Wang Can looked confident and said: "Today's paper is mostly Zuo Bo paper or Cai Lun paper. This kind of paper has never been popularized from beginning to end. On the one hand, the paper is too rough; on the other hand,
Paper is not easy to preserve. Moreover, it is not easy to produce in batches. However, I can improve paper."
A flash of light flashed across Mi Zhu's eyes, and she said, "How to improve?"
At this moment, Mi Zhu had some expectations in her heart.
Wang Can smiled and said: "I have ways to improve it. And the improved paper is not only white and shiny, but also of suitable thickness. Not only can it be written, but it can also be stored for a long time. In addition, this paper
The cost of making paper is not high either.
Mi Zhu was even more curious.
This is an opportunity.
Mi Zhu is a businessman, and he has a keen eye. Precisely because of this, he can judge that if paper is improved, it will cause a huge sensation.
Nowadays, bamboo slips are popular all over the world.
The carrier for all scholars to read is bamboo slips. Even if bamboo slips are endlessly produced and do not carry much text, the most important thing is that bamboo slips can be easily preserved.
This is how poems and books are passed down from generation to generation.
In fact, the reason why scholars are noble and why there are so few is not only that there are too many poor people, but more importantly, the world's books are limited and it is difficult for many people to study.
This is the fundamental reason.
However, once paper is improved and can achieve the effect described by Wang Can, it will be different. If paper can really become popular in the world, countless people will be able to read.
Especially when it comes to reading, countless people are eager to do so.
Paper is needed everywhere.
Especially once the Mi family monopolizes papermaking, the Mi family will become a real giant.
In fact, it is even more profitable than today's salt industry. Because in today's salt industry, although the Mi family sells salt, there are other big families selling salt in addition, so there is no monopoly.
Therefore, Mi Zhu was curious and asked again: "County Magistrate Wang, how can this be improved?"
Wang Can smiled and said: "Actually, besides salt, I have another source of wealth, which can also make countless profits for the Mi family."
brush!
Mi Zhu's complexion changed slightly.
What did Wang Can mean? Instead of answering his question, he just talked about him.
Such behavior made Mi Zhu strange.
After thinking about it for a while, Mi Zhu suddenly said: "County Magistrate Wang, what is your other source of wealth?"
Wang Can smiled and said: "Coal is specially used for heating. Nowadays, it is the main way of heating in the world. Poor people should wear thicker clothes to survive the cold winter. But people who have a little money, then
Everyone likes to use charcoal. With charcoal, you can keep warm. However, coal is different. It is not only high-quality and cheap, but also can emit more heat."
Mi Zhu said: "But as far as I know, coal and stone are poisonous."
Wang Can smiled and said: "Toxic coal has a color when burned and has a pungent smell. But the coal I know is smokeless and non-toxic."
brush!
The pupils in Mi Zhu's eyes shrank again.
He didn't expect that Wang Can actually knew such coal and stone.
As a businessman, he knows that in the winter, countless people need to stay warm. Once smokeless and non-toxic coal is available and can be sold in large quantities, it will definitely be profitable.
This is an excellent profit-making opportunity.
However, Mi Zhu didn't understand how Wang Can knew this.
Mi Zhu was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to speak.
At this time, Wang Can spoke up and said: "As for the papermaking technology of new paper, the Mi family and I are 50/50. The Mi family is responsible for hiring people to take care of sales, and I want 50% of the net profit."
Mi Zhu frowned.
50% of the net profit, and Wang Can is not responsible for anything.
Mi Zhu, on the other hand, is not only responsible for selling, but also responsible for the labor of manufacturing rice paper, and the transportation of rice paper. After deducting various labor costs, Mi Zhu's net profit may only be about 40%.
At least 10% of the net profit will be deducted.
Mi Zhu opened her mouth to retort, but when the words came to her lips, she suddenly swallowed them back.
Understood!
He understood it immediately.
He finally understood why Wang Can used coal and stone to promote it.
On the one hand, Wang Can is worried that his Mi Zhu will be unjust and monopolize Xinzhi completely without giving any benefits to Wang Can. After all, Wang Can is not strong enough now, at least Wang Can and the Mi family are not equal.
Wang Can is weaker than the Mi family.
On the other hand, Wang Can used coal and stone as a hook, proving that Wang Can had other opportunities to make money besides new paper. If the Mi family wants to make more money, they must follow Wang Can honestly and not have any other opportunities.
thoughts.
Otherwise, the Mi family will just have new paper.
As long as Mi Zhu is not a short-sighted person, he cannot fall out with Wang Can for the sake of Xinzhi's interests.
What a powerful scheming!
Mi Zhu's heart praised Wang Can.
He didn't have any fear or fear because of Wang Can's scheming. On the contrary, Mi Zhu was even more happy because Mi Zhu was ready to follow Wang Can.
The more powerful Wang Can is, the happier Mi Zhu is.
Proving that the person he followed was right.
Mi Zhu had a bright smile on his face and said: "County Magistrate Wang, it is not my Mi family who needs money now, but Magistrate Wang. I, Mi Zhu, make the decision. The net profit from the sale of new paper will be 40-60 cents."
My Mi family accounts for 40%, and County Magistrate Wang accounts for 60%."
"really?"
Wang Can's eyebrows rose, a little surprised.
He was surprised by Mi Zhu's courage.
This Mi Zhu is worthy of being the head of the Mi family, and he is actually willing to give up another 10% of his profits.
As the saying goes, money touches people's hearts, and things involving money are the most prone to corruption. There are countless people who fall out because of money. However, Mi Zhu can take the initiative to give up money when it comes to money, which shows that Mi Zhu is extraordinary.
Mi Zhu said seriously: "Of course it is true!"
"Just follow what the head of the Mi family said."
Wang Can immediately got a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and then quickly wrote about the papermaking technology of the new paper. In fact, today's papermaking technology is quite mature, and the various manufacturing techniques and processes are very clear.
Only some of the details, as well as the selection of materials for papermaking, require special attention to the handling of the materials.
Wang Can chose bamboo paper.
Handle made of bamboo.
The bamboo charcoal fiber contained in bamboo can form high-quality paper.
After Wang Can explained the entire process of making new paper by Liu Cheng, he handed it to Mi Zhu and said seriously: "Master Mi, this is the manufacturing process of new paper. When you conduct the experiment, remember to seal off the site and do not let anyone who is not trustworthy
Very close."
"I see!"
Mi Zhu nodded solemnly, looking very serious.
He did not go to see it now, but directly copied it in his sleeve, and said sternly: "Mr. Wang, everything in Yangdu County is now on track. I wonder when Magistrate Wang plans to expand?
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Wang Can smiled and said: "After the army expands, I will expand. Within three months, I will definitely take over the Langya Kingdom. By then, I look forward to getting the support of the Mi family."
Mi Zhu said: "Let's wait and see."
After finishing speaking, Mi Zhu stood up and said: "County Magistrate Wang, I will return to Donghai to conduct experiments immediately. When the results come out, I will rush to Yangdu County immediately."
"good!"
Wang Can nodded and said: "I will send it to the head of the Mi family."
He stood up and personally saw Mi Zhu off. After Mi Zhu boarded the carriage and left, Wang Can returned to the hall to rest.
For Mi Zhu, Wang Can is bound to win.
With the support of the Mi family, Wang Can has a cornucopia and stable financial resources. Under such a premise, Wang Can can expand steadily and continuously enhance his strength.
Wang Can sat in the hall and began to think about coal and stone.
Regarding coal, he remembered that there was a large amount of coal in Hebei, Pingdingshan, Henan and other places in later generations, and even in Shanxi, many of which were open-pit coal mines that could be mined directly.
This kind of coal is smokeless and non-toxic.
This is the finest coal and stone.
The weather today has not yet entered the cold winter. But after the cold winter has truly entered, the weather will become colder. By then, countless coal and stones will be needed.
Moreover, after the promotion of anthracite coal without poisonous gas, it will immediately replace charcoal.
This is a hugely profitable deal.
Wang Can wrote down everything and wrote it all down to prevent himself from forgetting.
At this time, Wang Can was actually at leisure. It wasn't that he didn't want to do anything, but that Zhuge Gui was fully committed to handling government affairs, so there was no need for Wang Can to intervene.
In terms of the army, Taishi Ci recruited soldiers on a large scale. With heavy rewards, 3,000 soldiers were quickly recruited. With Taishi Ci personally training, there was no need for Wang Can.
Therefore, Wang Can felt at ease.
Under such circumstances, time passes day by day.
Seven days go by in a blink of an eye.
On this day, when Wang Can was practicing martial arts in the backyard of the county government office, a government official ran in quickly and reported loudly: "Sir, Taishi County Lieutenant wants to see you."
"knew!"
Wang Can nodded. He wiped off the sweat on his body, put on brand new clothes, and quickly came to the hall. When he saw Tai Shici, he smiled and said, "Ziyi, what happened?"
Taishi Ci reported: "My lord, I have just received news that a Yellow Turban Army has appeared in the northwest of Yangdu County. This army is heading towards the county seat and is killing them quickly."
Wang Can said: "How many people are there on the other side?"
Wang Can was not surprised that the Yellow Turban Thieves came to kill him, because there are Yellow Turban Thieves everywhere in Xuzhou today.
Taishi Ci reported: "Reporting to my lord, according to the news sent back by the sentry, the number of yellow scarf thieves who came to Yangdu County to kill was about six thousand. Their banner was to avenge Du Pi.
"
Wang Can smiled and said: "He turns out to be Du Pi's man."
Wang Can didn't even bother to admire Du Pi. He looked at Tai Shi Ci and said seriously: "Raise troops for a thousand days and use them for a while. This time is an opportunity to train troops and prove your strength. Brother, what are you going to do?"
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Taishi Ci said loudly: "To prove the strength of the army, there is no need to make other arrangements. We only need to attack by force. Only by attacking by force can we prove the strength." (To be continued)