Since he had bought the land, Song Jinggong did not waste any time. He immediately called for people to work on the other side of the river. They were all people who did not own farmland. The spring plowing was not over yet and those who had land were busy.
After Song Jinggong left, County Magistrate Cheng took the things back to the yamen with his men. As soon as he got back, he went to the study and looked outside through the gap of the open window. As he looked, because of the sunlight, his eyes were tired and all he could see was the warm colors.
"Sir, there is another document from the next village." County Magistrate Cheng was in a daze for half an hour when the deputy district magistrate came from the front with a piece of paper in his hand.
"Xuyang is here. Xuyang, why didn't we think of expanding the Little Luoshui while it's still dry? We can use the mud and stones on the mountain to build houses. When the time comes, the water will flow to the boats. 1500 taels of silver to buy such a big piece of land. How much do you think it will cost to rent the warehouse a day?
How much do you think you can earn by running the restaurant? How much do you think you can earn by renting it to others? How much do you think it will cost to buy goods at the docks and resell them? How much do you charge for stopping the boats? How much do you pay the workers at the docks a day? "
County Magistrate Cheng did not take the document from the deputy district magistrate Zhang Mingsheng. Instead, he looked out of the window and asked.
The deputy district magistrate also went with him today. He knew what the county magistrate was thinking. If they built a docks there and operated according to Master Song's plan, they would be able to earn a lot of money. Because of the drought, the construction was faster and smoother and they could save a lot of money. They could use the local materials and save a lot of money. They might not even be able to spend 1000 taels of silver. Everything would be solved.
He had thought about this before. When Zhangjia Zhuangzi wanted to buy the land, countless people were waiting to watch the show. He also thought that he was losing money and was grateful to him. Now that he owed him a favor and the money was earned by him, he thought that Zhangjia Zhuangzi was making use of the drought to turn a poor place into a source of income.
"Sir, I also don't know how much Zhangjia Zhuangzi can earn. The more prosperous this place is, the more they can earn. There is a mountain of gold in front of us but we can't see it. We can't take it back, right? " The deputy district magistrate knew that the county magistrate was unhappy and was afraid that the county magistrate would tear up the land deed and the document.
"Take it back? How would he dare? Even if he gave it away to another place, he wouldn't be able to take it back. This was good too. After all, doing business required paying taxes. During the summer, some laborers had nothing to do, so they went to help out at the docks. This way, they could earn more. When the ships came in, they could save on the transportation fees. This river was connected to the Jingshui River, and from the Jingshui River, they could enter the Weishui River. It extended in all directions and was convenient to go anywhere.
If this money was earned by someone else, I would feel heartache. But to give it to Zhangjia Zhuangzi, that is because he is capable. After all, he has taken out 1500 taels of silver. Do you think there are other places in San Shui County that can earn a lot of money? It's just that no one noticed. "
Of course, County Magistrate Cheng did not dare to go back on his words. Not to mention that he still wanted to be apprenticed to a master, even if there were no masters among the ordinary Zhuangzi there, he did not dare to deal with them easily. In the yamen, from the cleaners to the yamen runners, Zhangjia Zhuangzi had given a lot of benefits. Everyone knew that once he made a decision, the people he sent out would definitely report to Zhangjia Zhuangzi first.
The deputy district magistrate also knew this and agreed, "You are right. There is a docks there. In the future, when you are promoted, the people here can still get benefits. As long as you don't go too far away, you can come back by boat. You can also see the distance and enjoy the music on the boat. If Zhangjia Zhuangzi produces any good things, he can also get a boat to bring them to you.
At this time, we should focus on the drought. In summer or autumn, you can help Zhangjia Zhuangzi to deliver the grain. Then, it won't be too late to ask. Even if you don't need it, the new district magistrate who replaces you can use it. Didn't we decide to send people to see if they are willing to do a good job? Otherwise … "
The deputy district magistrate did not finish his words. County Magistrate Cheng also understood that he had enough benefits and left some for the next district magistrate. He was prepared to promote the next district magistrate. If the higher-ups did not promote him and insisted on sending someone, it would depend on whether that person was willing to do things for Sanshui County and whether he was obedient. Otherwise, if an outsider wanted to establish himself in Sanshui County, it would be a dream.
Once the words were said, both of them were relieved.
County Magistrate Cheng took the document and looked at it. It was a request for the district magistrate to get something to dig a well. This was simple, so he signed it and stamped it.
Just as he sent someone to arrange this matter, Song Jinggong rushed over again. The matter over there was going to be a preliminary arrangement. He found two people to lead the digging. He still had other things to discuss with the county magistrate. This time, he was here to deliver benefits.
"Zijin, you are here? How are things going over there? With the docks and the place over there, Sanshui County will have a better life in the future. Don't forget to thank the people on Zhuangzi on behalf of this district when you go back. "County Magistrate Cheng greeted him and asked someone to serve tea.
Song Jinggong sat down and paused for a moment. He said, "Sir, they have started working. I am here to ask for your help."
"Are you in trouble? Tell me. "County Magistrate Cheng really did not understand why Song Jinggong wanted to find him.
"Thank you, sir. It is indeed a little difficult. We don't have enough manpower. Do you know which places in this district are so dry that they don't need so much labor? I am willing to pay to hire people. If there are women in the family who can support the house, you can also find them to help cook some food. "
Song Jinggong chose two kinds of people. This way, according to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, was to repay the society. In the future, there would be other things to do like this.
County Magistrate Cheng looked at Song Jinggong. After a while, he said, "This is not a problem. It is obviously to solve my problems. The more problems like this, the better. I will find someone to verify it immediately. When the time comes, I will send people to work for you. With more income, they will feel better."
"Sir, you really love the people. When the mountain and some scenic places are finished, you can find something for the people in Sanshui County to do," Song Jinggong continued.
"What else? Do you want people to carry the poles up the mountain? That is fine. " This was the only thing that County Magistrate Cheng could think of. There were all kinds of places at the bottom of some mountains. There was no distinction between high and low. It was mainly for enjoyment.
Song Jinggong shook his head. "Sir, this is just a normal thing. What I want to say is to let some people in the county who know embroidery to embroider some things. When the time comes, some traveling scholars will write poems. These poems will be embroidered on a big handkerchief and be sold at the restaurant in Zhangjia Zhuangzi. The people there will also be sold here. They will be sold here for five days first and then be sold. In this way …"
"In this way, the people who come here to play will have to go to Zhangjia Zhuangzi to see their poems. First, they want to see how much their works are worth. Second, they want to hear other people's comments. Good, good idea. Let the people of one place go to play in two places and bring their friends.
Both sides can make a lot of money. At the same time, people in the county who rely on this can also earn a lot of money. But if someone writes a poem that is not good, can we wait for him to buy it himself? "
Hearing Song Jinggong's idea, County Magistrate Cheng was so excited that he trembled. This business was calculated well. The two sides were so far away, but they could cooperate with each other. Not only could it let Zhangjia Zhuangzi earn a lot of money, but it could also help the people in the county to earn more money. If all the businessmen in the world could do this, how good would it be?
"Sir, you don't have to worry about the situation where no one wants to buy it. If no one wants to buy it, Zhuangzi will arrange for people to buy it. It is nothing more than paying the people in the county more money to make it. When the time comes, we will write down the names and addresses of the people who wrote the poems. During festivals, we will embroider it and send it over with a gift.
Zhuangzi will specially find a place to put the things that are bought. Whether he comes to see it himself or becomes famous in the future, it will be a kind of income. Zhuangzi also said that the route from here to Zhuangzi will be fixed. The people who come to visit here will only take one road.
Every once in a while, there will be a pavilion built for people to rest. Next to the pavilion, people who don't have a good life in the county can set up a stall. They can either sell tea or wine. It will also be more work. The pavilion will be built by the county. "
Seeing that the county magistrate was so happy, Song Jinggong directly told him his future plans. He believed that County Magistrate Cheng would be able to use them in the future. If he left, he would have to see how the next county magistrate would be. If he did not treat Zhangjia Zhuangzi well, he would definitely not give him this political achievement.
County Magistrate Cheng could not say anything else. He could only nod and agree. When Song Jinggong left, he personally went to the gate of the yamen and walked in. He stood there and watched Song Jinggong's figure become smaller and smaller. When he could not see him anymore, he turned around and went back.
As soon as he came back, he hurriedly found the deputy county magistrate and asked him to think of a way to save some money. He did not want to use it all at once, so that he could use it for other purposes in the future. After thinking about it, he called the chief secretary, Zhao Xiang, and told him these things. The next county magistrate was going to promote the chief secretary. If he did not tell him and waited until Song Jinggong came, County Magistrate Cheng felt that he would misunderstand.
When the chief secretary, Zhao Xiang, saw County Magistrate Cheng, his face was stiff. After hearing County Magistrate Cheng's words, he was also moved. If he did these things when he became the county magistrate, it would only take a year for Sanshui County's finance to double. At that time, he would also be promoted. It would be time for Sanshui County to elect a new county magistrate.
The deputy county magistrate, Zhang Mingsheng, was also listening to them. He also thought that he would have a chance at that time. He was happy, but suddenly he became depressed and said, "At that time, Sanshui County will become a popular place. I guess many people will want to be the county magistrate here. What should I do?"
"Xuyang, you can't just wait. Once Sanshui County becomes rich, it will not be as simple as just two auspicious signs like mine. At that time, you can ask them. Maybe there will be a new way." County Magistrate Cheng pointed in the direction of Zhangjia Zhuangzi.
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