Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

The sun shines on the bustling streets of Chang'an City. A scholar is walking and reading with a newly bought book of poetry in his hands, as if infatuated.

He was not paying any attention to what was ahead and bumped into a farmer carrying a curved plow.

The scholar quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was so engrossed in reading that I bumped into you, big brother."

The farmer smiled innocently: "No problem, no problem. Look at these new books on poetry that you bought. You seem to be a learned man."

The scholar smiled and nodded: "Indeed, I just got this masterpiece. I bought it at the bookstore over there. Big brother, is that a curved plow you're carrying?"

The farmer said proudly, "Yes, this is the curved plow. My dear, you may not know this, but this curved plow is really a good thing. It is much more useful than the previous plows!"

The people around heard their conversation and gathered around.

An old man asked curiously, "What's so special about this curved plow?"

The farmer enthusiastically explained, "This curved plow is easy to operate. Old plows had a hard time turning, but this one is different. It turns very flexibly."

"Also, the depth of the plow can be better controlled, and the land can be plowed quickly and effectively. Hopefully, our farmers' harvests will increase!"

A young man's eyes lit up when he heard this: "That's a real treasure! No wonder I keep hearing about it lately."

The scholar also exclaimed in admiration, "This truly benefits the people. Our Tang Dynasty is truly full of talented people, able to invent such an ingenious and practical thing."

Another woman smiled and said, "With this curved plow, growing crops will be easier, and we ordinary people will be able to live a better life."

The movable type printing place was crowded with people, as lively as a market.

The crowd was bustling, surrounding the place in three layers inside and outside. There were scholars, common people, and curious children walking around.

The literati and scholars stood in the front, their eyes full of amazement and excitement. They carefully examined the movable type printing equipment and kept praising the exquisite design.

An elderly man in a long gown stroked the movable type and exclaimed, "This is a stroke of genius! The movable type can be arranged and combined at will, breaking away from the limitations of woodblock printing."

The young scholar beside him nodded repeatedly: "That's right."

Although the common people did not understand the subtleties of it, they were also infected by the lively atmosphere and asked each other about movable type printing.

An elderly woman tugged at the sleeve of the person next to her and asked, "What's this new thing? Why are there so many people gathered around it?"

The man smiled and replied, "Auntie, this is movable type printing. It will be more convenient to print books in the future. There will be more books, and it will be easier for people to read."

When the old lady heard this, she smiled and said, "That's great! This is really a good thing."

Children were laughing and playing in the crowd. Occasionally, some of them were naughty and wanted to reach out to touch the movable type, but were stopped by adults with a smile.

A commoner, held in his father's arms, pointed at the movable type printing tools and asked, "Daddy, what are these little squares for?"

My father patiently explained, "These are movable type. You can use them to print beautiful books, just like your favorite storybooks."

Over there, in the lobby of Zuixianlou, people were coming and going, and it was very lively.

A diner came in carrying a plough, found an empty seat, put the plough aside, and shouted at the top of his voice, "Give me a bowl of braised pork."

His action attracted the attention of people around him.

A scholar at a nearby table looked at the curved plow curiously and asked with a smile, "Big brother, have you just returned from working in the fields? And you brought this curved plow to Zuixianlou?"

The diner scratched his head and grinned, "Yeah, we're using this curved plow to plow the land today, and it's very efficient. So, I was so happy that I brought it here and prepared a good meal."

Another diner chimed in, "This curved plow is a real gem these days. People are talking about it everywhere. How do you feel about it, big brother?"

"That's great! It was so hard to plow the land before, but this curved plow is easy to operate, and it plows the land deeply and evenly. This year's harvest will definitely be good." After saying that, he laughed heartily.

At this time, Yuyu came over with a steaming hot braised pork, put it on the table, and said with a smile: "Sir, your braised pork is here."

The diners' eyes lit up at the aroma of the meat. They picked up their chopsticks, picked up a piece of braised pork, put it in their mouths, and praised it as they chewed, "Mmm, this tastes amazing! Just like this curved plow, both are good things. Life is really getting better and better."

The people around him laughed as they heard this: "That's right, there are so many new things lately, instant noodles, papermaking, movable type printing, and curved plows."

The bookstore was filled with the fragrance of ink, and scholars gathered together, holding their newly purchased poetry and books in their hands.

A scholar in a green robe gently flipped open the pages and exclaimed in admiration, "This book of poetry is beautifully printed, with clear handwriting. I believe it uses the new movable type printing method. It is truly a rare and fine item."

"Yes," another scholar agreed, "not only that, but the content is also excellent. Reading it is like drinking sweet rain, refreshing and refreshing. Such a masterpiece must be studied carefully."

An older scholar nearby nodded in agreement, "I see that the paper is of excellent quality, and the movable type printing complements it perfectly, making this book even more perfect."

At this moment, a man who looked like a teacher in the corner spoke up: "You are all right. This new printing method and the improvement of paper are truly a godsend for us teachers."

A young scholar smiled and responded, "You are right, sir. Poor students like us used to have to go through a lot of trouble to find a book. Now, bookstores have a wide variety of books, and they can all be easily purchased. It is truly a blessing."

In the palace, the emperor was sitting on the dragon throne, listening to the ministers' reports.

"Your Majesty, the movable type printing method has caused a sensation among the people. Bookshops are doing a booming business, and scholars are delighted by the new books and poems." Lord Zhang said respectfully.

The emperor was delighted and nodded slightly. "This is what I wish for. A prosperous culture is the foundation of a nation. I have heard of the wonders of movable type printing. It can not only spread books widely but also prevent knowledge from being shelved. It is truly beneficial to the people."

"Your Majesty is wise. Not only movable type printing, but also the innovation in papermaking has produced high-quality paper, which has also contributed to the printing of books. And the curved plow, used by the people, has greatly increased farming efficiency, and a good harvest is in sight." Lord Zhang continued.

The emperor stood up, walked to the window, and looked out of the palace: "I want to make the Tang Dynasty full of the sound of reading, every family has enough food, and the people live and work in peace and contentment."

Lord Qin: "Your Majesty cares deeply about the people, which is truly a blessing for them. Right now, the people are bustling with activity. In Zuixian Tower, the people are discussing these new things, and everyone's face is filled with joy."

The emperor smiled and said: "That's great. Now everything in the Tang Dynasty is getting better and better."