An accident caused Li Xin to transmigrate to another world, becoming the third prince of the Great Gan Dynasty.
Looking at his fiefdom, which was covered in thousands of miles of ice and snow...
Although Zhao Gensheng stopped learning it, someone else did.
When Hu Xueyong arrived at the bicycle factory, Zhao Gensheng also pushed Wang Tiebao out to complete the task!
Looking at Wang Tiebao, Hu Xueyong did not criticize Zhao Gensheng.
Instead, they formed a bicycle sales team with Wang Tiebao and others at its core.
After the first batch of bicycles rolled off the production line, Wang Tiebao and others loaded two-wheeled and three-wheeled bicycles onto steam trains and transported them to the capital to start selling them.
As for why we chose someone who could ride a bicycle, it was obviously for the convenience of the demonstration!
After all, bicycles are a relatively new invention.
If no one knows how to ride a bicycle, naturally no one will buy one. If they buy one and it just sits idle at home, what's the point of buying it?
Therefore, Wang Tiebao was the one demonstrating how to ride a bicycle.
After this batch of bicycles was transported to the capital, it began to be sold at the Qingyu Trading Company's Beijing West Railway Station store.
Among the shops near Beijing West Railway Station, Qingyu Trading Company also occupies a large area.
Three-wheeled bicycles and two-wheeled bicycles were placed on the open ground, and salespeople began to hawk their wares.
"Come on, let's take a walk and have a look! Bicycles are so convenient and fast!"
Amidst the calls of vendors, sales staff from Qingyu Trading Company loaded several large boxes of goods into the back of a tricycle, while some staff members rode tricycles around the streets.
Simple, convenient, and fast!
This is the most intuitive demonstration method!
The onlookers were quite intrigued to see how much cargo the tricycle could carry, and they stopped to watch and discuss it amongst themselves.
"Hey, this tricycle is pretty convenient!"
"Yes, if our business had tricycles, it would save us a lot of trouble loading and hauling goods!"
"Shopkeeper, may I try it?"
One of the common people spoke up and asked.
"Yes, of course!"
The sales staff of Qingyu Trading Company replied directly.
Immediately, the people lined up, eager to try out the benefits of these tricycles.
The tricycle wouldn't tip over, but it was very easy to try. Soon, some people had already learned how.
The staff of the trading company even went directly to the tricycle loaded with goods, lifted the boxes in their hands, and were taken aback, exclaiming, "Wow! This box must weigh a hundred or two pounds! Two boxes, that's three or four hundred pounds! They can pull that much!"
Immediately, the person started moving on a tricycle.
The speed isn't slow!
"Pretty good! And not too heavy!"
The merchant nodded in satisfaction and said, "Under normal circumstances, it would take three or four people to carry these three or four hundred pounds of goods. Now, one person is enough!"
"This gentleman,"
A salesperson from Qingyu Trading Company said with a smile, "The maximum load capacity of the tricycle can reach about 1,000 jin (500 kg)."
"How much? A thousand catties?"
The merchant was stunned for a moment, his eyes wide with disbelief.
"Yes, sir!"
The salesperson from Qingyu Trading Company nodded and said, "The tricycle is designed for home use and transporting goods. It's suitable for carrying farm tools and grain. One person can carry a thousand catties of goods on flat roads. If you encounter an uphill section, one person can ride while another pushes from behind. It's very practical!"
"Really? That's wonderful!"
This caused quite a stir among the surrounding crowd.
It can carry 1,000 kilograms of goods!
Moreover, on flat ground, one person is enough!
Such a good tool has won the hearts of many people!
"Not bad, not bad! How much is this tricycle?"
One of the villagers asked, "How do I buy it?"
"Fellow villagers,"
The salesperson from Qingyu Trading Company announced loudly, "Today is the first day of sale for our tricycles! The tricycles, originally priced at 999 coins, are now on a huge discount! They're only 899 coins! This promotion lasts for seven days! After seven days, the price will revert to the original price! Don't miss out if you'd like to buy one!"
"Eight hundred and ninety-nine articles?"
One of the residents nodded slightly and said, "That's acceptable! I'll buy one!"
"Our company will buy ten!"
"I want two!"
"Give me one!"
...
Instantly, the crowd erupted in cheers.
Everyone was scrambling to buy a tricycle.
Sales suddenly skyrocketed!
In less than half an hour, the first batch of 200 tricycles delivered had sold out.
The salesperson shouted, "Fellow villagers, the first batch of tricycles has sold out. If you need any, you can pre-order at the sales office. Once the second batch of tricycles arrives, they will be given priority to those who pre-ordered!"
Instantly, many people rushed to the sales office to register.
All the sales staff were stunned in front of Qingyu Trading Company.
They never expected their first sale to be such a huge success!
But upon closer reflection, they understood!
Qingyu Trading Company's Jingcheng West Railway Station branch is located near Jingcheng West Railway Station, surrounded by shops and warehouses.
The demand for tricycles is still very high.
That's why the sales of tricycles are so booming!
However, the sale of two-wheeled bicycles has encountered difficulties.
As Wang Tiebao enthusiastically demonstrated, the surrounding people looked at the two-wheeled bicycle, pointed and shook their heads, saying, "These two-wheeled bicycles are too difficult to ride! Although they can carry some goods, they are still not practical!"
"Yeah, I've tried so many times, but I just can't get it!"
...
The people still harbored some resistance.
"Is it really that hard to ride? Let me give it a try!"
Just then, a voice came from behind.
Everyone turned around and was instantly stunned.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
That's right!
The visitor was none other than Emperor Li Xin of the Great Gan Dynasty!
Li Xin, who originally planned to inspect the telegraph machine manufacturing bureau of the Beijing Telegraph Administration, was surprised to find the place so lively.
Upon arriving here, Li Xin discovered that the bicycles had been manufactured.
Looking at everyone, Li Xin smiled and said, "Let me try it out and see if it works!"
"Your Majesty, danger!"
Bai Fenglan spoke up to remind her.
"It's alright."
Li Xin smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Having been through the battlefield, why would I be afraid of this?"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Li Xin took a bicycle from Wang Tiebao.
Looking at the bicycle in his hand, it was almost identical to those of later generations, except that it lacked tires and had two large iron rims instead.
"His Majesty,"
Wang Tiebao was somewhat excited, never expecting to be able to see His Majesty in person today.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and said in a low voice, "Actually, this bicycle is very simple. As long as you can maintain your balance, you're good to go."
"Okay! I'll give it a try!"
Immediately, Li Xin skillfully got on the bicycle, pedaled, and the bicycle moved forward...