The installation fee of fifty gold is not cheap for ordinary people, but for the rich, it is a piece of cake.

There are a lot of people grabbing hundreds of thousands or even millions of gold villas in the commercial city, not to mention these two jujubes!

Xianyang, as the capital of Great Qin, is full of wealthy families, and fifty gold is not enough in their eyes to listen to two tunes in the Qinglou.

"Brother Huang, guess how many telephones were installed yesterday alone?"

The day after the phone information was made public, Ying Heng took yesterday's data and happily entered the palace to find Ying Feiyu.

"How much?"

Ying Feiyu was also quite curious.

"More than a thousand ......!"

Ying Heng excitedly stretched out a finger, "I know that the Communications Department was very busy yesterday, but I didn't expect so many installations!" This is only the first day, and the days to come are still long, and half of Xianyang will be installed with a telephone! ”

He is partly responsible for the manufacture of the telephone, and now seeing so many people installing it, he is suddenly full of accomplishment and excitement.

"Hmmm! The reason why I have reduced the installation fee is to make the phone more widely available and more people can use it! ”

Ying Feiyu was quite satisfied with this figure, and it did achieve the expected effect.

"Brother Huang can rest assured, yesterday I ordered someone to use the train to transport some of the built telephones to all counties and counties, to ensure that other counties can also be installed smoothly!"

Ying Heng knew what he meant, but he was afraid that the news would be blocked, and there would be a situation like the last time in Longxi.

If the communication is developed enough, the news will definitely leak out, and the loss will be stopped in time!

"Good! You do things, I don't worry! ”

Ying Feiyu smiled and nodded.

"Alas! Not to mention how much manpower and material resources were invested in research and development, it costs a lot to manufacture telephones and telephone cables! The installation fee of 50 gold per household is too little, and it is impossible to return the cost at all, let alone make money! ”

Ying Heng said regretfully.

That is, the business was too profitable in the past, and suddenly there was one who was not profitable, and he felt that he was not used to it!

"I can't think of it that way! If the installation fee is still charged according to the previous 5,000 gold, there will definitely not be so many people to install! Tongwuhou and Zhang Shangshu will not wave their hands and install a hundred telephones to open a public telephone shop! Moreover, the installation fee is high, and the cost of public telephones will also increase, and the people will not get much convenience from it! ”

"Think about it from another angle, although we have reduced the installation fee, there are more people who can install it, and we can make a lot more money every month with the usage fee! This is not a one-time charge, but a long-term use, and there is an income every month! ”

"Before the price reduction, it is estimated that the installation yesterday will not exceed 50, and it can collect 250,000 gold, and the monthly usage fee can be 2,500 gold! Now the installation fee is reduced, yesterday installed a thousand, collected 50,000 gold, and the subsequent monthly use fee can also collect 50,000 gold, so calculated, the monthly use fee can be more than 40,000 gold, five months of work, will be the difference of 200,000 gold earned! What about the follow-up? After installing the phone, it can't take only four or five months......? ”

Ying Feiyu analyzed this matter for him from a different angle, which made his mouth suddenly open and his eyes lit up.

"Brother Huang, it turns out that there is still this benefit in reducing the installation fee? Not only can more people install telephones, promote communication, and facilitate people, but also bring greater profits to the Ministry of Communications? Is this the equivalent of what you said before...... small profits and quick turnover? ”

After Ying Heng heard these words, he suddenly opened, as if he had opened the door to some new world, and his eyes burst with light, "It turns out that the Ministry of Communications has not lost money, but it has just made money in a different way!" ”

"Haha! Almost......! ”

Receiving his adoring gaze, Ying Feiyu smiled slightly, "But my original idea was really simple, that is, I wanted to attract more people to install phones and promote communication by reducing the installation fee!" ”

"Brother Huang, you're too powerful, aren't you? The simplest idea can achieve this effect, but what would it look like if it was serious......? ”

Ying Heng instantly turned into a little fan brother, and his eyes kept flashing little stars, "Brother Huang, or I won't study any technology, just learn to do business with you, and I will definitely not worry about eating and drinking in the future!" ”

"What? Brother Huang, are you worried about eating and drinking now? Or is there a lack of money on hand? ”

Ying Feiyu asked instead of answering.

"No, hehe!"

He, like Huang Yuan, as long as it is something that is researched and manufactured by them, he can get a certain amount of dividends, and it is endless.

Just like this phone call, the more production and installation, the more money they will get to pay.

Coupled with his status as a prince, the imperial court will also issue a part of the money every month.

He is also in charge of electricity, and he also has a large amount of dividends every month, which can save a large part of the money in addition to daily expenses, which cannot be spent at all!

"Isn't that the end of it? If you don't have to worry about food and clothing, and you have money to spare, why should you give up technology? Moreover, the purpose of researching science and technology is not to make money, but to develop Daqin and lead the people to live a better life! ”

Ying Feiyu hurriedly waved his hand and persuaded him to dispel this idea.

It was not easy to find a talent who is interested in science and technology and loves to study, how can he easily change careers?

If you are short of money, it's fine, but Winheng is not short of money!

"Haha, Brother Huang, that's what I said, look at the ...... that scares you!"

Seeing his serious expression, Ying Heng suddenly laughed, "Brother Huang, don't worry, as long as I still have a breath, I will definitely not give up technology!" Not only me, but also my son and son-in-law in the future, as long as they are interested in science and technology, they can study together! ”

"Brother Huang, you can't make such jokes again in the future! Money is easy to make, and people like you don't often have it! ”

Usually Ying Feiyu scares others with words, but I didn't expect to scare this little-spoken Ying Heng enough today.

Although there is systematic help, you can find drawings or exchange things.

But what's the use of just having drawings and no one studying manufacturing?

Exchanging things costs prestige, and it's impossible to count on this to popularize all kinds of machines!

"Haha! All right! The speed of the telephone consumption is very fast these days, and I just took the time to report the good news, so that the royal brother was also happy, and now I have to go back! ”

After a few conversations, Ying Heng prepared to return to the factory to supervise the production of the craftsmen.

"It's ......!"

Knowing that he was busy, it was not easy to take a trip to the palace, so he didn't keep it anymore, "Since you have entered the palace, let's go and see my father before leaving, he said a few days ago, you are busier than me, it is too difficult to see you!" ”

"Okay, I'll go over now! But I bet my current father won't be able to take care of me! ”

Ying Heng said with a smile.

"Uh...... It seems to be really, haha! ”

At first, Ying Feiyu didn't react, and then thought about it, the phone hadn't been studied when the scumbag father said that a few days ago.

Now that there is such a novelty as the telephone, it must be a lot of fun.

In fact, just as they thought, Ying Heng was informed and when he arrived at Yuxiu Palace, Ying Zheng was holding a microphone and talking to Lian'er, who was resting in the apse.

Obviously, it was only a few steps away, and the two had to chat in this way.

Yingheng really wants to remind you that as long as you pick up the phone and start talking, every second will cost money, even if you have money, it won't be so wasted, right?

Later, I thought about it, forget it, after opening his mouth, he will inevitably be reprimanded, my father is rich, let him go happily.

He said a word of greeting, and when he saw that they were chatting energetically, he said goodbye and left.

Ying Zheng didn't mean to keep it, he was still grinning, he didn't know what to talk about with the person on the other end of the phone, he just waved his hand at Ying Heng casually!

Ying Heng also guessed this situation, didn't pay attention to it at all, and strode out of the palace!

……

From the beginning of the installation of the telephone, the hottest topic in the whole Xianyang is nothing more than this.

People are asking each other for phone numbers, and even those who can't afford to install them are asking if their neighbors and relatives have telephones.

If you encounter something urgent in the future, you can still find someone by phone as soon as possible!

Recently, the business of the telegraph agency has not been generally good, almost all of the content is similar, they are all asking if the other party can give a contact information, and if there is any urgent matter in the future, you can call.

Those who can't afford to install a phone are also running to see who has installed a phone in the neighborhood or relatives, asking for a number to leave for their relatives!

Once upon a time, when we met each other, the first thing we said was, have you eaten? How are you doing lately?

The first thing we say when we meet now is, what is your phone number?

If the other party says no, then ask what is your neighbor's phone number? What is your relative's phone number?

Many people have begun to carry a small notebook in their arms so that they can record each other's phone numbers at any time!

Fortunately, Ying Feiyu has already made pencils, which are easy to carry.

If this were the same as before, I am afraid that I would have to carry another set of pen and ink with me!