The sky was dark, and at the end of the horizon, a towering city wall came into view, and the city gates stood tall and majestic. "Lord Shan, there is Baoding City ahead," said the captain of the guard, who was dressed in dust beside the caravan, happily.

At this time, Sheng Huaixuan found that a group of people had gathered on the right side of the city gate, and he didn't know what he was doing. "What's going on?" Sheng Huaixuan questioned. The captain of the guard rode on his horse and looked around for a moment and said, "Eighty percent is a troublemaker." ”

"Go over and see what's going on?" "My lord, if it is too dangerous to make trouble, I will first go and inspect it and come back and report to you," the guard feared for his safety, and as soon as he said this, his legs were forced, and the horse was about to gallop forward. "What's there to worry about, let's go over and see what happens." After Sheng Huaixuan finished speaking, he instructed the guards who drove the car to turn around. The captain of the guard had no choice but to order the guards to be on guard and protect the safety of the adults at all times.

Walking closer, Sheng Huaixuan found that several people in official uniforms were reasoning with a group of people from the railway company. An official in his official uniform, about 30 years old, was saying righteously: "It's useless for you to say anything else, the city wall here must not be demolished." The state government has issued a stripe for the protection of cultural relics, and ancient buildings, including the ancient city wall, shall not be demolished, and I, as the mayor of Baoding, have the obligation and responsibility to protect cultural relics and historic sites. ”

A leader of the Guofu Railway Company said: "The railway line passing through the city has long been jihuahaode, if you delay the construction of the railway line, can you take responsibility?" I'll tell you that this railway line is the main grasp of the grand master, and you kid has a few heads. "No matter what the lord is, I have to abide by the laws of the country, and the protection of cultural relics is a clause signed by the president himself. It is my responsibility and obligation to fulfill the provisions. The mayor of Baoding brought out the president. The two sides did not give in to each other, each gave reasons, and quarreled fiercely.

The caravan of Kung Fu Sheng Huaixuan was parked next to it. The leader of the railway company saw the guards following next to the caravan and immediately ran over in a panic. Sheng Huaixuan stepped out of the caravan, and the leader of the railway company bowed his head and said: "Lord Shan, such a trivial matter has alarmed your driver, and it is a sin. "What happened?" "The newly appointed mayor of Baoding, in the name of protecting cultural relics, prevented us from demolishing the city wall. According to the Jihua railway line is through the city. ”

Then the leader of the railroad company said proudly: "Shanda is here." Don't come and see you yet! The mayor of Baoding came over and said: "The next official is the new mayor of Baoding, Zhao Erdun, meet the grand man, please make the decision for the lower official!" "When Sheng Huaixuan passed by Baoding. The mayor of Baoding has not yet taken office, so the two sides do not know each other. Sheng Huaixuan said majestically: "The railway line passing through the city has long been jihuahaode, what reason do you have to stop it?" ”

Facing Sheng Huaixuan's questioning, Zhao Erdun did not panic at all and said: "When the lower officials take office." Received the regulations on the protection of cultural relics issued by the national government. It was personally issued by the president, and the Baoding city wall was among the cultural relics protected, so the lower officials stopped it. Sheng Huaixuan was a little confused, when he left the capital, this article had not yet been issued. Zhao Erdun saw that Sheng Huaixuan was confused, so he took out the model article from his arms.

Sheng Huaixuan took it over and checked, and sure enough, it was a model of cultural relics protection provisions, and it was listed in great detail. Zuihou Deng Zixuan's signature is eye-catching. "Master Shan, the railway is going to be rerouted. Not only does it have to make additional investment, but the key is that the construction period cannot be completed, and even if the subordinates have three heads and six arms, it may be difficult to continue. The leader of the railway company said worriedly. The completion on schedule is a death order issued by himself, and it must not be delayed for any reason, on the one hand, the protection of cultural relics, and on the other hand, the additional investment in the construction period, which suddenly makes it difficult for Sheng Huaixuan.

If the railway line goes around the city, it will inevitably crowd out a lot of fertile land, which is also not feasible. However, this kind of occasion should not be deadlocked, Sheng Huaixuan said with a smile: "Mayor Zhao, you have performed your duties very well, let's discuss this matter carefully, come up with a way to get the best of both worlds, and try to solve it properly." ”

Sheng Huaixuan temporarily stayed at the temporary inn of the railway company in Baoding. On the same day, Sheng Huaixuan ordered the railway company to come up with a rectification plan for the railway line. For two days, the railway company issued several plans, all of which were vetoed by Sheng Huaixuan, and it seems that the railway line can only go around the city.

In these years, the difference in cost between moving houses in the city and squeezing out fertile land is hundreds of times. The cost of moving dwellings in the city is very low, and the crowding out of fertile land is astronomical. The reason is that the people cherish the land far more than the houses and homesteads they live in.

The protection of private property is an important article in the national law promulgated by the Chinese Empire, and the state must forcibly occupy or seize private property at any time and for any reason. Therefore, the cost of choosing to pass through the city for the railway line is much lower than the cost of crowding out fertile land around the city.

At this time, Zhao Erdun is also thinking about how to drive the rapid development of the local economy on the railway line, as a modern official, he has a clear identity in his heart. Zhao Erdun graduated from the Department of Management of Shanghai Tongren University, which is, to put it bluntly, a discipline for training officials. After graduating, he served as a county magistrate in a southern county for two years, and he did a good job. Due to the large number of officials needed after the occupation of the north, Zhao Erdun was transferred to Baoding as mayor. Zhao Erdun was born in Buyi, he was able to be admitted to Tongren University, and now he is the mayor of Baoding, completely relying on his own talents.

At this moment, Zhao Erdun's eyes were staring at the map of Baoding City. Sheng Huaixuan proposed a plan to get the best of both worlds, and he himself very much agreed. He had been meditating for two days, and he was also at a loss. Suddenly, his eyes were fixed on the city gate, and his heart suddenly lit up and said, "Someone! A few hours later, Zhao Erdun's figure appeared in front of Sheng Huaixuan. Shanda, Xia Guan came up with a plan to get the best of both worlds. Sheng Huaixuan perked up when he heard this: "Tell me to hear it? ”

Zhao Erdun opened the map of Baoding city and said: "Look, my lord, the north gate and the south gate of Baoding are on a central axis, and a road is connected to the north and south, and I asked my subordinates to measure the width and height of the city gate." Sheng Huaixuan was a person, and immediately understood what was going on, and said happily: "Haha! Not to mention the best of both worlds, and it's the best and only option. Mayor Zhao, you stopped it well, and you made a good suggestion, I want to report to the president to commend you. ”

"Shanda, the award will be waived. Now that Vientiane is renewed, the Chinese Empire is thriving in the first year, which is what the lower officials should do. Zhao Erdun said modestly. The leader of the railway company was also pleasantly surprised: "My lord, Mayor Zhao has a sharp eye. The railway line enters from the north city gate and exits from the south city gate along the official road, which can reduce the cost by half compared with the original, and the construction period can be greatly advanced. It not only protects the city wall, but also ensures the construction period of the railway line passing through the city, and can also save money, which can be described as killing three birds with one stone! ”

"Someone! Order food at the most haode restaurant in the city now, and I want to personally treat Mayor Zhao! Sheng Huaixuan's eyebrows danced. At the banquet, Sheng Huaixuan asked: "Mayor Zhao, I heard that you graduated from Tongren University!" "My lord, Xiaguan is the 5th phase of the Department of Management of Tongren University." Sheng Huaixuan sighed: "What is the meaning of foresight and foresight, when the president, before the rebellion, he thought of cultivating the civil official system, which has never been done before, and now the civil official system has played a huge role, Mayor Zhao is the most haode proof." ”

Zhao Erdun said sincerely: "The president is the greatest pioneer of the Chinese nation and the god in our hearts. If I was in the Qing court, I would still be poor. However, I was honored to catch up with this era of great ambitions, and to be able to feel the humming teachings of the president, the lower officials decided to dedicate their lives to this great era, never to live up to the president's ardent hopes, and to die for the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation! ”

Zhao Erdun's confession made everyone present excited, this banquet was hearty, and Sheng Huaixuan actually drank too much. It is not an exaggeration for a railway line to drive one side and enrich the first party. Nowadays, Baoding businessmen are like clouds, very prosperous. Many small folk workshops have been driven, the rapid recovery and improvement of the economy, stimulated the consumption of the people, and now even the small tofu house is popular, and the folk masons are like fish in water.

Stations and bridges should be built along the railway line, and stone should be needed for the railway line, which in turn will promote the active development of related industries. Take the restaurants in Baoding as an example, almost every house is full, and the business travel from the south to the north is almost breaking the city of Baoding.

This is true in Baoding, and the same is true in other regions. Sheng Huaxuan turned back to the capital, and felt a more popular scene outside the city. The reason is that the road construction project in the capital is also in full swing.

The lights of thousands of homes, Deng Zixuan's official residence. "Haha, our minister is back, how did you feel along the way?" Deng Zixuan raised his wine glass and teased. Sheng Huaixuan drank a glass of wine and said: "The founding of the country is really exciting. I felt a lot along the way, and I can't describe it in a few words. Wan'er said: "Brother Sheng is gone, but he is in good spirits and seems to be much younger." "Madame is really good at talking, and you and the president are getting younger and younger."

After Sheng Huaixuan finished speaking, he looked at his aunt's wife, who was a little unnatural. Her body has been blessed, and sitting with Wan'er is like a mother and daughter. Deng Zixuan saw Sheng Huaxuan's thoughts, he disliked his aunt's wife, and he was a little old. Deng Zixuan diverted the topic and said: "Brother Sheng, the Beijing Power Plant will break ground next month, and the power generation boiler shipped from Shanghai has arrived at the Tianjin wharf, and the capital must be energized the year after tomorrow." ”

"President, the railway line is going up quickly, I'm afraid I won't be able to separate!" Sheng Huaixuan shrugged his shoulders, indicating that he did not have three heads and six arms. Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "I have arranged for Kang Youwei to take care of the power plant, this kid has a lot of cleverness, I want to train him well." ”

Mrs. Sheng Huaixuan whispered: "I heard that the overpass is going to build a big market, what is it called a folk street, what does this mean!" ”

Wan'er said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, there is a folk street, that is, there are jugglers, small songs, and raps on this street. There are also a variety of snacks, restaurants, and shops. It's all together. "That's a good dare, there will be a place to go in the future." Mrs. Sheng's eyes showed a look of expectation.

Deng Zixuan said: "I suggested that a folk street be built on the flyover. In the future, when the train is opened, the tourism industry will be even more popular. I want to bring all the local snacks from all over the country to the capital. Visiting places of interest and tasting the world's delicacies, the future capital will become the most prosperous Eden on Shijie. Everyone seemed to be intoxicated when they heard this, and they did not doubt Deng Zixuan's grand blueprint in the slightest. (To be continued......)

PS: The colleague school created by the protagonist back then began to play a role. This chapter shows the new type of officials beginning to move towards the stage of their ambitions.