Empire's Rise: Starting by Building a Fiefdom and Forging a Steel Dynasty!

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...

Chapter 386 Bicycle Business

Everyone around was stunned as they watched Li Xin skillfully ride his bicycle down the street.

Even Wang Tiebao was stunned, muttering, "Your Majesty is truly a god! I fell so many times before I learned to ride a bicycle! Your Majesty learned it without even learning? That's amazing!"

Wang Tiebao sighed inwardly, also filled with surprise at His Majesty Li Xin.

Not only Wang Tiebao, but also the surrounding crowd gasped in surprise. They hadn't expected that a two-wheeled bicycle could be so lightweight.

If I could learn to ride a bicycle, it would save me a lot of trouble to go out to the neighborhood by myself!

However, what surprised these people even more was that His Majesty Li Xin was able to use it skillfully.

It seems that learning to ride a two-wheeled bicycle is quite easy!

Amidst gasps of surprise from the crowd, Li Xin rode his bicycle back around.

After stopping, Li Xin nodded slightly and said, "I must say, the bicycle made by Qingyu Trading Company is quite good! There's room for someone to sit on the back, or you can carry some things. It's quite practical! How much does it cost? I'd like to buy one."

"ah?"

Wang Tiebao was stunned.

He hadn't expected His Majesty Li Xin to want to buy a bicycle, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

The shop manager, however, was quick-witted and immediately said with a smile, "If Your Majesty needs it, I'll just send someone to deliver it. How could I possibly ask Your Majesty for money? Besides, Your Majesty's test ride of the bicycle today is also advertising and promoting our shop. We are grateful to Your Majesty, so how could we possibly accept Your Majesty's money!"

"These are two different things!"

Li Xin said with a smile, "How much is one? Give me one first."

"this……"

The store manager hesitated.

Bai Fenglan, standing beside him, spoke up, saying, "We soldiers of the Great Gan Kingdom do not take a single needle or thread from the people. You all understand this principle! Don't put His Majesty in a difficult position. If you don't want the money, then we won't take it!"

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger! It was my foolishness!"

The shopkeeper quickly smiled apologetically and said, "The original price of the two-wheeled bicycle is 799 coins, but it's a special price of 699 coins today as it's a new product."

"good!"

Immediately, Bai Fenglan took out several new banknotes from her pocket and handed them to the shop manager.

After receiving change, Li Xin took the bicycle.

Looking at the bicycle, Li Xin said, "This bicycle has just been produced and launched, and it's quite good! However, the only drawback is that the wheels are all made of steel rims, which are too hard. It's fine when riding on flat ground, but it gets a bit bumpy when you encounter potholes or hard objects. Your bicycle factory should look for something to attach to the wheels and do some research. That way, it will probably sell even better!"

"Your Majesty's words are truly insightful!"

Another businessperson nearby chimed in, "I encountered the same problem when I test-drove the tricycle earlier. I didn't think of making improvements to the wheels. If we really did improve the wheels, sales would definitely skyrocket!"

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty!"

Wang Tiebao quickly clasped his hands in greeting and said, "After we get back, we'll immediately report this to the workshop supervisor and make improvements!"

"good!"

Li Xin smiled and said, "You guys keep selling bicycles, I'll be going now!"

Immediately, Li Xin rode his bicycle and left.

After Li Xin left, the people present were all in an uproar.

With His Majesty Li Xin's approval, the sales of two-wheeled bicycles skyrocketed!

Seeing the crowds of people buying bicycles, Wang Tiebao's face was full of smiles.

When all the bicycles were sold out, Wang Tiebao suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Fellow villagers, don't go yet! There's something I haven't told you all yet!"

The surrounding crowd was stunned and turned to look at Wang Tiebao.

Wang Tiebao continued, "There's a big difference between two-wheeled bicycles and three-wheeled bicycles. Three-wheeled bicycles are easy to learn, but two-wheeled bicycles are a bit more difficult. However, there are techniques. Today, all the bicycles in our store are sold out, so I'll demonstrate how to ride a two-wheeled bicycle and teach everyone."

"Come on, everyone, make way."

Wang Tiebao spoke first.

The people on the street also made way for each other.

Wang Tiebao stood in the middle, pushing his bicycle, and gave everyone a detailed explanation of the bicycle's structure and components.

After the introduction, Wang Tiebao began to share his tips and techniques for riding a bicycle.

He then personally demonstrated it for everyone.

After demonstrating several times, Wang Tiebao also let the people who bought the bicycles try riding them...

...

Following the huge success of the bicycle sales at Qingyu Trading Company's Beijing West Railway Station store, the news also reached the Tanggu Bicycle Factory.

Upon receiving the news, Hu Xueyong looked at the sales figures in his hand and smiled, saying happily, "I didn't expect the bicycles to sell so well! It seems this new product will be another source of profit growth for us!"

"Old Zhao,"

Looking at Zhao Gensheng, Hu Xueyong said, "Your production workshop also needs to speed up the production of bicycles, especially tricycles. Their sales are even better than two-wheeled bicycles, so produce more. Now that the Beijing market is open, we need to open up markets in other regions as soon as possible!"

"I understand, Manager Hu!"

Zhao Gensheng quickly replied.

"besides,"

Looking at Zhao Gensheng, Hu Xueyong continued, "His Majesty's request is excellent. See if you can find anything to attach to the wheels. Do some research, and if all else fails, consult with people at the Academy of Sciences about suitable materials. This matter must be handled properly!"

"Although this is something His Majesty instructed us to do, we must also consider both costs and benefits!"

"I see!"

Zhao Gensheng quickly agreed.

Looking at the bustling scene at the bicycle factory, Hu Xueyong frowned slightly, then looked down at the sales data of the Beijing market in his hand.

After observing for a while, Hu Xueyong said, "The market in Beijing is good, but that's because it's close to Tanggu, so transportation costs aren't high. However, if we sell to Liaodong and Dongning, the transportation costs will be much higher. It seems that just one factory in Tanggu isn't enough! Here's what we'll say: Lao Zhao, when you have time, you should also look into this and make sure to train new technicians. Once the market opens up, we need to open branch factories in various places to expand our sales reach!"

"yes!"

Zhao Gensheng quickly agreed.

"Old Zhao,"

Looking at Zhao Gensheng, Hu Xueyong continued to instruct him: "The bicycle business is doing very well. You'll have to work hard during this time; do a good job! When the time comes, the entire bicycle project will be handed over to you!"

"ah?"

Zhao Gensheng was stunned for a moment, then said excitedly, "Thank you so much, Manager Hu! I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations!"