zhi. I wonder if the Prime Minister would mind?"
Cai Lun was just a eunuch, but his fame increased greatly because of his improvement in papermaking technology, which has been passed down to this day.
If Yang Ling named the new papermaking technology after his own name, wouldn't it be...
When Cao Cao heard this, his breathing became rapid and his face turned slightly red.
Anyone who has ambitions doesn't want to leave his name in history?
This Yang Ling knows how to flatter!
However, after calming down, Cao Cao still shook his head and refused.
"This is sir's credit. How dare I take credit?! That's it! Sir, continue, what are the other two moves?"
"The second move is movable type printing."
Yang Ling picked up the book in front of Cao Cao and asked,
"Prime Minister, how long does it take to produce so many books?"
Cao Cao took a look at these dozen thick books and was unsure.
"It will take two days at the earliest!"
Yang Ling chuckled.
"It only took me half a day!"
As soon as these words came out, Cao Cao and Cao Ang almost thought they had heard wrongly!
You must know that copying books is extremely complicated.
In order to keep the books clean and tidy, it is necessary to concentrate on them.
Even for someone who often copies books, it would take two days to complete the copying of these dozen books.
How could it only take half a day?
"This is the movable type printing invented by my subordinates!"
Yang Ling signaled Zhao Yun to take out the calligraphy templates prepared in advance and display them in front of Cao Cao and his son.
"First use clay to make blanks with the same specifications, engrave reversed characters on one end, and typesetting when using..."
Yang Ling slowly explained the method of movable type printing.
Cao Cao and Cao Ang, father and son, were extremely intelligent.
Just listening to what he said, I instantly understood the wonderful use of movable type printing.
