There is another difficulty in papermaking, and that is the raw materials.
Generally speaking, any plant with fiber can be used to make paper.
In the ancient times on Earth in the previous life, papermaking was generally practiced in both the south and the north.
And depending on the region, materials are generally sourced locally.
There are dozens of types of paper.
Different types of paper produce very different effects.
Now that Zhao Hao has decided to make paper, he naturally has to consider this practical issue.
The largest quantities of bamboo are grown in the south, and the technology to make bamboo paper has long been developed there.
But the production is very small and the price is extremely expensive.
But there are no bamboos in the north of Dagandijing.
As for tree bark, there is none that can be used to make paper, and it is all in the south.
However, there is one thing that can still be used.
That's numbness!
Zhao Hao decided to make white linen paper first.
White linen paper, regardless of its color or thickness, can be an excellent paper as long as the process is well controlled.
It is enough to print books.
Of course, in addition to printing books, daily writing and painting are also excellent choices.
The disadvantage is that the price-performance ratio is not high.
However, Zhao Hao's goal is not cost-effectiveness, nor does he have to make money by making paper.
What he wanted was to dig out the roots, the roots of those aristocratic families.
As for other types of paper, there is no need to rush. You can slowly go to the south to search for raw materials.
Emperor Xia, the contract on the profit sharing ratio of the dry wine has been re-signed. Not long after Zhao Hao returned home, the imperial edict arrived.
Zhao Wenxiang was not there, so Zhao Hao, his mother Qin Shuyun, and Su Si all hurried out to greet him.
Seeing the person coming, Zhao Hao couldn't help but smile: "Eunuch Qu, why are you here in person?"
Eunuch Qu is the chief steward of Jiang Wan'er. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for him to come in person to read the imperial edict.
They all used eunuchs to announce the imperial decrees.
Eunuch Qu smiled and said, "His Majesty said that the ennoblement of Young Master Zhao must be done beautifully, so we came here in person."
"Mr. Zhao, this is how much His Majesty loves you!"
Qin Shuyun quickly pulled Zhao Hao and asked, "Hao'er, what's going on? Who wants to be conferred a title?"
Zhao Wenxiang did not go home for the past two days, and no one told her what happened in the court.
He knew nothing about the change in the dry wine distribution ratio, the pressure from the major families, and Zhao Hao's intention to be conferred a title.
Zhao Hao was speechless and said, "Mother, isn't the current situation obvious? Of course, it is your son, I, who will be conferred the title of Lord!"
When Qin Shuyun heard this, her eyes widened in disbelief.
"What?"
"You were knighted?"
"How is this possible?"
She took a breath and quickly looked at Eunuch Qu.
"Father-in-law, is this true?"
Eunuch Qu laughed and said, "Madam Zhao, it is true. Young Master Zhao made dry wine and it was a great success. He made great contributions to the court, so he was granted a title by His Majesty."
"We are here to announce the emperor's order, so let's get ready to receive it!"
Qin Shuyun was stunned.
How could my stupid son be granted a title?
This is not right!
It was dry wine.
But it's just a bottle of wine, is it necessary to reward it with a title?
When Zhao Hao saw that his mother was standing there in shock, with a look of disbelief on her face, he rolled his eyes.
He quickly asked the servants to set up the incense table.
After everything was ready, he knelt down to receive the order.
After Eunuch Qu finished reading, he handed the imperial edict to Zhao Hao with a smile.
"Mr. Zhao, from now on, we have to call you Sir."
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
Zhao Hao quickly shook his head: "Thank you, eunuch. This is one of my personal belongings. It's not worth much. Please accept it!"
As he spoke, Haohao took off a jade ring from his hand and handed it to Eunuch Qu.
Eunuch Qu shook his head repeatedly and pushed the ring back.
"Sir, you are embarrassing us with this. It is too valuable. We cannot take it!"
"Eunuch, if you don't take it, you're not giving Zhao Hao face."
Zhao Hao pretended to be unhappy and handed the ring to the other party again.
Eunuch Qu looked embarrassed, but his smile became even more intense, and he had to accept it with reluctance.
"Sir, let's take it then!"
"Thank you, sir, for the reward!"
"Let's go back first. His Majesty is still waiting for our report!"
Zhao Hao nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take you there, Grandpa."
After seeing off Eunuch Qu, Zhao Hao came back and saw Qin Shuyun still standing there in a daze.
"Xiao Su, were you dreaming just now?"
"It must be a dream!"
"Come on, reach out and pinch your aunt's arm."
"Push harder, kid!"
Zhao Hao rolled his eyes immediately: "Mom, there's no need to be so exaggerated, right?"
Qin Shuyun ran up excitedly, snatched the imperial edict from Zhao Hao's hand, opened it and looked at it carefully.
I watched it over and over again, and finally my eyes turned red and I burst into tears.
"Oh my God, you finally opened your eyes!"
"My little bastard Hao'er has been knighted. He has made great achievements!"
“Wuwuwu…”
"Where can I go to seek justice?"
Zhao Hao was completely speechless. Are you touched, or do you think I am not worthy of your son?
He was a little unsure of what was going on in my head.
Helping Qin Shuyun back to the main hall, Zhao Hao placed the imperial edict in the main hall, and then looked at Su Si.
"Miss Su, how is your teaching at the charity hall?"
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