Li Xuan had already had these ideas when he started laying cement roads.
"However, whether you are carrying people or pulling goods, there will be some dangers when you go out and walk. Therefore, this kind of driver needs to wear weapons to protect the safety of the passengers on the vehicle and himself!"
"Because this kind of carriage shop is ultimately composed of veterans or slaves, and the main source is the Ministry of War. Therefore, the Ministry of War can be allowed to take shares and occupy a few more shares. The money earned is mainly used to improve the conditions of veterans or disabled veterans in the military.
living condition."
"Also, we can open a few more large-scale inns on the cement roads along the way, station more veterans, buy shares from the Ministry of War, and send more veterans and disabled veterans to manage them on weekdays. In these inns, you can eat, drink, take a bath, and
There are horse stables specially designed to feed horses. They are mainly used for business travelers and carriage owners. The food and accommodation charges in these large inns are 20 to 30% more expensive than those in the city.
In this way, you only need to receive a dozen or so tourists every day, and you can earn a thousand dollars, or even more than a dozen dollars, which is more profitable than a horse and carriage shop..."
"this?"
After hearing this, Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others couldn't help but be surprised.
"Would the travelers agree to such an expensive inn?"
"Your Majesty, if you have money in your hands, you have traveled for a day during the day, and you have walked hundreds of miles hard, and you are tired and thirsty! Suddenly you meet a luxuriously decorated place with not only delicious food, but also fine wine and cold ice, but
Will you spend more money on bathing and sleeping in the inn?"
Li Xuan chuckled lightly and continued: "Besides, on this road, except for this inn, there is no other inn where you can rest."
"I will go and rest on my own!"
Li Shimin replied with a strange expression.
Even if the price was twice as high, he would go in and have a rest. You know, walking at night, not to mention that you can't see the road clearly, there are wild beasts everywhere in the mountains, which is extremely unsafe!
"So, after entering, you will be able to endure so much food and wine?"
"this……"
Li Shimin sighed helplessly again, "Xuanba's move will clearly understand the thoughts of all passers-by!"
"Your Majesty, it costs money to lay cement roads, and it also costs money to build inns and transport food and wine to such distant places. All of this money needs to be earned back from those pedestrians!"
Li Xuan said.
"Hey, Your Majesty, I think His Highness the King of Jin's method is very wonderful!"
"Your Majesty, I think this matter is very feasible..."
On the side, Cheng Zhijie, Fang Xuanling and others had faces full of joy.
As for how much the inn is more expensive than in the city, they don't care.
As long as the veterans of the Twelve Guards and the imperial court can increase their income, they will be satisfied.
Especially Cheng Zhijie, if it weren't for the fear of Li Xuan in his heart, he would directly drag Li Xuan and run towards his right guard.
"Moreover, this kind of inn can also be used as a post station. With these veterans, they travel among various states and counties in the world all year round. You will know about any new events in various states and counties at the first time!"
"Xuanba, can this kind of carriage and horse racing business be so profitable?"
Although his heart was moved, Li Shimin still held back and asked again.
After all, he is the emperor of a country, and he cannot be like a reckless man like Cheng Zhijie who rushes forward rashly when he sees the benefits.
"Your Majesty, how much does it cost to build a carriage?"
Li Xuan asked.
"Can I have ten dollars?"
Li Shimin asked cautiously.
When he was looking at the four-wheel carriage just now, he noticed that the bottom of those carriages used a lot of fine steel.
On the side, Du Ruhui, Cheng Zhijie and others also looked at Li Xuan expectantly.
"Of course you can!"
Li Xuan nodded slightly and said, in fact, according to his estimation, the steel and wood used in a carriage, and even the craftsmen, are all from his own family, and the cost should be much lower than this.
However, there was no detailed explanation to Li Shimin.
Despite this, Li Shimin, Cheng Zhijie and others were all overjoyed when they heard this.
Ten guan is already very cheap.
"Your Majesty, a carriage costs ten guan and a horse costs forty guan, so the total cost is only fifty guan!" Li Xuan calculated.
Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others nodded slowly.
That's probably true.
"So, if we go from Chang'an City to Luoyang, which is 800 miles, it will take eight days at the slowest speed. If a person is pulled in the car, he will be charged 20 coins per day, and a total of 160 coins will be collected. So.
A large carriage carrying twelve people at a time requires 1,920 coins.
And from Luoyang back to Chang'an City, it also cost twelve people and one thousand nine hundred and twenty coins. In this way, one trip back and forth is almost four coins.
During this period, the horse and the driver were allowed to rest for a few days. According to the calculation, they could only run one and a half round trips per month, which was six guan of money!
In this way, in one year, a carriage and a driver can earn 72 coins!
Among them, if you run the feed for the driver and the horse, you can also make a net profit of fifty thousand dollars, so you can get your money back after all!"
"Moreover, there are many rich people in Chang'an City. In addition, cement roads have been laid in several counties around Chang'an City, specifically for multiple carriages to drive on patrol in Chang'an City, or between Chang'an City and Lantian, etc.
When driving in the county, I charge two cents each time, and I can earn one hundred and fifty cents a day. I think I can get my money back in about a year!"
After Li Xuan finished speaking, Li Shimin, Cheng Zhijie and others couldn't help but open their mouths, their faces dull.
In my mind, I secretly calculated for a long time, and the more I calculated, the more shocked my expression became.
"Recover the money in one year?"
Then, thinking of something, Li Shimin hurriedly asked again: "Xuanba, one person went from Chang'an City to Luoyang, and one person received one hundred and sixty pieces of literature. Is it too much?"
"many?"
Li Xuan was startled, glanced at Li Shimin strangely, and said slowly.
"Your Majesty, how long does it usually take for those people to go from Chang'an to Luoyang?"
"His Royal Highness King Jin, if people don't ride horses or carriages, but just walk, it can take as short as ten days or as long as half a month!"
Fang Xuanling on the side quickly raised his hands and said, "Even if we take a carriage, it will only take six or seven days!"
"Um!"
Hearing this, Li Xuan nodded slowly.
"Your Majesty, based on walking, it would take half a month for a person to go all the way to Luoyang. The amount of money this person would spend on food, drinks, and hotels along the way, based on the minimum calculation, would definitely exceed 200 yuan. Moreover, they are walking
On the road, you have to be on tenterhooks, worried that some masked bandits will jump out of some mountain and risk your life to hide your wealth!
However, the fare for taking a carriage is only 160 Wen, and the food and drink can cost up to 80 Wen. There is no need to worry, and the journey will be very comfortable. So why don't they take the carriage, and even the time saved, even if they go
You can make money even if you work part-time!”
As he said this, Li Shimin and others were already deep in thought.
"Even if they take the carriage themselves, if they rent it, it will cost a lot more money than taking a carriage from a carriage company!"
"As for some wealthy families who have horse-drawn carriages at home, they will definitely not ride in the horse-drawn carriages of our carriage house, so there is no need to think about it!"
"Your Majesty, no matter how you calculate it, it is better to take a carriage with a carriage door. It will save money and be comfortable and safe!"
After Li Xuan finished speaking, even Cheng Zhijie reacted with joy on his face.
Not to mention old weirdos like Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling!