After leaving the Ministry of Works, Li Yuanzhao still looked puzzled and asked, "Old Fang, when did you become so easy to talk to?"
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "It's fair competition. We just want to convince him. The strength of our products is there. How can we lose?"
"What's more... it takes only one mouth to spread rumors, but it takes a lot of effort to refute them! Who would listen to his explanation when yellow mud falls on his crotch?"
"You are amazing!"
Having promised Jiang Liang, Fang Zhengyi naturally wouldn't go back on his word.
If you promise to help him clarify, then you must clarify it.
The popularity of bicycles on the market now has reached expectations, so there is no need to cheat if we can just beat our competitors.
In addition, what Jiang Liang said does make sense.
If he really keeps using negative tactics, although it is in line with business common sense, it is obviously not in line with the moral values of the court.
By then, all the officials will rise up in opposition, which will be another headache.
It would be better to take this opportunity to recruit more people from the Ministry of Industry, as many as possible.
When the Academy of Sciences is established in the future, competition with the Ministry of Industry is almost inevitable, and Jiang Liang’s worries are also very inevitable.
The so-called integration of industry, academia and research in later generations does not exist at all at present.
The craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry are integrated with production and research, and the so-called research component is very low.
Fang Zheng was very clear about this. As long as he could keep Jiang Liang stable now, he would have no pressure when the big thing was accomplished.
"Your Highness, we still have some time in the afternoon, and before tomorrow's newspaper comes out, let's quickly find someone to continue smearing him!"
"walk slowly."
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In more than a month.
The situation in the capital was changing rapidly, and bicycles, with the help of newspapers, Jinyiwei and other large and small organizations, set off one trend after another!
The first Taoyuan Cup Speed Race was successfully launched.
Starting from the capital, going to Taoyuan County, Taoyuan County provides free food and accommodation for one night.
The prizes are generous and very tempting.
The first prize winner is Jinyiwei Meng Weimin - Giving Up the Pear for the People, a limited edition gold card!
The second prize winner is Jinyiwei Meng Weimin - Smashing the Jar for the People, a limited edition silver card!
The third prize is a painting signed by Meng Weimin.
Each of the finalists from the 4th to the 50th place will be awarded an iron plate engraved with a bicycle!
The total cost of all the prizes added up to less than five taels of silver.
The people of the capital were instantly excited and looked everywhere for bicycles.
A bicycle that originally cost only five cents has now reached a price as high as five taels due to scalpers' speculation!
In order to prevent bicycles from being ruined by scalpers, Fang Zhengyi specially called the Fenghuo Gang to return to their original business and launch an attack everywhere.
It’s an old property, but it can’t deal with a scalper like you?
However, no matter how strict the measures are, it is difficult to completely control such things. There will inevitably be some omissions, but they will not affect the overall situation.
Those who are rich and can’t wait to make reservations have already found scalpers to buy them in advance. After all, as long as they can get Meng Weimin’s gold and silver cards, the returns will be hundreds or thousands of times!
Within just two days, thousands of bicycles were sold throughout the capital.
Liu Zhongshun, who was still building a house on wasteland outside Taoyuan County, received the news and guidance from Fang Zhengyi in advance and built several model houses and a temporary sales point overnight.
By the way, three huge billboards were erected on the street, such as Taoyuan New City, picturesque scenery, free school, direct access to the capital, convenient transportation, and Jinyiwei designated training ground...
There are also various beautiful planning prospects in the future that may not necessarily be realized.
When the competition officially started, there was an unprecedented bustling scene outside the city gate.
There was a huge crowd of people, shoulder to shoulder, and countless people came to watch.
In addition, countless doctors, carrying large and small bags and their apprentices, had already ambushed along the way.
There must be quite a few people injured today, just waiting for the opening!
As this was the first time to organize such a large-scale event, Fang Zhengyi was afraid that someone would get hurt, so he specially asked someone to explain some techniques such as energy distribution to prevent everyone from rushing at the beginning and causing accidents.
On the day of the competition, the top three were successfully selected.
The first place is Zhang Biao, the second place is Zhou Tie...the third place is a passerby from Beijing.
Although the event went smoothly, there were still serious accidents on the day in which hundreds of people were injured.
The doctors in the capital city shouted that it was the New Year and all of them became die-hard fans of bicycles.
Although they were only minor injuries, Fang Zhengyi, as the instigator, was still inevitably dragged to the court by Emperor Jing to be severely criticized.
Although it was criticized, the publicity effect obviously reached a new peak!
Following the bicycle racing competition, the bicycle modification competition made its debut.
As long as it is selected as practical by the judges, there will be a bonus of ten taels of silver!
Many people who have some skills took the initiative to participate in the competition.
The weird and useless designs are really eye-opening.
Some have pedals replaced with hand cranks, some have a reclining position, some have a rifle mounted on the front, and some have a seat with a backrest...
Someone even had a sudden idea and installed a rearview mirror on the bicycle!
Given the current performance of this bicycle, it is not very useful, but it is very creative!
It really shocked Fang Zheng again and again!
Apart from anything else, the people of Dajing are extremely creative due to the stimulation of money!
Although most of them are not very practical, you can always pick up one or two useful things in them.
We can take this opportunity to accumulate a wave of talents for the establishment of a future academy of sciences.
The winners have left records, which can be used to recruit people more accurately in the future, saving a lot of effort. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!
The modification competition is undoubtedly another strong wave of communication.
After this, the third game began again.
It’s just that the threshold for this competition is much lower.
This time we’re not comparing anything else, we’re comparing aesthetics!
It's called the Painting Contest.
As the name suggests, the car's skin is changed, and whoever paints the car most beautifully will win the prize. As for the judging, it will be left to public voting.
After a fierce voting, the first prize was successfully selected.
The winner is Prince Dajing, Li Yuanzhao.
On the day of winning the award, Li Yuanzhao stood proudly on the podium with his hands on his hips and one hand on his bicycle.
With his mouth wide open, he watched the people below the stage cheering and waving.
Fang Zheng secretly looked down upon him from the audience.
This shameless guy painted the pattern of a dragon robe on the car, using bright yellow color.
What the hell is the difference between this and my father, the district chief, winning the first prize?
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After three events, and with heavy publicity from newspapers, bicycles could be seen everywhere on the streets.
Bicycles have become a hot topic of discussion in Beijing.
Bicycle? Would it be appropriate for you not to give a bicycle to your bride? Nowadays, who doesn’t give a bicycle to their bride?
How can you still have face if you don't have a bicycle at home? You can't even take out five cents of silver, right?
The prince is riding a bicycle, so shouldn’t we common people get one?
Quietly, bicycle sales have skyrocketed and are still continuing...
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