RPAGF Chapter 334 Blocking
Chapter 334 Blocking
As the chilling cracking sound of bone breaking came from Cui Zhihao's shoulder, Shi Wanxia's pupils contracted sharply, and the anger in her heart was about to erupt like a volcano.
"Stop! What right do you have to act so recklessly here!"
She roared at the top of her lungs, but all she received in response was the increasingly rampant smashing and looting by the servants.
Liu Qingci was so frightened that her face turned pale. She clutched the font sample she had just designed tightly in her hand, which was the culmination of her many days of hard work.
Carpenter Chen grabbed a carving knife and tried to stop the rushing servants, but was knocked to the ground by a blow.
Zhao Mo rushed towards the ink vat, desperately trying to protect the precious ink formulas, but was dragged aside by several servants and beaten.
Zhou Wenlan trembled as she hid in a corner, her eyes filled with fear and resentment.
The leader, Sun Yaozu, a man in brocade robes, walked towards Shi Wanxia with a ferocious sneer on his face.
"Hmph, Shi Wanxia, you think that by coming up with this movable type printing, you can shake the Sun family's position? Today, I'll show you who really calls the shots in this city!"
Shi Wanxia suppressed her fear and anger and looked directly into Sun Yaozu's eyes: "Sun Yaozu, you are hindering the spread of knowledge and going against all scholars in the world!"
Sun Yaozu laughed disdainfully: "All the scholars in the world? In my eyes, they are nothing but a bunch of poor, pedantic Confucianists."
"My Sun family has made a fortune from woodblock printing, how can we allow a little girl like you to break the rules!"
Just as Sun Yaozu was about to order the continued destruction of the workshop, a sudden sound of rapid hoofbeats rang out.
A troop of soldiers arrived swiftly and surrounded the troublemaking servants.
The leading general dismounted and strode into the workshop, glaring angrily at Sun Yaozu: "Sun Yaozu, how dare you! You dare to openly sabotage the movable type printing workshop supported by His Majesty, and even threaten and beat up an official of the court! What is your crime?"
It turns out that when Shi Wanxia received His Majesty's commendation, he had already submitted a detailed report on the important significance of movable type printing for the country and the people.
His Majesty agreed and secretly dispatched soldiers to protect the workshop.
Today, when the officers and soldiers were on patrol, they heard about the disturbance here and rushed over quickly.
Sun Yaozu's face turned ashen, his legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground with a thud.
The officers and soldiers arrested him and his servants one by one and took them back to the yamen.
Shi Wanxia and the others breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly checked on their injured companion.
The workshop suffered severe damage as a result, but the people's faith only grew stronger.
With the support of His Highness the Crown Prince, Shi Wanxia and others began to rebuild the workshop.
They not only expanded their scale, but also introduced more advanced equipment and technology.
In order to further improve movable type printing technology, Shi Wanxia decided to travel to various places to study different techniques and experiences.
She led Choi Ji-ho and the others on a long journey.
Along the way, they endured hardships, visited countless craftsmen, scholars and artists, and absorbed a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
By chance, Shi Wanxia met Lin Xu, a remarkable man skilled in mechanical manufacturing.
Lin Xu developed a strong interest in movable type printing technology and decided to join their team.
With Lin Xu's help, they designed and manufactured a new type of printing machine, which greatly improved printing efficiency and quality.
With the continuous maturation and promotion of movable type printing technology, more and more books were printed and distributed throughout the country.
The spark of knowledge, like a wildfire, spread rapidly across the land, igniting countless people's thirst for knowledge.
However, Shi Wanxia and the others were not satisfied with this.
They know that more efforts are needed to truly realize the dream of universal access to knowledge.
The morning light pierced through the thin mist, draping the majestic palace in a golden veil.
The Taihe Gate slowly opened, and Shi Wanxia, dressed in a moon-white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), moved gracefully, leading Miss Liu, Cui Zhihao, and others steadily across the Taihe Hall Square.
The white marble steps extend beneath your feet, and the golden dragons on the pillars seem to take flight in the morning light.
Inside the Golden Palace, on the dragon throne, Shen Yuxi, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, looked at Shi Wanxia and the others with piercing eyes.
On both sides stood civil and military officials dressed in court robes, each with a different expression.
Some eyes were full of admiration, while others held a hint of jealousy and suspicion.
"Your Majesty, we pay our respects! Long live the Emperor!"
Shi Wanxia and the others knelt down and bowed, their voices clear and loud.
"Rise!" Shen Yuxi's voice echoed in the hall.
"Miss Shi, in just over a month, you have arranged movable type printing and papermaking technology in an orderly manner, and even opened bookstores in the name of the imperial court. This is a great achievement that benefits the country and the people!"
Shi Wanxia bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty is too kind. This is not the result of my efforts alone, but the result of everyone working together."
"Miss Liu's ingenuity in font design, Lord Cui's pursuit of excellence in printing techniques, and the hard work of many craftsmen day and night have all contributed to the smooth progress of everything."
Shen Yuxi glanced at everyone and nodded approvingly: "Indeed, you are all meritorious contributors."
"I have decreed that all accounts of bookstores and bookshops shall be under my direct control. Anyone who dares to obstruct this process shall be severely punished!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged official in a scarlet official robe stepped out of the train; he was none other than the Minister of Rites.
He bowed respectfully, his tone tinged with a hint of probing: "Your Majesty, I believe that the affairs of the bookstore and bookshop are of great importance, and it may be inappropriate to entrust them solely to Miss Shi and others."
"Not to mention their lack of experience and difficulty in gaining the trust of the masses, what if there are errors in the accounts, or the printed content violates etiquette? Wouldn't that cause a lot of problems?"
Shi Wanxia's heart tightened, and she was about to speak in rebuttal when Shen Yuxi frowned: "Minister Zhou, I have no doubt about the talent and character of Miss Shi and the others."
“Since the project started, every account has been clear and transparent, and every printed sample has been rigorously reviewed.”
"If you can't provide solid evidence, don't make unfounded accusations!"
The Minister of Rites, having met with a rebuff, was not discouraged and continued, "Your Majesty, I have heard that the movable type printing and papermaking techniques promoted by Miss Shi, while seemingly convenient and efficient, are quite costly."
"If this continues, it may become a financial burden on the imperial court. Moreover, there are many private booksellers. Will suddenly establishing an imperial book bureau affect their livelihoods and cause public resentment?"
At this moment, Cui Zhihao stepped forward and said loudly, "Sir, you are mistaken! Although movable type printing and papermaking technology require a large initial investment, in the long run, they greatly reduce the cost of book production."
“In the past, woodblock printing required a lot of manpower and resources to carve a single book, and the woodblocks were difficult to reuse.”
"Modular type printing allows for repeated typesetting, which greatly improves printing efficiency."
"After the papermaking technology was improved, the paper quality was enhanced and the cost was reduced."
"In this way, the price of books will drop significantly, and ordinary people will be able to afford books, which will greatly benefit the improvement of the nation's literacy."
"Furthermore, the imperial bookstores and private booksellers are not in opposition, but rather complement each other."
"We can guide private booksellers to adopt new technologies and jointly prosper the book industry."