The results of the papermaking workshop are undoubtedly gratifying. Not only does it produce paper, it also greatly reduces the cost.
The paper at the beginning was rough and soft, so it couldn't be used as writing paper, but it was very good as toilet paper.
Later, it gradually improved, and slowly it changed from toilet paper to paper that can be written on. Moreover, this paper does not smear and is smooth and white, and is actually a thousand times better than the paper in circulation on the market.
The most important thing is that it is cheap!
Thinking of paper, Bai Jin thought of printing.
The two often appear together, and printing is particularly important. In China, where his world is located, it was launched as one of the four great inventions. Its value can be imagined, and it even revolutionized Europe. .Fate laid the foundation.
He studied day and night and obtained prescriptions from the system. His eyes, which had never had dark circles, were now purple.
When Zuo Anli came to visit him, he wanted him to take a nap no matter what. No matter how urgent the matter at hand was, it was not as important as his body. As soon as he sat there, he was bound to stare at the person and fall asleep before leaving.
Bai Jin opened his mouth. He didn't want to sleep at first, but faced Zuo Anli's sudden majesty, he still showed timidity, got into the warm bed and closed his eyes.
The strange thing is that he doesn't feel sleepy at all, but once it touches the bed, his eyelids feel as if they weigh a thousand pounds and they can't be pulled apart, so he naturally sleeps very sweetly.
As soon as he closed his eyes, he didn't care about the flood outside. How could he know that the young master beside the bed was holding his chin and looking at him with lingering eyes for a long time.
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After receiving his advice, the craftsmen gained a better understanding of the production of printing, and the research process gradually improved.
Liu Xuandu only thought that it was Bai Jin's way of reading and understanding from books before. There were too many and complicated books, and he didn't have the energy to read them one after another anyway.
Even though Bai Jin could only figure it out after reading the book thoroughly, it was still quite impressive.
No matter how you say it, their move is to cut out the blood of the wealthy family.
Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents. This hatred is absolutely irreconcilable. So after paper and printing were invented, Bai Jin gave full power to Liu Xuandu.
He has never had contact with anyone except the craftsmen, and this place is in the deep mountains and old forests. It will probably be a year before the book is fully released, and by then it will be too late for the wealthy families to react.
Unconsciously, he touched the end of summer. Bai Jin never thought that time could fly by so fast. It seemed that in the blink of an eye, he changed from thick and warm spring clothes to light summer clothes, and then changed back to warm autumn clothes. Clothes.
After finally finishing his heavy and busy work, Bai Jin would not get up unless he slept until midnight.
Chu Cheng and the others may not have seen Bai Jin for a long time, and they miss each other very much.
So everyone got together and had barbecue together in the yard next door.
"It's been a little too long for you to visit relatives this time. Is your grandparent's house that far away?" Chu Cheng couldn't help but sigh and be curious.
Bai Jin lied without changing his expression: "Yes, it's a rare meeting after all. In addition to the time spent on the road, I also want to pay filial piety to my mother."
Chu Cheng said casually, and after hearing his answer I think so.
Zuo Anli, on the other hand, looked at it frequently and took a few more glances at the little book boy who was lying without even making a draft, and he began to think about it in his heart.
The grill and charcoal have been prepared, and the meat next to them was shot by them when they went on a hunting trip.
The academy expects them to become gentlemen with all six skills, so they are trained in this direction, and riding and archery are naturally included.
"If Chu Tian was always here, he should be able to hunt a deer." Dong Zhen suddenly said this.
It’s inevitable that everyone will feel sad when they haven’t seen old friends for a long time.
Dong Zhen suddenly remembered and sighed. The main reason was that the animals they hunted were mostly rabbits and other small animals, which were far inferior to Chu Tianzhi's powerful riding and shooting.
"Then we can only eat and drink well, and drink some fruit wine to commemorate him." Bai Jin said with a smile.
After all, what Chu Tianzhi yearns for most is eating meat and drinking wine. After going to the military camp, he must not be so free.
Everyone also laughed.
"If you really miss him, we can write a letter to him. If he sees it, he will definitely reply." Sekihara, who was silent at the side, suddenly reminded him.
Dong Zhen shook his head: "After he went to the military camp, he didn't have to write anymore. Maybe he was secretly happy. Now when we write letters, he has to write again to reply. He may blame us." "
Then why don't you write to him? Believe it?" Bai Jin said.
Dong Zhen smiled slyly: "Of course I have to write about it. How can I not be involved in the things that make Chu Tianzhi painful?"
The air was full of joy, and Chu Tianzhi, who was training far away in the frontier, sneezed suddenly and said Shangguan patted his shoulder vigorously: "You kid, don't catch the cold. No matter how hard you train, you have to pay attention to your health."
Chu Tian tugged at the corner of his mouth and said sadly: "Yes."
Zuo Anli Carefully handle the meat skewers in your hand, sprinkle with sesame seeds and dogwood that Bai Jin likes to eat, then brush with some hot oil, honey and the sauce you prepared before, put it on the grill and grill it carefully.
While they were chatting passionately, a strong and compelling aroma penetrated into the nostrils of several people, teasing their taste buds with an unstoppable momentum.
The vision of several people was even more occupied by the golden barbecue. Listening to the sizzling sound in their ears, they swallowed in unison.
They looked at each other and knew that Zuo Anli's barbecue must not be for themselves, so they all jumped on it and started to have enough food and clothing.
Bai Jin also participated in it. When he wanted to reach for a skewer and grill it himself, the grilled, crispy and extremely tempting meat skewers were stuffed into his hands.
There was also the clear and clean voice of the young man in my ears: "Little greedy cat, eat it."
It was too foul.
The red tide covered Bai Jin's neck and cheeks. He lowered his head, not daring to let the other party notice his predicament, and said shyly: "Okay." As soon
as the words came out of his mouth, Bai Jin was so soft that he could drip water. I was frightened by the voice, and wished I could give myself two punches to stop being so embarrassed!
It's a pity that the matter has come to this, and there is no use regretting it anymore.
Bai Jin could only eat meat to reduce his presence. Unexpectedly, Zuo Anli was in a similar situation, but he was happy and shy.
In the eyes of others, they were almost in awe of this couple who were more than just friends but still lovers. The atmosphere was so harmonious that they were not allowed to get in. They seemed to feel like they were the big shining oil lamps.
Amid chatting and laughing, a barbecue feast came to an end.
Autumn turns to winter, and the academy also has a holiday. A dozen days are enough for some students to return to their hometowns to visit relatives and friends.
Bai Jin and others have not returned home for nearly half a year. When they arrived at the gate of Guangxing County, where there were so many tourists, they still felt a little shy about being close to home.
Magistrate Zuo and the others received the letter a few days ago - businessmen traveling from Liucheng to Guangxing County brought it to them by the way.
He asked his servants not to forget to tell Bai Jin's mother, so the elders had been waiting at the city gate early, and now they were craning their necks to see when they would arrive.
The tired birds return to their nests, and the whales fall back into the sea.
The moment the wanderer who leaves home sees his relatives, he is no longer afraid of any amount of hesitation and uneasiness.
Dong Zhen and the others threw themselves into the arms of their family members like children. The county captain's wife, who had not seen her child for a long time, even pulled her youngest son to watch him from beginning to end, for fear that the child would be missing arms or legs.
Bai Jin and Zuo Anli returned to their respective homes slowly and leisurely, subconsciously looking at each other before leaving, and then reluctantly parted.
When Magistrate Zuo and Mrs. Zuo saw this scene, their eyes flashed slightly. The couple had a clear understanding of each other and discovered clues at the same time.
The fact that Bai Jin is his brother has already been written in the previous letter, so the Zuo family naturally knows it. In the past, I didn't think there was anything between the two children, but now I took a magnifying glass and took a look, and found that there were flaws everywhere.
They don't even cover it up!
Mrs. Zhang focused all her attention on Bai Jin. She was not as sharp as the Zuo family and his wife, who could tell something was wrong at a glance.
She hugged Bai Jin, feeling excited.
After Brother Bai Jin's identity was restored, she went to the county government office to change his true gender. Fortunately, County Magistrate Zuo and his family were kind people and never made things difficult for her.
"It's good to come back. Let's go back first." The aunt came over and advised.
It was really unseemly for them to stand here and cry, so the several families bowed and said goodbye to each other.
Before leaving, Bai Jin and Zuo Anli glanced at each other, and all of this was seen by the Zuo family's piercing eyes.
After returning home, it was time for the two families to question each other's children.
The three halls of the Zuo family held a joint trial. The Zuo family and his wife sat on each side of the high hall. Zuo Erlang found a seat by the way and looked at his brother decently.
Zuo Anli was standing in the middle, fully aware of their upcoming questions. Even though he knew what they were going to ask, he would still be shy, and his cheeks had started to turn slightly red.
Zuo and his wife had always taken Zuo Anli with them to raise him. Their eldest son had been calm and calm since he was a child, and he never panicked when big things happened. He had never shown such a childlike attitude.
The two looked at each other and felt something was wrong.
Mrs. Zuo got straight to the point and said, "Do you like Bai Jin?"
Zuo Anli was surprised by his mother's frankness, and then answered without hesitation: "Yes, my son does like him."
Zuo Erlang seemed to have been shocked. , I couldn't help but sit up straight, and I was much more serious than when I was studying. I listened with my ears straight and refused to miss any details.
One of the Zuo couple is a good person and the other a bad person.
Magistrate Zuo asked with a serious face: "You are only thirteen years old. You may be able to distinguish the boundaries of your preferences, but have you really thought about it clearly?"
Zuo Anli looked directly into his father's eyes, without even a trace of fear or panic. Answered word for word: "My son knows it!"
"My son's friendship with Bai Jin can be proven by heaven and earth, and can be learned from the sun and the moon. I will never impulsively reveal everything now. My son can wait until the time is ripe before confessing. Father, mother, please be kind to me." I refuse any request from my in-laws, I only have him in my heart."
He likes her openly, even if others say he is young and just a whim. Who said that the things you like now are endless, why is it so difficult to say it outright?
"You should focus on your studies now. If you don't get admitted to the Imperial College, don't blame me for being ruthless and being that evil person who beats up mandarin ducks!" Magistrate Zuo snorted coldly and replied dissatisfied.
Zuo Anli's eyebrows were filled with joy, and he bowed and said, "Thank you, father! I will not let you down!"
Zuo Erlang could hear the joy in his brother Leng Qing's tone, which showed how excited he was.
He shook his head with his hands behind his back, feeling that love was like a magic medicine that could change other people's temperament casually. He would not fall in love with others like his brother in the future, that would be too strange.
The author has something to say:
No matter how touching the novel is, I have long forgotten the person I liked when I was a student (when I think of my young crush in elementary school, I can’t even recall it at all)