Not long after Li Kuan left, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and the others came to Li Shimin's study.
"Emperor, may I know why you called us here?”
Zhangsun Wuji asked.
"Everyone, take a look at this paper."
Li Shimin distributed the papers that Li Kuan had brought to the officials.
Everyone took the paper from Li Shiming and looked down.
The paper in their hands was tough and smooth, smooth but not slippery. It was even better than the best paper they had ever used.
But there was no need to call them all over to get a few pieces of paper, right?
"This kind of paper is cheap to make and the raw materials are common.”
Looking at the confused officials, Li Shi Min smiled and said.
"This, how is this possible? Paper of a lower grade than this is extremely expensive. Even we can't waste it at will.”
Hearing Li Shiming's words, Wei Zheng exclaimed.
The others were also shocked.
"If we sell this paper, we'll be able to make a huge profit. It'll be a great thing for our Great Tang!”
"This is the blessing of all the scholars in the world!”
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"I wonder where the emperor got this improved paper-making technique?”
Du Ruhui asked excitedly.
He understood the importance of this thing all too well.
"King Chu offered it to me as a gift from his master.”
Li Shi Min replied.
"His Royal Highness King Chu's master is truly an immortal.”
"That's right. King Chu is also broad-minded. We have to thank His Highness King Chu on behalf of all the scholars in the world.”
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Li Shi Min's eyes flashed with pride as he looked at the crowd.
This was a father's pride in his son's excellence.
Everyone did not notice that Zhangsun Wuji's eyes flashed with a trace of darkness and fear.
The current King of Chu, Li Kuan, was becoming more and more outstanding.
This made Zhangsun Wuji worry.
It seemed that he had to suppress this King of Chu. Otherwise, Chengqian's position would be worrying.
Zhangsun Wuji thought darkly.
"I also obtained a method to produce books on a large scale.”
Li Shiming took a sip of tea on the table and told everyone about movable type printing.
Everyone's expression changed when they heard that.
They all understood the importance of this matter.
"The emperor is planning to sell the books to the scholars of the world at a low price?”
"This is the foundation of the aristocratic families.”
"If this is the case, the great clans will surely retaliate, which will be detrimental to the current Great Tang.”
Fang Xuanling looked at Li Shimin with a serious expression.
Now that the Great Tang was in dire straits, it was not suitable to oppose the aristocratic families.
"I think this is feasible."
Wei Zheng pondered for a moment and said slowly.
"If we sell the papers and books to the scholars of the world at a low price, they will definitely be deeply grateful to the Imperial Court.”
"If the aristocratic families try to stop us, we'll be able to escape. It would push most of the scholars in the world to the opposite side.”
Hearing Wei Zheng's words, the others fell into deep thought.
One of the main reasons why the imperial court was wary of the aristocratic families was that they could command a large number of scholars.
If the Imperial Court did anything to harm their interests…
A large number of scholars would gather to ask for orders from the imperial court or protest.
To put it bluntly, the aristocratic families controlled the fishing vessels.
However, this matter was different. This matter was a good thing for all scholars in the world.
Scholars relied on aristocratic families because they had resources that they did not have.
Now that the imperial court was selling paper and books at a low price, they saw hope.
He saw the hope of glory and wealth.
If the aristocratic families were to stop them, wouldn't that be cutting off their future?
Cutting off one's future was like killing one's parents. Those scholars would tear those aristocratic families apart.
"Moreover, I don't necessarily need the Imperial Court to sell it.”
Wei Zheng added.
Wei Zheng's words made everyone's heart skip a beat.
"You mean to let someone else who isn't from the Imperial Court do this, and we will provide some assistance behind the scenes?”
Li Shi Min frowned.
The advantage of doing this was that they could hide behind the scenes and not have to face the aristocratic families.
However, the selection of candidates was also a problem.
"Fortune Restaurant."
Zhangsun Wuji slowly spat out a name.
Hearing Zhangsun Wuji's words, everyone's eyes lit up.
Fortune Source Restaurant was now spread throughout the Great Tang, and it had also started other businesses, such as grain and glass.
It was indeed a good choice.
Li Shi Min had investigated the owner of the restaurant when it first appeared.
However, because Li Kuan was very careful, Li Shiming had yet to find out who the real owner of the restaurant was.
In the end, he could only give up.
"But this is going against the aristocratic families after all. Will the people behind the restaurant agree?”
Wei Zheng asked in confusion.
"Don't worry about that. I've investigated. The Wang family of Taiyuan once sent people to cause trouble for the restaurant, but the head of the troublemaker was placed on the bed of the Wang family's head the next day.”
"Since then, the Wang family of Taiyuan has been much quieter.”
Li Shi Min told everyone what he had found.
"Hiss!"
Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air, looking rather shocked.
The owner of this restaurant was really ruthless. However, to be able to sneak into the Wang family's residence and lay down his head, this person's ability was not small!
"It's decided then. Fuji, go and talk to Shen Wansan. We can give you a certain amount of profit and help you.”
"But we want the majority of the profits.”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
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