Yan Saburo first came to Shengyi, so naturally he hadn't heard this rumor yet. "Expand to Ronghu Lake? That's about a quarter of the area. ”

"Exactly. Li Kailiang said, "There are beautiful mountains and rivers, known as the land of a thousand lakes, and the smallest natural lake is only 100 zhang in diameter, which is suitable for private hiding in the garden." As far as I know, the royal court also has a plan to open a port and repair a river in Ronghu, and it is necessary to directly open up the Ronghu Lake and the Moisan River, and then build a dam and a wharf, so that in the future, the products from the south can be transported to Shengyi by water. ”

"Sounds like there's a business opportunity. Yan Saburo asked, "This news has spread all over the sky, right?"

"Yes. But if the Ronghu area is going to become a climate, it will be at least five or six years away. When the people move in and the industry extends, it will take another three or five years. ”

Yan Saburo laughed: "According to this plan, it will be settled in ten or eight years." "Money has to roll up to make money. Although the long-term layout is possible, how to make a profit in the short term?

The magnates in Shengyi also thought so, so everyone just watched and watched, and occasionally talked about it at the dinner table. Li Kailiang's eyes flashed, "But my plan for Yan Gongzi can start making money in a year and a half at most—big money!"

The young man stroked the cat and said, "I want to hear about it." ”

"As far as I know, the king had plans to expand Shengyi three years ago, but it has remained on paper until now because of the huge cost. Li Kailiang carefully analyzed, "It seems that this kind of people's livelihood infrastructure has a huge investment, and there is no return in the short term, so it must be implemented when the national treasury is abundant." After the national change, the royal court was powerless, and it may not be able to make up this huge amount of money to this day. ”

"Where are our opportunities?"

"It's this huge amount of money!" Li Kailiang's eyes burned, "This is a huge project, and money will be used everywhere to open mountains and roads, rivers and canals! ”

Yan Saburo raised his eyebrows, surprised in his heart: "You mean, let me undertake the royal court's expansion plan?" This guy is really bold!

"Exactly. Li Kailiang raised the teacup and drank it all, and Yan Saburo personally poured him tea, "I said that the royal court didn't have enough money because the king must plan to send a special official to handle it according to the usual practice." You also know how cumbersome, inefficient, and confusing the process is. If the treasury allocates ten taels of silver, it would be good if two taels could be put into practical work in the end. ”

"That being the case, why don't you take the initiative to ask for help. As long as the cost is less than seventy percent of the budget, the king will definitely be tempted. He further added, "It is difficult for others to see the king, but you are blessed. Besides, you have the grace to save his life and help the country, and he trusts you a lot. ”

Yan Saburo stood up and paced around the book room a few times: "You want me to form a team to take over the big work, but I am short of management manpower now." "And it's so lacking that he doesn't even have a ready-made team.

"That's not a problem. Li Kailiang was full of confidence, "The king wants to implement the plan to expand the city, at least after next autumn." "There are two taxes a year to defend the country, and when the grain comes up in the autumn, there will be tax revenue pools in various places. "We still have a whole year to prepare. ”

Yan Saburo really appreciated him a little at this time. The most successful businessman in Shengyi thinks about nothing more than hoarding, lending, mergers and acquisitions, and expanding the scale, Li Kailiang can jump out of the norm and think of contracting such a big project, and his knowledge and ambition are more than a step higher than ordinary people.

"So what are you going to do this year?" Buying land and buying real estate in Ronghu is a long-term plan, and contracting the royal court's expansion plan is a medium-term plan, Yan Saburo wants to see the short-term plan that Li Kailiang came up with.

"I see that the Marquis of Yongwu just left?" Li Kailiang asked without answering, "Is the relationship between the two of you very good?"

"Not bad. Yan Saburo didn't hide it from him, "The friendship that came here from Fengxia Mountain." ”

"Then it's the friendship that was forged three years ago during the national change. Li Kailiang was overjoyed, "It's right!"

"Oh?" Yan Saburo smiled, "Where's the right?"

"Do you remember why the Brown Army revolted in the first place?"

"Of course. Yan Saburo remembered this vividly, "The avant-garde king wants to open up the passage from Fenglai Mountain to the southeast in order to transport troops and grain to the front line. ”

"Most of the digging has been dug up, but the plan was interrupted after the Brown Army uprising. However, after the new king ascended the throne, he picked up this plan not long ago. Li Kailiang said tightly, "There are many opponents in the royal court, and I want my king to learn from history, lest it arouse public resentment again." But the king and the protector still insist on digging, and it will be repaired by this autumn at the latest. ”

Yan Saburo tapped his fingertips twice on the table: "Fenglai Mountain blocks the north and south, and the army and the people have never come before. Once this channel is opened, it can prosper the people. ”

"The opportunities here are endless. Li Kailiang then gave a "but": "I learned from the Protector that although the Marquis of Yongwu is idle in Shengyi, he still has a large number of people left in Fenglai Mountain, and he is still a local road tyrant. ”

"Since you and the Marquis of Yongwu have had a fateful friendship, you have the right place and people in Fenglai Mountain. Li Kailiang's face was excited, "The opening of the channel is also just in time for the autumn harvest, and the first batch of grain can be trafficked." From now to autumn, if Yan Gongzi is interested, I will form a chamber of commerce for you, pull a team, and earn this pot of gold first. ”

Yan Saburo looked at him fixedly, and Li Kailiang looked back neither humbly nor arrogantly.

After a while, the young man shrugged his shoulders: "How long have you been planning for such a comprehensive plan?"

"More than a year. ”

"Why don't you dedicate yourself to the protector?" Yan Saburo was not carried away by his blueprint, "His energy is much greater than mine. ”

"He's the protector of the country. Li Kailiang said clearly, "There really shouldn't be any more big moves, otherwise you won't have a sacred heart." ”

Yan Saburo smiled, picked up two keys from the table and threw them to him: "This is the key to the accounting room." From now on, you will be my head of the world. ”

Li Kailiang is right. Han Zhao has already leaned towards the government and the opposition, and if he goes to take over the Ronghu plan, it is to expand his financial resources to the far and wide. After all, he is still a courtier, and he has to worry about Xiao Mi's thoughts.

There are some things that can be done, and there are some things that the protector of the country can't do. Li Kailiang can sort out this important relationship clearly, and Yan Saburo can be greatly relieved in the future. After all, he often has to leave the national capital, and he may not be able to keep an eye on current affairs.

Li Kailiang was overjoyed, and after a few words with Yan Saburo, he happily retreated.

Although Yan Saburo did not have an official title at this time, he had a very good personal relationship with the monarch and the protector of the country, and he was a proud disciple of Lian Rongsheng and the old master. From He Xiaoyuan's description, Li Kailiang also knows Yan Saburo's mind and skills, and thinks that the future of this son is limitless.

Discerning businessmen, it's time to invest now.