Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 563
It has not rained and the drought continues.At this time of lean and yellow, the life of the people in Guanzhong is getting more and more difficult.Du Yan was still working as a patrol censor, inspecting the disaster situation in various places, but the number of refugees around the capital gradually increased.

Xue Lang leaves early and returns late every day, either wandering around in the city or going out of the city.Princess Pingyang didn't know what he was busy with, so she just ordered her left and right to serve him well and not make him too tired.Even so, after wandering around for half a month and returning, Xue Lang has lost a lot of weight, but the worry between his brows has disappeared, and he seems to have a plan in mind.When I came back, I was bored in the study for three days, and wrote a play, and I showed my wife the first one.

Princess Pingyang didn't say much, she took it and looked at it carefully, her expression became solemn, she didn't rush to express her opinion after reading it, but thought about it for a while, and then she opened her mouth Said: "Are you busy with this these days?"

Xue Lang nodded and said, "I want to present this sketch to the saint, do you think it's appropriate?"

Princess Pingyang said: "What's inappropriate? Your lord is a man of hard work, and the strategies he proposes are all superior ones, so you can present them to saints."

Xue Lang laughed: "With Jianling's affirmation and support, then I have confidence! Otherwise, the scope of involvement is so wide and the involvement is huge. Although I know my strategy should be good, I am still afraid of problems! So , I’ll polish it up and present it.”

Princess Pingyang nodded with a smile, and said: "Your Majesty has a good plan, but in fact, I have good news for my wife."

Xue Lang was stunned for a moment, and didn't know where he wanted to go. He actually blinked at Her Royal Highness's belly, with a cautious look: "Could it be that you... have it again? Ouch, then invite Hengyu back to Beijing." , in case of danger..."

Before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Her Royal Highness: "Where did you go?"

Xue Lang was startled, seeing the embarrassment on the princess's face, scratching his head: "I guessed wrong? That's great! It scared me to death! Hengyu told me that he will wait until Tanu grows up to be able to do so." Pregnant with a baby!"

"Shut up! You disciple, I'm talking to you about something serious, what are you thinking!"

Her Royal Highness was ashamed and annoyed, and couldn't help but blame.Xue Lang made a haha, and hurriedly said: "Well, I was wrong! Say it, say it! I just listened!"

Princess Pingyang rolled his eyes at him, calmed down a bit, and then said: "The artisans in the mansion made the wax paper and newspaper you mentioned earlier, can we start?"

"Really? Made it? Great!"

Xue Lang smiled happily, and said with a smile: "Shu Zuo is not in a hurry to hand it over, let's go and see the mimeograph first!"

So, the couple got into the carriage together and went to the paper-making workshop——

What Xue Lang asked the craftsmen to make was a mimeograph machine, which was intended to be used to print newspapers!Waxed paper is not difficult. It has been around since ancient times. It is mostly used for wrapping things and waterproofing.The trouble is in the ink.The principle of the mimeograph is even simpler. As long as the ink and paper are resolved, printing will not be a problem.

"Come on, let me try."

Xue Lang took the pen made by the craftsman, thought for a while, and then began to write... "The Analects of Confucius", which is now the most familiar.The pens for engraving wax paper are a bit like fountain pens, they are all hard pens.Xue Lang has only practiced brush calligraphy for a mere few years, and his achievements are mediocre, and his best writing is hard-tipped calligraphy.

After thinking about it, the printing needs to write Song style, block letters with one stroke.In fact, among all Xue Lang's fonts, Song-style block letters are the best. Because when drawing pictures, all the fonts marked on the drawings are Song-style. For those who draw pictures, writing Song-style well is a basic skill.

Xue Lang wrote very fast, and quickly wrote half a sheet of wax paper, put down the pen, and started to operate the mimeograph by himself. This is a very simple matter.

Instead, the craftsman was taken aback, and he hurriedly said: "My son-in-law, be careful that you dirty your clothes, please let the little one come."

"It's okay, I want to try it myself."

Seeing his insistence, the craftsman had to carefully stand aside and watch him operate.

Xue Lang tried it, and it was not bad. These craftsmen should be the top of the contemporary era, and their ink-making skills are excellent. The ink they made, combined with the paper, actually solves the problem of ink printing. When you read it, it will fade. The problem.When the font is printed on the paper, the ink smudges slightly, but the effect is not great, and the font is still clear, but it takes a while to dry.

It was an unexpected surprise!

Xue Lang was very happy: "Not bad! It's done better than I expected, Your Highness, our newspaper is finished!"

Princess Pingyang raised her beautiful eyes, her lips curved slightly, and said: "The artisans who participated this time will all be rewarded. Rugui."

"Here."

Rugui immediately distributed the previously set rewards.

Once the tools are available, the newspaper can be put into practice, but how to distribute the newspaper needs to be discussed in detail.This matter needs to be considered carefully, Xue Lang and Princess Pingyang can go back to the mansion to discuss it.After rewarding the craftsmen and encouraging them, the two went back.

Sitting in the carriage, Xue Lang said: "Go back and make a plate first, typesetting, and come up with a finished product. This year is a disaster year, and it is also an opportunity. If it is done well, it will be an opportunity."

After all, the newspaper is a new thing. Although Xue Lang had mentioned it to Her Royal Highness before, he did not explain it in detail.Now that the mimeograph machine was made, Xue Lang explained to Her Royal Highness in detail, breaking apart and crushing the words, so that Her Royal Highness must understand the importance of public opinion——

It's not that Xue Lang has a different heart for Datang, but, referring to the example of the Republic of China period, as long as he has fame, no matter who he is, he has to think about it.Xue Lang has always done one thing, to raise the reputation of Her Royal Highness, and to add meritorious service to the two of them. Being famous for his meritorious service will give him status and security.

Xue Lang, I don’t want His Royal Highness to bow to anyone. Her Royal Highness has meritorious deeds and merits in the country. If she has enough reputation, no matter who it is, as long as she is an emperor who cares about reputation and cherishes feathers, as long as Her Royal Highness does not do anything. Die, basically no one will touch her.

It took several hours to explain the newspaper to His Highness the Princess. Thinking of handing in the melody tomorrow, Xue Lang could only light up the night to fight. Fortunately, their family is rich, so they don’t need to save candles, and the optical fiber is bright enough. However, Even if this is the case, this kind of late-night work can only be done occasionally, otherwise where can I get glasses if myopia and astigmatism occur!
The general framework and content of the melody have been decided, Xue Lang just polishes the words and sentences, and then copies them carefully, and then it's over.

After finishing the work, I went back to the bedroom, and found that Princess Pingyang hadn't slept yet, she was sitting on the chair in the inner room, and a jar of incense was burning on the small table in front of her. Sipping a cup of tea, I don't know what I'm thinking.

"Jiangsu?"

Xue Lang was still scrubbing his face and wet hair, deliberately walking in lightly, for fear of waking up his wife who was sleeping earlier, his highness the princess is a light sleeper.

Princess Pingyang withdrew her scattered thoughts calmly, smiled faintly at Xue Lang who came in, and asked, "Are you ready?"

Xue Lang nodded, walked to her side and sat down, his nose twitched: "Xinhe's incense? Does it smell different from the previous one?"

Princess Pingyang smiled sweetly: "Can you smell it?"

Xue Lang spread his hands: "My nose is fine, so I can smell it naturally!"

Princess Pingyang laughed, and said: "Father can't smell it. My mother will change the fragrance every season. If the fragrance is very different, my father can still smell it. If the formula is only slightly adjusted, my father will never notice."

Xue Lang rubbed the back of his head and said with a smile: "I couldn't tell the difference before, but my sister likes to make essential oils by herself. She is a handyman, and she likes to pull me to try it every time. Later..."

It stopped abruptly.

Later, my girlfriend was a biology student, and two young girls with super hands-on skills met, let alone essential oils, and even tried a lot of perfumes.Xue Lang was forced to smell a lot. At the beginning, as a real straight man, he couldn't tell the difference. He had smelled a lot. As long as he had to distinguish the slightest changes, he could still smell the difference. , Of course, that's all there is to it, the sensitivity of the nose is limited.

Princess Pingyang saw that his expression was a little strange, she glanced at him tenderly, and asked, "What happened next?"

"It's nothing! It's all in the past, so don't mention it."

Seeing his expression, Princess Pingyang felt nostalgic, but not nostalgic. It was mostly sentimental, and her heart moved, and she asked: "What you have done...are you caring for me?"

Although he never said it, Xue Lang never thought of hiding it from Princess Pingyang. After all, she is such a smart person, even if he doesn't tell her, she can still see it.

So, upon hearing this, I wasn't very surprised, just nodded naturally, and said as a matter of course: "I have some ideas in this regard. I just told you about the significance of newspapers being able to guide public opinion. Before others have reacted At the time, we acted to seize the opportunity, and waited for the reaction... Jianling, the monarchy is supreme, if your reputation is greater, then you will naturally have to think twice. The establishment of the Tang Dynasty has your merits, think about it You have feelings for Datang, and you didn’t intend to oppose anything, but it’s naturally good to have more bargaining chips for protection, right? That’s what I plan to do.”

Princess Pingyang frowned, but her eyes were sharp: "Youyang, all the things you have done have been to add credit and bargaining chips for me and yourself. I think carefully, not for power and position, You are not a person who values ​​power, so what are you doing for? Or, what are you afraid of?"

(End of this chapter)