Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

The success of Xiao Xuexing's news made him a little bit overwhelmed. Recently, he really cared more about Jinling, other places...why does he care about that?Isn't one place in Jinling enough for him to toss about?

So I didn't expect the process of paving the road across the country to be so fast.

Xiao Zirong was a little puzzled, there was no road near Jiankang, could it be that he didn't see it?

When Xiao Xuexing handed him the paperwork, he realized that it wasn't that he didn't see it, but that there were indeed no concrete roads around Jiankang.

In the final analysis, it is because Jiankang is too prosperous, there are many vehicles and pedestrians coming and going, but it is not easy to build roads.

The current road construction plans are all built on the basis of official roads. Although it is possible to open up additional roads, it will cost more money and be more dangerous - it is easy to be haunted by wild animals.

This is an era where tigers and wolves are plagued. Only in places where humans gather more are there fewer ferocious beasts.

If a road is opened from wasteland, it is very likely that it will be attacked by wild animals when the road is built, so it is said that the road is almost the same, but in fact it is almost the same as the official road in the main city.

It's just that the progress is not slow even this way, Xiao Xuexing looked at Xiao Zirong with a surprised face and couldn't help pinching his face and asked, "Do you think we didn't do anything in Jiankang?"

Xiao Zirong smiled dryly: "No, I haven't been... busy lately."

If you think about it, he can do everything in Jinling. There are many more capable people in Jiankang than in Jinling, so how could it be stagnant.

Xiao Zirong looked at the document carefully, thought for a while and said, "Where's the railroad track? Are you planning to repair it?"

"It depends on you. Now that there is gasoline as a substitute, will the train be upgraded, and will it still use the original rails after the upgrade?"

Xiao Zirong shook his head: "The establishment of the train is mainly for ordinary people, and the energy will not be replaced by gasoline in a short time."

Unless they conquer the Middle East, but just think about it, the Central Plains have not been conquered yet, what are you thinking about the Middle East?

Xiao Xuexing said: "That's fine, you don't have to worry about this matter."

Xiao Zirong tilted his head and looked at him: "I really don't need to care about it?"

Xiao Xuexing asked: "Do you have money?"

Xiao Zirong was shocked: "I'm talking about technical support, why do you ask me to pay for it?"

"Recent road construction has made the national treasury poor again. The household department cried to me every day that they were poor. They were just waiting to find a money bag. If you want to take care of it, you will take the initiative to deliver it to your door."

Now that the technology is in charge, or else he is responsible for other things, everyone knows that King Jinling is good at making money, even if he runs away from home, he can bring back many rare items.

Xiao Zirong's car orders have already started queuing up. Even though he has said many times that this product is not easy to make, it is very delicate, and it is a waste of money to play with it, but many people are not short of money if they can't stand it.

They are a little tired of eating, drinking and having fun in the market now, so why don't they get something new first?

In addition to those who have their own money, there are also some that are requested by wealthy households to be used as gifts.

It is not easy to give gifts these days, even if you spend a lot of money, if you are not good enough, you will not be able to catch the eyes of the nobles.

It is said that the business firm under King Jinling is the favorite place for these wealthy households to buy gifts, because they can always come across some novelties.

Xiao Zirong knew a little about Jiankang's current situation, and after listening to it, he said in silence for a while, "Forget it, there are many places to make money in Jinling, and there are also many places to spend money."

For example, for automobiles, a lot of money was spent on the initial research investment, and it will not be recovered in a short period of time. Regardless of so many orders, in fact, it is not profitable at all in terms of production efficiency.

It is not as profitable as his textile factory. Wool has now opened up the market. This kind of clothing that is not bulky and thick or thin is the most popular, especially because it is comfortable to wear.

In addition to clothing, bedding series made of wool are very popular.

And because of the wool series, Xiao Zirong has been divided into several grades, not to mention the high-end ones, and there is also a grade for well-off families.

This grade of wool is not the best, and even most of the clothes are rough and stiff, but it is unexpectedly popular, and together with the penultimate grade of wool products for the middle class, it supports half of the wool farm’s revenue.

The market told Xiao Zirong that rich households want to make money, but they cannot ignore the common people. The common people can spend less, but there are so many of them.

So after learning that the cement road near Jiankang was about to start repairing, Xiao Zirong began to think about whether to get some more civilian means of transportation.

Let's say... a bicycle.

The bike is not difficult as a whole, Xiao Zirong didn't think about it before because he can't use it, and he can ride a train, car, ox cart and horse-drawn carriage, who wants to ride a bike by himself!

But now it seems that the things he tossed about before were not very grounded, even when he was in Taoyuan City, only a part of them could be used as infrastructure.

The rest are too far ahead of the times, they have already been produced, and it will take a long time to popularize them.

For example, the hydroelectric power station, the dam has just started construction, and it will not be completed within five years.

Bicycles are relatively common things. Of course, if there are people who can't afford them, there is nothing he can do about them. No matter what comes out, it will always be more expensive.

The most difficult part of the overall structure of the bicycle is actually the chain, which is not difficult, even if it cannot be achieved with the materials of later generations, it can be achieved with current materials.

Even Xiao Zirong planned to make the simplest one, so it should not be too complicated to further reduce the cost.

Except for the chain and gear parts, the entire bicycle is made of wood. Although it is a bit heavier, there is no need to carry the bicycle up and down the stairs these days.

The cost can be reduced. When the dam is built and the hydroelectric power generation facilities are completed, the bicycle can further reduce the cost.

After the bicycle was finished this time, Xiao Zirong never tried it on anyone.

Even if you can't drive something like a car, as long as you don't drive it too hard, there are usually no major problems. There is still a shelf outside as a protection.

But if the bicycle falls, it will be a hard fall.

And bicycles are not suitable for the nobles to play. Most of the nobles' clothes are gorgeous and elegant. Once you sit on the bicycle and step on it, the clothes will be entangled in the chain or the wheel in the next moment, so just wait for the fall.

This thing is best for the common people. Although the figures in the pictures and murals recorded in later generations seem to have complicated clothes, in fact, the clothes of ordinary people should be the simplest and most convenient no matter what time.

The purpose is to make it easier to work. Ordinary people generally wear bunts in summer, and at most they wear long robes in winter.

When the first bicycle appeared, Xiao Zirong had someone send it to Jinling Prince's Mansion—yes, he hadn't returned to Jinling until this time, because Zhengdan will be in a few months after August [-]th.

Xiao Xuan thought that Xiao Zirong hadn't even spent New Year's at home before, and spent it floating on the sea. It would be a lie to say that he didn't feel sorry, so he waved his hand and directly stayed.

Xiao Zirong simply set up a research laboratory in the suburbs, and the person was transferred directly from Taoyuan City.

For this reason, Zhai Xi almost rushed over to fight him desperately—there are only so many people in Taoyuan City, and all the talents he has cultivated over the years have been transferred away by him!

It made it very difficult for Taoyuan City to improve its artillery.

But Xiao Zirong can't help it. Taoyuan City has cultivated talents all over the country. There are people in Jinling's academy, but they didn't succeed. Jiankang... Looking at the finances, it may not be able to do anything for a while. school palace.

Xiao Xuexing looked at the bicycle with two wheels and couldn't help being a little surprised for a moment: "How do you ride this thing?"

Xiao Zirong changed into a strong outfit, pushed the bicycle to feel it, then tried to pedal and said: "Riding is relatively easy, but it needs to be practiced, hey, Ling Fu, help me hold the back ,let me try."

Although Xiao Zirong doesn't know how to use a bicycle as a means of transportation, it's fine if he didn't have one before, but now that he has it, he really wants to ride it for fun.

Ling Fu immediately went over to support the rear frame of the bicycle, Xiao Zirong kicked the pedals and got on the bicycle in a very unfamiliar manner, and then he found...the bicycle did not move at all.

After Xiao Zirong stepped on the pedals, he found that the bicycle was still not moving at all. He couldn't help turning his head to look at Ling Fu, and found that Ling Fu was trying to support the bicycle so that it would not let it fall or move.

Xiao Zirong couldn't laugh or cry and said: "Just be careful not to let me fall, don't press it!"

Only then did Ling Fu let go of his hand slightly, and it was easier for Xiao Zirong to push this time.

He wasn't used to riding at the beginning, but he got better after a while, but he still didn't dare to let Ling Fu let go.

It is said that once you learn the skill of bicycle, you will never forget it, and you can ride it again just by familiarizing yourself with it.

But the problem is that Xiao Zirong's body has not formed that kind of muscle memory, so he still needs to contact her.

Sitting next to him, Xiao Xuexing rested his chin and watched Xiao Zirong riding a bicycle, and he also felt a little interesting. If he didn't say anything, who would have thought that this kind of thing with two wheels in a row could be able to ride and run.

As soon as Xiao Zirong got off the bicycle, he heard a report from the porter that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had brought his son over for a visit.

As soon as Xiao Ji came in, he also saw the bicycle at first sight, his eyes lit up and he said, "Hey, is there something more fun?"

Xiao Zirong looked at him vigilantly and said: "This thing is a bit dangerous, you should be careful."

I don't know if Xiao Ji has a tendency to be a little silly and bold. Even if Xiao Zirong warned him, he just tucked his hem into his belt, and tried to ride after Xiao Zirong's explanation.

Not to mention, although Xiao Ji's driving skills are not very good, his body coordination is surprisingly good.

When Xiao Zirong had to ask Ling Fu to support the rear frame of the bike to ride two laps at ease, he would soon be able to ride by himself!

Xiao Ji looked a little elated, he rode lap after lap, and said to Xiao Zirong with a smile: "Run'er, I'm better than you this time, right?"

Xiao Zirong sneered and said, "Stop if you have the ability."

Xiao Ji was stunned for a moment, and then his expression was terrified: "Hurry up, let me down!"

Xiao Zirong waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it, let him ride!"