"I didn't expect that you, a young boy, are quite familiar with doing this kind of thing. It seems that Mrs. Zhang has taught you very well over the years!"
Liu Heng said with interest.
"You can tell me how to take the test. These various schools of thought have their own strengths. How can they be unified?"
After listening to Liu Deng's eloquent words, the emperor realized that Liu Deng did not seem to have a temporary intention, but had planned it for a long time.
"My grandson hasn't thought about it yet, but Mr. Meicheng will be here in a few days. The old man is a great scholar in the world, and my grandson wants to hear his opinion!"
In fact, Liu Deng already had an idea in his mind, but it was not convenient to say it directly at this time. After all, although he is in a high position now, he is just a young boy.
It is still necessary to give those old men a chance to speak, otherwise they will feel that they have not been respected. In fact, Liu Deng knew very well about this matter. If they were to discuss this matter, there would definitely be no results from the discussion.
Even though they are all famous people in the world, no one is willing to give in to the other in matters of knowledge.
In the end, this matter will still be kicked at his feet. If he brings it up at that time, they should have no objection.
"You kid are just being naughty!"
Liu Heng has been immersed in the court for many years, and of course he can see through this little trick at a glance. However, the more this happens, the more he feels that Liu Deng can run this academy successfully.
"Make Grandpa Huang laugh!"
Liu Deng was stunned for a moment, then he clasped his fists and said with a smile.
"I'm not interested in your little thoughts. This is actually the industry you prepared for the college. So how much does this book cost?"
After all is said and done, we have to come back to the issue of money in the end.
Unlike other scholars, what the emperor cares most about is of course the final selling price of the books.
After all, the college run by Liu Deng may not see much effect in a short period of time, but these elementary schools are the emperor's main concern.
As the emperor of the Han Dynasty, how could Liu Heng not see the problems that Liu Deng saw?
The literacy rate in the Han Dynasty was so low that it was really hard to accept that even he, the emperor, sometimes felt helpless when he thought about it.
Many times, if people are not sent to the countryside to explain the notices from door to door, many people will not understand them at all.
I believe that the entire Han Dynasty will benefit from the addition of these elementary educations in a few years. Books are needed to run schools, which directly affects the efficiency of children's reading and literacy.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. This book of Han Criminal Law is provided free of charge to the students of the academy. After three years, even if it is sold in the market outside, the final selling price will not exceed the usual price!"
Liu Deng said decisively.
"Are you so sure? After you hand over this industry and technology to those powerful people, the pricing issue is no longer up to you!"
The emperor said with a half-smile.
"My grandson is taking Grandpa Huang to see something. It's just a matter of business secrets. Please don't leak it to Grandpa Huang!"
Liu Deng suddenly looked around, then winked at the emperor and said.
Seeing the kid's sneaky look, Liu Heng felt like laughing for no reason.
It is the first time in ancient times that a prince has done his job.
"Oh? So you have something hidden?"
The emperor said with a smile.
"This... trade secret, trade secret!"
Liu Deng really wanted to scold his mother. You old boy really got an advantage and acted like a good boy. All you wanted to know was you. To satisfy your curiosity, you are still here saying that I kept something secret.
"Let's go, lead the way!"
The emperor looked very interested and looked at Liu Deng. Liu Deng was not polite and immediately led the emperor towards another courtyard.
After actually walking into this courtyard, Liu Heng immediately discovered that the defense of this courtyard was much stricter than other courtyards, and he did not see any craftsmen busy at work.
"Open!"
Liu Deng pointed to a locked room and said.
"promise!"
Liu Heng keenly discovered that there were three locks on the door of this small room, and each one looked larger than the last. Could it be that there was something good hidden in it?
"What's this?"
After opening the door, the guards immediately withdrew ten steps away, and Liu Deng personally led the emperor into the room. The doors and windows were closed and even a little dark.
There were wooden boxes piled up in the whole room, and he didn't know what they contained. The emperor asked curiously.
"Your Majesty, please look!"
While Liu Deng was speaking, he stepped forward and lit the candle, then took out a key from his arms and opened a box.
"This is?"
Liu Heng walked closer and realized that there seemed to be a model of a machine inside, and it looked lifelike. Although it was a little smaller, it seemed to be able to rotate after a little push with his hands. It looked very delicate.
"This thing seems a little different from those paper-making machines outside..."
After observing for a while, Liu Heng said thoughtfully.
"No, you kid is hiding something!"
After fidgeting with his fingers a few times, Liu Heng immediately understood that this thing was obviously more efficient than the things being used outside!
This guy is so unreasonable!
"Grandpa Huang is watching here!"
Liu Deng said as he led Liu Heng around several rows of shelves, to another box, and then opened it again.
After studying for a moment, Liu Heng's mouth opened wide.
This kid has saved a lot of money. I don’t know how many hands he has saved.
"This grandson is also thinking about the college. He plans to take out one set of these things every year. When this set of equipment is taken out, the paper production is expected to be ten times that of what is being used outside!"
Even the equipment Liu Deng is using outside is already much more advanced than the technology used by King Wu, Liu Bi and others. It only requires 5 people to operate it, which is comparable to Liu Bi's workshop with dozens of people!
The advantages and disadvantages of both sides were clear at a glance. The emperor suddenly discovered that Liu Deng seemed to be plotting against Liu Bi at every turn. This guy had clearly planned it in advance.
It is foreseeable that once Liu Deng's equipment is launched, Liu Bi will definitely copy it in the shortest possible time, and he will never share a cent of his profits with Liu Deng.
But updating equipment is not a simple matter. Even if we copy the gourd, it is not an easy task to produce it on a large scale.
According to the current scale of Wu State, it would take Liu Bi at least half a year to complete the manufacturing and installation of the equipment.
But this process also requires transportation, installation, and debugging, plus the workers are familiar with the operation. All this takes time!
