"good!"
Lin Bai said, "In this case, Lin won't go around talking to everyone. Everyone knows the current situation in Ping'an County and needs food. Although Lin can bring food from other places, the victims cannot wait."
"So Lin hopes everyone can contribute."
"Of course, Mr. Lin said that he won't ask for it in vain. It can be regarded as borrowed from you by the Yamen, or borrowed from Mr. Lin personally."
"In addition, it can also be regarded as an investment."
invest?
Everyone was a little puzzled.
Lin Bai didn't show off, he directly picked up the sketch and displayed it in front of everyone.
"Hey! What a beautiful building, what a beautiful street."
"Is there really such a gorgeous building in the world? Where is this place?"
Everyone looked at the pattern and marveled.
With the addition of some later styles, the whole pattern appears to the public with an extraordinary effect.
Moreover, the simple meticulous painting without any modification is even more shocking.
"Ping'an County new city planning map? This is...Ping'an County?"
Everyone looked at each other.
"good!"
Lin Bai nodded and said: "To be precise, this is Ping'an County in the future. In the near future, Ping'an County will look like this."
"The current Ping An County is too ordinary and too dilapidated. It is close to the canal, but it does not take advantage of it at all. Therefore, the Yamen decided to build a brand new Ping An County based on this."
"This is an industrial area. Su's Cloth Village will build the largest textile factory in Hedong here, and the fabrics produced will be sent to various places through the canal..."
"This is an entertainment area. Restaurants, gambling houses, teahouses, theaters, and even brothels will all be provided."
"This is a business district..."
"..."
As everyone looked at the picture and listened to Lin Bai's impassioned speech, everyone couldn't help but their eyes widened with anticipation.
It is obviously impossible to say that they are not excited at all when they hear such a concept for the first time. These are all smart people and know how big the business opportunities are.
Of course, because of this, it is not easy to fool them.
Someone asked: "Mr. Lin, is this your decision or the yamen's decision?"
"Master Lin is only temporarily acting as the commander of Yinlong, and he is not the magistrate of Ping'an County. I'm afraid this matter is a bit taken for granted, right?"
Everyone is not stupid.
The future described by Lindbergh is indeed tempting, but it is full of too many uncertainties.
"Yes! This is indeed Lin's idea."
Lin Bai generously admitted, "Lin also knows what everyone is worried about, but there is no need at all, because this new city does not need to pay a penny from the government. Instead, there will be proceeds from the sale of land. The construction of this new city will be entirely funded by you and Merchants everywhere completed it.”
"Lin has already sent the news back to Jiangnan. A large number of businessmen will arrive in a short time. At that time, the Yamen will publicly invite bids, sign an agreement, and plan the construction according to the drawings, with Feilongwei's endorsement."
"Even if Lin is no longer in Ping'an County, the agreement is still valid."
"The government can get benefits without paying any money. I don't think any county magistrate can refuse it, right? Once it is done, it is a great achievement. If it fails, it will be Lin's fault, no more than him."
Everyone couldn't help but nod when they heard this, it was indeed true.
Someone asked: "Master Lin also said that if we fail, wouldn't we..."
"Don't worry, Lin will talk about this later."
Lin Bai smiled and continued: "Actually, Lin didn't want to tell everyone this today, because all walks of life in the new city are planned, and those who come first can choose first. Lin is from Jiangnan, and Jiangnan businessmen support Lin. Lin naturally wants to take more care of them and give them more choices."
"But Ping'an County is short of food, and you are local squires in Ping'an County, so Lin can only come to you first and let you choose first."
"As for the fear of failure, Mr. Lin specially prepared a guarantee agreement for everyone. To put it simply, after three years, if the construction of the new city fails, Mr. Lin will take back your shops, factories, etc. in the new city at the original price."
Isn’t this a guaranteed profit?
Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard this, which was equivalent to the other party's support.
Some uninformed people doubted Lin Bai's strength, but they were soon told that Su's cloth shop and Laobing Logistics, one cloth shop and a salt dealer, especially the latter, were simply gold mines.
Zhao Weng was a little moved and asked: "Then what do we have to pay?"
Lin Bai said lightly: "It's very simple. If there is no risk, then the profits will naturally decrease. Lin will charge a certain service fee..."
No one had any big objections. There were people who supported the idea and ensured profits without losing money. Naturally, profits had to be sacrificed.
That's how business works.
"Everyone can think about it carefully and look at this picture. If you are interested, you can bid on the spot. It doesn't matter if you are not interested. It is completely voluntary."
"But there is one thing that Lin wants to ask of everyone, and that is food. I hope you will send the food as soon as possible. Whether Lin bought it, borrowed it, or invested it, when the Jiangnan businessmen arrive, Lin will get it." Give it back to everyone.”
"My sister-in-law's words are a bit harsh, but one thing is right. Ping'an County is your hometown. I think you all wish Ping'an County well."
"Today, the victims only besieged the yamen, but if there is no food in the future, they will not besieging the yamen anymore. They will go wherever there is food."
After hearing this, everyone's expressions changed a little.
Why aren't they worried?
After taking in everyone's reactions, Lin Bai smiled and added: "That's right! On the Ping'an Square in the new city, Mr. Lin will first erect a monument to record the disaster in Ping'an County. Everyone's righteous deeds will also be included. It will be recorded for posterity.”
These gentry and squires value reputation most.
There was still some hesitation at first, but now after hearing the words, many people expressed their willingness to support.
Some people also specifically learned about the bidding for the new city.
Seeing the standardized agreement, which had the seals of Feilongwei, the county government, and Lin Bai, some people bid on the spot and even gave up the guarantee agreement.
In fact, Lin Bai really hoped that they would sign a guarantee, so that he could be a charterer.
Not even happy.
As for failure?
It doesn't exist. Ping'an County has a superior geographical location, close to the canal, and with the new concept of later generations, it must be the same.
Of course, even if it fails, it will be three years later. God knows what will happen by then.
Love so and so!
On the side, Qi Renjie looked at everyone's excited expressions, with mixed emotions. He knew Lin Bai too well and knew that the other party was cheating, but he still had an uncontrollable impulse.
Those gentry and squires can be imagined.
Liu Baichuan and other Feilong Guards were also dumbfounded. In their opinion, there was no other solution except force to snatch the situation, but Lin Bai was able to handle it easily.
Especially in the evening, when they saw the carts of food being delivered, some of which were marked as donations by someone, the group became more and more confused, and seemed unable to figure out why these people were suddenly so generous.
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