Seeing Liu Zhang, everyone hurriedly saluted, but they were all a little stunned, because they had never seen Liu Zhang so diligent! However, Liu Zhang didn't care, and waved them to sit down, waiting for everyone to arrive. Of course, Liu Zhang couldn't do it either.
As we sat there, we chatted with the people who arrived first.
"Everyone is here, let's start today's court meeting!" Liu Zhang could see that except for a few close associates who often came into contact with him, everyone else was very restrained. When Guo Jia and Pang Tong Shiran walked into the hall, he
Then he ordered the court meeting to begin.
"Lord, the movable type printing technology you asked us to develop has been successful, and I am here to report it to you!" In ancient times, it was no longer appropriate for women to show up in public. If they participated in court meetings, they would be roosters. Therefore, it is necessary to report that the movable type printing technology has been completed.
Naturally, Liu Ye, who was in charge of the equipment, had to perform the task!
"Ziyang, there's no need to be polite, thank you for your hard work!" Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Liu Zhang smiled and asked, "Since it's successful, can we demonstrate it here?"
"Of course!" Liu Ye said with a smile: "Let Mr. Huang and the developer of printing technology demonstrate it for you!"
"Okay! You two are invited!" Liu Zhang ordered with excitement on his face, and soon soldiers walked into the hall carrying a bunch of equipment, and walking at the back was Huang Chengyan and a young man!
"See...see...Qin...Qin Gong..." Before Huang Chengyan could speak, the young man knelt on the ground with a thud, stammering a little.
"No courtesy, no need to be nervous! Your research on movable type printing has not only contributed to me, but also to the world!" Seeing the young man stuttering, Liu Zhang thought he was nervous, so he comforted him.
"I'm... not... nervous..." The young man said he was not nervous, but he still stuttered, making everyone frown.
"For Duke Qin, Deheng was born with a stammer, it's not because he was nervous!" After spending a long time with the young man, Huang Chengyan naturally knew the situation and hurriedly defended himself.
"Deheng?" Liu Zhang frowned, feeling that the name was very familiar. Suddenly, he remembered the famous mechanical inventor in history, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Are you Ma Jun from Fufeng, named Deheng?"
"Qin Gong knows me?" Ma Jun suddenly raised his head and looked at Liu Zhang with surprise and joy.
"I don't know him, but I've heard of it!" Liu Zhang smiled and said, "Deheng, please get up!"
"Thank you Duke Qin!" Seeing that Liu Zhang was not fake and Ma Jun was unreasonable, although he was a little excited, he still stood up!
"Deheng, why don't you introduce these instruments to me carefully? If you do well, I still have a task for you!" It was Ma Jun, and Liu Zhang was very excited. He dared to say that as long as he had an idea, Ma Jun could make it.
Just don’t be too ahead of the times. If you want Ma Jun to build a steam engine or generator, it shouldn’t be possible!
"I'm sorry!" When talking about the equipment, Ma Jun was very excited. He was like a fanatical scientist and carefully explained the equipment of movable type printing to Liu Zhang. But although Liu Zhang knew about movable type printing, Ma Jun's explanation was not enough for him.
In other words, it’s a chicken talking to a duck!
"Deheng, if you just say that, everyone won't understand. I wonder if you can demonstrate it?" It doesn't matter if you don't understand machinery. Liu Zhang only wanted results and asked Ma Jun to demonstrate. As long as he is not blind, he will understand movable type.
Benefits of printing.
"Of course, what does Duke Qin want to print?" Looking at the crowd, he saw that except for Liu Ye and Huang Chengyan, all the ministers were confused. Even the proposer, Liu Zhang, was a little confused. Ma Jun also thought it would be best to demonstrate it!
"Just print this!" He picked up two memorials from the case and threw them to Ma Jun. Liu Zhang said with a smile: "Print the first copy first, let everyone here have one copy, and then print the second copy!"
"Yes!" After receiving the memorial, Ma Jun turned on the machine, first applied wax on the large plate where the movable type was placed, then placed the words on it according to the memorial, and then used fire to bake the wax. He pressed the large plate hard and waited for the wax to cool down.
Finally, the words were fixed. Ink was applied and the memorial began to be printed. In less than half an hour, the two memorials were distributed to everyone.
"This..." Everyone looked at the memorial in their hands and were dumbfounded, especially the minister who thought that the engraving skills were already amazing. They looked at Ma Jun and Liu Zhang, and then looked at the printed memorial in their hands, and seemed a little unconvinced. However, Ma
Jun suddenly said something that made them dumbfounded.
"Mr. Qin, actually the printing effect this time is not good. Miss Huang is developing ink based on the materials provided by the fourth lady. I believe that it will not take long before the printed things will be clearer!" Seeing the results in their hands, others
They were almost shocked that Ma Jun was not satisfied yet!
"Okay!" Liu Zhang laughed and said, "Deheng, I want to keep you as an official in Chang'an, are you willing?"
"I am willing to serve Duke Qin!" Ma Jun has been fond of studying equipment since he was a child. In addition, he stutters and is not good at communicating with others, so his chances of becoming an official are slim. He heard that Liu Zhang valued machinery and recruited craftsmen, so he came to Chang'an to try it.
Luck. Unexpectedly, he just entered the recruitment hall and met Huang Chengyan recruiting people, so he studied printing with Huang Chengyan.
During the research, Ma Jun conquered everyone from Liu Ye on down with his superb craftsmanship, and even got the recommendation of Huang Chengyan. But he came here to research equipment and did not care about official position, so he asked Huang Chengyan to start his research after the research was successful.
Recommended so as not to delay the research on printing. Huang Chengyan had no objection, so Ma Jun did not meet with Liu Zhang until now!
"Deheng, I know you are good at instruments. You work under Liu Ye. All instruments are under your control. What do you think?" People make the best use of their talents. Ma Jun is good at manufacturing but not good at communication. He only
Being a deputy can't replace Liu Ye's position!
"Thank you Duke Qin!" Ma Jun quickly bowed and saluted. He understood what Liu Zhang meant and was very happy. If Liu Zhang really handed over Liu Ye's position to him, he would also have a headache!
"Everyone, movable type printing has been developed and our reform is about to begin. Do you have any opinions?" Standing up, Liu Zhang glanced at the crowd, his eyes shining with excitement!
"We can't wait for a long time!" A trace of excitement flashed in everyone's eyes. They understood that reform is the prelude to unification, and when the world is unified, everyone will become successful and famous!
"Okay!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "Deheng, I want to build 500 of this printing press. How much time do you need?"
"I am reporting to Duke Qin that if one person makes one, it will take two months. If one makes it on a large scale, it will take one month! In fact, the thing is not complicated, but it just takes longer to engrave!" Ma Jun came to Liu Zhang's command, and early
He saw the assembly line operation for manufacturing equipment. After careful observation, he also understood the principle.
"Okay!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "I will make Ma Jun the Marquis of Guannei, and he will be responsible for the manufacture of equipment in Shizhong!"
"Marquis of Guannei?" Ma Jun was stunned. He didn't expect that he would be granted the title of marquis just by creating a movable type printing technology. You know, in the eyes of the Han Dynasty, craftsmen were just cheap craftsmen, and no matter how exquisite their skills were, they could not be granted the title of marquis.
"What? Does Deheng feel that his official position is low?" Liu Zhang knew the importance of movable type printing. He originally wanted to make Ma Jun a lord, but Ma Jun was only in his twenties. If he was made a lord, he would not be able to do so in the future.
, so he made a Guannei Marquis. As for Zuo Bo, he had no other skills except making paper. It is said that his calligraphy was good, but no matter how good his calligraphy was, he could not make meritorious service to the court, so Liu Zhang generously made him a
Liehou.
"No! Qin Gong is so virtuous, I can't repay you. I..." Ma Jun stuttered. When he was so excited, he lay on the ground speechless.
"Deheng, a mere Marquis of Guannei, what does it matter?" Seeing Ma Jun's excitement, Liu Zhang laughed and said: "Work hard, and you will be a Marquis in the future. I will be willing to do so, as long as you can invent something that will make the great man prosperous."
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"I am determined to live up to Duke Qin's expectations!" Ma Jun knelt on the ground and kowtowed vigorously. The excitement on his face could not be concealed.
"Okay! No need to be polite!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "After the meeting is over, you come with me, I have something for you to study!"
"Yes!" Hearing that there was something new to be made, Ma Jun was full of excitement. He knew that Liu Zhang had suggestions for movable type printing and papermaking, and he also wanted to get Liu Zhang's suggestions again and create something good!
After waving his hand and telling Ma Jun to retreat, Liu Zhang turned his head and asked, "Zhen Yi, how is the paper production going recently?"
Zhen Yi smiled bitterly and said: "For Duke Qin, the papermaking workshop has been built on the bank of Qujiang River according to your instructions, under the guidance of Uncle Zuo. However, the workshop has not been built yet, so papermaking cannot be done!"
"It's been two months, and you haven't built the workshop yet?" Liu Zhang's eyes narrowed, and he felt a little unhappy. With paper, the printing press is useful. Without paper, everything is empty talk!
"For Duke Qin, we don't have enough manpower, so..." Seeing that Liu Zhang was a little angry, Zhen Yi shrank her neck and quickly opened her mouth to defend.
"Insufficient manpower?" Liu Zhang sighed, a little disappointed with Zhen Yi's ability. He raised his head and said: "Fengxiao, immediately order the governor of Jizhou to send 50,000 foreign captives over and let them participate in the construction of the papermaking workshop. If it were done in advance,
Once completed, I can consider turning them into common people!"
"Yes!" Guo Jia immediately agreed. Liu Zhang captured a large number of foreigners at the beginning, and those Xianbei people who were cannibals were demoted to permanent slaves. They have been contributing to the construction of Youji and the three states. Now they are considered experienced, using
It’s a good time to build a workshop!
"Lord, do you need to keep the matter of paper and printing a secret?" After Guo Jia retreated, Jia Xu stood up again. He understood the importance of paper and printing, but he didn't want to be taken away by other princes!
"Yes!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "I will issue an announcement to inform the people that they are not allowed to go near the place where the construction is being carried out. Immediately order three thousand tiger guards to surround the place where the printing press is manufactured. No one is allowed to enter or leave without my warrant. Anyone who refuses to leak secrets
, destroy the nine tribes, and the same goes for the paper-making workshop!"
"Yes!" Jia Xu asked, "What should we do if some people enter by mistake?"
Liu Zhang thought for a while and said: "If you are sure that he is not a spy, let him go. If you are not sure, then kill him..."