There is a space for passenger planes in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 34 If you want to get rich, engage in demolition
  When he returned to the county office in the morning, Lin Feng immediately went to report to County Magistrate Zhang about the delivery of tax money.

"The distant mountains are here, will this trip go smoothly?" Magistrate Zhang asked.

"When we set out, we were attacked by bandits from Gaoliang Mountain in the north of the city at Banpo Mountain, and the carriage containing the silver box was robbed. Zhou Qiang, the official of Zhuangban, died heroically to intercept the bandits."

"Ah, the tax money was lost?" Magistrate Zhang was shocked. He only cared about the tax money now.

"That's not true. I was afraid that something would happen on the road, so I changed the tax box. What they took away was the fake silver box containing stones." Lin Feng said.

"These gangsters are so hateful. Fortunately, Yuanshan took precautions and changed the box. I must write to the Yulin Guards to ask them to send people to suppress the bandits." Magistrate Zhang said with lingering fear.

"Your Majesty, the people in the county government are more hateful than the gangsters. As soon as we set off, the gangsters accurately grasped our whereabouts. Someone must have passed the news to the gangsters," Lin Feng said.

"If I find out about these gangsters, I will skin them. Are there any suspects in Yuanshan?"

"This person must have a certain status to know our whereabouts. The tax collection is also very important. The scope of knowledge is not large, and he must be able to send the news out so quickly.

The other is that he has a deep hatred for me, otherwise no one would do such a thing to harm the whole county. I just came to the county government office, and you, the county official, know very well who I offended. " Lin Feng analyzed.

"Yuanshan's analysis is reasonable, is there any evidence?" Magistrate Zhang is not a fool, he understood it with just a click.

"There is none at the moment. If you want to get the evidence, you must wipe out the bandits in Gaoliang Mountain."

"It's difficult. The Yulin Guards won't send troops unless they see any benefit. Even if they send troops, they may not be able to defeat the bandits." Magistrate Zhang knew the characteristics of these ruffians very well.

"Let's talk about this later. When we get stronger, maybe we can solve it ourselves."

"Then let's wait until the military training in the distant mountains is completed." Magistrate Zhang obviously didn't believe that the strong squad could suppress the bandits, so he said casually.

"My Lord, I have another matter with you today. Several main streets and agricultural markets in the county are in dilapidation, which has seriously affected the image of our valley. I would like to organize some repairs, and I would like to ask your permission," Lin Feng asked for permission. .

"Of course this is a good thing, but do you have money?" Magistrate Zhang was most concerned about whether he would pay for it.

"There is still a few hundred taels left over from the taxed management fees. The rest is going to be raised through commercial development. A businessman from Taiyuan is willing to sponsor the remaining part. The funds should be enough." Lin Feng replied.

"That's good. Go ahead and do it boldly. I will give you my full support." He doesn't have to pay for it, and he can improve the image of the county. Magistrate Zhang has never been caught in the trap, so he naturally agrees.

Back at the county magistrate's office, Lin Feng called Su Shunnian from the household office, Hu Yanming from the factory, Luo Jingyuan from the arrest team, and his secretary Lin Jiakang. People from construction, civil affairs, public security and the office were all here. The county's first leading group for the demolition and reconstruction of old cities has been established.

When everyone was confused, Lin Feng clarified the responsibilities of each department. The work house was responsible for planning and construction, the household house was responsible for attracting investment and providing money, the arrest squad was responsible for arresting those who dared to resist demolition and renovation, and Lin Jiakang was responsible for coordination.

It's better to be in ancient times. If you want to do something, there are no procedures or procedures. The government will definitely stick to its word, and those who are dissatisfied will be arrested. This efficiency is tolerable.

"Do you all know your responsibilities?" Lin Feng asked.

"Sir, we understand this responsibility, but we have no money!" Su Shunnian was responsible for paying, and he said he was under great pressure.

"You guys pay the 700 taels of tax and management fees first, and I will figure out the rest. Don't forget your responsibilities include attracting investment. In the afternoon, invite the head of the Li family in Nanxiang to come." Lin Feng said.

"Yes, I'll do it immediately." Su Shunnian replied.

In the afternoon, the county magistrate's house. "Mr. Lin, what are your instructions for calling me here this time?" Li Wanxiang, the head of the Li family, asked very anxiously, for fear that the county government would make some kind of apportionment.

Although these wealthy families also have some surplus wealth, they cannot afford the regular apportionment by the government.

"Master Li, don't be nervous. You were the first to respond to the county government's call to pay taxes last time, and I said I would give you something in return if I had the chance. I will come to you as soon as something good happens."

"Really, what's the good news?"

"Let me ask you, how is the area around the county farmers' market?"

"Prosperity is prosperity, but it's too dirty and messy."

"If the area is renovated, will the surrounding shops be valuable?"

"That will naturally increase in value."

"I was the first to tell you in the county that the county government is going to renovate the agricultural market soon. Hu Yanming, please bring the agricultural market renovation plan and explain our plan to the Li family." Lin Feng ordered.

Secretary Hu from the workshop quickly took out the plan and explained it. The head of the Li family was originally uninterested, but he became interested as soon as he listened. The more he listened, the more interested he became, and he put his head all over it.

"Master Li, what's the plan like?" Lin Feng asked.

"Your plan is perfect. If it can be completed, it will greatly improve the image of our county." Li Wanxiang also sincerely praised it.

"Not only does it improve the image, it also has great commercial value. We will build 30 new shops around the market. From now on, this will be the most prosperous place in the county. How about it? Are you interested?" Lin Feng asked.

"Of course I'm interested, but I don't know how to participate?" Li Wanxiang asked.

"Invest to promote market transformation, one hundred taels of silver is allocated to one shop, and a maximum of 10 are allowed." Lin Feng said.

"Can this farmer's market really be renovated according to the drawings?" Li Wanxiang asked worriedly.

"Is there still a holiday? The county government has invested 1000 taels and occupied 10 rooms. Taiyuan businessman Li Shi also occupied 10 rooms. I will give you the rest first. Why don't you ask me to summon other big businessmen to inquire." Lin Feng looked very unhurried.

"No, no! I want it. I'll pay 1000 taels for 10 rooms." Li Wanxiang replied hurriedly.

"Happy! Doesn't the Li family also engage in construction? I'll take care of your business again. The renovation of the entire farmer's market, plus the improvement of the surrounding two streets, totals 3000 taels. After deducting 2700% of the management fee, There are taels left for your Li family to make, can you do it?" Lin Feng continued.

"Yes, yes, this is great!" Li Wanxiang was pleasantly surprised. He had not received such a big business in Fugu County for many years.

After taking care of the Li family in Nanxiang, Lin Feng asked Zhenming Bank to invest another 1000 taels and occupy 10 shops. The remaining 10 shops were used by Su Shunnian for retail, and they were quickly sold out.

A total of 3000 taels have been raised, plus 700 taels for the house, and I plan to give the Li family 2700 taels, leaving a balance of 1000 taels.

In this way, funds and contractors were in place, and a vigorous old city reconstruction movement in Fugu County began.

　There will be a small climax soon, so stay tuned.

　　
  　
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