Fang Zheng certainly doesn't think he's being too harsh. In fact, he drafted a magic contract for Meiyin. Of course, there's no patent law in this world, and naturally, Fang Zheng couldn't apply for a patent for the papermaking machine. Otherwise, he would definitely patent every part and process of the papermaking machine, creating an impenetrable patent barrier for everyone.
But would that trouble him?
What a joke!
Fang Zheng directly divided the papermaking machine into the main body and modules and then granted separate licenses. Just like a game's main body and DLC, the papermaking machine is the main body, the module is the DLC, and the upgrade module is DLC 2.0. That means if someone wants to get authorized by Meiyin Workshop, they cannot skip both the main body and module licenses. It won't work if someone wants to save money by only buying the module license!
The magic contract in this world is absolutely binding! Violating it would bring down five thunderous strikes!
