Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Several dandy boys looked at each other, speechless for a moment, being outcompeted.

They had no choice but to ride away angrily, thinking that they would beg their parents to buy a few more sets of the latest protective gear when they got back.

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The competition among the rich continues, and the styles and materials of protective gear are becoming more and more particular.

Peacock feathers, fox tails, ivory, tortoise shells...all kinds of rare materials are used.

Chu Ze saw it and was happy in his heart.

What a bunch of people who have money but nowhere to spend it!

He told Yang Cai and Li Xing: "Go and take out the latest batch of gold-painted sandalwood and silver wire inlaid with gems from the warehouse! If you continue to show off your wealth like this, the emperor will be jealous!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The two of them responded hurriedly.

Ever since these new batches of protective gear were released on the market, competition in Beijing has intensified.

Some are inlaid with real gold and silver, which are so shiny that it hurts the eyes;

Some use fine mahogany as the frame, and are densely inlaid with precious stones, which makes them look noble;

Some simply use rhino horns and ivory, and when worn, they are more eye-catching than dragon robes.

When people in the city saw these dandies passing by on bicycles, they all lowered their heads and remained silent, for fear of looking into their eyes and being shocked by their aura.

The streets seem to be stratified. Those who ride bicycles are superior and those who walk are inferior.

The people in the car looked down upon the people in the car, but the people in the car could only be respectful when they saw the people in the car.

This trend has spread throughout Fengyang and surrounding cities. It seems that one cannot survive without riding a bicycle and wearing protective gear when going out.

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But this also caused a lot of trouble.

For example, those petty thieves will be jealous when they see the attire of these people, and they will always find ways to steal and rob.

"Thief! Catch the thief! My limited edition helmet!" A wealthy businessman panted as he chased a ragged thief.

"A modified helmet with fifty taels of silver! Damn dog thief! Stop him!"

"Sir, something happened again. A group of gangsters robbed an aristocratic gentleman who was riding a silver helmet in the suburbs. They took away his helmet and protective gear and even his bicycle." The yamen came to report.

"What?" When Chu Ze heard Zhao Si's report, his face suddenly darkened and he said, "Robbing a bicycle rider on the outskirts of the city? These thieves are very courageous!"

"Your Majesty, those gangsters are lawless and have robbed many noble people. Those limited-edition helmets, silver protective gear, and modified cars are worth a lot of money! The victims are crying and robbing each other. I beg you to seek justice. !" Zhao Si looked worried.

Chu Ze slammed the table and roared angrily: "That's unreasonable! I have finally popularized these bicycles and protective gear. If the people are frightened, how can they travel by bicycle? These grandsons are simply Challenging the prestige of the palace!”

His eyes were sharp, he looked around and ordered: "Zhao Si, immediately notify the Yamen to strengthen patrols, especially in the suburbs! Then mobilize manpower to expand our factory overnight and recruit more workers. As long as the people have work in their hands, Of course I don’t have time to be a thief!”

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will do it now!" Zhao Si responded hurriedly. Yang Cai and Li Xing looked at each other and secretly sighed that the prince had thought carefully.

"With the prince's arrangement, it won't take long for Fengyang's security to improve a lot." Yang Cai said in a low voice.

"Isn't that right? Your Majesty is trying to solve the problem fundamentally! When all industries are prosperous, the people will naturally keep to themselves." Li Xing said with emotion.

Chu Ze pondered for a moment and then ordered: "By the way, let the people from the Yamen carefully question the victims and find out the characteristics of the gang of thieves, and then make a wanted portrait and put a heavy reward on them. We must bring them to justice!"

"Understood!" Zhao Si took the order.

"Also," Chu Ze rolled his eyes and said, "When the gang of thieves are caught, the confiscated stolen goods will be auctioned for the owners to claim. The rest will be auctioned, and a part of the silver earned will be used to compensate the nobles who were harmed, so that they know what I have done. Your Majesty’s efficiency!”

"Wonderful!" Li Xing and Yang Cai both clapped their hands and praised: "This move not only comforts the victims, but also makes them more convinced of your ability, Your Majesty. It serves multiple purposes!"

Chu Ze smiled proudly and said: "Humph, a few thieves also want to ruin my good deeds? What a dream!"

He stood up, stood with his hands behind his back, and said firmly: "However, this incident has given me a warning. It seems that we must not only vigorously develop industry, but also pay attention to people's livelihood and stability. Only in this way can the people Only then can we live and work in peace and contentment, and Fengyang can be more prosperous!”

"Your Majesty is wise!" everyone said in unison.

In the next few days, Fengyang City was busy inside and outside.

A large number of officers and soldiers patrolled the city and outside the city, paying close attention to suspicious people;

Workers from the Ministry of Industry are working non-stop to expand new factories and recruit more workers from all over the country. The machines in the workshop are roaring during the day and the lights are brightly lit at night.

The people saw it and praised it.

"Look, it's only been a few days, and the prince has changed Fengyang's appearance! There are patrolling soldiers everywhere, and the day when the house is open at night is coming!"

"That's right, I heard that the gang of robbers was arrested, and the prince even sold the confiscated stolen goods to compensate the victims! He is indeed our good prince!"

"The useless guy in my family has become more honest these days and went to work in a factory. This saves him from causing trouble outside and earns some money to spend!"

Chu Ze was sitting in the study, holding an ancient book in his hand, deep in thought.

Zhao Si knocked on the door and came in, asking respectfully: "Your Majesty, are you worried about Fengyang's public security issues?"

Chu Ze raised his head to look at him, sighed and said: "To tell you the truth, although Fengyang's financial income has increased greatly recently thanks to bicycles, to eradicate the root causes of crime, we have to start from childhood. I'm here I wonder if I should open a primary school!”

Zhao Si nodded and said: "What the prince said is absolutely true. However, running a school is not a small amount, so it needs to be carefully considered."

Chu Ze waved his hands and said: "Money is something outside the body. If it can be used wisely, why not?" He stood up and walked around the study: "Zhao Si, what kind of school should we run?" school?"

Zhao Si thought for a while and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise, and I believe that this school should not only teach children knowledge, but also teach them the principles of life. Let them understand from an early age what they should do and what they should do. Shouldn't do it."

"Okay!" Chu Ze nodded approvingly and said, "As expected of someone who has been with me for so long, he is very knowledgeable!"

He stopped and said with piercing eyes: "As you said, let's open a Fengyang Central Primary School and make it a model for everyone in the Ming Dynasty to learn from! Not only will we teach literature, history and arithmetic, but we should also pay attention to moral education so that children can learn from childhood. Establish a correct outlook on life and values!" (End of this chapter)