"The establishment of plantations and textile mills was based on the cabinet's advice in Yizhou."
The fact that the three major local officials were competing for businessmen made the cabinet aware of it.
As a representative of the cabinet, Chen Zhi rushed over personally and set the tone for the matter.
Zhang Jimeng and Fu Yusun were very dissatisfied when they heard that the cabinet favored Yizhou.
"Why?"
"Because Yizhou is poor!"
Chen Zhi explained the reason.
The corners of Fu Yusun's eyes stood up.
"Oh, is it reasonable to be poor?"
Dang Huanchun slammed the table on the spot.
"Fu, why are you so arrogant? Were you in Qingdao so poor back then? Without the government's support, how could you be where you are today? You can do anything good together, so let us Yizhou people drink from the northwest wind, right?
?”
Fu Yusun groaned angrily.
"I entrust you with such a big thing, Yizhou, can you handle it? We need money but no money, and we need people but no one. Don't delay other people's business."
The party still refuses to give in.
"You don't need to worry about this anymore."
Anyway, good things happened in Yizhou, and the party still had the upper hand. Fu Yusun and Zhang Jimeng were just jealous.
After a small turmoil passed, the fight between the three major local officials became a joke in Shandong official circles.
"Yizhou is currently sparsely populated and remote. A large number of fields are vacant. Asking Mr. Bao to establish a plantation park and textile factory here is a contribution to the local area. Please understand."
Zuo Mengeng also came to Qingdao from Dengzhou and personally hosted a banquet for Bao Yong and others in a restaurant.
Not only that, Zhang Pu and others also came to accompany him, and they witnessed with their own eyes how Shandong treated businessmen.
Bao Yong and others had no idea that Zuo Menggeng would entertain them personally, and they were all honored.
"With these words from you, Commander, I will feel at ease."
Zuo Mengeng, however, did not feel relieved.
"You have come all the way to invest in Shandong, so you are naturally our distinguished guests. If you have any difficulties or doubts, be sure to speak up. If I can solve it for you, I will solve it. If I can't solve it, I will think of a way to solve it for you."
Bao Yong and others were shocked.
Having been in business all your life, when did you ever receive such grand treatment?
It is said that those who regard themselves as confidants will die. Shandong valued their merchants so much, what else could they say?
Bao Yong also opened his heart.
"I heard that Yizhou seems to have a shortage of manpower. I wonder if the construction of the factory and park will go smoothly?"
Regarding this matter, Zuo Mengeng showed his determination.
"You don't have to worry. The people who have recently moved to Shandong will all be replenished in Yizhou. According to estimates, there are at least tens of thousands of people, which should be able to meet your early needs."
Another Fujian businessman, Zhang Sen, was overjoyed.
"That's great. In this way, we can produce something next year at the latest."
Zuo Mengeng laughed loudly.
"I'm afraid it won't take that long."
Seeing that Bao Yong and others looked confused, he explained the reason.
"After Minister Liao came back last time, Shandong has already started preliminary preparations. A mulberry seedling cultivation base was established in Tai'an. Now it has grown and can be transplanted at any time."
Bao Yong and others were all dumbfounded.
Even though they are businessmen who love their money as much as their lives, they feel uncomfortable with Shandong's work efficiency.
quick.
It's really too fast.
However, this also made them alert and knew that they must not slack off in their work in the future.
It's not a big deal to delay Shandong's major events, but it's a huge sin to delay one's own earning of money.
At the dinner table, the party was still in high spirits.
He took out the map and showed it to Bao Yong and others.
"The entire west of Yishui River, all the way to Taierzhuang, all the land in this area has been set aside for you to build plantations. You can also choose a place to build a factory nearby. This area is close to the canal, and all output is easily transported. It will definitely not be affected by traffic.
cause problems."
It was a matter of self-interest, so Bao Yong and others lay down on the map and looked at it carefully.
Even though they haven't rushed to the place yet, they can feel the atmosphere of the government here just from the map.
"This is probably hundreds of thousands of acres of land."
The Party is proud and proud.
"A total of 700,000 acres of land will be handed over to you from now on."
Everyone present, without exception, took a breath of cold air.
Seven hundred thousand acres of land, what a huge amount of wealth!
But here, if the government says it will be given away, it will be given away.
Although the land was not really donated to Bao Yong and others, it was only given to them to use.
Even so, it is a huge benefit for businessmen.
Zuo Mengeng added weights next to him.
"Not only will these lands be handed over to you for use, but Yizhou will not levy any taxes on you for five consecutive years from the date we reach the agreement. At the same time, a series of supporting facilities will be established for your textile mills and plantations.
Facilities ensure smooth living and smooth production for the people in your factory."
Seeing that Bao Yong was a little confused, Dang Huanchun explained further.
"There are so many workers in your plantations and factories. So many people have to eat and clothe themselves, right? They have to have housing, right? Their children have to go to school, right? Of course you can't solve these problems on your own. This is
It’s our government’s responsibility.”
Bao Yong, Zhang Sen and others listened carefully and suddenly realized that there was nothing to worry about in the whole process.
The only thing they had to do was come over with money and build plantations and factories.
How great it would be if merchants could be treated like this all over the world!
It's a pity that they also understand that good things can only happen in Shandong.
If you don't cherish it, you are a fool.
Bao Yong, on behalf of Fujian businessmen, sincerely toasted to Zuo Menggeng and the Party.
"Commander, the mayor of the party has treated us with heaven's kindness, and we have nothing to repay. We can only do our best to make velvet well to help Shandong."
Seeing them enjoying themselves happily, the perceptions of Zhang Pu, Sun Shenxing and others sitting aside were greatly shocked.
They were already very hostile to Shandong's pro-business move.
Now that I have seen it on the ground, I suddenly realize that beneath the surface of pro-business, Shandong's approach has a profound meaning.
"One of the great benefits of industry and commerce is that it can absorb a large number of idle people in society, provide income for more civilians, and ensure their survival. Only when people have a stable income can they settle down and avoid becoming the source of social unrest.
.”
Afterwards, Sun Shenxing and Lu Shiyi went to ask the party for help.
The party is still pure and does not hide it, and conscientiously explains its principles.
"You are all descendants of farmers and scholars, so you naturally know that the land can carry a limited labor force. Especially when land annexation is serious today, more and more farmers are displaced. They have no other source of income, and when faced with the threat of death
, is there any other way besides rising up?"
Sun Shenxing and Lu Shiyi listened carefully, and both felt that their eyes suddenly became enlightened.
The past understanding of world crises has opened some new windows.