Lu Yan listened intently, nodding his head repeatedly, his eyelids drooping, and he was about to fall asleep.
He silently complained to himself:
"This report is more hypnotic than chanting scriptures! It's making me feel like my soul is leaving my body!"
He mustered his strength and tried to stay awake.
But the long and tedious report was like a lullaby, making him drowsy.
He even started fantasizing about becoming a lazy cat.
I was comfortably dozing in the sunlight.
After finally getting through the report, Lu Yan yawned with a sigh of relief.
A single tear even managed to escape from the corner of her eye.
The current prosperity of Shannan Prefecture did not happen overnight.
Behind this lies Lu Yan's countless sleepless nights of dedication.
It was his painstaking planning and his painstaking construction.
From a state of utter devastation to its current prosperity.
Only he himself knows best how many storms he has weathered and how many difficulties he has overcome.
Lu Yan remembered that when he first arrived in Shannan Prefecture, the people there were impoverished.
The people were displaced, bandits roamed freely, and chaos reigned.
He single-handedly turned the tide, quelled the banditry, developed the economy, and reassured the people.
Step by step, Shannan Prefecture has been transformed into the prosperous place it is today.
This report is merely a summary of his past efforts and a prelude to his future plans.
He appeared drowsy as he listened to his subordinates' endless reports.
In reality, he was exceptionally clear-headed.
He was thinking about how to better develop the economy of Shannan Prefecture.
How can we better protect people's lives?
How can we better defend against foreign invasion?
He rubbed his sleepy eyes, cleared his throat, and said:
"Yes, not bad, not bad. Thank you all for your hard work."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
They believed that the Prefect was satisfied with their work.
However, Lu Yan changed the subject, his eyes instantly becoming sharp.
"but……"
He paused deliberately, making everyone's hearts tighten.
"The Ministry of Commerce's growth rate is still too slow; it needs to at least double next year!"
"Double it, do you understand?"
He raised his voice, emphasizing the words "double".
The Minister of Commerce was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly nodded in agreement.
Lu Yan continued:
"The Ministry of Food, although production has doubled, it's still not enough!"
"Let's aim to double it again next year!"
The Minister of Food nodded vigorously in agreement.
Lu Yan's gaze finally fell on the agricultural expert, and his tone became even sterner:
"As for agriculture..."
"Next year, I want to see the yield per mu quadruple! Quadruple! Any problems?"
The agricultural expert turned pale; he knew this goal was virtually impossible to achieve.
But I still reluctantly agreed.
Lu Yan nodded in satisfaction and said:
"Did you all understand?"
Everyone responded in unison, "Understood!"
Lu Yan continued:
"Very good! Everyone is familiar with the reward and punishment system of Shannan Prefecture, right?"
"There's a reward for achieving the goal, and if you don't..."
He paused deliberately and then hummed twice meaningfully.
"You will bear the consequences!"
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines and vowed to complete the mission.
Just kidding, Lu Yan's reward is so generous it's making people envious.
But the punishments were equally "generous" and chilling, so who would dare not do their best?
After the meeting, Lu Yan stretched.
His bones were cracking and popping, and he exclaimed:
"Being a prefect is really tough, it's more tiring than fighting a war! Can't these guys just get to the point?"
He walked to the window, looked at the bustling street scene outside, and felt a great sense of accomplishment.
In just one year, the population of Shannan Prefecture has approached one million.
This development speed is faster than a rocket!
Lu Yan stood on the newly built commercial street in Shannan Prefecture.
Looking at the bustling crowd, I couldn't feel happy.
The shops on both sides are lined up one after another, with a wide variety of goods.
At first glance, it appears incredibly prosperous, but upon closer inspection...
However, they were all the same old cosmetics, silk fabrics, and cosmetics, with no distinctive features whatsoever.
"What's the difference between this and browsing the Yiwu Small Commodities Wholesale Market in modern times?"
Lu Yan silently complained to himself, his brows furrowing into a deep frown.
He casually picked up a piece of rouge, held it under his nose, and sniffed it.
A pungent, cheap perfume smell hit him, making him sneeze.
"Achoo! What is this stuff? Won't it ruin my face if I put this on?"
The vendor next to him approached with a smile:
"My lord, this is the finest rouge, imported directly from the capital. I guarantee your wife will use it..."
Lu Yan interrupted him impatiently:
"Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense."
He threw the rouge back onto the stall, turned and left, leaving the vendor completely bewildered.
As he walked, Lu Yan suddenly had a flash of inspiration:
Since there is such serious homogenization, let's just hold a "Good Products from Shannan" competition.
Encourage innovation among the people and create a unique business brand for Shannan Prefecture!
The news caused a sensation throughout the city.
Some people are eager to try, rubbing their hands together, ready to show off their skills;
Some people scoffed, thinking it was just the Prefectural Governor's whim and a frivolous charade.
Regardless of what others thought, Lu Yancai made the arrangements swiftly and decisively.
The competition venue, judges, prizes—everything, big or small, was arranged meticulously.
Soon, all sorts of strange and wonderful "goodies" emerged.
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