At this moment, the others also reacted.
The paper that was dipped in ink was bound into a book.
The Paper Making Technique made it easier for everyone to write.
The movable type printing technique could produce tens of thousands of books in a very short period of time for everyone to read and write.
These two technologies were really developed in tandem.
Not only did it free the hands of all literati, but it also freed them from the need to copy books day after day.
It had also liberated Great Qin's mindset, allowing the poor commoners to have a chance to read and write.
To be able to have the idea of these two technologies and research and produce them.
Ying Chu had once again made everyone look at him in a different light.
At this moment, the Mohist scholars had to admit that they were inferior to this young child in front of them.
They couldn't think of a paper making technique.
They couldn't reach that level with the improved wine brewing technique.
Even the so-called movable type printing technique, they did not understand it at all from the beginning.
Now that they thought about it, even if they had spent their entire lives studying academics and mechanisms, they could not be compared to Young Master Chu.
Seeing that they would feel inferior if this continued, Ying Chu hurriedly said,"Everyone, I'll need your help with my movable type hard brush book!”
He felt that it was enough to just say something.
No matter what, everyone would have to meet often in the future.
He had dealt enough of a blow this time. How could they work together in the future?
The most important thing in scientific research was thinking.
Once the Mo Family became puppets who only knew how to obey orders, he would be the one who would die of exhaustion in the end.
Moreover, he was very clear about his capabilities.
The wooden mandarin duck that Mo Zi and Gongshu Ban had researched and created hundreds of years ago was probably something that these people could do as well.
Moreover, it would only be more precise.
One had to know that it was the ancestor of the future plane.
With his current ability, he might not even be able to successfully make a propeller for an airplane, let alone a wooden mandarin duck.
"Young Master, what do you mean? Didn't you already develop movable type printing?”
However, Ge Zhao had already started using honorifics when they had just met.
"I just have a system idea. As for how to make it, I still need your help.”
Looking at the child who was not even half as tall as him, Gongshu Jie and the others fell silent.
If Ying Chu wasn't the Emperor's child, they would have wanted to pull him closer to the Mo Family.
After all, with this child's talent, he would definitely become a great person when he grew up.
However, as the emperor's child, he was still the most favored one.
This made the already declining elders of the Mo family somewhat fearful.
Research and development was a serious, dangerous task that required extreme concentration.
If they agreed to Ying Chu's request, it meant that they would have to meet him often in the future, or even work together.
In this way, if he accidentally got into an accident one day and was injured.
If Shi Huang blamed them, the Mo Family would have no chance of turning the tables.
However…
That printing technique sounded really interesting and practical.
If they didn't drag Ying Chu along, they wouldn't even have someone to plead for mercy if they were to be angered by Shi Huang. They would still die.
Moreover, if they didn't do it, their hearts would itch.
It wasn't easy for them to come across something good. Although it wasn't difficult for them, they still wanted to develop it.
The Mo Family members did not know how to answer the sudden difficult question.
"This matter is not urgent. Everyone can go back and discuss it.”
"In that case, thank you, Young Master.”
Seeing Ying Chu relent, the few of them heaved a sigh of relief.
For some reason, when everyone first saw him, they treated him more like a child or a junior.
However, after seeing the paper making technique, wine making technique, and the movable type printing technique that he mentioned, when everyone looked at Ying Chu again, their status and mentality naturally changed.
Just from the fact that Ying Chu's research was basically good for the country and the people, they were quite impressed by his attitude.
Moreover, although most of the things that this child had researched did not seem difficult, as long as it was a term that they had never heard of, there must be a unique explanation and origin.
This was enough for them to pay attention to it.
Thus, if Ying Chu had another identity, they wouldn't have any objections.
But now…
For the future of the Mo Family, they would definitely hesitate.
……
"What do you all think of the matter that Young Master Chu mentioned today?”Gongshu Jie sat at the head of the table and frowned slightly.
The Taoist priest with a long beard was the first to speak.""In my opinion, it's better to observe first.”
"Although Young Master Chu is still young, his knowledge, courage, and strategy are quite deep. Didn't we fall into his trap today?”
"Indeed."
" Yes." Gui Qu nodded and said," He first showed us the art of making paper and wine, and even explained the art of printing in such detail. He wanted to arouse our curiosity so that we could agree to his request.”
"You're wrong. I think we can agree.”
Ge Zhao supported Ying Chu's suggestion.
"This child has the hearts of the people, the world, and great ambitions. His actions today are not only to make us agree to his request, but also to make us not treat him as a child.”
"Didn't you notice that our attitude towards him changed in an instant after we left his winery?”
"If it wasn't for that, we wouldn't have hesitated when he made his request, and we wouldn't have come back to discuss this matter.”
"Yes, that's true. When he can give me an answer tomorrow, I'm really relieved.”
"Indeed, me too."
Looking at the three people below, Gongshu Jie's frown deepened.
Because the four of them actually admired Ying Chu.
However, this way, the Mo Family would basically be stuck in a quagmire.
"This child is a little mischievous and is a person with great wealth. If we agree to this matter, what will happen to the Mo family in the future?”
"If we do well with Young Master Chu, we will naturally be happy. But if we don't, if we anger His Majesty that day, our Mo Family's inheritance will be cut off.”
"But if we don't agree, the First Emperor might not let us go.”
Ge Zhao had already thought of this.
It was because of all these reasons, plus his good impression and respect for Ying Chu, that he decided to stay.
Ying Chu was the Emperor's most favored child. It was likely that he held some weight in his heart.
If they followed Ying Chu well, then the Mo Family's power would naturally rise along with it.
However, if they rejected Ying Chu, Qin Shi Huang would not let them off with his personality.
In fact, from the moment the Emperor gave the order, their outcome had already been decided.
It was Ying Chu who had brought them to visit the two workshops and told them about his next step in the plan so that they would be more willing to stay.
From this point of view, Ying Chu was not only the only choice but also the wisest choice.
After Ge Zhao told them his thoughts, the others stopped talking.
She had to admit that what he said made sense.
Even if Ying Chu didn't have the ability to convince them, they probably wouldn't be able to reject the Emperor's orders.
Moreover, they were working in the Shao Mansion. What else could they do other than agree?
If Ying Chu heard Ge Zhao's thoughts, he would probably be overjoyed.
After all, with his explanation, the people who were already hesitating would probably choose him more.
This way, he could develop advanced technology in Great Qin, which was lagging behind in everything.
Of course, with Shi Huang around, the Mo Family had no choice but to help him.
Finally, after thinking for a long time, they made up their minds and went to prepare the things they needed tomorrow.
Since they had already made up their minds, tomorrow's banquet would be the best time for them to show off.
……
The next day.
When Shi Huang gave the order that he and Gongzi Chu would invite the four elders of the Mo family to a banquet, the news spread like the wind through the streets and alleys of Xianyang City.
"What happened? Why would His Majesty suddenly go to such great lengths to find the Mo family?”
"I don't know. Didn't they disappear a long time ago?”
"Sigh, who is the Mo family? Could it be that there was something special about them?”
"You don't even know about the Mo family? Let me tell you, back then, the Mo Family was also one of the best…However, they slowly declined and had basically faded out of everyone's sight.”
"This is strange. How could such a group of people be worth Your Majesty mobilizing so many people?”
"Hey, do you think this matter has something to do with Young Master Chu?”
After saying that, the noisy teahouse instantly quieted down.
"No, I was just saying-"
The person who spoke just now was a little scared by the surrounding people, but in the next second, he was so scared that he almost jumped up.
"That's right, why didn't I think of that? Do you still remember the incident some time ago when many famous scholars came out of the Imperial Family's side courtyard drenched?”
"Yeah, wasn't that for Young Master Chu to choose a master? I heard that His Majesty agreed to let him choose his master personally!”
"Tsk, you are a high official in the court, and you heard that His Majesty agreed. How could there be a matter of letting a disciple choose a master?”
"Aiya, that's not the main point. The main point is that Young Master Chu's master hasn't been found yet, and the Mo Family suddenly appeared at this critical moment.”
"This is hard to say. In the past, when His Majesty attended the banquet, he would only inform the guests. How could he make such a big fuss today and even specially call out Young Master Chu's name? There must be something going on.”
"Then according to what you said, His Majesty is preparing to find someone from the Mo family to be Young Master Chu's teacher?”
"It can't be, right? The Mo Family was not famous anymore. Didn't His Majesty dote on Young Master Chu? Why would he make such a decision?"
“……”
As more and more people joined in the discussion, many of them felt uneasy.
This was especially true for the civil officials and the Confucian scholars.
One of them was worried that the arrival of the Mohists would disrupt the situation in the imperial court, and the other was worried that the First Emperor would put the Mohists in an important position.
After all, since a few hundred years ago, the Mohist school and the Confucianists had gone against each other in many aspects.
If the First Emperor really took a fancy to the Mohist school of thought and was prepared to support it, it would be even more difficult for the Confucians to survive.
Due to various reasons, even the Legalism School, which was supported by the First Emperor, was slightly anxious.
Li Si, who they could bring out the most, was already dead. There was no one else suitable to be Young Master Chu's master.
If the Mo family were to be allowed to take the throne, the Emperor would probably put them in an important position because of some similar ideals.
In this way, his Legalism's supreme status would be very likely to be lost.
In fact, when Qin Shi Huang had ordered the elders of the Mo family to meet him in the royal study, many people had begun to make all kinds of guesses.
However, the Mohist school had indeed faded out of the political arena at that time. In addition, their school of thought was not liked by the First Emperor, so no one said anything about it.
However, it was different now.
Not only had the Emperor's attitude towards the Mo Family been made clear, but he had also brought along Young Master Chu.
If they did not think too much, they would probably die without knowing how.
Their various speculations intensified as the banquet approached.
Night gradually enveloped the area.
The commoners who had been busy for the whole day rushed home in a hurry.
Only the civil officials and scholars were waiting for the final result in fear.
They all wanted to see the Emperor's decision at this banquet.
If Qin Shi Huang really decided to use the thoughts of the Mohist School, they would all be doomed!
……
"I'm Gongshu Jie, Ge Zhao, Gui Qu…Greetings, Your Majesty, and Young Master Chu!”
"Yes, men! Please take your seats!"
"Yes!"
The hearts of all the civil officials in the court tightened as the first sentence of the Emperor fell.
Because of Qin Shi Huang and Ying Chu's attitude, as well as the decision that the Mo Family had made, this banquet was truly a feast for both the host and the guest.
Of course, excluding those accompanying ministers.
"Your Majesty, we would like to give you and Young Master Chu something interesting today. I wonder if the two of you are interested?”
After three rounds of wine and five flavors, Gongshu Jie knew that it was time to show off his Mo family's mechanism techniques.
"Oh, then I'll have to trouble everyone."
Qin Shi Huang and Ying Chu looked at each other and saw some anticipation in each other's eyes.
"Yes!"
After saying that, Gongshu Jie took out a Luban box from the servant behind him.
It was a box with a mechanism invented by his ancestor, the craftsman Lu Ban. It was used to store important items. Opening the box required special skills. Without understanding the mechanism, it was difficult to open it.
Opening the box was a small matter for Gongshu Jie, so he naturally didn't need to waste too much time.
Even though this Luban box had been modified.
Soon, he reached his finger into an open box and pushed it up. The contents were exposed to the air.
"This is…a wooden mandarin duck?"
Because they were standing high up, Ying Chu and Shi Huang could see what was inside the box the moment it was opened.
It was a very small bird woven from bamboo. It looked very lively.
"Your Majesty, Young Master Chu, this item is a wooden mandarin duck. According to the modification, the wooden mandarin duck that could only fly for three days and three nights can now freely control the time of flight.”
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