In Lishi County, the price of straw paper is the same as that of corn.
The reason why it can be sold at such a price is mainly because the technology of making straw paper is not yet popular enough.
It is estimated that the price of toilet paper should be more expensive in places other than Lishi County.
However, with the popularization of technology and more and more people making straw paper, the price will drop sooner or later.
As for the extent to which it will drop, it depends on whether local farmers have other better sources of income besides making and selling straw paper. .
When Luo Yong first disclosed this method of making papyrus, he was also worried about environmental pollution.
Because in the process of making straw paper, after grinding the pulp, there is a washing step.
This step is to clean the lime slurry in the pulp, and this lime slurry pollutes the environment quite seriously.
Then when this technology gradually became popular, Luo Yong realized that he seemed to be thinking too much.
Lime is something that most farmers don't have at home, so they have to spend money to buy it.
Although the price is not expensive, it is still money.
When Luo Yong taught people how to make toilet paper for the first time, a clever villager gave him a suggestion.
When washing the pulp, he could wash it in a water tank for the first time, and then take it to the stream.
Wash it a second time.
This way you can ensure that the paper pulp is washed clean enough while leaving most of the mortar behind.
After the mortar in the tank has settled, all the clean water and sewage above it is scooped out.
The last thing left is the whole piece of lime at the bottom of the tank, and then the lime can be reused the next time the paper is made.
In Xiaohe Village, many people buried large water tanks by the river, then moved their rollers to the river beach, and then set up straw sheds.
The entire papermaking process was completed on the river beach.
Weather When the weather is good, the curtains of straw paper can be seen on the river beach.
Luo Yong heard that when they washed the pulp, whether it was the first time or the second time, they all finished it in a water tank.
Because it was right next to the river, it was very convenient to draw water.
They would rather spend a little more effort.
Save that lime.
The papermaking industry in Xiaohe Village is very prosperous.
Because it is very close to Xipo Village, people have come to Luo Yong to learn how to make straw paper early.
However, the straw paper they have there is rarely brought to the city, and most of them are sold to Luo Yong.
The merchants living in the Xu family guest house.
Although the quality of this papyrus is not as good as some writing papers on the market, it is cheaper in price.
Many merchants see business opportunities in it, so recently people have been buying papyrus from them in droves.
There are also people who come to Luo Yong to learn technology, but Luo Yong teaches the same thing anyway.
Just when everyone was vigorously carrying out their money-making business, news of the death of the Supreme Emperor spread throughout the country, and official documents from local governments were posted in the city.
As soon as this official document was posted, the originally bustling Lishi County suddenly became very quiet.
Many people were afraid of violating taboos, and many people thought of Emperor Gaozu in their hearts and felt sad for his passing.
The death of the Supreme Emperor was a national mourning.
Within three days after the local notice was posted, all people were not allowed to drink alcohol, eat meat, wear brightly colored clothes, and were not allowed to hold happy events.
I heard that the ministers of the DPRK only had to mourn for thirty-six days.
This is not because the country did not pay enough attention to Li Yuan's death, but because of etiquette.
I heard that during the Qin and Han Dynasties, when there was a national mourning, all the people in the world had to mourn for three months, and the ministers had to mourn for three years.
At this time, three months were replaced by three days, and thirty-six days were replaced by three years.
This is called: "With "The sun replaces the moon" is the progress of the times.
If we continue to follow the Qin and Han dynasties, where the whole country mourns for three months and is not allowed to drink alcohol or eat meat, all the trade in wine and meat across the country will be delayed, seriously affecting the market economy.
Even so, few people will hold wedding banquets these days.
Speaking of which, there are many marriageable men and women in their Xipo Village, as well as in the homes of Luo Yong's disciples who live nearby.
In the Yao family, not far from the Luo family, it is said that Yao Dalang's marriage has been decided, and it is waiting for him.
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In order to choose a date to get married, as well as the Lin family, Lin's father and Lin's mother are still looking around for Lin Chunqiu, but they haven't found anything yet.
As for the Luo family, Erniang and Luo Yong are both of marriageable age.
Previously, Luo Yong declined because of the mourning period.
At this time, they have been in mourning for twenty-three or four months.
Although people at the time were talking about three years of mourning, the specific time specified in the law at this time was actually twenty-seven months.
In other words, in three or four months, the Luo family will have a mourning period. .
Therefore, the matchmakers in Lishi County have been getting ready to make some moves recently, and they are competing with each other, just waiting to see who can finally facilitate the marriage of the Luo family.
One day at the end of July, another matchmaker came to the Luo family.
Luo Yong and Er Niang listened to the message from a distance, so they hid in the backyard and worked, refusing to show up.
Only Si Niang was left outside, and they followed people all over the world.
Hu Kan.
On this hot day, it was quite cool to sit in Luo's grocery store.
Si Niang poured her a bowl of cool boiled water and brought out some fried beans to serve her.
These beans are stir-fried with a little caramel sugar.
They taste slightly sweet and are considered a good snack in this era.
This was also Luo Yong's instruction.
Although he and Er Niang had no plans to get married at this time, the little ones in the family were about to grow up, so they couldn't offend the local matchmakers so early. .
Besides, these matchmakers spend the whole day traveling from house to house.
If they can be asked to help spread a few good words, it will definitely be much better than spreading bad words.
The group of matchmakers is definitely well-informed in this era, and they are also very funny.
After a while, the girl Si Niang was made to laugh by the other party.
The two people, the old and the young, who could be considered grandparents, had a very happy conversation with each other.
"Tell me, what kind of person is your brother?"
the gray-haired old woman asked Siniang with a smile.
"How did I know?"
Siniang threw a few fried beans into her mouth and chewed them loudly: "He didn't tell me this."
"What about your sister?
Your sister is quite old."
The matchmaker said again.
"If my sister gets married, the family will be very busy."
Si Niang sighed like an adult, reached out and poked Qi Niang's tender cheek next to her, and said, "Everyone is a little busy now.
But here I am, my brother said he plans to find one or two people to help feed the pigs, do you know of any suitable people?"
"What kind of thing is your brother looking for?"
The matchmaker immediately became interested.
Even if he couldn't get a red line, it would be good to find a job for an acquaintance.
Besides, the matter of the two Luo brothers and sisters was originally She didn't expect to get anything out of just one or two trips.
"Those who work quickly and talk little."
Siniang said immediately.
"You can tell me this."
The other party was a little uneasy.
After all, Luo Siniang is just a teenage girl.
Although it is said that all the teenage girls and boys these days can help the family. , I will be able to get married and have children in a few years, but when it comes to making decisions, it is too early.
The elders in the family have the final say on all big and small matters.
"If you have something suitable, bring it over and let my brother have a look."
Siniang really can't make the decision in this matter now.
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"Okay, I'll bring him over in a few days."
After hearing what she said, the matchmaker felt that it was reliable.
If the young lady said that she could make the decision on this matter, she wouldn't believe it.
"Grandma, you have to leave."
At this time, a young boy ran to the Luo family yard and called Grandma Yu.
"Hey, let's go now."
Grandma Yu stood up quickly.
"Then it's agreed.
I'll bring them here in the next two days.
You must remember to talk to your brother about this."
Before leaving, she warned Siniang again.
"Grandma Yu, don't worry, I have a good memory."
Siniang said with a smile.
Grandma Yu and the young boy walked out of the Luo family yard and went down the small slope in front of the Luo family.
When they left the village entrance, they saw two bullock carts waiting there.
Among the two cows, one of them was bought with the help of Grandma Yu.
Some time ago, someone on the other side of the Yellow River drove a group of big cows and calves to their place to sell.
They were all good cows and the prices were reasonable.
Grandma Yu thought that her brother had talked to her about buying a healthy cow earlier.
That time She saw it right, and borrowed money from a few familiar people in the city to help her brother buy a good cow.
Her brother is an ordinary farmer in Xiaohe Village.
Grandma Yu's natal family is in Xiaohe Village.
She married in Lishi County in the 20th year of Kaihuang's reign.
At that time, the world was peaceful and people were prosperous.
How could she have thought about those good days?
Just a few years have passed, and the world has become increasingly chaotic.
In the past, when life was difficult in the city, Grandma Yu's family often received help from her brothers.
In the blink of an eye, the past few decades have passed, and now the world is peaceful again.
Lishi County has gradually become richer again, and Grandma Yu's son and daughter-in-law have also Being able to make money, she rented two huts in her yard, and she was able to make some income every month.
Grandma Yu went from home to home every day, and if it could be said that it was a measured marriage, she would also be able to earn some money.
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These days seem to be getting better day by day.
It's a pity that her family didn't have a happy life.
They survived the most difficult period, so why can't they live for another three to five years?
"Grandma, are you crying?"
the young man driving the car asked her.
"I'm crying for nothing."
Grandma Yu smiled and asked the young man, "Today's papyrus was sold at a good price."
"It's still the same price as before.
My mother-in-law said that after a while, I'm afraid the price won't be as good.
Now I want to make more papyrus all day long."
The young man replied.
"Don't be too tired, your health is still important."
Grandma Yu said.
"It's not that tiring.
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It's easier than farming.
Since I got this cow, I can pull both the cart and the roller, which saves a lot of energy.
My mother-in-law said that she bought us a good cow."
The young man said.
"What are you talking about?
Tell me what you want to buy next time and I will help you find it."
Grandma Yu said cheerfully.
The bullock cart walked slowly on the yellow mud road.
The sun was bright in the sky, but the pedestrians on the road did not find it too hot.
They wore big bamboo hats on their heads and talked and laughed along the way.
When they arrived at Xiaohe Village, they saw large tracts of crop fields and many villagers making paper on the river beach.
On the stone beaches on both sides of Xiaohe Village, racks of straw paper were drying in the summer wind.
Brings the fragrance of straw At this moment, outside Lishi County, a group of people were walking slowly towards the city gate along the dirt road outside the city gate.
Take a closer look at the cart drivers.
They all have dark complexions and are poorly dressed.
Some of them are driving ox carts, some are driving donkey carts, and some are pushing carts by themselves.
They are dusty along the way and their clothes are soaked with sweat.
"Where are you coming from and what's in the car?"
When the officers and soldiers guarding the gate saw these people, they blocked their way with a crossbar.
The city gates of Lishi County are also guarded by officers and soldiers, but not everyone who enters or exits the city gates will be stopped and questioned.
Generally, if they are familiar faces in the local area, they will definitely not ask.
As for those riding tall horses and wearing rich clothes, , they usually don’t ask.
These people have obviously never seen much of the world.
When asked by the officers and soldiers guarding the city, some of them showed a bit of shrinkage on their faces, as if they had done something bad.
There were also one or two who were stupid and bold and put on a show.
The deputy is always ready to fight with others.
"We are from Luzhou, and everything in the car is made of oil paper."
A thin young man walked out of the team, stretched out his hand to hold his guide in front of the questioning official.
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