Guizhuang was appointed as editor of Hanlin Academy and in charge of the Royal Bookstore, which immediately mobilized him passionately.

Before taking office, Zhu Youlang took him to Qinzheng Hall and told him two things.

First, the Royal Bookstore prints books and publishes newspapers. When it comes to political directions, it must be consistent with the court and cooperate with the court's propaganda needs;

Second, we need to seek breakthroughs in printing technology. Woodblock printing and printing books are OK, but newspaper printing is not only not only the quantity does not meet the requirements, but also the timeliness is also not good. Only after movable type printing technology can we consider the newspaper.

It is true that the Guizhuang people are strange, but as a literati, it is too tempting to participate in and preside over this rare literary event in the ages. Moreover, the two requirements that the emperor asked for do not conflict with his ideas, so how dare he not agree?

The Royal Bookstore was based on the Neijing Printing Bureau. The craftsmen were ready-made, and of course they used the carving technology. After Guizhuang took over the bookstore, he called the craftsman and talked about the movable type plate making. The craftsman shook his head repeatedly and said that he had heard of this craft. It is said that after Bi Sheng died, he passed this craftsman to Xu, a surname from Shandong, but he only heard that he had never seen such a craftsman.

Printing books is important, but publishing newspapers is the biggest interest in Guizhuang. However, technical problems cannot be solved, publishing newspapers is just empty talk.

Guizhuang seemed so anxious about this that he wanted to go to Shandong to visit him to see if there was any such thing as Xu.

This day, I returned to the mansion and drank and had a meal with Gu Yanwu.

"Zi Zhuang, the matter of brother and sister opening a shop has indeed attracted the attention of the emperor, and it also caused a sensation in Guangzhou. I heard that the business is quite good. Zi Zhuang, I really admire you couple for your brother," said Gu Yanwu.

Qiao's opening a shop suddenly means challenging two secular shackles, one is that a woman shows up in public; the other is that a literati do business.

You should know that these two points have always been maintained by literati. As a literati, Guizhuang, letting his wife open a shop, risk being scolded by literati.

Fortunately, Guizhuang is not afraid of others scolding because he doesn’t listen to others at all.

"How is it? Brother Xuesong, your brother and sister are not simple, right? The emperor only went to the store once, and when he got back, he was appointed as the younger brother. Do you think your brother and sister are prosperous for your husband?" Gui Zhuangyi said of his wife, and he was worried and smiled with a smug look on his face.

"Yes, yes, yes, brothers and sisters are really not simple. But Zi Zhuang, you strange couple have met such an enlightened couple as the emperor. If someone else had sent you to the eighteenth level of hell, and could you still be an official?"

"Yes, yes, I can't help but feel unreliable? The emperor had to repay him. But, alas, now he has encountered technical problems in making movable type plates, and there has been no progress. I am afraid the emperor will be disappointed."

“Is there no progress at all?”

"I've inquired about it. I heard that Bi Sheng taught this method to someone from Shandong's surname Xu. Hundreds of years have passed. I don't know whether this masterpiece can be passed down. Even if it has been passed down, where can I find someone from this surname Xu? Isn't this a needle in a haystack? What's more, Shandong is still in the hands of the Qing soldiers now. I'm so worried." Gui Zhuang said.

"Zi Zhuang, I suggest you find Song Yingxing. He is familiar with craftsmen from all over the world. A while ago, he recruited a lot of craftsmen. Maybe there is news about movable type plate making. Besides, as long as you understand the principle and really don't work, let the craftsmen think about it and find out a set of movable type plate making methods by themselves. It should not be difficult." Gu Yanwu thought for a while and suggested to Guizhuang.

"Song Yingxing? Okay, I'll go find him now!" Guizhuang's eyes lit up when he heard this, put down his chopsticks and walked out.

"It's not too late to go tomorrow, why are you in a hurry?" Gu Yanwu shouted.

"No, I can't wait for tomorrow. I have to go now, otherwise I can't sleep at night." Guizhuang said while walking out.

"It's so weird." Gu Yanwu knew his friend's temper and shook his head, so he had to let him go.

Guizhuang found the Song Mansion and asked. Before Song Yingxing came back, Guizhuang turned around and walked towards the Institute of Science and Technology. When he came to the Institute of Science and Technology, it happened that Song Yingxing was studying technical issues with the craftsmen and quickly reported his name to ask for a visit.

The Institute of Science and Technology is a key area for defense, guarding the imperial guards, and the rules are strict. Even if the imperial officials like Guizhuang want to enter the Institute of Science and Technology, they must report them layer by layer.

Song Yingxing felt a little strange when he heard that a Hanlin named Guizhuang asked for a visit. He saw Dibao and knew about Guizhuang, but it was so late for a Hanlin editor to ask for him.

He ordered someone to invite Guizhuang in and Guizhuang explained his purpose. Then Song Yingxing suddenly realized: "It turns out that Guizhuang is really strange and has a reputation."

"Sir, the Institute of Science and Technology has a craftsman with his ancestral home from Shandong and surnamed Xu. However, he is a pottery craftsman, so Song can't help you. However, Song can pay attention to the search and keep a good heart for you."

"Mr. Song, can you ask this craftsman now? Maybe you can ask some clues."

"Okay, wait a moment, Song will ask." Song Yingxing felt very helpless and thought to himself: "Why is this person with Gui's surname so anxious? Many people from Shandong and surnamed Xu have gone there. It's no different to find a needle in a haystack. Alas, for the sake of being an official in the same dynasty, please ask him."

Thinking of this, he immediately called his follower: "Go and find Xu Zhi."

The followers went to find Xu Zhi, and Song Yingxing and Guizhuang chatted and waited indistinguishable.

After a while, Xu Zhi arrived and greeted Song Yingxing respectfully.

"Xu Zhi, where are you from Shandong?" Song Yingxing asked.

"Sir Hui, from Jimo, Shandong." Xu Zhi replied.

"Have you ever heard of craftsmen like movable type plate making?" Song Yingxing asked.

"Creating a movable type? A villain can do it." Xu Zhi replied without hesitation.

"Ah, what? You know this craft?" Guizhuang, Song Yingxing looked at each other and thought to himself: "It's not that coincidental, right?"

"Yes, the movable type plate was passed down from the ancestors of the villain, and was passed down from Bi Sheng during the Northern Song Dynasty. What's wrong, sir?"

"Ah? It's so great!" Guizhuang was overjoyed, stood up and said to Song Yingxing: "Mr. Song, your hard work pays off."

"No, slow down, Xu Zhi, you know this craft, why didn't you say it earlier?" Song Yingxing asked skeptically.
Chapter completed!