Chapter 173 Good news for scholars
Yun Xinglu came to the palace gate in high spirits, threw away the reins, and strode into the palace gate. He saw Wu Yueqin holding Feng Tianxing high up, and King Ming was also there.
"Hey, fourth brother, are you here to pick up your sister Feng again?" "
I have met Brother Lu. Why are you here so early today? Where is the sister-in-law? Didn't she come with you?" Yun Ranqing stepped forward and asked.
"I have met Lord Lu." Wu Yueqin also greeted him politely.
Feng Tianxing didn't say anything, just stared at his forehead: one.
Then he looked at Yun Ranqing again.
Suddenly, Feng Tianxing's eyes bulged. What's going on?
Why did King Ming also have a "one" on his forehead? She wasn't there just now, how come she appeared as soon as she met Prince Lu?
Will Prince Ming die tonight because of Prince Lu?
No, she has to follow this guy closely tonight. He is her best playmate and she doesn't want him to die.
She also plans to help him find his soul when she grows up.
"Go to the palace earlier so that you can see your father and mother earlier and show your filial piety. Your sister-in-law is a little unwell, so let her stay in the palace. Let's go in together." Prince Lu explained and walked in front.
But he has long legs, and although he said he would go together, he disappeared in a short while.
As usual, he met the Queen Mother and the Empress. Then he went to Minghe Hall to watch singing and dancing.
But some things are still going on quietly.
When they arrived at Minghe Hall, although it was daytime, the lights were on. There were also many colorful lights hung, and the whole palace was filled with joy.
The sound of stringed instruments was also full of festivity.
Families usually sit at one table, but today Feng Tianxing pulled Yun Ranqing to sit with her.
The palace servants began to serve the dishes, and the aroma immediately filled the air.
After three rounds of wine,
some young men and women also began to get restless.
Feng Tianxing had seen it once last year and was not very interested.
Suddenly, Yun Ransheng stood up.
"Father, I have designed something recently. I want to present it to you and the scholars of the world as a New Year's gift."
Yun Ransheng spoke with great ambition.
As soon as these words came out, they caused a sensation.
There was nothing wrong with presenting a gift to the emperor, but he brought scholars from all over the world.
This was a big deal.
He had been preparing for this gift for a long time.
Last year, he presented the blueprint of a ten-shot crossbow, which helped his mother get promoted by one rank.
And this year, he wanted to make a request for this gift himself.
"Haha, what a great thing! It can allow my son to bring all the scholars in the world with him." Yun Hongxiao was very happy.
What his son had come up with was really good.
Although he was not good at studying, he had a bright mind.
"Your son has asked Qidong to take it outside the palace."
"Present it." Yun Hongxiao was very curious and looking forward to it.
Yun Ransheng walked out of the palace and commanded several eunuchs to carry a large box in.
When everyone saw such a large box, they thought that there must be a big family inside.
Yun Ransheng asked two eunuchs to carefully carry a shelf out of the box.
A flat plate with grooves was supported on the shelf. There were also papers and platens beside it.
"Father, I named this thing a movable type printing press. Just push the paper lightly on it to print a sheet of paper.
And the words can be constantly changed according to the different contents.
This way the speed is much faster, and books don't need to be copied manually page by page.
If it is produced on a large scale, a workshop can produce hundreds or even thousands of books every day.
The cost of books will be greatly reduced. Children from poor families can also afford to read books."
Yun Ransheng talked about it.
"Wow, there is such a good thing."
"In the future, the price of this book will drop by more than half?"
"Isn't it? Why didn't anyone think of it before?"
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The ministers talked a lot.
Yun Hongxiao walked down from the dragon chair and came to the printing press.
"Father, I will demonstrate it to you now."
Yun Ransheng said and began to demonstrate.
The ministers also came forward to watch.
Yun Ransheng took a brush and brushed some ink on the typeface, let the ink dry a little, gently put a piece of paper on it, and then used a brush to brush the paper back and forth a few times to let the ink completely soak into the paper, and then took the paper off.
Yun Ransheng took the paper with the words printed on it and showed it to Yun Hongxiao and the ministers.
A piece of paper full of words was made in just a few breaths.
"Oh, this is really a good thing." Wu Manjiang exclaimed.
He was not stingy with praise for good things.
"Father, the font in the middle is active, and you can prepare multiple fonts. Each font exists independently, and the content on a page can be selected according to the need, arranged one by one, and removed after printing, and can be used again."
Yun Ransheng continued to explain.
"This is really good news for scholars." Dong Taifu also sighed.
Yun Hongxiao watched Yun Ransheng print a few more pages.
Yun Ransheng changed a font and reprinted a few pages.
Yun Hongxiao had completely understood it.
"Haha, my son is really talented." Yun Hongxiao suddenly laughed, "This New Year's gift is very much in my heart. It is the best gift I have ever received."
Most of the people in the hall were scholars.
After everyone understood it, they were very happy and congratulated Yun Hongxiao.
"Your Majesty, I am so lucky to see the birth of such a wonderful thing in my lifetime." Master Dong said directly on his knees, extremely excited.
With such a tool, the Flame Kingdom will not have to worry about lack of scholars.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this is a blessing for us, Flame." said Luo Siyuan, the chief priest.
"With this tool, we don't have to worry about spending money to buy books in the future. We can buy whatever we want." Jiang Haoran, the Minister of Rites, also said happily.
"Your Majesty, the Second Prince designed such a good thing, he should be rewarded." Zheng Zigang asked for a reward for his grandson in a timely manner.
"Good! Sheng'er, you have made great contributions to the country. As a prince of Flame, you always keep the needs of the people in mind. You are a qualified royal family. Tell me, what reward do you want? As long as it is reasonable, I will agree to it." Yun Hongxiao was really happy at this moment.
I didn't expect the second prince to have such talent. The previous ten-shot crossbow had already shocked the world and attracted the covetousness of other countries.
This printing technology may also become a good thing that all countries are vying for.
I don't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing, but it is definitely a good thing that benefits the people.
"Father, I am about to turn seventeen. Can I leave the palace earlier? I want to set up a printing workshop in Beijing and promote this printing press. Of course, this is also a business. I am willing to split it with the national treasury 30% and 70%." Yun Ransheng had already thought about what reward he wanted.
He just wanted to leave the palace earlier so that he could do a lot of things. Being trapped in the palace, he had to rely on his uncle to help him with everything, which was too passive.
Moreover, this printing press was made by him, so it was reasonable for him to open a workshop.
At the same time, he chose to take it out at this time, which was also a good time.
The imperial examination will be held in March next year. There will be many students going to Beijing to take the exam. The news of his design of the printing press will spread throughout the country, and his reputation will also spread. This is an opportunity to win the hearts of the people.
"Isn't the Second Prince's request too little? He has made such a great contribution, he should at least be made a king."
"Well, he is a prince, shouldn't he serve the country and the people?"
"It depends on what the emperor thinks. In the past, princes only left the palace after their wedding. There is no precedent for leaving the palace before their wedding."
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The ministers discussed it quietly again.
It sounds reasonable, and the request is not high. It's just leaving the palace, and he is willing to contribute to increasing the treasury revenue.
But Yun Hongxiao narrowed his eyes.