Agents of the Three Kingdoms

Arguing is necessary at some point.

At some point, however, it becomes apparent that there is no point arguing.

Just like now, Cai Song, Chen Jian, and Xiong Yan are all first-class craftsmen. In terms of papermaking, each has its own strengths and talents.The three of them are either good at selecting materials, or at choosing bleaching water, or at drying.Wang Lei is not a craftsman of paper making, and the three of them could not believe the empty words.

Even if Wang Lei's words were extravagant, it was impossible for the three of them to agree without seeing the final result.

Therefore, Wang Lei did not defend himself.

Wang Lei went straight to the point and said: "Facts speak louder than words. The three are masters who can make paper. Just wait and see the final result. Without further ado, let's start the operation. However, the operation plan this time must follow my arrangement." .It’s not that I don’t trust the three, but that the paper made by the three is the existing paper, which is not very useful to me. I need unique paper to ensure that the materials of the paper money are not used in the next printing of paper money. been imitated."

Zhen Yan was surprised when she heard these words.

Looking at the situation, Wang Lei is absolutely sure.

Cai Song nodded and said, "Lord Wang arranged, I'll just follow through." Xiong Yan and Chen Jian also nodded without objecting.After all, Wang Lei is a state shepherd, and Xiong Yan and Chen Jian couldn't possibly object to what he said.

Even if it fails, it doesn't matter.

Wang Lei raised the corner of his mouth and ordered: "In that case, we will start to operate. However, the paper-making experiment is a secret matter and cannot be disclosed. The state pastoral mansion has a wide terrain, and there are empty yards everywhere in the backyard. The three of you will follow me , go to live in the state shepherd's mansion, and then experiment in the state shepherd's mansion."

Cai Song clasped his fists and said, "Being respectful is worse than obeying orders!"

"I would like to listen to my lord's orders!"

Xiong Yan and Chen Jian nodded, fully cooperating with Wang Lei.

It's just that they don't like Wang Lei in their hearts.

Wang Lei looked at Zhen Yan, and then ordered: "Zhen Yan, your task now is to send someone to cut down the mulberry tree, remove the bark of the mulberry tree, and then send it to the state shepherd's mansion."

"My lord, don't worry, I will complete the task within two days."

Wang Lei nodded and left with Cai Song and others.

After Zhen Yan sent Wang Lei away, she returned to the study, and after sitting down, she couldn't restrain her excitement.

Wang Lei confidently proposed the method of making paper, and it is likely to be sure. In this way, Zhen Yan also has a place to use his skills.Zhen Yan adjusted her mood, calmed herself down, thought for a while, and after sorting out the matter, she shouted loudly: "Come here, call Zhen Ping."

"Yes!"

Outside the study, the sound of hurried footsteps came from near to far.

Less than half a quarter of an hour later, there was another rush of footsteps.The person who came was Zhen Yan's confidant Zhen Ping. He entered the study and said respectfully, "Patriarch, what are your orders?"

Zhen Yan asked: "Zhen Ping, do you know about mulberry trees?"

Zhen Ping blinked and asked, "Patriarch, who is 'Gongshu'?"

Zhen Yan scratched her head and said, "The tree is not a person, but a kind of tree. I will give you a day, and you bring all the servants in the house, and come back after cutting down a thousand catties of the tree, and then peel off the bark of the tree. Come down, I'm useful."

"what!!"

Zhen Ping exclaimed: "Patriarch, are you sure you want to cut down the trees and peel them?"

In the eyes, there is a deep puzzlement.

This matter is really unreliable.

Zhen Yan snorted, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, my mind is very clear and I am not confused. I only give you one day for this matter. If you don't finish it, don't come back."

With a serious tone, Zhen Ping understood the importance.

Zhen Ping said solemnly: "Don't worry, the owner, the small ones will be dealt with immediately, isn't it just a thousand catties of eucalyptus? There are hundreds of servants in the house, all of them are dispatched, and one person only cuts down a few catties of eucalyptus trees."

After speaking, Zhen Ping turned and left.

Zhen Yan sat in the study with expectant eyes.What he promised Wang Lei was two days, but when it comes to real work, Zhen Yan can't fill the two days, and must have enough time to turn around.

Once there is a problem with felling the mulberry tree, Zhen Yan can make preparations in advance.

Zhen Yan stayed at the mansion, waiting quietly.

In just half a day, in the evening, batches of mulberry trees were delivered to the mansion after the leaves were shaved off.

Seeing the mulberry tree, Zhen Yan couldn't help being overjoyed, and immediately mobilized the people in the house to peel the mulberry tree together.The Zhen family's wealth is unparalleled, and there are hundreds of children in the house.All the people participated together. In one night, the bark of the thousands of catties of eucalyptus trees that were cut down had been processed.However, the children in the house were full of doubts and asked Zhen Yan, but Zhen Yan didn't say a word, and didn't let go.

In this way, no one knows what to do with it.

The next day, early in the morning.

Zhen Yan sent people to transport all the bark in a horse-drawn cart to the state pastoral mansion.

When he came to the mansion, Wang Lei saw Zhen Yan and saw the bark brought in, with a surprised expression on his face: "It just started yesterday, and it has not been a day until now. Your speed is really amazing."

Zhen Yan said: "The matter is of great importance, we have to hurry up."

Wang Lei's eyes were full of admiration, and he immediately gave an order to transport the bark of the mulberry tree to the courtyard where Cai Song, Chen Jian and Xiong Yan lived.

Later, Wang Lei and Zhen Yan also rushed over.

When he came to the yard, Wang Lei looked at Cai Song, Chen Jian, and Xiong Yan who had been waiting for a long time, and said straight to the point: "The bark of the mulberry tree is ready. Now, let's proceed to the second step. skin, soak in water for three days."

This condition requires three days, but Cai Song, Xiong Yan and Chen Jian nodded after hearing this.

Soaking is a must!

Batches of mulberry tree bark were put into the water, and then, the matter was handed over to Cai Song and the others.

Both Wang Lei and Zhen Yan were on official business. After dealing with the bark of the mulberry tree, they began to deal with their respective government affairs and waited for time.Three days passed in a flash. At this time, Wang Lei and Zhen Yan came to the backyard.Wang Lei looked at the scooped-up bark, and announced the next procedure, to clean up all the soaked mulberry bark, bundle them into small handfuls, and put them away neatly.

This move is nothing special.

Cai Song, Chen Jian, Xiong Yan and others still followed suit without expressing any opinions.

For them, this time is just an experiment, just do it.

If it succeeds, that's a good thing, and they can also benefit.

Even if the experiment is not successful this time, they can just adopt their own papermaking methods.The second procedure is not complicated. After the completion, Wang Lei began to prepare for the third procedure. He ordered all the bark bundled into small bundles to be boiled in clear water. Tear off all the bark of the mulberry tree into filaments.

This order is quite cumbersome.

Making silk from the bark of a mulberry tree is not a task that one or two people can accomplish.

At this time, Wang Lei called the servants of the State Shepherd's Mansion, and asked many servants in the mansion to help them to tear all the bark of the mulberry tree bundled into small bundles into silk.After completing this task, everyone present was relieved.

Only at this time, Wang Lei said: "This is just the beginning, there are still many procedures, don't worry."

In a word, everyone present was dumbfounded.

This is just the beginning, how complicated it is.

However, the way Cai Song, Xiong Yan and Chen Jian looked at Wang Lei gradually changed.Judging from Wang Lei's arrangement, Wang Lei's orders are orderly and everything is carried out according to the plan. I am afraid that it can really make a different paper.

ps: Three shifts, call it a day.Excuse me these days.