jdhmnovel Chapter 845 This official really wants to fight you bastards to the death!
Chapter 845 This official really wants to fight you bastards to the death!
Look, look, how shrewd Li Shanchang is!
As expected of the Duke of Han, former Left Chancellor of the Ming Dynasty and current Grand Secretary, I had only just mentioned settling into accommodations when Li Shanchang proactively suggested the Dengzhou Sanatorium.
Then look at that Zhu family son-in-law, and that Zhu family black sesame dumpling. These two idiots only know how to laze around in the backyard of the Dengzhou government office, eating and drinking my food, and they even want me to work as a long-term laborer for their family. Bah!
While mentally ranting, Yang Shaofeng led Li Shanchang and Zhu Biao toward the Dengzhou Sanatorium.
"Aside from the courtyard reserved for His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince, the Duke of Han can choose any of the other courtyards he wishes to occupy."
Yang Shaofeng waved his hand generously and said with a smile, "The entire sanatorium has a total of one hundred courtyards. Whichever one Mr. Han likes, he can stay in it."
Li Shanchang nodded with a smile and echoed, "As soon as I entered the sanatorium, I felt that my breathing was much easier than before."
Yang Shaofeng immediately smiled smugly.
"The sanatorium itself is nestled against the mountains and beside the water, and is planted with a large number of flowers, trees and shrubs, so there is plenty of yang energy and breathing is naturally easy and comfortable."
"Furthermore, the sanatorium is equipped with a lot of fitness equipment. If Korean citizens are interested, they can try them all."
"Oh, by the way, if the Korean man is interested in beachcombing, the sanatorium can also arrange it."
"..."
Yang Shaofeng enthusiastically promoted the advantages of the sanatorium to Li Shanchang.
Li Shanchang nodded with a smile, but in his heart he kept thinking about Yang Shaofeng's intentions.
So Yang the Madman went to such lengths to set up the sanatorium just so that Emperor Zhu and I could come here to recuperate.
But pull it down!
This is even more unbelievable than a fairy tale; even a dog wouldn't believe it if you told it to anyone!
So, what exactly does he want to do?
Li Shanchang thought for a long time but still couldn't come up with a solution. Helpless, he could only look at Yang Shaofeng and ask, "Your Highness, this sanatorium is indeed quite good, but are there any issues with its location and management?"
Yang Shaofeng, unaware of Li Shanchang's ulterior motives, smiled and replied, "The first priority for this sanatorium is to be located by mountains and water, in a quiet and secluded environment. It would be even better if there were hot springs."
"Secondly, transportation must be convenient, so that it is easy to go anywhere, such as going to the beach or the market."
"Furthermore, there are many activities to enjoy, so people won't get bored after just two or three days."
"..."
Li Shanchang immediately began to make plans in his mind.
Not right.
Something's 12 out of 10 about it.
On the surface, the entire expense of the sanatorium was borne by the Dengzhou government, which was purely a case of spending money to gain publicity.
In fact, Yang Dianfeng's simple statement, "It's convenient to go anywhere," already pointed him in the direction of making money.
Beachcombing.
Quechang (a type of market).
Because you, sir, can't possibly come to the Dengzhou Sanatorium alone.
Once they arrive, they can't just stay cooped up in the sanatorium and never go out.
Let's talk about beachcombing and border markets.
If you don't find anything while beachcombing, do you just think about spending money to buy something?
Once you enter the market and see all those different kinds of novelties, don't you want to buy some?
Firstly, I can't let my family down; secondly, I want to buy some new gadgets to keep as souvenirs.
These two factors combined result in an unstoppable shopping spree.
Following this line of thought, Yang Shaofeng's little scheme basically came to light.
Because the officials lived in sanatoriums and would keep buying things, the people living in sanatoriums and by the sea in Dengzhou Prefecture, as well as the workshops in Dengzhou Prefecture, all benefited.
Because the common people benefited and the workshops made money, the merchants in Dengzhou Prefecture also made money.
Because businesses can make money, the Terengganu government can collect business taxes.
Therefore, from a money-making perspective, sanatoriums actually have great potential.
Following this line of thought, Li Shanchang quickly realized the second blind spot.
Building a sanatorium doesn't cost much money, because Yang the Madman can decide the cost of the land and materials.
Even when building sanatoriums, a large number of laborers can be employed, saving on labor costs.
Although the hiring of servants, cooks, and drivers after the building was completed was a significant expense, it provided the people of Dengzhou Prefecture with another way to earn money.
More importantly, Yang Dianfeng may have a third step in his plan.
To put it bluntly, it's easy for a lot of princes and nobles to move in, but if they stay for a long time, they'll easily become slaves to Yang the Madman.
Putting aside everything else, just consider this: he invited several officials from the Ministry of Works to give lectures at Dengzhou University. Could those officials from the Ministry of Works possibly refuse?
He invited several nobles to the Dengzhou Military Academy to share their experience in leading troops. How could those nobles possibly refuse?
This kind of solid experience is something you can't even get by begging on your knees and spending money!
Tsk.
I always knew that Yang the Madman had no good intentions!
While mentally ranting and raving, Li Shanchang stroked his beard with a smile.
What a pity, what a pity. You, Yang the Madman, are clever, but I am not too stupid either.
If you can come up with something as good as a sanatorium, I can just copy it directly.
The Ming Dynasty now has more than a hundred prefectures, many of which are nestled against mountains and rivers, and many of which are also nestled against mountains and rivers and have hot springs.
If the sanatorium in Terengganu can bring enough benefits to the Terengganu state, then other states should also be able to establish sanatoriums.
At worst, the Dengzhou Sanatorium was for Emperor Zhu and princes and nobles, while sanatoriums in other prefectures were for ordinary officials or gentry.
In short, the idea is to first gather people together, and then let the officials and gentry spend the money in their hands.
Anyway, you, Yang the Madman, will make money, and the Ming Dynasty won't lose either.
As for whether the officials will be sold out by Yang the Madman and still count the money for him.
Do not be silly.
Whenever there's an opportunity to sell out those officials, I'll be the first to rush in!
Li Shanchang smiled and said, "I remember now, our Great Ming seems to have many places that are nestled against mountains and by water and have hot springs."
“It’s like Gaizhou under Hu Weiyong’s rule. It’s nestled against the mountains, by the water, and near the sea, and it has a lot of hot springs. It’s practically the second Dengzhou.”
"So, Your Highness, could you have someone organize and manage the construction of the Dengzhou Sanatorium? I'll have Hu Weiyong set up a sanatorium in Gaizhou as well?"
Yang Shaofeng blinked his eyes again, looking dazed.
You old scoundrel, are you trying to copy my homework again?
The key point is that copying the official's homework will only benefit that old scoundrel Hu Weiyong. What good will it do you, you bastard!
Yang Shaofeng cursed Li Shanchang in his heart for being a scoundrel, but Zhu Biao added insult to injury: "The Duke of Han is right. We can ask the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works to do some more research and see which places are suitable for building sanatoriums."
Ok?
You, a black sesame dumpling, have to copy my homework?
I really want to fight you bastards to the death!