Da Qin: Summon Cai Wenji, I will beat Xiang Yu

In the Heavenly Palace, Wei Zheng came to Ying Shu happily holding the paper.

"Your Majesty, the first batch of paper has been made."Looking at the thick pile of paper, Ying Shu picked up one with great interest.

This thing was not a rarity in later generations, but in the Qin Dynasty, it was extremely precious.

"Still a little thick."Ying Shu said.

But it's not easy to do this for the first time.

"Your Majesty, this can still be improved."

Wei Zheng is very satisfied. With this paper, we can replace the bamboo slips."

"But Your Majesty, the cost of this thing is too expensive.

There are no machines in Daqin, so all paper is made manually. Not only is it expensive, but it is also extremely time-consuming.

"There's no rush, let's use it in Beimang first. In the future, when you submit letters, just use this paper."

You have to eat the rice one bite at a time, don't be in a hurry.

Just like the salt production in the past, now the people in Beimang can also eat fine salt, and the price is not expensive.

"In addition, I want to establish an imperial examination system so that scholars from all over the world can take the exam to supplement talents for the imperial court. How about it?"

Ying Shu handed Wei Zheng the imperial examination system that he had written long ago. After Wei Zheng read it quickly, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. But he shook his head and said,"Your Majesty, although this imperial examination system is good, I'm afraid it cannot be implemented. Go down"

"Oh? Why??"

"Your Majesty, first of all, there are very few students from poor families and they will not have many opportunities to study. Secondly, the gentry will also object."

In this era, rich people may not be able to afford to read books. Books are more expensive, let alone poor students. It would be good for them to read one or two books in their lifetime.

Wei Zheng's words made Ying Shu realize the problem In order to consolidate the centralization of power, emperors of all dynasties were unwilling to give ordinary people the opportunity to study. As long as they could have enough to eat, they would not rebel.

But Ying Shu did not think so. A strong young man will make a country strong.

As long as they can improve If the entire country has a wealth of knowledge and talents, the country will be prosperous.

"What if... we can make the common people have books to read?" Ying Shu's words made Wei Zheng shake his head repeatedly.

"Your Majesty, you don’t know something. Books are expensive and ordinary people cannot afford them."

"Oh? Then tell me, why are books so expensive??"

"The so-called books were created by the sages of the past dynasties. Some manuscripts also require a lot of time and energy, which is why they are so precious."

"Oh, what if it can be mass-produced?"

Wei Zheng was stunned again. His Majesty really wanted to come up with it. How could the book be mass-produced??

"Your Majesty, are you kidding?" Ying Shu did not answer Wei Zheng, but just smiled lightly.

Movable type printing does not require high-precision equipment to achieve it. (Again, please refer to Baidu for details. I don't know the word count..)

Ying Shu asked Du Ruhui, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and told him how to make movable type printing and the principles of production. He also asked him to find the best craftsman in Beimang to make it.

After Du Ruhui learned about it, he felt nervous

"Your Majesty, this matter is a top priority. How can we find private craftsmen to create it?"

Du Ruhui knew that if this living printing came out, it would definitely bring shock to the world! Especially those nobles, why are they called A noble family? Because of the long heritage. And they have many books in their hands. Most of the great talents come from the noble family.

But once this movable type printing comes out, it will definitely affect the interests of these noble families. I am afraid that the noble families in Beimang will not agree.. After all, many noble families later moved from Xianyang, plus Qingzhou and Youzhou, there was no way this could be realized.

"Your Majesty, although you are doing this for the sake of the people of the world, have you ever thought that it is not the right time now?" Before the world was unified, Ying Shu dared to touch the interests of the noble clans.

Ying Shu did not take it seriously. The history he knew, the history of all dynasties. Since then, those who overthrew the previous dynasties were all members of the gentry. The only person who succeeded in the real peasant uprising was the famous Zhu Yuanzhang.

As the saying goes, one bowl from the beginning, the emperor who unified the world, no novel dared to write like this!

The emperor who offended the gentry , did not end well in the end.

The most miserable representatives of the hackers were Emperor Xin and Yang Guang. Emperor Xin was born with supernatural powers and repeatedly attacked the Dongyi tribe, which led to the decline of the Shang Dynasty. This was especially true for Yang Guang, who dug up big The canal connected the north and the south, and the imperial examination gave poor students a chance to advance. Even the later Tang Dynasty used the political system left by Yang Guang!

In history, the winner always loses the king.

If King Wu defeated Zhou and lost Ji Fa, then What may be recorded in the history books is a different story.

If the Sui Dynasty had not failed, then there would have been no Zhenguan rule and the prosperous Kaiyuan era.

History books are written by the victors!

Ying Shu was not afraid of offending the nobles, because He has the system in hand, and there is no need to fear the nobles. The civil servants and generals summoned by his side are all absolutely loyal to him!

"Let’s implement it in Beimang first and see how the nobles react."

This kind of thing also needs to be done step by step, gradually weakening the nobles, and giving them a sweet date after a slap in the face.

For example, the emergence of movable type printing will definitely greatly reduce the preciousness of books. But Ying Shu can give priority to selling to the nobles , the establishment of the imperial examination system, people from the gentry have more opportunities to enter politics. Because opportunities are equal, if you have real talents and learning, the court will definitely not hide them

"Just go ahead and prepare and leave the rest to me."

Ying Shu asked Du Ruhui to do it boldly. If he can't even deal with the nobles in Beimang, how will he implement his policies in the future??

"Here!"

Although Du Ruhui was a little worried, Ying Shu said so, and as a minister, he could only follow it.

Ying Shu rubbed his head, this emperor is really not that easy to be. There are too many things to consider.

It will definitely not work to use the ideas of later generations to change the present. Ying Shu has a long and arduous road ahead.

"Your Majesty, why are you looking so sad?"

When Ying Shu returned to the harem, Cai Yan noticed that Ying Shu was unhappy!"It's okay, I'm just worried about some political matters."

Cai Yan smiled and didn't ask any more questions. Ying Shu once said that the harem should not be involved in politics. Cai Yan would not interfere with any political affairs in the court.

"How about I play a song for you?" Ying Shu nodded. Cai Yan's music can always cleanse his soul. After the song ended, Cai Yan nestled in Ying Shu's arms and said,"Your Majesty, what do you think? How about Qiao and Xiao Qiao?"

Ying Shu was stunned. These two little girls also lived in the palace with Cai Yan. Ying Shu was not used to eunuchs, and all the servants in the palace were women. Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao helped Cai Yan manage the harem.

Da Qiao was promoted by Cai Yan to be the manager of the harem. When she asked this question today, Ying Shu felt a little emotional.

"Da Qiao is gentle, knowledgeable and sensible. Xiao Qiao is more free and active. Why do you ask??"

"I thought, if your majesty likes it, how about bringing the two sisters into the harem?"

Ying Shu almost choked to death with a mouthful of water and coughed repeatedly. Cai Yan actually allowed himself to be admitted into the harem?