Attracting investment—looking for investors!

The news of the construction of a large-scale trading market in Rongcheng spread, and merchants with keen sense of smell could see business opportunities from it! When the caravan arrived, they would need food, shelter, and a place for the horses to rest!

Li Yan’s idea is that as long as people invest money to build such a large market, the supporting facilities built on the periphery, such as restaurants, inns, teahouses, and food shops, can be given to the investors to operate.

To put it simply, it means building the comprehensive facilities yourself first and then operating them.

Such a concept has a prerequisite - the caravan is willing to come and trade!

The world is bustling with people, all for the sake of profit; the world is in turmoil, all for the sake of profit.

In order to attract caravans, it must be profitable. Providing such a trading venue without charging the so-called entry fee becomes a fatal gimmick.

In Li Yan's opinion, the purpose of building such a market is not to collect this small amount of money. The most important thing is to facilitate transactions. As long as the transaction is successful, the current city tax will be collected.

In today's dynasty, extravagance is prevalent. In order to extort more money, local governments have created a variety of commercial taxes. If big merchants want to make money, they have to go through layers of exploitation!

If such a market wants to be successful, collecting taxes under certain pretexts is the key. As long as merchants think it is profitable, they will continuously transport supplies to Rongcheng!

Li Yan thought further that with these caravans, as long as she had enough money, she could ask them to transport food, cloth and cotton from Jiangnan to her!

If a war breaks out, these stored grains will be the key to ensuring the safety of their family, and in the long run, they will be the key to ensuring the stability of the northwest!

Li Yan deleted and reduced the idea and wrote it down in detail on paper. She didn't look out the window until she found her eyes were a little sore. It was already dark at this time.

Li Yan blew the last piece of paper she had written on, stood up, stretched her muscles, and walked out the door, wondering if her father had come back yet!

Li Yan wanted to show her father the plan she had written today and ask if there were any areas that needed improvement! After all, this matter needed the approval of County Magistrate Zheng before it could be carried out!

Li Yan stood at the door, watching the fiery sunset dye the entire sky red. The fields not far away were bustling with villagers. From time to time, the laughter of children could be heard in the yards in front of and behind the house. A sense of peace and tranquility suddenly arose in her heart!

Li Yan looked at the quiet and peaceful scene in front of her, and began to imagine that if Rongcheng could develop like this in the future, the villagers who worked hard in the fields might be able to get more opportunities. Even if the harvest in the fields was not satisfactory, they would be able to have enough food to eat and not go hungry!

The purpose of building such a large market is no longer just to persuade my uncle to stay in Rongcheng! It is more to boost the economy of Rongcheng, attract more caravans, and bring rice, cloth, and cotton from the rich south to the northwest!

Li Yan was gazing at the beautiful scenery on the horizon, concentrating on her thoughts. Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of her: "Hey kid, what are you daydreaming about? I called you several times but you didn't respond!"

Li Yan was startled by the sudden appearance of a figure. Seeing that it was her father, she finally calmed down and said, "Dad, uncle..."

Before he could finish his words, Li Erlang interrupted him: "Hey kid, why are you standing at the door in such a cold spring weather? Come with me home!"

When Li Yan turned around, she saw her mother standing at the kitchen door. "Fortunately, I didn't let anything slip! Otherwise, the news of my uncle's injury would have been exposed!"

The father and daughter entered the main hall one after the other. Li Yan said to Li Erlang, "Dad, didn't I tell you the other day that I had an idea for Rongcheng's development plan? I had nothing to do at home this afternoon, so I wrote it down. Can you help me take a look and see if there's anything wrong with it?"

Li Erlang then followed his daughter into the house.

Li Yan sorted the dozen or so written papers on the table and handed them to her father. "Dad, Mom was here just now, so I couldn't ask you if Uncle's injury is any better today."

Li Erlang took the paper handed to him by his daughter, and saw a strange word written in large letters on the first page - Rongcheng Commercial Feasibility Analysis!

Li Erlang pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "I went to see him when I came back. He didn't have a fever today, but he can't move around. If he moves, it will hurt the wound!"

"As long as the fever is gone, let uncle stay in the clinic for a few more days! We can rest assured with Doctor Zhou here!"

At this time, Lin's voice was heard from outside: "It's time for dinner. What secrets are you and your daughter whispering in the room that you don't want me to know?" After that, she walked towards the house with a smile on her face!