"Traffic lights? What's the use of these things? "
Fiona looked at the information Tang En had prepared overnight with a blank expression. She really didn't understand the use of these things.
"Do you have any impression of the magical flying car I made a few days ago?"
"Of course!"
"The Harley-Davidson motorcycle is fast, right?"
"Of course!"
Tang En's lips curled up. "Then think about it. If these things were not limited, what would be the consequences of speeding on a street full of pedestrians?"
Fiona suddenly understood. She pointed to the traffic lights on the information and said, "But can these things restrict those drivers?"
"Of course not with just traffic lights."
Tang En said with a smile, "That's why we need to set a standard and make the conditions for driving cars and flying cars more stringent. Only by attending the driving school we set up and successfully passing the test to obtain a driver's license issued by the Datang Chamber of Commerce can one be qualified to drive."
Fiona frowned. "But those rich and noble families won't be in the mood to train."
Tang En chuckled. "So, we've created another kind of job."
Fiona suddenly understood. "Is this the experienced driver you were talking about?"
"Well … in a sense, yes."
After a pause, Tang En said, "These are the temporary traffic regulations I've set up. Before Mana Sedan goes on the market, it will be promoted through the 'Traffic Safety Law'. At the same time, the streets will be modified to a certain extent to make it more convenient for traffic."
"Traffic? Isn't that a little too rushed? "
Fiona was a little speechless. "Our Harley-Davidson motorcycle is just about to go on the market two days ago, and you're already ready to promote Mana Sedan? The market can't digest so many new products. "
"It doesn't matter. The positioning of these two products is not at the same level, so there won't be competition. Moreover, it's still a long time before Mana Sedan goes on the market. We need to first satisfy the traffic changes in the main cities of the Irus Empire and let people get used to the traffic safety law before promoting Mana Sedan."
"Traffic changes? What are you going to do? "
"Set up fixed routes for people's convenience."
Tang En explained, "It's very inconvenient for people to travel now, and the traffic in the city is very chaotic. Pedestrians and carriages are mixed together, and it's easy to have accidents. I've decided to separate the pedestrians and carriages. The pedestrians will walk on the sidewalk, and the buses will walk on the motorway. As for the carriages, I think they will soon disappear from the streets and become an existence for the nobles to show their status."
Fiona thought of the information she had just read about buses and smiled bitterly: "You will become the public enemy of those carriage manufacturers."
Thinking about it, the carriage industry, which had been in business for hundreds and thousands of years, had been destroyed by the sudden appearance of Mana Sedan. The entire market had collapsed, so it would be strange if the merchants in the carriage business did not go crazy.
"I'll give them some opportunities. Let's see if they can grasp them."
Tang En shrugged. The so-called opportunities were, of course, limited to the merchants in the Irus Empire. As for the merchants in other countries, he was too lazy to care so much.
As the Irus Empire's economic and technological advantages gradually increased, and the gap between them and other countries gradually widened, the Irus Empire's position in Prandal would also rise. Those who looked down on the Irus Empire before would also reevaluate this country.
Many people would even choose to join this country that had risen again.
When this advantage reached a certain extent, like the United States on Earth, then the Irus Empire would become the true ruler of the Prandal. Tang En, who controlled the Irus Empire, would also have the power to pass his orders to the entire Prandal.
This kind of soft economic conquest was much better than fighting with real swords and spears. At least it would not cause a large number of people and soldiers to die from internal strife.
"Your tea!"
Yaya, who was carrying a tray, put the teacup in front of Tang En, her face full of resentment.
"Thank you, you look very beautiful in your maid outfit."
"You —"
Yaya forcibly swallowed the second half of her words.
After staying in Ellington for a few days, she was no longer as ignorant as before, and did not dare to be a thorn in front of Tang En.
Gods above, because this place was too strange!
The incomparably arrogant Dragons did not dare to be impudent here.
Even legendary wizards had to abide by the rules here!
The Elves, who had never met humans before, were as natural here as if they were in their own home!
The Elemental Creatures, who had never communicated with humans before, were actually working here like ordinary people!
What was even more inconceivable was that a powerful Fire Elemental Lord was actually obediently working here as a boiler worker!
Even they were so obedient, and now Yaya, who was only a pseudo-legendary, obviously did not think that she had the ability to be arrogant in front of Tang En.
However, after understanding that everything in Ellington originated from him, Yaya became even more curious about Tang En.
She really wanted to know how strong this man was.
Tang En put down the teacup and said, "Back to the topic, the traffic laws and the establishment of driving schools must be put on the agenda as soon as possible before Mana Sedan goes on the market. The listing of the Harley-Davidson motorcycles does not need to be delayed. It should be carried out as usual."
After the production capacity of the Harley-Davidson motorcycles reached the standard, putting them on the market as soon as possible would have the desired positive impact. Leaving them in the warehouse to collect dust would have no effect on the development of society.
Fiona made a decision decisively. "Then according to the original plan, it will be officially listed in five days, and the relevant advertisements will be released tomorrow."
"Can the current production capacity meet the market demand of the major cities?"
"According to the tentative price of 500 gold coins, the stock of 10,000 units distributed to each city should be enough."
Fiona looked at the report and added, "This is the average number. If it is strictly divided according to the economic level of each city, the estimated capacity of some cities may only be three or four thousand units, but Alinx estimates that the market should exceed 100,000 units. Of course, this is only a conservative estimate. Many people who can afford to buy may not necessarily buy, and it is also possible that many people who originally did not have the ability to buy will make up their minds to buy. Everything is uncertain."
According to the previous statistics, the number of well-off people who could afford to buy Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the entire Irus Empire was more than one million. Although this number was not small, in fact, if Ellington's vigorous development had not pulled up the average, this number would have been even lower.
This also meant that the Harley-Davidson motorcycles only had a market of 500 million gold coins in the Irus Empire. This market was not big, but it was not small either.
Of course, due to the development of the social economy, this market would expand with the increase of the per capita income, and the demand for Harley-Davidson motorcycles would also increase. All of this depended on how Tang En guided it.
After all, the price of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was as high as 500 gold coins. For many low-income people, this could be their savings for more than ten years. It was much harder to make up their mind to buy a Harley-Davidson motorcycle than to make up their mind to buy a bicycle.
"Right now, the production capacity is not enough, so this price is set. In the future, when the market gradually expands, we can build branch factories in other cities, increase production capacity, and establish a complete industrial chain. This price can be further reduced."
Tang En smiled. Without considering the cost of research and development and the cost of intellectual property, the price of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle should be lowered to 100 gold coins, which would be completely acceptable to more people.
However, the current production capacity was not enough, so he could only let those who were willing to pay have a taste.
"It's not just the Harley-Davidson motorcycle."
Fiona opened another book and motioned for Tang En to take a look.
The booklet contained the sales statistics of the direct-sale stores in several cities in the north. In the past two months, the sales figures in those cities had increased significantly. Almost every week, the sales figures had doubled.
"… What's going on?"
"They're famous."
Fiona took back the book and said with a smile of exultation, "After a year of preparation, those businessmen brought the products of the Datang Chamber of Commerce to all parts of Prandal. Now, we finally see a change."
"In other words, after those businessmen made a lot of money, they came back to buy a lot of products and planned to sell them again to make a profit?"
"It's also possible that businessmen from other countries took the initiative to buy and intended to be middlemen."
Fiona smiled and said, "After all, we didn't expand the market in those countries in the north."
"The north, huh …"
Tang En was thoughtful. There was no need to mention the small countries in the north. They were just buffer zones. The Gris Kingdom and the Solant Kingdom were enemies that the Irus Empire had to be vigilant against. The Datang Chamber of Commerce would have a hard time entering the markets of those two countries.
Further northwest was the Ryan Empire, which was the territory of the Orcs. It was said that the Orcs rarely pursued enjoyment in life. They preferred a wild life where the wind and sand sharpened their skin, so Tang En did not consider expanding the market there.
"No matter what the situation is, at least these data show that we need to further expand our production capacity."
Fiona said very happily, "I was having a headache about how to deal with such a big manpower shortage. Fortunately, Ms. Histisa's artificial soul and alchemy puppet technology solved this problem. I think we will soon have a huge income."
It was now midsummer, and the temperature was very high. Last year, many people doubted the performance of the magic air conditioner, so they did not buy it. However, after trying it last summer, many people should have already understood the benefits of the magic air conditioner. This year, the potential consumers who were watching could not wait to take out their gold coins to exchange for a magic air conditioner.
"Don't just think about making money."
Tang En could not help but remind Fiona, "You have to find a way to spend that money!"
That money not only had to be spent, but it had to be spent in the right place!
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