When you are overjoyed, just do it. The first step must be to define the key areas of future property purchases.
Because as the saying goes, good steel should be spent on the blade.
No matter how much money you have, you can't buy every house. Investment must be targeted.
So Hong Yanwu bought a map of Beijing and started drawing on it.
And because he knew how the future would evolve in his previous life, and was repeatedly enlightened and taught by his father in this life, it was naturally a wise decision to make.
The final core area was determined to be north of Chang'an Street, south of Anding Gate, and within the range of Xidan Xisi in the west and Dongdan Dongsi in the east.
As for why it’s so confusing?
The reason is quite good.
First of all, it’s because the houses in this range are the best.
You should know that before the city wall was demolished, the capital was in the shape of a "convex" and was divided into inner and outer parts.
The inner city is in the north, and its plane is a long rectangle from east to west.
The outer city is in the south, also known as the Nancheng. It is more than 500 meters wide in the east and west of the inner city.
The inner city is divided into three layers, which can also be regarded as three concentric circles.
The center is the Forbidden City, the second level is the Imperial City, and the third level is the large city surrounding the Imperial City.
In the past, people often said "nine inner city, seven outer city and four outer city", that is, the inner city has nine gates, the outer city has seven gates and the imperial city has four gates.
Although it is a city gate, it also summarizes the outline of the capital very well.
In addition, there is an old saying passed down that "the rich in the east and the rich in the west".
What this means is that the west side of the inner city is mostly the "mansion gate" of Tianhuang nobles, while the east side of the inner city is mostly the "house gate" of bureaucrats, politicians, and wealthy businessmen.
As for why the phenomenon of "rich in the east and expensive in the west" occurs?
This was determined by the layout of the capital in the past.
First, Chang'an Street is the only latitude line in the inner city that directly connects the east and west cities.
But its middle section was closed due to the existence of the imperial city.
Therefore, before the Qing Dynasty, transportation between the east and west of the capital was very inconvenient.
You must go south and go around the first three gates, or go north and go around Di'anmen.
This has always been the case during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
This resulted in a situation where the east and west sides of the same city were relatively separated.
Secondly, the gate of the palace is the palace.
Those who lived inside were the uppermost class among the Aisin Gioro disciples.
These mansions of theirs are not restricted by the territorial boundaries of their own banner, and they choose places with a relatively quiet and spacious environment. Many of them are remodeled after the residences of the Ming Dynasty.
The most iconic example is around Shichahai in the northwest of the capital and south of Jishuitan. This most beautiful area in the capital has become the first choice area for them to settle.
As for the "Half Acre Garden" where Hong Yanwu's grandmother lived, it was already considered a relatively prominent mansion among the bannermen.
But in terms of status, he is still incomparable to the real Prince Baelor.
That's why the Wanyan family lived in the east of the city. The location showed the difference in status.
If anyone is willing to look at the statistics, it will further illustrate this problem.
Because there were seven-tenths of the Qing Dynasty palaces in the capital in the west city and only three-tenths in the east city.
Three-tenths of the east city also includes some residences of Mongolian princes.
This is enough to show that "Xigui" has practical significance and is not a general talk.
Anyway, all in all, where Hong Yanwu has set his sights now, his goal is absolutely stable, accurate and ruthless.
To put it bluntly, it is the area of the imperial city in the past, now a little bigger.
But this circle is not an empty one. It also includes "Jishuitan", "Shichahai", "Guozijian" and "Guijie".
It is definitely the most central and central area in the capital apart from the Forbidden City.
Needless to say, within this range, there are naturally the best mansions in the capital.
It is estimated that if you find a more regular courtyard, it will be at least district-level cultural protection level.
Secondly, Hong Yanwu designated this area because the houses in this area can be preserved permanently and will not face the risk of demolition.
Unlike ordinary people, he is definitely not short of money. He has no intention of making a fortune through demolition and demolition, and there is no need to do so.
What he values more is the appreciation and utilization of these core assets.
In his eyes, if these houses are bought, they will come with deeds.
That can be passed down from generation to generation as a foundation, no different from those calligraphy and paintings.
If there is, it is more practical and commercially applicable.
It's impossible for him to finally buy a house and then spend a long time repairing it.
It didn't last a few days, and we waited until the government issued an order in the 1990s before stripping it down.
Then isn't he just losing money to make a fuss? Why is he causing such trouble?
If you have the time, you might as well collect a few more calligraphy and painting antiques or jewelry and jade, right?
Of course, after the specific scope circle was drawn, Hong Yanwu couldn't just be proud of himself, he had to let his own father take care of it.
Firstly, I want to receive a few compliments, and secondly, I need support from my hometown.
Think about it, if you buy these houses, you can't use his name for all the transfers, right?
It's really eye-catching.
Well, no one from the top to the bottom of the family can run away.
From parents to brothers and sisters, everyone has to contribute their identity and transfer the title to the landlord.
But how could this be done without the old man’s approval?
Let’s just say big brother, I will definitely oppose it firmly.
Not only was he scared to death by the "movement", he did not dare to buy real estate. He also said that buying these old houses was useless and was a waste of money.
Except for my father, who understands economics, no one in the family understands the value of these houses or the painstaking efforts he puts into planning for his relatives.
Sure enough, Hong Yanwu's idea was right.
Hong Lucheng looked at his map and listened to his plan.
Indeed, he generally agreed with his idea of buying a house in the core area of the capital while the private housing sales policy was soon restored and prices were still low.
I also agree with him that the properties should be listed under the names of the whole family to avoid attracting attention and being in the limelight.
I even think that he is willing to pay for the house himself, but is willing to put it in the name of his brother and sister. He is very selfless and deserves praise.
But the only thing the old man didn't understand was that he had clearly told Hong Yanwu that the commercial districts in the Qing Dynasty were mainly located near Dongsi, Xisi, Dongdan, Xidan, Drum Tower and Qianmen.
Then why didn't my son try to build some shop houses in these most prosperous places?
Instead, stop at these places and show your determination not to touch them?
Inevitably, we have to ask the truth.
Unexpectedly, this time he touched Hong Yanwu's itchy flesh, and the boy immediately became excited.
He used his past life experiences to pretend to be prophetic, pointed at the map, and gave his father a good talk.
That means that with economic development and urban expansion, these main commercial streets will soon be unable to meet traffic and commercial requirements.
Therefore, these old commercial streets are the first targets for demolition and reconstruction.
By then the roads will be widened and commercial buildings will be lined up.
Since the house will be destroyed if he buys it, why does he need to get involved?
Is it for the compensation given by the state?
The standard these days...
Hey, why bother with that?
But having said that, although these old business-prosperous areas can't make a living by buying houses, it doesn't matter.
Because the country has been renovated, it can still be rented out in the future and the profits can still be shared.
In addition, with economic development and the opening of the country, it is inevitable that the number of foreign and non-local tourists coming to Beijing will increase.
Then a new type of tourist business district that relies on food and attractions will emerge within the area he has delineated.
As far as I can see, there are almost everywhere.
What about the Forbidden City, Beihai, Shichahai, Nanluoguxiang, Imperial College, Jingshan, Guijie...
Huh? Wait, why are you so confused?
Hey, why did you pull Yonghe Temple out?
No, this must be circled back...
It was different from Hong Yanwu who pointed out the mountains and rivers with great energy and stared at the map blindly drawing like a child.
His own father looked like he couldn't believe it and was almost dumbfounded.
But don’t misunderstand, Hong Lucheng was not surprised by his son’s foresight, he was surprised by another thing.
"What are you talking about? Do you think these commercial streets will be demolished? Well, you may have some truth in what you think. But... why does the front door have to be demolished?"
Before Hong Yanwu could speak, the old man retorted.
"No, you can't. You're just talking nonsense. Isn't it appropriate to tear down the 'Dashilar' and build a tall building? That is a commercial street that has been formed since the Ming Dynasty. Who is it hindering? For hundreds of years
That is the symbol of the capital."
"Oh, Daguan Tower, Judequan, Ma Juyuan, Ruifuxiang...the small buildings of these old shops have all been demolished and built into larger buildings, and they are just poking at the front door of the building? Is it ridiculous?"
Hong Yanwu quickly explained.
"Dad, wasn't it demolished to expand the street? There will be more cars on the street in the future. How can this be done now? It needs to be connected from south to north."
"Besides, don't worry. When the time comes, the building will definitely not be demolished and rebuilt, but the building will be demolished and then moved. The road will be cleared and a new commercial street will be built next to it. The old-fashioned small building will still be built as it was..."
Yes, it would be better not to say these two sentences, but Hong Lucheng would be even more anxious when he mentioned them.
"What you said is so stupid. North-south connection? Then don't even look at it. The front door is blocked by the building. Behind it is Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Can it be connected? I really want to connect the north and south, from Xuanwumen to Xinjiekou.
Can't we build two major roads from Beijing Railway Station to Dongzhimen? Do we have to compete with Qianmentou?"
"What else? Are you talking about building a new commercial street instead of building an old-style small building? You are really brave to think about it. From the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, and then to the liberation, these old shops were owned by each merchant.
It was built with huge sums of money, with styles ranging from Western to Chinese, and the materials used vary. This is an unprecedented commercial street in the capital and even in the country. It cannot be compared with any other commercial street. You want to rebuild it? Can you do it by yourself?"
"Besides, you're not old even if you can put it back up again. Everyone who picks vegetables knows, how can a new tank smell like an old one? Well, when I come to you, I'll just tear it down without even thinking about it.
No more. Can't, can't, absolutely impossible..."
Well, this whole story even includes the lyrics for "Sawing a Big Vat".
Hong Yanwu's training made him roll his eyes and express his sorrow.
Because he offended whomever he provoked, and he was beaten for nothing in vain.
However, his heart moved when he heard these words.
He knows that the solutions to some things in history may not be so satisfactory, and that there are indeed better possibilities.
If nothing else, according to the old man, it would be a pity to demolish the front door.
If only the commercial atmosphere of Dashilar remained as it is, if it did not become a low-end product sales place, was not dilapidated and miserable, was not full of safety hazards and lacked funds for repairs.
If only after the 1990s, the Qianmen area could be as profitable as the "Shichahai" area.
Relevant departments may not be able to find better ways to transform and preserve this area.
Yes, yes, if I...maybe...
Coincidentally, just when Hong Yanwu was a little excited and thinking more deeply, the phone in the Hong family room rang.
Seeing that the phone was next to him, Hong Yanwu picked it up casually.
Unexpectedly, the second brother's happy and anxious voice suddenly came from inside.
"Lao San, Lao San, where are you? Tell your parents quickly, your sister-in-law is going to give birth. She has been sent to Xiehe..."