With the first set, there are the second and third set. After making five sets of sanitary equipment in succession, I stopped. There is no way, now the houses are big and the population is large. After finally returning to the civilized world, someone doesn't want to experience the feeling of being locked out and holding in their feces and urine. That would be too unfair.
And not only the silver-bearded dwarves, Uzov, the black dragon Augustus, etc. have all been defeated by the modern toilet of the earth. Even the craftsmen who came to help decorate the house were crazy about it after seeing it used.
The four basic needs of human beings, food, drink and diarrhea, have been the same since ancient times. The toilet is related to two of them.
Food and drink, thanks to the discovery of more and more ingredients and spices, people who are striving for perfection have found countless possibilities, and have made great progress compared with the past. But on the other hand, although the appearance of toilets is becoming more and more refined, there is not much progress in functionality.
Some ordinary people living in small houses have solutions that have not changed much for thousands of years. Larger cities are well planned and public toilets will be built in every area. When people are in need, they either go directly to public toilets or use drowning buckets. The buckets are then taken to public toilets for dumping, or in the early morning, people who specialize in collecting night scents will pass by.
In some cities with poor planning, or in villages and towns that do not have management in this area, the feces may be poured directly into the ditch somewhere. There aren't even buckets or urinals. Find a place where few people walk and take off your pants. There's nothing hygienic about it.
As for some wealthy families, the idea of having fixed toilets directly connected to septic tanks or sewers has been around for a long time. However, the stench flowing back through the pipes has led people to choose to build toilets away from the main house.
Most of the time, if people don't want to walk a long distance to go to the toilet, they will use buckets or urinals, which are then poured and cleaned by waiters. Sometimes you even have to do it yourself and deal with your own defecation.
But the design of flush toilets and S-shaped water bends solves many problems in one go. Although it doesn't mean that you won't have to clean it up in the future, at least you won't have to deal with feces and urine all day long. You should know that buckets and urinals containing feces and urine will still smell if they are not thrown away and cleaned.
To the craftsmen who come here to decorate, although the toilet seems to be a magic item. But for the sake of your own future happiness and comfort, many magical devices can actually be overcome using earthly methods, making the toilet less magical.
But if you want to do this business, the magician in front of you is the one you can't avoid. At least no one has seen the structure inside the toilet. It's impossible to break open a toilet in front of a magician and see what's going on inside. I'm afraid that the next moment, my head might be smashed open.
Several craftsmen came to Lin together at dusk after finishing their work for the day. They took off their hats and greeted tremblingly: "Sir, that..."
"yes."
A group of craftsmen hesitated to speak, and no one spoke first. Just before Lin became impatient, one of the eldest among them said: "Sir, the comfort and convenience of the toilet you made will be hard to forget after using it once. I don't know if you are willing to use it again." The toilet also has a complete set of sanitary equipment. Sell me a set, or tell me how to make it, and I will make it myself. Of course, I will never tell anyone about it without your permission. I just want to make it in my own Just for home use.”
Someone raised his head, and others scrambled and said in a panic: "No! Sir, tell me, I can help you make and sell this entire set of sanitary equipment. This is definitely a matter of making a lot of money, and I am willing to help you bear it." For most of the work, I just need you to nod and agree. 30%, my reward is only 30%.” “No, sir! Leave it to me, leave it to me. I promise to make more money.”… …
A group of people argued noisily. If they hadn't realized that the person in front of them was a magician, they might have rushed to snatch him away.
As for Lin, watching a group of old men being wary of each other and yelling at him passionately, he couldn't adapt to it no matter what. He quickly comforted everyone and said: "Stop, stop. I probably understand what you mean, stop and listen to me first."
Only then did the craftsmen quiet down, staring at someone with bright eyes.
Clear your mind a little. In fact, there is something very lucrative, so everyone wants a piece of it. But it's obvious that these people didn't think about it carefully and just got excited. So Lin said: "It seems that you all think toilets are a good thing and want to do this business, right?"
Everyone nodded.
"But have you ever thought about how to do it?"85
All the craftsmen looked at each other. Why, they need a magician to teach them how to do business?
"First of all, listen to whether I am right or not, and then think about the next thing. First of all, you all want to start this business because you think that as long as you understand the structure of toilets, you can do it. Even if you don't use it, you can do it. There are also other alternative ways to solve those magic devices. Right."
Although everyone nodded, they couldn't help but wonder. The magician said these words. Could it be that there are some secrets hidden in the toilet?
"There's no need for you to speculate. I'll tell you the truth. Your guesses are correct. The toilet is indeed something you can make after seeing it. The difference is just whether it is done well or poorly. And even if It’s possible to completely decouple yourself from magic and find alternatives.”
Some people's eyes immediately lit up after hearing this; but others looked worried. One of the responsibilities of the Magicians Association is to protect the knowledge of magicians. But to be more precise, the association only protects 'magical knowledge'.
If the structure of the toilet is really what the magician said, it means that it will not be under the intellectual protection of the association. As long as a caring person buys one, breaks it open and looks at it, he will probably know how to do it, and he will become a competitor in this business.
"It seems that some people have figured it out, and some people haven't. It's true. To me, the toilet business is a business with a very low entry barrier. As long as you get started, competitors will soon appear. Fortunately, the market will be huge. After all, this is something that can be used by everyone from princes and nobles to poor people. So the question is, work alone, make a set of sanitary equipment, and then install it, including sewage pipes. How long does it take to set up? Three days? Five days?"
Everyone thought for a moment and found that it was indeed the case. Even if he recruits all his disciples and disciples, from making toilets and other equipment to installing them, it will take only a few days to complete the work. And during this period of time, how many competitors will emerge, and how much business will fall into the hands of others. It doesn’t seem so profitable.
"So I think that if you are determined to do this business, you don't have to fight over it. You must join forces. Use collective strength to build scale, open the market as quickly as possible, and build a reputation. As long as the things are authentic It’s easy to use, the construction quality is also good, and since you started this business, you can naturally attract some customers who would rather wait a little longer and spend a little more money, but they just want to make things perfect.”
Everyone was dumbfounded. They had never thought that they would hear such words from a magician that seemed to make sense.
"If you are really determined to do it," everyone pricked up their ears, "-it's not like I can't help you. But I won't come forward personally, and others will lead you. Well, Uzov, this is Can I leave the matter to you?"
The man who was suddenly named was stunned and said with a wry smile: "Sir, although I know this is a good thing, I don't understand this toilet thing. I don't know how to make it, nor do I know how to buy or sell it. Is it possible? And I can't find it." Am I really okay?"
Lin smiled and said: "I couldn't drive you away before. Since you want to stay and be a dutiful bell hanging around the cat's neck, then at least do me a little favor and don't make me feel like I'm keeping you here." It's very awkward around you. Besides, you don't have to worry about whether you understand it or not. Have you ever seen a toilet before today? Since it is a new business, everyone must go through the trial and error stage. And you have not run a business before It's a tavern. What I value is your ability to make friends, not how good you are at making money."
"The ability to make friends?" Uzov Gantia asked in confusion:
"Yes. There is nothing wrong with having one more friend and more paths. Besides, I don't ask you how much money you make. How much is mine. In the future, my focus will still be on magic research and teaching in the academy. No. Maybe I put too much thought into this. So I have to hand over this idea, or let others do it."
After thinking about it, Uzov nodded in agreement: "If that's all you ask for, then I might as well give it a try."
The craftsmen should have been happy to have someone take the lead and start an independent business, but there was a trace of worry in their hearts. In addition to worrying about whether the prospects of this business are really what this person said, I am also worried about whether this person's character is trustworthy. After all, working with a magician is not an easy decision to make. No one wants to become Master’s pocketbook for no apparent reason.
Looking at the silent craftsmen, Lin did not force everyone to agree, but said: "I know that if you want to join in, there will be a lot of concerns. But there is no rush, you think about it carefully. In addition to needing time to write, I Apart from issuing a charter, I will have to wait until I have improved my home before we talk about the rest."
"Of course, of course." The craftsmen nodded and said in unison.
At night, two apprentices came to Lin and asked puzzledly: "Teacher, isn't this the first time you have done the toilet? At the time, there was a tower in the Great Sage and a house in Wulian City, but no one followed it. ?"
Someone sneered twice and said: "Those who have never seen it naturally do not understand the value. I heard that the toilets and baths in the Tower of the Great Sage are regarded as facilities that have nothing to do with the war in order to prepare for the opening of the Abyss Gate. It was demolished before we figured out its use. I went back to look at my home in Wulian City, and it was even worse there. After we ran away, the inside was emptied and the house was destroyed. Do you think we can What good things will flow out? War and resentment can easily bury good things."
