However, the development of things exceeded everyone's expectations.
Everyone thought that Li Changan would start with some large-scale business.
However, on the first day of July,
Just when the whole world is paying attention to the list of literary saints at the beginning of each month.
The officials in charge of the supply and marketing bureaus of each government took out a pile of wooden boxes from the Xumi treasure bag and started the first trial operation of the supply and marketing department.
On this day,
Wang Tiangang walked out of the retreat, and Gu Weidao also put down the numerous affairs in his hands.
Liu Zhiyin and Liu Linglong were protected by Third Grade Grammar in the house, and An Nanzhi was warned in advance by Li Changan not to go out recently.
On this day,
Li Changan did not go to the Supply and Marketing Department's Yamen anymore. Instead, he got up early and sat in the yard, took out the Thousand Miles Transmission Charm,
"Let's get started."
As soon as these words came out, a certain fuse seemed to be lit.
The official of the Supply and Marketing Department responsible for commanding the 19th Prefecture of the Jin Dynasty quickly picked up the Thousand Mile Telephone Note after receiving Li Changan's order.
"start."
Orders were issued at all levels, all the way to the supply and marketing bureaus in each county.
During the five-day intensive training, everyone was familiar with all the rules of the Supply and Marketing Department.
But no one knows what exactly the so-called test run is supposed to test.
Only today do supply and marketing bureaus in various places know about the existence of chess.
From the prefectural city to the county town, and then to the counties assigned by the county town, Yunxia treasure ships flew over Dajin, delivering secretly made chess pieces to various places in Jin Dynasty.
Supply and marketing bureaus in various places all followed the rules, quickly put the delivered goods on the shelves, and posted announcements.
At the same time, bookstores in various places also received large quantities of chess in wooden boxes from the Bureau of Supply and Marketing.
Huge notices were displayed in various counties.
It only took one morning to cover 70% of the Shanxi area.
A large number of people came over curiously.
"What is this?"
"The Supply and Marketing Bureau has been established for such a long time, and it finally opened today. But what is in this wooden box?"
"This huge supply and marketing bureau only sells this one item today?"
The government servant who came out of the supply and marketing bureau smiled and said, "Hello fellow citizens, what is contained in this wooden box is the chess set created by Uncle Zhongyong."
"Chess!?" There were exclamations in the street, and the people who gathered looked at each other, "I have never heard of this."
"Is it different from today's chess game?"
The officer smiled and explained, "You can rest assured that this chess game is completely different from today's chess game."
"There are explanations on how to play chess in the wooden box, and there will also be chess instructions in the local school to teach the way of chess."
…
These are all fixed sayings. When the supply and marketing bureaus in various places received the chess sets delivered by the superior supply and marketing bureaus, they got these compiled sayings.
After memorizing it, you can freely answer people's questions.
"The Bureau of Supply and Marketing is opening today to ask for a fortune from the big guys. Chess is only sold for one cent. After today, the original price of ten cents will be restored. This opportunity cannot be lost and will not come back again."
As soon as these words came out, the onlookers exclaimed again,
"Only a penny? So cheap?"
"Such a big wooden box costs more than a penny, right? Even if you buy it to put things in it, it's worth it."
"Bring me two boxes."
"I want three boxes."
In line with the idea of having an advantage and not taking advantage of it, a large number of people were quite enthusiastic.
…
The government officials welcomed the people into the store with a smile.
As these people say, if it's just a penny, it's just like giving it away for free.
These days, you can't even buy a white flour bun for a penny, but you can buy such an exquisite wooden box. It's really a good deal.
Officials and government officials from the Supply and Marketing Bureau were shocked when they learned about this price.
However, the orders above cannot be changed. Anyone who changes the price without authorization will be immediately deprived of his official position and will never be hired again. If the circumstances are serious, his home will be confiscated.
This is a red line that no one should touch.
Must act according to orders.
They don't even know what chess is, but that doesn't stop them from selling things according to their words.
Not only the Supply and Marketing Bureau, but also the local bookstore is the main place for sales.
Being able to establish a relationship with Uncle Zhongyong, as long as the name of Uncle Zhongyong is mentioned, more copies of other books in the bookstore can be sold.
In this way, it is basically a sure profit without loss.
…
In Beijing, the sale of chess pieces was only allowed in the afternoon.
News about chess was belatedly placed on everyone's desk.
"Chess? What is this? A new chess game? A children's chess piece?"
Gu Shihong, the Minister of Rites, looked at the exquisite wooden box placed on the table and frowned.
"This Li Chang'an, on the first day the Supply and Marketing Department opened, did he instigate such a thing?"
"It's not that no one wants to create new chess skills, but chess skills may seem simple, but in fact they contain profound meanings. After so many years, isn't only Go the only one that has been passed down to this day?"
"A penny...and I'm not afraid of losing my life."
Thinking about it, he opened the wooden box and took out the rules instructions inside. Below were round chess pieces carved in red and black colors, and a square piece of chess paper folded.
Gu Shihong felt uneasy in his heart, unfolded the rules explanation, quickly scanned it, and then deduced it in his mind, his expression suddenly changed.
He quickly opened the chess paper and placed the chess pieces in the box.
"The realm of Chu and Han...the confrontation between red and black...the general is in the middle palace..."
"This...this..."
The horror in Gu Shihong's eyes suddenly surged, and he looked at the chessboard in front of him in disbelief.
He just followed the demonstration chess game in the rules and took a few simple steps to discover the unimaginable subtleties!
"This is more than just a simple toy? It's simply another way of playing chess!"
"Xiangqi, Xiangqi... is ever-changing and all-encompassing. The battlefield is moved into this small space, and it contains the methods of using troops and strategies!"
"Moreover, the situation is ever-changing, and every step can lead to a different situation. The variables are huge and difficult to exhaust."
"This also means...this method of chess has great potential!"
"It's definitely not as simple as a plaything!"
"Li Changan, Li Changan..."
Gu Shihong sat on a chair, looking at the chess game in front of him, his expression changing again and again.
Not long after, there were rapid footsteps outside the door.
Geng Qingsong, Minister of the Ministry of War, walked in directly with a wooden box.
"Master Gu..."
As soon as he entered the door, he saw the chess game on the table.
Gu Shihong raised his head, with a complicated expression in his eyes, "Master Geng, have you also noticed the problem in this chess game?"
Geng Qingsong nodded with a serious look on his face, "This chess game implies the art of war, strategy, and battle formation...it's no small matter!"
"As soon as I got it, I felt something was wrong."
"If it really spreads, I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."
Speaking of this, his voice trembled slightly.
The matters involved here were so important that even he felt his soul trembling.
Then Li Changan, has he really taken that path?
He went through all the trouble to establish a good supply and marketing department, just for today!???