Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 35 Xu Lin Gets a New Mansion

"Soy milk, straw paper, and printing."

"What on earth is there that he can't do?"

Jingwei frowned slightly and thought to himself.

Woodblock printing is similar to stamping on silk. In time, someone will surely figure it out.

But what Xu Lin thought of was movable type printing.

Even if she racked her brains, she probably couldn't come up with the idea of ​​clay movable type.

Printing with movable type was not difficult, and combined with straw paper it could significantly reduce the price of books, allowing most people to become literate.

Jingwei is not a kind-hearted person, but in her opinion, literacy is important.

If her father could read, would he have sold her to Luowang for money more than ten years ago?

It is true that men are superior to women in this era, but as the saying goes, even a tiger won’t eat its own cubs!

How many literate people would sell their daughters for money?
Maybe there are, but the proportion is definitely not as high as that of illiterate people!
Most illiterate people are ignorant. Not only do they favor boys over girls, they also lack the ability to think. They believe whatever others say and are like puppets.

Jingwei doesn't want her tragedy to happen to other girls!

In order to survive, she suffered a lot in Luowang.

There were thirty people who entered the trap with her, but she is the only one who survived to this day.

……

The next day.

After breakfast, Xu Lin took "Movable Type Printing" to the Qin Palace.

It is true that printing books with movable type can make money, but this is even more excessive than using straw paper. It will affect the interests of countless nobles, so it is better to let Brother Zheng do this offensive thing.

As the saying goes, when there are too many lice, you don't feel the itch. Zheng Ge's forced promotion of toilet paper has offended countless nobles, so it doesn't matter if he offends more.

Zheng Ge is the king of Qin. What can those nobles do even if they are dissatisfied?

Do you still dare to rebel?

Not long after, Xu Lin met Ying Zheng as he wished.

At this time, Ying Zheng was in his study reading the memorials reviewed by Lu Buwei.

"I wonder why you suddenly came here, sir?"

Ying Zheng raised his eyes to look at Xu Lin and asked loudly.

After he finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and dismissed his attendants.

After the guards left, Xu Lin took out "Movable Type Printing" from his arms and handed it to Ying Zheng.

After reading it, Ying Zheng was delighted.

Then the task of making clay movable type was given to Zhao Gao.

……

More than an hour later.

Zhao Gao made movable clay type and began to print books according to the instructions in "Movable Type Printing".

After seeing this scene, Ying Zheng was very pleased and personally poured a bottle of fine wine for Xu Lin.

"Sir, you are truly a genius."

"I wonder how the gentleman came up with the idea of ​​movable type printing?"

Ying Zheng looked curious.

"I first thought of seals, and then of clay movable type."

Xu Lin thought and made up the story.

Then he went back to the study with Ying Zheng.

"With this method, combined with the straw paper you invented earlier, the price of books will surely drop again and again."

"I believe that it won't be long before all the people of our Great Qin will be able to read and write. By then, everyone in our Great Qin will be as powerful as a dragon. Why worry about not being able to unify the world?"

Ying Zheng couldn't hide his joy.

"The first thing the king thought of was the people of Daqin."

"It is truly a blessing for all the people of our Great Qin!"

Xu Lindao.

The current Ying Zheng is completely different from the tyrant Ying Zheng in later film and television dramas.

Maybe it’s because Ying Zheng hasn’t turned evil yet?

Or maybe Ying Zheng was not a tyrant at all, but was slandered by Confucian scholars in later generations?
"The Master once said that the people are water and the ruler is a boat. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."

"As the ruler of a country, how can I not be compassionate to my people?"

Ying Zheng said seriously.

"But before that, I want to make some money from the six states of Shandong."

Ying Zheng continued.

If the Qin Dynasty wants to unify the world, it needs a huge amount of money and grain. The Zhengguo Canal has not been built yet. Although there is a lot of money in the treasury, unifying the world is no small task and it may not be enough!

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Xu Lindao.

Although he doesn't like flattery, he can't always confront Ying Zheng, otherwise he will become the counselor Wei Zheng.

If what Brother Zheng said is right, he can give him some compliments, but if what Brother Zheng said is wrong, he must stand up and criticize him!
"Mr. Wang made great contributions to the development of movable type printing."

"Just tell me what reward you want!" Ying Zheng said with a smile after a few breaths.

"My residence is on the outskirts of the city and can only accommodate a few people."

"Now my palace has more and more people. If Your Majesty insists on rewarding me, please give me a new palace."

Xu Lin said as he thought.

It’s still possible to accommodate them now, but how can they accommodate Yan Lingji, Zi Nu, Nanyue, Yan Fei and others in the future?

"it is good!"

Ying Zheng readily agreed.

Then he called Zhao Gao over.

"Did you hear what the gentleman just said?"

Ying Zheng asked.

"I will definitely fulfill your mission!"

Zhao Gao nodded and clasped his fists.

After saying this, he turned and left the study.

"Zhang Han hasn't given you any tasks recently, right?"

After Zhao Gao walked away, Ying Zheng looked at Xu Lin and asked.

Xu Lin shook his head.

Why did Ying Zheng suddenly ask this?
This gave him a bad feeling!

Brother Zheng is not going to give him any task, right?

As a salted fish, he just wants to sleep on the lap of a beauty when drunk and sleep on her belly when awake.

"Would you be willing to take charge of printing a large number of books and selling them to the six states of Shandong?"

"After the matter is completed, I can give you 10% of the profits."

Ying Zheng asked in a deep voice.

Don't underestimate this 10% profit. In this era, books are extremely expensive. A 10% profit is enough for Xu Lin to transform himself into the most wealthy businessman in Xianyang and even the entire Qin State!

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

"I am concerned about this..."

Xu Lin refused immediately.

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Ying Zheng.

"Sir, do you think the money is too little?"

"Okay, I'll give you 20%. Is that okay?"

Ying Zheng said.

Logically speaking, 10% is a lot, but who can blame Xu Lin for inventing movable type printing?

"Kings."

"It's not about money."

"I am a lazy person and not suitable to be in charge of this matter."

"If I work more than four hours a day, I will get a splitting headache."

"If I don't take a rest for three days, I will feel uncomfortable all over."

"Therefore, Your Majesty, please find someone else for this matter."

"I can recommend two people to your majesty."

"I think General Zhang Han and General Meng Tian are both very suitable!"

Xu Lin refused again.

Seeing that Xu Lin was serious, Ying Zheng sighed helplessly.

This is only Xu Lin. If it were any other official, would they dare to reject him twice in a row?

"Ok."

"I don't like to force others to do things against their will."

"It's getting late, you should go back."

After more than ten breaths, Ying Zheng spoke.

"I resign!"

Xu Lin nodded, turned and left the study.

Looking at Xu Lin's back as he walked away, Ying Zheng shook his head helplessly, and then asked someone to find Meng Tian.

In fact, it is not necessarily a bad thing that Xu Lin is obsessed with women and has no interest in promotion.

Because Xu Lin's talent is no less than Lu Buwei's. If he were as ambitious as Lu Buwei, it would be troublesome!
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng looked towards the direction of Xu Mansion.

He heard from Zhao Gao last night that another girl had moved into Xu's house.

Xu Lin doesn't look very tall and strong. Can Xu Lin handle so many women living in the Xu Mansion?

And what right do women have to be interesting?

In Ying Zheng's view, women are just tools for reproduction.

Xu Lin took a break every few days and slept drunkenly on the lap of a beautiful woman. Although Ying Zheng was reluctant to do so, he expressed his understanding.

Some people are lustful, some are greedy for power, some are ambitious to rule the world, and some just want to be a salted fish. Everyone has their own ambitions!
(End of this chapter)