Chang'an is the center of the world.
The weight is like Ji, the lifeblood of the Tang Dynasty.
Everything that happened in Chang'an within half a year affected the development of the entire Tang Dynasty and even affected the interests of the entire Tang Dynasty.
But behind this, there are only one or two people pushing forward.
For a moment, even Zheng Yunhe and Wang Duan couldn't help but think carefully...
Although it sounds like babble in a dream, when I think about it carefully now, I can't keep it secret.
In this way, Tang Sufan must not be as contemptuous as before.
Zheng Yunhe's face was solemn and his eyes were as bright as a torch.
Wang Duan put down the wine glass. The attraction of the wine disappeared at this moment, and a solemn look appeared on his face.
"Brother Zheng, since we have spoken so far, I guess... you must have guessed that Chang'an Bookstore must have a new paper-making method, and even... a book-making method that surpasses the rubbing method!"
This kind of conjecture has been made by not only Wang Duan but also by several major aristocratic families.
As soon as Wang Duan finished speaking, Zheng Yunhe's eyes narrowed.
A new way to make paper! Even a new way to extend characters!
The meaning is naturally self-evident.
In the past six months, the cheap paper of Chang'an Bookstore has been used only for newspapers and has not appeared, but the clues have been seen through time.
Among them, the hundreds of uniform and neat fonts, templates, and even the specifications of the main newspaper have already explained a lot.
If people like Wang Duan and Zheng Yunhe can't see anything, then they are really idiots~
Zheng Yunhe's narrow eyes flashed, showing no emotion or anger.
"More than I guessed, Chang'an Bookstore is now a huge threat, and the method of rubbing characters..."
"To be honest, Brother Wang, before the new year, after careful research by our clan, we found that if we use boards in rows and divide the characters into rubbings, it will be neat and uniform, and the printing will not change!"
Not all people in ancient times were fools. The Zheng family was a century-old scholar and had a rich foundation.
Before the end of the year, the mystery of this rubbing method had been discovered. After half a month of discussion and research in the bookshop owned by the Zheng family, this movable type printing technology was finally understood.
Then, Zheng Yunhe's tone became darker.
"Now, our clan has thoroughly understood the method of character division and rubbing...but..."
While Zheng Yunhe was pondering slightly, Wang Duan raised his eyebrows.
Split word rubbing...
After thinking about it in detail based on Zheng Yunhe's words, it suddenly became clear that this was the case.
This method deserves a clever word. From now on, the act of hand-recording and making plates is just a laborious effort!
As long as there is enough paper, various books can be printed and printed according to specifications!
Such mysterious methods are indeed true~
Wang Duan secretly wrote down this wonderful method, and naturally went to study it later.
For aristocratic families, any means of monopolizing culture is a weapon they must master.
Following Zheng Yunhe's words, Wang Duan naturally thought clearly.
"Brother Zheng is worried. Does Chang'an Bookstore have a cheaper way to make paper?!"
Zheng Yunhe sighed softly, and there was a real look of worry in Cheng Fu's eyes at this moment.
"Brother Wang is right. First of all, the paper from Chang'an Bookstore costs two copies a piece. It is more than six or seven times cheaper than the ordinary paper on the market. At first, I am afraid everyone thought that the imperial court's move was a deliberate attempt to establish A place that understands public opinion and guides momentum. Spending money to build momentum is not as good as that~"
"Secondly, Chang'an Bookstore has published at least 10,000 copies of an article every time in the past six months, and now "Man Jiang Hong" is all over Chang'an in a short period of time..."
Zheng Yunhe's expression changed——
"Oh, it can be said that Chang'an Bookstore probably has a cheaper method of making paper..."
"The low cost is far beyond our imagination!"
As soon as Zheng Yunhe finished his last words, the two fell into silence.
Because there is no more to say about the pros and cons.
Today's papermaking method is rich in raw materials. In addition to the hemp and bark used in the Han Dynasty, the raw materials used include hemp, Chu bark, mulberry bark, rattan bark, daphne bark, hibiscus bark and bamboo.
It is also divided into raw paper, cooked paper, etc., with different costs and each with its own characteristics.
Among them, the highest-quality rice paper is thin and can be used for cooking. However, how expensive is the cost of this kind of paper?
Of course, among all the paper-making methods, even if the cheapest one is used on cooked paper that can be rubbed into a book, it will cost eight to ten cents per piece.
Moreover, the quality of Chang'an Bookstore's paper is close to that between cooked paper and rice paper. If it is even said that the cost is two cents a piece, is this more than just a dream?
If you just go out to the street and buy a biscuit, it will cost you two or three yuan, right?
What's more, in these days when there is a saying that a piece of paper is worth a piece of jade?
If this is true——
Not only is this not a silly joke, but a horror story that makes their hair stand on end!
If we say that the so-called "a piece of paper and a piece of jade" has really been broken in this world, the cost of studying from now on will be enough to break the ancient saying that studying is expensive.
As long as the imperial court intends to interfere, within three to five years, the so-called reliance of the world's famous families will be shattered.
If coupled with the strength of the current imperial court, they deliberately support the poor family to break up the deep roots of his family over the years.
In the past two days, the greatest weapons and murderous intentions since the rise of the Shang and Zhou clans!
The two people who had just gained a great reputation with the names appointed by Wen Sheng couldn't help but their expressions completely darkened.
"Brother Zheng, if this is true, how could it be possible that Your Majesty has been silent for half a year?"
Wang Duan frowned. Regarding this matter, no matter how many families there are, they have to be extremely cautious!
"Based on my humble guess, firstly, the papermaking method of Chang'an Bookstore is not cheap yet, and it is just a matter of buying wood. Secondly, His Majesty is planning a big move-"
Big move? ! ! !
Zheng Yunhe raised his narrow eyes and met Wang Duan's solemn eyes!
Judging from His Majesty’s changes in the past six months, maybe it will!
If it were said half a year ago, who would have dared to say that he was confident that he would be ready to go out to Mobei?
But now, in just half a year, Li Shimin has not only predicted all the movements of the Turks, but also used unpredictable marching plans to make the journey unstoppable.
Now, we are almost going to beat that bitch Jie Li!
Now, it is less than a month until the army sets out to Mobei on the first day of the new year.
Your Majesty today is unfathomable——
The two of them pondered for a moment, but no one knew what they were thinking.
"Brother Zheng, I wonder if you have any good ideas?"
Zheng Yunhe gently pushed the wine bottle in front of him forward. Wang Duan looked away and understood the meaning.
"Brother Zheng means..."
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(End of chapter)
