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He watched as the bamboo slips were moved into Zhangtai Palace.
Not only was it time-consuming and laborious.
Moreover, it was extremely inconvenient to transport them from various counties.
In the end, it ended up in the hands of the First Emperor.
The reply was even more difficult.
Many times.
It was easy to get confused.
This was because the bamboo slips were thick and heavy, and there were very few words that could be written on them.
It was not convenient to use at all.
"Grandfather, this bamboo scroll is so inconvenient. Why did you choose something lighter to replace it?" Zhao Qi asked.”
"What are you thinking about, my dear grandson?" Emperor Shi smiled. You have to know that we used animal bones and shells to record before. This bamboo slip is already very convenient. I have also tried to write on cloth strips. Not only is it expensive, but it is also very inconvenient to use, so I abandoned it!”
"Then can't we get some carriers that are cheap and convenient to write on?" Zhao Qi asked.”
The First Emperor was slightly surprised.
All these years.
He had some understanding of Zhao Qi.
Although Zhao Qi spoke.
Sometimes, it sounded like a fantasy.
However, it was always unexpected.
However…
The First Emperor frowned and thought. He couldn't think of anything that could replace the bamboo slips.
Actually…
It wasn't that no one was looking for it.
In fact…
Many people in the Hundred Schools of Philosophy had tried to use other things to write instead of bamboo slips.
But in the end, they were not as useful as the bamboo slips.
Although the bamboo slips were heavy.
It could be rolled up.
It was easy to keep and read!
Although the First Emperor felt that Zhao Qi's words were unlikely.
However…
The First Emperor wouldn't directly reject it.
He looked at Zhao Qi and smiled." My good grandson, you're talented and intelligent. You can think about it carefully. If you can find a replacement for the bamboo slips, I'll reward you well!"”
"Yes, Grandfather, I don't want any rewards!" Zhao Qi smiled happily.”
"What does my good grandson want?" asked the First Emperor.”
" I just want Grandfather to not be so tired when he's approving the petition," Zhao Qi said." If we can think of a better carrier, it can reduce Grandfather's daily workload!"”
The First Emperor heard this.
He couldn't help but feel warmth in his heart.
Such words.
It seemed like he had said it more than once!
So…
The young Zhao Qi saw all his hard work.
And he always remembered!
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The First Emperor patted Zhao Qi's head and smiled.""Truly Zhen's considerate grandson. Alright, Zhen can't accompany you anymore. I have to go and approve the memorial. You can play in the palace for a while. After Grandfather finishes approving the memorial, I'll come back to accompany you!”
Zhao Qi got down from the First Emperor's body and said with a smile,""Yes, Grandfather, I will be good!"
The First Emperor smiled as he walked into Zhangtai Palace.
He began to get busy after recovering from his illness.
After all, he had been delayed for a few days.
There were countless administrative matters that had accumulated.
The First Emperor would probably have to stay up all night again.
Zhao Qi didn't disturb the First Emperor.
He wanted to solve the root of the First Emperor's complicated reply.
That was to create paper!
There was no paper in the Qin Dynasty.
The invention of paper.
It was invented by Cai Lun. In fact, there had been people studying the method in ancient times.
For example.
Cai Lun's paper making was inspired by the predecessors who used waste silk cotton to make paper.
That was why he used tree bark, hemp, rags, and waste fish nets as raw materials to successfully create a light and economical paper!
However…
After the development of the times.
The method of making paper was also constantly improving.
However, Zhao Qi only needed to use the simplest method to make paper.
He was confident about this!
He did as he thought.
Zhao Qi was only four years old.
Of course, he had no way to get those raw materials himself.
However…
He was the Little Lord.
Once he gave the order, countless eunuchs would rush to help him.
No one dared to disobey.
The first step was to cut the bamboo and float the pond!
Zhao Qi didn't need to make a large amount of paper. He only needed to make a rough design.
He guided the First Emperor to understand paper.
That was enough.
Therefore, he only asked the eunuchs to cut down some bamboo.
He rinsed the bamboos in water.
Until it softened.
Then, he mixed the bamboo with lime water and placed it in a barrel to boil for eight days and nights.
After being boiled in an acidic solution.
The impurities in the bamboo, such as sawdust, gum, and resin, would be removed.
After that.
Zhao Qi took the ingredients that had already been cooked.
All of them were poured into a small stone mortar.
Mash it hard.
He was afraid that the eunuchs would not understand the water ratio.
Therefore…
Zhao Qi did it himself.
Fortunately, there was not much.
Every day, he would be in front of Zhangtai Palace, smashing the bamboo in the stone mortar.
The officials would pass by every day.
He saw Zhao Qi.
They were all very curious about what Zhao Qi was doing.
At first, she thought that Zhao Qi was being mysterious.
After some time.
He was used to it!
The days passed.
During this period of time.
Because the First Emperor was busy with government affairs, Zhao Qi rarely interacted with him.
Something big seemed to have happened.
Therefore…
The First Emperor had been quite troubled during this period of time.
It was said that it was related to the Xiongnu at the border.
This was a national affair.
Zhao Qi was not in the mood to listen. There were so many ministers around anyway!
Great Qin would not perish yet!
What Zhao Qi did every day.
It was to smash the boiled bamboo into pieces, and all the bamboo fibers had to be destroyed.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to forge paper.
It had to be said.
Zhao Qi had no one to help him with this step, nor did he have any tools. He was exhausted.
However…
There was always a reward for his efforts.
After Zhao Qi's daily hammering.
The bamboo fibers were completely separated and soaked in water.
Zhao Qi was a little excited.
He poured all of the suspension into a square-sized sink.
He took a thin bamboo curtain!
Paper copying!
This was a skill!
He copied too lightly, the paper was too thin, and the paper was too thick.
Zhao Qi tried a few times.
They were not very satisfied.
Today!
The First Emperor was discussing state affairs with his ministers.
Outside the hall, Zhao Qi lightly lifted the thin bamboo curtain.
A piece of paper membrane that was neither light nor heavy successfully appeared.
Zhao Qi was so excited that he couldn't help but exclaim,"" That's great! I've finally succeeded!"
Because he was too excited.
His voice was too loud.
It was directly transmitted to Zhangtai Palace.
The First Emperor frowned and said,""Who is making a ruckus?"
Zhao Gao quickly stepped forward and said,"Your Majesty, it seems that the little imperial grandson just let out a scream!"”
Zhao Qi!
The First Emperor hurriedly stood up from the table.
He walked down quickly.
He seemed to be afraid that something would happen to Zhao Qi!
All the officials were surprised by the First Emperor's reaction.
It was just a scream.
The First Emperor would be able to put down the important matter at hand and leave the palace to investigate.
This little imperial grandson.
He was really favored!
The officials also followed behind the First Emperor.
Everyone arrived outside the hall.
He saw Zhao Qi holding a thin bamboo curtain in his hand and smiling foolishly.
"My good grandson, why are you screaming?" The First Emperor walked up and asked.”
"Grandfather…I…I'm just happy!" Zhao Qi turned around and smiled.”
Happy?
What was there to be happy about?
"Why are you so happy?" asked the First Emperor.”
" Paper…Grandfather, look! I've made it! Paper that can replace bamboo slips…" Zhao Qi said.
Paper?
What was it?
Not only was the First Emperor dumbfounded.
Even the officials almost thought that Zhao Qi was possessed!
All of them were extremely nervous.
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