Auroville.There's another brand new product on the market, and that's the bike.This is a product that has been planned in advance for a long time.Compared with cars, bicycles are relatively simple to manufacture, cheaper, and easier to use, making them easier to popularize.Today, Auroville has some of the most complete concrete roads in the country, and three spacious avenues of high standard connect to the four places of Dongsheng Fortress, Laifeng Harbor, Noa and Mystery City.This creates a very good basis for the sale of bicycles as a means of short-distance transportation.Of course, no matter how good something is, it needs a lot of publicity before it can be known to the public.The new bicycle factory finally started production, and Owen naturally hoped that the goods it produced would sell well, which would help create a good cycle and keep the jobs of the bicycle factory workers.For this reason, Owen decided to become a product spokesperson.So, after learning to ride, Owen set off from the castle on a bicycle, followed by a group of guards, and those who also learned to ride a bicycle were of course riding, and those who couldn't learn anything could only trot behind.However, to Owen's surprise, Marpel was the first to learn to ride a bike, presumably because she had a better control over her balance than others.Leaving the castle and riding out into the snow-covered streets, Owen and his party immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding people."
Look!
It's His Majesty!
”"What is riding under His Majesty?""
It's moving so fast, what the hell is that?"
Some people wanted to find out, and they trotted all the way behind.In order to further attract the attention of civilians, Owen also deliberately rang the bell many times on the way to ride.Riding to the gate of City Hall, Owen got off his bike, pinned his foot off the rear wheel, and stopped by the door.The cyclists followed suit, and a row of bicycles stopped at the door of the town hall.Before entering the town hall, Owen turned around at the door, smiled and waved at the crowd before entering.Many people gathered at the entrance of the city hall, keeping some distance from the row of bicycles, pointing at them and talking about it."
Only two wheels?!
How did His Majesty manage not to fall?
”"The main body of this two-wheeler is made of iron.""
It looks like it's precious."
After all, it is the king's thing, and no one dares to get too close, for fear of breaking it and not being able to afford it.On that day, the whole of Auroville discussed the fact that His Majesty the King was riding his bicycle to the town hall, which served as a good publicity.The next day, the town hall issued a public announcement introducing the bicycle that His Majesty had ridden yesterday and informing him that the product would be officially launched in the store tomorrow for 20 silver coins, with the first batch of goods enjoying a 10% discount.Not only that, but the bicycle factory also hired people to distribute a large number of leaflets, which are detailed how to use bicycles, both with text descriptions and pictures.According to Owen's vision, the bicycle market will be opened in Dawn City first, and then gradually spread to surrounding cities in the future.In response to the huge attention, the bicycle store was officially opened, and the signs "His Majesty's Bicycle of the Same Model" and "Limited 10% Discount" were displayed in front of the store to attract customers.I have to say that the marketing is very good, and on the first day of sales, the store has achieved a good turnover.Castle of the Lords, offices.Since Owen personally promoted the bicycle, Clive thought that His Majesty took it very seriously, so he mentioned the sales of bicycles in passing during his routine report."
Your Majesty, the first batch of bicycles produced by the bicycle factory has been sold out in specialty stores, and the second batch is being produced at an accelerated pace, and the locks and training wheels sold with them are also selling well.""
Hmm."
Owen nodded in satisfaction, the sales were in line with his expectations.As the Auroville neighborhood continues to expand to the south, the shape of the city becomes more and more narrow, and many people live far from their workplaces, and they will definitely be interested in this convenient and easy to use bicycle.Later, Owen asked curiously, "Who are the people who bought the bikes?"
”"It's all bought by people in high-paying professions, such as magicians, city hall workers, and factory management."
Without hesitation, Clive replied, "Even with a nine-percent discount, eighteen silver coins are still quite expensive for most people, and they are not willing to spend it. ”It is normal for new products to be expensive, and when Owen opens up the mature production technology of bicycles to that group of wealthy businessmen, a large number of bicycles will be on the market, and the price will fall, and the people should be able to afford it.Moreover, with the development of the economy, the salary level of the people will gradually increase."
Oh, yes!"
Suddenly remembering something, Clive continued to report: "Your Majesty, the bicycle shop has recently received many complaints. ”Complaints so soon?
Did you ride a bike on the road without much practice?
The flyer should have it written that it will take a while of practice before you can ride on the road.Or is there a quality problem with the bike?
After all, it is a standardized mass production thing, and it is normal to occasionally fail to pass the inspection, as long as it passes the inspection, you can change to a new bike for free.Thinking of this, Owen asked, "What is the other party complaining about?"
”"It's the collective complaint of the dwarven artisans."
Clive replied: "They complained that the bikes were too tall and the distance between the pedals and the seats was too long for them to ride, and asked the bike factory to make a dwarven bike as soon as possible." ”"It's them!"
Owen couldn't help but hold his forehead.I almost forgot that the dwarven craftsmen are extremely sensitive to the emergence of new things, and their own vigorous promotion of bicycles will surely attract their attention as well.Owen had already made up the scene where the group of dwarven craftsmen rushed to buy bicycles in high spirits, only to find that they couldn't ride them, and they slapped their thighs in anger.Speaking of bicycles that dwarves can ride, Owen's mind comes directly to children's three-wheeled bicycles.Because it is a three-wheeled one, you don't need to practice balance skills, and you can ride directly on the road.Imagining that the group of dwarven craftsmen rode this three-wheeled bicycle to work in the factory, Owen couldn't help but hide his mouth and snicker, this scene was too funny.Quickly restraining his emotions, Owen exhaled lightly, then looked up and asked, "What will the bicycle store do?"
”"The store reported to the bicycle factory, and the factory immediately sent someone to communicate with the dwarven craftsmen, measured their body data, and promised to develop a bicycle for the dwarves."
Clive said.Bicycle factories plan to develop their own?
That's fine, let them solve the problem on their own, it's a kind of exercise, and Owen doesn't plan to get involved in this.