Because of Widow Ba's help, the people did not fall into chaos because of the lack of food.
Apart from that, Widow Ba followed Ying Yun's instructions and wrote some words on some paper. Then, she took it to the market to promote it. Just as Ying Yun said, it immediately caused many people to fight for it.
In the Qin Dynasty, whether it was the people or the imperial court, the things used to record words were either cloth or bamboo slips.
However, the appearance of the paper completely broke this situation.
Soon, the paper spread throughout Xianyang City.
After Li Si obtained the paper, he immediately went into the palace to meet Ying Zheng.
"Your Majesty, look at this paper. Not only is it soft, but the writing is also clearer than bamboo slips. Of course, the most important thing is that it's cheap and convenient to carry.”
Ying Zheng looked at the paper in his hand repeatedly.
It was filled with words, and every word was very clear.
"Not bad. I didn't expect Widow Ba to be able to create this thing. It's really not simple.”
" Your Majesty," Li Si said," Widow Ba wasn't the one who made this. It was Young Master Yingyun."”
"What? Yun 'er did it?" Ying Zheng was shocked.
" That's right," Li Si said." I heard that Widow Ba's paper-making skills were given to her by Young Master."”
Li Si sighed and said,""Giving this technology to Widow Ba Qing is truly a pity. If we were to give it to the Imperial Court, the Imperial Court would not be short of money.”
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng revealed a contemplative look as he looked at the paper in his hand and said,""Since Yun 'er chose to give it to Widow Ba, he naturally has his reasons.”
"By the way, did the people riot because of the lack of food?”
Ying Zheng looked at Li Si and asked.
" Widow Ba has temporarily stabilized the situation after following Young Master's plan," Li Si said." However, I don't think it will last long."”
" As long as it's stable," Ying Zheng said," I believe Yun 'er will have a way to solve this food crisis.”
Just as the two of them were talking, Feng Quji walked in from outside with a happy expression.
"Your Majesty, good news."
" What good news?" asked Ying Zheng.”
" Young Master successfully led the flood near Pei County," Feng Quji said." Then, he made a tool that can easily transport water from low places to high places."”
"What kind of tool is so powerful?"
Ying Zheng hurriedly asked.
"I knew Your Majesty wanted to see it, so I brought one for Your Majesty to see," Feng Quji said with a smile.”
As he spoke, Feng Quji waved his hand outside.
Soon, two soldiers carried an iron frame in.
In the middle of the support, there was a huge iron hook. At the top of the iron hook, there was a wheel hanging.
Ying Zheng stepped forward to examine him, then asked with a puzzled look,""What is this?"
Feng Quji cupped his hands and said," Your Majesty, Young Master said that this is called a roller. It can lift things weighing thousands of pounds or even tens of thousands of pounds."”
"Hmph, this is nonsense. This thing is so simple, but it can lift something that weighs more than ten thousand pounds?”
Li Si took a look and asked doubtfully.
"I didn't believe it when Young Master told me, but after seeing his demonstration, I believed him."”
"Is that so? Then hurry up and demonstrate it to me."
In Ying Zheng's eyes, the structure of this thing before him was simple. He would never believe that it could lift something that weighed more than a thousand jin, or even more than ten thousand jin.
Feng Quji did not hesitate and shouted outside,""Men, bring in the two stone lions outside.”
Soon, a few soldiers moved the two stone lions outside the hall in.
Then, under Feng Quji's instructions, he used the iron chains on the rollers to tie the two stone lions tightly.
After the tying was done, Feng Quji looked at Ying Zheng and said,""Your Majesty, look carefully. These two stone lions are at least a few thousand jin.”
As he spoke, he grabbed the chain and pulled it hard.
Crash!
Following the sound of the chains sliding, the two stone lions that were tied up slowly left the ground.
"How is this possible?"
Ying Zheng's eyes widened instantly. Even Li Si, who had been looking at him with disdain earlier, was now surprised.
He knew very well what kind of person Feng Quji was.
Just like him, he was powerless. Now, he could actually lift a stone lion that weighed thousands of pounds. He simply could not believe it.
After dropping the two stone lions several feet off the ground, Feng Quji looked at Ying Zheng and said,""How is it, Your Majesty? Do you believe me now?”
" Yun 'er is using this to transport the water from the lower places to the higher places?" Ying Zheng asked in surprise.”
"That's right, but there are also a lot of blocks used in the middle. It's just that I haven't figured out the principle, so I don't dare to show off in front of His Majesty.”
" What a genius," Li Si said." I didn't expect you to be so smart to be able to invent something like this."”
" Maybe it was the white-bearded old man he mentioned who taught him," Ying Zheng said." But no matter what the reason is, to be able to make such a thing, it must be something extraordinary."”
Feng Quji said," That's right. With this thing, we can move things from lower places to higher places. I heard from Young Master that using this thing to build the Great Wall will be twice the result with half the effort."”
" That's right." Li Si was stunned." Since this thing can lift such a heavy stone lion, it must be very fast if it's used to lift rocks."”
Ying Zheng nodded slightly, feeling that it made sense.
He immediately said," That's right. I'll send someone to ask Yun 'er for the blueprints now. Then, I'll build them in large quantities and strive to finish the Great Wall as soon as possible."”
While the three of them were talking, they didn't know that Ying Yun had already returned to Xianyang.
After returning to Xianyang, Ying Yun went straight to Ganquan Palace.
As soon as he entered Ganquan Palace, he was stopped by Widow Ba.
Widow Ba was wearing a purple dress today. Her hair, which was usually tied up on her head, was now draped over her shoulders.
Although there was only a hairpin on her head, it did not affect her beauty. Instead, it made her look more feminine.
"Why are you here?"
Seeing Widow Ba Qing, Ying Yun was slightly shocked.
"What do you think?" Widow Ba frowned.”
Ying Yun was startled. Then, he smiled and said," I understand. You missed me, so you came to see me."”
Bah!
Widow Ba spat and pretended to be angry."You're so thick-skinned. I can already be your sister, but you actually dare to tease me. I came to look for you for serious business.”
When Ying Yun heard this, his expression instantly became serious. He asked,"What is it?"
"You didn't really forget, did you?”
Ying Yun was startled. He immediately understood what Widow Ba Qing was talking about.
He promised to help the other party get back the money that Huhai had borrowed.
However, it had been more than half a month now, and Huhai still hadn't made any moves.
"If you didn't mention it, I would have really forgotten. Don't worry, I'll help you get the money back in a while.”
Widow Ba sighed and pretended to be pitiful."I wasn't in a hurry to get it, but I spent a lot of money to buy food and needed some cash flow.”
"Alright, stop pretending to be poor. Do you think I don't know your family background?" Ying Yun said.”
"Why don't you tell me how much the paper I gave you was sold for?”
Widow Ba was stunned. She had never thought that her scheme would be so easily seen through by Ying Yun.
"I didn't sell much, just a few hundred thousand."”
Ying Yun frowned and said,"Wanguan, is this true?”
"You have to know that I know your every move in Xianyang City like the back of my hand.”
Widow Ba stared at Ying Yun. After seeing Ying Yun's gloomy expression, she said,"Alright, I'll tell you the truth. I sold it for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and many wealthy merchants from other places placed many orders.”
"Then when will you give me the money you earned?”
Ying Yun didn't beat around the bush and directly asked.
Widow Ba glanced at Ying Yun and said,"I helped you buy food to help the people, and I spent a lot of money. When I get back the cost of buying food, I'll split it with you. Otherwise, I won't even have the cash flow.”
Ying Yun thought that he didn't need money recently, so he said,"Alright then."
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first.”
Widow Ba turned around and left after she finished speaking.
Originally, she thought that she could fool Ying Yun with a few words. Who knew that Ying Yun was even more cunning than her.
After Widow Ba left, Ying Yun walked into the room. He then carried a wine jar and walked towards Wangyi Palace.
It had been almost half a month, but Huhai still hadn't returned the money. He didn't take his words seriously at all. It was time to teach the other party a lesson.
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