The Journey of Two Worlds
chapter 31

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Chapter 31 – Newspaper

Li Shimin told Chang Su Wuji what he was doing, and Changsun Wuji told Chang Sun Ning what he was doing, but Li Yin had no way of getting it, and now his attention has returned to the paper mill.

Now the slaves had learned the basic method of papermaking, and making newsprint had become Li Yin's next goal.

During the Tang Dynasty, the raw materials of paper were mostly hemp, rattan, patchwork, bark, etc., while the main raw materials of newspaper making were pulp, wood pulp, and wood, that was why Li Yin specifically bought a wood grinder.

After telling these slaves the raw materials and basic methods of making newspaper paper, Li Yin asked the paper mill to try producing the first wave of newsprint.

"Your Majesty, this is Zhao Erniu!"

On this day, as soon as Li Yin arrived at the paper mill, Su Morer brought a young man of around twenty-four years old to Li Yin.

Li Yan looked at Su More'er confusedly, not understanding what he meant by bringing this person here.

Su Moer continued: “Your Majesty, please forgive me. When he learned to make paper, Zhao Erniu worked really hard, and the paper he produced was also the best. That's why this waiter bravely raised him to be the foreman of the paper workshop.”

"really?" Li Yin looked at Zhao Erniu. His body was quite strong, and he faced a simple and honest face. At this moment, he looked at Li Yin with a hint of fear in his eyes, "Are you sure you can make some newsprint?"

Zhao Erniu said respectfully: "Report Your Majesty, the little one has already made the first one, but I don't know if it's true, so I report it to Steward Su!"

"really?" Li Yin was overjoyed, "Take me to see it!"

Following Zhao Erniu, Li Yin arrived at the place where the paper was dried. Zhao Erniu opened the yellowed piece of paper and handed it to Li Yin.

Newsprint is soft and has good elasticity. Absorbs water and ink. Taking the paper, Li Yin first tried to sense the paper. It was already seven times softer than the newspaper.

Nodding complacently, Li Yan took out a bit of water and splashed it onto the paper, which was quickly absorbed. Various tests prove that this is quality newsprint.

"Zhao Erniu, you are the hero of the paper mill!" Li Min happily patted Zhao Erniu on the shoulder, which surprised Zhao Erniu. It was no longer flattering for a prince to show such affection to a slave. Such words could describe Zhao Erniu's mood.

Putting down the newsprint, Li Yin faced the five hundred slaves and said, “Zhao Erniu has made a great contribution in newspaper making. From today, Zhao Erniu's slave status will be revoked!”

"What!"

"How can!"

"..."

As soon as Li Yin's words fell, the slaves instantly exploded. They looked at Li Yin in disbelief, wondering if they heard wrong. Since becoming slaves, they lost the longing for a better life. Life is numb, enduring, like a walking dead man.

Li Yin's words hit Zhao Erniu's dead heart like lightning. Before he was sold as a slave, he was an honest farmer. The locust outbreak in Zhenguan's second year caused him to lose his land and crops. Since the food was cut, four younger sisters and three younger brothers starved and cried all night. As the eldest brother, he was heartbroken. It was sold to a passing Hu businessman for ten buckets of rice. Later, he was resold several times and ended up coming here.

"Your Majesty, is this true?" Zhao Erniu said with a trembling voice.

Li Yin did not speak. Currently, Su Morer handed over the certificate of slavery to Zhao Erniu. Sometimes words are weak, and only actions have power.

"You can rip it off now!" Li Yin looked at Zhao Erniu with a smile.

After receiving the voucher, Zhao Erniu's hand holding the voucher shook. This was the buying and selling deed that he had pressed his fingerprints on at that moment. How could he forget, how could he forget!

"Here!" As if draining all of his strength, Zhao Erniu tore apart the certificate, his big eyes kept flowing down, "Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhao Erniu kowtowed on the ground like a madman. He fantasized about today, but the facts repeatedly shattered his fantasy, but today, after he lost hope, this incredible hope suddenly came.

Li Yan quickly helped him, so that if he continued to injure himself and die, he would suffer great losses.

“You all have seen that there is still hope in life. As long as you work hard and contribute to a workshop like Zhao Erniu, you all have hope of getting out of bondage. Not only that, but you can also marry a wife here Give Birth, see the strong man opposite you, then look at the woman opposite you, do you have no thoughts at night?

Li Yin was so straightforward that the slaves felt a little embarrassed. People have emotions and desires. This male slave did not want to have a wife, and the female slave did not want to find a man.

Li Yin was stunned for a moment, and realized that this was not the 21st century, and she was too open.

Coughing up a few times in embarrassment, Li Yin said: "I've said everything I need to say, whether to continue living numbly, or fighting for tomorrow, you can decide for yourself!"

Silent, after Li Yin finished speaking, the slaves fell silent, but from each other's bright eyes, Li Yin understood that her words were influential.

Let these slaves go back to work, Li Yin left Zhao Erniu alone, “Although you came out of slavery, you are still a person without household registration, keep working hard, keep working hard, and I will hand over Chang'an household registration to you within five years, and starting today, you can receive a monthly salary of 200 wen, he said, You can take a day off every six days, and you can go to places outside the workshop, but you won't blame me for not applying for your household registration right now!”

“Your Highness is very kind to your servant, and I dare not ask too much. In the past, Er Niu's status was the same as that of a savage beast, but today he had truly become a human. From now on, His Majesty will do whatever he says, even if he sacrifices his life for His Majesty, I, Zhao Erniu don't even frown!” Zhao Erniu said firmly.

“Let's take care of your life for yourself. The next step was the mass production of newsprint, and the results could not keep up. Let's see how I deal with you! Li Yin's expression changed, and she whispered to Zhao Erniu: "Is there?" The girl you like, I'll make you a matchmaker!”

“Hei..” Zhao Erniu immediately grinned.

After brainwashing, Li Yin and Su Morer discussed a series of reward and punishment rules for the workshop, and established a point system on Li Yin's advice. For example, if a large contribution is awarded, points can be increased for exemplary workers each month. If the points reach the standard, the slave can be canceled. Like Zhao Erniu, she became a wage worker in the workshop. Conversely for the passive and sabotage, the workshop will resell it.

“Innovative idea His Majesty makes Mo'er feel inferior!” After the discussion, Su Moer sighed, "Mo'er is increasingly admiring the kindness of His Majesty!"

"okay! You girl, you've learned how to flatter! Li Yin deliberately teased her, "If you really admire me, why don't you kiss me!" Li Yin pointed to his face.

Su Morer said angrily, "Your Majesty is really evil!"

"Hehe ..." Li Yin stopped when it was enough. Su Morer had a graceful personality and was not as bold and enthusiastic as Yun'er. Thinking of Yun'er, Li Yin suddenly realized that she hadn't seen him for five or six days, so she couldn't help but ask: "Yes." Why haven't you seen Yun'er recently?

Su Mo'er looked silently and said: “Saudari Yun'er came to the palace to replace her ailing cousin. A few days ago, Mo'er's cousin came to the palace and replaced Mo'er.”

"Oh!" Li Yin was suddenly disappointed, "This girl left without greeting me!"

Su Mo'er and Yun'er had a very good relationship, he explained: “Initially, Yun'er wanted to say goodbye to His Majesty, but His Majesty was busy practicing riding for a few days, he said, and cousin Yun'er came suddenly.that day, so we didn't see each other.it's your turn!"

"I ignored it!" Speaking of which, Li Yin still liked the character of Yun'er, unlike the other maids who saw Li Yin and the rat meet the cat, they could not speak a word, except serving tea. Pouring water means standing like a woodman.

Back at the palace, the servant who had come to serve Li Min was indeed replaced by another person whose face was somewhat similar to Yun'er, perhaps his cousin.

"Is Yun'er your cousin?" Li Yin asked.

This young girl was around sixteen or seventeen years old. He had served Li Yin before, and his impression of Li Yin was still in the past. Seeing Li Yin's displeasure, he knelt in fear and said, “Your Majesty, forgive me, my servant is sick. , so that cousin will replace the servant for a certain period of time!”

"Where is Yun'er now?" Li Yin did not go after him, it was just that he was a little uncomfortable without people close to him.

“Your Majesty, Yun'er is not from Chang'an, he just came to stay at my house for a while. A few days ago, my aunt was coming back, and my illness was cured, so I changed her back. Yun'er did not serve him well. If Your Majesty blames the servants, please blame them!”

“No, he serves very well!” Li Yin sighed.

On the official road from Chang'an to Gyeongju, a young girl and a middle-aged woman walked side by side, and postmen passing by on horseback often stirred up waves of dust, causing old and young people to cover their noses from time to time.

The girl was fourteen or fifteen years old, and she was wearing a linen shirt with patches on her arms and knees, but those clothes were washed clean.

“The food in the palace is to support people. Our Yun'er was only a few months old, and now she was not only white, but also beautiful. No wonder the girls in Chang'an rushed to meet those nobles!” After walking for a while, the woman I found a place to sit and rest by the side of the road, looked at my daughter's incredible beauty, and said: “Only based on our daughter's appearance, she said, it was not a sure thing to find a rich family to be a concubine. After she finished speaking, the woman was happy. He laughed softly. Being the concubine of a rich family is a blessing without worrying about food and drink.

There was a wry smile at the corner of the girl's mouth, and she did not answer her mother's words. He only looked towards Chang'an, and he was crazy for a while!

(Sorry, there's only one chapter tonight. Speaking of this book, when it was over 20,000 words, I came to the website to sign the contract with short notice, but I was really lazy, and I dragged it to this day. contact the editor, print the contract, and throw It's been a long time, and the number of code words is pending. Sorry here. I was embarrassed to ask for a ticket. I'm ready to go all out today. Everyone, can you gift some recommended tickets?)

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seriate....