freenovelworld Chapter 331 Impossible
Chapter 331 Impossible
Chapter 331 Impossible
Cui Hao's expression changed, and he said, "No, it's impossible!"
If it really happened as Cui Yuxiu guessed, it would be a big trouble for the Cui family.
The reason why the family is called the family is because it has a lot of resources.
The basis for mastering these resources is the official position directly or indirectly occupied by the aristocratic family.
Everyone knows that imperial examinations are used to break the monopoly of official positions by aristocratic families.
But the aristocratic family didn't care about the imperial examination at all before. Even if Li Shimin stipulated that officials should pass the imperial examination in the future, they didn't care.
The prerequisite for taking part in the imperial examination is that you must be literate, and most of those who can read are still descendants of aristocratic families.
Over the years, has Li Shimin promoted few children from poor families?
As for the reform of the imperial examination, whether it will allow many people and their children to study, they have never worried at all.
Among other things, books are a solid barrier.People simply cannot afford it.
If you want to pass the imperial examination, not to mention five cars rich in learning, you still need a car load of books.
But if Lin Xuan really came up with faster and cheaper printing, then he would be in big trouble.
Cui Hao didn't believe it at all, or didn't want to believe it.
"Impossible, just ask around. Since they made this newspaper, they probably didn't intend to hide it. It's not difficult to find out." Cui Yuxiu said calmly.
"Yes, yes, the old man will investigate now." Cui Hao didn't dare to delay, and went to investigate in a hurry after speaking.
Although everything was guesswork, Cui Yuxiu felt that her guess should be correct, otherwise many things would not be explained clearly.
"You plotted against me again." Cui Yuxiu's gaze at this moment was very complicated.
……
"My lord, all the newspapers have been sold out." Shi Youan said.
"So fast?" Xu Jingzong asked in surprise.
Although the newspaper is not expensive, it is a new gadget after all. I didn't expect it to be sold out after only two hours.
Shi Youan nodded and said, "There are some that I haven't bought, and they are all asking when they can be bought."
He really couldn't figure out what to be happy about.
One thousand copies, but five pennies.
Even if [-] copies are sold, what about [-] copies?
Get rid of the cost, and if you don't do it well, you will lose money.
Is this what Xu Jingzong told him about the boundless future?
Shi You'an laughed at himself, he shouldn't have believed him, even though he was an old man in Prince Qin's residence, he was only seventh rank now.
Xu Jingzong didn't notice what Shi Youan said, and said: "Ask people to continue printing."
"My lord, how many copies are printed this time?" Shi Youan asked.
"Print another four thousand copies." Xu Jingzong said decisively.
"Sir, should you think about it? After we print it, many people will already know the contents of the newspaper. I'm afraid not many people are willing to buy it." Shi You'an said.
He no longer has the idea of being promoted like when he was just transferred, but at least he can't be downgraded.
Xu Jingzong waved his hand and said, "Do as I said. After these [-] copies are printed, they need to be printed and sold to other state capitals."
At this moment, Xu Jingzong has already looked forward to the whole country.
He believed that when he sold the newspaper to the entire Tang Dynasty, it was the time for him to become an official.
"This..." Seeing Xu Jingzong's firm eyes, Shi Youan nodded and said, "Yes!"
There is no way, the official rank crushes people to death.If he has a related background, he can refute Xu Jingzong.
But he obviously didn't. He only became an eighth-rank official when he was in his 40s. What kind of background did he have?
……
Fang Xuanling put down the newspaper, closed his eyes to rest his sore eyes.
After reading the newspaper, Fang Xuanling already had a general understanding of the benefits of the newspaper.
Newspapers have the function of reflecting and guiding public opinion.
As long as the newspaper can be sold nationwide and the credibility of the newspaper can be improved, it will be difficult for the common people to be easily incited in the future.
The people in ancient times were very closed to outside news, and they were easily incited by others when they encountered natural or man-made disasters, which caused a headache for the court.
Newspapers can not only publicize the policies of the imperial court, but also let the people understand the policies of the imperial court and not be fooled by officials.
It can also proclaim the law and let the people have awe of the law.
Some people think newspapers are good, and naturally there are others who think newspapers are bad.
For those family officials and those officials who form cliques, newspapers mean that they have an extra layer of shackles on their heads.
……
Cui Hao returned home with a gloomy face, and sent someone to invite Cui Yuxiu and Cui Zhifeng over.
Cui Yuxiu and Cui Zhifeng entered the study, and when they saw Cui Hao's face, they knew that what they were worried about had really happened.
"Uncle Clan, did you ask us to come here?" Cui Zhifeng yawned without paying attention to Cui Hao's expression.
"Zhifeng, there is an important matter that requires you to go back to the family once." Cui Hao said.
Cui Zhifeng was stunned for a moment, the sleepiness on his face disappeared, and he said: "If you have something to write a letter, send someone to send it back."
When he came to Chang'an, he realized how hard life in the family was.
If you are not allowed to do this, you are not allowed to do it, and you are forced to study every day.
How can Chang'an be better, no one cares about him at all.
Cui Yuxiu asked: "Uncle Clan, please tell us the results of the investigation first."
Cui Zhifeng also sensed that something was wrong and didn't speak.
Cui Hao said with a solemn expression: "Lin Xuan invented a new printing technique called movable type printing. It is to engrave each character individually like a seal, and when it needs to be printed, combine them together according to the content. It can be printed directly."
Cui Yuxiu's complexion changed drastically, of course she knew what this meant.
The price of books remained high because the cost of engraving and printing was too high.
Each set of engraving blocks can only print one kind of book, and of course it is impossible to prepare only one set of engraving blocks for each kind of book.
The engraving blocks of a book can be piled up in a room if there are too few, and can't fit in a room if there are too many.
When printing a book, it takes a lot of time to arrange the engraving.
And once a piece of engraving is slightly damaged, the entire engraving needs to be remade.
Movable type printing can solve these problems.
Cui Zhifeng also realized the seriousness of the problem from their words.
"That kid Lin Xuan dares to plot against us, I will kill him!" Cui Zhifeng said angrily.
"Shut up!" Cui Yuxiu scolded.
It suddenly occurred to her that Lin Xuan made paper before to prepare for movable type printing.
With the combination of cheap paper and movable type printing, the price of books may be unimaginably low.
The more Cui Yuxiu thought about it, the more she felt that Lin Xuan was thinking deeply, and the more angry she became when she heard Cui Zhifeng say such stupid words.
Seeing that Cui Yuxiu was angry, Cui Zhifeng shrank his neck and dared not speak.
"Yuxiu, what do you think we should do now?" Cui Hao asked.
Cui Yuxiu said: "Now we can be sure that we have been tricked by Lin Xuan and Li Shimin. If we want to go back on our word and don't help him sell books, Li Shimin will definitely not give up. Now there are only two outcomes, either to help him sell books as agreed, or to compensate him 500 million guan."
"This is impossible!" Cui Hao and Cui Zhifeng said at the same time.
Regardless of the impact of selling books on the Cui family, it is impossible for other aristocratic families to agree.
This is to shake the roots of the family. Once the Cui family dares to sell it, other families will definitely unite and boycott the Cui family.
Although the Cui family is the number one family in the world, it is impossible to offend all the families.
As for giving Lin Xuan 500 million guan, that's impossible.
The Cui family has been passed down for so many years and has accumulated a lot of wealth, but spending 500 million guan in vain will also hurt the muscles and bones.
(End of this chapter)