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Seeing this scene, the scene suddenly burst into laughter, and the atmosphere on the whole street was very cheerful.
"You are the most talented person I've ever met, and you might even break the record of learning to bike the fastest in Yangzhou City."
A soldier ran over to help the man up, and praised him with a smile.
"really?"
The man was still a little hurt when he fell down, but when he heard that he might be the fastest person to learn how to ride a bicycle in Yangzhou City, he suddenly became excited.
"I want to buy a bicycle!"
He decided right away that he wanted to buy a bike, and he had really gotten that feeling just now.
That feeling can't be described in words, but it may be what the soldiers call a sense of balance.
"I'm going to buy one too."
Later, someone became tempted and thought about buying a bicycle.
After all, everyone has witnessed this process with their own eyes just now, and they have a general understanding of the characteristics of bicycles and the difficulty of learning.
Generally speaking, learning is difficult, but it is not as big as imagined. It only takes a few days, and it will come naturally after a few falls.
The most important thing is that everyone feels that they may also become the fastest person to learn to ride a bicycle in Yangzhou City.
Soon, there were many people walking towards the shops selling bicycles and tricycles.
Li Ke received news about bicycles and tricycles in the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and learned about the popularity of these two vehicles.
But he felt that it was not enough, far from enough.
"It seems that we still have to hold an event to completely raise the popularity!"
Li Ke thought for a while, and soon thought of a way.
Soon, a front-page headline was published in the next day's Datang Daily.
"One month later, the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion will hold a bicycle competition in Yangzhou City!"
"Whoever wins the championship will receive 1 bonus!"
Seeing this news, people in Yangzhou and Suzhou were all excited!
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Originally, bicycles and tricycles were only spread among some people.
Many people who don't need to use vehicles at all don't pay much attention.
But after seeing the bicycle competition published in today's newspaper, it immediately attracted the attention of most people.
Mainly bonuses, up to 1 consecutive!
You must know that 1 penny can buy more than 2 catties of rice, and 1 penny is definitely a huge sum!
For many ordinary people, it may not be possible to earn a single in a lifetime.
But now, if you participate in a bicycle competition and are lucky enough to win the championship, you will be rewarded with a continuation directly, which means you have money for the rest of your life!
Moreover, this bicycle competition was held by the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, which is equivalent to the meaning of His Royal Highness King Wu.
His Royal Highness King Wu naturally wouldn't care about this tandem, so as long as he can win the championship, he will definitely be able to get this tandem.
"This cycling competition will be held in a month's time, so we must take advantage of this month's time to practice hard!"
"It was said in the newspaper that His Royal Highness Wu personally presented awards to No.1, No. 2 and No. 3. Even if it's not for bonuses, as long as His Highness Wu praises you, it's worth it!"
"No. 250 guan, No. 330 guan, No. 4 to No. 10 each 10 guan, this bonus is too generous!"
"Hurry up and buy a bicycle. It is said that there are not many of them. Hurry up and practice!"
After everyone saw the newspaper, they immediately had a lively discussion.
In particular, not only No.1 has prize money, but also No.2 to No.10, which undoubtedly greatly increases everyone's desire to participate.
If only No.1 has a bonus, many people feel that they may not have the chance to get No.1, so they don't want to participate.
But now there are bonuses for the top ten, which suddenly increases the hope of winning by 10 times.
Undoubtedly, more people have the idea and impulse to participate in this bicycle competition.
As a result, a large number of people ran to the shops selling bicycles, shouting to buy bicycles.
In less than a while, the first batch of one hundred bicycles were all sold out, and a large number of people beat their chests, regretting that they were late!
The first batch of people who snatched bicycles will definitely be able to start practicing immediately, and they will definitely be able to ride better than themselves, and the probability of rushing to the top ten will inevitably be greater.
"No more? When will the next batch of bikes go on sale?"
Many people couldn't wait to ask at the door of the store.
"A batch of new cars is delivered every seven days, and everyone will come back after seven days."
"You can also take a look at tricycles. Tricycles can carry people and goods, and they are also very useful. They work on the same principle as bicycles."
The salesperson of the store first told me when the next batch of bicycles would arrive, and then promoted the tricycles.
The bicycle is a single-person vehicle, and at most one person can be carried in the back, and basically nothing can be carried.
But tricycles are different. They can carry several people and some goods, which is much more practical than bicycles.
At the same time, it can also be used as a bicycle, and it is also very useful for those who travel in ordinary times, or those who cannot learn to bicycle.
"Tricycle? Pulling goods and carrying people, the same principle as a bicycle?"
After hearing the salesperson's introduction, everyone also became interested in tricycles.
The sales staff immediately asked some tricycles to be ridden and parked on the road for everyone to visit.
"The tricycle has three wheels, so you don't need to master the sense of balance, you just need to control the direction, and then you can drive the tricycle with your feet."
"It is simpler than a bicycle, and it can carry more people and pull more goods."
Sales staff generally let people ride a demonstration, while explaining to everyone.
"This kind of fit suits me, I feel that I can't grasp the sense of balance."
"This tricycle is so convenient for delivery!"
"It's also very convenient to carry people. You see, there is a roof on this car, which can keep out the wind and rain. It's very comfortable for people to sit in the back."
"I really want to buy one to go to the pier to pick up and deliver goods. I'm sure I can make a lot of money, but I can't get two of them!"
"I don't know if I can get a loan from Yangzhou Bank?"
After seeing the demonstration of the tricycle, everyone immediately discovered that the tricycle also has certain advantages compared with the bicycle.
First of all, you don't need to be afraid of falling, you don't need to master the sense of balance, you only need to control the direction, which is simpler than bicycles.
Secondly, it has more space, can carry multiple people, and can also pull more goods, which is very practical.
Some people even thought of the use of tricycles, and now many foreign businessmen come to Yangzhou to do business.
You can also earn a lot of money by loading these foreign businessmen from the pier for a stroll in Yangzhou City.
Moreover, after these merchants purchase goods, they have to transport them from Yangzhou City to the wharf, or they can use tricycles to help them transport them there.
At this time, the tricycle is not just a car, but a tool for making money.
Thinking of this, many people want to buy a tricycle, but they are almost out of money.
Although a tricycle is much cheaper than a horse-drawn carriage, no matter how cheap it is, it still needs 2 rounds.
Maybe 2 pips is not a lot for many people, but for many people, it is really a bit embarrassing to take out 2 pips of cash at once.
So some people thought about whether they could go to the bank for a loan to buy a tricycle.
For example, pay 5 coins first, or pay 1 guan, and then pay back the rest slowly?
"Folks, you can get a loan to buy a tricycle."
The sales staff received the above notice in advance and told everyone immediately.
"Can I get a loan? Then I want a tricycle!"
"I want one too!"
"I want to buy one!"
When you heard that you can get a loan to buy a tricycle, you didn't hesitate and placed the order on the spot.
Such a vehicle that can carry people to pull goods without being pulled by livestock is really very practical.
Soon, the first batch of one hundred tricycles were also sold out.
Everyone first signed the purchase agreement, then went to the bank to apply for a loan, and then picked up the car directly.
Unlike bicycles, which need to be learned, tricycles can be ridden directly by sitting on them.
Everyone sat on the seat of the tricycle, released the handbrake, and exerted force on their feet, and the car started to drive.
I was a little flustered at first, but after a little control of the direction, the tricycle started driving smoothly.
Basically, there is no problem. It only takes a few days to get familiar with it and you will be very proficient.
Knowing that the first batch of [-] cars was sold out, Li Ke couldn't help but nodded with a smile.
These [-] cars are a movable type signboard, and then we just need to wait for time to slowly ferment, let everyone discover the advantages of these two cars, and they will naturally be promoted.
"As long as it is promoted, it will greatly improve the traffic efficiency."
Li Ke is still looking forward to this day.
There is a saying in modern times, if you want to get rich, build roads first.
The meaning of road repair means that only when the road is repaired can cars be used and traffic can be facilitated.
Therefore, after the convenience of transportation and the improvement of efficiency, the improvement of the economy is also huge.
Next, in the city of Yangzhou, there was a group of people riding tricycles.
They parked their tricycles near the Yangzhou wharf, and whenever they saw businessmen getting off the big boats, they would go up and ask if they needed a car.
Many businessmen came to Yangzhou from other places, and they were not familiar with the situation in Yangzhou City, and the wharf was still some distance away from the city.
So the two sides hit it off, and the businessman was sitting behind the tricycle, and the man was riding a tricycle, driving the businessman around Yangzhou.
After purchasing a batch of goods, the businessman wants to transport the goods to the dock, and is looking for a special ox cart for pulling the goods.
But soon a few tricycles rode over and asked him if he needed to pull the goods.
"Your car can pull goods?"
The merchant looked at them in surprise.
"Of course, you can pull as much cargo as you can hold."
"We have a lot of cars, we can pull them together."
Several people nodded confidently, indicating that there is no problem.
"All right, take them all to the pier."
Seeing this, the businessman didn't bother to contact the bullock cart anymore.
Afterwards, several people helped to move the goods to the tricycle, and then they stepped on the tricycle and drove towards the pier.
Although it takes a lot of effort to step on it after loading a car full of goods, even a little strenuous.
But in this era, everyone has endured hardships. It’s just a little bit of effort. What kind of hardship is this?
Don't be afraid of hard work, as long as you can make money, it will not be hard.
It's hard work, but still can't make money, and that's called suffering.
Soon, a convoy sent a carload of goods to the dock.
"Thank you, this is your fare."
The businessman readily gave money to several people, and he found that the tricycle was really convenient.
Not only does it not need livestock, but the quantity and speed of the cargo are very good, but it is a pity that it is sold out, otherwise he would like to buy one to take home.
"I wish you a prosperous business."