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When Liangzhou was changing drastically, Liu Bei was buried in Qingzhou as a carpenter.

In view of the continuous improvement of papermaking technology and the early advent of printing technology. There has been a huge increase in the number of books in Qingzhou City, not to mention the teaching books of Qingzhou College. The craftsman camp under Qingzhou Gongcao has launched a kind of exercise book similar to the size of a book, which is convenient for the students of the academy to record the pearl words of the college lecturers, complete their coursework, or record their thoughts and understandings on weekdays. This kind of exercise book, of high quality and impermeable ink, was very popular as soon as it was launched. After the students of the academy used up their free shares, they flocked to the bazaar to buy large quantities, and for a while, the supply exceeded the demand.

The product sells well, but the new problems caused by it are coming again.

It turns out that from ancient times to the present, people have recorded and written, either in simple or in silk. Or catch bamboo slips and carve them with a knife, or hold a scroll and write. However, it is simple and expensive, and only the rich and noble can afford it, which has seriously affected the spread of culture to a large extent. The advent of a large number of cheap papers has greatly alleviated this problem. At least in Qingzhou, it is a poor family, and it is not difficult to buy a few books. However, as people began to get used to paper books and exercise books, new problems arose.

At this time, whether it is a banquet or a study, as long as it is a formal occasion, the sitting posture is to sit upright. A mat, then kneel on both knees, put your hips on your heels, and put your hands on your knees, and stand tall. This kind of sitting was handed down from the generation of the ancestors, and it was not until the Song Dynasty that it was replaced by the emergence of a large number of tables and chairs. It can be said that it is sitting on the training of people's temperament and seeking a philosophical combination of form and spirit, which has played a very big role. Liu Bei clearly remembers that in this era, the child is about the same age, and when it is time to be enlightened, the child will begin to learn to sit upright in private school or at home. In the past, scholars were sitting, holding books in their hands, shaking their heads, or writing non-stop. But not anymore, the boxy exercise book has replaced the bulky bamboo slips and the long scrolls. If you have to hold it in your hand and write with a pen, this posture is quite awkward. But it is very comfortable to write in front of the bookcase, but after a long time, the waist is too tired to work. The students couldn't help but sigh for a while.

In his spare time, Liu Bei gave a few lectures in the academy and keenly discovered this problem. After going back, I thought about it, Hu bed had gradually become popular in the army at this time, so could the teachers and students of the academy accept it by directly getting out the tables and chairs that gradually began to become popular after the Tang Dynasty?

In fact, in terms of the details of life, Liu Bei has a lot of ideas that can be promoted and influenced by the world. He had been silent before, because he really didn't have enough influence, not enough to exert influence at the fastest speed and in the largest area. Now that he is in charge of a state, and the cadres are autocratic, it is time to do something.

So Liu Bei ordered someone to bring two Hu beds in the barracks, and went to visit the teacher Zheng Xuan. Hu bed, also known as the bed, the chair. In fact, it is not a large bed to sleep on, but a kind of small maza that can be folded. Made of wood, hides, and cloth. At first, it was prevalent among the alien races in the north, and when the Xiongnu, Xianbei and other nobles hunted and traveled, they took this gadget with them, and opened it to rest when they were tired. Because only nobles and leaders can use it, there is a common saying "first in command" to describe the noble status. Later, the Southern Xiongnu returned to the Han Dynasty, and this gradually began to spread in the Central Plains.

Because of its portability and comfort, the Hu bed has attracted the love of a group of nobles and scholars. According to historical records, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was a good bed. Of course, this thing can be used at home or outside, but it seems to be a little difficult to get into the elegant hall when used in formal occasions, so scholars and Confucian scholars disdain it. On the contrary, it has been widely used in the army. The generals don't care if this thing is elegant or not, as long as it's easy to use. Tired on the march, it is used to rest; Go out hunting, catch a fish, and rest when you are tired......

It is said that Liu Bei took two small horses and went to see Zheng Xuan. Zheng Xuan, as the literati leader of Qingzhou at this time, if he was convinced, it would be much easier to promote the new tables and chairs at that time.

At this time, Zheng Xuan was kneeling on the ground, writing and ploughing, and countless books were scattered around. Liu Bei saw Zheng Xuan like this outside the window, and couldn't help but feel guilty in his heart, this is a person who works hard to learn, compared to him, half a barrel of oil, the gap is more than ten thousand miles? is still so diligent at such an age, it is no wonder that Zheng Xue will be brilliant for a thousand years in the future, and Zheng Xuan will be able to enjoy the Confucian Temple.

After all, he was old, and after writing for a while, Zheng Xuan rubbed his knees, got up tremblingly, gently moved his hands and feet, and beat his waist. Suddenly, he saw Liu Bei standing outside the window, so he strolled out of the house and said with a smile: "Xuande is here, why don't you make a sound." ”

Liu Bei bowed and said with a smile: "Don't dare to make a sound, for fear of disturbing the teacher's learning." ”

Zheng Xuan sighed: "Old man! At this point, looking back, I felt that many of the previous discourses were not perfect, so I had to delete them myself. ”

Liu Bei said: "The teacher has studied through the past and the present, and has paid attention to all the scriptures, but he is still so focused on academics, and the disciples are far apart, and he sighs that he is not as good." ”

Zheng Xuan looked at Liu Bei and shook his head again, this disciple is extremely smart, but unfortunately he is not interested in Confucianism. Now that he is in a high position and is concerned about the well-being of millions of Qingzhou people, it is even more difficult to think about how much time he has to devote to Confucianism. It's a pity! Zheng Xuan pressed down on the complicated mood and said, "Xuande is here, what is the matter?" ”

Liu Bei ordered his entourage to take out the Hu bed, put it in front of Zheng Xuan, and said, "Teacher, no matter what else, just about comfort, how about this thing than sitting upright?" ”

Hu bed Zheng Xuan naturally knew that he had also sat on it. So he frowned and said: "This thing is naturally more comfortable than sitting upright, but this thing is difficult to get into the hall of elegance, Xuande doesn't want to promote this thing in Qingzhou?" ”

Liu Bei smiled: "Of course not! As soon as he remembered discussing with the ministers, everyone sat in a small horse and formed a circle, and suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of joy.

Zheng Xuan looked at Liu Bei, and Liu Bei said: "When the disciple saw the teacher and the teachers and students writing at the desk, the hour was long, and the waist and knees were uncomfortable. Fearing that it would affect the body of the teacher and the teachers, he wanted to improve the Hu bed and make it suitable for writing. ”

Zheng Xuan sighed, noncommittal.

Liu Bei saw Zheng Xuan's hair moving against the wind, and his face was indifferent. He explained: "Teacher, the development of all things has its own laws, which is based on the stone drum and golden inscription first, then the big seal, the small seal, and finally the subordinate; The things that are written are the first to be made up of animal armor, fur, bamboo and wood, silk, and finally paper......"

Zheng Xuanyi waved his hand and said, "Xuande, what you mean, the old man knows." My Confucianism is not pedantic learning, if there is no innovation and enterprising, how can from ancient times to the present, all studies have declined and my Confucianism has been unique to the world? If you have this heart, even if you try, if it is really beneficial to the scholars, the old man will not hesitate to help you. ”

After getting Zheng Xuan's promise, Liu Bei was overjoyed, bowed respectfully to the end, and talked to Zheng Xuan for a while, and then said goodbye.

As the pastor of a state, it is not that Liu Bei will not use administrative power to forcibly promote. However, this object must first be accepted by Confucian scholars. In the hearts of the scholars, Zheng Xuan said a word, which was heavier than Liu Bei, the Qingzhou pastor. This was the case in the Han Dynasty, and the influence of Confucianism among scholars was sometimes greater than that of the government. And the influence of some heroes among ordinary people is sometimes greater than that of the government...... That's how capricious!

So Liu Bei first came to persuade Zheng Xuan, and with Zheng Xuan's support, doing things would be twice the result with half the effort! So, after Liu Bei drew the drawings and came under his command, a set of extremely exquisite tables and chairs was freshly baked.

The long desk, with a single wooden top, was beaten by the craftsmen to a smooth surface, and there was no trace of roughness when stroked on it. The sides of the table and the legs are delicately engraved. A chair on which a person sits and leans back when tired, and the high back of the chair will make people feel extremely comfortable......

This set of tables and chairs was sent to Zheng Xuan's mansion by Liu Bei as soon as possible. After accompanying Zheng Xuan for a long time, Liu Bei smiled and said, "Teacher, what do you think?" ”

Zheng Xuan stroked his gray beard and said, "Yes, it is extremely convenient to write, much faster than in the past." ”

Liu Bei said again: "Teacher, how is this thing compared to the Hu bed?" ”

Zheng Xuan pondered and nodded: "Very good!" ”

Of course, Liu Bei chooses the best wood, carefully made with skilled craftsmen, and the design scheme is also a classic style for later generations, if such a delicate thing is not recognized by Zheng Xuan, then Liu Bei will really go crazy.

Zheng Xuan said again: "You plan to implement this thing in the academy?" ”

Liu Bei smiled bitterly: "This thing doesn't cost much, but it is also a lot, there are so many students in the academy, how can it all be provided by the pastoral government?" The disciples plan to give each of the lecturers a set. As for the students, let them use the simplified version. ”

Zheng Xuan said suspiciously: "Simplified version? ”

So Liu Bei told Zheng Xuan what a simplified version was. It's a round stool, and then the legs of the bookcase used by the original students in the academy are removed and raised......

Of course, it is necessary to manufacture a batch of this set of tables and chairs in batches and put them in the college first, so that the lecturers can feel the comfort brought by it first, and then put the simplified version into the transformation after being recognized......

After that, Liu Bei ordered the craftsmen to make a large number of batches for the academy to be used by lecturers, and then gave another batch to his ministers.

Unfortunately, the results came back and were not very good. Not only did the people in the academy talk about it, but even the subordinates such as Guan Ning and Bing Yuan also wrote to advise.

Fei is so big, Liu Bei is afraid that someone will say that he is doing this, which is against the etiquette system. As a result, what is afraid of what comes. The Han people are particularly receptive to new things, but in some ways, they are really stubborn.

Guan Ning and Bing Yuan wrote to Liu Bei, and persuaded Liu Bei to put more attention on how to govern Qingzhou, so that the people of Qingzhou can live a better and more stable life, which is Liu Bei's greatest responsibility as a state pastor. Rather than focusing on odd. Lewd. Skillful ......

chattered, said a lot, Liu Bei's head was big.