The conversation of the merchant next to him attracted the father and son. "I heard that there are 55 kinds of patents for sale in this expo, including soap, glass, bicycles, toothpaste, etc., and this time the transfer of patents needs to wait in line, I came half a month ago, and I was ranked at No. 50." "I came here a month ago, and I was only on the 30th, so I guess there are a lot of people who buy patents." Qiao Zhiyong stood up curiously and walked to the adjacent table and asked, "May I ask the two gentlemen, what does it mean to visit the expo?" ”

One of the middle-aged men smiled and said, "Little brother, you must have just come to the capital." Since the patent for the exposition is the property of the Academy of Sciences, there is a huge business opportunity in it, so the people who buy it are very popular. In order to reflect fairness, it must come first and come first, so the yamen, which hosts the expo, requires those who buy patents to line up to receive license plates. Those who are first in line are given priority to purchase the right to the patent. With patent rights, you can set up a factory to produce products. It is estimated that the number plate will be issued to 500 miles away! ”

didn't expect the patent to be so popular, Qiao Zhiyong was anxious when he heard it, and immediately returned to the table to discuss with his father. After eating half of the meal, the father and the two hurried to Wangfujing. A palace in the most prosperous area of Wangfujing temporarily became the address of the exposition. At the moment, there are not many people who receive the license plate in front of the door, and the two of them received the number plate very smoothly, and their number plate is 555. In this regard, the two of them were very depressed, and they were in no mood to play in the afternoon.

Early the next morning, the two rushed to Wangfujing. The fair was scheduled to open at 8 a.m. sharp, and they arrived before 7 a.m. At this moment, the colorful flags fluttering in front of the expo, the gongs and drums are noisy, and the door is already overcrowded, and it can be said that the vast majority of people are here to join in the fun. See this boiling scene. Old Man Qiao seemed to be infected, and he was in no mood to watch the excitement. Qiao Zhiyong looked at the large slogan in front of the expo and regretted that Weishenme had not arrived in the capital earlier.

The slogan in front of the exposition reads: Chinese Imperial Academy of Science and Technology. In order to patronize the people of Li and benefit the people, it was decided to sell the patented products of the Institute of Science and Technology. The Academy of Science and Technology guarantees that all patented products transferred will make money. The number of products is limited, and it is hoped that powerful merchants and industrialists will actively buy them. There is a detailed text under the slogan that the Institute of Science and Technology does not only transfer patents. And from setting up a factory, producing products to sales, one-stop service. Zuihou's few words are the most eye-catching, and they are also the ones that make buyers tickle the most.

A gong rang out. The four red-painted gates of the fair opened, and the anxiously waiting people poured in. Purely looking at the excitement aside, those holding numbered plates went straight to the point. There are already many factories in the south of the country, but they are still hot. As a result, 10 patents were issued. The two transferred patents are 100,000 silver dollars. And those small patents and cheap ones have been swept away. After all, Mr. Qiao is lonely and unheard, Qiao Zhiyong has obviously seen the "big market", and he knows in his heart that those hot patents that have been robbed madly, and those patented varieties with small investment and quick results, will soon become famous.

Somewhat unexpectedly, the bicycle patent was not cared for. But the two of them walked to the bicycle patent counter and were shocked, the bicycle patent transfer fee was 1.5 million silver dollars, and the investment also required 300,000 silver dollars. Such a large sum of money is simply astronomical, and it is terrible. No one cares, no surprises. After all, the transfer of patents is a new thing, and there are great risks. Especially since the amount of investment is so huge. The average person can't afford it. The two of them hesitated in front of the bicycle counter, looking at the wooden model of a large or small bicycle, and couldn't bear to move.

To tell the truth, Qiao Zhiyong has seen foreigners' bicycles in Shanghai, one is big and the other is small, that is, simple and simple. These two bicycle models have large front and rear wheels, and there are tile covers, which can prevent mud spots from gradually reaching the body in rainy days, and this function is the biggest highlight. Qiao Zhiyong felt that although the bicycle investment was huge, the business opportunities were also huge, and he was interested in buying bicycle patents. He knows that the patent fee is barely enough, and with the reputation of the Qiao family, the investment fee can be borrowed. Qiao Zhiyong tested his father's meaning, but Old Man Qiao shook his head, feeling that the risk was too great and it was not successful. For this reason, the two of them stood in front of the counter and chattered.

About an hour after the opening of the expo, Deng Zixuan and Wan'er came to the door in a carriage, the two dressed in disguise, Deng Zixuan wore polite sunglasses, and Wan'er was also very plain. They mingled in the crowd, like a pair of ordinary businessmen. "Zixuan, it's almost time to catch up with the bazaar, I didn't expect so many people to come today!" Wan'er was surprised. Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "People's curiosity is troubled, in fact, it is impossible for so many people to really buy patents, but there are many people who have played a stimulating role. ”

Sure enough, many counters in the hospital have been closed, but there are still many people chattering around the counters, tirelessly asking when the patents will be transferred again. Deng Zixuan saw that the bicycle counter was full of birds, so he motioned for Wan'er to go and visit, and happened to see a father and son debating. "Father, you can't be timid to take the general's seat, I think there must be no problem with the bike, we can't miss this opportunity?" Qiao Shan shook his head and said, "No one is interested in this bicycle, so you should die!" After Old Man Qiao finished speaking, he turned his head and left the counter, where was Qiao Zhiyong.

Deng Zixuan saw the young man's depressed expression and said: "Young man, if I am not mistaken, it was your father who left just now, and you want to buy a bicycle patent, but your father does not agree?" "Yes sir, the investment is so huge that my father does not dare to take risks." Qiao Zhiyong replied truthfully. Deng Zixuan asked with interest: "Do you think that although investing in bicycles is risky, it is also profitable?" "Sir, I don't want to hide it, I think it's worth it." "Where are you from, what's your name?"

"Sir, contemptible Qiao, from Shanxi!" "Could it be the Qiao family in the ancient city of Pingyao?" "Exactly!" Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "Young man, you are very discerning, with the strength of your Qiao family, there should be no problem in buying bicycle patents." Come to my house tonight, and I'll be in charge of convincing your father that you'll be worthwhile. After Deng Zixuan finished speaking, he told Qiao Zhiyong the address. Qiao Zhiyong was a little stupid, Deng Zixuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Young man, you have to seize every opportunity, otherwise you will regret it." ”

Exit the bike counter. Wan'er was a little confused: "Why are you interested in them on a whim." "About the story of the Qiao family compound in Shanxi, Deng Zixuan once visited the ancient city of Pingyao in later generations. Maybe it's some kind of indescribable complex. prompted him to fulfill the father and son. Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "The father and son are one of the leaders of Shanxi's ticket number, and the modern financial industry has expanded on a large scale, and the individual-based ticket number may have to be reshuffled." This is the most haode proof that the Qiao family father and son are interested in industrial development. ”

Deng Zixuan continued: "Modern industry is still in its infancy in the west, if the Qiao family takes the lead in building a modern factory in the west, its role in promoting and radiating the industrial development of the west is huge, and its long-term significance is immeasurable. It is also the government's duty to encourage the private sector to develop into industry in a big way, and this is the purpose of helping them. In the evening, you make a move. I want to entertain this pair of Qiao family father and son! ”

When night came, Old Man Qiao, under the repeated persuasion of his son, set off from the inn to Deng Zixuan's official residence. After all, in the capital, the eyes are black. Suddenly, someone reaches out to help, so why not. As the saying goes, one more friend has one more way, and you can get to know someone with status in the capital, in short, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. This is Qiao Zhiyong's idea. Old Man Qiao didn't think so. This stranger took the initiative to help, perhaps to understand the situation in Shanxi, or to benefit for some kind of benefit. This year is not profitable, as long as the other party is not afraid of interests, Mr. Qiao is holding the idea of seeing, maybe the two sides have common interests and can find business opportunities, in short, it will be decided according to the situation.

The carriage stopped at the mouth of an alley, and the driver informed the alley that there were soldiers standing guard at the mouth of the alley to prevent idle people from entering. Horse-drawn carriages were not allowed in. The father and son got out of the car in confusion. Qiao Zhiyong paid the fare, and the two walked towards the alley. Sure enough, I found that there were guards standing guard at the entrance of the alley. "Who is this gentleman? There are guards at the mouth of the alley! Qiao Shan was a little surprised, and his legs were a little weak. Qiao Zhiyong was also a little confused: "Dad, the other party's dress is a businessman, and he is very elegant, as for what the other party's identity is, you will know when we meet in a while." ”

From the entrance of the alley, two high-speed, formidable plainclothes guards flashed out. One of the plainclothes guards stepped forward to stop them and asked, "May I ask if you are the father and son of the Qiao family?" Qiao Zhiyong replied: "We are the father and son of the Qiao family, my name is Qiao Zhiyong, this is my father." Excuse me, sir, is this the so-and-so number? The plainclothes guard smiled: "This is so-and-so, the president's official residence, you are guests invited by the president, please come with us!" ”

Hearing the word president, Old Man Qiao immediately trembled and could hardly walk. Qiao Zhiyong was also taken aback, and cold sweat broke out from his forehead. After all, he was young and hurriedly supported his father. The guard said kindly: "Don't be afraid, the president is very easy-going. Didn't you meet the president at the fair during the day, and in order to greet you, the president's wife has prepared food and drinks, and is waiting for you to come to the door. ”

From the mouth of the alley to the gate of the president's residence, the Qiao family father and son seemed to have entered an unconscious state, and their brains were almost blank. The President personally invited unrelated poor people to his home, which was something that had never been done before. Who is the president? Like the emperors of the past, this kind of shock and honor is like a dream for the Qiao family father and son. The two of them kept pinching their thighs while walking, and the techniques were the same, which was very funny.

Needless to say, the Qiao family father and son came out of the president's official residence, and it was already late at night. At the banquet of Deng Zixuan's hospitality, the father and son didn't drink much, but the wine was not drunk and everyone was drunk. Back at the inn, Old Man Qiao held his right hand in his left hand and sighed, "I'm not dreaming!" The president personally shook hands with me and entertained us, and our ancestral grave was smoking! "Daddy! This is not a dream, tonight we went to the president's house as a guest, and the president gave us a warm welcome. ”

Old man Qiao closed his eyes and savored, Qiao Zhiyong walked around on the ground excitedly, the two of them were intoxicated by the great happiness and couldn't extricate themselves, this night the father and son of the Qiao family almost didn't close their eyes all night. Early the next morning, the Qiao family father and son went to the expo to buy a bicycle patent. According to Deng Zixuan's proposal, the Qiao family and his son agreed to build a bicycle factory in Xi'an to facilitate the radiation and circulation to the west. In this regard, Deng Zixuan promised to provide them with steam boilers and steam engines at a low price, and the machine tools and equipment purchased were also supplied at a low price.

At the same time, Deng Zixuan sent a report to the Xi'an Municipal Government to give necessary help to the Qiao family father and son to set up a factory in Xi'an. The Institute of Science and Technology also sent engineers to Xi'an to track the whole process until the bicycle was produced. When the Qiao family and his son returned to Pingyao, many ticket merchants heard that the president had personally summoned them, and vigorously supported the Qiao family and his son to run the factory, which immediately caused a sensation in Shanxi. Many ticket number merchants have asked for shares, and they are out of control. (To be continued......)

PS: This is a bright spot in the flames of war, and the pace of the empire's advance is beginning to pick up.