As the emperor, Li Shimin naturally knew what kind of development the Tang Dynasty would usher in if education could be popularized among the people from the bottom.
But many times, even Li Shimin himself couldn't find a way to solve the problem.
Because the cost of universal education alone cannot be borne by the national treasury.
The simplest thing is that this paper is too expensive.
How can ordinary people afford it?
However, just now Zhao Chen said that even useless things such as trees, straw, and rotten hemp can be made into paper.
These things are all retting materials and have no great value at all.
If it is true as Zhao Chen said, then...
At this moment, Li Shimin's eyes were fixed on Zhao Chen's face. For a moment, his heart was in his throat.
When Empress Changsun heard the emperor's excited voice, she had an indescribable look on her face.
Today's emperor is obviously a little out of sorts.
But even Empress Changsun herself looked like this.
It was really the first time for Li Lizhi to see her father like this.
I can't help but wonder in my heart, is this still my father who guides the country in the court?
His eyes fell on Zhao Chen's face again, and he couldn't help but start to compare Zhao Chen with Chang Sun Chong.
It seems that Changsun Chong is no match for Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen was not in a hurry at all and took a slow sip of hot tea.
Having said so much just now, my mouth is almost dry.
"Hey, can't you be faster?"
"I'm so anxious!" Li Shimin urged.
"Why are you so anxious? Even if I say it, you will understand?" Zhao Chen glanced at Li Shimin and said.
Papermaking involves many things.
Many things were things that Li Shimin and others had never heard of in this era.
Even if he said it, Zhao Chen didn't think he could understand it.
Li Shimin clearly felt the deep contempt in Zhao Chen's words.
But he couldn't care less about fighting with Zhao Chen now.
As long as Zhao Chen can teach him this papermaking technique, what if he is despised by Zhao Chen?
Anyway, this is not the first time that he has survived under Zhao Chen's contempt.
I don’t feel itchy even if there are too many lice!
Compared to the papermaking technology, which played a huge role in the Tang Dynasty, what was losing face?
"Brother Zhao Chen, please don't talk about my father like that. My father works extremely hard for the Tang Dynasty." Li Lizhi took Zhao Chen's hand, shook it gently, and whispered.
Li Shimin felt very comfortable hearing Li Lizhi's words.
I finally have someone who can speak for myself.
This daughter was not raised in vain.
Looking at Zhao Chen again, he smiled, and then heard him say: "This new papermaking technology actually uses inorganic fibers such as trees, crop straws, bamboo, hay, linen, etc. mixed together."
"After several steps of chopping, cooking, grinding, screening, rinsing, and finally drying."
"Overall, it's actually very simple."
"Although the quality of the paper produced is not as good as that of rice paper, the price will drop too much."
"Even ordinary people can easily afford books made of this kind of paper."
After Zhao Chen finished speaking, Li Shimin still opened his mouth, looking like he didn't understand at all.
"This...can you make paper like this?" After a brief silence in the tavern, Li Shimin pouted and asked in disbelief.
Empress Changsun also looked surprised.
After all, the materials used in the paper making that Zhao Chen mentioned are all rubbish that can be said to be of little value.
Even these things, according to Zhao Chen, can be used to create precious paper.
Empress Changsun is really hard to believe.
In the Tang Dynasty, the truly rich people had their own study rooms, which were proud of their rich collection of books.
This is a symbol of their status.
In addition to being rich in knowledge, each of these books is extremely precious.
Every piece of paper costs a lot of money.
This is definitely not something ordinary people can afford.
How can ordinary people afford books when they have trouble even having enough to eat?
This is why Li Shimin said that he wanted to reform the imperial examination system, but it did not cause too much trouble in the public.
The common people can't even afford books, and even if reforms are carried out, the poor people will not be able to get ahead.
"Of course, will I still lie to you?" Zhao Chen said lightly, but he was a little dissatisfied in his heart.
Although this old Li is an emperor, he really picks his head to the extreme.
He took so many benefits from himself, but he only gave himself the title of County Marquis.
Even a few shopkeepers can climb on top of me.
Lao Litou, you are really shameless.
Zhao Chen thought to himself.
If Li Shimin knew that Zhao Chen was slandering him so much, he would definitely jump up.
However, at this moment...
"No, no, of course you won't lie to someone."
"I'm just a little shocked. After all, the things you mentioned are really things that can be seen everywhere."
"No one would have thought that these things could be used to make paper." Li Shimin shook his head repeatedly, his face full of shock.
He believed that Zhao Chen would not specifically say these things to deceive him.
Qi Wang, the fifth surname, is dealing with him, Zhao Chen, and these will be his means of counterattack.
There is really no benefit in lying to yourself.
"Otherwise, why do you think I would say that the price of these papers is very low?" Zhao Chen smiled, looked at Li Shimin, and asked in a low voice: "Old Li Tou, what do you use to wipe your paper when you go out to pay homage?"
"Leave the palace? Wipe?" Li Shimin didn't understand for a moment.
Empress Changsun and Li Lizhi also did not realize what Zhao Chen meant.
Why leave the palace, and what else should I wipe?
What the hell?
"What do you usually use after being indulgent in the toilet..."
"It's ridiculous. You said such a filthy thing at the dinner table?" Li Shimin stood up suddenly, his face turning red.
How could he have imagined that Zhao Chen would ask such a thing? He was really shameless.
Queen Changsun and Li Lizhi on the side also looked at Zhao Chen with wide eyes, not understanding why he asked such an embarrassing question.
"What kind of filth is this? Who wouldn't want to eat, drink, and defecate?" Zhao Chen curled his lips and said indifferently.
Li Shimin's face turned dark.
This kid talked about such unspeakable things openly and without any hesitation.
It's really disgusting.
"Old Li Tou, I heard that after you use the toilet, you always use silk. That's too wasteful."
"In other words, after you use it, you have to wash it off..."
"Bang!" Li Shimin's face turned completely dark, he slapped the table and stared at Zhao Chen with an embarrassed look on his face.
He thought Zhao Chen would stop after asking.
Who would have thought that this kid would actually ask the question thoroughly.
He even said whether he would wash it off after use?
Indeed, Li Shimin really knows how to clean it after using it.
After all, the Tang Dynasty's treasury really didn't have much money. If you could save a little, just save a little.
But could Zhao Chen say this in front of them?
"It seems that I guessed it right, Old Li Tou, you are a good emperor." Zhao Chen nodded and said with a smile.?