After solving the bandit's cottage, we are on the right track. Half a month has passed in a blink of an eye.
The first section of the expressway built by Qin Huaidao was considered small-scale.
Excavation, quenching cement, and watering highways are all done in one go, which can be said to be full of enthusiasm.
Coupled with the strong support of the imperial court and the continuous investment of money, everyone is naturally working hard.
At this moment, in the camp outside, Qin Huaidao looked at the map of the Han Dynasty and planned where to go for the next section of the road.
I just encountered a problem. There is a long river in front of me, and it is not that simple to cross it.
Should we build a water expressway?
This project was nothing in my time, but in this day and age, it is a bit more difficult!
It must be too time-consuming and labor-intensive, and Qin Huaidao couldn't make up his mind.
But if he crossed here, the road would be much longer, which made him depressed.
"Your Majesty, are you troubled?"
Luo Wu walked in and saw Qin Huaidao's depressed expression, and immediately asked.
Qin Huaidao nodded and couldn't help but said: "Isn't it true? This road really encounters difficulties. I don't know how to deal with it!"
He told his problem, and Luo Wu was embarrassed. He was not good at this kind of thing, and he didn't have any solution in his mind.
"Your Majesty... Well, I'm afraid I won't be able to relieve your worries on this matter."
Luo Wu scratched his head and said, and Qin Huaidao had known about it for a long time, so naturally he would not blame him.
"Forget it, just take the long way around. At least it will be easy for everyone to do it. It would be too difficult to build a bridge across the river on the water..."
"Wasting time without talking can easily lead to problems in the future."
This is a matter of comprehensive consideration. Although the road takes a long way, it is easy to build after all, and it is safe if it takes a long time.
But there are no guarantees on this water!
The craftsmanship of this era is not good, what if it collapses? That’s not asking for trouble!
Thinking like this, Qin Huaidao has made up his mind.
After completing a section of the road here, we began to arrive at the edge of the canal outside Sishui County.
The canal was endless, so Qin Huaidao took Luo Wu and a few others to inspect it, and it took them half a day to get through it!
Half a day's journey is acceptable.
"Okay, let's start digging into the mountain here."
After Qin Huaidao made up his mind, he was ready to recruit people. In order to save time, he used local tenants and paid them food and wages.
This can greatly shorten the time.
"This place... is called Zhantai County. It is quite rich. I'm afraid we may not be able to find people to do it."
After Luo Wu finished speaking, Qin Huaidao was slightly stunned and a little surprised.
This is a good thing!
He doesn't want poor people everywhere.
"This is a bit surprising to me. Let's go to Zhantai County and have a look."
Qin Huaidao immediately took Luo Wu with him, and the two of them went to Zhantai County. When they arrived here, Qin Huaidao immediately felt something was different.
It seems to be really rich here, much better than Sishui County.
At least, seeing the endless stream of vendors and footmen gives me a feeling of prosperity.
"This place is nice. It seems that the local county magistrate is a good official."
Luo Wu spoke immediately, but Qin Huaidao said: "This is just a superficial appearance. If you want to find out, you still need to look more and ask more questions."
With that said, Qin Huaidao took Luo Wu into the county town and came to a small teahouse to sit down.
"Waiter, bring me two pots of good tea."
After Luo Wu gave the order, not long after, the waiter brought it up.
"Boy, your tea is ready, please use it slowly."
After the waiter finished speaking, he was about to leave, but Qin Huaidao immediately stopped him.
"Brother, we are outsiders. This is our first time in Zhantai County. We want to do some small business. I wonder how it is here?"
Qin Huaidao asked directly, and the waiter who heard this was stunned for a moment and looked Qin Huaidao up and down.
"Haha, my friend, if you are from out of town, I advise you... not to do business in our Zhantai County!"
As soon as he said this, Qin Huaidao was stunned. This place seemed to be prosperous, so it would be best to do business. Why weren't they allowed to do it?
Qin Huaidao felt that there must be something fishy in this!
"You two don't know that our businesses in Zhantai County are all done by people from two major families, one is the Hai family and the other is the Yin family."
"Let me tell you this, our Zhantai County belongs to these two big families, and you can't do any business."
The waiter's words made Qin Huaidao dumbfounded.
Is this all their business?
How is this possible?
"Really? But I see you are very wealthy here... If the business is monopolized, you should be even poorer."
This is the theorem.
If all businesses are monopolized and others have no business to do, how can you be rich? You can only earn hard-earned money!
"Haha, you two don't know. Although the business is owned by the two big families, they are still very good to us. Everyone is paid for their work, and there is no difference, so everyone is willing to do it."
When Qin Huaidao heard this, he was slightly frightened.
I never thought that such a thing could exist!
These two families monopolize all businesses, but they know how to make money for everyone. This is not something a simple businessman can do.
This is a businessman with feelings, very good!
"Thank you."
Qin Huaidao didn't say much, with a smile on his lips.
After the waiter left, Luo Wu said curiously: "Your Majesty, this Zhantai County is really unique. I didn't expect such a family to exist."
"It seems that the people here can live a better life."
Qin Huaidao knew that they were living a better life. Even if he forcibly interfered with some things, it did not mean that they could do better.
Just like this Zhantai County, if Qin Huaidao attacks the landlords, he can prevent him from monopolizing it, but can these people really be rich?
Not necessarily!
Business also relies on the brain. Some people are born to like to work hard, and some people are born to like to use their brains.
This kind of thing cannot be generalized!
"It's indeed better, but if we want to recruit people, we have to follow the advice of the two major families."
Qin Huaidao shook his head and smiled, secretly thinking that he was a majestic emperor, so he had to discuss employment with others.
I have no choice but to reveal my identity and make it known to everyone. Since I want to solve the matter, I have to use their method.
Maybe if two big families come forward, the matter can be solved better than in Sishui County.
"Let's go to the two big families."
After Qin Huaidao drank the cup of tea, he took Luo Wu and left.
Everyone in Zhantai County knows about these two families. You can find out by just asking around. Qin Huaidao doesn't care and goes to visit a random family.
"Hello, our imperial court has sent a special envoy to build roads to visit the Hai family. Please let me know."