Daming: Apocalypse of Longevity

Chapter 107 Making Money

Zhu Tianqi doesn't believe that Zhou Daodeng is still "a treasured sword" at his age, and he doesn't believe that he can still do without medicine. Of course, if Zhou Daodeng is really an "old man", then there is no need for him to sell "Little Blue" "Medicine", let him publish his secrets of health preservation directly in a book, the title of the book is "Old Zhou Ge's "Hard" Truth", believe it or not, no one will buy it!

In fact, there are many medicines similar to "Little Blue Medicine" in the Ming Dynasty. There are even many palace secret medicines in the palace. The same is true among the people. There are all kinds of medicines and prescriptions, but they are really effective or effective. The better medicines are made from precious medicinal materials, or are exclusive secret recipes of major medical families. They are very expensive. Not to mention ordinary people, even rich people are reluctant to use them on daily basis.

Therefore, in comparison, the "little blue medicine" with more obvious effects is more affordable in terms of price. Such a cost-effectiveness will definitely be welcomed by the gentlemen of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Tianqi found out in the Krypton Life store that the price of a single tablet of "Little Blue Medicine" is generally between one day and three days, and there is basically no difference between the cheap and expensive ones. If he pursues maximizing profits, , naturally I picked the cheap one and bought it. Anyway, I am exclusively supplying it, so I don’t need to consider too many subtle differences in effects.

Since it was about medicines, Zhu Tianqi made a breakthrough and thought about whether he could buy some modern medicines for sale through the Krypton Store, especially medicines such as antibiotics. Many diseases that cannot be cured now will be a problem for future generations. It can be cured or maintained by taking medicine, which is also a good means of generating income.

It's just that I don't know how to practice medicine. In this era, I can't find doctors with modern medical skills. Western medicine is still very backward. I can't prescribe medicines randomly, otherwise, using the wrong medicine will kill people. So this matter It’s better to go back slowly!

We still need to focus on entertainment, and make money from those rich people who know how to enjoy themselves, and we should build more entertainment facilities for them.

When it comes to entertainment, Zhu Tianqi naturally thinks of movie theaters and entertainment clubs. However, as for entertainment clubs, even if he builds and operates them according to the style of later generations, he may not be welcomed by the people of the Ming Dynasty. After all, the people of the Ming Dynasty like music, dance and entertainment. The method is different from that of later generations. If you set up a KTV and let them sing, maybe they would prefer to drink and listen to music in the brothel, and compete with the courtesans reciting poems!

Therefore, in comparison, it is more reliable to build a cinema. It does not even need to be as comfortable and luxurious as a modern cinema. It is enough to reach the level of a screening room at the end of the last century. I believe that video images will certainly shock the people of the Ming Dynasty. It is very big, and the people of the Ming Dynasty certainly couldn't resist the charm of film and television, so they obediently gave themselves money.

Regarding the construction of the movie theater, Zhu Tianqi also has some ideas. After all, it serves the high-end crowd. The projection hall can be decorated in a more luxurious and comfortable way, and it can even be equipped with catering services. For premium stuff like screen, IMAX, and 3D, a whole big-size TV or projector will suffice.

You know, when television first became popular, the whole village gathered around a black and white TV to watch it. Not to mention the small size of the TV, the signal was not stable, let alone the picture and sound quality. It was still unable to stop people. enthusiasm for watching?

Not to mention the people of the Ming Dynasty. I directly skipped black and white TVs and small-size color TVs for them. The sensory stimulation for the people of the Ming Dynasty was already very strong. It is impossible for anyone to show the slightest concern for the picture quality, sound quality and screen size. unsatisfied!
The only thing that needs to be solved now is the power problem. Electrical appliances such as TVs and projectors do not require charging like the recording pens I bought before. These appliances require electricity. Although the power consumption is not large, if you want to build In a cinema, dozens of devices are running at the same time, which consumes a lot of electricity every day.

Zhu Tianqi originally planned to use large batteries for power supply, but batteries are consumables and are not economical to use. It is better to invest more in the early stage and build a micro power station to supply electricity.

Thinking of this, Zhu Tianqi called Xu Guangqi over and planned to discuss "power generation" with him. He would first conduct a pilot project in the Forbidden City and build a small power station so that the Forbidden City could be electrified and watch movies. Besides.After Xu Guangqi came to Qianqing Palace following the imperial edict, Zhu Tianqi handed him a sketch he had drawn in advance, which showed the composition and principle of the generator.

Naturally, Xu Guangqi couldn't understand it, so he looked at the sketch for a long time, and finally gave a salute and said: "I am stupid and can't understand what kind of device the emperor draws in this picture. I hope the emperor can tell me!"

Zhu Tianqi couldn't help but smile, but said: "Xu Aiqing, why should you be so modest? You can see that the picture I drew is some kind of device. She is already much smarter than ordinary people!"

Xu Guangqi hurriedly saluted: "Your Majesty is absurdly praised, and this minister is just guessing randomly!"

Zhu Tianqi asked Xu Guangqi to sit down, and then continued: "Today I brought you Xu Aiqing because I want Xu Aiqing to help me build a device like the one in the picture. I wonder if Xu Aiqing is interested?"

Although Xu Guangqi was still a little confused, he immediately said: "I must obey your Majesty's orders, but I don't know what this device is and what it is used for?"

It is still very difficult to explain electricity to Xu Guangqi, a Ming Dynasty man. Even though Xu Guangqi was well-informed, proficient in Western learning, and very open-minded, he had not even experienced the steam age and had to directly enter the electric age. , this span may also be a huge test for Xu Guangqi's ability to accept.

After Zhu Tianqi thought for a while, he asked: "Xu Aiqing, in your opinion, what are the thunder and lightning in the sky?"

Xu Guangqi was stunned by this question. After thinking for a while, he answered: "Back to the emperor, I believe that thunder and lightning are the power of gods or the magic of ghosts. It is very reasonable and can be controlled!"

After hearing Xu Guangqi's answer, Zhu Tianqi was really confused. He was very surprised. He originally thought that a great scientist like Xu Guangqi would be against feudal superstition.

Since Xu Guangqi already knew that the earth is a sphere revolving around the sun through the books and knowledge of the Westerners, and he has become more rational and serious about astronomy, it stands to reason that he should no longer believe that natural phenomena such as thunder and lightning are related to ghosts and gods. Why? Will you still say such things?

(End of this chapter)