The purchasing power of money during the Tang Dynasty was still very high, with one penny equivalent to about 1.5 yuan in later generations.

A book costs five guan, which is equivalent to six to seven thousand yuan. This is absolutely a sky-high price.

This is a month's salary for a fifth-grade official.

However, in ancient times, scholars were really the preserve of the rich.

Of course, with papermaking and movable type printing, the cost of a book was only about fifty cents.

Because the raw materials and labor costs are very low, and the expansion boards can be used repeatedly, a lot of trouble is avoided.

Therefore, even if you only sell about five guan, the profit will be more than a hundred times.

Of course, this was Yang Fan's comprehensive consideration in order to plot against the aristocratic family.

Originally, Yang Fan wanted to increase the price, but His Majesty Li Er vetoed it.

His Majesty Li Er felt that a hundred times the profit was enough, and he did this just to plot against the family.

Otherwise, His Majesty Li Er still wants to maintain absolute fairness and justice, as long as the cost price is not tainted with the smell of copper.

If Yang Fan hadn't argued with reason, His Majesty Li Er might have had another fake sale!

However, Li Er also knew that the family would never give up, so he set the current price.

He guessed right!

At this time, several aristocratic families gathered together again, with various school supplies and imperial examination books in front of them.

Cui Yonghui picked up various exquisitely bound books and couldn't believe his eyes.

This is a book worth five guanqian!

In everyone's impression, books worth five thousand dollars must be shoddy and of extremely poor quality.

However, after purchasing the books, I discovered that this set of books is extremely beautiful.

The paper used in books is not only white, but also very thin.

The toughness and writing feel are actually a higher level than the original rice paper, which is incredible to everyone.

In terms of papermaking and printing, the Lu family was absolutely No. 1 in the past.

Even the books originally printed by various aristocratic families would have blurry handwriting because the paper was rough and could absorb ink.

But this set of enlightenment and imperial examination books published by the Imperial Press Department.

Not only is the paper white and flawless, but the printed content is extremely clear, with no signs of ink spreading.

It is simply several times better than the books originally printed by their family.

This set of books, both in terms of the quality of the paper and the clarity of the printing, is superior to the books sold by various aristocratic families.

It’s really hard to compare people to death, and you have to throw away goods when comparing goods!

Looking at the various books and school supplies in his hands, Cui Yonghui couldn't help but ask Lu Shanchen:

"Brother Lu, among our family, your family is mainly engaged in paper and printed books. The paper and printing quality of these books seem to be better than the books printed by your family, and the pens and inks and other school supplies are also better than ours.

The ones at my store are much better."

Staring at the books in front of him, Lu Shanchen sighed secretly and said helplessly:

"Brother Cui, you don't need to give me face. The quality of these books is not only better than the books sold by our Lu family. This Marquis of Zhongyi is really good at mastering such exquisite printing technology."

Zheng Kai on the side couldn't help but ask: "Brother Cui, Brother Lu, how do you think the various books and school supplies are better than those at your home?"

"Also, what is the approximate cost price of these books and school supplies?"

As the saying goes, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. When it comes to printing books and paper, pen, ink, paper and inkstone, Cui and Lu are the most proficient.

Cui Yonghui spoke first: "The imperial court sells this brush for twenty cents each, and the cost is at least thirty cents... and the inkstone is about the same!"

Later, Lu Shanchen went on to say: With the technology of papermaking and book printing, our Lu family can actually print such books.uu Kanshu www.uukanshu.com"

"It's nothing more than soaking the raw materials for a longer time...and making all the processes perfect."

"The same goes for printing books, the time and cost required will increase significantly."

Everyone present heard what the two said clearly.

This means that the Cui family and the Lu family can actually produce this kind of books, but the cost is too high and they cannot be mass-produced.

However, what the Information Department seeks is perfection, and the costs required will increase exponentially.

The Cui family and the Lu family have an absolute say in printing books and various school supplies.

The two of them said the cost was high, so that must be the case.

However, these aristocratic families have forgotten that Yang Fan is a guy who often creates miracles.

These aristocratic families did not realize that the Cui family and the Lu family actually looked at the problem entirely within the scope of their own crafts.

It did not consider whether there were new processes that could save costs.

The reason for this is also because the pretentious nature of the family is at work, and it is all caused by the arrogance of being superior.

They believe that what they have is the most advanced in the world.

Zheng Kai asked again: "Brother Lu, can you predict the approximate cost of this book?"

Lu Shanchen said firmly: "The cost of this book is at least about ten dollars."

Hearing this price, the people from the aristocratic families present were secretly shocked and marveled at the imperial court's generosity.

The cost is ten guan, and only five guan are sold. Does the imperial court really have so much money to spend?

This emperor really didn't care about anything for his reputation and dealing with his family.
Chapter completed!