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Ganquan Mountain Linguang Palace is built among the green mountains. It is almost evening, and the golden glazed tiles are shining brightly under the setting sun.

The tall red walls surrounded the palace, like a solid barrier, isolating Ganquan Mountain Forest Palace from the outside world. On the walls, there was an exquisite corner tower at intervals, and the guards on the towers were vigilantly overlooking the surrounding mountains and forests.

The courtyard is spacious and quiet, with clean and tidy bluestone paved roads, neatly trimmed flowers and trees on both sides, exuding a faint fragrance. A clear stream flows through the courtyard, with gurgling sounds.

The hall is decorated in a simple and solemn manner, with a series of exquisite murals hanging on the walls. In the center is a huge desk, surrounded by several exquisite wooden chairs.

"Zhao Gao, the Minister of the Imperial Chariots, what have you been doing lately?"

Li Si raised his head and glanced at Li You who was sitting at the desk.

Shaking his head, Li You cupped his hands and said, "Father, Zhao Gao has been wandering around the water areas around Xianyang when he has free time recently. He set up a workshop near the Hao Pond. He then asked the Minister of the Imperial Household for wood from the Five Gardens."

"Oh?"

Putting down his pen and stroking his beard, Li Si nodded and said, "So, the thing he threatened to create in front of Your Majesty is made of wood, just like the bamboo slips?"

Nodding, Li You said, "I also heard that all the trees were soaked in the hoe pond. But then, Zhao Gao sent thousands of craftsmen and officials home, saying that they should come back after the wheat was planted. Only a hundred people were left."

"If it is true as he said, and we can successfully produce 'paper' that is as thin as silk and as cheap as wooden tablets, it will be a great achievement for Qin!"

As the right prime minister, Li Si was well aware that one of the major differences between the Qin system and the six states was that Qin insisted on implementing "documentary administration". This system played a vital role in Qin's rule because it could ensure the orderly conduct of state affairs and improve work efficiency.

Li Si personally supplemented the "Miscellaneous Laws of the Internal History", in which he clearly stated: "If you have something to ask for, you must do it in writing, not verbally, and not verbally." The meaning of this sentence is that no matter how big or small the matter is, subordinates must report their work to their superiors in the form of written documents, and they must not report verbally. Such regulations can ensure the accurate transmission of information on the one hand, and avoid misunderstandings and deviations caused by oral communication; on the other hand, it can also make political affairs have a clear written record, which is convenient for future inquiries and accountability.

In addition, the "Gold and Cloth Law" that Li Si participated in formulating also has relevant provisions: "When the government transports goods, it must inform the departure year in writing, and the recipient will record it according to the actual time of receipt." This means that when the government transports goods, it must notify the departure year in writing, and the recipient will record it according to the actual time of receipt. Such regulations can not only accurately report and record the flow of materials, but also facilitate accountability and auditing.

But this leads to a problem that seems insignificant but actually has far-reaching consequences: the efficiency issue of clerical administration.

Several regulations put forward extremely high requirements for the management and use of documents. Each county must regularly submit various documents such as legal documents and begging documents to the central government so that the central government can keep abreast of the political, economic and military conditions of various places. However, this "documentary administration" was widely implemented in counties and prefectures, and the demand for writing materials was huge. The main writing materials at that time were bamboo and wooden slips.

Although bamboo slips, an ancient writing medium, have an indelible position in cultural heritage and historical records, they also have obvious flaws. They are heavy and inconvenient to carry, which is undoubtedly a huge burden for counties that need to transport a large number of documents.

Even senior officials like Li Si, who reviewed these documents every day, felt exhausted because of the large number of bamboo slips they had to deal with. In addition, there were many problems in the storage and transportation of bamboo slips. Rolls of bamboo slips took up space and were easily damaged, making them inconvenient to preserve for a long time. The ancients said "a man of profound learning has five carts of knowledge", but in fact, the so-called "five carts" were just bamboo slips with hundreds of thousands of words.

As the country was unified, the number of government affairs handled by the central government and counties increased day by day, and the inconvenience of bamboo slips became more and more obvious. From the emperor to the clerks, everyone in the Qin Dynasty urgently needed a new writing medium to improve administrative efficiency.

"This is also the reason why Your Majesty attaches so much importance to this matter. Zhao Gao...if it really succeeds, it will definitely be a great achievement!"

If Zhao Gao could successfully implement his plan, it would be a great achievement that would benefit the country, but Li Si did not feel jealous.

Li Si was proud of his intelligence and always admired smart people. However, he did not worry that Zhao Gao would be favored and out of his control. He had a very thorough understanding of human nature and understood the various possibilities in the power struggle. His relationship with Zhao Gao was not a simple relationship of superiors and subordinates, but a relationship of mutual benefit and interdependence.

Zhao Gao was different from Han Fei. If Han Fei were still alive, he would definitely be a major concern for him. Zhao Gao, although he might have made great contributions, was, after all, a eunuch of low status and could not pose a real threat to his position. Instead, he could become an ally of his descendants and together they could keep a firm footing in the game of power.

With Zhao Gao's identity and background, he could not only contact His Majesty, but also influence the affairs within the palace. If such a person could be used by himself, it would undoubtedly be of great help to his political career.

"However... I see that Zhao Gao's temperament seems to have changed recently. I don't know whether it is good or bad. Send a few more spies. I want to know Zhao Gao's every move and report to me frequently. ... Although this way of drinking tea is bland, it has a different flavor."

Li Si narrowed his eyes and took a sip of tea slowly. He gave Li You some instructions, waved his hand, signaling him to leave, and then opened the secret letter on the table.

...............

Haochi is located near the ruins of Haojing, the old capital of the Zhou Dynasty. Today, the once-prominent city-state has disappeared in the dust of history, and its traces can only be found among some remaining walls and broken cliffs. Foxes roam among them, occasionally making a few desolate calls, as if telling the irretrievable past glory. On top of the ruins, a field of golden millet grows with even more tenacious vitality, symbolizing the immortal vitality of this land.

It was on this ancient and desolate land that Yi Huawei decided to set up his papermaking base. Not only was there convenient water conservancy conditions here, where several efficient water mills could be built to provide the necessary water power for papermaking, but there was also a huge pond where trees transported from afar could be soaked for preliminary processing. All of this seemed so seamless, as if this land was born for papermaking.

In July, the summer sun was as hot as fire, and the surrounding farmers were harvesting the fruits of their hard work. The women harvested the ramie plants in the fields and took them home, then came to the pond to start retting the ramie. This was to weave warm winter clothes before the cold winter came. While working, they couldn't help but point at the wood in the pond and talk about it.

All this is happening quietly beside this ancient Haochi Pond, as if the wheel of history has both left deep marks here and given new life to this land.

After soaking the trees, Yi Huawei no longer cared about them. He even sent more than a thousand craftsmen and captives recruited from nearby areas back home, asking them to come back after planting wheat, leaving only more than a hundred servants on standby.

"Once we build a simple chariot, you won't have to walk anymore. Now I have to inconvenience you a little."

Sitting on the horse, Yi Huawei turned around and looked at Xiaolan who was following behind him with a wronged look on her face, and couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

As an intelligent robot, although humans are the ultimate goal of her evolution, her human characteristics seem to be a little prominent. Is it okay for her to pick up the lazy habits of humans?

It wasn't that Yi Huawei abused her. Although Xiaolan looked thin and small, her body was made of high-density metal, which was too heavy for any horse to bear. Moreover, in order not to attract the attention of others, Xiaolan could not ride in a carriage when there were crowds of people.

"Ada, how is Queen Tuan these days?"

Yi Huawei turned his head and looked at A Da standing beside him.

"Your Excellency, the Queen has been feeling a little better these past two days."

Adong swallowed and looked at Yi Huawei with some awe.

He had seen Queen Tuan before. It was no exaggeration to say that she was determined and decisive in killing. He didn't know what Lord Zhao had done. Now she became mentally ill when Lord Zhao was mentioned, like a mad woman. She had only gotten better in the past two days. If he hadn't known that Lord Zhao was a eunuch... "Oh. Lead the way."

Yi Huawei nodded: "Go and see her.

The market in the Qin Dynasty inherited the Zhou system and was surrounded by 20 si, each of which was surrounded by 20 houses, forming a huge market system. The market system was connected by alleys on all four sides, making the market closely connected with the outside world and making trading activities convenient and fast.

In the middle of the market, there is an open space called a "hang". A "hang" is a trading place in the market, where merchants will place their goods for people to choose and buy. In the center of the "hang", there is a special building, which is "Si Ci". Si Ci is the location of the market management agency, which plays a role in maintaining market order and regulating trading behavior. Under the management of Si Ci, the market order is in good order and trading activities are carried out in an orderly manner.

During the Qin Dynasty, although the policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce was implemented, the development of commerce did not stagnate. According to the "Records of the Grand Historian", in the seventh year of Qin Xian Gong, the market system began to be established, which indicated that the market management was relatively chaotic before, but now it was regulated and rectified. The implementation of this policy made market transactions more standardized and commercial activities went smoothly.

The market was bustling with people. Merchants were busy displaying their wares and shouting loudly to attract passers-by. There were all kinds of goods on display, including fresh agricultural products, exquisite handicrafts, and various daily necessities. People were walking among the crowd, selecting the goods they needed, and the trading activities were busy and orderly.

"Master Zhao, this is it."

The group walked through the bustling East Market, and Ada stopped in front of an ordinary courtyard.

The courtyard is located on the edge of the market and is surrounded by earth walls. After years of baptism, it has become a little mottled, but under the sunlight, it still exudes a quaint charm.

Pushing open the half-open door, Yi Huawei dismounted and walked in. The main part of the courtyard consisted of a living room and two bedrooms. The courtyard was very quiet, with only the rustling sound of the breeze blowing through the jujube trees.

"You guys go out and stay outside!"

Yi Huawei waved his long sleeves and led Xiaolan in.

"promise!"

Ah Da bowed in response, then called out the two strong men guarding the main room to guard around the yard.

"Don't come over here! Don't come over here! Ghost, ghost!"

Queen Tuan, who had been sitting quietly beside the bed with a silly smile on her face, suddenly changed her expression when she saw Yi Huawei and Xiao Lan pushing the door open. She kept roaring and waving her hands, her eyes full of fear, like a beast cornered by a hunter.

Watching the two people slowly approaching, Queen Tuan's face became paler and paler, and her body trembled slightly, as if she was shrouded in invisible fear, as if she had seen the most terrifying thing in the world.

"She's fine..., just...scared."

After scanning Queen Tuan's physical condition, Xiaolan shook her head.

"Haha~, does the Queen want to learn from Sun Bin?"

Yi Huawei smiled, took out a mobile phone from his sleeve and started taking pictures of Queen Tuan.

“You…what are you doing?!”

The madness in Queen Tuan's eyes faded away, and she looked at Yi Huawei warily.

Yi Huawei smiled faintly: "Are you not pretending anymore? Come, say a few words and say hello to Concubine Li. I haven't heard from you, so I'm sure Concubine Li is worried about you."

"What are you doing?!"

Queen Tuan pretended to pounce, but when she saw Xiaolan take a step forward, she immediately stepped back. Anger and confusion flashed in her eyes. Her hands were clenched tightly together, and her knuckles turned white. She stared at Yi Huawei as if she wanted to eat him alive.

Yi Huawei took a few steps back to take in the panoramic shot, and explained with a smile: "This thing is called a mobile phone. Why, didn't your daughter tell you? She used this thing to pass messages to Yi Xiaochuan. But my phone is more advanced than Yi Xiaochuan's. Not only can it record videos, but it can also Photoshop photos. Come on, smile, and I'll Photoshop it to make you prettier later."

"Yu Shu..., what did you do to her?"

Queen Tuan's voice was trembling, full of fear and uneasiness. She was eager to know about Yu Shu's situation, and she was also worried that Yi Huawei would do something bad to her.

"Don't worry, Queen. His Majesty loves Concubine Li very much."

After turning off the camera, Yi Huawei fiddled with his phone and edited the video while casually responding to Queen Tuan's question: "Well, I've lost weight and look a little haggard, but the effect is better."

Putting away his phone, Yi Huawei looked at Queen Tuan and said, "Just stay here, eat and sleep, and don't worry about the affairs of the Tuan Kingdom."

After saying that, without waiting for Queen Tuan's response, he turned and walked out of the room.

"Keep her under strict supervision. If she dares to escape, dig a hole and bury her!"

After walking out of the yard, Yi Huawei gave some instructions and casually threw a few gold cakes to Ah Da: "Give them to your men to share. If you don't have money, tell me. I may not always remember it!"

"Yes! Thank you, sir!"

“Thank you, sir!!”

Looking at the gold cake in Ada's hand, several people immediately smiled, prostrated themselves on the ground, and bowed deeply.

(End of this chapter)