Chapter 70 Officials and Business

Since Zhao Ze appeared in Luzhou, many new things suddenly appeared in Luzhou.

Bicycle is one.

Nowadays, no one who walks on the border of Luzhou does not know what a bicycle is.

Luzhou General Judge Xia Yuxia has one, which was sent by Chen Wei, a magistrate of Shu County, by his younger brother Chen Hu. It is made of pure steel, deerskin cushions, and wooden handles, which are easy to control, easy to operate, light and flexible, and a must-have for travel. It is very popular with local rich people.

On this day, after Xia Yu rode a bicycle to see Su Su's airship soar into the air, he had a different feeling in his heart. After turning the front of the car, he crossed the streets and alleys and went to the government office.

Li Chuhou, the magistrate, had a rest today. Xia Zhen did not meet him in the government office. After insulting with the door, he knew that Li Chuhou had gone out of the city for an outing.

"Well, I don't play in spring, but I'm afraid I'm an idiot. I haven't been on the Qingming Festival yet." Xia Yu was complaining and pushing the cart.

Not far away from the government office, he met Pang Yuanying, the same pusher who pushed the cart.

Pang Yuanying also received this big gift from Chen Hu a few days ago, but he was a little worse than Xia Yu's, at least there was no deer leather cushion.

Xia Yu's eyes are not dazzled. He saw Pang Yuanying from afar. After approaching, the car suddenly stopped Pang Yuanying's way. Pang Yuanying looked up and was scared into a cold sweat. Why did Pang Yuanying start to sweat coldly? Because it was not the right time for Xia Yu to appear, he just stepped on one leg and was ready to step on the car and suddenly It was blocked. Fortunately, he was familiar with how the car operated before riding, and the brakes were on the handlebars.

With a bang, after the car stopped firmly, Pang Yuanying returned to the ground with his feet, stroked his chest and said, "It turned out to be Lord Xia. The adult suddenly appeared, and the subordinate almost collided with the adult. I hope you will forgive me."

Xia Yu waved his hand and said, "Lord Pang's words are serious. Today is a holiday in the house. Let's not be commensurate with adults. Pang Xian's nephew might as well call him my uncle."

Pang Yuanying stopped and hugged his fist and saluted, "Auncle, I don't know where Uncle Xia is going"

Xia Yan pointed to the car next to him and said, "It's a good ride. Isn't your nephew?"

Pang Yuanying replied with a red face, "Let my uncle laugh. Yuanying hasn't learned to ride a bike yet"

Xia Yu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I have been practicing hard for seven or eight days before I can control it like a fish in water. You might as well practice more."

"My virtuous nephew follows my uncle's teachings. I don't know what my uncle has, the experience of cycling." Pang Yuanying asked after opening the chat.

"Is this experience?" Xia Yan twisted his beard proudly. "Let's go, our uncles and nephews are talking while walking"

Here, Xia Zhen and Pang Yuanying in Luzhou City strolled slowly while walking and chatting. At the same time, at the foot of the mountain outside the city, Li Chuhou and Huyan Shouxin also pushed the car slowly. They had just entered the mountain and came back with the smell of incense.

"My lord, this car is indeed a good thing. I don't know how much faster it is than walking." Hu Yanshou clenched the handlebars in his hand with confidence.

"Bicycles are good, but no matter how good they are, they have to be controlled by people. What does the little general think?" Li Chuhou asked with deep meaning.

"That's true. Even a horse has to be controlled by its owner to run, but the old horse knows the way. This bicycle is dead, and it can't be done by human power." Hu Yan Shouxin felt that this metaphor should be very appropriate.

"What the little general said is very true, and I also quite agree with it." After Li Chuhou said this, he deliberately attracted the attention of Hu Yan's trustworthiness, and then said, "I don't know if the little general has found any other use of this bicycle?"

"Other use?" Hu Yan Shouxin rolled his eyes and thought about it.

"It's OK to carry people and things" Hu Yan kept the letter and answered.

"Needless to say, I think the soldiers are very fast. If this bicycle is used in..."

With such a reminder from Li Chuhou, Huyan Shouxin suddenly opened, and his face suddenly showed a happy look. "Adult means that if this bicycle is used in the army, the speed of our army will not be the same."

"Yes, that's right, but I still have a problem"

After being interested by Li Chuhou, Hu Yan Shouxin followed his thoughts and asked, "What's the problem?"

"Thinking that the border of the Song Dynasty is tight now. The army consumes more than thousands of yuan every day. Weapon, armor and saddles need to use raw iron in many places. This bicycle, little general, please see, almost every part is made of raw iron, but it is not ordinary raw iron. This is my superior fine steel of the Song Dynasty. Such a small general thinks I Can the military afford such expensive equipment?"

"This?" Hu Yan kept his word for a moment, and I didn't know how to continue.

"So, I think that if you want to promote this equipment, you must reduce the production capital. If the iron is not good, why don't we use wood to make it? It will be very strong to be wrapped in iron."

"Ah, yes, the adults' words are reasonable, and the last general is taught." Hu Yan Shouxin listened to Li Chuhou's words and saw hope again.

"However, this matter should not be too hasty. I think we can cooperate with Chen Hu, Chen Zhixian's younger brother, to learn from his workshop to make bicycles. At that time, we will make half of the profits, which will benefit the country and the people." Li Chuhou said quietly, as if this matter had nothing to do with him. He just came up with ideas for others.

"What the adult said is indeed reasonable. The last general thinks that we should not be late. Let's discuss it with Chen Hu first. I don't think he dare to disove." Hu Yan Shouxin said rudely.

"No, the little general can't do this. Chen Hu is a businessman. The law of the Song Dynasty also talks about fair business. If the little general is difficult for others, he will let others take advantage of it. You just need to..."

When Li Chuhou said this, he quickly muttered in Huyan's ear. Huyan's trustworthiness waited for a frown and made his mind.