In fact, Li Yuanjia had already thought clearly about how to conduct "scientific research" during the Zhenguan period.

The key points are nothing more than three points.

First, having this idea is undoubtedly a prerequisite.

Don't think that this is easy. Although China has produced countless scientists who are admired by later generations in its thousands of years of history. In addition to the four great inventions, there are also countless achievements that have impacted the world. But don't forget that it is

Precipitated over thousands of years!

And every technological advancement is almost the result of individual efforts.

After all, in a dynasty where government craftsmen were all called "Ding slaves", "official slaves" or "house slaves", and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty personally said, "You can only give generous gifts of property, but you must not give more than official ranks." What do you expect from the gentlemen?

It is unrealistic to spend money to improve technology, and it is even more impossible to expect craftsmen to take the initiative to benefit their customers. However, those small private entrepreneurs who want to do so mostly lack technical, financial and other support, and it is also difficult to

What kind of climate is it difficult to achieve?

Otherwise, Li Yuanjia would have to think about when to take out a Quyuanli or something like that?

The second one is to have the right method.

Needless to say, the improvement of ancient technology either relied on accumulation over a long period of time, or relied on the flash of inspiration of one or two geniuses. It is impossible to form an organized, large-scale, and planned "scientific research behavior."

In fact, even when the Industrial Revolution broke out in the West a thousand years later, Europeans did not do this for a long time. They still relied on individuals to fight alone. It was not until the second half of the 19th century that the Germans and Americans opened up.

This is the prologue.

Li Yuanjia is actually not an expert, but he published many papers in his previous life!

Even though hospital scientific research and factory process improvement are two different things, we can't live in that era of information explosion. Even if Li Yuanjia has never eaten pork, he has always seen pigs running... Ahem, even if he has never seen it, he has always heard about it.

Right? For example, the record form he gave to Wang Pu required the other party to strictly and accurately record the detailed steps of each paper making, the amount of various materials, properties, etc., can you say it is useless?

And the last one is also the most important, that is money!

When he was a doctor, Li Yuanjia could not help but sigh every time he saw the investment in research and development of pharmaceutical giants such as Pfizer and AstraZeneca: the scientific research investment of one giant would often exceed that of Chinese pharmaceutical companies.

The total investment of a new drug is more than one billion US dollars on average, and the research and development cycle of more than ten years is also staggering.

Of course, it would not be an exaggeration to improve papermaking in the Tang Dynasty, but it is definitely not something that everyone can master!

In any era, "scientific research" should be the most expensive thing.

For example, in Niu Daniu Er's attempt, first of all, you need to have a site, or at least a river beach with gentle water flow but large enough to be used for rinsing and soaking large quantities of raw materials; secondly, you need to have a "production workshop".

Make sure you can make paper by baking when there is no sunlight; again, you need to have enough manpower. After all, it is okay to rely on Niu Da and Niu Er to make paper for Li Yuanjia alone, but don’t even think about making it in large quantities; finally, you

You also have to have money to buy bark, coal, quicklime and other raw materials. To feed so many people, you also have to have the patience to spend the money for a long time...

"Your Majesty, this, this is too expensive!"

After spending a whole day explaining how to "research and develop" new papermaking technology, Wang Pu said in shock: "If we follow what you said, it will be at least several hundred paper rolls every year. If this happens in ten years..."

In Wang Pu's view, even one hundred strings is a scary number!

These days, a bushel of rice costs only three or four cents, but it can usually buy more than two hundred bushels, which is enough for a family to live comfortably for a year. In order to improve the papermaking technology, make whiter and stronger paper.

, the king is actually willing to spend hundreds of guan a year, and he also said that there is no problem if he spends it for ten years in a row. This...isn't this too scary?

"Haha, how could it really take ten years?"

Waving his hand, Li Yuanjia laughed and said: "As long as you do what I say and strictly record every attempt and even every process change to avoid repeating it later, it will definitely not take ten years!"

Just kidding, three to five years is amazing!

As for whether it is worth spending one or two thousand guan to improve papermaking technology? Perhaps in Wang Pu's eyes, it is not worth a thousand guan, but Li Yuanjia knows the importance of paper to human history. In fact, even if it really takes ten years

, if you invest five thousand guan, as long as Niu Da and the others can use cheap and common raw materials such as bamboo to make paper of acceptable quality, it will definitely be worth it!

Besides, doesn’t Prince Xu’s Mansion have tens of thousands of dollars in savings?

So he didn't even bother to explain to Wang Pu. Li Yuanjia waved his hand and said: "Okay, do as I say. If you have any reasonable needs, go to Lao Han! In addition, you should report to me every ten days.

, remember to bring the form I gave you...go!"

Regarding Prince Xu's first "scientific research" attempt, Li Yuanjia is not blindly optimistic.

Because he knows that people like Wang Pu who belong to this era really can't expect too much. It is very likely that even if he takes his "scientific research formula", the final result will be ridiculous. Therefore, he checks his homework regularly and corrects his mistakes in time.

Mistakes are particularly important.

Full of doubts and worries, Wang Pu bowed and left.

After Li Yuanjia stood in his small yard for a while, he asked the housekeeper to be called, and then ordered: "Old Han, call one of our blacksmiths."

"Your Majesty, the iron pot is not finished yet."

Han Shan thought that Li Yuanjia still wanted to ask about the iron pot, so he quickly replied.

Because he knew that the king attached great importance to the iron pot, Han Shan had to personally check on the progress of the blacksmiths almost every day, so he answered Li Yuanjia's request immediately.

"Huh? Haha, it's not that."

He was stunned for a moment, then Li Yuanjia smiled and shook his head and said: "I suddenly had another idea today and wanted to try it... Wow, it's so difficult to do just one thing. It took several days and it's not done yet?

"

"Again, do you have any new ideas?"

Han Shan's eyelids twitched and he was speechless for a moment.

Well, you are the king, you are the greatest!

I was so honest when I was in Chang'an, but how many days have passed since I arrived in Luzhou? I made iron pots and made paper, and the expenses were not small. Now I have new ideas...

However, for this king who is usually very gentle but is firm and decisive when encountering problems, Han Shan did not have the courage to remonstrate directly. He quickly smiled and said: "Your Majesty, if you just do it, it is certainly not difficult. It will take a day or two.

It's enough. But it's not easy to make it evenly thick. But don't worry, they have already figured out some tricks and should be able to do it soon."

"Oh, I see."

Li Yuanjia didn't mean to blame the blacksmiths, because he knew that if iron pots were so easy to make, there would be no need to wait until the Song Dynasty for them to gradually become popular.

If you don't come from this era, you don't understand how backward we are.

So after waving his hands casually, Li Yuanjia said nonchalantly: "Pick a smarter one and bring it over, and the others will continue to make iron pots for me. By the way, I remember that there should be a craftsman who knows how to make ink in the house, right?
Chapter completed!