From Chief to Ball

"That's natural. From today onwards, Wang Zhe will follow you. There are three people including the deputy. We will pay for all the expenses. We can go whenever we are ready. When the big things come to an end in the future, we will have your own responsibility." Merit, I will never forget you."

"Also, after leaving this room, don't mention what is said here. Other than that, you are free. Obey the law and don't do illegal things, especially when you trade with Qi, what money can you What kind of money you can't make, you have to be clear in your heart."

Chen Jian nodded and said: "I will keep it in my heart. Besides, I just need to do legitimate business, so I don't need to bring those prohibited things."

"That's good. Pack up and leave. Your husband and those gentlemen in the academy are making a fuss. We can't bear it. Your name is too famous in the academy. The old gentlemen are too embarrassing. If you continue to make trouble We don’t look good either. The deposit for firearms, craftsmen and some expenses will be delivered in a few days. If there are any good things, especially useful for the army, you can let Wang Zhe find a channel to send them directly without making a fuss. Someone has verified it."

The person who asked the question stopped talking, and led them away, leaving only Wang Zhe, and his deputy had already gone to Mincheng by boat to wait there.

Wang Zhe looked cold, and his speech was extremely short. After a few exchanges, it was found that this person was probably because he often took measurements in the wild. Sometimes he would talk to himself unconsciously when he walked, which was very interesting.

Later, after asking a lot, Chen Jian found that the reason why Wang Zhe spoke so briefly was that he had a stutter, and once he spoke too much, he stuttered.

This is an orphan in the army, raised in a foster home, and belongs to the most trustworthy group of people.

After asking a few questions on the sidelines, Chen Jian felt that Wang Zhe's surveying and mapping skills should be good, at least there is no problem in drawing pictures.

This is exactly the person he needs. Qi Guo's matter is actually not a big deal. On the contrary, he needs a good draftsman when he goes to sea in the future.

Up to now, only a few talents for circumnavigating the world in Chen Jian's plan have been found.There are specializations in the arts industry. I have to say that judging from the current situation, both the East and the West have a lot to learn, including the Desert Sect. Several mainstream cultural circles have their own strengths and weaknesses, and these strengths have already been It has reached the point where non-professionals and professional craftsmen cannot learn.

Especially now that the science of the system is still in its infancy, more traditional technical skills, a layman can't understand it at all.

It can only be said that, at least for 50 years, craftsmen are still better than pure theoretical scientists.

Talking about the serious business to be done this time, Chen Jian didn't take it seriously. In fact, it was a trivial matter, and it was a good thing for his business company workshop.

Hot air balloons can fly, and hydrogen balloons can also fly naturally. Although it is dangerous, the victory is long-lasting.

The gameplay of this aristocratic sport can be more novel, such as taking off on a small island when the monsoon blows, and flying across the strait, it is said to fly from the mainland of China across the sea to the country of Qi, which will definitely be more sensational.

Before the large-scale production of aluminum, the inflation of hydrogen balloons can only rely on sulfuric acid, not aluminum and caustic soda, which can make a lot of money.

The specific gravity of hydrogen is about one fourteenth of that of air, and the density of air is about [-] kilograms per cubic meter. It takes at least half a ton of acid to play a hydrogen balloon. Normal people can't afford it, but it doesn't mean everyone If you can't afford it, those who can afford it are definitely not short of money.

As for the danger of explosion, a group of people who can eat and drink well but don’t know how to pursue higher life values ​​will use stimulation to excite their numb feelings. They should not be afraid, but will flock to it.

For Chen Jian, as long as he has money, many things will be much easier to do.

Now Chen Jian has taken the first step: legal trade, legal armed merchant ships, legal escorts, licenses for ordnance workshops, and the relationship with the army, it is time to consider major issues in the future.

There is no rush for things about the scientific system, and immediate results cannot be achieved in a day or two.Once the centripetal force is deduced by the micro-element method, and the deduction of the pamphlet about the movement of the Yinghuo star that I saw for the first time in this world is supplemented, the distance from universal gravitation is only the last hypothesis.

Now it will take two or three years for these contents to be accepted and digested by more people, and these things will not immediately increase productivity and have the effect of changing the world, so a few practical things need to be produced in Mincheng.

After making clear plans one by one, Chen Jian went to the next door to lead Lin Xi away, and made an appointment with Wang Zhe to meet in a few days, so he probably didn't need to tell him where he lived.

First, I went to the school to report my husband's safety. When I returned to the Mincheng Trading Company, Hu Lin and the others were as anxious as ants on a hot pot.

Seeing Chen Jian coming back, he asked anxiously: "The market has spread, saying that a shot was fired? What happened?"

"Hey, don't mention it, the balloon flew where it shouldn't be. But fortunately, the law didn't say it's not allowed to fly, so I was released after two days of being locked up."

"It's fine. You don't know, your advertisements are scattered all over the sky, and there are a group of people every day where we are going to show sales. But you set the time for the next ten-day holiday, and many people can't wait gone."

"No one is asking for trouble?"

"How could it not? There are also glass workshops in the capital city, but they can't do anything about us. Our workshop is in Mincheng, so what can they do? Besides, there are also people who are eyeing our business and want to cooperate. Wealthy businessmen or famous people in the capital. Now the glass workshops in the capital only want our prices to be higher, and they lower the prices.”

After finishing speaking, Hu Lin smiled again: "This time the publicity is really unpredictable. The whole capital is a sensation. Just a flying ball is enough to be famous in history. No one thought that Chen Brother, you use it to sell things. You really don’t waste any opportunities at all.”

"It's made for use. How about it, Brother Zhu, you are in charge of the plate glass, and find someone to take over and cooperate. In addition, we will open a shop in the capital, mainly to deal in those glassware, mirrors and other gadgets Hmm... let's call it Nan'an Small Commodity City. Put all kinds of things on it, try to make the space as large as possible, and there may be other things coming in in the future. From high to low, everything is available, including expensive large mirrors and women. The small mirrors used, even the kaleidoscopes used by children, the steel knives and scissors produced by our iron smelting workshop. They must be famous.”

"Ah."

"The smell of wine is also afraid of deep alleys. I typed our names in the sky, and now many people are full of expectations. I still have a lot of good things in my box. When the time comes, I will make it a little more magical, just like juggling. It will definitely attract a lot of people.”

"You are not going to demonstrate the things you demonstrated in the academy, are you?"

"Of course not. People may not be interested in those things, but most people will be interested in weird things. They are things that are closely related to daily life. Don't make any sense. Just let people know that science can be so fun. It is enough that life is so useful."

"Then the charity of our trading company..."

"Similarly, we can absorb the celebrities or upper-class people here and ask them to invest a little money. This amount of money is very little for them, but on the contrary, it can do lasting good deeds, and even more money can put the name of the charitable fund Hang on him. There are still many such people in the capital city, which also makes it easier for our trading company to gain a foothold in the capital city. Since the legislation of secondary distribution is still far away, we can start with civil organizations to help those poor and helpless people , many people are willing to reach out.”

Hu Lin stared at Chen Jian for a long time and said, "Brother Chen, I don't know if you still remember what you said about the glass workshop monopoly?"

"of course I remember."

"If you gain a foothold in the capital and monopolize the glass industry, will your words be fulfilled?"

Chen Jian nodded and said: "Brother Zhu Gan, of course what I said counts. Before there is any legislation to levy income tax or legislation for poverty relief and minimum unemployment relief, any workshop that is too good to the workshop workers will be mobbed and attacked. And it’s not a good thing in the long run.”

"But it's different after a monopoly. This industry is a separate country. You can create some small benefits internally, because there is no competition, but there is market demand. But can I monopolize all industries? Obviously not. "

"So, the ultimate purpose is to provide a model, whether it is charity or internal welfare of the workshop, it is the same. Ultimately, it is for legislative reform, so that the country, the largest monopoly power, can legally collect taxes and legal relief, so that more people benefit."

"Although I don't agree with the interior of a workshop, but since I promised you, I will still abide by it. You don't have to remind me of this. After returning to Mincheng, I will make some internal changes. Anyway, there is no competition."

"But you have to know that I do this only out of my kindness. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to be kind. In the end, it depends on the law and the system, and people will take part of what they have. Is it? Some kind-hearted people may be willing, but the vast majority will not be willing, so what should we do then?"

"What I think is that it is a good thing that the more you are forced, the harder it is. It will be good if there are so many people who need relief, unemployment compensation, and disability compensation. That is to say, eliminate the handicraft industry and let people go to that kind of big workshop. Don't force it How can you get what you want by yourself? If you don’t eliminate the handicraft industry, how can you have people who are most eager for change? But what you think is that they are all kinder, smarter, and long-term, and give charity to the lower class from top to bottom some benefits."

"So this is the difference between the two of us at the beginning. You want to escape and find a new world to build your dream city, but how many people can your dream city accommodate? I am based on reality and strive for more people. Benefit. Now the two of us finally have a unified opinion, but what about the future?"

"Before more people benefit, there may be many people who lose their benefits, not even the extremely rich, but ordinary small handicraftsmen who lose their benefits and become poor. Will you trust my words and continue to support me?"

Hu Lin sighed and said, "What are you talking about?"

"It's hard to say. Brother Zhu, have you ever thought about the source of the biggest disagreement between us?"

"Think about it. You don't believe in kindness, and you don't rely on kindness. I believe in kindness, and I also rely on kindness. You have kindness, but you don't believe it yourself."

"So sometimes it's difficult for me. I can be friends with you because you are a kind person, but I just hope that the world does not rely on kindness."

"Maybe in the future you will convince me. At least I have been persuaded by you many times."

"That's right, let's respect our own hearts. We will split up in the future sooner or later. Let's talk about it at that time. Well, let's not talk about this. After returning to Mincheng, I will fulfill the promise I made at the beginning. agree."

Chapter 96 First Sight

A few days later, the date of the trade fair written in Chen Jian's advertisement finally arrived. It happened to be a ten-week holiday. People who had nothing to do or were full of curiosity, as well as those with various purposes, gathered at the place written on the paper.

It's summer, the lotus is red and the willows are green, and everything looks as usual.All the stipulated days are no longer special, whether it is the upcoming sports meeting or the ten-day break of this day.

What can break this business-as-usual calm is the daydreams about the high-flying balloon and the resulting reveries.

In addition, those who are interested may have noticed that this year, for some reason, the fire clouds in the evening began to increase, and they often formed a piece that burned the sky in the west when the golden crow was about to fall.