Chapter 206.2
If there really were a solution, why would they let Great Xia rise?
At that moment, someone had an idea: Right, their papermaking technique, is there any way we can get it?
You mean
We cant do anything about their education system and distinguished teachers, but we still have a chance to get our hands on that papermaking technique! Ive heard that the cost of their papermaking is low, so if we get it, wont we make a fortune?
The eyes of the various household heads lit up.
At this moment, one of the heads sighed, Actually, Ive had this for a while now. Its just about expanding the sources of raw materials for papermaking, which isnt technically difficult! But, its not of much use to us!
Why not? Everyone was puzzled.
At the end of the day, its a cost issue!
That head explained, I followed his papermaking steps, and indeed, the cost was reduced, but only by twenty-five percent!
Isnt saving twenty-five percent of the cost enough? Thats a significant profit margin, isnt it?
You are not satisfied with that?
Laughter and teasing erupted among them.
Thats because you dont know the whole story!
The head said resentfully, Do you have any idea how much Great Xia can save on costs?
How much? they all asked in unison.
Nearly seventy-five percent!
Seventy-five percent, that much!? Everyone gasped in shock.
Yes, that much!
Although we use the same raw materials, they often source theirs locally, so they save a lot of money in that respect!
After gathering the raw materials, they need to soak and chop them! They have a volcanic vent nearby, which emits geothermal energy and hot springs, and they use the hot springs for soaking, which greatly saves time and cost!
Everyone was astounded, F*ck! They can do that?
And for the alkali soak, they also use the hot spring water from the volcanic vent, which works exceptionally well!
Then there are the steps of pounding, washing, and beating the pulp. Because the previous hot water soak was so thorough, these steps dont take much effort, saving a lot of manpower and time!
Finally, theres the paper drying! As I said, theyre near a volcanic vent, which is windy and dry and perfect for drying! Plus, they produce on a large scale
So, after this whole process
The head said helplessly, The cost of paper is incredibly low, and they save a lot of time! They can sell it at half price and still make a killing!
Just then, a figure in white floated in.
Great Luo Emperor was very pleased to see her: Fairy Yufei, youve come!
Your Majesty, what are your orders? Song Yufei asked calmly.
Great Luo Emperor got straight to the point: Fairy Yufei, I wish to follow Great Xias lead and reform our domestic education system. Well, the noble families
After listening, Song Yufei nodded and said: The education system of Great Xia indeed has many advantages. If done well, it can certainly strengthen the nation and enrich the people! Very well, I will make a trip for this cause!
Fairy Yufei, you have my thanks for your hard work!
Your Majesty, it is my duty!
Two days later, Song Yufei returned.
Your Majesty, the noble families have been pacified, you can proceed as you wish!
Thank you, Fairy! Great Luo Emperor was very happy.
Your Majesty, where do you plan to start?
Whether its building schools or hiring teachers, money is essential! So, to solve this problem, money is the key! Great Xia solved the money issue through their paper mills!
Fortunately, we have obtained their papermaking technique! Using their technique to make paper will be very cost-effective! Therefore, I plan to start with opening a paper mill to solve the issues of paper and money!
No sooner said than done, Great Luo Emperor immediately gathered a group of trusted followers and started the papermaking industry.
After a round of operations, they found that making paper was indeed cheaper, but not as cheap as in Great Xia.
Great Xia made their paper near volcanic vents, and they didnt even have a volcanic vent, so how could they compete?
However, this was not a problem for him.
As long as he prohibited Great Xias paper from entering, the people of Great Luo would have no choice but to use their paper, and it wouldnt matter if it was a bit more expensive.
Monopolizing a business was indeed profitable!
After establishing the paper mill, Great Luo Emperor also began to implement the grade-teacher system, hoping to attract talents from all over the world.
But he was soon dumbfounded!
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