Chapter 885 You are just talking on paper

Yuan Shenjue said: "He reported it the day before yesterday, saying that he spent a day in the workshop and saw the Baojun car with his own eyes, so there were some things that were obviously impossible to do, so he asked someone to rewrite them and send them over later."

Xinbao nodded, held the bowl with both hands, took a sip of porridge, and continued watching.

When the Saker Falcon flies, its claws are folded and pointed backwards. The feathers on its belly are mostly white, with a small portion being the same color as the feathers on its body. Therefore, it is not difficult to make a small concealing mechanism. When flying so high, you cannot see clearly below, so as long as you don't get caught, it will be seamless.

These can be made to match the color of the belly, and you can also make a few white ones. If you get new Saker Falcons later that can really be used, you can use them.

The two discussed it, and Xiang Xiaojun even took out a ruler and measured the dimensions of several places.

After Xinbao finished his meal and waited for a while, he went to practice martial arts. When he came back, the two had already finished their discussion.

Xinbao asked him, "Brother, do you want to play with Xinbao?"

Xiang Xiaojun smiled and said, "Your Highness, I won't go anymore. I'm going back to the workshop."

Well then, Xinbao went to the Qianqing Palace by himself, and after lunch, Xu Zhiyu came.

He sorted everyone's opinions into two parts, one which he thought was more reliable and feasible, and the other which he thought was less feasible.

Xinbao was very satisfied. While praising him, he took it and looked at it with Yeye.

The opinions and suggestions put forward by these people are varied.

For example, some suggested making it more luxurious, imitating certain patterns or shapes... Xinbao rejected them without hesitation.

Because we are just beginning now, our main focus is on researching the technology, and the appearance is something we can only consider after the technology is mature.

Besides, you are just talking about it on paper. You may think that the pictures of a hundred children and the three blessings of longevity and happiness are beautiful now, but when you really drive on the road, these fancy lines are not beautiful at all and are not safe. They are a disturbance to the drivers on the opposite side, no, to the coachmen.

Others suggested that we build a bigger one, at least one that can seat ten people... Xinbao temporarily rejected this idea. After all, after the one that seats ten is built, you want one that seats twenty. Making it bigger and adding a coachman or something is still not something that needs to be considered at this stage.

But it is possible to ride on it alone. After all, the roads along the capital are paved with extremely smooth bluestone slabs. Young officials like Gan Baibi and Xu Zhiyu often walk or ride horses to and from work. Riding such a vehicle is better than the bicycles of later generations. It is easy and not afraid of wind or rain.

In addition to the one-person trip, there is also a trip for multiple people. How many people should be there? She asked Xu Zhiyu: "If your father or mother goes out, how many people do they usually take with them?"

Xu Zhiyu smiled and said, "Your Highness, if my father goes to court, he doesn't bring many people with him, usually just a coachman and two servants. If he goes out, he brings more people with him, in addition to the coachman, at least four servants, and sometimes even guards. If my mother goes out, she brings even more people with her, in addition to the coachman, usually two to four guards, at least two personal maids and two maids, and sometimes one or two maids..."

Xinbao: “…”

She did some calculations in her head and realized that it was no wonder that someone wanted a car for ten people, as it couldn't accommodate even ten of them.

Xin Bao supported his little arms and thought seriously.

Emperor Mingpei bent one leg and let her sit on his lap. He watched with her but did not give any opinions. He just watched her cross out the words one by one.

Then Xinbao said decisively: "Never mind this, we won't do it for ten people."

She counted, "There are only one person, and five, or at most six people."

She explained to Xu Zhiyu earnestly: "Xiaoyu, although we want to sell cars, our main purpose is not to sell cars... We are here to research this kind of power-assisted machinery, and selling cars is just a byproduct, so that the court can save a little money. We are big and we can bully customers... No, we are rich and willful. In short, we don't have to worry about not being able to sell. Even if we can't sell it, it doesn't matter, because this is not the main thing."

"This kind of power-assisted machinery won't be used for a long time. We are researching it all the time. It's possible that in the next moment, we will develop a more powerful mechanical power and build a more powerful car. And it can be used not only in cars, but also in many other places. We are doing this for the development of national science and technology, not for making money. So we don't need to meet everyone's requirements."

Xu Zhiyu nodded quickly.

Emperor Mingpei said, "That's enough! Even if it's the women, as long as they don't leave the city, five or six people are enough in the city... A man with two servants and a driver is enough. Sometimes these people are surrounded by people, not necessarily because they really need so many people, but just for the sake of ostentation. When this kind of car is promoted, they can't carry more, so naturally they won't bring more."

Xinbao nodded. "This type of car can be guaranteed. When a new model is launched, you can trade in the old car for a new one, and the old car can be exchanged for some silver... But at that time, you have to write down how many kilograms it can carry. If they insist on squeezing a lot of people in and it gets damaged, the warranty will not be covered."

Xu Zhiyu nodded: "I'll make a note of it."

Xinbao continued to read on.

There are many smart people in the court. In addition to the aesthetic aspect, they also put forward suggestions on practicality, and some of them are really useful.

For example, someone proposed the concept of a turn signal.

Nowadays, when turning a horse-drawn carriage or an ox-drawn cart, people still stretch their arms and shout. If there is a turning bell that does not ring at other times but rings when turning, it can also warn others.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

Xinbao thought it was right, so he circled it.

Others say that a small push-pull table can be added to the host seat in the middle. When one person is alone, it can be pushed aside to lean on it. When two people are together, it can be placed in the middle to place a cup of tea.

This can also be done.

In short, there are many interesting little designs.

Xinbao circled them himself, discussed them with Yeye, deleted two, and then asked Xu Zhiyu to send them to Xiang Xiaojun.

I originally thought that it might not be completed before the New Year, but unexpectedly, a prototype car was made before it was sealed.

Since the power-assisted mechanical power is almost perfect, it is equivalent to the "foundation" already being there, and it is much easier to just build the surface.

The third generation of Baojun cars is slightly larger and taller than the second generation, and a bit like the baseball cap of later generations.

The driver's seat was turned into a two-seater, lower than the rear one.

The driver sits on the left, and someone can sit next to him. There are also foot pedals on both sides, but there is a steering wheel only on the left.

The furnishings inside were slightly modified, the seats were moved forward, and according to the suggestion, a small push-pull table was made. There is also a round head in the front, which can be pressed down normally. If it is lifted up, it can be used as a small tea table. There is a small box underneath, which can hold a book or some sundries.

A servant seat was added behind the chair, with a simple back-to-back style facing both sides. This way, one can keep an eye on both sides of the road. Secondly, it is also convenient to get up occasionally and walk around the chair to pour tea for the master.

The biggest difference is that the top of the driver's cab, which is in front of the owner's seat, is made into a large glass window. The owner can see the scenery by looking up. This is really a design that improves the user experience.

(End of this chapter)