Steel Dynasty - Chapter 866

[Chapter 864: Bull Run]

“Your Majesty, slow down, don’t fall, I can’t keep up.”

Xiao Ming rode his bicycle back and forth like the wind in the square, Qian Dafu and Niu Ben ran behind Xiao Ming .

After a while, the two of them were out of breath, but Xiao Ming was still relaxed.

In this lathe upgrade, Qingzhou has been able to produce chains for bicycles, and they have already mastered the rubber technology, so the bicycle application was born at this time.

It can be said that the birth of bicycles is proof of Qingzhou’s industrial improvement.

Stopping in front of the two of them, Xiao Ming said to Niu Ben: “General Niu, how about this bicycle?”

Niu Ben’s eyes were filled with wonder, and he said: “Your Majesty, this thing is amazing. We have been running for so long, Your Majesty. There is no hint of fatigue at all, and you can run really fast on this thing.”

“No, my legs are broken.” Qian Dafu panted.

Xiao Ming laughed. He just cycled two miles. With this in the future, he would only need half an hour to travel from Qingzhou South to Qingzhou North.

After patting the strong frame of the bicycle, Xiao Ming looked at it carefully. This bicycle was a bicycle with large beams that he designed.

The appearance is the same as that of contemporary bicycles from the 1960s and 1970s, giving it a sense of vicissitudes of life.

Nodding with satisfaction, Xiao Ming looked at Niu Ben, “Do you want to give it a try?”

“Well, how can this general be so embarrassed…” Although Niu Ben resisted, his hand held the handlebar of the bicycle.

This new thing made him itchy.

Xiao Ming was not in a hurry to let Niu Ben ride. This veteran was also very old. If he fell, he would have to go to the hospital.

So he demonstrated it to Niu Ben in front of him, and then asked Qian Dafu to grab the back seat of the bicycle to prevent Niu Ben from falling and eating shit.

At this time Niu Ben could no longer restrain his impulse. As soon as Xiao Ming let go, he immediately pushed the bicycle forward a few steps, then stepped on the pedal with one leg, and stepped on the other foot from behind with the other foot. Put one foot on.

It was just his first time riding a bicycle, and Niu Ben could not control his body balance. After getting on the bicycle, he twisted a few times and fell to the ground with a bang.

Qian Dafu suffered a lot. He couldn’t bear the weight of Niu Ben and fell to the ground.

The guards on both sides couldn’t help laughing when they saw this scene. Qian Dafu climbed up in embarrassment, put one hand on his waist and complained: “Your Majesty, this old slave’s waist is about to break.”

“Promise.” Xiao Ming understood the money. Dafu’s intention was a bit pretentious. He pointed at the snickering guards and said, “Come up, you two.”

The guards immediately did not dare to laugh anymore. Niu Ben got up at this time, but Dafu supported him but did not fall.

His interest did not diminish because of his fall, “I don’t believe it is more difficult than riding a horse!”

After that, he pedaled his bicycle again and started running slowly on the square with the help of three young guards.

With three guards supporting him, Niu Ben slowly found the feeling. After ten minutes, he asked the guards to let go and started walking around the square on his bicycle.

While riding him, he laughed and said, “Your Majesty, this is so interesting. This is the first time I have seen such an interesting thing.”

Qian Dafu was a little jealous and said, “General Niu, let me try it too. “

Niu Ben was in high spirits, but he was willing to do it. He pretended not to know and rode a bicycle and took a long way around. Qian Dafu was so angry that he stomped his feet.

Xiao Ming shook his head. This bicycle was a rare thing in the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. At that time, this bicycle was included in the wedding ceremony.

From the two’s fascination with bicycles, Xiao Ming seems to have seen the emergence of another avenue to make money. In his opinion, once the bicycles are put on sale, they will definitely cause the wealthy class to rush to buy them.

Thinking of this, he asked the craftsman: “How many bicycles have you made in total now?”

“Back to the emperor, you have made eight in total and eight more are being assembled.” The craftsman said respectfully.

Xiao Ming nodded, “You go back and tell Zhang Liu to start building the factory for production. This matter cannot be delayed. In addition, send the remaining seven cars to the palace.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.” The craftsman bowed and left. .

For Xiao Ming, he suddenly found a new thing that could be used as a reward. He said to Niu Ben: “General Niu, I will give this bicycle to you. You can ride it back.”

“What!” Niu Ben almost Falling off the bike.

He stopped in front of Xiao Ming and his face turned red with excitement. This bicycle was so to his liking that he wanted it from the bottom of his heart.

“I didn’t give you any reward for your victory in the Northern Expedition. This bicycle will make up for it.” Xiao Ming said.

On the one hand, he wanted to win people’s hearts, and on the other hand, he wanted Niu Ben to ride his bicycle back home. In this way, Niu Ben, the veteran, would become a living sign, and the name of bicycles would soon spread in Qingzhou.

“Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty!”

Niu Ben said happily. To him, this was more real than rewarding him with a thousand taels of silver.

After thanking him again and again, Niu Ben ran to Xiao Ming to say goodbye. He couldn’t help but want to show off in front of other officials.

After saying goodbye, he rode his bicycle and rushed to the outer palace, where the imperial officials worked.

In the past, Niu Ben would have gone straight out of the outer palace gate, but today he deliberately rode his bicycle in front of the official offices of the outer palace.

Along the way, the guards, officials and maids all looked at him with curiosity and envy, which gave him an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

This satisfaction is not the joy of winning a battle.

“General Niu, what is this?”

Niu Ben’s appearance quickly attracted the attention of the officials. It was almost noon, and it was time for the officials to eat. As soon as Fiji finished busy with the government affairs at hand, he saw Niu Ben riding on Coming and going like the wind on two wheels.

“The emperor just rewarded me. He is the first one in the Chongqing Kingdom. The emperor said this is a bicycle.” Niu Ben’s face showed a look of needing a beating.

Fiji still doesn’t understand what this bicycle is, but the first such word as a reward from the emperor has already made him a little envious.

Pang Yukun and other officials also gathered around at this time. Unlike other officials, Pang Yukun had followed Xiao Ming to see the bicycle, and couldn’t help but be surprised: “Is this the bicycle that the emperor said can travel three hundred miles a day?”

“Three hundred miles!” All the officials took a breath of air after hearing this, “How is this possible?”

Niu Ben’s eyes widened, and he said: “How is it impossible? It’s so fast to ride on a bicycle. If you don’t believe it, just look!”

After that, Niu Ben got on the bicycle. The bike was full of energy, and I could ride hundreds of meters in just one breath.

All the officials were stunned and looked envious. Fiji and Pang Yukun looked at each other with cunning expressions.

Of course, this good thing comes first come first comer, and they also want one.

(End of chapter)