In the afternoon, Joseph came to the town under construction, accompanied by John, civil engineering has always been a tiring job, watching the sweaty mechanical operator, Joseph stayed away in the dust.

On the mountainside of the town, it is a rare place where you can see more clearly without being infected with dust.

"I'm going to set up a food processing plant on one side, and by the way, there is also a milk processing base, Aberdeen is mainly farming and animal husbandry, so that the processing can be more profitable and can also solve some local job problems."

"It's great, but it's hard to make a big difference."

Great Development...... John understood what Joseph meant, Nord milk is famous all over the world, and the quality of grain is also frequently fierce in the grain market, and it is difficult to do something in these two aspects.

"The main thing in Aberdeen's territory is the earldom and personal influence, wealth...... Enough to use on it. ”

Although he agreed with Joseph's words, John was still a little disappointed, after all, he still wanted to launch a few world-class food groups in the town.

"Don't be discouraged, maybe Nord's agricultural group won't be your opponent."

Patting John on the shoulder, although he knew that it was comforting, John still regained some confidence, he was the future mayor of the town, and the influence of the knighthood that Joseph said before was a matter for Li Xiaohan and the people of the castle, what he had to do was to take good care of the town, pay taxes and rents, and create a good living condition for the residents living here - that's all.

"The maximum capacity of the town is about 1,000 people, and the population of Scotland is relatively sparse, so it will be difficult to have a big breakthrough in population here in the future, fortunately it is the mechanical age, if it is the medieval period, this thousands of acres of land is really a problem."

Pointing to the town below and the fields not far away, John gave an account of the territory and pointed out some shortcomings, to which Joseph replied, "Agriculture is the mainstay. I think we should build an agricultural machinery factory, and it is much easier to repair and replenish agricultural machinery. ”

"Agricultural machinery factory? It really should be built. ”

John nodded, as a place where agriculture is the mainstay, if there is no agricultural machinery factory, wouldn't it be a lot of trouble to buy in the future? Especially since the train hasn't reached here yet.

"Allocate a piece of land for the laying of train tracks, this railway does not need financing, it is fully owned by the Aberdeen family, and the operation rights are handed over to the town of Aberdeen, which is also a very profitable business."

"Train tracks, it takes a lot of money!"

"Don't worry about that. This year, Nord Royal Petroleum has 6 billion euros in dividends, and the dividends obtained here are about 1 billion pounds, how much is it to invest in an iron piece? Ten million pounds is enough. ”

The cost of a train is 20,000 pounds, the front of the train is tens of thousands of pounds, and the carriage is only about 100,000 pounds, and the main cost is still on the tracks.

"I think it's a good idea to open a dedicated passenger line, after all, freight doesn't take up much time."

With money in his hand, he naturally felt that nothing was a problem, nodded and said, "You talk to Alan and ask him to prepare the money as soon as possible." The sooner the iron is operated, the better. ”

As he spoke, John and Joseph had already descended from the same mountainside, and Joseph then looked at the farmhouse and pasture one by one, and then returned to the castle when everything was done. John didn't come along, and he lived in a makeshift house on the town's construction site. In his words, he likes to watch the town come to life bit by bit.

"John is a very good mayor."

This was the first thing Joseph said after returning to the castle while sitting on the sofa drinking coffee and teasing Li Xiaohan, remembering John Ji's appearance. Li Xiaohan nodded sympathetically.

"Brother John is not a good man!"

At this time, little Lori, who was teasing the little lioness, suddenly spoke, which made Joseph a little confused. Did John provoke the little princess?

"A few days ago, John promised to send Xiaoxi's family a handmade train, but because he was busy, he may have forgotten it."

"It's not that I forgot, he's cheating!"

Pinching her waist, Li Xiaoxi refuted her mother's words, which made Li's mother have nothing to do, and it was inconvenient for Joseph to teach Li Xiaoxi a lesson here.

"Handmade trains, William, I remember that you have a guy who was a carpenter, and asked him to help Xi make a train, and the power department of Audi Co., let them find a way to make the train move."

……

Li Xiaohan felt that Joseph was a little spoiled Li Xiaoxi, but it was just a toy, and he actually let the engineers of the power department of Audi be in charge, which ...... It's really a bit overkill.

William didn't think so, he thought that the engineers should be very attentive, and the carpenters under him ...... It's too early to transfer to where, but it's hard to make a little train toy?

"Johan, Joseph."

"Old lady, don't say much, Xi likes it."

"Thank you, brother-in-law!"

Seeing Li Xiaoxi is like seeing Li Xiaohan before that night, Joseph is very guilty, Li Xiaohan can't make up for anything anymore, so he can only put everything on Li Xiaoxi.

Although Li Xiaohan is happy every day, Joseph understands that there is always a wall in her heart, which is the source of sin that cannot be broken, and Joseph cannot repay it.

After all, wealth and status can't represent everything, and the only thing that can comfort Li Xiaohan may be the little guy in the stroller.

"So, have you received an invitation to the banquet during this time?"

Li Xiaohan nodded helplessly when he heard this: "A lot, I only participated once, it's boring, and it costs a lot." ”

Spend a lot?

"There are often auctions at banquets, and Butler Alan says that we are one of the best families in Scotland and should not be without a hint of action, but many times as soon as I speak, they choose to back down."

Li Xiaohan's words made Joseph laugh out loud, and all the old and young girls (girls) looked at Joseph suspiciously, not understanding what he was laughing at.

"You should be proud, it's their respect for the Aberdeen family."

"Butler Allen said the same thing, but tens of thousands of euros are exchanged for something useless......"

"What are they?"

"What is the signature of a singer in England, a book that the football queen has read, etc., there are many things, but ......"

"But these are also valuable, it's just that you don't like it, maybe in the future, our little Muqing likes one of the stars, and she will be very proud of her mother for giving her this gift."

"......"

"These are some of the basic things of the aristocracy, banquets, auctions, cocktail parties, picnic dinners. You are one of the leaders of the Scottish aristocracy, and it is best to get involved in some of the activities yourself, which will also be an extension of your own network. ”

Li Xiaohan, who understood that this matter had basically been decided, could only nod, although she didn't want to get involved, and she didn't like to dress up every time.

"You can actually play a dozen rounds of golf when you're bored, and Butler Alan didn't say that he was going to build a golf course in the back, which was a very good sport."

"Brother-in-law, we held a baseball game some time ago, and it was very lively!"

"It also costs a lot of money."

The latter sentence was naturally said by Li's mother, but she was not embarrassed to say it. After all, she understands that the money she is distressed about now is a drop in the bucket for Joseph and her daughter, and it is not worth caring about at all.

"How much is the bonus? You are, you should be higher than the previous one. ”

"Butler Allen recommends 10,000 pounds, I add 20,000 pounds, and that 20,000 pounds is for some orphaned children in Aberdeen's territory, and the giver is the winning team."

Joseph couldn't help but smile bitterly

"I believe that the team that won the victory will give away all the remaining 10,000 pounds, and don't do it again in next year's game, otherwise someone will hold a grudge against you."

“？？？”

Joseph shook his head and didn't explain, and Li Xiaohan could only give up!

Mother Li understands. It's just that she has always been worried about money, where to take care of this.

"If you like, you can build a free medical center and a free little school in the town in the future, and even a home for the elderly and an orphanage. Visiting them more might be able to surprise you with something different. ”

Joseph's words made Li Xiaohan's eyes light up, she is a kind girl, and she is the most enthusiastic about such things. In particular, she hoped that it would offset Joseph's debts.

The debt refers to naturally not that night, but Joseph's multiple marriages, and she knows that there is another Gao Jingxuan. After all, they are the only two names on the list of shareholders of Royal Petroleum.

Faith from somewhere made Li Xiaohan believe that multiple marriages are sins, and she hopes to do more good deeds, preferably to offset Joseph's sins, and at the same time bless her daughter.

Li's mother and daughter are not an idea, the free medical center is free and there is even a home for the elderly and an orphanage, how much is this?

Seeing Mother Li, who had not spoken, Joseph felt that it was not good to ignore her, so he took the initiative to talk to her: "Old lady, how about the Bentley I gave to the old gentleman?" ”

Bentley? Mother Li was stunned for a moment before she understood that Joseph was referring to the black car, and nodded a little happily: "He likes it very much, and he keeps talking about his uncle...... Ahem, let me thank you. ”

"It's just a gift."

Originally, Joseph wanted to ask how the gift was for her, but in order to avoid receiving a thank you, Joseph had to keep silent.

After the afternoon tea time, Li Xiaohan went to deal with official business, Li Xiaoxi had to write the homework needed for the course, and Li's mother did not want to be with Joseph and hurriedly fled to visit Li Muqing.

"I don't think your mother likes me very much."

Looking at Li Xiaohan, who was sitting there quietly to deal with official business, Joseph hesitated and leaned over to take her into his arms, Li Xiaohan's body stiffened, but quickly recovered.

"It's not that she doesn't like you, but she's a little nervous, even a little scared."

"Scared?"

"Well, she's scared of everything here, the tens of thousands of acres of land coming and going with the nobles, and even she's scared of Steward Allen and every servant."

Joseph realized that in fact, what Li's mother was afraid of was not these buildings, but the power and wealth she was afraid of, she was just an ordinary worker-born woman, and in such a life, it was natural to be afraid. (To be continued......)

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