Chapter 1527

"This time, developing the new city is not a small matter of a dozen or dozens of luxury residences. We don't have to use the auction method; we can set the price and sell them directly." He Lingchuan said in a low voice, "To maintain the high price of Youhu Villa, it won't work if no one lives nearby. With more residents in the surrounding area, it can also provide a floor for Youhu Villa. Otherwise, buyers who have already spent hundreds of thousands or millions of silver won't be too happy."

Now that there is a target like Qingyang, the King of Yao's direct line can still push up the prices.

But Youhu lacks supporting facilities and popularity after all; after a long time, the buyers will feel it's not worth it.

The King of Yao looked at him and smiled slightly, "I was wondering why there have been so many voices supporting the eastern expansion of Tianshui City in the court discussions lately; so that's why."

In the end, the butt determines the head; those guys spent huge sums of money to buy luxury residences at Youhu Villa, and besides showing loyalty, they hope even more to break even or even appreciate in value.

Who doesn't want the best of both worlds? "From the east gate of Tianshui City to Youhu, it's just a step away; it's not far." Otherwise, why would He Lingchuan choose Youhu to carry out his plan?

That place, that location, couldn't be more suitable.

The King of Yao said "Hmm," "Still using the pre... you mentioned?"

"Pre-sale."

"If we expand the new city there, it's a huge project!" The difficulty of expanding a city is comparable to a few luxury residences at Youhu Villa? We have to do overall planning: roads, water systems, markets, residential buildings, post houses, barracks, city walls, etc...

And temples!

Tianshui City has long wanted to expand, but this matter is labor-intensive and money-consuming, and there is no return on investment in the short term. Coupled with the national treasury's deficit for years, every time the King of Yao proposed it, ministers opposed it.

For the past few years, the weather has been favorable and the harvest has been good, but where has the money gone? The capital of the Yao Nation, the most prosperous Tianshui City on the Flash Gold Plain, cannot build a new city—what a joke!

"Yes, it costs a lot of money." He Lingchuan said the subtext for him.

A big project means a high budget, which means spending more money.

The King of Yao looked at him, and when he smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes deepened, looking exceptionally kind, "Is Island Master He willing to participate?"

This kid, after handling Youhu Villa, his heart has grown bigger, hasn't it?

"You really love to joke." He Lingchuan didn't fall for his trap, "With such a huge project, how could an outsider like me get involved?"

How xenophobic is the Yao Nation? General Chongwu has superb martial arts and outstanding military exploits, but because he is not a Yao person, the Wang Ting wouldn't let him guard the north, and in the end, Qingyang had to step in.

Although the Yao Nation has a lot of foreign population, the locals and natives look down on them. The four words "not sticking to one pattern" really cannot be considered the Yao Nation's style of doing things.

He Lingchuan, let alone getting involved, would immediately arouse the vigilance of the Yao people if he showed even a hint of greed for the expansion of Tianshui City! Wouldn't all his previous efforts be wasted? Moreover, he could see that the King of Yao was still not satisfied with the profit sharing of Youhu Villa, and he probably wouldn't let him get involved or make more money.

"I'll do what I can; it's just a small suggestion." He Lingchuan maintained a humble attitude, "The new city expansion has the most residential buildings. If funds are short, why not start pre-sales like Youhu Villa? The large amount of money raised can be immediately invested in the construction of the new city."

The King of Yao also saw how he operated, selling a piece of empty land with almost no one around for a sky-high price.

Isn't it just hype at the right time? It doesn't seem difficult.

This is equivalent to the Wang Ting advancing money from the subjects, taking the money first, then expanding, and finally handing over the houses.

The key is, how to make them willing—no, scramble to pay?

"The Yao Nation hides wealth among the people; the national treasury has no money, but the people of Tianshui City are truly wealthy. As long as everyone believes in the vision, they will naturally be willing to pay this money." He Lingchuan gave a thumbs up, "First, you have to let out the word that you are going to renovate the Youhu palace and build it big and well."

The King of Yao listened calmly, "Let out the word?"

"Yes. You are renovating this palace, which means you will often live in Youhu in the future. The subjects just need to know this."

"Secondly, the government offices and public facilities of the new city at all levels should be planned in advance and announced as soon as possible." He Lingchuan added, "Mark out the plots for public facilities and build them slowly; but the supporting roads should be paved quickly. In this way, the construction of the new city looks like it's in full swing, but the cost is actually not high."

The King of Yao stroked his beard, "First 'let out the word,' then 'make it look like'—are they all fake?"

"They must be real; we must not break our promise to the people! But we must be steady and not rush." He Lingchuan naturally denied it, otherwise, the King of Yao would have unnecessary associations.

The King of Yao drank his sweet wine unhurriedly, "So far, your plan still costs money."

He was waiting to hear "how to fill the national treasury."

"The plan should emphasize that the new city can only accommodate 200,000 people."

"Only 200,000 people?" Tianshui City has a population of one million; only the first 20% can move to the new city? "Yes, just 200,000 people." He Lingchuan raised his second finger, "And new residents must have a legitimate income to move into the new city."

The King of Yao was slightly moved. With his experience, it wasn't hard to figure out that this second method focused on creating a "besieged city."

In a city of one million people, only one-fifth can move into the new city; this threshold is indeed not low.

Refugees can't go.

The poor can't go.

Those who can live in the new city are at least well-off families.

"From this moment on, the new city can start selling land around government offices and public facilities." He Lingchuan said softly, "200,000 people, calculated at 5 to 7 people per household, only need to build 30,000 to 40,000 houses."

"There are many people and little land, so the land becomes expensive. This is the same reason why Youhu Villa can be sold at a high price."

There are many officials and few houses, so Youhu Villa has repeatedly set sky-high prices.

"Just by selling less land and building fewer houses, the city residents will flock to the new city?" How does that sound right?

"Three steps." He Lingchuan knew it wasn't easy to make the King of Yao understand this concept, "First, let the city residents truly see your determination to expand to the east, and let them believe that this new city will definitely be built. This is the purpose of your large-scale construction in Yunsong Town; you have to create momentum in full swing."

Only with expectations can they be manipulated.

"The key to this step is the large-scale construction of livelihood and public facilities, the high officials and noble families moving into Youhu Villa, and the simultaneous renovation of your palace. Because people believe in seeing is believing."

The King of Yao nodded, thoughtful, "And then?"

"The second step is to let them understand that the houses in the new city are in short supply and not everyone is qualified to move in; but once they move in, they can enjoy benefits far exceeding those of the old city area of Tianshui. Not to mention anything else, problems like refugees, waterlogging, and epidemics will definitely not exist."

Tianshui old city was built a long time ago, with old houses and narrow streets, and waterlogging every few days—these are stubborn diseases that cannot be changed; and refugees... refugees are like hives in Tianshui City, painful and itchy when scratched, neither easy to cure nor easy to prevent from recurring.

All these things are too numerous to mention.

"Those who stay in the old city area can only continue to endure these problems day after day, year after year—there is no solution!"

The King of Yao pondered for a long time before saying, "Something is still missing."

"Yes, that is the third step—" He Lingchuan leaned forward slightly, "Price increase!"

The King of Yao raised an eyebrow.

"The land in the new city is already in short supply and can only accommodate less than 20% of the old city residents. And Tianshui City itself is the most prosperous and flourishing place on the Flash Gold Plain, with a large number of people pouring in every day. This capital city is neither short of people nor money! So, if you don't buy the residential land in the new east city, there are plenty of people behind you who will; if you buy it, you can still resell it to others later, and the price will only be higher!"

There are only 30,000 to 40,000 houses in the new city, but there are over a million people opposite. Who can live there and who can't? What standard should be used to measure it?

Of course, it's money, it's price!

Is it ideals?

"By then, the city residents will pay money at the first opportunity; won't the Yao Nation's national treasury be filled up?" He Lingchuan said seriously, "Tianshui City takes such a large sum of money to properly expand, building wide and flat streets, reasonable drainage, sturdy river embankments, and beautiful palaces—not only is everyone happy, but it is also a great merit that will benefit future generations!"

"With this plan implemented, why would the national treasury need to spend much money? It's just the initial public construction." He said word by word, "To take a hundred steps back, even if it doesn't succeed, what's the loss? Tianshui City was going to expand anyway; palaces, government offices, and residential land were going to be planned anyway; city residents were going to spend money on real estate anyway. All you have to do now is let them advance this step; everything else remains unchanged."

"The only difference is that once this plan succeeds, the national treasury will no longer struggle to cope with the massive expansion of the capital! Your other plans, whether internal or external, will be easy to do as long as there is money!"

This last sentence hit the King of Yao's heart.

The national treasury has been in deficit for several years. He has used so many methods, but none could turn losses into profits.

If he can build a new city without severely damaging the national treasury, this is a brilliant plan! The Yao Nation doesn't dare to start a war externally, and can't even afford to build more temples—isn't it because of a lack of money? Doesn't he know that the Heavenly God is dissatisfied with him? If he can turn losses into profits, all these contradictions can be solved!

Just as He Xiao said, what's the harm in trying? The expansion of Tianshui City was imperative anyway. Expanding or even moving the city is very normal, as long as it meets the actual needs of the country and the region.

Not to mention anything else, Beijia's Lingxu City has been expanded at least six times in history. Why can't his Tianshui City be expanded for the third time?

He Lingchuan rounded it back, "Naturally, how to build and where to build is all up to you. You are wise and shrewd, and you will definitely make the best choice that will benefit the future for generations."

The King of Yao looked at him with a half-smile, "If you were to become an official in the court, you could also make a name for yourself."