"Actually, we can also print the Spring Festival couplets and the word 'fortune'. There are also other items that can ward off evil spirits.
Li Yi saw that everyone was writing and drawing, so he mentioned this to Princess Yongmu and Xiao Lan.
"How much does it cost to print one?" Xiao Lan threw down a ten tael coupon and pulled out three candied haws that were sold for two taels each.
"The paper and ink cost is five sets, and one tael is enough. One set is sold for five taels, and there are many people in the capital who are willing to buy it. "
Li Yi estimated the cost, and there were many people who wanted it.
If a household bought one set, the average cost would be three taels. If a million households bought one set, it would cost three million taels.
"Should we print it?" Xiao Lan calculated the printing speed of Li Family Zhuangzi, and thought that if they printed it today and sent it to other places, they could earn ten thousand taels.
"Leave a way out for those who make a living from drawing. Otherwise … "
Li Yi was distracted, and thought about the problems of the industry and unemployment.
"Otherwise, what other good ideas do you have to make money?" A very awkward voice sounded, and it sounded like a woman's voice.
Li Yi was distracted and did not react, and said, "Yes, for example, writing now is basically black and white.
The paper in Xuan County is yellow, and there are dark lines. After it is made into wax, it is good for painting.
Paper can be dyed with dyes, and it can be made into multi-colored paper. The red color is festive, and the ink can be made into gold.
If the Li Family Zhuangzi or the Imperial Court produced the paper and ink, they could make more than a million taels a year. "
"How do you do it?" The voice sounded again.
"Easy, as long as …"
"Li Lang, eat the candied haws." Princess Yongmu and Xiao Lan spoke at the same time, and Xiao Lan passed him the candied haws.
When two women spoke together, their voices were very pleasant to hear.
Li Yi took the candied haws and turned to look at them. He took a deep breath and said, "Old Bi, I will fill your mouth with teeth when we get back."
"Why?" Bi Goo licked his teeth. They were all there, and the places that were missing before were filled up nicely.
"Because you're shameless. You even pinched your throat to speak."
Li Yi said as he bit off a hawthorn. He chewed hard, and the rock candy made a crunching sound.
"Give me the method. You can pluck any of my teeth you want. Remember to embed them in this old man's mouth. They must all be made of porcelain so that they look white." Bi Goo looked like he was ready to die.
"Isn't it possible to bleach? Xiao Yi, how are we going to get the ink and paper? "Zhang Jiuling tried to smooth things over.
"It's almost Chinese New Year. Wouldn't it be better for you to go home?" Li Yi sighed. There was nothing he could do.
"We came out to buy New Year's goods. The bugs in the Li Family Zhuangzi are bigger than those in other places."
Su Yi was carrying a small basket made of rattan. Inside the basket were roasted chestnuts.
He lifted it up to show Li Yi that he was indeed buying New Year's goods.
Li Yi looked at the chestnuts. "There's an oven at home? We have to heat it up when we go back. Otherwise, it won't be easy to peel the chestnuts. Cold ones won't taste good. "
"Yes, yes. Song De brought someone to install an oven. There's also a fireplace. Sometimes we use it to barbecue skewers." Su Yi smiled and nodded.
"Old Bi, are you planning to dye the ink for the imperial court?" Li Yi said as he ate another hawthorn.
"Xiao Niang, I didn't give you the change just now. You … Ah! I won't give you the change. I'm going back. I don't know anything. "
The candied hawthorn seller ran over with a 4 RMB coupon in his hand.
Suddenly, he saw Li Yi eating the candied hawthorn with his mask down. He recognized him and hurriedly walked back.
He set up a stall here all year round. He sold candied hawthorn in winter and bean flour and cakes in summer. He also sold crabapple and crabapple, which were actually steamed.
If the amount of sugar was not adjusted properly, some of the fruits would be overcooked.
He had seen Li Yi a few times. In the past, he would buy 1 RMB of black bread and eat it from morning to night. He also drank free soup.
He had enough EQ to know that Li Yi did not want others to know his identity. He ran away and did not talk too much. He earned an extra 4 RMB as a reward for Li Dongzhu.
"Li Yi, will you set the questions for the imperial examinations next year?" Song Jing also carried a small basket. Inside were sesame crisp candies and fried seeds.
"Old Song, people should use their talents, not their achievements. If one's conduct is improper, it is a matter of the law.
Some people want to take the shortcut because they are lacking in various subjects in the imperial examinations. Therefore, they contribute.
Of course, those who want to seek the truth cannot become an administrative official. I agree with this point.
It doesn't matter if it's a simple question. It's just recitation. The same goes for poetry questions.
Why don't you go to poetry this year and add in policy questions?
Ten questions for policy questions. The newspapers have already reported them.
They include border military, foreign affairs, pacifying the people; inland economy, production, technological concepts; customs, trade varieties, taxes, and active exports. Let's add another official's corruption. "
Li Yi did not avoid arousing suspicion. If you ask me, I will say, yes, I will set the questions for the imperial examinations next year.
What's the use of reciting things? Ask Guo Zhiyun if he can recite it? But is he good at fighting?
And Zhang Xiaosong, ask him … don't ask him. He is a general with a background of Jinshi.
Another one, ask Guo Ziyi … and another one.
Song Jing looked at Li Yi and was not happy. The questions for the imperial examinations had to depend on Li Yi's mood. But thinking about it, Li Yi was indeed more pragmatic.
"Li Yi, lower your voice. The questions must be kept secret." Song Jing reminded.
"Don't. I will write in the newspapers and tell them the scope of the questions.
It will let the students know what kind of talents the Tang dynasty needs, so that they will be more concerned about national affairs.
If the people can be used, let them be; if they can't be used, let them know.
Cultivate patriotism and let the people participate in it.
Didn't they build a monument to the Tang dynasty heroes and enjoy the incense of the Tang dynasty?
As long as the Tang dynasty is not destroyed, the incense will continue.
Just like the soldiers of the Tang dynasty, as long as the commander's flag does not fall, they will not retreat! "
Li Yi objected to keeping it a secret. What was there to keep secret? Wasn't this publicity?
Tell everyone the scope of the questions and print it in the newspapers.
At that time, the ordinary people would also discuss it, especially the people of the capital.
The people of the capital donated a lot of money, and the children in the schools also received patriotic education.
"But!" What else could Song Jing say? His words did not count.
If Li Yi did not participate, he could only take responsibility. Li Yi said the questions would be answered.
If he objected, he would join the League.
In the past, there were two chancellors, but now there were four.
The key point was that the real chancellor was Li Yi, the Foreign Minister. How infuriating!
"Li Lang, look, there are sugar blowers." Princess Yongmu did not want to talk to Song Jing. She felt that Song Jing was not real.
There were sugar blowers in front. The bad ones used molds, and the good ones used their hands.
Some people used talc powder to prevent the sugar from sticking to their hands.
At that time, Li Yi had all of them because starch was expensive and easily dissolved.
Now, it was all glutinous rice flour. Talc powder was not allowed. It was said in the newspapers.
And the lower the level of the people, the more they listened to Li Yi. If he said not to use it, they would not use it.
"Blow two, one for each person. I'll do it."
Li Yi took out money. The sugar figurines were different in size and complexity, from three to one yuan.
Then he squeezed the stall owner to the side and did it himself. The main thing was to lick the white powder to see if it was talc powder. If it was, it could not be eaten.
"Master, Master, I'm coming. I want a big horse. It's going to be the New Year."
Li Yi had just made a small sugar figurine for Princess Yongmu and Xiao Lan. When he was about to make it big, Feng Qingdai ran over.
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