"Divine item!"
"It really is a divine item!"
"As white as snow and as thin as a cicada's wings, this paper is even better than silk.
"This piece of paper can actually be used to write. Furthermore, such a thin piece of paper can actually write hundreds of words. Doesn't this mean that a piece of paper as light as a feather can be compared to a bamboo scroll?”
"In addition, according to Your Majesty, the cost of this paper is even lower than the bamboo slips. It's really unbelievable.”
"It's really incredible. With this paper, I won't have to use an ox cart to pull bamboo slips when I go out in the future.”
"If this piece of paper can replace the bamboo slips, it will be the greatest contribution in the world. Is the flourishing age of the Great Han Dynasty finally coming?”
"In the past, when Cangjie wrote a book, it rained and ghosts cried at night. Now that paper was born, it was only second to Cangjie's ability to create words!”
" That's right. With such great merit, Xu Shengwen's title of Marquis is completely worthy of its name…"
“……”
In the main hall, the officials who had received the paper caressed it as if they were caressing their wives. All kinds of praises were endless, almost boasting that Xu Yan was the first meritorious minister in a thousand years.
However, to their surprise, the Prime Minister, Grand Commandant, and other officials who received the book did not say a word or react.
That was not right.
It should be said that they were already engrossed in reading the book in their hands.
Just like Prime Minister Dou Ying.
The book he received was the Military Chapter of Investigative Physics.
Initially, Dou Yinglai was shocked by the magic and convenience of paper.
However, when he saw the small line of words under the words " Investigative Physics and Military " on the cover of the book, he was shocked by the words.
"War is not about attacking cities and seizing territory, nor is it about plundering wealth. It is the continuation of politics!”
Dou Ying was the Great General of Emperor Jing and the commander who had quelled the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms. He was undoubtedly a famous general.
Most importantly, Dou Ying not only had the ability to lead troops, but he also had a deep understanding of politics. Otherwise, he would not have become the Prime Minister of the Great Han Dynasty.
Therefore, when he saw the explanation of war on the cover of the book, he couldn't help but be shocked. It was as if he had seen the essence of war and was enlightened.
Thus, while the others were still shocked by the magic of the paper, Dou Ying was already engrossed in the contents of the book.
The other Han Dynasty officials who had received the books on the study of physics had similar reactions to Dou Ying.
This included the Imperial Censor Wei Wan, who firmly believed in Confucianism and viewed Xu Yan as an enemy.
However, Wei Wan did not receive the Investigative Physics Military Chapter, but the Investigative Physics Technology Chapter!
"Technology is the number one productive force for the country's development. Technology creates the future!”
Wei Wan was a firm believer in Confucianism and believed in the Confucian's 'benevolence' and 'morality'. She scoffed at the craftsman spirit, the spirit of research, and the spirit of exploration in the' Investigative Materials and Military Technique'.
However, this did not prevent him from seeing the potential and bewitching power of this volume.
This made Wei Wan even more hostile towards Xu Yan, and he even considered him the greatest enemy of the scholarly faction.
As the saying went, there were a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people.
Even if it was the same book series, different people could read different principles.
Not to mention that the seven volumes were distributed to different Great Han officials.
Some people were shocked, some felt that it made sense, and some were hostile.
Some people saw the rise of the Great Han Dynasty, while others saw the turmoil of the Great Han Dynasty.
However, no matter who it was, after reading the preface and the opening theory of the relevant books, they had to admit that Xu Yan was really talented and not as sensational as everyone had imagined.
After an unknown period of time.
Empress Dowager Dou finally recovered from the excitement of the papers and books. She took a deep breath and continued to ask,"I just heard from His Majesty that Marquis Wencheng not only offered the paper making technique, he also offered the equally important method of making military rations.
I already understand the magic of this paper making technique. It can be said to be a wondrous technique that has existed for thousands of years. It's enough to be conferred the title of Marquis.
However, what was so special about the method of making military rations that could make His Majesty value it so much?”
Empress Dowager Dou was not a stubborn person. From her words, it was obvious that she had already approved of Liu Che's appointment of Xu Yan as Marquis Wencheng.
However, she was also extremely curious about the method of making military rations that Liu Che mentioned. She wanted to know what was so special about this method that it could be valued by Martial Emperor Liu Che.
When Liu Che heard Empress Dowager Dou's question, he didn't hide anything and directly replied,""Grandma doesn't know that the method of making the military rations that Teacher Xu offered was also developed from the study of things. As long as a bag the size of a quiver is filled, it will be enough to supply an armored soldier for seven days.
This super grain production method has undoubtedly solved the problem of our Great Han army's logistics and grain transportation.
Once our Great Han starts a war with the Xiongnu, we can save billions of dollars in food and money.”
It was different from paper making.
Because the production method of the super grain was simple, Liu Che had already ordered people to make and experiment with it.
The truth was just as Xu had said.
After the super military rations were produced, a small amount was usually enough to satisfy the needs of an armored soldier for a meal. If it was filled to the size of a quiver, it could satisfy the needs of an armored soldier for seven or even ten days.
It could be said to be the best magic treasure for the Great Han army. After a great battle, it could save the imperial court billions of dollars in money and food.
Empress Dowager Dou was not someone who did not understand war.
When she heard Liu Che's words, her face revealed a shocked expression again. She asked in a low voice,"Is what Your Majesty said true? Is this super military grain really so magical?”
"Grandma, don't worry. Grandson has already tested this super military grain. It's absolutely true.”
Liu Che replied with a smile.
Because the two of them were not talking loudly, the officials below did not hear them.
Otherwise, they would have to suck in a breath of cold air and make a certain contribution to global warming.
"In that case, this Xu Yan is really a rare talent!”
Empress Dowager Dou heard Liu Che say that the super rations had already been tested and couldn't help but sigh in relief, praising Xu Yan.
"However, isn't it a little impulsive for His Majesty to so easily make the theory of investigation into the national culture of the Great Han Dynasty and help it promote with the strength of the entire country?”
"Can this theory of investigating things really be used to govern a country?”
Although Empress Dowager Dou acknowledged Xu Yan's talent, she still had great misgivings about Liu Che's decision to make Xu Yan's theory the mainstream theory of the Han Dynasty and to help promote it throughout the country.
She had never truly understood Xu Yan's theory of investigating things. She did not know whether Xu Yan's theory of investigating things could govern the country, whether it was better than the theory of Huang Lao, which was pursued by the Han Dynasty, or whether it would affect the stability of the Han Dynasty.
In fact, Empress Dowager Dou didn't really care about which school of thought governed the country.
She defended Elder Huang's teachings not because she truly believed in them, but because she wanted to maintain the stability of the Great Han Dynasty.
If she truly believed in the teachings of Elder Huang, she would have already made her move when Liu Che promoted the Confucian scholars. She would not have given Liu Che the chance to do anything.
In history, Empress Dowager Dou had only killed the Confucian leaders of the court, Imperial Censor Zhao Wan and Doctor Ling Wang Zang, after Liu Che had promoted the Confucian scholars and caused the old nobles of the Great Han to retaliate.
He also dismissed Dou Ying, who had defended Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, from his position as Prime Minister and Tian Wei from his position as Grand Marshal.
He appointed Bai Zhi Hou Xuchang as the prime minister and Wuqiang Hou Zhuang Qingzhai as the imperial censor.
The new policies implemented by Emperor Wu were also abolished.
Therefore, it could be seen from Empress Dowager Dou's actions that she did not target Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che because of Huang Lao's knowledge.
On the contrary.
If not for Empress Dowager Dou's connivance and protection, Liu Che would not have been able to do so many things after he ascended the throne.
Empress Dowager Dou's actions were only to maintain the stability of the Great Han Dynasty.
Liu Che was not clear about Empress Dowager Dou's true thoughts.
However, he was very confident in Xu Yan's theory of investigating things. He said to Empress Dowager Dou,"Grandma, you might not know, but Master Xu comprehended this theory from the core Dao of Taoism. Later on, he gathered the thoughts of the Hundred Schools of Philosophy into a furnace and finally created his own theory.”
"I believe that Grandma will definitely agree with Teacher Xu's theory of physics.”
"As for whether Teacher Xu's theory of investigating things can govern a country?”
Liu Che couldn't help but smile as he said this. Then, he continued,""Grandma can ask Teacher Xu about this. I dare to bet with you that Teacher Xu's answer will definitely surprise you.”
When Empress Dowager Dou heard this, she was also surprised. She didn't expect Liu Che to answer like this.
However, she didn't refuse.
After all, if she couldn't personally test Xu Yan, she really couldn't trust him.
Therefore, Empress Dowager Dou thought for a moment, then smiled and said,"Since Your Majesty has so much confidence in Marquis Wen Cheng, then let this old one properly test him.”
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