Although I stumbled and stumbled at first, I was able to ride it gradually.

"Hey, why is it so hard to ride up? My legs are sore! ”

An old man rode around and grumbled out of breath.

"It's just that I sat on it and swayed in a panic, and my ass hurt!"

A middle-aged woman also complained.

Chu Ze couldn't help laughing and comforted: "Folks, don't worry, the technical work of cycling is not achieved overnight. Practice a few more times and make sure you ride faster than your horse! ”

He also instructed Li Xing to push out the rest of the cars and let more people test ride.

Li Xing hurriedly complied, beckoning everyone to line up to receive the car.

"Come on, come on, the prince has an order, and everyone has a share! Let's try this baby bump! ”

For a while, the square was full of people riding bicycles, crooked, stumbling, and lively.

Someone rode too hard, and one of them fell and a dog gnawed on the mud, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Someone rode too slowly, pressed a long line behind, and stomped his feet in a hurry.

Chu Ze watched from the sidelines, happily pointing out from time to time.

He secretly said proudly: "Sure enough, as soon as this bicycle was unveiled, it became the new favorite of the people." If it is mass-produced, wouldn't it be even more popular? ”

Thinking of this, he instructed Jia Shang, an official of the Ministry of Industry beside him:

"Lord Jia, the response to this bicycle is good at the moment, and the people are rushing to ride it. You see, shouldn't we strike while the iron is hot and mass produce it as soon as possible? ”

When Jia Shang heard this, he hurriedly nodded and said:

"The prince is wise! Weichen also has this intention, how can this kind of good thing be delayed? ”

He pondered for a moment, and then said, "However, if you want to produce in large quantities, I am afraid that the existing craftsmen are not enough, and we have to recruit some more people." ”

Chu Ze waved his hand and said disapprecantly:

"What's so hard about that? You can recruit more clever workers, and then send people to train them in a centralized manner. ”

Chu Ze looked at the people riding bicycles in the square, and he was secretly proud in his heart.

He knew that such a new thing could not be tired of playing for a while?

"Okay folks, it's getting late, let's get here today." Chu Ze shouted loudly: "The rest of the car will be placed in the government office first, and then I will give everyone a test ride another day!" ”

When the people heard this, they immediately let out a sigh.

"Oh, lord, let us ride a little longer! I've just gotten started, and I'm riding hard! ”

"That's it, this car is more comfortable to ride than a donkey cart, and I can't bear to get down!"

Chu Ze was amused by them and laughed: "Folks, don't worry, this car will have a chance to ride in the future." The prince promises that it won't be long before everyone can ride this amazing bike! ”

He waved his hand and motioned for Li Xing and Yang Cai to put the car away.

The people reluctantly got out of the car and reluctantly saluted Chu Ze to say goodbye.

"The prince is wise! Our people are unforgettable! ”

"Take care, let us have a good time another day!"

Chu Ze watched them leave with a spring breeze on his face, and his heart was happy.

"Li Xing, did you see that? Today's meeting is even hotter than we expected! Chu Ze rubbed his hands excitedly.

Li Xing nodded hurriedly and agreed: "It's not a prince!" Look at these people, all of them are fascinated by this bicycle, and they can't wait to ride it for the rest of their lives! ”

Chu Ze secretly rejoiced in his heart: "That's nature, even in the next life, it's the same situation." As soon as I learn to ride, I want to ride endlessly, where have the people of the Ming Dynasty tasted? ”

He narrowed his eyes and said triumphantly: "In this way, let's strike while the iron is hot, quickly gather the officials of the Ministry of Industry, and start mass production immediately!" ”

When Li Xing heard this, he also came to his senses and said: "Good idea, lord! Such good deeds for the benefit of the people cannot be delayed! Wechen is going to pass the word! ”

…

Back at the official mansion, Chu Ze immediately summoned Jia Shang and other officials from the Ministry of Industry.

"Ladies and gentlemen, when you see it today, how does this bicycle respond to the people?" Chu Ze asked straight to the point.

Jia Shang nodded again and again, and said with emotion: "Back to the prince, Weichen also saw it with his own eyes, and the people are all rushing to ride, eager to ride until they are old!" ”

Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction and said, "Not bad." Behold, let's take advantage of this wave of heat, quickly organize workers, and put them into production immediately! ”

An official asked hesitantly: "But Lord Wang, I'm afraid that our existing craftsmen are in short supply." Besides, materials and equipment have to be considered in the long run......

Chu Ze waved his hand and said, "What's so difficult about this?" You should recruit more clever workers, send people to teach them hand-in-hand, and teach them to the meeting! As for the materials and equipment, the Ministry of Engineering will immediately go to Zhangluo, don't delay the production of bicycles. ”

The officials looked at each other and nodded yes.

Jia Shang hurriedly came out and said, "The prince is wise! Wechen is going to do it! Make sure to let this bike spread all over Daming as soon as possible! ”

Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction and said: "Also, you arrange people to go to various businesses to discuss cooperation, in the future, our government will specialize in production and wholesale, and they will be responsible for acting as an agent for retail, and benefit the people together, isn't it beautiful?" ”

The officials were ordered to go, each performing his duty.

Officials from the Ministry of Industry immediately gathered craftsmen and began planning the mass production of bicycles.

I saw carpenters, blacksmiths, and workers gathered together, all gearing up and eager to try.

"This is our new mission!" An old blacksmith said with a fluttering eyebrow: "Lord Wang, once this bicycle is mass-produced, the craftsmanship of our craftsmen will shine!" ”

"That's it!" A young man excitedly chimed in: "Although I am young, I am a good riveting hand." This kind of new stuff is wrapped up in me! ”

The craftsmen are full of energy.

On the other hand, Yang Caizheng led a team of people to transport a large number of steel, wood and other materials into the industrial zone.

Truckloads of goods were transported into the industrial zone.

"Hey, let's go! Let's get it! Yang Cai sweated and shouted: "It's all for our bicycle industry, everyone give us some strength!" ”

Workers and businessmen in the industrial zone were dazzled and looked sideways.

"Oh my mom, what are you doing here? Why so much material? ”

"You don't know? I heard that our prince is going to mass-produce that, it's called a bicycle! This is in preparation! ”

"Oh my God, is it really fake? I've never heard of it, what a rare thing! ”

At the same time, the streets and alleys of Fengyang and the bulletin board of the government are also crowded with people.

I saw that there was an eye-catching recruitment advertisement posted on it, which attracted hundreds of people to stop and watch.

"It's hiring! It's hiring! Anyone who is clever and quick with hands and feet can come to the government to sign up! Food and shelter, good monthly salary, and those who don't know can be trained to work. (End of chapter)