"Whoa!"
Numerous carriages came to a stop outside Chang 'an City. As the day of the exhibition drew closer, more and more people rushed to Chang' an City.
"This time, Mo Jiazi is going to make the military ink techniques available for civilian use. It will definitely be an eye-opener for all of us!" A craftsman exclaimed excitedly as he stepped down from the carriage. Commoners had always been exposed to civilian technology, so they were naturally curious about the military technology.
"That's right! Moreover, the military ink techniques have never been made public before. Even a tiny bit of it would be enough to benefit us for life! " Another craftsman exclaimed excitedly. The appearance of the military ink techniques was not only due to the advanced technology, but also due to the special materials and inspiration. To craftsmen, this was an irresistible temptation.
"Actually, other than the exhibition, what I want to see more is the Wei River Bridge. That is the masterpiece that every craftsman dreams of." A third craftsman chimed in.
All the craftsmen nodded in agreement. The Wei River Bridge had been widely publicized by the Confucian and Mo journals, and everyone was already familiar with it. Such a huge project could be said to be a miracle in the world of craftsmen. It was an achievement that every craftsman dreamed of.
These craftsmen were all invited by the Mo Family Village. Many of them shared similar interests and agreed to tour the Wei River Bridge together.
"Tch! What's there to see about the Wei River Bridge? What I'm really interested in is that there are new products for the exhibition this time. "a merchant said sourly when he heard the craftsmen's discussion.
Craftsmen prioritized skills, while merchants prioritized profits. These merchants did not receive an invitation to the exhibition, but came uninvited. There was only one reason for them to come, and that was to obtain the newest products.
After many years of development, the exhibition was no longer just a place for people to watch. It was more like a trade fair. The most advanced ink techniques of the Tang dynasty were displayed here, as well as countless business opportunities. In a short period of time, many people rushed to Chang 'an City, regardless of whether they were invited to the exhibition or not.
Those who came to watch the exhibition were divided into three groups. The first group was the commoners, the second group was the craftsmen, and the third group was the merchants. All three groups were looking forward to the exhibition.
Amidst all the cheering, the 21st day of the twelfth lunar month finally arrived, and the exhibition officially began.
"Welcome everyone to the exhibition again!" When Meton's familiar voice once again appeared in the center of the Ink Skills Exhibition, almost everyone cheered.
After so many exhibitions, the son of the Mo Clan's reputation could be said to be renowned throughout the Great Tang, and each exhibition he presided over was brilliant beyond compare. Although the son of the Mo Clan had been dormant for three years, and the exhibitions presided over by the Mo Clan's Eldest Senior Sister, Wu Meiniang, were equally brilliant, everyone was still more willing to see the son of the Mo Clan on the stage. Only such exhibitions would be authentic.
When the scholarly faction saw Mo Jiazi's fame, their faces sank. They had to admit that Mo Jiazi's growth had reached a point where no one could ignore him.
Meton was flattered. He waved his hand and the crowd only calmed down after a long time.
Meton was touched and said, "I am indebted to everyone's love, and I am extremely grateful. I can only use even better ink skills to repay everyone. This time, the ink skills exhibition will definitely not disappoint everyone."
The crowd immediately applauded enthusiastically and did not stop for a long time.
"Military ink technology has a long history of being used by civilians. Many of them can be used for both military and civilian purposes. Take the most common stirrups, for example. The stirrups were originally used for war, to allow the cavalry to draw their bows better while on horseback. Hence, the stirrups were created. Later, the stirrups were popularized and became the standard equipment for horses," Morton said.
Everyone nodded. It turned out that the nomads were invincible in horseback archery. It was with the invention of the stirrups that the gap between the Han cavalry and the nomads was widened.
"Something similar to the stirrups is the winter hat! I can see that many people are already wearing winter hats. "Meton pointed at the many people below the stage who were wearing winter hats and smiled.
"Merton hat!" Everyone's hearts trembled. The winter hat was the Merton hat. It was created by Mo Jiazi when he passed by Ma Village on his expedition to the west last year in Gao Chang. Its purpose was indeed for military use. The weather on the 21st of December was very cold. Looking around, they found that many people were already wearing Merton hats.
Village Chief Ma, who was in the crowd, couldn't help but reveal a proud expression. After a year of spreading, the Mo Hou hat could be seen everywhere on the streets. For the Mo Hou hat to be so popular, it definitely had something to do with Ma Village.
"Dual use for both military and civilian purposes!" Although everyone heard Mo Jiazi's words, they silently nodded. Sometimes, there were many Ink Skills that could be used for both military and military purposes.
Merton said: "Most of the Ink Skills that can be used for both military and military purposes were mostly discovered in the military. That is because the military environment is more extreme and they urgently need these Ink Skills to turn the situation around. A stirrups can allow the Han cavalry to not be inferior to the nomads who grew up on horseback. A Merton hat can allow the soldiers to not fear the bitter cold of the north. It can resist the cold and is comparable to the fur clothing of the nomads in the north. It is more suitable for fighting in cold weather. This is the use of Ink Skills."
In the box, Li Shimin's face couldn't help but sink. If he had the Merton hat and military coat, the Tang dynasty wouldn't have lost so many soldiers because of the cold when they were conquering the Eastern Turks.
"Of course, whether it is the stirrups or the Merton hat, they are all Ink Skills that have appeared before. This Mo has used these two distances to fool everyone. For this reason, this Mo has specially designed a Ink Skill that can be used for both military and military purposes. I will show everyone my incompetence." Merton said.
Everyone's heart trembled and they immediately became serious. They didn't want to miss a single moment.
However, Merton's hands didn't move at all. Instead, he looked at everyone and said: "Right now, it is the twelfth month of winter. The weather is very cold. For this reason, the Ink Skills Exhibition has specially prepared cushions for everyone's seats. The cushions behind everyone contain the Ink Skills that this Mo has mentioned."
Everyone was curious and picked up the cushions behind them to take a look. They couldn't help but frown. This cushion was very ordinary and there was nothing special about it.
"Yi! This can be opened! "
Suddenly, Village Chief Ma exclaimed. He specialized in the textile industry and was the most sensitive. He was the first to discover the secret of the cushion. He saw that there was a metal piece at the corner of the cushion. When he gently pulled it, it revealed the cotton inside the cushion.
"This is?"
The others were also surprised. This metal piece could easily pull apart the metal hooks on both sides. Moreover, after it was closed, these metal hooks were actually tightly fastened together. It was simply airtight.
"Is this a new type of button?" An audience member hesitated.
"No, it is more advanced and more convenient than the buttons." Village Chief Ma gently pulled the metal piece back and forth and shook his head.
"This is the item that this Mo has specially developed to resist the cold, the zipper!" Merton said.
"This item can resist the cold?" Everyone was at a loss. They didn't think that this was actually an item that could resist the cold.
Meton revealed a proud smile and said: "Don't think that this item can only be used on cushions. It can also be used on clothes. Similarly, our clothes use buttons. However, if the buttons are loose, the wind will leak everywhere. Especially when the cavalry is galloping, their whole body will quickly turn cold and shiver."
Many people nodded with lingering fear. Not only the cavalry, but even the ordinary people on horseback felt the same way. The cold wind poured straight into their necks, through the gaps of their buttons, and through their sleeves. It was simply all-pervasive.
"However, the zipper won't. It can be pulled up tightly, and the slightest bit of wind will not blow in at all. It can be better to keep the clothes warm. Moreover, it is easy to wear and easy to take off. It is more convenient for cavalry to march and fight. Moreover, if it is used for civilian use, it can save a lot of cloth and cotton. It is suitable for both military and civilian use. " After Meton finished speaking, he picked up an ink garment with a zipper and put it on. He stretched out his hand and zipped it up.
He believed that the appearance of the zipper would change the clothing of the Tang dynasty. The ink garment with a zipper would be popular throughout the entire Tang dynasty. This time, the Confucians had ruthlessly tricked him. This time, he would use the zipper to completely make the Confucian garment lose its advantage. The ink garment would completely dominate the life of the Tang dynasty.
The ink garment would be better than the Confucian garment. This would be the first time that the School of Mo had completely suppressed the Confucians in other fields.
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