at this time.
Ministry of Industry.
After Chen Jingzhi and the Vice Minister calculated the cost of making movable type plates and typefaces, they suddenly felt overwhelmed.
Since the material of the lettering cannot be ordinary wood, it will deform after being stained with ink, and even take on the texture of the wood itself.
This is not in line with His Highness's requirements.
Therefore, the Ministry of Industry used extremely expensive materials and even burned micro formations on the entire movable type plate.
When the font is installed into the movable type plate, it will be automatically aligned, and this is how the finished weekly report is pleasing to the eye.
But the cost is too great.
A pair of such typefaces and movable type plates cost more than 100,000 silver.
Ten pairs are more than one million.
One hundred pairs is more than ten million.
Hubu is very poor now. I heard from the Minister who went to Hubu to ask for money that several rats in the treasury have died...
"Can Chen Jingzhi, a doctor from the Ministry of Industry, be at the Yamen? Your Majesty has called for you!"
When Chen Jingzhi heard the noise outside the palace, he quickly walked out. When he learned that His Majesty was summoning him again, he quickly followed his father-in-law into the palace.
In the Ministry of Industry.
Many officials looked at Chen Jingzhi with envy.
"Who is this Dr. Chen?"
"I haven't even been to the Hanlin Academy or the Imperial Academy. I heard that he was suddenly promoted from the county magistrate."
"This is too outrageous. Why does Your Majesty favor him so much? Judging from his age, he is probably the youngest doctor among the six departments of the imperial court."
Many officials were talking a lot and wanted to know why Chen Jingzhi was so favored.
…
Royal study room.
When Chen Jingzhi saw His Majesty Lin Yunhong, he was a little nervous for no reason.
"Don't be nervous, I just asked a few questions."
Lin Yunhong looked at Chen Jingzhi with a smile and said: "You are the magistrate of Pingle County and are well supported by the people. I want to know how they are doing? In addition to the bullying of unscrupulous scholars, what other difficulties are there?"
When Chen Jingzhi saw His Majesty mentioning the people's lives, his expression dimmed, and he shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, the people are suffering!"
"oh?"
Lin Yunhong frowned.
"The life of the common people is monotonous and boring. They work at sunrise and rest at sunset every day. For them, there is no food on the day they don't work."
"Because there is no surplus food at home, we have to work for a day to eat. We also have a wife, children and parents at home, so the burden of the whole family falls on one person."
"Your Majesty may not realize that when I visit people's homes, I see that people's houses leak. They use wooden basins to collect water. The bowls have missing corners. If you eat in a hurry, your mouth will be scratched. The vegetables are oil-free... …”
When Lin Yunhong saw Chen Jingzhi saying these words, his eyes were red, and there was strong unwillingness and pain in his eyes.
Lin Yunhong clenched his fists under his sleeves and said: "The Ministry of Revenue said that the people of Dayan live and work in peace and contentment. I have been to some people's homes and they are not as miserable as you said."
"I drank wine and ate game with the people..."
Chen Jingzhi mustered up his courage and interrupted Lin Yunhong: "That's false!"
"Your Majesty, if you go to the private sector, someone has already arranged everything and will guide your Majesty to a common people's home."
"Does Your Majesty think that ordinary people's homes have wine and meat, and the children are very happy to eat?"
"That's because Your Majesty is here, and they can take this opportunity to eat delicious food that they will never have in their lifetime."
Chen Jingzhi laughed at himself and said: "How can these ordinary people compete with us scholars and officials?"
"If we are not rich as hell, where will we get their turn?"
"If we don't leave our descendants with ruined family wealth first, where will it be their turn?"
Chen Jingzhi looked at His Majesty with red eyes and said: "Of course, I am only talking about the poorest people. With Your Majesty's benevolent government over the years, most people can still survive..."
Lin Yunhong felt his shoulders were heavy, weighing him down so much that he could hardly breathe. He murmured in a low voice: "Just... can you survive?"
It turns out that the one tael of silver that Huang'er mentioned was already enough to save my face.
"I know!"
Lin Yunhong just wanted to issue an order to ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to investigate the living conditions of people in various places in Dayan, and to ask the Yamen to support those poor people.
But then I remembered... the war in the north, the snowstorm in the south, plus the high salaries provided to recruit scholars over the years.
The national treasury has been emptied for a long time. If we want to support, we have to wait until next year's tax revenue is in place.
Lin Yunhong stood up, turned his back to Chen Jingzhi, and said, "Step back!"
"Yes, I resign!"
Chen Jingzhi bowed and retreated.
In the empty imperial study room, Lin Yunhong tightened his tight-fitting uniform. He felt a chill in his body for no reason.
"I seem to be quite hopeless..."
Lin Yunhong looked at the map of Dayan's country and country hanging on the wall and laughed at himself: "The second issue of Dayan Weekly is my edict to blame myself. I feel ashamed of Dayan's people."
…
The next day.
Lin Yi arrived at Dayan Weekly's official residence early, but he didn't expect Zheng Yu and the others to be earlier.
Everyone is very motivated.
After biting the bun, I went to the printing shop.
Not long after, Long Wei commanded Li Wenbo, the chief minister, and also brought the recruited workers into the mansion.
"Master, according to your request, except for a few ordinary scholars, the others are ordinary people in the capital, and their conditions are not very good."
Lin Yi looked at the group of people, nodded and said: "Wenbo, take them to the printing shop and let Zheng Yu and Changsun Ce take them."
"There are too few movable type plates and typeface models now. You can learn to do it first, divide it into two batches, and print alternately for six hours during the day."
"The day after tomorrow is the day when the Capital Cultural Conference will be held. Try to print tens of thousands of copies first. I will be of great use!"
"Okay, Master!"
Li Wenbo immediately took these people to the printing shop.
"Suddenly I am looking forward to the day when the Wenhui will come..." Lin Yi chuckled.
Since these scholars are so rich, does it not prevent him from making a fortune from them?
The Dayan Weekly edited by His Majesty, I would like to ask you if you want to buy it.
One tael of silver?
No!
The cultural souvenir is also signed by His Majesty. Do you want to take away a tael of silver?
I want to eat shit!
…
Lin Yi stood at the door of Dayan Weekly's official residence, looking at the plaque covered with red satin.
On the streets of the Imperial City, many high-ranking officials passed by and would discuss it.
Is the Jiaofang Department going to reopen?
Then save more money, this will definitely be more exciting than the oiran lady in Hongxiufang.
"When they know that this is what Dayan Weekly reported, I'm afraid they will be scared and run away."
Lin also smiled.
Not long after.
Chen Jingzhi also came to the official residence of Dayan Weekly with the results of the calculation.
"Mr. Chen, morning!"
Lin Yi was waiting for him at the door. After taking him to his apartment, he said, "How is it? Has Mr. Zhang, the Minister of Industry, approved the start of construction?"
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, the Ministry of Finance doesn't give money, and the Ministry of Works can't purchase materials."
Chen Jingzhi sighed, quite helpless.
Lin Yi had already expected this result, and Ning Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue was stunned by him.
But that's okay.
From now on he will make his own money.
"It's okay, but you have to help me carve out this seal. It will take one day!"
Lin Yi handed Lin Yunhong's autograph paper to Chen Jingzhi.
"What's this?"
Chen Jingzhi was a little confused. He picked up the autograph paper and looked at it, then suddenly let go.
It was as if he had touched a soldering iron, but then he suddenly thought that this was a disrespectful act, and he held up his hands in panic. He looked at Lin Yi in a panic, shook his head and said: "Your Highness, this is not a happy moment!"
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