The Little Lucky Girl.

"Okay," Su Qing thought for a while and agreed to Murong Ye that they should get along with each other first, and if both are suitable, they can talk about marriage!

Murong Ye was very happy to hear that!

The next morning, after Su Qing finished his breakfast, he carried a basket to the foot of the mountain to dig some clay blocks, and then returned to the yard!

First, arrange Shadow Three and Shadow Four to dig a small hole in a corner of the yard and make a simple kiln!

Pour out the clay, break it up, and use the prepared sieve to sift out the debris from the soil!

Combine all the ingredients, add water and stir repeatedly until it becomes mud! Once the mud is made, dehydrate it and pour it into the cloth to let it settle!

Take it and you will get this piece of clay!

At this time, Murong Ye came to Su Qing's courtyard, "Qing'er, what are you doing?"

"Brother Ye, I'm doing movable type printing!"

"Oh? What is movable type printing?"

"Brother Ye, just watch from the side. When it's done, you'll know!"

"it is good!"

Then Su Qing began to knead the clay to prepare the material. It can only be used after kneading! The clay is placed on a square board and dried to form a character block. "I call these character blocks type molds."

"Oh? Qing'er, how do we use these fonts?"

"On this single mold, write the characters in reverse. Once the ink dries, carve it into positive relief!"

"What is Yangwen?" Murong Ye said!

"Yangwen is also called 'Zhuwen', which refers to the raised characters or patterns engraved on these molds!"

“But what about the rough edges?”

"Brother Ye, you are so observant! These fonts still need to be polished and trimmed"!

Then Su Qing took out the polishing tools and polished and trimmed the fonts!

Then put the trimmed type mold into the kiln for firing. When the time is up, take the type mold out of the kiln! The movable type mold is ready!

"Qing'er, these fonts will take some effort to use, right?"

"I've sorted these fonts by phonetic notation! They're separated by wooden pieces and stored in movable type boxes! When it's time to print, just take out the fonts and set the type!"

"Qing'er, the zhihuzheya characters are quite common, but what if there are some rare characters?"

"Brother Ye, be careful!"

"Then it's fine to use it as an emergency measure! We can just make a small furnace separately!"

"Hmm, Qing'er, what is this?"

"Don't touch this with your hands! The iron plate is filled with a potion made from pine resin and wood ash! Once baked, it will melt! It's called hot plate potion!"

According to this original, the typeface is placed on the iron plate and typeset! In other words, typeset according to the text!

Then, check carefully!

After you have made sure it is correct, cover it with a wooden board and flatten it! Make the mold smooth and neat!"

"And then?"

"Then comes the ink-brushing printing plate. The mold is covered with ink, which is called 'printing', and rice paper is attached on it, which is called 'brushing'.

With every print and every brushstroke, culture is formed!

Then bind it into a book!

So these nineteen steps are the technique of movable type printing!

This movable type printing technique can improve the efficiency of printing books! It saves the trouble of hand-copying books!

Make printing books cheaper!

Let more readers have access to various cultural classics!

Let knowledge and culture spread farther and faster!

Let Dafeng’s prosperous era become even more prosperous!

Let civilization and wisdom continue to be passed down for hundreds and thousands of years!"

"Well said! Qing'er, you are worthy of being the lucky star of our Dafeng Dynasty! This movable type printing technique is amazing!" Su Qing was busy for a long time! He didn't even have time to eat lunch!

Hurry up and write a letter to her third brother, Su Wenkang! Prepare to open a printing factory!

Murong Ye quickly wrote a letter to Emperor Fengyuan in the capital, informing the emperor of Su Qing's invention of movable type printing!

A few days later, Emperor Fengyuan was reviewing memorials in his imperial study when he heard a letter from Murong Ye. Unfolding it, he discovered the marvel of movable type printing. He was startled at first, then his eyes lit up with delight. He abruptly rose from his throne, his laughter echoing through the halls: "May Heaven bless our dynasty!" Unable to contain his smile, he paced briskly back and forth, as if he could already see the flood of books flowing from movable type, the imminent cultural flourishing. The eunuchs and maids at his side, never having seen the emperor so happy, smiled as well, filling the entire imperial study with this sudden joy.

The next day, the atmosphere in the court was solemn. Emperor Fengyuan sat high on the dragon throne, movable type printing equipment placed beside him. The ministers looked at each other in confusion, unsure of the emperor's intentions.

Emperor Fengyuan beamed as he instructed his attendants to demonstrate movable type printing. With deft movements, they arranged the type, applied ink, laid out the paper, and pressed the type. Soon, a sheet of paper, covered in crisp, clear ink, appeared before the eyes of the audience. The ministers were stunned at first, then burst into awe. Some could not help but lean in to observe, their eyes filled with wonder, while others discussed the miraculous technique with one another, praising it endlessly. The court was abuzz with activity, and Emperor Fengyuan watched with satisfaction, as if he had already witnessed the glory this invention would bring to the dynasty.

Emperor Fengyuan spoke with pride, saying, "My dear ministers, this is movable type printing, a treasure bestowed upon our dynasty by Heaven. In the past, copying books was difficult, time-consuming, and laborious. Now, with this technology, books can be widely disseminated, and knowledge is no longer difficult to find. This is truly a sign of a flourishing culture. I am deeply pleased, and I hope you will join me in this great endeavor and make its full use."

The ministers were at first astonished, their eyes wide open, staring at the movable type print as if they had seen a rare treasure.

Some ministers could not help but exclaim in admiration: "Your Majesty, this is a magical art! Our dynasty's culture will surely prosper because of it. It is truly a blessing for Your Majesty and a blessing for the world." Some ministers excitedly stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, you should promote this art as soon as possible, print classics widely, and educate the people. This will be a great achievement for generations to come." Other ministers whispered to each other, their faces full of excitement, and echoed, expressing their full support for the promotion of movable type printing to help the development of the dynasty.

In the court, Emperor Fengyuan was very pleased and looked at the ministers with a dignified and joyful gaze.

"This movable type printing technique was invented by Princess Ding'an. It has benefited the country and will benefit future generations! What should the nobles reward Princess Ding'an with?"

As soon as Emperor Fengyuan finished speaking, the court became lively.

An old minister stepped out, stroked his beard and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Ding'an has made such a great contribution. She should be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold and fifty thousand taels of silver to commend her merit." Emperor Fengyuan nodded slightly.

Another minister suggested, "Your Majesty, please grant the princess a thousand rolls of silk and satin, ten boxes of jewels and jade, and a number of other rare and precious treasures, so that she will have no worries about food and clothing and display her nobility."

The Minister of Rites then said, "Your Majesty, to commend the princess, you may confer upon her the title of 'Princess Huiwen', and build a magnificent palace for her in the capital to honor her virtue."

At this time, the Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy also stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the princess is so talented, you should grant her free access to the royal library, and allow her to open a girls' school to spread culture and cultivate more intelligent talents." Emperor Fengyuan listened to the suggestions of the ministers and nodded from time to time, his eyes full of anticipation for the reward for Princess Ding'an, as if he had already seen the glorious scene when the princess accepted the reward.

Su Qing's third brother unfolded the letter and, upon learning his sister's intention, his eyes sparkled with excitement. He acted decisively and found an open area in the city.

He directed the craftsmen as they constructed the factory, their busy figures constantly moving across the site. Lumber, stone, and other materials arrived continuously, the sounds of hammering and shouting intertwined. Once the factory had taken shape, he meticulously arranged the movable type printing area, the shelves for type molds neatly arranged, the printing tables meticulously wiped clean. He also recruited a group of nimble, literate workers, patiently explaining the movable type printing process to them, his eyes filled with longing for the future, as if he could already see the glory the printing house would bring to his family.

Emperor Fengyuan in the palace began drafting an imperial decree! He rewarded Princess Ding'an with a thousand taels of gold, silks, and numerous jewels and jades. He also named Princess Ding'an a princess, bestowed the title "Ding'an," and granted her a palace in the capital. He also awarded her a hundred acres of fertile farmland and a piece of land to Su Qing, allowing her to establish a girls' school and cultivate more talents for the country!

"Fu'an, go to Sujia Village and announce the decree!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! I obey your command!"

Eunuch Li led a group of people from the capital and headed towards Yun'an County!

Su Qing has been busy in the county town, helping her third brother prepare for the movable type printing factory! She even built a practice room next to the factory for everyone to learn and practice!