Chapter 300 Why did you only remember it now?
"Well, this dried tofu tastes good!" Lu Zhaoshi nodded while chewing the braised dried tofu.
Wang Yannian and Su Bucheng, two military clerks present, picked up some braised bean shoots and tasted them. "Mmm, tender, juicy, soft and delicious. This is a good thing!"
Lin Chongzhi had a smile on his face and was diligently serving food to everyone.
"Thanks to Ms. Su's help, every village has now learned the soy product technology and built workshops specializing in making bean shoots, bean skin, and dried tofu. Inns and restaurants are competing to offer various soy product dishes.
People really can't stand being provoked. The county government issued some incentive policies, but in just one month, soy-based dishes have blossomed into countless varieties!
I originally thought that there would be just a few tofu dishes, but I didn’t expect that each restaurant would come up with different dishes.
You can cook tofu in various novel ways, such as home-style, braised, double-sided yellow, tofu puff, and tofu wrapped in meat.
Bean shoots and bean skin can be used in a series of dishes such as braised, stewed, and cold dishes.
There are many varieties of tofu, such as braised in soy sauce, upgraded with spices, dried after braising, and made into a soft and chewy texture.
It is a good snack for travelers on the road or for daily use. It is durable and will not spoil for a long time.
Looking at the dazzling array of soy products in Tongcheng, Lin Chongzhi felt proud and excited.
After purchasing goods in Wuxian, merchants went to Tongxian to buy soybean oil and various soy products, which boosted the business of inns, restaurants, teahouses and carriage and horse sheds.
With the experience of Wu County, Lin Chongzhi specially called together all villages, villages, and industries to hold a meeting to discuss how to develop Tong County into the second Wu County.
All the villages, hamlets and industries that have suffered enough from hardship cherish this once-in-a-millennium opportunity and follow the example of Wu County in their reorganization.
Establish industry regulations to regulate people in the industry, prevent them from cheating or deceiving others, operate with integrity, and make soybean oil and soybean products the business card of Tongcheng.
Today, I brought a few chefs and soy products to the provincial capital to cook delicious food for the governor, just like what County Magistrate Hu did back then.
"Tell me, what do you want to ask for?" Lu Zhaoshi put down his chopsticks.
"Haha, sir, you have a sharp eye! You see through it at a glance!" Lin Chongzhi laughed and flattered him.
For the development of Tongxian County, what shame do we have to bear?
"Look, it's true that birds of a feather flock together. Lord Lin has followed Magistrate Hu for more than ten years, and his behavior is exactly the same!" Lu Zhaoshi nodded and smiled at Lin Chong.
"Sir, I heard from Miss Su that cement will be available soon, which will make building roads quick, good and durable! We want to build one too!" Lin Chongzhi stated the purpose of this trip.
"You're looking for Aying, why are you looking for me?" Lu Zhaoshi smiled.
"Sir! Miss Su has agreed to build a cement plant in Tong County.
However, Tong County has no iron ore mines. Please help me get some iron ore slag for Tong County! I will be grateful to you! "Lin Chongzhi bowed.
Lu Zhaoshi suddenly felt that the dried tofu in his hand was no longer fragrant. Iron slag was not valuable, but there was not much in Wuzhou and the transportation cost was high.
Just a few days ago, more than a dozen trucks of experimental consumables were delivered to Qingshi Mountain in Huanggou Village. If they are developed and mass-produced later, the cost will be enormous.
I wonder how much it will cost Wu County? Tongcheng is following suit. There are several counties behind it. If we build official roads for all of them, it will not be enough.
"Sir!" Seeing the governor's embarrassed expression, Lin Chongzhi bowed again.
Fortunately, I prepared for it and found it in advance. If I had waited some time, I would probably not have been able to get it even if I had asked for it.
"Chongzhi, it's not that I don't want to give it to you, it's just that there is not much iron ore slag and it costs a lot to transport it!" Lu Zhaoshi also wanted the provincial government to make more money.
"Sir, Tong County now has special products and needs a flat official road! Otherwise, it cannot be done!" Lin Chongzhi pleaded.
"You can also pave the mortar road!" said Lu Zhaoshi.
"Sir, it's rare that the people of the whole county are so enthusiastic and spontaneously build the official road. This is a rare opportunity. If we only build a mortar road, we will have to do a major overhaul in a few years?" Lin Chongzhi asked.
Lu Zhaoshi was silent. It was rare that the people spontaneously volunteered to build a solid and durable structure, which was of great significance to the long-term development of Tong County.
"Sir, although there is little iron slag in the state, it is enough to protect Wu County and Tong County..." Su Bucheng said tactfully.
Wu County and Tong County are adjacent to each other, and both have their own specialties. Building a cement official road and developing them into twin stars can also drive the development of surrounding counties.
Lu Zhaoshi glanced at Su Bucheng, feeling conflicted.
According to his idea, except for Wu County, other counties would share the iron ore slag and build a section of cement road in each county.
But it is obvious that Su Bucheng meant to pave cement roads throughout Tong County.
Resources are tilted towards one company, which is very unfair to other counties.
Not to mention Wu County, they provided the cement and road construction technology, so it is reasonable that resources should be allocated to them.
Tong County doesn't have much technology and still relies on Wu County for support. If it gets more resources, won't other counties make trouble?
“Other counties have not yet developed effective specialties, nor do they have such a strong desire to build roads.
Tong County is currently experiencing a period of high public sentiment, so it would be better to build it all at once. Dividing it equally is fair, but we may not necessarily hear any sound.
If we give more weight to Tong County, it will surely become the second Wu County!" Su Bucheng expressed his opinion.
"Yes! Sir, Mr. Su is right! Tong County will definitely become the second Wu County!" Lin Chongzhi looked at Su Bucheng gratefully and continued.
"Hmm..." Lu Zhaoshi wavered.
"Sir, there are a lot of iron slag in other prefectures. You can adopt a cooperative approach and distribute some from other prefectures so that each county can benefit from it. As for the effect, it will definitely not be as good as Tongcheng!" Su Bucheng struck while the iron was hot.
After arriving in the provincial capital for several months, he accompanied Lu Zhaoshi on inspection tours of various counties.
There has not been much change in other counties. People are still making vermicelli, pressing oil, and raising honey, and grocery stores are buying them. Life is better than before, and people have some money in their hands.
But overall it is far worse than Wu County. Wu County has mobilized everyone from top to bottom and is determined to change its poor appearance and has subjective intention.
Other counties were pushed forward passively, and everything they did came from official documents issued by the state government, which they had to carry out.
Active and passive, different subjective intentions will lead to very different governance results.
Some iron ore slag was distributed from other states and counties were used to build a cement road, which blocked the entrances of the counties and allowed them to experience the benefits of cement roads.
"Well, then, when the cement comes out, distribute it to Wu County and Tong County! Lord Lin, don't let me down!" Lu Zhaoshi made the decision.
"Thank you very much, sir. I will never let you down! I will make Tong County as good as Wu County!" Lin Chongzhi said gratefully.
"Sir, please eat! Mr. Su, please eat!" Lin Chongzhi picked up food for everyone present.
"Sir, this is the official document from Wu County!" a police officer said outside the door.
"Present it!" Lu Zhaoshi had a premonition that it was a good thing.
The jailer handed Lu Zhaoshi two official documents and handed Su Bucheng a letter from home.
"Hey, Mr. Su, this is from Aying, what's the matter?" Wang Yannian glanced at the handwriting on the envelope, which looked like Su Ying's.
"Well, maybe something happened at home!" Su Bucheng opened the envelope with a smile.
"Oh, Aying, why did you remember it just now?" Lu Zhaoshi said, slapping his thigh.
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