Zhu Youdong's thoughts on national economic construction were somewhat conservative and backward, so after listening to Gu Kun's suggestion, he did not immediately feel it was reliable.
He twirled his beard and pondered for a few seconds, and then said solemnly: "Are you going to talk about city appearance and old city renovation across the country in the next few years? This is not the best time. If you had made this plan earlier, it would have been in 1998 or 1999.
Just put it forward, it’s already 2001.
At that time, the financial crisis in Southeast Asia was at its deepest, especially in neighboring countries, where prices were cheap and exchange rates fell to the lowest. At that time, we invested tens of billions of ringgit in infrastructure, but it was not impossible to raise other funds. If you had been there at that time
If prices are at their lowest, we can stock up on materials, pre-sign labor contracts, and save more than 10% of construction costs."
This is the normal thinking of a typical cost-conscious person.
In 1998, before the outbreak of the Southeast Asian financial crisis, the country had already adjusted its national policy of free circulation of dual currencies to "from now on only recognizing the RMB as the only local currency", excluding the Malaysian ringgit. At that time, the ringgit's temporary exchange rate fell.
It was so violent that it fell by a third in one breath.
If Lanzhou wants to carry out construction, it is impossible to import and purchase all miscellaneous materials from China. Some materials with insignificant price differences and heavy transportation can be purchased locally in East Malaysia, mainly Sarawak. In those years,
The road, bridge and hydropower projects all took advantage of this cost.
Now, compared with the lowest price in Malaysia in 1998, it has obviously risen by more than 10%.
(Note: In terms of ringgit, prices themselves have not increased in the past three years, but the exchange rate of ringgit has risen a little. In 1998, the lowest price of 1 ringgit was only 1 yuan 6 yuan. In 01/02, it rose back to nearly 1 yuan.
8, increased by one or two cents. Before the financial crisis, it could be exchanged for 2 yuan 3)
Gu Kun understood the other party's doubts and answered this question sincerely: "If we do it now, it is inevitable that the construction cost will increase. However, it can better win over people's hearts and reduce resistance.
If we had pushed for the renovation of old cities, unified planning, and sorted out land property rights in 1998/99, maybe after the housing prices in Lanfang soared in the future, we would be easily stigmatized as competing with the people for profit, and it would be easier for people to accumulate resentment and feel that we
Take advantage of others' danger.
Therefore, any large-scale construction projects during the economic crisis must first prioritize government projects such as roads, bridges, water and electricity, and first carry out practical projects for a few years to show the people, so that they know that we are sincerely investing in public welfare infrastructure to increase employment and save the economy. Wait until people's hearts turn.
After stabilization, we will get involved in civil real estate, changing from 'government-led' to 'government-subsidized and encouraged'.
Secondly, in the future, we in Lanzhou will follow the path of a high-end luxury country. The real estate here will definitely not be the same as in the days when Zhu Jingye was in charge, with 'construction cost' as the main part of housing prices, but with 'floor and land price' as the main component.
The main part of housing prices, land cost, is much higher than construction cost. In this case, why worry about saving a little money, but it will damage the quality of the entire industry? "
In a nutshell, Gu Kun thinks about this issue like this: The government will definitely not be able to directly recover the capital if it invests in roads, bridges, water and electricity, but will have to rely on long-term indirect returns. Therefore, in the process of these investments, even if there is land replacement,
, expropriation, civilians will also understand.
And the law also supports this, because it is for the benefit of the country. Even if land is privatized in most countries, it will be easier to acquire land for government public welfare projects.
But it's different when it comes to real estate development. If you don't win over a wave of people's hearts first and show the monarch's kindness and love for the people, the land acquisition process alone will give you a headache. It's better to plan it slowly. In comparison, the construction cost is not expensive at all.
Nothing.
Gu Kun gave a general explanation of this idea and answered several detailed questions from Zhu Youdong. After listening to the "next five-year plan" for the transformation of Lan Fang's country, Zhu Youdong finally relieved his worries and even felt a little enthusiastic.
, it seems that this matter is quite promising - of course, it is not to the level of "bloody excitement". After all, I am getting older, and I am no longer easily excited after seeing strong winds and waves.
Let’s just decide. In the next few years, if there are no good investment opportunities for the royal family’s funds, don’t be reckless. Otherwise, you won’t even know how to lose money. Spend the money locally in Lanfang and on national construction. The international situation is not good.
In a good year, take the opportunity to cultivate your internal strength first, and improve all supporting facilities to a higher level.
He nodded slightly thoughtfully: "I feel relieved that you can be so thoughtful and have plans. The details of these matters can be discussed in the future. Anyway, you have nothing else to be busy in the past two years, and the future is long.
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Let’s not talk about this anymore. In the past few days, you should celebrate the New Year with peace of mind. After the New Year, you and Youran’s marriage will be arranged. There is no rush for anything else.”
As Zhu Youdong was talking, the conversation changed and the building was so crooked that even Gu Kun was caught off guard.
But Gu Kun also knew that his marriage to Zhu Youran was indeed on the agenda and was the most important business in the next stage.
So he politely followed Zhu Youdong's topic, and his tone seemed very responsible: "Thank you for your trouble. I will be relatively leisurely in the past few months and will not neglect you. Just leave it to me leisurely."
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Weng's son-in-law chatted for a few words, and naturally shifted from the important matter of national construction to family matters.
Perhaps it’s because he has accumulated a lot of appreciation for Gu Kun’s recent outstanding performance, and he is completely at ease with him. Perhaps it’s because they came back this time and had a great conversation, so Zhu Youdong did not hesitate to express his position further:
"Work hard. As for those things we just talked about, you can just go ahead and do it in the past few years. If history proves you, you are indeed doing things safely. When you and Youran get married for three years, I will be almost 70 years old by then.
We, Lan Fangzhou, can make a U-turn, and we are more flexible in all aspects. I will not step down when I abdicate, but I also want to retire and live my life without being concerned with worldly affairs. When the time comes, you will be responsible for the chief assistant and supervising the country."
It is impossible for Zhu Youdong to abdicate so early. After all, he will be 70 years old by then.
In a modern constitutional monarchy, it is not uncommon for a monarch to retire when he is old, but that is because the prince is too old, and the current monarch is too old, so that is why he would do that. For example, the Japanese are almost 90 years old, and the prince is already too old.
If you are 60 years old, you can consider it. If there is no special case for abdication, it is not impossible for you to become a prince until you are 70 or 80 years old.
The problem with Lan Fang is that Zhu Youran is still too young - it can't even be called young, it should be called young. The little girl who is expected to get married at 18 will only be 21 when her father turns 70 in three years.
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At the age of 21, she has not even graduated from college, and has no work experience at all. How can such a little girl govern the country? If she gets the position directly, she might be taken advantage of by bad people (although in Lan Fang
, most likely it can only be used by Gu Kun)
It's better to be on the safe side and actually delegate power but not pass on the position.
As for the chief minister or the prime minister, that is just a name, not important. Generally speaking, a constitutional monarch is called the prime minister, and an ordinary traditional monarchy is called the chief minister. Lanfang's system is similar to that of a big dog, so there is nothing wrong with calling him the chief minister.
(Note: Goudahu is not a constitutional monarchy, but a traditional monarchy. There is no xian law in the country)
Gu Kun was not suitable to express his opinions on this issue, nor was he suitable to be modest, so he just acquiesced.
As for whether assisting the monarch in a small country like Lanfang will affect business, there is no need to worry at all. At worst, it will be regarded as operating royal assets. Just learn what Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait do.
So many drastic construction projects in Diba that compete for the title of the richest man in the world were decided by the sons of a few chiefs, as long as the laws of the country did not prohibit them.
"Thank you for your trust, Your Highness. Please wait and see what happens in the past few years. I will lead all the people to become rich together." Gu Kun felt that there was no need to engage in intrigues like the Ming Dynasty. His strength had already reached this point, so he should tell the truth.
Just tell the truth.
"You can go and stay with Youran later. You and she haven't gotten along for half a year. It's time to get familiar with her again. You can stay here during the Chinese New Year and don't go back to your villas."
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After Gu Kun finished his audience, he went straight to the harem to chat with Zhu Youran and reminisce about old times.
Zhu Youran was admiring flowers in the imperial garden, being played on the swing by a palace maid. She seemed not to care, but in fact she had been waiting for Gu Kun for a long time.
"Youran, I'm back." Gu Kun was timid in his hometown and didn't know what to say. He didn't want to contaminate this little girl who was protected and innocent and didn't need to know much about the world.
Zhu Youran's eyes flickered for a moment, then he turned his head, pretending to have just noticed Gu Kun: "Brother Gu, how long will you stay here before going abroad?"
As she spoke, she stopped the swing, took the silk scarf from the palace maid's hand, wiped her sweat, and straightened her long Hanfu skirt.
Gu Kun: "I won't go abroad anymore, at least not for a few months. I was really too busy a while ago and I neglected you."
Zhu Youran smiled calmly: "What you are saying is that we are just engaged. What's the point of being cold-hearted? Do you think I still need to fall in love before marriage like folk women do? Tianjia women don't need this. They can just be as indifferent as usual.
good."
Zhu Youran seemed to recall the days when he was in junior high school, when he asked Gu Kun to be his swimming coach and worshiped him as an ordinary world champion and the powerful big brother next door. That seemed pretty good.
Gu Kun has a arrogant temper and has a high self-esteem. He will be impatient if a woman pesters him, but this makes him a little uneasy: "You can't say that, I said I want to stay with you for a few more months."
I’ll accompany you. Tell me, whatever you want to do after the New Year, I’ll accompany you.”
After hearing this, Zhu Youran concealed a smile and said, "You can't even pretend to be fake. After the New Year, how can you have the chance to accompany me? If you don't go abroad, I will go abroad - I am a freshman this year.
In the future, I will also contribute to the management of the country. How can I do it if I don’t study hard?
I've been studying abroad for one semester, haven't you noticed? Well, who told you to go abroad during the summer vacation at the end of August? You don't even care about my current situation."
Gu Kun made a mistake and really didn't know how to respond. He suddenly discovered that he had indeed never cared about Zhu Youran.
Calculating the age, after the Chinese New Year, around the Lantern Festival, Zhu Youran will be 18 years old. When I taught her how to swim more than four years ago, she was still a junior high school student. Now she has not graduated from high school for half a year.
My fiancé is somewhat incompetent.
Gu Kun coughed slightly: "After what happened to your brother and sister, the Grand Duke is willing to let you study abroad again? Isn't he afraid of safety problems? Let me tell you, I would rather build a university in our country for you.
, If we are really not satisfied with the enrollment, the worst we can do is recruit some international students."
Zhu Youran: "Don't worry, of course my father will learn his lesson, so he didn't let me study in a Western country - you really don't care about my current situation."