Vol 2 Chapter 798: If you want to get rich, build the road first

In the western suburbs of the capital, on the official road to the northwest, a group of people pointed along the official road.
Someone was curious, and asked, "Why are you waiting here? Can there be directions?"
The person being questioned was first taken aback, and then he laughed.
"My old man misunderstood, we are not doing bad things. We are guys from Sihai Road and Bridge Trading Company, here we are."
"Khan, Kan Lu?" The old man didn't quite understand what Kan Lu meant.
The guy said: "Keeping the road is to look at the terrain, the landform, and evaluate the road surface."
More people gathered around.
"Is it going to build a road?"
"Finally to repair the official road in the western suburbs?"
"Just to repair the capital, the official road outside the city gate is ignored. When it rains, this road is not able to go, it is full of mud. When I entered the city, the concrete road of the capital was rejected by the city gate official."
"Yes, yes! Everyone wants to walk on a clean and tidy concrete road. The court doesn't build roads, what can we do?"
"Are you going to build roads?"
The guy said loudly: "I'm just a young man in the business, and the above told us to check the road conditions. I'm not sure if the road is going to be built or not. Everyone, don't worry. If you really want to build a road, it will definitely be in some time. There is news. When the time comes to recruit workers, everyone will come!"
"Definitely, definitely! You also help us inquire, do you want to build a road?"
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At the wine shop next to the official road, many people gather here to chat when there is no meal.
They are all discussing road construction.
"Boss, you have a lot of information, you have a lot of information, and you know people all over the world. Tell the big guy, do you want to build roads?"
"Yes, the boss talks about it."
Li Sheng, the owner of the wine shop, was a former refugee and now a small owner of the capital.
He smiled on his face, and looked like he was making money. "Don't worry. Since the road and bridge firm sent a guy to check the road surface, it must be something. It's not a road, but something else."
"In addition to repairing roads, what else can be repaired? Is it to repair toll station rest stops?"
Everyone laughed.
"Huangniba Road, I don't believe anyone has the face to set up a toll station."
"I don't want to think about how difficult it will be to walk on the road when it rains. The carriage is stuck in the mud and cannot be pulled."
"On a sunny day, if you stop by the road, you can eat half a catty of dust in less than an hour."
Everyone is talking about how bad the yellow mud road is.
Many years ago, no one complained about it.
At that time, everyone thought plainly, there was a way, no matter what way, it was enough to make people feel satisfied.
It's not easy to walk on a rainy day, so get over it.
On a sunny day, there is a lot of dust and the road is bumpy, please overcome it.
Until the concrete road from Beijing to Luozhou was built, it was leveled and clean, and there was a dedicated person to maintain the road.
When there is contrast, there is a gap and there is harm.
Compared with the cement road outside the southern city gate, the people in the western suburbs, looking at the yellow mud official road in front of their house, feel that they are not pleasing to the eye.
However, the court had no money and was unable to build concrete roads. The people in the western suburbs can only admit their fate.
Everyone is looking forward to building roads, but it's not up to them whether to build a road or not.
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Shaofu Jialing is also worrying about the official roads in the western suburbs.
He looked at Gu Jiu with complicated eyes, "Xiao Jiu, why do you want to repair the official road in the western suburbs? It's hard to get out of the way, it's fun."
Gu Jiu finally went out for activities.
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Gu Jiu said with a smile: "I have been raising for nearly two years, and my whole body is rusty. I have long wanted to walk around and do something. It just so happens that the official roads in the western suburbs are getting worse and worse and have not been maintained for many years. I have not maintained it for many years. Thinking of the imperial court having difficulties, no, I deliberately shared the worries for the imperial court.
The young man made his beard shook, "It's okay to do something else, why do you want to build a road?"
"My ancestors don't seem to like me to build roads?" Gu Jiu smiled.
The Young Man's Family Ling did not hide it, and asked bluntly: "You tell the old man first, why do you want to build the official road in the western suburbs?"
"Want to make money!" Gu Jiu said bluntly.
Shao Fu's family frowned and didn't believe it.
"Even if roads are built and toll booths are set up, there will be no gains in the short term. The cement road from Beijing to Luozhou seems to have a lot of income. However, so many people put money in, so many people wait to divide the money, and it is not a year. How much is it. It's better to repair the house."
Gu Jiu bowed his head and smiled, "I have to buy a house for building a house! Building roads is different. As long as the court promises me fifty years, no, I only need forty years. Worry. The house is gone after it is sold. It's better to build a road that is tricky."
Shaofu Jialing shook his head slightly, still not convinced.
He said earnestly: "Xiao Jiu, if you want the old man to help you fight, you have to tell the old man a little truth. Anyway, let the old man know the truth, don't wait until the accident, your majesty asks, the old man will ask three questions. , The young man has ordered this position to be replaced."
Gu Jiu leaned forward and said mysteriously: "Don't hide from the ancestors, the reason why I want to build the official road in the western suburbs is because my people have discovered two mineral veins in the northwest. It is not easy to transport the minerals. Road construction is imperative."
Shaofu's family was surprised, "Surely two mineral veins have been discovered?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Don't dare to deceive the ancestors. I didn't say anything about this. I'm afraid that the Northwest Army will know that Luhou will the veins."
Shaofu Jialing asked nervously, "Have you found out what kind of mine it is?"
Gu Jiu whispered: "One iron mine, one silver mine."
"Silver mine?"
Shaofu Jialing's voice changed, "Really?"
"This is absolutely true."
After speaking, Gu Jiu took out a small splint of unrefined silver, "The ancestors asked me to look at it. This is a sample dug from a silver mine. The silver mine is hidden in the mountains and it is very inconvenient to get in and out. Fortunately, this silver mine. The burial is relatively shallow, and it is not difficult to dig. Just how to transport the silver out is a big problem."
Jialing of Shaofu picked up the silver sample, held his breath, and looked carefully. They also took out various gadgets to beat them.
Xiaofu Jialing dealt with money all day long, and was very dear to the situation of each silver mine.
Often, one glance at a silver ore sample will tell which vein is produced.
Today, the silver ore sample in his hand does not belong to any vein in his memory. It seems that Gu Jiu really found a silver mine in the northwest.
He put down the silver sample and said with some embarrassment to Gu Jiu: "Xiao Jiu, you should know that the old man must report this matter to your majesty. Once your majesty knows that there is a silver mine in the northwest, this silver mine must be returned to the court. You cannot Private mining. This is a court rule, and the old man can't help it."
"I know!" Gu Jiu looked sensible and courteous, "I don't dare to expect silver ore. I only ask for iron ore to be mine, and I will organize a business to mine. I also ask the ancestors to say a few words from your majesty.
In addition, the official road to the northwest is very important for these two veins. If the court's money does not join hands, I can bear the cost of road construction, count the 20% of the court's daring shares, and give priority to the settlement of veterans.
The official road was reorganized into a cement road, which also provided convenience for the post and express stations. The express station now assumes the heavy task of transporting a large amount of grain and grass to the Northwest Army. The Northwest Official Road has been crushed by carts and horses transporting grain, grass, ordnance for a long time, and it has been so badly rotten. In addition, the two ore veins are mined, and the carts and horses that transport the ore and the grain and grass crush the road together. After a year or two, the official road to the northwest may no longer be able to drive the cart. "
Shaofu Jialing nodded, "Your worry is reasonable. The situation on the Xijiao official road is not optimistic, and the old man is very clear about this. However, the court is very tight, and it is true that he cannot spare enough money to build the concrete road. It is really rare to pay for it. But the old man is not sure whether your majesty will suspect your intentions."
Gu Jiu looked aggrieved, "I know that because I am married to Liu Zhao, Your Majesty doesn't trust me too much. I always think that I have a purpose behind doing things and are helping Liu Zhao plan his interests. However, this time the official road is built, even if I am selfish, but also for the northwestern mines and northwest business.
Some people may say that it is impossible to spend a lot of money to build concrete roads for such a small business. As everyone knows, as long as the imperial court agrees with me to set up toll stations and rest stops along the way, the cost of road construction will be recovered in a few years. It can be said that building roads is a good thing with multiple birds. If your Majesty is really worried, I can increase the amount of money to the court to 30%. The imperial court only needs to provide part of the grain and grass. "
The young man's family frowned, "I must build a road?"
Gu Jiu nodded aggrievedly, "Don't my ancestors want to build roads?"
The young man's family made a laugh, "Of course the old man wants to build a road. As soon as you start construction, the young man's cement workshop can also make a fortune. The only question is whether your majesty will agree."
After a pause, Shaofu Jialing said again: "You asked the prince to keep a low profile recently, and the old man took the time to discuss this matter with your majesty."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Thank you ancestor! I will invite ancestor to drink some other day."
"Don't worry about drinking until you are well."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Thank you for your concern."
She smiled and said goodbye to the Shaofu Family Order and left the Shaofu Yamen.
When he got on the carriage, he instructed his servant Zhao Minfa, "Tell your majesty that the matter is done. He can move over there."
"Old slave obeys!"