Li Mu and Li Tai had a drink as a farewell, but when Li Tai set off, he stopped seeing him off. Firstly, he was busy, and secondly, he didn't like the scene of parting, so he was always a little sentimental.
Li Mu knew that Li Tai would definitely find a silver mine during his trip. Based on the mineral reserves in his memory, if they were mined extensively, it would be enough to alleviate the shortage of silver in the market. By then, silver would have become the mainstream currency in the Tang Dynasty.
, there is no need to go to the sea to mine in Japan.
However, Li Mu would not let go of the money from Japan. Once the ship was built, his first stop would be Japan.
The next day, Li Mu took Ma Zhou out of the city.
The two of them drove through the city, and Li Mu arrived at Shijing Mountain before he woke up.
"Hey, I didn't expect it to be so close?" Li Mu was a little surprised. He originally thought it would take an hour or two.
"It's actually very close." Although Ma Zhou has only been in Luoyang for more than half a year, he moves around a lot and knows the surroundings of Luoyang City better than Li Mu.
"It's just that there are so few people here, it makes you feel like it's far away."
Li Mu jumped out of the car, took Ma Zhou up a hill, pointed to the west, and said with high spirits: "Starting from here, there is Chang'an to the west and Luoyang to the east. This has the innate conditions for convenient transportation."
Ma Zhou looked at the young man pointing out the country in the autumn wind. He didn't want to dampen his interest, but he still felt that he needed to remind him: "What the Marquis said is right, but this place is in a remote place, it is not a pipeline, and it is inaccessible.
Further south it is more prosperous, but the same problem remains, the roads are not easy to navigate!"
"Then build a road!" Li Mu waved, and Dugu Jiu, who was accompanying him, took out a scroll from his arms and spread it on the ground. It was a blueprint. Ma Zhou had seen many such blueprints when he had been in Luoyang for a long time, and he also
Developed the ability to read drawings.
Li Mu pointed at a red line on the drawing and said: "This is the route I planned after thinking about it for a long time, and it has been approved by His Majesty. Your top priority this year until winter comes is to give me this route along this route."
Lines were built, bridges were built when encountering water, and mountains were cut when encountering mountains."
"Ah!" Ma Zhou looked at the flood and drought routes on the map and finally understood Li Mu's layout. He couldn't help but said in shock: "In this way, Shijing Mountain can be connected to the official road, and the waterway can also be connected. In this way, whether it is a dry road or
Waterways are very convenient.”
"Yes, this way Shijingshan will become a hub for people traveling from north to south. Doing business here will be difficult even if it is not prosperous. At the same time, I also want to develop the tourism industry here. Do you understand the tourism industry?" Li Muchin said
, it’s amazing that you understand!
Sure enough, Ma Zhou shook his head and said: "Master Hou, I really don't understand."
"Of course the name Shijingshan is not suitable. It has no charm and is a little less mysterious." Li Mu motioned to Dugujiu to put away the picture, and sat on the shaft of the car looking at the hillside: "If we change the name, things would be easier to handle.
.Look, what does the name Laojunshan mean?"
"Laojun Mountain?" Ma Zhou asked doubtfully, "Is it Laojun's Laojun Mountain?"
"Bah!" Li Mu frowned and said, "What did you say?"
Ma Zhou apologized hurriedly and said: "Master Hou, do you mean the gentleman of Li Er, the founder of Taoism? I made a slip of the tongue. I hope you can forgive me."
"I'm too lazy to argue with you." Li Mu snorted and said, "It's normal that you have low education and don't know the origins of this place. But it doesn't matter, I still need to read a book, so as not to look like a fool in the eyes of others."
Ma Zhou knew that Li Mu was scolding him in a roundabout way, but he did not dare to say anything. He had to pinch his nose and admit his mistake, saying: "Please forgive me, Lord Marquis."
"Then let me tell you." Li Mu introduced: "As early as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Li Er, who was still the "keeper of the Tibetan Chamber of History", retreated to practice here. Later he wrote the Tao Te Ching and was revered as Taishang Laojun by Taoism.
During the Wei Dynasty, the imperial court built a temple in the mountains to commemorate this incident. Now the temple has been ruined, but its remnants are still there."
"In order to develop this place, I made a decree in front of Your Majesty. Your Majesty respected Lao Tzu's merits and decreed to build the "Tieding Laojun Temple" and named this place "Laojun Mountain". I also responded to your Majesty and was willing to donate
With a hundred thousand yuan, he built a giant statue of Laojun, and built temples such as Taiqing Palace, Shifangyuan, Lingguan Palace, Linjiang Palace, Shepherd's Circle, Suffering Palace, Sutra Building, Guanyin Palace, Sanqing Palace, Laojun Temple, etc.
16." Li Mu looked at Ma Zhou with a half-smile, and said, "Isn't such a stunt enough?"
"Ten, one hundred thousand..." Ma Zhou was choked to death, and thought to himself: "Did this money come from the strong wind, and just spent it casually?"
But he is not worried that Li Mu is bragging. In terms of money, Li Mu is still reliable.
Ma Zhou calculated in his mind that if he invested 100,000 guan, he could really get things done before winter. By that time, the income that could be generated would definitely be more than 100,000 guan.
"Let's go up the mountain and see the temple." Li Mu said, leading the two of them to hike up the mountain.
Ma Zhou asked for blueprints from Li Mu, and while climbing the mountain, he used the blueprints to imagine the finished situation. Li Mu also explained to him how to compose the scene here, how to build the tower there, and what kind of trees to plant here.
What kind of bridge should be built there?
As Ma Zhou listened, he was calculating in his mind. When he reached the mountainside, he couldn't help but smile bitterly: "I'm afraid one hundred thousand guan is not enough..."
"It doesn't matter, it's all about fighting to support war." Li Mu shook his head and said with a nonchalant smile: "I calculated with Gongsun Kang that it will cost about 50,000 to 60,000 guan to build roads and waterways. For the rest of the money, you give priority to the mountainside
It’s almost enough to make the following and then make the matching set.”
"Then you put the open space on the map out for bidding." As he said that, he patted Ma Zhou with a smile and said, "You understand the auction? As long as the businessmen see the 'money scene' near Laojun Mountain, you won't be afraid that they won't pay.
money!"
really……
Ma Zhou secretly thought, it’s another trick of the white wolf with nothing to show for it, it happens every time. But the strange thing is, he doesn’t know what’s wrong with these people, but Li Mu succeeds every time! Everyone says, eat
Every pit brings wisdom, why do these people suffer so much but fail to remember!
Li Mu added: "I plan to move all the gambling houses and banks here. With their help, I won't worry about the development here."
Ma Zhou nodded and agreed in his heart. Isn't it good? One sale and one deposit, all the money circulates in your hands.
"Making money is the next step." Li Mu stood on the mountainside and looked down, saying: "As long as this place is developed, the surrounding land will be valuable, and it will be money to rent or sell it. With money, Luoyang's development will be much easier.
There are more opportunities for people to work, so even if there is a disaster, they will not starve to death."
Ma Yiyi was stunned. He didn't expect that Li Mu was thinking like this. Could it be that his cynical appearance was just an illusion? In his heart, he was still a young man who served the country and the people?
"When all the shops around here open, I will collect their taxes!" Li Mu confidently said to Ma Zhou: "At that time, will you worry about having no money to continue development?"
Ma Zhou's expression froze on his face, and he thought to himself that it would be unnecessary for me to make amends for him.
"We will definitely grab the head by then." Ma Zhou said perfunctorily, but he also said it sincerely. Although he does not understand commercial real estate development, he knows how high the land prices in prosperous areas are. If he can really make Laojun Mountain prosperous, he will sell everything
This wasteland full of mountains and plains can make hundreds of thousands of taels.
The two of them chatted until it was almost dark before going down the mountain. On the way back, Li Mu asked Ma Zhou to give priority to hiring farmers who were affected by the disaster last year. When the huge project starts, all men, women and children will have work to do.
"Master Hou is very thoughtful." Ma Zhou couldn't help but sigh: "Although the rescue was timely last year, the people still suffered some losses. If they can get a job during the slack season this year, it will be of great help to their lives.
Already."
"This is called targeted poverty alleviation!" Li Mu thought to himself, I am using a method that will be used a thousand years later. How can you understand it? He was teasing in his heart, but said with integrity on his face: "The people are all good people, they have upright hearts, and there are not so many bells and whistles."
You can use your intestines with confidence. When recruiting people to the Houfu Yamen, we should also recruit more people from farmers. Those rogues on the streets should stay away."
"Well, Ma Zhou has learned how to target poverty alleviation. Mr. Hou is indeed very wise." Ma Zhou smiled and suddenly said with emotion: "I used to be dissatisfied with Mr. Hou, but now when I see Mr. Hou doing his work, Ma Zhou feels...
Accepted."
"Don't do this, don't think that I don't know your thoughts." Li Mu exposed it mercilessly: "You are eager to return to Chang'an early and wait for His Majesty's favor. I tell you, don't even think about it. You are honestly in Luoyang
How many years will you wait until I no longer need you here before you can go back? Otherwise, even if His Majesty wants someone, I won't let you go. Did I ask you to come?"
Ma Zhou looked embarrassed and just smiled bitterly.
…
When we returned to Luoyang City, the lanterns were already on.
The city gates are not closed at night. You read that right, the city gates of Luoyang City are not closed.
This was also Li Mu's request. He did not allow the city gate to be closed on the grounds that Luoyang was deep inland and there were no military dangers around it, so there was no point in closing the city gate.
Ma Zhou had a dispute with him over this, but in the end he still failed to convince Li Mu. Li Mu meant that even if there was any danger, what would the defenders of Luoyang do for food? If a few small thieves could capture Luoyang.
, that can only show that all the guards deserve to die and are useless, and it is the same whether there are city gates or not.
Not closing the city gates will bring huge changes to Luoyang City.
In the past, merchants had to rush morning and evening to sell goods. Sometimes there were so many goods that they couldn't finish transporting them at night, so they had to transport them half inside and half outside. If they tried to transport them the next morning, there was a traffic jam behind them, so traffic was always blocked at the city gate.
.
But now that the city gate is open, goods can be transported anytime and anywhere, and we are not so busy anymore.
Ma Zhou secretly thought, it’s another trick of the white wolf with nothing to show for it, it happens every time. But the strange thing is, he doesn’t know what’s wrong with these people, but Li Mu succeeds every time! Everyone says, eat
Every pit brings wisdom, why do these people suffer so much but fail to remember!
Li Mu added: "I plan to move all the gambling houses and banks here. With their help, I won't worry about the development here."
Ma Zhou nodded and agreed in his heart. Isn't it good? One sale and one deposit, all the money circulates in your hands.
"Making money is the next step." Li Mu stood on the mountainside and looked down, saying: "As long as this place is developed, the surrounding land will be valuable, and it will be money to rent or sell it. With money, Luoyang's development will be much easier.
There are more opportunities for people to work, so even if there is a disaster, they will not starve to death."
Ma Yiyi was stunned. He didn't expect that Li Mu was thinking like this. Could it be that his cynical appearance was just an illusion? In his heart, he was still a young man who served the country and the people?
"When all the shops around here open, I will collect their taxes!" Li Mu confidently said to Ma Zhou: "At that time, will you worry about having no money to continue development?"
Ma Zhou's expression froze on his face, and he thought to himself that it would be unnecessary for me to make amends for him.
"We will definitely grab the head by then." Ma Zhou said perfunctorily, but he also said it sincerely. Although he does not understand commercial real estate development, he knows how high the land prices in prosperous areas are. If he can really make Laojun Mountain prosperous, he will sell everything
This wasteland full of mountains and plains can make hundreds of thousands of taels.
The two of them chatted until it was almost dark before going down the mountain. On the way back, Li Mu asked Ma Zhou to give priority to hiring farmers who were affected by the disaster last year. When the huge project starts, all men, women and children will have work to do.
"Master Hou is very thoughtful." Ma Zhou couldn't help but sigh: "Although the rescue was timely last year, the people still suffered some losses. If they can get a job during the slack season this year, it will be of great help to their lives.
Already."
"This is called targeted poverty alleviation!" Li Mu thought to himself, I am using a method that will be used a thousand years later. How can you understand it? He was teasing in his heart, but said with integrity on his face: "The people are all good people, they have upright hearts, and there are not so many bells and whistles."
You can use your intestines with confidence. When recruiting people to the Houfu Yamen, we should also recruit more people from farmers. Those rogues on the streets should stay away."
"Well, Ma Zhou has learned how to target poverty alleviation. Mr. Hou is indeed very wise." Ma Zhou smiled and suddenly said with emotion: "I used to be dissatisfied with Mr. Hou, but now when I see Mr. Hou doing his work, Ma Zhou feels...
Accepted."
"Don't do this, don't think that I don't know your thoughts." Li Mu exposed it mercilessly: "You are eager to return to Chang'an early and wait for His Majesty's favor. I tell you, don't even think about it. You are honestly in Luoyang
How many years will you wait until I no longer need you here before you can go back? Otherwise, even if His Majesty wants someone, I won't let you go. Did I ask you to come?"
This is called targeted poverty alleviation!" Li Mu thought to himself, I am using a method that will be used a thousand years later. How can you figure it out? He was teasing in his heart, but said with integrity on his face: "The people are all good people, they are honest, and they don't have so many tricks.
, you can use it with confidence and boldness. When recruiting people to the Houfu Yamen, we should also recruit more people from farmers. Those rogues on the streets should stay away."
"Well, Ma Zhou has learned how to target poverty alleviation. Mr. Hou is indeed very wise." Ma Zhou smiled and suddenly said with emotion: "I used to be dissatisfied with Mr. Hou, but now when I see Mr. Hou doing his work, Ma Zhou feels...