On the basis of summarizing the experience of his predecessors in making silk fabrics, Cai Lun invented plant fiber paper that was suitable for writing by using bark, broken fishnets, rags, hemp heads, etc. as raw materials, making paper a commonly used writing material. This
Seed paper is cheap, of high quality, and the raw materials are easy to find, so it is gradually being used widely.
Overall, Cai Lun's merits are immeasurable.
But there is an obvious disadvantage: this kind of paper is not smooth.
Although the paper made by Cai Lun has been optimized a lot compared to the previous Baqiao paper, Juyan paper and other papers, the optimization is mainly to make the use of materials more convenient and cheaper, and there is limited progress in the smoothness of the paper.
Let's put it this way, today's paper is very similar to the papyrus of later generations, and even then its popularity is limited.
If Chen Yuan used paper to wipe his buttocks, he would probably be sprayed to death by others.
Moreover, Chen Yuan didn't want to use such paper to wipe his buttocks, as it would be too harsh.
Chen Yuan had already understood the production process of Cai Lun paper before. The process was not complicated, but there was one problem.
That is, papermaking must be completed with a paper curtain (equivalent to the papermaking copper mesh used for sizing in modern papermaking), which is a key process for converting pulp into paper.
The most ideal material for making paper curtains is moso bamboo, but other materials are limited due to insufficient durability and adaptability.
However, moso bamboo is relatively rare in the north, which is one of the reasons why Cai Lun paper has not been promoted.
Some people would like to ask, has no one ever thought that moso bamboo is abundant in the south and that it can be made in the south?
This is a bit taken for granted. The South at this time was far from the South of later generations. At this time, China's center of gravity was in the North. The South was a barren and barbaric land with large areas of undeveloped areas.
Who cares about making paper? Let's have a full meal first.
Chen Yuan is different. In Chen Yuan's view, papermaking is not only a business, but also plays a very important role in his future layout.
The popularization of paper can make it easier to popularize knowledge and allow more people to obtain knowledge.
Knowledge changes destiny and is unbreakable at all times.
Moreover, Chen Yuan also had an idea. When his prodigy academy opens in the future, a four-piece set of pen, ink, paper and inkstone must be produced.
Now let's get the paper out first.
When it comes to papermaking, there are three figures from the Eastern Han Dynasty.
One is Cai Lun, one is his disciple Kong Dan, and the other is Zuo Bo.
Cai Lun will not talk about him. Kong Dan is the original inventor of rice paper, and Zuo Bo is the inventor of Zuo Bo paper.
Logically speaking, if Chen Yuan wanted to improve paper, it would be best for him to find Kong Dan and Zuo Bo.
However, there is almost no record of Kong Dan in history, and Chen Yuan did not know that such a person existed.
As for Uncle Zuo, Chen Yuan had some impressions, but it was not from history books.
Instead, I played a game called Journey to the West 3. There was a character-making workshop in it, and the craftsman was Zuo Bo.
Because the game was set in the Tang Dynasty, Chen Yuan always thought that Uncle Zuo was a character from the Tang Dynasty.
Chen Yuan didn't know that Uncle Zuo was a figure of this era and a native of Donglai County.
Zuo Bo not only knew how to make paper, he was also a calligrapher.
Unfortunately, Chen Yuan had such a misunderstanding, and he began to prepare to make paper by himself.
Fortunately, Chen Yuan is not without support.
What he relies on is simple and systematic.
Yes, the system has acted like a monster again.
New features enabled.
A technology tree appears.
There are a lot of densely packed technology trees, and they have everything, but they are all gray and not lighted up.
It's easy to light it up, just exchange it with points.
Simply making paper does not require many points, ten points is enough.
Although it was not much, Chen Yuan was still very heartbroken.
It is not easy to obtain this amount, and the landlord does not have any surplus food.
Chen Yuan discovered a problem, and the system was getting worse and worse.
Not only do attributes require points, but cultivation also requires points. Now, even climbing the technology tree requires points.
What a sin.
However, when Chen Yuan saw those things at the top of the technology tree, he immediately burst into laughter.
Especially when I saw something like controllable nuclear fusion, aerial fighters, curvature engines, atomic bombs, etc., my eyes widened immediately.
Good guy, could it be that what I am traveling through is not a fantasy world, but a technological world?
Otherwise, why would the atomic bomb even be released?
If I could create an atomic bomb, even a first-level expert would have to kneel down.
However, when Chen Yuan saw the front-end technology tree in front of the atomic bomb, he immediately put an end to this idea.
Chen Yuan felt that there might be no hope of ever getting an atomic bomb in this life, let alone controllable nuclear fusion.
The number of points required is absolutely massive.
Even if China is unified, it will be difficult to reach the steam age, let alone the atomic bomb.
Forget it, just let it go. If you can click on it, just click on it. If you can't click on it, forget it.
Now let’s learn about papermaking first.
Chen Yuan spent ten points to directly light up the papermaking technology.
Suddenly, all kinds of information about papermaking poured into Chen Yuan's head.
After a long time, Chen Yuan finally came to his senses.
This means that Chen Yuan has practiced Yuanshi Sushu, and his spiritual cultivation is extraordinary, and he can receive information extremely quickly. If it were an earthling, he would have been turned into an idiot by this torrent of information.
Because the system is very conscientious and provides a set of papermaking techniques.
From the invention of paper to modern papermaking methods, all were instilled in Chen Yuan's mind.
It is no exaggeration to say that Chen Yuan is now a master of papermaking theory.
Chen Yuan chose a papermaking method that was most suitable for this era, which was to use bamboo as raw material for papermaking.
Because bamboo is cheap and easy to obtain, and the paper produced is smooth and soft, and does not hurt your hands.
What Chen Yuan values the most is not hurting his hands. Since it doesn't hurt his hands, it certainly won't hurt the tender anus.
You are the one.
With the papermaking method in hand, Chen Yuan called a few people from Jinfengwei and had them chop down a lot of bamboo, and then he started making paper at home.
Of course, Chen Yuan will definitely not work day and night, but will work from nine to five, strictly abide by the work and rest time, and take a rest as soon as the time is up.
Don't do it for one more minute.
Chen Yuan was afraid of working overtime in his previous life, and he had long wanted to experience the pleasure of working a nine-to-five job.
Now that I can finally make my own decisions, how could I treat myself badly again?
You have to work from 9 to 5, every extra minute is a loss.
This puzzled the people of Jinfengwei very much. They did not understand why their commanding officer immediately asked them to stop working and leave as soon as the arrival of Youshi.
Although these Jin Fengwei were confused, no one questioned it.
Just kidding, this is your boss's boss. Do you dare to question it? Do you still want to do it?
Due to Chen Yuan's laziness, even though there were clear processes and methods, Chen Yuan did not produce much paper until Liu Bei returned to Xiangyang.
However, it is enough for Chen Yuan to use the toilet himself.
Yes, Chen Yuan tested the softness of the paper as soon as it was made. After confirming that it felt like silk, Chen Yuan decisively took a stack and then made a large size.
It's like a flood of water flowing out for thousands of miles, just like the Yellow River flooding out of control.
Afterwards, it was so comfortable to tidy up the battlefield with the newly made paper.