Chapter 211 It’s really wonderful

Li Lizhi also looked at Zhao Chen expectantly.

She felt that since Zhao Chen was so magical, there must be a way to solve this problem.

"This problem is easy to solve." Zhao Chen and Queen Changsun laughed.

"Easy to solve?"

"The fifth surname Qiwang controls 80% of the rice paper output in Chang'an City, as well as the printing workshop. It is impossible for the other workshops to offend them because of you."

"You said this problem is easy to solve?"

"Zhao Chen, you don't want to surrender to them, do you?"

"It's not impossible for you to say that you surrender. As a young man, it's most important to know the current affairs. But when you go out later, don't say that you know someone. You can't afford to lose this person..."

Zhao Chen just said that it was easy to solve.

Li Shimin is like a talkative woman who talks endlessly.

In his words, he confirmed that Zhao Chen wanted those businessmen to admit defeat.

The joking look on his face became even more intense.

Zhao Chen didn't say anything, just watched Li Shimin babbling in front of him.

Li Shimin said a few words and finally noticed the strange look in Zhao Chen's eyes. He curled his lips and said with a smile, "I'm just talking about this possibility. You go on."

"Didn't they not give me paper or let me go to the printing workshop to print?"

"Can't I just take care of these things myself?" Zhao Chen said slowly.

"Do it yourself?" Queen Changsun didn't react for a moment after hearing Zhao Chen's words.

"Boy Zhao Chen, how could you say such a thing? Do it yourself? Do you know how many processes are required for this piece of paper?"

"How is this printing engraved on the bamboo slips bit by bit and then printed on the paper?"

Li Shimin's expression changed, but he stopped mocking Zhao Chen at this moment.

Because Zhao Chen's idea was clearly a dream.

If the paper and printing were as simple as Zhao Chen said, then his Datang...

"what is this?"

"I have a set of movable type printing technology that can print each character

It can be printed for decades if retyped. "

"As for paper, it's a little more troublesome, but the paper for the books in the bookstore doesn't have to be too good. It can just lower the price and attract more people."

"Just some wood, straw, rotten hemp and other high-fiber things can be made."

"I have already said that when you have nothing to do on weekdays, you should read more. If you don't study, you should also go out and take a walk, use your hands and brain." Zhao Chen said slowly.

How could these things trouble him?

Zhao Chen had this idea when he was setting up a bookstore before.

But because I was a little busy, I put it on hold.

It's good now, those people insist on forcing themselves to make big moves.

Zhao Chen's last sentence was obviously a joke on Li Shimin.

But Li Shimin didn't seem to hear Zhao Chen's words at this moment.

Everyone was a little confused.

Queen Changsun on the side also looked at Zhao Chen with surprise.

Li Lizhi looked at Zhao Chen with admiration.

This was the first time that she had seen someone who could shock her father and mother into being like this with just a few words.

Li Shimin's Adam's apple twitched twice, as if he wanted to say something.

Zhao Chen's words completely touched their knowledge blind spots.

Their current printing method is to carve the content of a page on a bamboo slip, and then lay paper on top to print it.

But the price of such a book is too high.

If it is not necessary books, they will not print them.

As for papermaking, Li Shimin also knew that it was all made of fine silk and silk.

Just like the imperial edicts he issued, they were all made of silk.

No matter how bad it is, it is still rice paper made from good bamboo.

trees, straw

, rotten hemp?

If anyone else had said this, Li Shimin would have flipped the table on the spot.

Because that must be a lie.

But these words came from Zhao Chen's mouth.

Li Shimin had doubts on his face, but in fact he was 80% convinced in his heart.

"Zhao Chen, please tell me in detail about the mysteries of papermaking and printing." Li Shimin looked at Zhao Chen expectantly.

"I want to eat first." Zhao Chen said.

"Yes, yes, let's eat first. Come on, I'll bring you some food." .??.

"Eat more, and you and I will talk by candlelight tonight." Li Shimin said quickly.

He picked up the chopsticks in his hand and picked up food for Zhao Chen.

This is an unprecedented first time.

When Li Shimin had dinner with Zhao Chen before, he wished he could leave nothing for Zhao Chen.

Queen Changsun sat aside, with a look of joy on her face.

Li Lizhi felt a little dazed.

Is this still my father in front of me?

…

After the meal, Zhao Chen lay on the corner of the table with a contented look on his face.

Whether it was because he was hungry or because Queen Changsun's cooking skills were getting better and better, Zhao Chen felt that he was very happy eating.

Originally, after dinner, Queen Changsun went to clear away the dishes.

But thinking that Zhao Chen still had something to talk about here, and curious in his heart, he just sat there unwilling to move.

Li Shimin took a sip of tea.

The tea was still in his throat, so he couldn't wait to ask, "Zhao Chen, tell us now."

Zhao Chen burped, nodded, and said, "Let's talk about movable type printing first."

The three people at the table suddenly became energetic and raised their ears for fear of missing a detail.

"It's actually very simple!"

"It's not as complicated as you think."

"Place

The so-called movable type printing is to carve each character on a square ink pad and burn it into a block. "

"When printing, arrange them according to the contents of the book and they can be printed easily."

"The advantage of this kind of printing is that it can save a lot of time on bamboo slips and carving bamboo slips!"

Zhao Chen smiled and explained the general principles of movable type printing to a few people.

When Li Shimin and others heard this, their eyes flashed with surprise.

Even Li Shimin himself was so shocked that his mouth opened and his eyes almost popped out.

Amazing!

Sure enough, it was movable type printing.

Compared with previous printing technologies, that is a huge improvement.

"Miao miao miao!"

"It's really wonderful!"

"If we had this movable type printing technology, wouldn't it mean that we could rub whatever books we wanted, and we wouldn't have to work hard to engrave them anymore!" Li Shimin clapped his hands and laughed, his face full of excitement.

He never expected that Zhao Chen would have such a magical idea.

This kind of idea is no less favorable than the original curved shaft plow, barrel cart and the like.

Even better.

This boy is indeed my son!

Otherwise, where would such a magical idea come from.

Only if the position of Prince of the Tang Dynasty is handed over to him can I rest assured!

Li Shimin was secretly proud, but he had already taken the credit for himself, and looked at Zhao Chen with satisfaction.

Queen Changsun's face was also full of joy.

Zhao Chen actually solved a problem that had troubled hundreds of thousands of years with just a few words.

Queen Changsun was filled with pride at this moment.

"What about papermaking?"

"Say it quickly, say it quickly!" Li Er urged impatiently.