I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 208 Returning Home Rich (Happy New Year’s Eve)

Seeing that the emperor was raising the banner of educating the people, Ma Rixi had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.

Liu Bian saw that no one had any objections to Bi Lan's ennoblement, so he continued: "Since Ma Gong mentioned this matter, let's discuss how to use this bamboo paper."

"Xiyuan has invested a lot in this matter, and I intend to sell the art of making bamboo and paper. It will be limited to a few houses, and the one with the highest price will get it."

"Those who do not buy this technique can set a time limit for not making or selling bamboo paper."

It’s not that Liu Bian never thought about having bamboo paper sold exclusively by the state, but bamboo paper also carried his desire to spread knowledge. If it was promoted solely by the power of the state, the popularization efficiency of bamboo paper would inevitably be limited.

Liu Bian missed a good opportunity to make money last time when he was printing. Of course Liu Bian didn't want to miss it again this time.

"Let's leave this matter to Duke Cao Song."

"From this, in addition to filling the investment in Xiyuan, this year Taixue has added many students, many of whom are from poor families. Depending on their circumstances, books will be donated and a certain amount of bamboo paper will be provided every month to help them study. .”

Seeing that the emperor was raising the banner of enlightenment again and again, Ma Rixi, who originally wanted to advise the emperor not to be tainted with too much copper stench, chose to shut up again.

When the news that Bi Lan was granted the title of Marquis first spread to the court, it immediately aroused a wave of anger, with the Imperial College students at the forefront.

After this news was announced, fast horses came out from Luoyang from time to time, with Guandong being their main direction.

People are timid when they are close to home, and A-Zhen is no exception.

At the same time, Bi Lan, who had just been named a prince, held the emperor's festival. He should have been proud of the spring breeze and led a team of people to leave Luoyang in a very low-key manner.

Cao Song was ordered to sell the art of making bamboo paper. He did not work hard on papermaking, but based on the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty. In addition to official sales, only one franchise in each state was allowed to sell bamboo paper. The one with the highest price will get it, once every three years.

Liangzhou.

He rode a tall horse to the end of the village.

Moreover, bamboo paper itself is a business that brings both money and fame.

The Han army's front line has successfully advanced into Jincheng County.

Someone who had seen him in advance notified the tribesmen to get up and greet him.

Immediately afterwards, the imperial court announced that it would subsidize the poor students of the Imperial College to use bamboo paper to copy classics and family studies. Some of the Imperial College students who had received the favor were embarrassed to speak anymore.

Liu Bian quickly discovered Cao Song's brilliance. When bamboo paper met printing, it was like thunder from the sky and fire from the earth.

Azhen finally had a chance to return to her clan.

At least some people think that printing was also directed by Bi Lan, who should be different from Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong.

……

During his trip, he shouldered the important task of selecting a site for the government-run papermaking workshop, and he had a long way to go.

Marquis Bi Lan's enthusiasm dropped and was soon overshadowed by another incident.

That's it for places like Bingzhou and Liangzhou. For states like Yuzhou, Yanzhou, and Jizhou where the literary style is flourishing, there are many powerful families with many heirs of Confucian classics in one state. After they get bamboo paper, they can print and spread their own stories before others. Homeschooling.

But soon after the news came out that Bi Lan had invented bamboo paper that was ten times cheaper than Zuo Bo paper, the criticism of Bi Lan dropped.

Azhen dismounted, solemnly handed the reins to the tribesmen, and said: "Take good care of me and feed me the best fodder. This is what I captured on the battlefield!"

It instantly attracted the exclamation of the tribesmen.

After dismounting, Azhen took the step of disowning her relatives. Just to fully demonstrate to the tribe his new equipment after replacing the shotgun with the cannon.

The villagers surrounded him, admiring the exquisite armor on his body, the sharp sword at his waist, and in his hand a straight spear that he had just taken off his horse.

"These are all obtained by my military exploits!"

"I'm not bragging to you. At that time, the Qiang cavalry was called a boundless one... There were only three Qiang people. I was not afraid. I took a bow and shot an arrow and killed one of them. But at this time, the other two Already rushed in front of me..."

When A-Zhen mentioned the danger, the tribesmen exclaimed. When they heard that A-Zhen finally fought back, they cheered again...

Finally, King Agui of Di came over after hearing the news and shouted: "Brother!"

"Brother!" Azhen was also moved and opened her arms towards Agui. He did not do it to hug Agui, but to show off his armor more fully.

"Brother, it's hot in the summer. You're wearing a suit of armor. Isn't it hot?"

"It's hot!" Azhen grinned, "But I can persist!"

"Brother, let me ask you, where are the swords, guns, leather armor and horses you brought with you? The Han general will reward you with new armor, so the old ones will always be kept!"

Azhen immediately replied: "I left the war horses in the military camp, where the food for the war horses is better than what we eat."

"Good job...eh? What next?"

"Well...the rest..." Azhen hesitated. Should she tell the truth and throw it away as soon as she was happy to get the new equipment?

"Brother, please give me two days, and I will think about how to answer...Don't hit anyone! If you hit me again, I will fight back, and I will fight back!...I'm wearing armor and it's hard for you to hit me. Wait until I take it off first." Already..."

As a result, the Di people in the village soon discovered that their warriors, who had returned victorious after killing countless Qiang people outside, were suddenly chased by King Di and were running around the village, screaming in agony.

Everyone who saw him sighed with emotion: He is indeed their King Di!

Even such a warrior is no match at all!

After some farce, Azhen and Agui sat down.

"Brother, the Han army is strong and invincible! I see that the Qiang cavalry brought by Han Sui are strong and strong, and there are more people. However, the two sides opened up their formations and attacked hard, but the Qiang people were completely defeated."

They can protect the health of the entire Di tribe. As leaders, they are not as stupid as they appear on the surface.

Well, in fact, after you have been pretending for a long time, you will inevitably take it seriously.

Agui said: "Fortunately, we were very respectful to General Guan before... Is the road in Longxi border smooth now? I want to send someone to Wudu County to inform King Yang Di of this matter."

Azhen was in awe of the Han army and suggested: "Brother, one more thing is worse than one less thing. We will treat it as if the road is not smooth and save trouble."

The two discussed it and decided that it would be best to maintain the status quo.

Whether they move to other places to farm or stay here, they can accept it as long as they and their tribe can survive.

Otherwise, what else can be done!

In August, in the afterglow of summer, the migration journey of the new people to the Sanfu farmland came to an end.

Some people who had just arrived here had only time to set up simple shelters to barely shelter from the wind and rain, and then they hurriedly organized the land they wanted to cultivate and prepared for autumn planting.

These lands carry their expectations for the year ahead.

(End of this chapter)