In an era of low productivity, cattle are the most important means of production.
Normally, cattle are only killed during sacrifices.
Even if someone wants to eat beef, usually only the kings and nobles are eligible to eat it.
Faced with Li Yunze's proposal, the Qin court held discussions and only agreed to sell a small part of the cattle to the various countries in the Kanto region.
The reason is simple: more cattle need to be trained to plow the fields.
On the contrary, it was sheep, and everyone from Ying Zheng to ministers agreed to give them out in exchange for grain.
In this era, because pigs usually lived in dry latrines and were regarded as filthy, and because there were no advanced grooming techniques, the taste was not good, so the most popular meat was mutton.
If you are craving for some meat, mutton must be the first choice, so the demand and price are both good.
Selling hundreds of thousands of sheep would naturally bring back a large amount of food, thereby alleviating the famine.
"This matter can be left to Wu Shi."
The sale of cattle and sheep was naturally difficult for the Qin government to handle, so it was left to private merchants headed by Wushi.
The Wushi are quite famous. During the Warring States Period, they sold silk from Shu to the Western Regions and other places, and even sent it all the way to distant Rome.
The robes worn by the senators in the Roman Senate were made of silk.
Everyone was naturally relieved that there was a way to deal with the famine, and Ying Zheng naturally praised him, saying that there was no problem that the Tutor could not solve.
Li Yunze's gaze swept across Zhao Ji, who had a look of resentment on his face, and then he looked at Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, how are the paper and printing techniques being used?"
Speaking of this, Ying Zheng got excited, "The Imperial Tutor has been in the army for a long time, but he didn't know that Xianyang was already a wealthy man at this time. Students from all over Guandong rushed to Daqin as if they were going to fight."
Everyone can see the role of paper in replacing heavy bamboo slips, as well as its role in carrying knowledge and disseminating knowledge.
So when Qin's paper flowed to the Kanto countries on a large scale, there were a lot of exclamations in the cultural circles for a while, and they even named the paper King Qin's paper.
As for why a large number of students went to Da Qin, it was naturally because of printing technology.
When books made of paper appeared in Guandong, they caused a sensation in the cultural world, which was even more exaggerated than that of King Qin's paper.
What originally required hundreds or even thousands of kilograms of bamboo slips can be recorded in just a thin book.
Moreover, it does not require intellectuals to write it one by one, and it can be sold on a large scale, with hundreds or even thousands of copies at a time. This breakthrough in technology has naturally attracted huge attention.
Students from various schools rushed to Qin with their own works, hoping to spread them widely through Qin's magical printing technology of King Qin to expand the influence of their schools.
It can even be said that Qin successfully changed its past backward image through papermaking and printing.
The Qin State fought fiercely, but in terms of culture, it was always looked down upon by other countries and ridiculed as a backward barbarian.
By this time, everyone from the king to the civil servants and generals felt proud and proud.
"Your Majesty, you don't just need these vain reputations, do you?"
Facing Li Yunze's inquiry, Ying Zheng was stunned and asked in confusion, "In accordance with the wishes of the Grand Master, what else should I do?"
"Your Majesty, you want to play ball... and be the master of the world." Li Yunze Chen Chen said, "Have you never thought about what you need to do after you dominate the world?"
The Qilin Hall was very quiet. Everyone from the Queen Mother to the civil and military officials were paying attention to Li Yunze, looking forward to his next words.
Lord of the world or something like that, although Emperor Zhou is still nominally the lord of the world at this time, even a three-year-old child knows that Emperor Zhou is just a decoration. If all the countries were not concerned about their reputation, they could destroy Emperor Zhou at any time.
What everyone really cares about is what they will do after they unify the world.
Li Yunze turned around and said to Li Si, who was appreciated by Ying Zheng and became the doctor's order, "Bring a pen and paper."
Things like paper and pens were quickly prepared, and Li Si personally brought them to Li Yunze.
Li Yunze smiled and gestured to Ying Zheng, "Please write a message, Your Majesty."
"What words should I write?"
"Whatever, any word is fine."
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and remembered the unparalleled innovative cavalry of the Qin New Army. He picked up his pen and wrote the character "horse" on the paper.
That's right, there is almost no difference between the character for horse in Qin and the horse it belongs to.
In fact, official script was born out of Xiaozhuan.
Li Yunze nodded and said, "Please write it again in Qi Guowen."
Ying Zheng has good learning ability and quickly wrote the word "楽" on the paper.
Li Yunze smiled and said again, "Please write it again in Zhao Wen."
Ying Zheng lived in Handan City when he was young, so naturally he could write Zhao Wen.
It's just that Zhao Wen's horse character is completely a hieroglyph, like a fish with three legs.
"Written in Chu script."
In order to gain the support of Mrs. Huayang and the Chu clan behind her, Ying Zheng had also learned Chu writing, so naturally he could write it.
However, Chuwen is also close to hieroglyphics, written like a drop of water with four horizontal lines.
"Write it in Korean."
This Ying Zheng really couldn't do it, so Li Si took over the pen and wrote the same hieroglyphic character, similar to a triangle with two horizontal lines for a horse.
Well, in the modern world, the characters of Bangzi Country can actually be said to be hieroglyphs, which have no sense of beauty at all.
Next, Li Si wrote it again in the characters of Wei, Yan, Wei and other countries.
Basically, people who are not well versed in the culture of various countries would not be able to even recognize it, let alone write it down.
There's no way around it, it's just too abstract.
Li Yunze walked around the Qilin Hall holding a piece of paper filled with horse characters from various countries, so that everyone could see it clearly.
Finally, he simply walked up to the high platform and showed it to Queen Mother Zhao Ji.
Zhao Ji just glanced at him and didn't care, but her eyes were fixed on him and she lowered her voice and said, "You promised to come back."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Yunze responded with a smile, "Isn't this back?"
Zhao Ji tightened her expression and sneered, "Go to my bedroom tonight. If I can't see you, no matter what you want to do, I will deny it to you."
Li Yunze looked bitter after saying this. Does this count as a sacrifice for the cultural cause?
Zhao Ji was also very angry when she saw Li Yunze's face.
With my charming face and graceful figure, I actively seek you out. Are you still not satisfied?
If the memory of that night's full meal and drink hadn't often come to mind, Zhao Ji, who could not be said to be angry, would have walked away.
Li Yunze made up his mind to turn himself into an educator and corrupt other people's children for the sake of cultural undertakings for the people of the world, and spent his whole evening teaching Zhao Ji to study.
Then he stood up and returned to the audience, and said to everyone, "Do you understand?"
Smart people have roughly understood what Li Yunze meant, but most people still think that the clouds and mountains are shrouded in mist, and they don't understand what kind of medicine is sold in this gourd.
Ying Zheng, who was thoughtful, said, "What does Taifu mean? After unifying the world, we need to solve the problem of different writing systems in different countries?"
"There is no need to wait until we can unify the world."
Li Yunze immediately responded, "Now that paper and printing are available, it is the best time. Anyone who wants to use printing can only use small seal script. As for paper, the outflow must be restricted. It doesn't make much sense to exchange paper for that little money."
Your Majesty, is Daqin still short of money?"
Ying Zheng's face turned red after saying these words.
He really didn't expect that paper and printing could be used in this way to directly penetrate Qin culture into various countries. This subtle influence was very powerful.
Before, I just wanted to use Qin Wang Paper to become famous...
Li Yunze hadn't finished his words yet, "The unification of writing is an important symbol of the true unification of countries. From now on, people of one country will be one world. This is called writing with the same text!"
"The book has the same text!"
Ying Zheng's eyes were filled with brilliance, as if a brand new door had opened before his eyes.
Although the various countries are still there, his mind has already flown to the world after he has been unified.
Many civil and military noble clans also expressed their approval.
This is of great benefit to enhancing the prestige of Great Qin.
The atmosphere inside the Qilin Hall became increasingly lively.
The world has not yet been unified, but people here are already frothing at the mouth and beginning to imagine the beauty of the future.
Li Yunze shook his head slightly, winked at Li Si, and quietly exited the hall.
Li Si, who followed him out, said with admiration, "You are still capable. You can think of things like writing the same text. It's really admirable."
"Everyone knows that I am capable, and there is no need to remind me again and again."
Li Yunze, who was walking forward with his hands behind his back, smiled and said, "I came to see you because there is something I need you to do."
"Appreciate further details."
"The most important thing about books and texts is to unify the world. Only by unifying the world can we promote books and texts."
"But there is one more thing, and that is what is being promoted."
Hearing this, Li Si thought thoughtfully, "You mean, Qin Wen can't do it?"
"It's not impossible." Li Yunze smiled casually, waved his hand and said, "If we use Qin characters, how can we show our abilities? And why are they recorded in history books?"
For Li Si, who had been favored by the King of Qin and began to gradually move towards a high position, the benefits of fame and fortune had been satisfied, and what he wanted now was naturally fame.
A name in the world is indeed very important, but how can it be compared to being written in the history books and being famous throughout the ages?
Li Si's breathing became obviously heavier.
"good."
He nodded vigorously, "I will improve Qin Wen as soon as possible."
It is a bit difficult for Li Si to directly create a new set of fonts, or it will take a long time and the help of more cultural people.
Therefore, in his opinion, improving Qin Wen is the best choice.
"No need to bother."
Li Yunze reached out and took out a book from his magical sleeve and handed it over, "Just use this."
Li Si took the book with a puzzled expression, and the first thing he noticed was the large characters on the cover.