Three Kingdoms: I will act as a substitute for the Hunjun

Chapter 38 Jian Shuo wants to gain both fame and fortune
  Jian Shuo's eyes widened when he saw it.

Although he likes martial arts but not literature, he has been with Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty for more than ten years. Every time this fatuous emperor is elegant, most of the ten regular attendants are waiting beside him, so he still has some knowledge of literature and ink.

Never had he seen such exquisite paper?

The Caihou paper currently used in the imperial palace is already considered the best paper in the world. At the time, I thought it was already a superior product. However, compared with the new paper in front of me, it was rough in texture and yellow in color, and the ink would spread easily if it was slightly thicker. Open or even see through the paper.

It is for these reasons that Caihou paper is not widely used.

Looking at the paper in my hand, it is smooth, delicate and soft to the touch, making it a pleasure to look at.

"Quick! Get the imperial pen!" Jian Shuo said happily, "I will do it myself, general!"

He couldn't wait for Liu Ming to get up, so he stood up and ran to the desk next to him, picked up the emperor's brush on it, dipped it twice quickly, put it on the paper, and wrote four words in dots.

I just felt that the writing was smooth and the ink rhyme was clear. After the words were completed, Jian Shuo looked at the ink marks and said with a smile: "My general's calligraphy is not bad at all. He is full of energy and eclectic. Hahahaha... good!"

Liu Ming stepped forward to take a look and saw the four words "Wealth in the world" crookedly written on the hemp paper.

"I didn't expect the general to have such extraordinary calligraphy." Liu Mingyan praised sincerely, "How do you feel about this new paper?"

"Not bad! It feels good to write on it. Does this paper have a name?"

"It has just been made and has not been named yet. The general is the first person to try this paper, so why not call it Jian paper!"

"Jianzhi? Okay! Hahahaha..." Jian Shuo laughed loudly, with wrinkles all over his face. He wanted to show all the joy in his heart and said, "What a good name, not bad! I didn't expect that you live in the palace and still To be able to achieve such an achievement.”

"How can it be my achievement? Since it is called Jianzhi, it is the general's achievement." Liu Ming sent a rainbow flattery and said with a smile, "The general is well versed in the art of wealth. I don't think I need to say more. This paper If it is sold to various noble families, the general will not only make a lot of money, but also gain fame and fortune. After thousands of years, as long as someone uses the paper, they will remember the general's name and his name will go down in history!"

Jian Shuo's face flushed with excitement, and every wrinkle seemed to be exuding glow. He rubbed his hands and walked up and down on the ground. He knew that the substitute in front of him was not telling lies. If this paper was spread, it would really be true. Can go down in history.

This is not something that can be measured by wealth. No amount of money can buy it, not to mention that he can have fame and fortune?

"This new paper... no, Jian paper, how much do you have left?" Jian Shuo asked eagerly.

"There are only five finished products." Liu Ming picked up a stack from the tables next to him and handed it to Jian Shuo.

Jian Shuo stretched out his trembling hands to take it, carefully read it back and forth several times, and said excitedly: "hurry up and organize people to produce Jian paper. The scale must be large and the output must be large. There are people, money, and space in the palace." , this general will give you whatever you need."

He seemed to have seen the spectacular scene of cart after cart of new paper named after him being transported outside the palace, and cart after cart of gold and silver being transported into his mansion, and he was a little impatient.

"But I have to choose a location and people in the palace, and the general is too busy with other affairs..." Liu Ming hesitated.

"Ask Pan Yin to accompany you. As long as you don't leave Nangong, you can walk around as you like." Jian Shuo was in high spirits and decided on the spot, "Of course, try to go to the Queen as little as possible. You understand this, otherwise it will be difficult to explain to His Majesty."

He was filled with joy now, feeling that this substitute was simply his God of Wealth. First he helped him overcome the suspicion of the two generals Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and now he gave him this great gift that would bring him fame and fortune. Such a lucky general must not be treated badly. Moreover, the lucky general wants to build a profitable paper mill for himself. What reason does he have to stop him? Not only cannot they be stopped, but they also need money to give money, people to give to people, and places to give place to.

Whoever dares to stop me will be the first to rush to him!
  Since ancient times, wealth has attracted people's hearts, not to mention fame and fortune. The "hound" plan previously discussed with Emperor Ling has been completely forgotten by Jian Shuo. He even relaxed it even more. In his words, he even relaxed his intention to go to the queen. limit.

This was something Liu Ming didn't expect. It can only be said that power and greed have caused this eunuch to lose his due reason.

"Where did the general think?" Liu Ming smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "The Changle Palace has almost squeezed me dry, how can I still have the energy to go to the queen? By the way, we are making such a big noise in the palace. Don’t you want to report it to His Majesty?”

Jian Shuo thought for a while and said with a little pain: "I really want to tell Your Majesty that the final money will have to go to Jiade Hall to share 10%."

What the hell!

Liu Ming cursed in his heart, Jian Shuo was becoming more and more courageous, and only gave the emperor 10% of such a huge profit.

"My general will make arrangements for the autumn hunt. Those who are dissatisfied with me, such as Zhao Zhong and Zhang Rang, will all go to work in the papermaking workshop." After Jian Shuo finished speaking, he hurriedly left with the hemp paper and explained at the gate of Changle Palace. Pan Yin served "Your Majesty" well and accompanied His Majesty in choosing a location to build a paper mill in the palace, and then hurriedly went to the Jiade Hall to report to Emperor Ling.

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In the Jiade Hall, Emperor Ling was lying on the bed. He still showed no signs of improvement, but as he stroked the soft paper with his hand, his face seemed to have a glow.

"I didn't expect that in addition to selling an official position, there would be another way to make money. Loving you is the most important thing." Emperor Ling said with a trembling voice.

During his reign, he suffered from internal and external troubles, and was always worried about financial constraints. Selling his official position was also a last resort.

Especially after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, finances were almost on the verge of collapse.

So a vicious cycle was formed, with the court selling officials, officials buying officials, and then exploiting the people even more in order to get their money back. The people suffered even more, so they fled or revolted. As a result, the court could not raise taxes and taxes, and the finances became even tighter.

Therefore, making money has almost become Liu Hong's heartache.

At this moment, although he did not know how much the new paper was worth, he still liked to write and write before he fell ill. He could deduce that once this paper came out, it would be snapped up by scholars, so there was no need to worry about the lack of market.

"Did Jian Qing come up with the method of making this new paper himself?" Emperor Ling asked curiously.

"How can Wei Chen be so smart? Your Majesty taught you how to make paper." Jian Shuo said with a coquettish smile.

"Oh? I am lying on the bed, when will I teach you this method?" Ling Emperor asked strangely.

After lying down for a long time, his thinking became dull, but Ling Emperor Liu Hong clearly remembered that he had never taught Jian Shuo how to make paper, not to mention that he didn't know how to make paper at all.

Let alone making new paper, he can't even make old paper.

(End of this chapter)