And just in case, I suggest that the county magistrate, in addition to submitting the memorial, write a private letter and have someone deliver it to Grand Tutor Wei Mingyuan."
"But is it Grand Tutor Wei Mingyuan from the Capital Academy?" County Magistrate Feng asked a little excitedly.
He Jinshu nodded slightly and said, "Of course, there is only this one Grand Tutor in Dongli Country."
"But I have never had any contact with the Grand Tutor. If I write to him privately, he will definitely not accept it." County Magistrate Feng said with a frown.
He Jinshu heard this and said, "Don't worry, sir. When he sees that the letter is from Linshe County, he will ask someone to inquire about it."
After hearing this, County Magistrate Feng pondered for a moment, then said, "In that case, let's do as Mr. He said. I will go back and arrange the relevant matters first, and then report to Your Majesty."
After that, he continued, "I heard Mr. He say before, 'To get rich, build roads first.' I wonder what this means?"
"Your Excellency should have experienced the roads in our village. They are many times easier to travel than the previous roads. If all the roads in Linshe County were like this, it would not only be convenient for transportation, but also save a lot of time.
"Besides, a more accessible road will also attract many businessmen to come here to do business. With more people coming, they will naturally want to spend money, and then the economy of Linshe County will pick up, right?" He Jinshu said.
After hearing what He Jinshu said, County Magistrate Feng stroked his beard and thought for a while. Although he had only a vague understanding of business, he understood some of what He Jinshu meant.
Then he asked, "I wonder if Mr. He could tell me more about his plan for Wujia Village. I want to build Linshe County into a village like Wujia Village."
He Jinshu shook his head and said, "There's no rush. The planning for Wujia Village hasn't been completed yet. If the county magistrate asks people to do it now, they may not be willing to do it with all their heart. Wait until Wujia Village is built next year and brings in revenue, then let them plan according to their own terrain. That will be more convincing."
After hearing this, County Magistrate Feng thought it made sense, so he stopped insisting and said to He Jinshu, "I want to follow Mr. He's method to reform Linshe County. I hope Mr. He can help me in the future."
"That's certainly no problem. Why don't you, the county magistrate, find a way to build a road from Fengyuan Town to the county seat after you go back? That way, if anything happens, it will be more convenient for you to send someone to find me." He Jinshu said.
"Does Mr. He have any suggestions for road construction?" asked County Magistrate Feng.
"I have suggested some ideas to some shopkeepers before, but I don't know if they have implemented them yet. One is to ask wealthy families in the county or town to donate money to build a road. Whoever donates the road will be given a name, and a monument will be erected next to the road with the donor's name and deeds written on it.
If multiple people donated, they could all come up with a name and erect a monument next to the road with their names and deeds inscribed on it," He Jinshu suggested.
After hearing this, County Magistrate Feng nodded secretly. This was a win-win situation. The county government could repair the road without spending a penny. The rich families spent money but also earned reputation. The common people worked hard but also got paid.
It has to be said that He Jinshu's idea is really brilliant. County Magistrate Feng had to sigh again: There are indeed differences between people.
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