The movable type printing appeared, Zhao Xi heard about it and was relieved that he didn't have to bother himself.

  It was just that poor craftsman named Bi Sheng, who didn't have any concept of intellectual property rights or patents at all, and he simply made an invention that revolutionized the printing industry available for public use in his workshop.

  And that unlucky printing house can only print Buddhist scriptures...

  Zhao Xi didn't know if this was a boycott of the entire engraving industry or if nobody saw the great potential in it.

  Judging from the difficulties in implementing the New Deal, Zhao Xi is more inclined to think that it was boycotted.

  Zhao Xi felt that he was being a bit dishonest by taking credit for Bi Sheng's invention, but then again, he thought to himself that he was also helping Bi Sheng, at least allowing him to live a life of comfort and wealth from now on.

  It's probably only a small group within the biscuit chain that can withstand the boycott from the carving industry.

  "Mother, go to Uncle's house and find a craftsman named Bi Sheng. If possible, it would be best to buy the entire workshop."

  "If Bi Sheng's workshop cannot be moved, then he must be dug out and it must be ensured that his movable-type printing technology is not leaked."

  Zhao Xi said with a somewhat complacent tone and even added some inexplicable vocabulary when talking to the princess.

  This also stunned Empress Cao.

  Zhao Xi looked at Niang Nang who was stunned and didn't respond, then turned back to think about what he had just said... indeed it made no sense.

  "Mother, I heard in the Zisheng Hall that there is a craftsman named Bi Sheng who uses clay molds to carve characters. After baking them into shape, it eliminates the trouble of re-carving the blocks for each print."

  "The child thinks that playing with a ball has already become a trend, and in the future, people in Bianliang will all know about it, and it can also be extended to many other industries."

  "So, the kid thinks that Mama's family can make a living by reporting on racing events, publishing daily schedules of matches, teams participating, and even famous players joining in, and so on."

  This is too simple, Zhao Xi thinks it's not necessary to do the copywriting specially, besides, he really doesn't want to do it. Yesterday was tiring enough, if such a simple thing, his uncle's family still can't figure it out, then even helping them would be useless.

  The key is that Zhao Xi believes that with the invention of movable type printing technology, the newspaper industry will inevitably develop in the Song Dynasty.

  This is public opinion, it's a mouthpiece, he needs to prepare ahead of time and get things done in advance.

  Unfortunately, he knew too little about history and had no idea when the newspaper industry was born.

  "Xier, are you saying that you want to work as a servant in your aunt's family?"

  Empress Cao was very puzzled and couldn't figure it out.

  As for her understanding of the newspaper, what she saw was that kind of... Can this profession make money?

  "Mother, I think it's okay."

  Zhao Xi couldn't explain to his mother what kind of profit the newspaper industry made, he didn't know himself. One thing he was sure of was that the printing and newspaper industries were definitely profitable, it just depended on whether the person operating them was a go-getter or not.

  To tell you the truth, although both of them called each other "aunt", they were actually talking about the spare money in the inner courtyard.

  Whatever Zhao Xi advocated for, in Empress Cao's eyes, Nei Yuan should be the main culprit.

  This is no longer a consultation team for the queen's family, but a transformation of the entire Cuju play, or another way to mix and match Cuju play. So, when Empress Cao said to take it out, it was very clear: the new camp life also takes the inner courtyard as the main one.

  A married woman is not a member of her natal family, she belongs to her husband's family, and even the empress is no exception.

  Biscuit business is profitable, although being controlled by the inner court, they have never been treated unfairly, which is also the favor of the empress and the reminder of Zhao Xi.

  The premise of cooperation is mutual equality, and it cannot be divided into imperial or aristocratic families.

  None of the six families thought it was inappropriate for Nei Yuan to take charge. This is the future master of the empire, and still a wise and capable master.

  Not to mention letting them take the lead, even if they just help out, it's acceptable. After all, the cookie business has already brought them immense benefits, and they're naturally very interested in the new career that Wang Ye mentioned.

  Of course, it's not about resisting the report. Everyone knows that resisting the report is not a new profession. However, since King E mentioned it, just send someone to handle it. It's just a broken and declining carving workshop.

  After the last time Cao Fu caused trouble, this time even if it was a dilapidated printing workshop, Cao Jun was very cautious and turned several intermediaries before taking over the entire printing workshop, along with those three or five workers, including that one named Bi Sheng.

  It wasn't until this matter was settled that they released Zhao Xie's account of the Cuju Incident and scattered it around.

  The focus is on increasing personnel, expanding venues, and setting up referees and auctions.

  At the same time, outside Bianliang City, Liu Jia purchased a large piece of land and began building a market according to the map drawn by Zhao Xi.

  The Great Song Dynasty was not short of skilled craftsmen, and although Zhao Xie's paintings were just that, the craftsmen still understood the meaning, after all, Zhao Xie had annotated each item.

  Although some settings, whether it is the executor or the craftsman, do not understand what they are used for, they still follow Zhao Xi's instructions and build all the necessary ones on the map.

  The two royal families are still at odds with each other, as if they were sworn enemies, but when it comes to making money, they are united, including the guild.

  As soon as Zhao Xi's proposal for the reform of Cuju was spread, all those who had benefited from playing Cuju quickly realized the business opportunities in it. Playing Cuju could also be very promising.

  The Great Song Dynasty was not short of people playing cuju, and in Bianjing, there were even more people who played cuju well. Who would have thought that this art form, which was originally just a way to make a living during festivals, could become a career to support one's family?

  The guilds and the royal court were eager to hold a competition in the new style, and were busy looking for a suitable venue when someone informed them that a special arena had already been built outside Bianliang City specifically for Cuju competitions...

  Zhao Xi didn't worry about these things anymore. Staying in the inner courtyard surrounded by palace walls, there was no way to worry even if she wanted to.

  He believed that with the wealthy merchants of the Song Dynasty, they could definitely host the entire event successfully. Besides, whether it was successful or not didn't matter, he and the six families involved in the jianghu were just landlords, collecting rent.

  The chaotic court was getting more and more confusing. Zhao Zhen hadn't been to Ciming Palace for a long time because of his annoyance. Hiding all the time wasn't a solution either...

  It's rare for officials to come to Ciming Palace, so the empress deliberately avoids talking about annoying things and instead picks out some of Xi'er's behavior to discuss with them.

  From the increase in biscuits' daily sales to the days when Nei Yuan was no longer worried, from that craftsman named Bi Sheng to the planning of the Cuju market outside Bianliang City.

  Finally brought some smile on the official's face.

  After returning from school with Zhao Xi, Zhao Zhen seemed to have forgotten the troubles of the imperial court and purely enjoyed this family joy.

  ……

  "Reporting to the official's family, Xiangniang is seriously ill..."

  Alas! It's really not a life of ease and comfort. Before I could even take a leisurely sip of tea, my good wife has fallen ill again.

  Xiangniang is Zhang's daughter, Zhao Xi knows, how did she suddenly fall ill?

  Zhao Xi watched as his parents hurriedly left... That must be his sister, right? Shouldn't he go take a look too?