Chapter 203
"Yes, this is what I want!" Looking at the familiar paper, Liu Tao could still recognize it, not to mention that when he was a child, he specially found this thing to buy when he grew up.
Many people on the Internet said that it was hard and the chrysanthemums were broken when rubbed. But it was mainly absorbed, thick enough, and wiped cleanly. Ordinary toilet paper could easily penetrate the back of the paper if it was thin. Wouldn't it be a tragedy? But if it was light, it would not be cleaned, and if it was too much, it would waste paper...
"This kind of paper will not fail, right?" Cai Yan didn't know how to make paper, but looking at this paper, it was obviously not suitable for writing. There were too many wrinkles and gray color, and you could vaguely see some grass and wood fibers, which were completely crude products.
"No, no, no, this kind of paper is good..." Liu Tao shook his head and then looked at the craftsman, "How long does this kind of paper take to be made?"
"According to the method provided by the owner, we use the pounding method to speed up the fermentation time of bamboo, and then use the stooling method to speed up the forming of paper. The raw materials are relatively simple, and there is no need to be flat and colored, it can be made in about two weeks, and it can be made in batches." The master replied.
This thing is simply an insult to papermaking, especially after knowing how it is used...
"Have you used it?" Liu Tao asked, and he could see that the master craftsman was a little dissatisfied with the paper.
"……………” The master looked a little unnatural, “I’ve used it…it’s really easy to use…”
This is amazing, it’s so good, what else is there to be dissatisfied with? Look, people in their fifties still plan to continue using wooden sticks to toilet chips? Are they even wrong to be nice to chrysanthemums?
"This thing is simple to make, and the cost is low, so the price is naturally low. It is estimated that families with a little extra money can afford it... Although it sounds bad, you will be famous throughout the ages in the future." Liu Tao said with a smile.
The creator of the butt paper, probably really wants to be famous for the ages with this name... The question is, how many craftsmen have had the opportunity to be famous for the ages these days? For a moment, the expression of the master craftsman became a little complicated.
"So, what is this kind of paper used for?" Liu Yuanqi saw it from beginning to end, but he just didn't understand what Liu Tao and the craftsman were saying.
In terms of style, this paper will definitely fail. If it does not fail, then it will definitely have any purpose. This purpose makes the craftsman feel embarrassed, and is afraid it is not a serious purpose.
"This thing..." Liu Tao had no intention of hiding it, and confessed directly, "It's actually toilet paper... instead of toilet production."
"Ah!" Hearing that this is the usage, Cai Yan and Zhen Jiang shouted immediately, turned their heads, as if they had heard something amazing.
"I said, "You kid, why are you wasting paper like this?" Liu Yuanqi looked strange and finally squeezed out this sentence.
"This paper can be made in more than two weeks, and because of the different processes, it can actually be made in a few days..." Liu Tao took out a piece of toilet paper and handed it to Liu Yuanqi, "Let's feel it, is it better than toilet sheet?"
"………………” Liu Yuanqi pinched it, it was soft, but it was a little rough, and it was definitely better than toilet chips in general. The problem is that using this as toilet chips feels too expensive.
"Don't worry, this thing is not much more expensive." Liu Tao complained, "Master, how much does it cost to make this kind of paper?"
"The materials are cheap, and the craftsmanship is rough, and even ordinary helpers can do it. After all, the cost of this stack of 100 pieces is no more than two cents." The master replied casually.
After all, it must be a large piece, which is dried and cut with a baking wall, and about four small pieces. This knife paper is only cut out twenty-five pieces. Considering the cost and the technology, it costs two cents, so you can’t get more.
"It's not too much for two cents to cost, I'll sell it for ten cents a stack?" Liu Tao looked at the master.
"I have discussed with other masters. In Luoyang, thirty cents are not a problem." Master nodded and replied. Compared with Cai Hou paper, this thing is extremely cheap.
If I changed to Cai Hou’s paper, the price of one knife (one hundred pieces) is probably no less than two hundred ci. The price of Resurrection Paper is lower, about one hundred ci. This kind of paper is thirty ci, which is really nothing to wealthy families, and fifty ci is still profitable.
"Since that's the case, we will sell it at a price of 20 cents, with small profits and quick turnovers. If necessary, expand the workshop to open a special one for making this kind of paper. At that time, the entire Luoyang and even the entire Sizhou toilet paper will be purchased here!" Liu Tao suggested.
"If the owner planned like this, it would be fine." The master nodded. He didn't know how to manage it. Not many people could do it after deducting papermaking. Whatever the owner said was what he said.
Liu Tao then turned around and looked at everyone: "See, I am benefiting the people of Sizhou!"
Cai Yan was silent and used paper as toilet chips, feeling that she wasted things. But to be honest, she suddenly felt that there was no other way to use it except toilet paper. She just couldn't accept the impact for a while.
Zhen Jiang is different, and her family also does business, so she can see the business opportunities of this thing at a glance. Although she is a little embarrassed about the use of this kind of paper... so she looked at Liu Tao with a little more admiration.
Liu Yuanqi is the most speechless. The paper used by scholars carefully was ruined by this kid. But he had no room for refutation of this kid's misunderstanding, so he could only snort coldly and not comment.
"How many of this batch have been made?" Liu Tao had to ask.
"Because it is a test subject, it is only a hundred dollars, and it may not be enough for sale." The master said embarrassedly.
"Then... ten swords are left in the papermaking workshop and distributed to all craftsmen. Fifty swords are delivered to the palace, and I will take away the remaining forty swords." Liu Tao replied.
"Thank you!" The master was grateful. He was said to be able to get a knife and find a merchant to sell it. It was 50 cents. If the money was not much, just treat it as a subsidy. If the key was kept for yourself, it would be quite good.
After using this thing, I really can't use toilet chips or something.
Soon, a worker behind him took out the bundled paper. Liu Tao didn't say anything nonsense, and took two knives, handed them to Cai Yan and Zhen Jiang, and smiled and said, "Those who see you will have a share..."
"This..." Cai Yan was a little embarrassed and dared not accept it, but Zhen Jiang smiled and said thank you.
Liu Yuanqi also saw all this and probably saw that Cai Yan's human nature is still a bit short of the world, and she is only suitable for taking care of her husband and children. But if you can help Liu Tao, Zhen Jiang would be very good. This kid is quite good at picking people.
The four of them then looked at the progress of other papers and left... The papermaking farm tasted badly.
Chapter completed!