People in Datang have been expelled from school

Chapter 134 The terrifying speed of printing
He has already invited Li Shimin to do business twice, but he has refused. Although it is a pity, he also refused.

The Three Character Classic was imprinted on the paper, and the handwriting was very neat, but there was a little too much ink.

The children in our village will all read books in the future.

It will be more convenient to teach children to read and write in the future.

So what is the most important question now.

What book should be printed first?
Li Zheng went back to his room and flipped through the system library, brain teasing?
One hundred thousand why?
Anthology of Excellent Compositions for Senior High School Entrance Examination...

Then I flipped through it, huh?There is even a Legend of the White Snake.

Get the book out of the system.

Li Zheng read it again. This should be an earlier Legend of the White Snake, and there are many sentences in classical Chinese, which don't seem to be vernacular.

The story of the White Snake was first circulated in the Tianbao period of Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, it was still the story of the Luoyang giant snake.

Some people also say that this story happened in the Northern Song Dynasty. The origin of this story is full of controversy.

It is not known where it originated until later generations.

However, these versions are far from the prototype of The Legend of the White Snake, and it was not until the Ming Dynasty that the story was basically finalized.

It will be compiled and revised step by step in later generations, and it has become a well-known story.

It is often brought out by storytellers.

Holding this book, Li Zheng began to think about publishing The Legend of the White Snake in batches.

These days, Li Zhengwo started his book printing plan in Jingyang.

In the palace, Li Shimin leisurely drank goji berries and soaked them in vain.

Sitting beside her are Empress Changsun and Princess Changle.

Li Shimin took a sip of goji berries and soaked them in vain and said, "This Li Zheng is really getting worse and worse."

Empress Changsun asked with a smile: "What happened to Li Zheng?"

Li Shimin said in a low voice: "This Li Zheng actually asked me to do business with him! Who am I? How could I do business with him."

Empress Changsun comforted Li Shimin's emotions, "Li Zheng is still young and doesn't understand the rules, why should His Majesty feel sorry for him?"

Holding his forehead, Li Shimin looked sad, "The official I gave him, he didn't do a good job, thinking about business all day long, it seems that it's time to call Qingque back."

Empress Changsun glanced at Li Lizhi's expression and knew that these words were meant for her daughter.

A court lady came with a book, "Meet Your Majesty, Empress, this is a book that Chang'an is selling."

"Book?" Li Shimin took the book and glanced at the title, "The Legend of the White Snake?"

The maid explained: "It is said that this book was written by Li Zheng in Jingyang."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "This kid Li Zheng can still write books?"

Li Zhengben is a great talent in the world, so it is not surprising that such a person writes books, but this kid has done a serious job.

Li Shimin turned a page and immediately felt something was wrong, "This paper..."

"Why is this paper so thick and tough?" Li Shimin looked at the pages of the book. Nowadays, there is very little paper in Datang, and even if there is useful paper, it is as thin as a cicada's wing.

It is also extremely troublesome to use. Li Shimin felt the thickness of the paper, and even the ink written on it was very refined and did not scatter at all.

Just looking at this paper, Li Shimin knew the meaning of this paper.

But if you think about it carefully, the cost of this kind of paper should not be low.

Li Shimin asked, "How much does this book cost?"

The court lady bowed and said, "Only thirty cash."

"Thirty Wen!"

Li Shimin jumped up against the case and shouted at the court lady: "Do you know what crime it is to deceive the emperor!"

The palace maid knelt on the ground and said aggrievedly: "It's really only sold for [-] Wen, and many people in Chang'an have bought it."

Such good paper only sells for thirty cents?How could such a thing happen?

Even a piece of ordinary paper can sell for more than ten yuan, but such a thick volume only costs thirty yuan?how is this possible!

Empress Changsun was also curious, if what the maid said was true, why did Li Zheng sell the books so cheaply.

Li Shimin called Li Junxian, "Go and find out if the Legend of the White Snake only costs [-] yuan a copy."

"Here."

Li Junxian immediately left to investigate.

Li Shimin sat down and read the contents of The Legend of the White Snake.

At first glance, it's an interesting book.

Xujiagou is based on Black Mountain, also known as Jinshan and Moshan. It was the land of Jizhou in ancient times and is the remaining vein of Taihang Mountain.There are many peaks and mountains here, the Qi River circulates, and the forests are lush...

A vivid story unfolds in front of your eyes.

There are indeed stories in the bookstore, but there are really not many written in this way.

Li Shimin continued to watch this somewhat bizarre story.

Unknowingly, half an hour passed by.

Li Junxian came with a few copies of The White Snake, "Your Majesty."

Li Shimin withdrew his mind and asked, "How's the investigation going?"

Li Junxian reported back: "This is indeed a volume of 100 Wen. Just sent more than [-] volumes and sold out quickly. In the end, I can only buy three volumes from others."

Li Shimin took the other three copies of The Legend of the White Snake, and he got acquainted with them very well after looking at the binding.

Opening each book and reading, Li Shimin's expression became more and more wrong.

Empress Changsun, who had already taken a walk, asked doubtfully, "Did something happen, Your Majesty?"

Li Shimin said: "These books are actually rubbings."

"Really?" Empress Changsun took a book and looked at the very neat writing on it.

And the arrangement is very neat. After reading it, Empress Changsun felt that something was wrong, "Your Majesty, exactly how did Li do the interlacing, and what's the meaning of these dotted circles?"

Engraved and printed books in the Tang Dynasty are actually very common.Of course, paper is rarely used nowadays, and most people use bamboo slips.

Therefore, engraved and printed books are only available to the royal family, and even the rich and powerful may not be able to use them, because they are not used at all.

One is that the paper is too easily damaged, and the other is that it is basically put aside after rubbing in many cases.

Of course, in order to reduce material consumption and save time for rubbing, line breaks are generally not selected.

Instead, it is printed line by line to the end.

This can save a lot of materials and save space.

And it is very time-consuming to make a rubbing board.

Even in the palace, it is not often used except for specific sacrifices and festivals.

Empress Changsun looked at it and said: "But it looks more comfortable this way, and these dot circles are very useful."

Li Lizhi also took a copy and hid it behind her while her father was not paying attention, pretending to be nonchalant.

More than 100 books were quickly sold out in Chang'an.

The sales volume on the first day was very good. I saw that several sets of wooden molds printed with movable type have been made.

Li Zheng rubbed his hands excitedly, planning to expand the scale and increase production capacity.

Li Tai read this book The Legend of the White Snake with relish, the story is very attractive.

However, Li Zheng was amazed by the speed at which he printed books. He could print dozens of copies of The Legend of the White Snake in one day.

And it is bound page by page, this efficiency is really unbelievable.

　Xiao Zhang went to bed first, and will continue to update tomorrow, and will continue to make up updates tomorrow
　　
　
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