After the palace maid's counterattack, the tyrant was fascinated

Everyone only listened to Yun Sanluo say: "This paper is extremely cheap. You only need five copper coins to buy one."

Yun Sanluo's words caused an uproar, and everyone looked in disbelief.

what?

Did they hear it correctly?

A piece of such smooth and white paper only costs five copper plates, which is many times cheaper than rice paper from Liuli Kingdom.

"Concubine Ning, are you kidding me? Is this paper so cheap?"

"Did we hear it right?"

"It would be a surprise if it were true!"

"..."

The ministers were all shocked, and they didn't believe it until Yun Sanluo told them with certainty that five copper coins could indeed buy a piece of paper.

Even Xuanyuan Yin on the side did not expect that the paper made by Yun Sanluo could be sold so cheaply.

"Concubine Ning, are you sure that only five copper plates are enough? The process of this paper is very complicated. Can it really be produced at such a cheap price?"

After hearing this, Yun Sangluo nodded and said: "Your Majesty, although the paper production process is complicated, as long as there are production machines, you can get twice the result with half the effort, so the cost will be reduced a lot. Only with low selling price can the common people be able to It’s affordable, so please rest assured Your Majesty that you won’t lose money even if you only sell five copper plates, but this price is limited to your own country, and if other countries want to buy it, Your Majesty can raise the price!”

Yun Sangluo's words awakened everyone. In the past, they bought rice paper from the Liuli Kingdom. Now Canglan Country can also produce paper, and it is better than the Liuli Kingdom. Many countries will rush to buy it. , I never thought that one day, Canglan Country would be able to do diplomatic business.

"Okay, what Concubine Ning said makes sense. If it can be mass-produced in the future, the price should not be too high. I hope that paper can be used by students all over the world!"

Xuanyuan Yin strongly agreed with Yun Sanluo's statement, and so did the ministers. Everyone did not expect Yun Sanluo to consider it so comprehensively.

"Your Majesty, if you want to produce paper, you need to build a paper factory. Once the factory is built, it will produce thousands of papers every day. When the technology matures, there will be more."

Yun Sangluo told Xuanyuan Yin his thoughts. After hearing this, Xuanyuan Yin nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, we will do as Concubine Ning said. I will give you full responsibility for this matter."

Xuanyuan Yin had seen Yun Sanluo's strength and had no doubts about what she said.

Yun Sangluo continued: "Your Majesty, after the papermaking factory is built, a large number of people will be needed to work. We also need to recruit some people in advance. These people will not work in the factory as corvees, but will be paid!"

Yun Sanluo's words caused another uproar.

"Concubine Ning, this can't be done. The factory needs workers, so just recruit more civilians. Hiring civilians is really a waste of time and money."

The Minister of Industry stepped forward and bowed his hands, thinking that Yun Sanluo didn't know the pros and cons, so he quickly told her the disadvantages of recruiting people.

"Yes, Concubine Ning recruits people and pays them wages. It is really a waste!"

"Concubine Ning, you must not do this!"

Yun Sangluo didn't take it seriously after hearing the minister's words. Of course she knew that there was a lot of free labor in ancient times. As long as there were any construction projects, the middle-aged people would work all year round without any wages. As a modern person, Yun Sanluo , stressing that everyone is equal, naturally don’t want this.

Although it was difficult to achieve equality for everyone in ancient times, Yun Sanluo wanted to use his own strength to help more people.

Yun Sangluo quickly objected: "Your Majesty, there are many poor people not only in Kyoto, but also in the entire Canglan Kingdom.

If corvées are requisitioned, they will definitely be in their prime from poor families. These people are the family's labor force. When they go to work, the family's income will be reduced by a large part.

So why not recruit some common people to work, these people are also from poor families, so that they can earn some money to support their families. "

Xuanyuan Yin thought for a while. Recruiting people to work would definitely cost a lot of financial resources. However, what Yun Sanluo said was right. There were many poor people in Canglan Country. Factory work simply makes their lives even worse for them.

What Yun Sanluo said is indeed correct, but the national treasury is relatively tight at the moment. If people are recruited to work, it will definitely make the national treasury even tighter.

But when I think about it, what Yun Sangluo said makes sense. His wish as the emperor is that the people can settle down and live a prosperous life. If he follows what Yun Sangluo said, he will help many poor people. , bring more revenue.

Xuanyuan Yin thought that when the paper factory was built, once the paper came out, it would definitely attract purchases from other countries, and a lot of money would be made by then.

So Xuanyuan Yin thought about it again and again, but listened to Yun Sanluo's suggestion, and immediately told Chu Yanzhou: "Prime Minister Chu, you first send people to post notices in Kyoto and surrounding areas to recruit more honest and reliable people to enter the factory. Work and tell the people that everyone who enters the factory will be paid."

Chu Yanzhou stepped forward and cupped his hands: "Yes, I obey your order!"

After Chu Yanzhou received the decree, he hurriedly found someone to put up a notice. He was now very eager to see the paper factory built and paper produced.

……

Chu Yanzhou worked very efficiently and quickly posted the notice. As soon as the notice was posted, many people came to watch.

The soldiers posted the notices at the city gates and in the market, and then they surrounded the people.

"What's posted here?"

Many of the people watching were illiterate, but they came to join in the fun. After all, if there was no big deal, they would not easily post notices.

A gentle scholar walked to the front and began to read the notice aloud.

"The emperor has a decree to summon a group of common people to work in the factory. They are required to be honest and loyal, and not cheating or cheating. Anyone who is hired will receive wages every day. Those who are interested can go to the city gate to register!"

As soon as the scholar said this, the people watching immediately exploded. Everyone started to discuss it.

"What? There are such good things?"

"Did I hear you correctly? Your Majesty recruits workers and you get paid for them?"

In the past, when the emperor recruited people, young and strong men from every household had to participate. How can it be done voluntarily like this, and you can also get paid? After hearing the news, the people felt like they were dreaming. If it was true, Then they must sign up.