Peek at my diary, Cao Cao dominates the Three Kingdoms

Originally, the court hall was regarded by them as their own back garden,

However, from now on, their back garden is very likely to be invaded by poor families or ordinary people, and even some of the positions that should belong to them will be squeezed out. This is what they can't bear the most. "

That's right, who would like to share their cake with others?And those who I have always looked down upon.

Lu Yan raised his jaw slightly, signaling Guo Jia to continue.

Guo Jia licked her dry lips, then continued:

"If we rush to promote the new paper before welcoming the emperor, then the lord will have to face the hostility from the whole family of the big man alone while enjoying the huge prestige alone.

In that case, I am afraid that no one can predict how big the risk is..."

The worst result is that all the princes unite to encircle and suppress, and there may even be a group of traitors inside... Both Lu Yan and Guo Jia actually know how big the risk is, but they dare not say it.

"So, we can use the name of the Son of Heaven to promote the new paper. Although the prestige of the Son of Heaven will be enhanced, our risk will be reduced to a controllable level." After summarizing the meaning of Guo Jia's words, Lu Yan replied .

"That's right!" Guo Jia frowned lightly, tapped the back of his right hand lightly with the fingers of his left hand, and said:

"Your Majesty moved the capital to Xuchang, so from now on, the power represented by the lord is orthodox. The emperor's prestige has been improved, and generally speaking, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for us.

Therefore, I think that this moment is the best time to promote new paper! "

Taking advantage of the time when the relationship between the emperor and the officials and Boss Cao is the closest, promoting the new paper may consume some of the friendship between the monarch and the officials, but at least their goal has been achieved, and they don't have to face the wrath of the aristocratic family alone.

"Okay!" Lu Yan did not hesitate, but immediately made up his mind and said, "Then we will go to Xuchang to discuss specific matters with Cao Gong later, and settle this matter as soon as possible!"

Guo Jia smiled and said only one word: "Good!"

Chapter 37 I feel like you're teasing me...

After the morning meeting, Lu Yan and Guo Jia hurried to Xuchang.

When I came to Xuchang last time, most of the palaces in the city were just foundations, but looking at them today, many buildings have been built with outlines.

I have to say that there is a reason why Huaxia's name is called an infrastructure madman, and there is still a inheritance...

Cao Cao moved his family from Juancheng to Xuchang, so that it was convenient for Cao Ang to go home and visit from time to time.

In the past few years, the household registration reform under Cao Cao's rule has been basically completed, and its effects have gradually manifested.

Almost all the people under Cao Cao's rule were allocated land, and the people had a clear household registration, no matter what they did, it was much more convenient.

Take the workers on the construction site as an example. Those with household registration are preferred and paid well. Everyone knows the basics and can use them with absolute confidence.

Moreover, the common people can farm while farming, and move bricks to earn some living allowances in their spare time. In addition, the businesses in Chenliu and Yingchuan are very developed now, and they can also sell some local specialties of their hometown by virtue of their handicrafts.

Thanks to these changes, almost every household in Chenliu has surplus money, which further stimulates commercial consumption.

The more consumption, the higher the tax, and the pockets of the government will be bulging, and then there will be more infrastructure and more jobs.

Under such a virtuous circle, the rapid development of Chenliu Yingchuan was learned by other counties in Yanzhou, and then led to the rapid development of Cao Cao's entire rule.

A single hair will affect the whole body, without a solid foundation, it is impossible to build high-rise buildings, and the household registration system and the centralized management of land by the government are the foundation of all this.

far away...

At noon, Lu Yan and Guo Jia came to the General's Mansion. They saw Cao Cao in the study who was taking the exams of Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, and Cao Zhi.

After bowing to Cao Cao, Lu Yan said solemnly: "Mr. Cao, we have something important to discuss with you."

Cao Cao nodded, then said to his three sons with a chuckle, "Go and play for a while, and come back later to do your homework."

"Here!"

After the three little kids saluted pretendingly, they ran out with a smile on their face.

Cao Cao looked at the three sons and couldn't help but smiled and said, "Pi'er and Zhi'er both have a good talent for reading, even if Zhang'er doesn't like reading, he doesn't have much talent..."

Cao Zhang, that is a fierce general!

In the official history, he led the army to conquer Wuhuan, and then surrendered to Xianbei in Liaodong.

Lu Yan likes this kind of powerful character in foreign wars, so he wondered when he would get Cao Zhang under his subordinates to train him well...

But Cao Zhang is still young, so don't worry.

Lu Yan closed the door of the study with a smile, and then said to Cao Cao: "These young masters are all dragons and phoenixes among the people. Duke Cao should be happy."

Cao Cao knew that Lu Yan knew the direction of history, maybe he knew what achievements his sons would have in the future?

So Cao Cao rolled his eyes and asked tentatively, "I would like to ask sir, how do you evaluate my sons?"

"Do you really want to say it?" Lu Yan's heart tightened, "Forget it, these people didn't end up well in the end...I'm afraid they will be beaten if they say it..."

In history, Cao Ang was killed by your boss Cao, and Cao Zhi and Cao Zhang were killed by Cao Pi... By the way, there is also Cao Chong, who was probably killed by Cao Pi.

Brotherhood!This can't really be said.

Lu Yan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Young Master Ang is kind-hearted, diligent and self-disciplined. He is most similar to Mr. Cao in all aspects."

After Cao Cao heard this, he nodded silently. Cao Ang is his most satisfied and favorite son, and he has always been cultivating him as his successor.

"Mr. Pi is smart, Mr. Zhang is brave, and Mr. Zhi is bold. They all have inherited some of your advantages."

Lu Yan only talked about their advantages but did not reveal more information, but Cao Cao didn't want to ask too deeply, lest it arouse Lu Yan's suspicion.

So, Boss Cao finally remembered to ask something serious: "By the way, is there something important for you to come to me?"

Lu Yan wanted to say it by himself, but when he saw that guy Guo Jia secretly hid aside and drank a little wine, he immediately became upset, "Feng Xiao, since you suggested this matter, you should come and report to Mr. Cao." Explain."

After Guo Jia entered the door just now, he took advantage of Lu Yan to talk to Cao Cao, found a jug of wine from the dark compartment of Cao Cao's study, and began to drink on his own.

Judging by the way this guy looks, he must have been here many times.

As soon as Guo Jia took a sip of wine, Lu Yan pinned the pot on his forehead.

"Cough cough!!! Cough cough!!!" Guo Jia was so choked that it took him a while to recover.

Cao Cao also looked at Guo Jia curiously, and said, "Oh? It was proposed by Feng Xiao? Then Feng Xiao will tell you."

After Guo Jia wiped away the drink he had coughed up, he gave Lu Yan a nonchalant look, and then he said to Cao Cao, "Actually, it's the paper making that Lu Yan mentioned to you before."

"So it's about making paper..." Cao Cao was stunned, and then asked, "How is it? Do you have any clues?"

Guo Jia put away the expression on his face, and said solemnly: "The new paper has been made!"

"Oh." Cao Cao said oh, and then said nothing.

In his heart, the new paper is actually nothing special, after all, there is Caihou paper now, but it hasn't brought much change.

Seeing that Cao Cao didn't pay much attention to it, Guo Jia said, "My lord, the main material of the new paper is bamboo, and its cost is extremely low!"

"Oh?!" Cao Cao yelled again, but this time the tone was higher, apparently aroused by Guo Jia's words, "Did you bring some new paper, let me see."

"I happen to have it here." Guo Jia nodded, and then took out a piece of bamboo paper from his sleeve, which was obviously better than Caihou paper, and said, "My lord, please look!"

"This paper..." Cao Cao took the bamboo paper, and couldn't believe that it was a new paper made by Lu Yan and Guo Jia. "Why is this paper so smooth, so soft and tough?"

"No, this paper still has a lot of room for improvement!" Lu Yan finally spoke.

When Cao Cao and Guo Jia heard the words, they were suddenly surprised: "There is still a lot of room for improvement?"

Lu Yan took the bamboo paper from Cao Cao's hand, touched the surface which was still somewhat bumpy, and said, "That's right, the surface of the paper is not smooth enough, the color is not white enough, and the flexibility is not so good...it seems I still have to go to the workshop myself."

Guo Jia and Cao Cao looked at each other, and it was Cao Cao who asked, "If, I mean if... if the paper is produced according to your requirements, how much would it cost?"

After thinking for a while, Lu Yan said, "If the craftsmanship is mature, I think a catty of paper can be sold for [-] yuan!"

Now Yanzhou sells about 120 Wen for a stone of rice, and a stone is about [-] catties.

If the price of grain is used to convert, Lu Yan feels that this price is still a bit expensive.

After all, twenty Wen can buy half a stone of grain.

"Pfft!!!" Guo Jia just drank the wine in his mouth, and sprayed Boss Cao's head and face with a puff.

Although Cao Cao was sprayed on the face by Guo Jia, he seemed to be unconscious, staring blankly at the paper in Lu Yan's hand.

"What's wrong? Is it too expensive? Or, fifteen cents a catty?" Lu Yan asked tentatively.

Guo Jia came back to his senses, and while frantically wiping Boss Cao's face with his sleeve, he turned his head and shouted at Lu Yan:

"Damn it! Why do you sell paper by the catty? Twenty or fifteen cents per catty???"

Chapter 38 Great inventor, Ma Jun!

Twenty Wen, one catty...

Guo Jia and Cao Cao were startled by the price Lu Yan said.

Although Guo Jia knew that bamboo paper was cheap, he didn't know it could be so cheap!

You must know that although Cai Hou Zhi already existed in this era,

But Caihou paper has a dull surface, poor toughness, and a lot of fibers, and the ink is easy to scatter after ink is applied. Few people use it to write books and draw pictures.

But even the Caihou paper whose cost has been greatly reduced is actually not cheap, especially those with good quality and appearance, and ordinary wealthy people may not even be willing to use them.

Cao Cao's hands trembled a little, but it wasn't because Guo Jia sprayed him all over his face... He tremblingly asked Lu Yan: "Mr. Lu... your bamboo paper...is it so cheap?"

Lu Yan nodded perfunctorily.

He was still frowning, because the more he read the paper, the more dissatisfied he became.

After getting used to the white and smooth paper of the later generations, no matter who looks at the uneven, yellowish paper, they will not be satisfied. Using it to wipe pigu may feel like scratching the flesh...

"If it is further improved, the cost may be higher, but I estimate that it will not exceed [-] Wen per catty at most."

Lu Yan still gave a judgment, no matter what, he must control the price to the point that the common people accept.

"Oh my god... let me take it easy..." Boss Cao patted his forehead and turned around several times before asking:

"If this paper really comes out, I'm afraid the world's scholars will be boiling. This is a big matter, we need to be careful!"

Lu Yan looked at Cao Cao and said in a solemn tone: "Mr. Cao, no matter how we negotiate, the paper must be affordable for the common people. This is my request and my bottom line!"

Cao Cao stared deeply at Lu Yan, then grinned and said with a big smile: "I understand, this is you... no, it is our trump card against the family, I will not limit the price, but the new paper You must be cautious when you come out!"

At this time, Guo Jia finally wiped off the wine and saliva on Cao Cao's face, but the traces on the skirt, chest and shoulders could not be helped.

After hearing Cao Cao's words, Guo Jia suddenly said quietly: "My lord, don't we still have an emperor!"

"The Son of Heaven? That's right! I still have the Son of Heaven!!!" Cao Cao was enlightened, then pointed at Guo Jia and Lu Yan, and suddenly said: "You two are very scheming! I'm afraid you have already thought of using the Son of Heaven as a shield!"

"Yes, but you have to mention this matter to the emperor..." Lu Yan said with a smile, which was harmless to humans and animals.

The expression on Cao Cao's face remained unchanged, but he thought to himself: "You son of a bitch, you told me to take the blame again...but this blame, I am willing to take the blame!"

"Forget it, I will find a chance to present new paper to the emperor."

Lu Yan put the piece of paper back into his sleeve and said, "Don't worry, I will ask the craftsmen for improvement when I go back.

After higher quality paper comes out, you can present it to the emperor. "

"Okay, if you think it's okay, just send someone to let me know."

"Here!"

......

After reaching an agreement, Lu Yan left the General's Mansion alone.

As for Guo Jia, Boss Cao wanted to leave him to discuss some matters, but Lu Yan estimated that the two of them probably went drinking and listening to music.

After returning to Chenliu County without stopping, Lu Yan went directly to the workshop.

He has some ideas to explain to the craftsmen,

But now that the workshop has a certain foundation, Lu Yan only needs to raise an idea, and someone will naturally research in that direction.

"High-quality paper means higher prices, and ordinary people may not need such good paper."

"We should divide the production into several grades, so as to meet the needs of people from different classes!"

"It's whiter, softer, and more elastic...As expected of the Hussar General, the requirement is fineness!"

......

In the workshop, more than a dozen craftsmen responsible for the research and development of new paper are discussing together, and everyone is brainstorming with each other.

Lao Geng, who was in charge of managing the entire workshop, was by Lu Yan's side, patrolling the situation inside the workshop with him.

"Old Geng, you have managed the huge workshop in an orderly manner. I will tell Cao Gong later that it is time to give you a formal official status."