Chapter 1407

Ling Anguo said, "It's a pity. Although our two counties border each other, there is a big mountain between the two counties, and the common people of the two counties don't communicate much, and the communication of mountain sheep is even less. Otherwise, maybe we could really cultivate some excellent breeds."

The provincial boundary between Hudong and Jiangyou provinces is a mountain range between Changshan and Wushui counties, named the Tianyue Mountain Range. This mountain range is nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, and the mountain is steep, just like a natural chasm, separating the two provinces and the two counties. Although they are close at hand, they cannot communicate frequently.

The Yinlong Mountain in Xiupu Township, Wei Pengfei's hometown, is a peak of the Tianyue Mountain Range, and the Yinlong Cave in Yinlong Mountain is the closest road connecting the two counties. However, the entrance of this Yinlong Cave is too secret, and the cave has not been developed and is also very dangerous, so not many people know to take this road.

After the liberation, a mountain road was built between the two counties, but this mountain road is a winding mountain road, very steep, and also too narrow, so this highway cannot become a road for large-scale communication between the two counties, unless a tunnel is cut through the mountain, so that the road is easy to walk.

Yu Junchu said, "Now technology is becoming more and more developed. I believe that it won't be long before this big mountain can no longer become an obstacle to the communication between our two provinces and two counties."

Ling Anguo's eyes lit up, "Does County Mayor Yu have plans to build a road?"

Yu Junchu nodded, "There are some such plans. Wushui County is surrounded by mountains on all sides. If a road is not opened, it will never be possible to develop."

The terrain of Wushui County is that it is surrounded by high mountains on all sides, and only a basin in the middle is relatively flat. The Wushui County town is located in this basin. It is not easy to develop in any direction, and the economy of Jiangyou Province is not developed. If Yu Junchu wants to build a road, it is really not as good as building a road between Changshan County, and he can borrow the light of Changshan County.

Changshan County has Su Xinghui here, and there will definitely be great development.

Ling Anguo was greatly encouraged. He raised his glass and said, "If County Mayor Yu really has plans to build a road, that would be great. Our Changshan County has also always had plans to build a road, but unfortunately, we don't have this ability. And building a road from Changshan to Wushui is not a matter for one county or even one province. Now that County Mayor Yu wants to build a road, our two counties can just cooperate."

Due to the particularity of Changshan and Wushui counties, wanting to build a connected highway between the two counties is a matter for two provinces. In the past, the two counties relied on their own strength to build roads, but they didn't have this ability. Wanting to persuade the province to build a mountain-crossing highway between the two counties is also unlikely.

This is because these two counties are among the poorest counties in the two provinces. This road costs too much, and the role after completion is to connect the two poor counties. No one will do such a loss-making thing.

The resources of each province are limited, and of course, they must give priority to ensuring economically developed areas. Connecting economically developed areas is the optimal resource allocation plan.

The whole country is also like this. Now there are far more highways in the east than in the west, which is also for this reason. Limited resources must of course be used in the more economically developed east, so that better results can be produced and greater returns can be obtained.

Now that Yu Junchu has said this, he must be sure. And the rapid changes in Changshan County now also give Ling Anguo some confidence to build a road. If this road can really be built, it will be a great political achievement for Ling Anguo, and it will also have a huge effect on the economy between the two counties.

Yu Junchu raised his glass and drank another glass with Ling Anguo, "Whether to build this road or not mainly depends on Chairman Shao. If he invests in building a slaughtering base in Changshan, then I will definitely build this road. Otherwise, I might build a road to the east. After all, our provincial capital is over there."

This is Yu Junchu putting pressure on Shao Dejin. However, after Shao Dejin's inspection these days, he is relatively satisfied with the overall situation in Changshan. His only doubt is whether animal husbandry will develop in other counties around Changshan besides Changshan County.

Today, the County Mayor of Wushui County came and clearly stated that they want to engage in animal husbandry, which made Shao Dejin 80% inclined to invest and build a factory in Matou Town.

He raised his glass and said, "Come, I toast you a glass. In the past few days, I have also looked at many places in Changshan County, and the information in all aspects is relatively comprehensive. I personally think that the situation in Changshan County is quite good. Of course, I can't count alone. I still have to go back and hand this matter over to the board of directors for discussion to see whether to invest and build a factory in Changshan County."

Ling Anguo and Su Xinghui were very happy. Shao Dejin's prestige in the Jiangcheng Meat Processing Group Company is unquestionable. Since he thinks the situation in Changshan County is good in all aspects, this matter is basically 80% settled.

That night, Yu Junchu stayed at the County Party Committee Guest House. Su Xinghui also opened a room next to him. At night, the two had a long talk.

Yu Junchu said, "Xinghui, if we build a road between our two counties, how much capital will it need?"

Su Xinghui calculated and said, "The straight-line distance from Changshan County town to Xiupu Township, which borders your Wushui County, is about 35 kilometers, which requires about 30 million in capital. How long is that road in your Wushui County territory?"

Yu Junchu said, "There are more than 40 kilometers in Wushui County territory, so it's about 30 to 40 million, right?"

Su Xinghui nodded, "It's about that much, but our two counties are mainly mountainous, and the terrain is complex. If any situation arises temporarily, the budget may increase at any time."

Yu Junchu said, "Can we take a loan from the World Bank like you did when building the Changjiangdaqiao in Pengjiawan Town?"

Su Xinghui pondered for a moment and nodded, "A loan is a feasible way. After the road is built, a toll station can be set up at the junction of the two counties to collect tolls and repay the loan."

Su Xinghui looked up and smiled, "Brother Junchu, I thought you were so confident just now, thinking you could get money from your province. It turns out you are still hitting my idea. Are you asking me to find Mr. Hackett of the World Bank again?"

Yu Junchu spread his hands and said, "Our province is much poorer than Hudong Province, and now they are building highways in the eastern plains, and funds are concentrated there. Our poor county, where do they have time to pay attention? Since you, Xinghui, have a relationship with the World Bank, it's better to use it. If the road is built well, it will be good for our two counties."

Su Xinghui said solemnly, "Okay, our road can be considered a small project. As long as there is county finance as a mortgage, Mr. Hackett should be willing to help us with this favor."

Yu Junchu said, "Xinghui, thank you!"

Su Xinghui said, "What are you thanking me for?"

Yu Junchu said, "As the saying goes, a new official takes office with three fires. This road construction is the first fire after I took office. Whether this fire burns vigorously or not relates to whether I can stand firm in Wushui County."

Yu Junchu was right. He is such a young county mayor who took office. If he doesn't burn the three fires vigorously, how can others be convinced by him? He is a county mayor in a strange place like Wushui County. If no one is convinced by him, how can he stand firm and be a good county mayor?

Su Xinghui said, "However, Brother Junchu, I have to remind you of one thing. We take a loan from the World Bank, but we cannot take a full loan. The World Bank stipulates that for all loan projects, self-owned funds must reach 50%, which means the other 50% needs to be raised by ourselves. You still have to beg from your province and city."

Yu Junchu nodded, "I also know this stipulation of the World Bank. As long as they can solve half of the funds, I am already very satisfied. As for the other half, I will think of a way."

Su Xinghui nodded. He knew that Yu Junchu would have a way. He is a direct descendant of the Yu family, and now he is a reserve force focused on by the Yu family. If a mere 10 to 20 million in funds can stump him, that makes no sense.

However, Su Xinghui added, "If there is difficulty in raising funds, tell me, I still have some ways."

Yu Junchu nodded, "Thanks, Xinghui."