The news of the Datang Chamber of Commerce giving away free bicycles quickly spread throughout Alinx.
Bicycles? What was that?
The Business Alliance had never heard of bicycles before, so they naturally gathered around to watch. They even sent people to hide in the crowd and participate in the event to get a bicycle.
When President Sidney and the others saw the wonderful use of the bicycle, they were all stunned.
"Fantastic idea! It's simply fantastic! "
Even though Sidney hated Tang En, he had to admit that the bicycle introduced by the Datang Chamber of Commerce could change the entire society!
They weren't stupid. Although the bicycle was only a means of transportation, the meaning behind it was too great. In the future, the way people traveled would completely change!
"That Tang En is simply an idiot!"
Baron Birbom's face was full of ridicule, "This kind of product that can change the world, he actually gave it away for free! And it's only for 10 gold coins! If it were me, this kind of new product would sell for at least 1000 gold coins! "
"You're wrong."
President Sidney's face was serious, "This is why your carriage business has been stagnant, while Tang En's Datang Chamber of Commerce has successfully risen."
Birbom was startled, "You mean …"
"Every new thing has a long period of promotion. If it is allowed to develop freely, this period of promotion will be very long."
President Sidney said in a deep voice, "But last time, we all knew that Tang En is a very arrogant and ambitious person! The bicycle can change the world, and what he wants to do is to let his name be eternally recorded in history. Therefore, he will try to shorten the promotion period as much as possible, and the cheap sales price is undoubtedly the best way to promote it. "
President Sidney stroked the bicycle and carefully observed the precise bearing structure. With a face full of surprise, he said, "Look at these components, such a precise and ingenious design. Just the craftsmanship of this component alone is worth 10 gold coins. Baron Birbom, if your carriage company's carriages were modified with this component, have you thought about how much faster your carriages would be?"
Birbom carefully thought about it, and his expression instantly changed.
"That's not all. This bicycle reveals too much. Look at this soft and elastic material. How was it processed? Where did you get it? And here, this damper called 'spring', who could have thought of such an exquisite design? "
President Sidney said in a deep voice, "All of us have underestimated the potential of the Datang Chamber of Commerce. They are hiding many powerful and unknown technologies!"
All was quiet. No one had expected that the Great Tang Chamber of Commerce that they had once mocked and sealed off had become a powerful chamber of commerce that was not the slightest bit weaker than any of them!
Tang En, on the other hand, was smiling as he watched more and more people excitedly get on their bicycles and practice their riding skills in the spacious area that had been set aside.
Some things, once started, could not be stopped.
He hoped that this world could change faster, just like riding a bicycle.
Fiona, who was next to him, carefully observed the expressions and actions of those people after they got their bicycles. She carefully recorded them and analyzed them for useful information.
Fiona let out a sigh of relief. So far, the Lord's plan was going very smoothly. Because they could get it for free, the speed at which people accepted this unfamiliar mode of transportation was very fast. Once these people began to get used to using bicycles, it would quickly become a phenomenon. More people would join in and begin to master this new mode of transportation.
After people got used to bicycles, the introduction of more convenient magic bicycles would definitely lead to a new trend.
"Your Highness."
"Baron Tang En."
Princess Aurelia withdrew her gaze and said as if nothing had happened, "Shouldn't you express your gratitude to me?"
"If Your Highness wants it, of course I can."
Tang En spread out his hands, "I just don't know what Your Highness wants? A magic air conditioner? Or a refrigerator? "
In fact, the reason why things went so smoothly today was indeed due to Princess Aurelia's contribution. If she had not participated in the activity and tried the bicycle, the others would not have been so enthusiastic about it.
Her Highness Aurelia and I participated in the same program and received the same prize – this is a glorious experience that many ordinary people can boast about.
Princess Aurelia wanted to bite Tang En to death in her heart. However, with her current identity, she had to maintain the demeanor of a princess, which made her very sullen.
After seeing Tang En's attitude, Princess Aurelia smiled and said casually, "We have already used the air conditioner and refrigerator. I think this bicycle is very good. Baron Tang En, if you want to thank me, why don't you give me a few thousand bicycles to use?"
"Okay."
"Of course I know you won't agree – huh!?"
Princess Aurelia suddenly froze, and her face was filled with disbelief, "What did you say?"
"I said it's okay."
Tang En nodded, "The current production capacity has not increased yet, and the production line is still in preparation. I'll give you five thousand bicycles first. If it's not enough, I'll give you another five thousand bicycles later. How about that?"
Fiona's hand made a crisp "kacha" sound, and the tip of the pen snapped in two. She noticed the others' gazes and said nonchalantly, "Sorry, my hand slipped."
After saying that, Fiona casually walked behind Tang En and pretended to pick up the pen, but she fiercely pinched him.
She had to pinch him awake!
Because he was going crazy again!
Although the activities these days were also free, the brand effect and the accompanying market effect were enough to cover the cost. Moreover, not many bicycles were given away, so the cost of the activities was not high.
However, Tang En's mouth was good, and he gave away ten thousand bicycles!
Even if the cost of each bicycle was calculated according to the cost price, it was nearly fifty thousand gold coins!
Even if he wanted to curry favor with the royal family, he should at least charge the cost price!
Otherwise, if he made a loss every day, it wouldn't be long before Ellington's people would have nothing to eat!
"Sorry, Baron Tang En, I don't seem to have woken up yet …"
"No, you didn't hear wrong, I said I'll give you ten thousand bicycles."
Tang En ignored Fiona's fiery eyes behind him, and said with a smile, "And when the production line is in place, I'll soon fulfill my promise. Just treat it as my gratitude to the princess."
Good!
Fiona looked at Princess Aurelia sourly. She felt that this guy was trying to curry favor with Princess Aurelia.
Hmph, she's a princess anyway, and I'm tall, so I'm not as charming as her!
As the saying goes, people in love have zero IQ. If Fiona could calm down and look at things objectively, she would be able to discover that Tang En's actions were actually to use the royal family's means to quickly achieve the purpose of creating a market.
Unfortunately, a girl who had a crush was always blind. She now only felt that Tang En was deliberately trying to curry favor with Princess Aurelia.
And Princess Aurelia … was indeed stunned.
She was not stupid, and Tang En was not the kind of person who couldn't walk when he saw a beauty — otherwise, he wouldn't have treated Ye Ge like that — so why would he give her ten thousand bicycles?
Just to curry favor with her? What a joke, only a ghost would believe it.
What was his purpose?
After thinking calmly, Princess Aurelia frowned, "Baron Tang En, what are your conditions?"
Tang En teased, "I thought that the princess would immediately accept my kindness happily."
Aurelia stared at him without saying a word.
"All right, all right."
Tang En had no choice but to raise his hands and surrender, "I'll be honest. In fact, I want to use the royal family's means to quickly promote bicycles. I hope to promote green travel activities, so that the city staff in the town stop using carriages and use bicycles when they go out. At the same time, I want to equip the postmen with bicycles to increase the delivery speed of letters."
Princess Aurelia frowned at first, but after thinking for a moment, she relaxed her eyebrows and nodded, "That's a good idea."
If the city staff all changed to bicycles, it would inevitably reduce the movement of carriages, and the consumption of fodder would be greatly reduced. More fodder could be saved to prepare for a possible war. Moreover, the reduction of carriages would also reduce the excretion of feces, and the streets would be cleaner. This green travel activity was indeed feasible.
As for the postmen, the current Empire's government was not rich enough to equip all the postmen with horses, so the postmen used their feet to send letters. If they were equipped with bicycles, the delivery efficiency would definitely increase exponentially, and the speed of the transmission of information between ordinary people would also be greatly accelerated. The benefits were immeasurable.
Tang En said straightforwardly, "These ten thousand bicycles are the Datang Chamber of Commerce … uh, Ellington's sponsorship to the Empire's royal family. We don't charge any fees, please believe in my sincerity."
"Then the Datang Chamber of Commerce can also get an advertising effect and quickly expand the market, right?"
Tang En looked at Aurelia in a new light, "You also know about advertising?"
"Hilton told me."
Tang En was stunned, "You met her later?"
Aurelia's heart tightened, but she said as if nothing had happened, "What's wrong? Can't I? "
"Oh, that's not it …"
Tang En said with a smile, "As you said, by sponsoring the royal family, a large number of bicycles will be replaced, and bicycles will become a social phenomenon. We will gain a huge market, and the cost of these ten thousand bicycles will be recovered very quickly. This is a win-win situation, and I hope we can cooperate happily."
Aurelia suddenly said, "Forget it."
The smile on Tang En's face froze.
What did this woman mean by suddenly changing her face?
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