During the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period, the various countries attacked each other and wars broke out continuously.
During this period, the Hundred Schools of Thought argued and developed vigorously. In order to expand their influence, each family recruited disciples and imparted knowledge.
Therefore, the literacy rate in this era was quite good.
It was about 8%.
However, in the Han Dynasty, he abandoned hundreds of schools and only respected Confucianism.
Although he was a scholar, he lacked the grand occasion of a hundred schools of thought contending.
Although the rate of reading did not decrease, it did not increase much either.
After the Three Kingdoms, the Five Kingdoms invaded China, and the Central Plains Dynasty was empty.
It was during this period of time that the legacy of the civilization was broken. This was also why Ying Yu hated the non-humankind so much.
At this time, the literacy rate of the common people could be said to be the lowest in history.
Fortunately, the imperial examination flourished during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, which caused the literacy rate to rebound.
During the Ming Dynasty, the literacy rate of the common people could be said to be the highest in ancient times.
A rough estimate was that it was at least 30%.
This was also the reason why novels flourished during the Ming Dynasty.
It was a pity that during the Manchu reign, they were afraid that the Han people would rebel. Not only did they implement the policy of obscuring the people, but they also carried out the literary inquisition.
The literacy rate of the common people was extremely low. Even during the Republic of China, it was only about 5%.
Ying Yu pondered for a moment. If the literacy rate was 8%, then at least 80,000 people in Xianyang City could read.
Ying Yu did a rough calculation.
If I have a hundred craftsmen, I can produce 1.6 million pieces of paper in a day.
If 80,000 people worked, that would mean an average of 20 pieces of paper per person per day.
In modern times, not to mention twenty pieces of paper, one piece of paper might not even be able to finish writing.
Even for students, ten pieces of paper a day was the maximum.
However, in ancient times, 20 cards might not be enough.
After all, writing with a brush these days was very big.
However, it didn't matter. After all, Ying Yu's target group wasn't everyone.
After all, although paper was created, bamboo rolls could not be eliminated so quickly.
Therefore, there was a need to separate the concept of class.
For example-
The upper-class people use paper, why are you still using bamboo rolls?
What was that? You don't use paper to write? He didn't use paper and still had the cheek to call himself a scholar?
And so on.
Ying Yu had at least nine ways in his mind to make the nobles of Great Qin pay for the paper.
Nine!
"His Majesty has arrived!"
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Ying Yu immediately recognized that it was Qin Feng.
"Why did Your Majesty suddenly come here?"
Hong Xiu's eyes widened in surprise.
"What's wrong? Can't I come to Yuxuan Pavilion?"
Before Ying Yu could answer, Ying Zheng walked in with a cold snort.
"Your Majesty."
"Father!"
When the crowd saw Ying Zheng walking over, they all bowed and saluted.
After the greeting, Ying Yu led Ying Zheng to the living room.
"Sit."
Ying Zheng said lightly, then walked to the table and knelt down.
Ying Yu was also kneeling in front of him.
"Tell me."
Ying Zheng looked at Ying Yu and said lightly.
"Your son should not have hidden the matter of making paper from Imperial Father.”
Ying Yu said immediately. In fact, he did not hide it intentionally, but he did not inform Ying Zheng beforehand.
Ying Yu was not surprised that Ying Zheng knew about making paper, and he was also surprised that this was Xianyang Palace.
Brother Zheng knew very well what had happened here.
Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction, then said lightly,""Continue with the paper-making matter. If you need manpower, you can ask Li Si for it.”
"Yes!"
Ying Yu stood up and said respectfully.
"In addition."
Ying Zheng looked at Ying Yu and said lightly," The Qin paper is beneficial to the country, the people, and the world. You have done a good job.”
Qin Zhi?!"
Ying Yu suddenly had a bad premonition. He said carefully," Father, I invented this paper.”
"Naturally, you invented it."
Ying Zheng was calm and composed, his face expressionless." Would I steal your reputation?”
"Haha."
Ying Yu was expressionless. Was he only talking about reputation and not benefits?
"However…"
As expected, Ying Zheng changed the topic at the next moment." If this paper is used for business, seventy percent of the profits will belong to me.”
"Seventy percent?"
Ying Yu's mouth twitched. This cheap father was too ruthless, asking for 70% of the money.
The Great Qin Dynasty was divided into the Jade Mansion, the Inner Mansion, and the Outer Mansion.
The outer mansion was the national treasury, and the inner mansion was the royal family's private treasury.
If he earned this money, he would have to enter the Inner Residence.
The Jade Mansion also belonged to the royal family, but it was filled with all kinds of rare treasures.
"No."
Ying Yu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice," Father, this is all my hard work. No matter what, it should be split in half."”
Although he knew that it was unlikely, he still wanted to fight for it.
"Alright."
However, what Ying Yu didn't expect was that Brother Zheng immediately nodded and agreed.
Ying Yu suddenly realized that if he didn't give it to him.
Brother Zheng would definitely not snatch it.
In other words, he was just tricking her when he said that he wanted 70%.
This was f * cking cheating his son!
Brother Zheng, doesn't your conscience hurt?
"Yu 'er."
Ying Zheng did not give him the chance to retort. Instead, he frowned and berated," I ordered you to form the Dragon Cavalry Army. Why haven't you done it yet?”
"Your son has been quite busy these past few days and hasn't had the time yet.”
"You're busy getting the Confucian scholars to dance?" Brother Zheng snorted coldly and stared at Ying Yu with an unfriendly expression.
"Report to the southern camp tomorrow and temporarily take up the position of lieutenant.”
Looking at Brother Zheng's unfriendly expression, Ying Yu obediently nodded and said,"Yes!"”
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