Chapter 258 Liu Yu said: Deran, I am only suitable for governing the people
Chapter 258 Liu Yu said: Deran, I am only suitable to govern the people
Author: smug eyebrows and droopy eyes
Chapter 258 Liu Yu said: Deran, I am only suitable to govern the people
When he and Liu Yu were conducting research and inspections in various places, he also specially led Liu Jian to visit the second major industry he was currently preparing in Huang County...papermaking!
Compared with the Qingzhou Salt Industry, which has been mature for thousands of years, papermaking can be said to be the most emerging industry in the entire Han Dynasty, or the entire earth.
Qingzhou originally had a foundation for papermaking, especially after Zuo Bo from Donglai invented "Zuo Bo Paper", which finally brought the level of Han paper manufacturing to a new height.
Liu Yu and Liu Jian met in Jizhou, and the two had an in-depth discussion on the paper industry and engraving printing industry of the Han Dynasty.
Both of them knew very well that once the emerging industrial chain formed by the papermaking and engraving printing industries was fixed, it would have an immeasurable impact on the current decadent situation of the Han Dynasty.
Not only will the Han Dynasty prosper again, but the entire social structure and the quality of all Han people will reach a new level.
At that meeting, after in-depth discussions, Liu Jian and Liu Yu knew that the time was not yet ripe. To promote papermaking and printing on a large scale, there were several aspects that needed to be focused on, one was people's food, the other was communication methods, and the third was process costs, etc.
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After that meeting, Liu Yu decided to come to Qingzhou and take up the post of state pastor.
Zuobo Paper originated in Qingzhou, and the only prefectures and counties that cultivate a large number of mulberry trees are Qingzhou and Yizhou. If you want to vigorously develop paper industry innovation, only Qingzhou is the most suitable place.
Since Liu Yu was so confident in taking Liu Jian to visit the papermaking industry in Donglai County this time, he must have made a breakthrough.
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Liu Yu set up a workshop specializing in paper manufacturing in Huang County, and the people he invited to hold important positions in the papermaking workshop were all local scholars in Qingzhou who were good at calligraphy and were also interested in the papermaking industry.
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The leader who led these people was the creator of Zuo Bo Paper - Zuo Bo, whose courtesy name was Ziyi. He was a well-known scholar in Donglai County and a famous local calligrapher.
Uncle Zuo is very old, half of his hair has turned into silver threads, and his beard is also black and white, but he still speaks with great energy and has a strong body.
Zuo Bo only created Zuo Bo Paper when he was old. Although the manufacturing process of Zuo Bo Paper is not suitable for the current situation, it is enough to make it famous.
It can be said that Uncle Zuo's support in his life has reached a bottleneck.
When Liu Yu first arrived in Qingzhou, he wanted to ask Uncle Zuo to help him continue to improve the technology and technology of papermaking, but Uncle Zuo did not agree.
Because this matter does not have much practical benefit to him personally.
Whether Zuo Bo changed the paper or not, that was all his creation. No matter how optimized the paper was, it didn't matter to him personally.
The technology that can make paper is related to the fate of the Han family, and it also bears the huge transformational task of the current social and cultural transformation. Liu Yu is unwilling to give up inviting Zuo Bo just because he refuses him once.
Therefore, Liu Yu, who was the governor of Yizhou, put aside his status and went to the famous scholar Zuo Bo in person to ask him to help.
Liu Yu's behavior really touched Zuo Bo.
Being able to do this shows that Liu Yu is a pragmatic, hard-working person who understands people and is good at taking charge.
But Uncle Zuo didn't understand why Liu Yu was so interested in papermaking. Paper is just a carrier that can carry text. These days, whether it is bamboo slips, silk, or paper, what is the difference?
Everyone can see it and use it!
Why be so persistent?
Liu Yu gave Zuo Bo the answer.
When he went to visit Zuo Bo, he brought with him a simple wooden text printed on woodblocks.
Liu Yu conducted printing experiments on Zuo Bo paper and Cai Hou paper in front of Zuo Bo, allowing Zuo Bo to see the shortcomings of the paper.
This was the experiment he and Liu Jian had done in Jizhou, but they were just tested again in front of Zuo Bo.
At the same time, he also placed the simple fonts for engraving and printing in front of Zuo Bo and introduced to him the functions of these things.
The principle of woodblock printing is very simple. For Zuo Bo, who had the ability to invent Zuo Bo paper, it was easy to understand this set of processes.
Naturally, he can also see the huge social value of papermaking and printing being integrated into a whole industry!
If this thing can really be accomplished, I'm afraid his reputation as the master of Zuobo will not be as simple as just being the person who simply invented the Zuobo paper.
He will be remembered for eternity and be praised by all generations!
It is no exaggeration at all. Isn't it enough for a person who changed the development process of world culture to be praised and praised by the world?
From that day on, Zuo Bo joined Liu Yu's team in developing the paper industry.
With the addition of Zuo Bo, Liu Yu's team researching the papermaking industry became unprecedentedly powerful.
As the inventor of Zuobo paper, Zuobo's experience in papermaking and understanding of papermaking technology are definitely among the best in this era.
With the diligent research of Liu Yu's papermaking team, breakthrough results have been achieved in the improvement of Zuobo paper.
Liu Yu introduced Uncle Zuo to Liu Jian and Liu Bei, and then Uncle Zuo led Liu Jian to visit the papermaking workshop in Huang County.
This workshop is still relatively secret in the entire Qingzhou territory, and the research and operations conducted in it have not been spread to the outside world for the time being.
Because Liu Yu knew that this matter was of great importance, he was very strict in keeping confidentiality.
Uncle Zuo took three senior officials surnamed Liu to inspect the workshop and explained to them while visiting.
The reason why the previously manufactured Zuo Bo paper and Cai Hou paper did not reach the ideal state was mainly because the material selection and process were too random.
Especially Zuobo paper, although it is made of mulberry bark as raw material and can be made strong enough, it still lacks corresponding technology in the processing of raw materials. Both the process and the control are not strict.
In fact, this is understandable.
After all, whether it was Zuo Bo or Cai Lun, the previous purpose of making paper was just to "make it."
But as for how to use it properly after making it, or how to use it to maximize the effect of the paper industry, they didn't think much about it.
However, Liu Yu put forward a goal!
That is to make the paper produced can be used for engraving printing!
A very clear goal, and everyone in the workshop understands which aspect they should work towards.
After constant trials and attempts, Zuo Bo's team is getting closer and closer to success.
Today, Zuo Bo Paper is still called Zuo Bo Paper, but the finished product is very different from the Zuo Bo Paper that Liu Jian saw.
While touring the workshop, Uncle Zuo introduced to Liu Jian and Liu Bei the latest steps and processes for making finished products.
The production of high-quality Zuobo paper at this stage generally requires processes such as peeling, soaking, retting, selecting, carding, cutting, beating, scooping, pressing, peeling, and drying.
These process procedures are also divided into subtle small steps. After continuous testing, the small steps are also being gradually improved. Although they cannot be said to be perfect, they are definitely developing in a better and better direction.
Liu Jian took the newly finished Zuo Bo paper and looked at it back and forth.
These newly made papers have a natural original white color, and the obvious fiber structure can be seen... In the paper, horizontal and straight filaments are criss-crossed, and the density is appropriate. It feels soft and yet has no loss of toughness.
Liu Jian then conducted targeted experiments and found that compared with the original Zuobo paper, the new paper felt softer, had slender fibers, and had better water absorption.
But there are still some shortcomings. This new paper seems to be not resistant to damage to the touch. It does not fade after coloring, but I don't know whether it has good storage properties.
After all, being able to be printed into a book is only one aspect. Being able to preserve it for a long time is also very important for books.
Later, Liu Jian communicated the problems he saw with Zuo Bo, Liu Yu and others.
Uncle Zuo was very moved by Liu Jian's discovery. He saw that Liu Jian really thought carefully about the paper he made.
Zuo Bo said that the problems identified by Liu Jian will become their main work issues that need to be improved in the next step.
In addition, Liu Jian accompanied them to visit the raw material storage area of the workshop.
Compared with later generations, papermaking in this era has one advantage, that is, the raw materials are better, especially the water quality.
In making new paper, soaking and retting are two very critical steps, and the success of these two steps depends on the quality of the water. Good water is easily degraded naturally and is beneficial to the decomposition of mulberry bark. Qingzhou local
The water quality is very good and very suitable for papermaking.
It seems that the paper industry of the Han Dynasty really wanted to develop in this place.
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After coming out of the papermaking workshop, Liu Yu invited Liu Jian and Liu Bei to rest in a pavilion.
"Deran, what do you think of the current Qingzhou paper-making method after Zuo Ziyi improved it?"
Liu Jian nodded appreciatively and said: "In my opinion, as long as the current paper is slightly improved, it can be used for mass production and then used for engraving printing. However, as for the cost, it is not a problem for the time being.
I'm afraid it's uncontrollable... But even so, this is very remarkable. The extent to which the paper manufacturing process can be shortened so quickly is all thanks to the efforts of Da Sima and Zuo Gong. The world of the Han Dynasty can be said to have been saved.
The hand of Da Sima!"
Liu Yu waved his hand.
"It's not my fault! It's not my fault! In fact, if it hadn't been for your advice, I wouldn't have thought of coming to Qingzhou to do these things... Now you know why, when the moth thieves in Qingzhou became powerful, I didn't do anything no matter what.
Are you going to stick to Huang County?"
Liu Jian nodded: "The papermaking industry is here in Huang County. It has carried so much hard work of Great Sima! It also carries too much hope of the Han Dynasty. Wherever there is a disaster, this place cannot be damaged!"
Liu Yu sighed with emotion and said: "That's why I want to hand over Qingzhou to you. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Qingzhou, I understand one thing... like supervising papermaking and coordinating
Salt affairs and government affairs are my strengths."
"But using troops to protect one side and appease the people is my shortcoming. The world is getting more and more chaotic now. Even if I can achieve more achievements in governing for the people, once I encounter war and chaos, all the achievements will be in vain.
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Liu Jian did not answer, but he could tell that what Liu Yuzhi said was very sincere, and it was the kind of sincerity that really came from the heart.
"Although I have the position of Chief Sima, this position is actually not suitable for me. Deran, now I know what I am suitable for. To put it bluntly, with my talents, I am suitable to be a Situ in the court.
The place is suitable for being a historian, but it is really not suitable for being a pastor... We are all clan members, and everything we do is to revive the Han Dynasty. I hope you will not let down my sincerity."