Royal Gold Magistrate

"A good sword, it really is a good sword!" Emperor Jing applauded, the joy in his eyes was beyond words.

He knows the level of the palace guard's sword.

Compared with the swords given to generals, the quality is not much inferior.

Now the new sword made by the Ministry of Industry can actually cut off the sword of the imperial guard, which shows its superb craftsmanship.

What's even more rare is that when he stared at it, there was only a small gap on Gongbu's sword, and the damage was not serious.

The ministers were also amazed.

"A good sword is worthy of being made by the Ministry of Industry."

"Here, Zhengyi should have lost, but I don't know how much this sword cost?"

With a smile on his face, Jiang Liang pressed his hands lightly: "Everyone, the price of this sword is about three taels of silver when it was first made. But... this is just a rough calculation. It took too many craftsmen to develop it, so the price is high some."

"However, in time, the price of this sword will be greatly reduced. Master Fang, do you think that if this sword can be equipped with an entire army in the future, can it be called beneficial to the country and the people?" Jiang Liang stroked his beard, extremely proud.

"In time, the price of muskets will be greatly reduced. If you put a bayonet on the barrel, you can fight hand-to-hand combat a few times. I don't think so!"

Five taels of silver to make a sword is really a lot of money.

In Taoyuan County, if the craftsmanship can be improved in the future, the process will be smooth, and large-scale production will be added, a musket will not cost five taels of silver at all.

However, the iron smelting and forging techniques of the Ministry of Industry are commendable.

"Lord Fang, it's useless to talk too much! Bring your things up." Jiang Liang snorted coldly, flung his sleeves, and turned his head away from looking at him.

A dog can't spit out ivory, and cultural people don't fight with him!

Emperor Jing smiled and said, "Okay, I have seen the things from the Ministry of Industry. Fang Qing, where are your things?"

Fang Zhengyi said indifferently: "The minister's things are placed outside the hall, and it is inconvenient to display them inside the hall. Could your Majesty and all colleagues be invited to visit outside the hall?"

"Outside the hall? Good guy, it looks like it should be quite a big thing?"

"That's right. Could it be that Fang Zhengyi wants to win big? It's a little naive."

"When I came here today, I didn't see him bring any big guy into the palace?"

Listening to the discussion below, the interest in Emperor Jing's eyes became even stronger: "Sure! Then all the lovers will follow me to watch outside the palace."

The emperor ordered, and the officials lined up and walked out slowly.

On the square outside the main hall, Fang Zhengyi and Prince Li Yingwaihe had already arranged two bicycles.

But at this time it was covered with a red cloth.

When everyone arrived at the square, they saw the eye-catching red at a glance.

Start pointing again.

Looking at the shape, I still can't guess what it is, and my heart is itching more and more.

As soon as Fangzheng stepped forward, he stood beside the bicycle and held the red preacher in one hand: "Look, everyone, the object I'm going to show today is made by craftsmen in Taoyuan County, and it's called a bicycle!"

After saying that, he pulled hard with one hand, and the red cloth was lifted off in one piece.

The two bicycles showed their full appearance in front of the emperor and his officials.

One is mainly made of wood, while the other looks more refined. It is made of metal as a whole, inlaid with gold and silver on the outside, which is extremely beautiful.

It is also fashionable to ride on the street in modern times.

Emperor Jing looked at the bicycle suspiciously, and asked, "What is a bicycle? Could it be that he can walk by himself?"

"No, people need to ride on the bike, alternately step on the lower two pedals, and the bike can walk." Fang Zhengyi explained.

As soon as the explanation was given, someone immediately laughed: "Master Fang, stop joking. This is a shelf with two wheels."

"If two wheels are side by side, wouldn't a person fall if they ride on it?"

"That's right! Master Fang, this thing looks weird, and the transportation is not stable, what can it do?"

Fangzheng scratched his head, wanting to explain, but after thinking about it, he really didn't know why the bicycle wouldn't fall over.

He could only say: "Everyone, it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times. Whether it will fall down or not, why don't you ride it and have a try?"

"Before the test ride, let me give you a brief introduction."

"Everyone, please see that this car not only walks like the wind, but also can carry heavy objects. A basket in the front can be used to place objects. If people want to buy vegetables, they don't need to carry them. There is also a seat in the rear that can carry people. Send the kids to school or something."

"The most wonderful thing is the small grid in front of the bike!" As soon as Fangzheng walked to the front of the bicycle, he opened a small transparent grid: "There is a mirror inside, and an oil lamp with a fixed base. Turn on the oil lamp and close the cover. It can also illuminate, walking at night."

"What do you guys think?" Fang Zhengyi said triumphantly.

How about it?not so good!

Are you fooling people with this junk?

The officials looked at each other in blank dismay, and even Emperor Jing's face was a little more embarrassed.

It’s a lot of hype, but it doesn’t feel useful... Leaving aside whether it can run with two wheels, can it really move with a person behind it?And the place where the headlights are installed is even more stupid. It's not surprising that you fell to your death on the road in the middle of the night while riding this thing, right?

"Okay, Fang Qing, let's demonstrate as soon as possible. I want to see how this thing stands up."

"Father, I'm coming!" Li Yuanzhao had long been eager to try, but now he finally volunteered to jump out.

Walking to the side of the bicycle, he said: "Father, my son can ride this thing, why don't you let my son practice it!"

"Then it's up to you to demonstrate."

Li Yuanzhao quickly got into the car and exchanged glances with Fang Zhengyi.

Seeing Fang Zhengyi's affirmative eyes, Li Yuanzhao no longer hesitated, kicked the foot support, stepped on the pedals and stood up.

The bicycle ran out steadily!

Seeing his skillful movements, Fangzheng activated his social animal memory in a trance...

On the wide square, Li Yuan stomped on like a wild dog running wild.

A wind blew past his ears, blowing his hair loose.

Emperor Jing and his ministers all fell into petrification.

Didn't fall!Really did not fall!

Not only did it not fall, but the speed was really fast!

"Father! Look, I can still turn a corner!"

Li Yuanzhao yelled excitedly, turned a big circle, and went back in front of everyone.

"Old Fang, get in the car! Let them see how to carry people!"

Fangzheng hesitated for a moment, stepped forward and sat on the back seat, put his arms around Li Yuanzhao's waist and said in a low voice: "Slow down, don't fall like that!"

"No mistake! Let's go!" Li Yuanzhao shouted, pedaling the bike and riding fast again.

"Hey, I really learned a lot today. This bicycle is quite strange, haha." Zhang Dongxiang stroked his beard and exclaimed.

"Mr. Zhang, I don't think this thing is very useful. The range of most people's activities is no more than five or six miles a day. Who would pay for such a strange thing? It's really ugly to show off in the market, and the people are stupid. Even if you have spare money to buy it, you may not be able to learn it." Jiang Liang looked at him and said meaningfully.

......