For what achievement was Cai Lun enfeoffed Lord of Longting?
His Papermaking Innovation
For His Imperial Service
Solving a Murder Mystery
Saving The Emperor's Life
Answer
Cai Lun was enfeoffed Lord of Longting for his imperial service. This was because he had made a major contribution to the development of papermaking. He was the first person to figure out how to make paper from tree bark, which was much easier to obtain than the other materials that were previously used, such as bamboo or silk.
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