The equipment that Li Yin had purchased was relatively close to the technological level of the early years of the Republic of China. For the people of the Tang Dynasty, it was not too difficult to adapt to these equipment. They were all handmade and did not have a lot of buttons and data.
Out of the three workshops, Li Yin was most worried about the paper workshop. He did not have to worry about the winery. There were ready-made retorts. With the old background of the prince's residence, it was easy to bring out a group of people. The printing factory was basically empty before the paper was produced. Moreover, even if the paper was produced, these slaves were not qualified for the printing work. Li Yin had asked, and none of these 500 slaves could read.
The paper-making equipment that Li bought was mainly large-scale cooking pots, sifters, paper-making tanks, barrels, wood grinders, and other equipment. These equipment were all manually operated. The process of making paper was actually similar, but the equipment was a little ahead of the Tang Dynasty. Among them, Li specially bought a large amount of lime and white soda. These things were very cheap. Li bought a lot at once and placed them in the warehouse. It was enough for the paper mill to use for a year and a half.
As for how to teach these slaves how to make paper, Li Yin specially asked Lu Boyan to transfer a group of paper craftsmen from the Ministry of Works and let them teach them some basic things, such as beating, making paper, and so on. Now, at least they could make paper from the Tang Dynasty. As for making newspaper paper for newspapers, Li Yin would teach them the raw materials and methods after they were familiar with making paper.
Making paper was not something that could be done overnight. He could only take it slowly. Now, Li Yin was depressed about another thing-riding a horse.
As a prince, if he didn't know how to ride a horse, he would definitely be laughed at by others. However, Li Yin really didn't know how to ride a horse.
Horse-riding had become a fashion in the Tang Dynasty. Even some women were used to riding horses on the streets. Every time they sat in the carriage, Li Yin was envious when he saw others galloping on horses. This time, he was determined to learn this skill.
When Li said he wanted to ride a horse, Jin Daqian immediately asked the servants to bring out a group of red horses from Ma Pengzhong. Li Yin had some impression of this horse. This horse was called Red Boy. It was a Dawan horse from the Western Regions, which was also a famous Ferghana Horse in history.| After the war, the Tang Dynasty seized a large number of war horses, including many Ferghana horses. General Li Jing personally escorted hundreds of Dawan horses to Chang 'an and gave them to Li Shimin. Li Shimin was happy but did not forget his sons. He gave each of his older sons a horse.
If he didn't know how to ride a horse, he naturally had to find someone to teach him. Li Yin had no choice but to find Cheng Huailiang, this silly fellow, to be his teacher. He made this guy look like he had seen a ghost. After all, Li Yin was a good hunter in the past and his equestrian skills were also first-class. As for Cheng Huailiang's doubts, Li Yin's explanation was very simple. He had suffered a head injury and had forgotten about this.
"Your Highness, please get on the horse!" After Cheng Huailiang was happy for a long time, he still obediently became Li Yin's teacher.
Climbing onto the horse, Cheng Huailiang pulled the reins and led the horse around the yard a few times, saying that he wanted to get some feeling first. As he walked, he told Li Yin the key points of riding, such as not doing strenuous exercise on the horse, which would startle the horse. He must tighten the reins and check the belly band every once in a while to prevent it from loosening. The rest was almost the same as driving. Concentrate and avoid potholes in time.
After finding the feeling for a while, Cheng Huailiang jumped onto the horse and began to teach him step by step. This surprised Li Yin. Cheng Huailiang was rough on the outside but thin on the inside, just like his father.
After learning the basic method, the rest could only be done by himself. Riding on the horse, Li shook the reins and urged the horse to move forward, turn, stop, and jump.
Riding a horse was every man's dream. After getting used to it, Li Yin became addicted to it. He would start riding every day after he got up. At first, he would practice in the courtyard of the Prince's mansion, and slowly, he would practice on the streets. A few days later, Li Yin could ride a horse and gallop outside Chang 'an City.
"I won't have to take a carriage anymore!”The howling wind blew past his ears, and the trees on both sides flew backward.”Li Yin shouted loudly, expressing the pride in his heart. This was an era where riding a horse, bending a bow, and shooting a big eagle was the sport that a man should have.
After riding a horse outside the West City for a while, Li Yin entered from the Chunming Gate of Chang 'an City and went straight to the horse market in the West City. In the Zhenguan period, in order to deal with the Turks, the horse policy of the Tang Dynasty rose. Many nobles took pleasure in raising horses. There was also a stable in Li Yin's residence. However, Li Shimin had always controlled the monthly salary of the Liang residence, and the residence did not have much money to collect famous horses. Just as car lovers liked to collect famous cars, horse lovers naturally had the hobby of collecting famous horses. Li Yin was in a good mood. He also wanted to go to the horse market to buy a few strong horses. Firstly, he wanted to enrich the stable of the prince's residence. Secondly, he wanted to give each of the servants and guards of the prince's residence a batch of strong horses. At that time, it would be more impressive when he went out. Just as he was thinking about it, Li Yin arrived at the horse market.
"A sturdy Hequ horse that can travel thousands of miles in a day. Ten strings of copper coins for a horse.”
"A Persian horse from the Western Regions. It has excellent endurance and a gentle personality…"
" Large quantities of horses for sale…"
“……”
Li Yin led Red Boy into the horse market. There were cries of peddlers everywhere. The horse seller stood in front of his horse and constantly stretched out his hands to attract customers. In the past few days, not only did he learn how to ride a horse, but he also learned how to recognize horses. His gaze constantly swept across the horse's fur color, face, posture, and ears.
"This young master is holding a group of Ferghana Horses. You must be someone who knows horses.”As Li Yin was walking, a horse dealer came up from behind and said in a clear voice.
Li turned around and saw a horse dealer dressed like a barbarian. He had a rough face and dark skin." Oh, what good horses do you have?”
"Without a good horse, how could I dare to stop you?" the Hu peddler said.”
"Please lead the way!"”
Following the Hu peddler to a remote corner of the horse market, Li saw dozens of fat and strong grassland horses. These horses had shiny fur, small ears and big noses, straight chests, stable hooves, and strong muscles. They were indeed rare good horses.
Li Yin liked these horses at first glance. Now that the business of the prince's residence was increasing, the servants and guards often ran back and forth. With horses, the efficiency would naturally be much higher.
"How much are these horses?"
"Fifteen strings!"
"So expensive!" Li Yin was speechless." Just now, the river horse was only ten strings per horse!”
"Hehe, I thought that Young Master was an expert, but I didn't expect that my eyes were blind. How can those domesticated horses that are fed with fodder compare to my grassland horses that grew up on the grasslands!”Hu Shang said unhappily.
Li Yin thought for a moment and agreed. In this lap, only his horse was of the best quality. He said,"I want all of your horses!"
"Wait!" As soon as Li Yin finished speaking, a young master came over with a manservant." I'll pay 16 strings per horse. Sell these horses to me!"”
Li Yin frowned and said unhappily," This little brother, there's a first come, first served rule for everything. I've already made a deal with this merchant. Aren't you being a little unkind?!"”
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