"Good! Good! With your cheap and high quality paper and the upcoming Pinyin version of the Tang Dynasty Dictionary, I estimate that in less than five years, the scholars of Tang Dynasty will spring up like bamboo shoots after the rain. This is a great achievement for the present and benefits for the future! "
Li Er sat at the head of the table with Zhangsun and couldn't help but praise.
Zhangsun smiled and said, "I congratulate Your Majesty. Hundreds of years ago, Qin Huang and Han Wu failed to achieve the great cause of educating the people. Now, Your Majesty is likely to achieve it!"
"Haha, the Empress is right!"
Li Er was delighted and was very proud. Li Zexuan curled his lips. You didn't invent the papermaking machine and Pinyin, so what are you so proud of? Also, is it really okay for you husband and wife to flatter each other and show off your love in public? Aren't you just bullying me because I haven't married yet? When I get married, I will pull my wife along every day and show off my love in front of you!
"Yesterday, I heard that your workshop had made a papermaking machine, so I brought the Empress to see the effects of this thing. I didn't expect it to be so much beyond my expectations. Li Zexuan, your workshop has done well this time. Later, do a summary of the relevant personnel and submit it to me. I will reward all of them! "
The first part was all nonsense, which made Li Zexuan roll his eyes. However, the last part of Li Er's sentence was very conscientious. Li Zexuan was invigorated when he heard it. He quickly put on an act and cupped his hands and said, "On behalf of the workshop's three thousand craftsmen, I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!"
"Pfft!"
Li Er spat out a mouthful of tea and immediately choked. He said in a bad mood, "What three thousand craftsmen? I am talking about the craftsmen who participated in the development of the papermaking machine! Are you going to report all the craftsmen in the workshop? "
"Replying to Your Majesty, the development of the papermaking machine, whether it was the smallest part or the huge wheel, whether it was the logistics or the front line of production, there were countless craftsmen in the workshop. The reason why the paper machine can be made in such a short time is definitely not something that can be done by just a few dozen people. It can't be done without the efforts of every craftsman! "
Although Li Zexuan's words were a little exaggerated, they were basically the truth. The structure of the paper machine was not simple. To be able to make it in such a short time was really a miracle. However, behind every so-called miracle, there were countless people who worked hard in silence. This time was no exception.
He had just learned from Yan Shaoning that during the few days of the papermaking machine's development, the entire workshop was in a state of overload. All the craftsmen in the workshop were dedicating themselves to the development of the papermaking machine.
Among them, some were at the front desk, directly responsible for research and development, but most were behind the scenes. They were all on standby 24 hours a day, providing the most reliable logistical support for the "research and development personnel" at the front desk in all aspects.
It was this kind of fighting spirit that led to the success of the papermaking machine in such a short time.
After listening, Li Zexuan was silent for a long time. He could also see that when Li Zexuan said those words, there was sincerity in his eyes. It was easy to reward thirty people, but how could he reward three thousand people? But if he didn't reward them, then where would he put his face as the Emperor? To be honest, Li Zexuan was really in a dilemma.
"Your Majesty, I think that it would be better to let the three thousand craftsmen in this workshop work under the General Works Supervisor. They are different from ordinary General Works Supervisors in that they are only in name. Normally, they still work in the men's workshop in Li County. Secondly, His Majesty would bestow upon them some scattered official positions, such as generals and scholars. In this way, these craftsmen would at least have an official position, and no one would look down upon them in the future. What do you think, Your Majesty? "
Seeing that Li Zexuan was in a dilemma, Zhangsun had a bright idea and suggested.
Li Zexuan's eyes lit up. This Zhangsun was indeed worthy of the title of "Great Tang's Virtuous Empress". She really saw the problem very clearly. Her analysis was right. At present, the craftsmen in the workshop lacked the recognition of the outside world the most. Otherwise, they would still be the craftsmen living at the bottom.
He raised his eyes and secretly glanced at Zhangsun. He saw her sitting high in the seat of honor. Her facial features were beautiful, her body was graceful, and her bones revealed a graceful aura. Li Zexuan cursed in his heart, I don't know how Li Zexuan got lucky to marry such a perfect wife.
"Good, good, the Empress is right. Li Zexuan, what do you think of this?"
Li Zexuan smiled happily.
Li Zexuan quickly replied, "I have no objection. Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is benevolent!"
Li Zexuan slapped the table and said, "Good, I will write the decree later!"
Yan Shaoning and Faubert looked at each other and couldn't help but be happy.
"Li Zexuan, Yan Shaoning, Fu Yuanqi, when the" Tang Dictionary "is finished, I will reward the three of you separately!"
Li Zexuan was very generous today. He had just rewarded three thousand people, and now he promised to reward the three of them. Li Zexuan really didn't know what was wrong with Li Zexuan, but if there were benefits to be gained, only a fool would refuse. He, Yan Shaoning, and Faubert went forward to express their gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Zexuan nodded happily. He was really happy today. No one could understand the great significance of the paper machine better than him. It could destroy the foundation of the aristocratic families!
"Li Zexuan, you said before that under the rolling wheel of time, whoever can't catch up with the new technology will be eliminated! In this era, there is no waiting, and there is no sympathy. I agree with this very much. Do it boldly. I am looking forward to what this workshop will change Tang Dynasty into in the future. I joined the army when I was young and was about to conquer the world. I like your drive to forge ahead! "
Li Zexuan's blood was boiling. He thought to himself that today's trip wasn't in vain.
Li Zexuan couldn't help but be excited when Old Li was so sure of his radical thinking. He went forward and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust. I believe that the changes that the workshop will bring to Tang Dynasty in the future will definitely surprise Your Majesty!"
Zhangsun couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, "Your Majesty, this child is young, but his tone is really big!"
Li Zexuan held Zhangsun's hand and stood up with a smile, "Haha, Li Zexuan, I will wait and see!"
"Farewell, Your Majesty, farewell!"
The few people in the room bowed again.
…
"Xiaoxuan, we did well this time. I guess it won't be long before our workshop is famous in Chang 'an, right?"
"Not only that! This time, we gained both fame and profit. "
Li Zexuan laughed and said, "Haha, you are satisfied with just this? Don't worry, there will be more opportunities in the future to make you even more satisfied! "
…
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
