229: Gu Qingyi is cruel enough(1/2)
The dissemination of any culture is a very important issue. The reason why aristocratic families can always have an advantage is that they are more convenient and quick to obtain a large number of books and then read and increase their knowledge.
This is a very difficult thing for ordinary people. Once the price of books falls and spreads a wide range, poor disciples can have the right and convenience to study. The impact on aristocratic families can be imagined.
Gu Qingyi handed over the improved papermaking method of Guzhou to Mubu for use as a supervisor, because the scope of management of the supervisor is wider than before, and the power of manufacturing is also moved by His Majesty.
Mubu used to use weapons and now he is holding a purse, and like Yuan Di, he needs an adaptation period.
Woodblock printing mainly involves stereotyped skills, and the supply of paper.
Mubu knew that the paper shop in Yuzhou could produce paper with low-quality quality, but he didn't expect that the Queen would take it out and give it to her for free, so generous.
The biggest cost of printing books is paper, which can be solved by the most critical point, and other problems are not big.
The carvings are difficult to master at the beginning, but some masters who have been doing wood carvings for a long time will understand after studying them for a while. They will get started quickly, and the carved version is very beautiful.
Then there is paper cutting, binding, and booklets. In order to show His Majesty's determination to promote books, the first printing bookstore opened in Huikang City, where all the books sold were printed in woodblocks.
There were not many people coming on the first day of opening the door, so everyone was waiting and watching, but after a few days, the cheap books spread and more people came to buy them all at once.
The news slowly radiated to the surrounding areas. Many students in simple clothes came to buy it. The clothes were washed white and they looked like they knew that their family was not rich, but when they bought the books, they were still blushing happily.
The popularity of the bookstore is beyond imagination, and there is a breath of solemnity and joy in Huikang City.
Gu Qingyi has spent a lot of money recently. The craftsman's shop and digging trenches in the village were quite invested in digging and digging trenches at the beginning, but now it is quite a bit too short.
At that time, she made a fortune in Yuzhou because of Liuli, but she could not bring all the money to Huikang. She only took half of it and left half of it to turn around in Yuzhou.
In addition, she had a lot of dowry and brought most of the betrothal gifts back, but they had to carry royal emblems on them. If she dared to take them out for money, she would be afraid that Huikang would know everything the next day.
She urgently needed an opportunity to make money quickly, and she couldn't help but think of Liuli going up again.
Although this thing is not valuable in later generations, it is full of ordinary supplies for people to live in ordinary places. Who has few glassware in their house, but it is not here, it is a luxury here.
Gu Qingyi felt that she had been a queen for a short time and it was time to hold a palace banquet.
She discussed the matter with Song Fengyu. Song Fengyu was busy recently. First of all, it was because of promoting cheap books. A storm was coming in the court. This pointed at his nose and scolded him insulting his genius, insulting his ancestors, and the spitting said that he forgot his ancestors and valued the common people...
Song Fengyu was scolded and veins leapt. After three days of being scolded, he couldn't help but put Zheng Hong, who was leading the scolding, into prison. The court suddenly calmed down.
Zheng Hong is no other person, but Zheng Huan's biological father. His son is still traveling outside to ask His Majesty for a good teacher to teach at the Imperial Academy. His Majesty here put his biological father in prison.
Song Fengyu said to Gu Qingyi: "If I don't put Zheng Hong in prison, when Zheng Huan comes back, I will only cry for his father!"
Gu Qingyi also sighed, "I didn't realize that Zheng Situ is not young and has a good body."
Song Fengyu's face was black. If it weren't for Zheng Huan's sake, he would have chopped off his head and killed him to warn him.
"I think a group of old guys are idle." Song Fengyu was so angry that he wanted to overturn the table in the court, but he still had to hold it in. Which virtuous monarch in history has never been scolded by his ministers?
But Song Fengyu is not good at nature, and it is the limit to being able to endure for so many days. But those people rely on their good family background and have to compete with His Majesty. Now, let's go to the prison.
"It is reasonable to conflict of interest and resist. However, I think Zheng Situ may have done it on purpose and hoped that you would put him in jail so that he could just stay away from leisure."
Song Fengyu was stunned when he heard this, and then he felt a little reminiscent. Now he got better and became even more angry.
Seeing Song Fengyu figured it out, Gu Qingyi was also happy, "Zheng Huan did your work for you, and he was willing to go around for the teacher who taught in the Imperial Academy. Other aristocratic families must be dissatisfied with the Zheng family, and Zheng Situ probably also made a statement."
Song Fengyu knew this, but he was even more angry. Could he be the tool for the Zheng family to win the favor of the aristocratic family?
OK, wait, and settle the score when Zheng Huan comes back.
Seeing His Majesty's bad expression, Gu Qingyi gave Zheng Huan some wax in his heart.
Just so happened that she wanted Song Fengyu to change her mood, she talked about holding a palace banquet.
"Don't you like these things the most?" Song Fengyu calmed down, sat beside Gu Qingyi, closed his eyes to rest, and said casually, holding her hand in her palm.
"I don't like it, but as a queen, I still have to be responsible." Gu Qingyi smiled, "Besides, this palace banquet is not simple, but I have a good opportunity to make a lot of money."
Song Fengyu choked up, "I'll give it to you how much money you are short of."
Gu Qingyi said with confidence: "This is our private warehouse. Although we can't pay for this for the country, we are not at the end of our lives. There are not many other families in those aristocratic families, so there must be a lot of money at home. I can kill the rich and help the poor."
Song Fengyu:...
The reason is right, but it sounds so wrong.
"What are you going to do?" Song Fengyu asked with interest.
Gu Qingyi met his shining eyes and spoke happily, "Did you forget my glass workshop in the village? I asked them to cook a large number of bowls, cups, pots and various utensils needed for the banquet a month ago. When they were taken out at the banquet, they would not say anything, and this thing would definitely be in popularity."
The first time the queen of the palace held a banquet was to use glass, and these utensils were fired very beautifully, with clear colors and complex patterns, which made them even more beautiful when facing the sun.
Song Fengyu:...
OK, it’s rare that his queen has such interest.
"Is there anything I need to pay attention to?" Gu Qingyi asked conscientiously. As the queen, she could not lose the emperor's face.
"No, do whatever you want." Song Fengyu said, could he, a big man, still be able to protect his wife?
Gu Qingyi was stunned for a moment, her eyebrows eased, and she said happily: "If you don't say it now, if I get into trouble, you are not allowed to get angry."
"That depends on the queen's sincerity."
Gu Qingyi looked up and looked at Song Fengyu's unscrupulous smile, and the corners of his mouth twitched. His Majesty, their family, had indulged after becoming a kiss.
Especially a few days ago, he "accidentally" saw the booklet given to her by Gu's mother, and he was even more excited and she felt that she couldn't resist it.
If this is torn down from later generations, he will definitely be a master of flirting with girls. Especially his cold and introverted spirit, he is particularly liked by little girls.
After a while, Gu Qingyi was forced to become thicker and was a little indifferent when she heard this.
There is no way, the more blushing you, the more this person likes to tease her, and has no dignity and steadfastness as an emperor.
Gu Qingyi ignored his words and said, "I plan to post a post from the Pei family. No matter what, Pei Yunsong is also representing the Pei family in Hedong, and is a female relative. If I don't invite her to the banquet, those long-mouthed ladies in Huikang City might say behind my back that I'm afraid of her."
Song Fengyu said, "With you, the Pei family in Hedong has no talent in their generation, they are just relying on their old capital."
But he relied on his ancestors to be famous, and when he was a prince, Song Fengyu ignored them.
Moreover, the girl in the Pei family was causing trouble everywhere and wanted to drag her into the water lightly, which was so annoying.
The emperor was quite happy to pick up the wool and get it on the Pei family's head.
Gu Qingyi drafted a list and showed it to Song Fengyu. Song Fengyu took a look and said a few more names. Gu Qingyi took notes and was all the people that Song Fengyu valued in the court recently.
Although the official position is not high, the future is promising.
After deciding the list, Gu Qingyi asked someone to send an invitation.
The invitation to the palace banquet was also made of gold-spilled paper made from her paper shop. However, as palace paper, Gu Qingyi adjusted the recipe and sprinkled more gold powder, shining brightly, and it looked very noble at first glance.
The emperor and the empress have been married for a while, and this is the first time the empress holds a banquet, so the people who received the invitation are naturally very happy.
After hearing that Pei Yunsong also received it, everyone's reactions were naturally different.
However, Gu Qingyi doesn't care about those things.
The menu of the palace banquet was carefully drafted by her, and the wine, fruit, and the inner court manager sent her a list for her to select.
When holding a banquet, Gu Qingyi chose the Mingguang Hall with a wide and beautiful scenery. The palace is surrounded by water, which is both cool and beautiful.
On the day of the banquet, it was a sunny day. The green waves shone lightly, and the rippling water shone brightly in the sun. As the queen, Gu Qingyi, the highest-ranking person, naturally didn't have to appear early. She sat on the high building and looked down at the scene below. She saw Pei Yunsong wearing a moon-white wide-sleeved dress, a pearl red pleated long skirt, and a tunic on the outside. She stood by the water. It was really dazzling.
Gradually, more and more people came, and many people were talking around Pei Yunsong. After watching for a long time, Gu Qingyi discovered something interesting.
These noble ladies of Huikang are also divided into factions. For example, among the people who spoke to the Li family, there was Zheng Huan's mother, which is a bit interesting.
Although Zheng Situ was imprisoned, he didn't seem very anxious when he looked at Mrs. Zheng. It seemed that the Zheng family should know what it was.
Moreover, today many wives brought girls of suitable age from various families to the palace. Although Gu Qingyi posted a post saying that she could bring her family, everyone was a little too cooperative.
Alas, the emperor is indeed the most popular, no doubt about it.
At this time, the ladies on the shore of the water were also talking in groups, and the topic was naturally inseparable from today's banquet host Gu Qingyi.
Everyone knows that Mrs. Li's daughter has a good relationship with the queen. Li Chaying did not come today because her wedding date is approaching and she is ready to marry at home, so naturally she is not good to come out again to show up again, but there are not many people surrounding Mrs. Li.
Corresponding to the lively atmosphere here, there are also many people around Pei Yunsong.
Everyone didn't expect that the queen actually posted a post to Pei Yunsong, so naturally many people came to find out what was going on.
Mrs. Fu naturally refused to step forward. Fu Lanyun was suffering in the He family now, which was all caused by Pei Yunsong. Especially now, Fu Xingkong is becoming more and more pampering and indulging Aunt Pei. Now she is so disgusted by the Pei family that she doesn't even give her a good face.
The Fu family was not pleased by the new emperor. Although Mrs. Fu received the invitation and entered the palace, no one around talked to her. She looked very pitiful when she was alone.
As for Fu Lanyun, the princess of Dingbei, Gu Qingyi naturally sent a request to avoid others saying that she was too young tolerant. Unfortunately, Fu Lanyun was sick and did not come to the banquet.
Thinking about it, he lost such a big person. The person she once looked down upon the most was the queen, but she herself was in a state of decline. How could a person like Fu Lanyun, who was ashamed, be willing to be embarrassed in front of Gu Qingyi? He would definitely not come.
There were quite a lot of girls from all over the family who came to the banquet today, chattering, and the whole garden seemed to be bustling.
Many people participated in the poetry club run by Pei Yunsong. At this time, they sat with Pei Yunsong and talked. So many beautiful and pretty girls sat together, and it was pleasing to the eye just looking at their faces.
Mrs. Zheng and Mrs. Li were talking. When she heard the laughter and frowned slightly, she sighed softly, "The Empress is generous. She has invited so many young ladies to the palace. Could it be that the Empress has any plans?"
It’s not like I’ve just been married in for more than two months, right?
Mrs. Li was familiar with Gu Qingyi and felt that this was not the case, but her relationship with Mrs. Zheng was not that good, so she could not tell the truth. She just smiled and said, "The Empress is gentle. The first time she held a banquet, I probably wanted to be more lively in the palace."
When Mrs. Zheng thought that this was a bit reasonable, she nodded, "Yes, we are always not very interesting. Look, it's really lively on the side of Girl Pei. I heard that her poetry club is also well-organized by many people in Huikang."
Mrs. Li nodded slightly, "I have heard of it a little, but girls don't have to show off like this. They always have to get married in the future. I think no in-laws like this kind of daughter-in-law."
To be continued...