Agents of the Three Kingdoms

The paper-making agenda was set, and Jia Xu and Guo Jia quickly left.

In the study, only Wang Lei and Zhen Yan were left.

Wang Lei looked serious, and ordered: "The matter of papermaking is very important and must not be disclosed. You only need to know about this matter, and no one should disclose it. Your first priority now is to recruit paper-making craftsmen. You don't need to be too busy. Many, the most important thing is the superb skills. After you have recruited all the people, I will discuss papermaking with them."

"My lord wants to participate?"

This time, Zhen Yan was really surprised.

Could it be that Wang Lei can make paper?

When she thought that Wang Lei had never read a book, but had written many classic poems and handwriting, Zhen Yan's heart beat a drum, thinking that Wang Lei might know how to make paper.

Could it be that the lord is really a man of destiny!

For a moment, the way Zhen Yan looked at Wang Lei became different.

Wang Lei smiled and replied: "I know some papermaking technology, but not much. Moreover, what I know is all theoretical things, and the specific operation is almost blank. The papermaking problem must be solved. , but don’t rush, take your time. We must have unique paper, cut and print paper money, so as not to be counterfeited.”

"My lord, don't worry, I understand."

Zhen Yan nodded solemnly, and immediately said goodbye and left.

Sitting alone in the study, Wang Lei began to search for memories in his mind, thinking about how to make better paper.Making paper is not an easy task.However, the procedures for papermaking have largely been settled in this era.

More questions lie in details and ingredients.

On the one hand, Wang Lei keeps searching for the memories in his brain; on the other hand, Wang Lei refers to the existing papermaking technology, combines two by two, piece together, write down bit by bit, and gradually improve.In addition to the time for handling daily government affairs, Wang Lei spent three days writing down the new paper-making process after referring to the production method of Caihou paper, and even selected new raw materials.

At this time, Zhen Yan came to the state pastoral mansion again.

Entering the study, Zhen Yan saluted respectfully.

Wang Lei said with a smile: "Have you found the craftsman who made the paper?"

Zhen Yan replied: "My lord, the paper-making craftsmen have been selected for humble positions, and they are all experienced craftsmen. Moreover, these people have always lived in Jizhou, and they are all reliable people."

Wang Lei asked, "How many people are there?"

Zhen Yan replied: "A total of three people were selected."

"Three, not too much, not too little, the initial experiments are enough." Wang Lei changed the subject and asked again: "Where are these people? Where do these people live?"

Zhen Yan replied: "In order to ensure the confidentiality of the news, Beizhi invited them to stay at home."

"Well done!" Wang Lei stood up and ordered, "Let's go to your house."

"promise!"

Zhen Yan turned around and left the study with Wang Lei.

Zhou Tai quickly prepared the carriage and led the troops to Zhen's Mansion with Wang Lei.Compared with the Zhen family in Zhongshan Kingdom, the Zhen family in Ye County is undoubtedly much more low-key, the house is not big, and it is not luxurious.

Wang Lei and Zhen Yan entered the mansion and came to a separate courtyard in the backyard.

Around this courtyard, there are three steps, one post and five steps and one sentry. There are guards guarding it, which can be seen.

Entering the courtyard, three ordinary-looking middle-aged people were chatting.These three people are the craftsmen that Zhen Yan found.When the three of them saw Zhen Yan coming, one of them stood up awkwardly, stared at Zhen Yan, and said angrily: "Master Zhen, there are guards outside our yard, and we are not allowed to leave. What means?"

After Zhen Yan left, the craftsman planned to go out, but was stopped by the guards outside the courtyard, so he had complaints in his heart.

The other two looked at Zhen Yan, their eyes also guarded.

Zhen Yan explained: "Three, before coming here, I have told you that the matter of paper making is top secret and cannot be leaked. It is normal to have guards outside." Lord Wang, the matter of making paper is ordered by the lord himself, and you are fortunate to be appreciated by the lord, so why don't you come over to salute."

With a swipe, the three of them froze.

Master State Shepherd!

Now, they actually met Zhou Mu.

"Grassman Xiong Yan, pay homage to Mr. State Shepherd."

The person who questioned Zhen Yan aggressively just now clasped his fists in salute.

"Grassman Chen Jian, pay homage to Mr. Zhou Mu."

"Grassman Cai Song, pay homage to Mr. State Shepherd."

The remaining two also hurriedly bowed to Wang Lei.

Wang Lei nodded and responded one by one, with a kind look on his face.

Zhen Yan said again: "Master, Cai Song's family has a long history and is a master of papermaking. Back then, Cai Lun adopted a son and passed down the papermaking skills. This Cai Song is Cai Lun's descendant and has rich experience in papermaking."

Wang Lei's eyes lit up, but he was rather surprised.

"Come on, the three of you and I will go to the hall, sit down and talk slowly."

As soon as Wang Lei spoke, Cai Song, Xiong Yan, and Chen Jian turned and walked towards the hall of the courtyard.

When the guests and hosts came to the hall, Cai Song took the initiative to say: "Lord Zhou Mu, Master Zhen said that you want to make paper, and it is a secret paper making. What do you need?"

Wang Lei said: "The paper I want must be unique."

"The Caihou paper was indeed unique when it came out. However, if the skills are spread and more people know about it, it cannot be unique. Master Zhou wants unique paper, so he must have a new papermaking method."

When it comes to papermaking, Cai Song's face is full of confidence.

Wang Lei asked: "Mr. Cai, what are the raw materials used to make paper now?"

Cai Song didn't even think about it, and replied: "Reporting to Zhou Mu, most of the raw materials for papermaking today are bark, hemp heads, rags, old fish and other raw materials."

Wang Lei said: "To make new paper, one is technological innovation, and the other is raw material innovation. For raw materials, I think rags and old fish are not suitable. Have you ever used the bark of the mulberry tree? As a raw material for papermaking?"

"A tree?"

After thinking for a while, Cai Song shook his head and said, "I've never used a mulberry tree before."

Wang Lei said: "I decided to use the bark of the mulberry tree!"

At this point, Cai Song, Chen Jian, and Xiong Yan all showed expressions of laymen commanding insiders.In their view, which kind of tree bark to use is determined, and it is impossible to succeed if they randomly find one.If this is all right, then new paper will be created long ago.

Seeing the expressions of several people, Wang Lei smiled in his heart,

The use of mulberry trees, Wang Lei, is purposeful, and mulberry trees are also known as mulberry trees, mulberry trees, mulberry seeds, mulberry trees, sandpaper trees, grain trees, and grain pulp trees.Historically, Jiaozi in the Song Dynasty was the earliest banknote in circulation.Jiaozi appeared, and so did those who made counterfeit money.At that time, the material used in the Song Dynasty was the bark of the tree, and the paper made by the tree was not allowed to be purchased by the people.

If it can be selected as a raw material, Wang Lei expected that the paper made from tree bark will definitely not be bad.