Changcheng, meeting hall,
The wealthy businessmen and families in Changcheng and nearby areas were all gathered together at this moment.
They were also extremely surprised at coming today.
I only heard that an inspection envoy came from the capital to build some infrastructure in Luozhou.
But they looked at each other, but they didn't even know what this infrastructure was.
At this moment, a young man with a handsome face appeared in front of everyone.
"Everyone has been waiting for a long time. I am the inspector sent by His Majesty to Luozhou to take charge of many matters related to the reconstruction of Luozhou."
As soon as these words came out, the eyes of everyone present were immediately focused on Yang Dong.
"This is the inspector sent by His Majesty? He looks so young!"
"If someone's prediction is correct, I'm afraid this person also came to Luozhou to be plated with gold. Do you still remember the commander of the Longwu Army?"
"You mean Lin Shoufu's beloved son? Isn't he busy selling grain?"
Everyone was talking a lot, looking at Yang Dong with curiosity.
Finally, one of them, an old man over fifty years old and dressed in luxurious clothes, took the lead and said:
"This gentleman has won the trust of His Majesty at a young age. I guess he must be a man of great talent."
"I just don't know why the inspector called us here."
Yang Dong slowly stood up and sat at the front seat. He took a sip of tea and said calmly:
"Do you know why I am here today?"
Everyone shook their heads in unison.
Yang Dong nodded slightly and continued:
"To be honest with you, I invite you to come over today because we have something important to discuss!"
"Do you know what high-speed official road is?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present looked confused.
Highway official road?
They had never heard of this word at all, and they didn't understand its meaning.
Everyone focused their attention on the old man, with a vague intention of praising him as a talker.
The old man pondered for a moment, then frowned and asked:
"Sir, Inspector, please forgive me for my lack of talent and lack of knowledge. May I ask what this high-speed official road means?"
Yang Dong smiled faintly and said:
"The meaning of the so-called high-speed official road is not much different from that of ordinary official roads. But the difference is that this kind of official road is faster, the road is smoother, and it only connects a limited number of big cities."
As soon as these words came out, the doubts on everyone's faces became even more profound.
"It's easy to understand that the road is flat, but what's the point of it being faster and only connecting a few big cities?"
Seeing the confused looks on everyone's faces, Yang Dong smiled lightly and continued:
"Everyone should have some business at home, right? You are all aware of the consumption during transportation."
"Where do you think the most goods are consumed?"
After hearing this, everyone's faces showed a look of thinking. One of them was dressed in luxurious clothes, with a white jade belt wrapped around his waist. He was the first to speak:
"A certain family is in the tea business, and they have a certain understanding of transportation consumption."
"The biggest consumption in transportation is nothing more than people eating horses' chews."
"Every time a caravan returns from the south, they must leave at least three carriages to store their food. After all, along the way, there are many large and small cities, and they often pass through some deserted places."
"So among the ten carriages, at least three of them were used on the road."
As soon as this statement came out, someone else immediately responded:
"Not only that, the current situation is not peaceful. If you are unlucky and encounter disaster on the road, the loss will be at least half."
Seeing this, another person couldn't help but speak.
"Actually, your business is pretty good. At least you don't have to worry about delivery deadlines."
"As you know, my family has a business of selling aquatic products. Therefore, every time I send a caravan to transport, I am always frightened."
"I'm afraid that if we encounter a special situation on the road, all the aquatic products will die in the carriage. If so, wouldn't we lose all our money?"
Someone's eyes lit up and they immediately said:
"No wonder the aquatic products in Luozhou are so expensive. I didn't expect that there would be such big risks. But the profits from them are the reason why this dear friend insists on the aquatic products business, right?"
Hearing this, the man scratched his head and a shy smile appeared on his face.
"Hey! It's just some hard-earned money. God will reward you with food."
When everyone heard this, a knowing smile immediately appeared on their faces.
Yang Dong had a faint smile on his lips and glanced at everyone present.
At this time, the leading old man interrupted everyone's discussion and then spoke.
"Sir Inspector, I wonder what your purpose is in asking this question?"
Yang Dong did not answer immediately, but took out a map and placed it in front of everyone.
"Everyone, please see, this is the high-speed official road route designed by me for Luozhou."
Everyone followed their fingers and looked forward, only to see it on the map of Kanyu. Thick black lines connect the major cities in Luozhou together, forming a dense grid similar to a spider web, but only with strips.
"Jiaocheng in the south, Fengcheng in the north. And Changcheng where we are now. The things they produce are all different, and the labor prices are also different."
"For example, the fruits in Jiaocheng, the timber in Changcheng, the iron ore in Fengcheng..."
"If there is a wide road connecting several cities together, it will save time and trouble in transportation."
"If there is someone to protect you on the way, you don't have to worry about bandits robbing the road. Does that mean you can save money on hiring guards?"
"If we set up an inn every fifty miles during the journey, wouldn't it save us the expense of bringing our own things?"
Yang Dong's eloquent talk instantly aroused everyone's thinking. As time passed, their eyes gradually became brighter.
Everyone present was not a fool, but an extremely shrewd businessman. From Yang Dong's few words, they had already imagined the benefits.
If everything is really as the inspection history master said, then the significance of this high-speed official road can be said to be unprecedented!
After thinking about this, everyone's eyes immediately became hot.
"Master Inspection History, is the expressway you are talking about the so-called infrastructure?"
"But repairing such a high-speed official road will probably cost a lot of money, right? Moreover, the current imperial court is poor and weak. Can it spend all this money at once?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's originally excited eyes quickly regained their composure.
Is the highway official good? That is of course excellent.
But what the inspector said now was just like a mirror.
The court has no money, how can this official path be cultivated?
What is the difference between saying so much and wasting your breath?
Unexpectedly, Yang Dong did not panic at all, and said with a faint smile:
"Don't you think this is your chance?"
