Wang Bi, Zhang Han, Meng Yi and others rode bicycles specially customized for them. They were riding in the streets of Xianyang City in a very ostentatious manner, attracting the envious eyes of countless people.
He even imitated Ying Feiyu and waved to the people from time to time!
However, Ying Feiyu looks very sunny and handsome, and his movements are also very chic.
The old guys, with their wrinkled faces and chubby bellies, waved to the people, just like the black bears on the mountain!
He even mistook the people's fanatical attitude as being directed at him and waved more frequently.
As everyone knows, people’s eyes are always on cool bicycles!
As a result, old-timers are like living advertisements. They shuttle through the streets and alleys of Xianyang every day. Whether they are working or going to court, they all ride bicycles!
Occasionally, there will be some cargo on the back seat, making the people even more envious!
After the wealthy businessmen in the city saw it, they quickly sent people out to find out how they could buy such a car!
Three days later, Huang Yuan found Ying Feiyu with a grimace on his face and told him what happened in the past few days, "Your Highness, if this continues, I will not be able to do anything!"
"Why?"
Ying Feiyu blinked his eyes, very puzzled.
"A few ministers rode bicycles on the streets every day, which aroused the envy of the nobles and wealthy families. They sent many people to inquire. No matter where the official appeared, someone would ask about the production progress of the bicycles and also ask about the production progress of the bicycles. Many people just put money in and want to order bicycles...!"
After Huang Yuan sighed deeply, he continued: "Even when he arrived at the factory, he couldn't stop. There were questions in his ears all the time. Some people even used connections to give gifts to my wife, saying that she would be the first to get the bicycle. I am in unspeakable suffering!”
"Hahaha! This proves that the effect is achieved!"
However, Ying Feiyu laughed.
"What?"
Huang Yuan was stunned.
"Do you know why I want you to make bicycles for several ministers first, and why do you need to have excellent craftsmanship and exquisite patterns?"
Ying Feiyu asked instead without answering.
"Why? Isn't it just to sell it at a higher price and make more money?"
After saying this, Huang Yuan became even more puzzled.
Is there any other deeper meaning in it?
"No, no, no! It's not an exaggeration to say that I can make a lot of money every day just by relying on the properties that I have now. Why would I care about their little bits and pieces...?"
Ying Feiyu showed a faint smile and continued: "After riding bicycles into the palace last time, several ministers showed their enthusiasm for bicycles. As long as they get the bicycles, they will definitely ride them as soon as possible. On the street, the reason why I agreed to manufacture it for them first was not only to take the opportunity to trick them, but also to let them give me a free advertisement!"
"Now it seems that this advertisement has been very successful!"
Looking at Huang Yuan's face, you can tell that this kid has been very annoyed recently, otherwise he wouldn't come to him to complain.
"So that's what His Royal Highness means!"
After realizing it, Huang Yuan's shocked eyes showed a hint of admiration.
Every time His Royal Highness does something, it is not as superficial as they imagined.
Although His Royal Highness the Prince rode a bicycle around Xianyang City before, it caused quite a stir.
But this sensation will disappear in a few days.
As for the few bicycles produced in advance, several ministers bought them back at high prices and rode them around every day. This not only satisfied their own vanity, but also aroused stronger interest among the people.
Just like now, I’m crazy about ordering from him!
It's just a pain for him, even when he goes to the toilet, someone stops him from ordering!
“How many bikes will be produced in the first batch?”
Ying Feiyu asked.
"Back to Your Highness, after the bicycle was successfully developed, I selected a group of craftsmen who had just graduated from the technical school, and also recruited some old craftsmen from the steam tractor factory. In a month, at least 10,000 bicycles can be produced!"
Huang Yuan reported truthfully.
"Well! This progress is not too slow, but it is still not enough! We have to continue to recruit craftsmen!"
Ying Feiyu nodded slightly and said.
"Yes! Nowadays, every factory is expanding, and recruitment notices have never stopped. But now, recruitment is no longer what it used to be. It's very laborious!"
Huang Yuan said slightly embarrassed.
In the beginning, there were many idle people in Xianyang. They grabbed a lot of them and were worried about where they could make money by working!
The good news now is that even if the price is high, there are very few people signing up.
With a large family, the young ones go to work in factories, while the old ones stay at home and farm. There are really not many people to spare!
Especially now that people's living standards have improved, they have begun to pay attention to education, so that children can read and write, strive for academic success, and be proud of their families.
No longer like before, I started working with the family at a young age!
"Since there are few people in Xianyang City, then build dormitories and canteens, publish recruitment information in newspapers, and recruit idle talents from all over the country!"
Ying Feiyu thought for a while and came up with a solution.
Since there is no one in Xianyang, we should recruit more outsiders.
Just like in later generations, a large number of people move back and forth every year. Wherever there is money to be made, they go!
Especially in the Longxi area, the soil is thin and there is not much arable land. We can encourage the people there to come to Xianyang to work!
"Dormitory? Canteen?"
Regarding these two new words, Huang Yuan showed little understanding. He seemed to understand something, but he didn't seem to understand much. He needed Ying Feiyu to give a detailed explanation.
"The reason why outsiders are reluctant to come to Xianyang is that they are accustomed to the local living environment and are unwilling to stay away, and they also have no place to live! Unlike the craftsmen in Xianyang, they can go home after finishing their work. Of course he doesn’t want to come to his residence!”
"Building dormitories will allow craftsmen from other places to have a fixed residence, and the canteen will allow them to have hot meals. If these two problems are solved, many people will be willing to come and work!"
"Coupled with the construction of two vertical and horizontal railways that run through the entire Daqin, it will be much more convenient for craftsmen from other places to return home in the future!"
Ying Feiyu explained in detail, and Huang Yuan nodded clearly.
There is a saying in later generations: when you are full, you will miss home.
With food and clothing all taken care of, as long as the idle people from other places come over, they can start working and get paid. It should attract many people to sign up!
"Yeah! What a good idea. I'll do it when I get back...!"
Huang Yuan's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly, but then he seemed to have thought of something and frowned slightly, "Your Highness, the technology of the things we produced before is in our hands, and it is difficult for others to imitate it, but this It’s not difficult to build a bicycle, even a blacksmith with some experience can do it, but I’m afraid it will affect our business in the future!”
