Officials have received welfare benefits and are no longer procrastinating in solving problems. Instead, they are more proactive.
Everything was done within two months.
Now that the city wall has been repaired, we have the confidence to face the attack of the Jiannu.
Public security has improved and the crime rate has dropped.
The school was repaired and the enrollment rate of students increased.
As long as there is a garment workshop, there is a steady stream of money flowing towards Xu Jing from all directions.
With money, the government could speed up the construction of the city. Xu Jing not only improved the welfare of officials, but also created many jobs for the common people.
Having jobs means paying a lot of wages.
Fortunately, Xu Jing had other ideas besides the garment factory idea.
First of all, we set up a large bathhouse with Northeastern characteristics, and divided it into three different bathhouses according to different levels.
The common people, merchants and dignitaries had different bathhouses for enjoyment and consumption.
The advantage of common people's bathhouses is that they are cheap and good quality. Especially in the winter, when you are tired and sleepy after a day of work, you need a big bathhouse to rest for a while.
What's more, ten copper coins are not a lot. If you grit your teeth, you can still have fun ten times a month.
Once launched, it received numerous positive reviews. Although the prices were low, the number of customers was huge. In just one month, it made a killing, and even someone signed up to join, hoping to further expand the popularity of the public bathhouse.
Naturally, there was a franchise fee. The franchise fees from just a dozen or so merchants were enough to support the people of Jianzhou for a year. To encourage merchants to willingly pay the franchise fee, Xu Jing even added special services like back scrubbing. The fact that the bathhouse could earn extra income alongside the bathing fee surprised Zhang San.
While Zhang San made a lot of money, he was also impressed by his money-making methods.
Seeing Zhang San making money, Li He was itching to get his hands on it. He'd just made a killing selling fairy clothes, and before he could even celebrate, Zhang San had overtaken him. No matter how Li He thought about it, it felt wrong. He was so anxious that he couldn't sleep that night. The next day, he went to the new house to deliver his invitation.
Yanhong found Jiang Xuqing and introduced Li He to her.
After hearing Li He's intention, Xu Jing smiled. "Don't worry, there's a big deal that needs your help."
Li He knew that Jiang Xuqing, the fox, probably had an idea in mind, and that was to blackmail him at the last minute. With the idea of making money, he decided to blackmail him. "Sir, please speak."
"Hey." Xu Jing patted Li He's shoulder and said, "We are all family. Calling me sir is a bit strange. Brother-in-law, I have a big business that I can't trust to anyone else, so I have to trust you. Brother-in-law, have you ever thought about running a bathhouse for nobles?"
"What is a noble bathhouse?"
After Xu Jing had Yanhong serve tea to the two of them, he said leisurely, "After all, the money earned by ordinary people is small, not as much as the noble bathhouse. The nobleman's appearance fee alone is ten taels of silver."
Ten taels?
Li He took a deep breath and said, "Sir, you are not kidding, what's the difference between this and robbing money?"
"Look at the brothels in the capital, what's the difference between them and those in Jianzhou?"
Li He thought without hesitation: "Of course it's because of the different services. He's also good-looking and proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, so he's so expensive."
"Of course. Our bathhouse is the same. Since the brothel in the capital is called Chuyue Tower, we'll call it Heaven on Earth Hot Spring Pool."
The original large bathhouse was converted into a private pool. In addition to separate areas for men and women, there are also special pools for couples, families, and private exclusive use.
There are also various options for bathing in the pools, including aromatherapy, medicinal baths, milk baths, etc., with different prices depending on the efficacy.”
Li He's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he looked at him as if he were his own father, extremely excited. "What else do you think, sir?"
Xu Jing didn't shy away from the idea, saying openly, "We can also add special features like a sauna, a play pool, and more. We can even include food, drinks, and entertainment, leaving our guests wanting more and wanting to linger. Look, there's a piece of land in the east of the city that's still unused."
Li He immediately agreed. "As long as you are so kind, I will be happy to buy this piece of land."
"Okay, okay." Xu Jing offered him an alternative plan. "You can choose to buy it outright, or split the profits."
"Please, sir, please be more specific."
"Buy it out directly. You pay me 10,000 taels, and I'll provide you with ideas and guidance. I will no longer be involved in anything that happens later. You are responsible for all profits and losses."
Li He took a deep breath. If ten thousand taels wasn't robbery, what was it?
"I'd also like to hear how the division is divided?"
"If we split it, you and I will each pay half. However, I am more right, and for Yanhong's sake, I won't ask for more. How about I take six and you take four?"
Li He thought the latter option was more cost-effective, so he readily agreed to his request. "I wonder when you, sir, will start construction? I can't wait any longer."
"Tomorrow we'll find some masons and discuss the specific plan before we start rebuilding. You must cooperate with me throughout the process."
"Sure, sure." Li He said with a forced smile, "If you have anything to say, please tell me. I'll go back and prepare."
"Go ahead."
Xu Jing finished his tea and was about to find an excuse to leave when Yanhong said, "Sir, General Luo wants to see you."
"No." Xu Jing hadn't seen this guy for two consecutive months. He even had people close the doors and windows at night and keep a strict watch to prevent Luo Ying from harassing him.
I didn’t expect that the prefectural government office was tightly fenced, but the new house was not.
While he was talking to Li He, Luo Ying finally caught the opportunity.
Even though Jiang Xuqing refused to see him, he still shamelessly barged in.
Yanhong was stunned on the spot, not knowing whether to greet or retreat in time. Xu Jing waved at her, and Yanhong breathed a sigh of relief and ran away.
"Why are you avoiding me?" Luo Ying, seeing no one around, hugged him tightly. Her voice lowered considerably. "It's been two months. Even if you were angry, you should have calmed down by now."
"General Luo, please respect yourself."
Luo Ying sighed, looking at him with a wronged expression, and her voice softened a lot. "Brother."
Xu Jing raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you back?"
"It seems you've been here for a long time."
Xie Zhiyi, who replaced Luo Ying's shell, did not act rashly like Luo Ying, but instead inquired about many of Jiang Xuqing's deeds.
Various signs indicate that he is not the original indigenous Jiang Xuqing, but an invader of modern civilization.
In other words, Jiang Xuqing had been replaced long ago.
Even though he was replaced, he was able to help him twice for no reason. This shows that this person is none other than He Wenxiu, whom he has always been thinking about and wants to see again.
Luo Ying hugged him and asked, "Since you are back, why didn't you notify me?"
"Would it be useful to inform you?" Xu Jing shook off his claws and looked him in the eye. "You're Luo Ying. You two won't have any intersection. If saying more is a waste of words, why should I bother with so much?"
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