Chapter 731 The much-loved pedals

After hearing the leader's introduction, the farmers around were excited. The carrying capacity of 400 to 600 kilograms can accommodate four or five people at a time, which is enough to meet their daily needs. The most important thing is that the leader also said that this tricycle is easy to learn, and many people immediately wanted to try it out.

Luo Chong randomly selected a few people for them to try it out, and these people tried to ride it in the open space in front of the dock.

Tricycles are actually very easy to ride. At least with three fulcrums, as long as you don't make a sharp turn, it is basically impossible to have a rollover accident.

However, Luo Chong had seen many people in his previous life who said that tricycles are difficult to ride. These people always turn to one side uncontrollably when riding on tricycles, and can't ride in a straight line at all.

This situation actually has nothing to do with tricycles. According to his own observations and judgments, the final conclusion is that people who learn to ride a tricycle first and then ride a bicycle will have no problem riding both vehicles; while people who learn to ride a bicycle first and then learn a tricycle will turn to one side and can't ride in a straight line.

He doesn't understand what the principle is, but this rule basically applies to most people.

These people in the Han tribe were undoubtedly seeing bicycles for the first time, so they had no difficulty riding tricycles. They could just pedal and go.

Controlling the direction by turning the handlebars was easier than driving a cart pulled by livestock. The lever-and-iron-bar transmission handbrake installed on the front beam was also very sensitive. In summary, this was a vehicle that could be used at a glance without learning, and was even simpler than pushing a unicycle.

In addition, in order to verify the load-bearing capacity of the tricycle, several people squatted in the rear bucket at the same time. Although the riders felt a little strenuous, they could still ride on flat ground.

After these functions were successfully verified one by one, the people were all overjoyed, and then they asked about the price of the tricycle, and then quickly calculated in their minds how long it would take to save up their savings to buy such a tricycle.

However, Luo Chong couldn't say for sure about the price now. These were all hand-made verification vehicles, and the cost would definitely be higher than mass-produced ones, but he also guaranteed that the price of the tricycle would definitely not be more expensive than livestock.

This price is already very good. For those who want to own an animal but don't have that much money, a tricycle is the best choice.

After saying goodbye to the people, Luo Chong continued to head towards his home in Hanyang City. He distributed the tricycles he brought with him, leaving one in each of Liuyang County, Weishan County, Ruyang County, and Hanyang County, and placed them in local government offices for logistics purchases, so that they can often appear in the eyes of the people. Before mass production, tricycles can be advertised first.

He also distributed a few of those bicycles to the clerks in the government offices. They often have to go to various places to solve problems or investigate situations and collect data. It is very convenient to use bicycles to run errands. At least it is more economical than riding a horse.

Luo Chong himself returned home with a team of personal guards and pulled the remaining bicycles. As soon as he entered the house, he saw Xiaodie and Zhan Ying leading their two children to play in the yard. Next to them was Tang Yao, who had just returned from school, sitting in the pavilion practicing calligraphy. Xiaodie was also pointing out from time to time. It seemed that they were getting along well.

Luo Chong pushed his bicycle into the courtyard and saw this scene. He immediately rang the bell on the handlebar, and the courtyard immediately rang with a series of tinkling sounds.

Little Luo Cheng, wearing a black hat and open-crotch pants, was squatting on the ground, looking at something. When he heard the crisp ringing sound, he immediately looked over. Seeing that it was Luo Chong, he immediately patted his chubby little hands, staggered towards Luo Chong, hugged Luo Chong's calves, and looked up and called, "Dad."

"Hey, good son, do you miss your dad?"

Luo Chong picked him up, held him in his arms with one hand, and asked with his little butt.

Little Luo Cheng habitually stretched out an arm to hug Luo Chong's neck, and answered vaguely.

"Yes, Dad, I want to play with this." He kissed Luo Chong on the face as if to deal with it, and pointed at the bell that Luo Chong had just rang with his little hand.

"You little bastard, you're not saying you miss your daddy, you're really saying you want your daddy to bring you toys, right?" Luo Chong pretended to be angry and slapped his butt, feeling the softness within reach.

"Really, I miss my daddy for real, and the toys are real too." Little Luo Cheng pulled the hat on his head with his hands, looking at Luo Chong's serious answer.

"Oh, you're really honest." Luo Chong couldn't help but laugh at him.

"Mom said that people should be honest, Dad, let me play with that."

"Hahahaha, since you're so obedient, I'll let you play with it for a while." Luo Chong smiled and held him up with his hands so that he could touch the bell on the handlebar.

The little guy was smiling foolishly and fiddling with the bell, and while laughing he called for others to come and see him.

"Mom, sister, look, I made it ring."

Little Luo Lan, who was swinging with Zhan Ying on the side, also struggled to come over, and then several people came together to greet him.

Luo Chong immediately hugged his daughter with his other hand, enjoying a wonderful life with his arms around him and a group of children under his knees.

"Husband, is this the new bike you made? Why does it look so strange?" Xiaodie also came up with a smile, standing beside Luo Chong and looking at the bike and asked.

"Yes, the two wheels of this bike are arranged front and back, can it still stand?" Zhan Ying also asked while supporting little Luo Cheng who was fiddling with the bell.

"Hello, Han leader." Tang Yao, who was doing homework, came over to greet Luo Chong when she saw him coming back, and learned the etiquette of the Han tribe in a very detailed way.

"Well, I'm relieved to see that you are all fine. I've been busy with the production line of the mint recently, and I made a few bikes by the way. This is called a bicycle, also called a pedal bike. Don't look at its strange appearance, but it has great advantages. It is a means of transportation that can be ridden without livestock. It is faster and more labor-saving than walking. You will know it when you see it." Luo Chong greeted a few people and introduced the bicycle.

"This car can be ridden?!" Xiaodie couldn't help but widen her eyes in surprise. She had seen carts that were pulled and pushed, but it was the first time she had seen a car that could be ridden on and not pulled by animals. Not to mention that she had never seen it before, she couldn't even imagine it.

She had only heard of riding horses, cows, donkeys, deer, and elephants, but those were all living creatures. How could this inanimate car be ridden? Did she need to whip it?

"Hehe, you haven't seen it before? Today, your husband will let you see what a bicycle is."

He said, and asked Xiaodie and Zhan Ying to watch the two children, and he rode on the car in the yard, causing the whole family to exclaim.

The two wheels are arranged vertically so that the bike can stand upright. The direction of the front wheel can be controlled by twisting the handlebars. The power is provided by two pedals. It looks like the pedal-operated spinning machine invented by Luo Chong. Her husband really made full use of the pedal transmission. She didn't expect that this structure could also be used to provide power for vehicles.

"Dad, I want to ride." Little Luo Cheng watched Luo Chong pedaling and the whole family was laughing happily. It was as if Luo Chong had made a big toy for him. How could he not ride on such a fun thing? So he struggled in Xiaodie's arms.

Luo Chong said nothing, rode the bike and pressed the bell to Xiaodie's side, squeezed the brake, and stopped the bike instantly.

"Here, give me your son, you sit in the back." Luo Chong took his son and pointed at the back seat of the bicycle.

"Can someone sit in the back?!" Xiaodie was surprised. The back seat of the bicycle was right above the rear wheel, made of several iron bars. If another person sat on it, it would feel like riding on a wheel.

However, Xiaodie, who was bold by nature, did not refuse. With Luo Chong in front, she was not afraid.

After smoothing her long skirt and sitting sideways on the back seat, Xiaodie naturally hugged Luo Chong's waist. Luo Chong held his son in one hand and held the handlebars with the other. He rode in the yard again, turned around twice, said hello to Zhan Ying and others, and rode out of the house directly.

On the brick and stone avenue in Hanyang City, Luo Chong rode his bicycle happily with his wife and son. On the road, the excited shouts of little Luo Cheng kept coming, attracting the attention of many people. Many people who were fetching water at the entrance of the alley saw such a strange car coming and showed surprised eyes.

Especially those young people who have just got married, when they see the chieftain of the same age as themselves riding a bicycle with his wife and

children, they are extremely envious. With Luo Chong's image as an advertisement, bicycles, a magical tool that can travel without livestock, have also penetrated into the hearts of young people. Young people always accept new things faster, and the middle-aged and elderly people in the Han tribe have gradually adapted to the rhythm of the chieftain coming up with new things from time to time after Luo Chong has been working on technology for so many years. No matter what the chieftain comes up with, it is always good.

"Husband, this bicycle is really a good thing. With such thin two wheels, it can actually carry three people. Can women ride this kind of bicycle?" Xiaodie's long hair was blown by the breeze when riding, and she hugged Luo Chong's waist and asked happily.

"Of course you can ride it. I designed a women's bicycle that is slightly smaller than this one, and it is more convenient to get on and off the bicycle. However, you must wear pants when riding a bicycle, and it is not very convenient to wear a skirt.

I brought a few bicycles back this time. You, Zhan Ying, and mother, each have one. There are four colors. You can choose one later." Luo Chong also smiled and replied.

"Thank you, husband." Xiaodie replied, teasing her son who was resting his head on Luo Chong's shoulder.

The three of them rode around the ring road of Hanyang City and returned home. Luo Chong also asked someone to bring other women's bicycles to the house. The two children and their mother also came forward to ask and choose.

The curved beam fully demonstrated the feminine beauty. The most important thing is that it is easy to get on the bike. You can stretch your legs directly from the front to get on the bike, without having to lift your legs and go around the back of the bike like Luo Chong did. Even the riding posture will appear very dignified and beautiful.

Xiaodie chose the bright red one. Zhan Ying still remembered her and Luo Chong's love affair on the water. In addition, her daughter was also named Luo Lan, so she chose the light blue bicycle that represented the sky and water.

Finally, Xiaodie picked another bright red bicycle with curved handlebars and iron bar handbrakes, ready to give to her mother.

Tang Yao was watching with envy. Everything in the Han tribe was enough to make her envious. But when she learned that this beautiful and fun car was just invented by the Han leader, she was even more envious.

This is a good thing that other people in the Han tribe don't have yet, just like the glass windows in Luo Chong's house. Now, except for a few nobles and some public buildings, there are basically no windows made of glass.

As if seeing the eagerness in Tang Yao's eyes, Xiaodie suddenly rowed the car to Luo Chong and suggested.

"Husband, look, sister Tang Yao also lives in our house, and there are so many extra cars here. She also provided us with such useful herbs in the Han tribe. Why don't we give her one? Just as a thank you from the Tang tribe."

Tang Yao immediately covered her mouth in surprise. She didn't expect Xiaodie to be so generous and ready to give her such a generous gift. Not to mention the advanced design and excellent functions of this car, the materials used to make this car alone are probably worth a lot of money. None of the things on it can be made by the Tang tribe.

Luo Chong twitched his mouth and couldn't help thinking.

"I don't need to thank you. The Han tribe and the Tang tribe were originally fair trades. Ah, no, to be exact, the Tang tribe has taken a lot of advantage from the Han tribe.

In terms of medical technology, the two tribes also learn from each other and make progress together. It doesn't matter who helps whom. It's good enough to let Tang Yao live in my house and eat and drink for free. Now I want to give her a car?

This wife is probably too generous to be stupid, a spendthrift woman."

Tang Yao seemed to see Luo Chong's hesitation. Although she really wanted it in her heart, for the sake of the relationship between the two tribes, she hurried out and refused in her unskilled Chinese.

"Sister Xiaodie is too polite. This gift is too expensive. Tang Yao can't accept it. I am very grateful to be able to stay in your house to learn knowledge. You must not give me this car."

After she said this, if Luo Chong didn't agree, it would seem that he was not as generous as a woman, so he had to pretend to be generous and agreed.

Tang Yao was overjoyed and reluctantly chose a grass green ladies' bicycle. She blushed and bowed to Luo Chong several times to express her gratitude.

Xiaodie, who was standing next to her, turned her back to Tang Yao and secretly winked at Luo Chong, as if to say, "Look how well I've done. Come and praise me.

" Luo Chong was speechless for a while. What's wrong with this woman today? What's wrong with her?

Then he saw Xiaodie coming over and whispering to Luo Chong.

"Husband, that Shu Da guy has seven wives and more than a dozen children. Even the quiet Da Shu has four wives and nine children. You are the leader of the Han tribe. How can you be worse than your own people?"

Luo Chong's face suddenly showed several black lines, and he asked speechlessly, "What do you mean."

Xiao Die quietly pointed her mouth in the direction of Tang Yao, "Husband, I have talked to Sister Yao. Their Tang tribe has tens of thousands of people, and she is the next leader of the Tang tribe."

The meaning is obvious. Luo Chong can't continue to play dumb. He squinted his eyes and looked at Xiao Die seriously and asked back.

"Aren't you afraid that she will take your position as the boss? You said that she is the next leader of the Tang tribe. Their tribe still has tens of thousands of people. The power behind them is so strong. Aren't you afraid that she will bully you in the future?"

Xiao Die smiled sweetly, her face full of happiness. She asked back confidently and seriously.

"My husband brought me home on a deer, and I lived with him in a thatched hut. I also gave birth to a son for him. He won't let me be bullied, right?"

Tsk, women are good at asking such questions, it seems like they have a talent.

(End of this chapter)