Daqin Raises Guren

　　There was a hint of joy on Ying Zheng's face, looking at Ying Zi Yi and admiring, "Zi Yi, you can come up with such a method, it's really wonderful!"

　　After a pause, Ying Zheng frowned and said, "However, this method is not in place. Bamboo slips are too heavy, and it is impossible for a flying animal to carry such a heavy object. Even if an animal can fly, the speed will be very high. Slow. Perhaps a lot slower than manpower. More than worth the loss."

　　Ying Zi also fell into contemplation.

　　indeed.

　　The weight of the bamboo slips is too heavy, and those flying animals are small in size, how could it be possible to carry such heavy bamboo slips back and forth to transmit information.

　　At this time, Ying Zheng saw that Ying Ziyi was silent, and smiled: "Forget it, Ziyi, your proposal is very good. It's just that there is still room for improvement. You go back first."

　　in vain.

　　Ying Zi's eyes twinkled brightly, and he said quickly, "Father! My son has figured out a way."

　　"Tell me."

　　Ying Zheng smiled and nodded.

　　"Since the weight of bamboo slips is so heavy, why not make lightweight materials, which can not only facilitate the transmission of information, but also be used in daily life. In this way, the ancient material of bamboo slips can be completely excluded. It greatly reduces the difficulty of writing words."

　　Ying Ziyi said with a confident smile on the corner of her mouth.

　　There was an idea in his mind. .

Chapter 271 Ying Zheng's Shock

　　"Material lighter than bamboo slips? Ziyi, I never thought about what you said. But do you know, if you want to make this kind of material, what kind of starting point is needed? I can't even think of it. Materials may exist, but they are not so simple to manufacture.”

　　Ying Zheng shook his head with a slight sigh and said bluntly.

　　"Royal father. When I was waiting to write the words, people used bamboo sticks dipped in ink to write the words on the silk cloth. The ink was too little, and they had to stop and re-dip the ink when they could not write a few words. But the ink If you dip it too much, the ink will drop straight down and stain the precious silk. It's not ~ easy to handle."

　　Yingzi also said this is true. In this era, people will use the method he mentioned in addition to inscription.

　　But the flaws are very obvious.

　　Even after a dozen words, it took almost half an hour.

　　"You keep talking."

　　Ying Zheng nodded in agreement and smiled.

　　"A few days ago, Erchen happened to catch a few hares, and they were heavy in his hands. One of the rabbits' tail was dragging on the ground, and the blood was dragging the ground with twisted traces. Erchen cut a piece of Rabbit's tail, put it on a bamboo tube, and try to write with it. However, the rabbit's hair is shiny and can't absorb ink, and the characters written on the silk are intermittent, not very good, and a piece of good end The silk was also wasted, so I just threw it away."

　　"But another day later, when I went out, I found the 'pen' that I had thrown away before, picked it up, and squeezed the rabbit fur with my fingers. I felt that the rabbit fur was wet and turned white. I Immediately ran back to the barracks and dipped it in the ink, at this time the rabbit tail became very "obedient", sucked up the ink, and the writing was very smooth, and the font became round and full."

　　Ying Zi also stated slowly that this matter was not something he tried himself.It's just the knowledge he has in his head.

　　And the generation of the brush comes from this.

　　"Oh?"

　　Ying Zheng's eyes flickered and he asked with a smile, "Why is this?"

　　"Father, because the water in the rock pit originally contained lime, after soaking in alkaline water, the rabbit hair became soft. It's just right for writing."

　　Yingzi also smiled and explained.

　　"Ziyi, I have never heard of what you said. What kind of thing is alkaline water? It has such a magical effect."

　　Ying Zheng was surprised and asked quickly.

　　"Father, this matter is not critical. What the son said next is the point."

　　Naturally, Ying Zi would not explain too many of these principles to Ying Zheng, because even if he explained it, Ying Zheng might not be able to understand it.

　　"Ziyi, go on."

　　Ying Zheng nodded with a smile, but he didn't care.

　　Hearing this, Yingzi nodded and said, "I call it a 'writing brush'. This method of writing is much faster than using bamboo slips. It also saves time compared to the traditional method. Countless times. Father, I dare to ask if this method occurs, would it be very convenient for people to write characters."

　　"Yes, if there is such a method, it can be produced in large quantities, and this 'writing brush' can be conveyed to the streets and alleys of the empire. This simple method can be used by everyone. Ziyi, I can't think of you Occasionally create such amazing things."

　　Ying Zheng smiled and nodded, his tone full of amazement.

　　"besides!"

　　Yingzi also calmed down and continued: "Royal father, silk is used for writing characters, and the material dealer is very precious. Therefore, this method can also be improved. Speaking of which, I would like to ask my father, what is silk? What kind of material is it made of?"

　　"Tree!"

　　Ying Zheng's eyes flashed, and after thinking for a while, he said.

　　He has not been exposed to the process of making silk, but he is relatively familiar with this knowledge.

　　"That's right, it is a mixture of the available materials extracted from the tree species and other materials. In this case, can I think that the material extracted from the tree has the characteristics of writing characters? That is to say, Fundamentally, the material is inherently tinted with graphite without fading at random.”

　　Yingzi also nodded, a smile appeared on his face, and said.

　　"Ziyi, do you mean to start from the tree?"

　　Ying Zheng's face changed and he asked.

　　He found that he was increasingly unable to see through Ying Ziyi.

　　What Ying Zi also said at present, Ying Zheng can only vaguely know the general meaning.There were so many outlandish words that he hadn't even heard of them.

　　But Ying Zheng believes that Ying Zi must have experienced it himself, otherwise, he would definitely not be able to tell such a specific process.

　　Immediately, Ying Zi also smiled and said: "Father, you are right, you are starting from the tree."

· · Flowers · ·

　　"How to do it?"

　　Ying Zheng asked urgently, and a trace of curiosity emerged in his heart.Would love to break the casserole and ask to the end.

　　"Father, my son found that, using raw materials such as bark, hemp head, cloth, fishing net, etc., through frustrating, pounding, copying, and baking, plant fiber paper will eventually be formed! And 'paper' can be used for writing characters. The best material. The manufacturing process does not cost much money. Therefore, it can be spread to every corner of the empire. Let everyone have the material of 'paper'."

　　Yingzi also spoke directly and described the process of papermaking.

　　"The manufacturing process of 'paper' is not complicated. With three or five people processing, a large amount of paper can be produced in one day. So, once a paper-making factory is established. Then this paper can be fully launched, Make it easier for everyone to write."

 …

　　"..."

　　As far as he knows, the papermaking technique he mentioned is very low cost.It is for this reason that he chose this method of papermaking.

　　Actually.

　　There are countless ways in his head to make paper.

　　However, in addition to those methods that cannot be easily achieved at the current level, the individual component costs are also high.

　　To sum up, Ying Zi also chose one of the simpler and lower-cost paper-making techniques.

　　Following Ying Ziyi's words, Ying Zheng only felt that his throat was a little dry. It didn't matter if he didn't understand, but he could understand the papermaking plan that Ying Ziyi said.

　　If this is true, then Daqin will soon usher in a great era of literati.

　　There are still many people in Daqin who are illiterate, but if 'writing brush' and 'paper' appeared.It can definitely lead to a frenzy of learning for many people.

　　In this way, why does Da Qin worry about talents?

　　Think of this.

　　Ying Zheng took a deep breath and looked at Ying Ziyi with completely different eyes.

　　Before, he just asked Yingzi to give him some advice.But he really didn't expect that Ying Ziyi actually gave him such a big surprise, which made him feel extremely shocked.

　　The amount of knowledge involved here, even Ying Zheng was at a loss.But Ying Zi also talked freely, as if the knowledge was just pediatrics.

　　At this moment, Ying Zheng's attention to Ying Ziyi has increased several times! .

Chapter 272 Preparation

　　Although from the beginning of the communication problem, it has extended to papermaking.

　　However, Ying Zheng paid more attention to the technology of papermaking than the issue of communication.If this technology is implemented, in addition to solving the rumored problems, it can also make Daqin more prosperous.

　　Literati, talent, this is the fundamental reason for the establishment of any dynasty.

　　The appearance of 'writing brush' and 'paper' can greatly increase the appearance of these two kinds of people.

　　On weekdays, because the writing materials are too expensive, it is difficult for wealthy people to practice.But if paper appeared, it would be completely different.

　　Even ordinary people have access to words.

　　"Ziyi, your idea shocked me too much. I have to say, you are really a genius. You can think of such a method."

　　Ying Zheng laughed loudly and praised unabashedly.

　　"Father is very praised."

"Three six zeros" Yingzi also bowed his hands respectfully.

　　"correct!"

　　Ying Zheng's face changed, and he said: "Zi Yi, the ideas you said can be implemented. I will leave it to you to plan. I look forward to the advent of 'writing brush' and 'paper'. At that time, Zi Yi, your reputation, It will definitely spread to every corner of Daqin."

　　"The son is also willing to share the worries for the father and the emperor."

　　Yingzi also said.

　　"Okay, I'll give you a month, do you have the confidence to be able to hiccup during this time and let me see the real paper?"

　　Ying Zheng asked with a smile.

　　"Father, it doesn't take a month, ten days is enough!"

　　Yingzi also laughed and said bluntly.

　　"Sure enough, Ziyi, this matter is done. The royal father will agree to any of your requests."

　　Ying Zheng laughed.

　　"Father, I have never used a request you mentioned before."