"Oh my, oh my, it really rode away! Great, it did it!"
"It's a success! It's a success! Two wheels can run so fast!"
"No need for oxen or horses, just our own two legs! That's amazing! We won't have to walk anymore!"
Among the many islands belonging to the Li family, Thunder Island, which has the highest security level, is next to another much larger island, where several hundred people of Zhengjiazhuang, young and old, live.
At this moment, the island was in complete jubilation because of the experiment's success once again!
This island will be named Future Island!
When they first settled down, everyone found the name bestowed upon them by the princess difficult to pronounce.
But the princess said that technology will change the future.
What they loved to study every day was considered by others to be strange and frivolous skills, not worthy of being discussed in a refined manner, but the princess said that these things were called science and technology.
Many years later, technology will bring about earth-shattering changes to the entire Tianwu!
Everyone will be amazed by technology and horrified by the changes it will bring!
In fact, the Zheng family didn't have such great ambitions; they just liked it.
But with the princess having such high expectations of them, they suddenly felt they could give it a try!
Give it a try!
Leaving Zhengjiazhuang and retreating to the southeast coast, outsiders might think that leaving one's hometown brings much bitterness and reluctance.
The host family also tried their best to compensate them, wanting to provide them with a better environment and better support.
Actually, they weren't unhappy at all!
Previously in Zhengjiazhuang, under the watchful eyes of the emperor and the world, they had to be extremely cautious and hesitant to do anything new or unusual!
Now that I'm far away from the world, I can finally unleash my potential and get things done.
The more labor-saving and lightweight plow solved the problem of difficult farming for the people.
Shock-absorbing horse-drawn carriages made travel more convenient and comfortable for ordinary people.
The labor-saving washing machine meant that even the maids and servants in wealthy households no longer had fingers that were red and swollen like radishes in winter...
After ten years, the name of the Science and Technology Island is known to everyone in Tianwu.
Even if they don't know where the Science and Technology Island is, the elderly and children on the streets can still talk about it in great detail.
Every time something new is launched, it becomes a nationwide sensation.
And this time, the two-wheeled bicycle was a success!
Several craftsmen in their thirties, along with a group of teenagers, were happily wiping and polishing the two-wheeled bicycle, not wanting it to get even a speck of dust on it.
One craftsman said, "When the princess sent the fleet out to sea to find rubber, I didn't think much of it. Now I realize how useful it is. The sealing effect is a million times better than cork. I never imagined that it could be made into wheels that are shock-absorbing and lightweight!"
“That’s right, that’s right! These tires would definitely work better on the carriage! Shall we give it a try?” Another companion was eager to give it a try.
As a result, the suggestion was immediately rejected by the master chef who was stroking his beard.
"When we're working on something, the most important thing is to be practical! These two bicycles are much bigger than the one the princess drew, and they look clumsy. We should find a way to improve them!"
"In addition, besides two-wheeled vehicles, we also need to think about three-wheeled vehicles as soon as possible. The princess said that three-wheeled vehicles can not only carry people, but are also more convenient for transporting goods."
The other craftsmen, though discouraged by the cold water, responded with smiles.
"Understood, Master Chef. The basic form of the two-wheeled vehicle is complete; further refinement won't be difficult."
"Yes, I'll think of a tricycle. It just so happens that the matriarch's birthday is in a few days! We can present one to her and let her ride in one of our tricycles and enjoy the festivities on the streets of Quanzhou!"
"Haha, if the old lady takes a pedicab to the street, she won't be watching the show, she'll be the one being watched!"
Everyone chattered excitedly, but in the end, they went to the side, turned on the tap, took a sip of water, washed their hands, and then dispersed.
This tap water comes from mountain springs, piped down, and now reaches every household, which is really convenient.
Before they had taken two steps, a loud bang came from Thunder Island next to them, and a plume of black smoke rose from the island.
Everyone immediately stopped and listened anxiously for a long time before the bell, which did not sound any call for help, finally let out a sigh of relief.
"I wonder what my third uncle and the others are plotting again. They're always giving me a fright."
"I heard it's a cannon that's placed on a ship. Last time, the young masters of the main family almost suffered a loss at sea at the hands of Japanese pirates, so they planned to blow up the pirates' lair!"
The group whispered among themselves for a few moments before being called out by the head chef.
"Just say a few words among yourselves, and remember not to spread it around. The things on Thunder Island are the means by which our master and we make a living. If someone with ulterior motives finds out, it will be a big problem!"
"Don't worry, Master, we know what we're doing!"
"That's right, I'd rather die than be a traitor!"
"Those who couldn't keep their mouths shut were all sent to Quanzhou. We don't want to leave home!"
"I'm going to find a furnace to fix the bearings!"
"I'll go too! The bicycle tubes are still too thick. If they were thinner, they could support more weight!"
Fearing another scolding, everyone made up an excuse and slipped away.
The head chef, with his hands behind his back, laughed and scolded, "These idiots, only the master doesn't mind them, and still treats them like treasures!"
A boy standing nearby, eager to join the conversation, asked, "Master chef, what kind of blueprints did the princess send over the other day? I heard they can fly in the sky, is that true?"
Before the head chef could respond, class ended.
A group of eight- or nine-year-old boys rushed over like a swarm of bees, but were all disappointed when they saw that the experiment was over.
So the brats surrounded the head chef and pretended to cry and make a scene.
"Waaah, Grandpa, we still haven't seen the bicycle!"
"How does a two-wheeled vehicle move? I want to see! I want to see!"
The master chef would scold his apprentices without hesitation, and when he got angry, he would kick them.
But he has never lacked patience and affection for these hopes for the future of Zhengjiazhuang.
You know, he started following his father around that age, gradually going from being interested to becoming proficient, until now he's taking on a major responsibility.
"Okay, okay, stop messing around. I'll have someone bring the two-wheeled vehicle back, and you can all give it a try!"
The head chef gently comforted the children and then shooed one of the boys, who was about half a year old, to push the cart.
Soon, the two-wheeled vehicle was pushed back.
The boys weren't even as tall as the bicycle seat. When they were put on it, their feet couldn't reach the pedals, and they were so anxious that they scratched their heads and cheeks.
In the end, one of the bravest kids stretched his leg under the beam and rode around the threshing ground several times, making the other kids run and jump after him as if they had discovered a new continent.
Inspired, the head chef called out to the young boy, "The princess said that children and women are the easiest to earn money from!"
"Quickly write this down for me: prioritize small bicycles, suitable for children, with training wheels in the back, easy to learn and less likely to fall! Maybe the money earned from just one small bicycle will be enough to equip the fleet with a cannon!"
The boy quickly wrote it down and sent it out.
In just half a month, a hundred exquisite and novel bicycles of various sizes were delivered to Quanzhou, immediately sparking a cycling craze among the young masters and ladies of the various families.
Each family could afford horses, but horses were uncontrollable, riding them was too dangerous, and the need for horses to defecate and urinate was embarrassing for the elegant and noble young masters and ladies.
Riding a bike is great! You can go whenever you want, stop whenever you want, no need to feed it grass or feed it, it doesn't smell or get dirty, and you'll be the coolest kid in town whenever you go out.
As a result, the small bicycles were quickly hyped up, with one selling for a full two hundred taels of silver, yet there were still no buyers.
Although it's not quite as good as the master chef had hoped, with a bicycle being equivalent to a cannon, it's not far off!
Just then, the second batch of bicycles was loaded onto a ship and headed to Xindu...
The wealthy families in Xindu are even more numerous; they should all prepare their wallets, ready to be robbed again by "new technology"!
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