“Infrastructure?”

“What is infrastructure?”

“…”

In the government office meeting hall, Liu Jun sat in the upper head.

There were a group of officials sitting down below. When he proposed the word infrastructure, some people showed a look, while others were very confused.

The official who knew it was the official who accepted Li Ran’s teaching.

Those who don't understand are officials who have just been promoted.'

They have not yet entered the government affairs school.

"The so-called infrastructure is infrastructure. To put it bluntly, it is to build roads, bridges, and houses." Li Ranbai Liu Jun explained.

The official who didn't understand this word immediately understood it.

Liu Jun nodded and said, "In the past two years, the government has become rich and the royal family has become rich, but there is one problem, that is, the people have not yet become rich, because most of the wealth they earn is piled up in the warehouse."

After hearing this, the officials nodded.

"So, the current dividends of Jingzhou's development are all in the government, and there are also Jingzhou's merchants. Ordinary people's lives are still hard. Although various industries have been developed this year, these industries can only be rich in a small number, and most people still cannot enjoy them."

"And the most important thing about a prefecture, a state, or even a country is this group of people who are not rich yet. They are the cornerstones. As kings, we should find ways to increase their income." Liu Jun said, "and this is the purpose of infrastructure."

"Of course, this time the infrastructure is not only about building roads and bridges, but also about the construction of various prefectures such as Xinghuayuan Industrial Shop, as well as schools, clinics, etc.," Liu Jun added.

"As for how to implement it, Li Zuofu has formulated a set of documents. You can take a look first and start implementing it after you go back." Liu Jun said.

This time, all the prefects of the prefectures arrived.

When they opened the documents, they all started looking for what authority they could have and what to build?

"For this large-scale infrastructure construction, the government office will take out 150 million taels of silver." Li Ran looked at the expressions of the officials.

Seeing that everyone showed a shocked look, he smiled with satisfaction, "Is this awesome money jealous?"

Then his face became solemn, "But don't think you can get rid of it. For this infrastructure, the government office specially established an inspection department, which is directly under the jurisdiction of His Highness. They will inspect and supervise the infrastructure of each government and the use of silver."

He slapped the table suddenly and said sternly: "If anyone wants to take the opportunity to be greedy, be careful of taking the gun."

Some officials with a little active mind suddenly became nervous when they heard this.

At present, the salaries of Jingzhou officials are already very generous.

To measure it, they think it doesn't seem cost-effective to lose their lives for the sake of greed.

Liu Jun was very satisfied with Li Ran's performance.

People's hearts are always insufficient. He believes that even so, there will be people who will take risks.

But there was no way to do this, he could only try his best to control it.

"This time the infrastructure will be carried out after the autumn harvest. When the people are free, it is time to come out to do things. Remember, you must not squeeze out the people's monthly money." Liu Jun said solemnly.

This infrastructure will be led by the governments of each government.

He did not intend to let the merchants take over the job, because this only helps the merchants take advantage of the opportunity to make profits.

Because, once these merchants get a job, they will inevitably earn the dividends by exploiting the people.

At present, Jingzhou's industry has already made merchants taste the sweetness.

You can't let them take up any good things.

The discussion continued until evening before it ended.

The prefects returned to their respective infrastructure projects the next day after they received their respective infrastructure projects.

Subsequently, they summoned the county magistrates to issue this decree and submitted the required silver.

October later, a large infrastructure construction that spans the entire Jingzhou officially began.

The most important one is the laying of railway tracks throughout the provinces led by Wang Yu.

The second is the construction of cement roads and new city planning in each government.

Of course, these constructions are not completed in one year, but will last for years, or even decades.

In this way, wealth can be passed on to the people through these infrastructures.

At the beginning of infrastructure, the publicity department also took action.

The content of large infrastructure appears in the slogans of various prefectures, counties and townships.

The idle people learned about this news, plus notifications from various prefectures, counties and townships.

The people went to the government to register and joined the infrastructure team.

In a short period of time, more than 2 million people joined the large infrastructure plan.

According to the recruitment regulations, they will be able to get one or two silver taels per month.

Although, this is not as much as the monthly money of the workshop workers.

But this basically benefits most families.

At the same time.

Because large infrastructure requires a lot of materials.

With the takeout, many new merchants were born.

For example, because a huge amount of cement is needed.

Liu Jun had to let go of private cement management.

Because cement requires limestone and other materials, it has prompted many people to mine limestone.

A group of people who made their fortunes by relying on limestone were born.

At the same time, because large infrastructure needs to bring its own tools.

It also prompted the birth of some workshops specializing in tool production.

In addition, there are sand, stones and other things.

Wood, marble and other things needed for construction.

During the implementation of large-scale infrastructure, the economy of Jingzhou seemed to be boiling.

As the demand for steel surged, the steel industry also expanded several times.

After witnessing these, Liu Jun finally understood why contemporary countries always launch infrastructure plans when economies are sluggish.

This can indeed revitalize the economy.

"Your Highness, the road here has been paved."

Outside Jingyang City, the original dirt official road had now turned into a twenty-meter-wide cement road.

The planning of this cement road extends from Jingyang City to various counties.

Then it extends from each county to each township to form a dense road network.

In this way, traffic after the rain will not be affected.

Liu Jun walked on the cement road and felt the solid feeling under his feet. He smiled with satisfaction.

The arrival of the industrial age will inevitably be accompanied by the emergence of new cities.

On the one hand, this large infrastructure construction has spread the government's spare money.

On the one hand, it is to make the city more in line with the future industrial development.

Therefore, Liu Jun’s plan this time is naturally ahead of schedule.

He directly bypassed the construction difficulties encountered during the development process and drew on contemporary experience.

Even left construction land for power facilities.

After inspecting the cement road, Liu Jun went to see the construction of drainage and water supply pipes in the city in the fine snow.

These things are the foundations of urban construction.

Especially water supply pipes.

In ancient times, water withdrawal was a very difficult thing.

It is precisely because of this that people live along the river.

Rich and noble families even have servants who take in water.

Now that the steam engine is available, Liu Jun is preparing to build a water supply system composed of water towers, water pumps, and cast iron pipes to supply water to Jingyang City.

In addition to the water supply system, Liu Jun also attaches great importance to the drainage system.

The ancient cities were actually very dirty.

Basically, sewage flows across the board and urinates everywhere.

After all, there are no modern facilities here.

So this time, he naturally wants to change this situation.

In addition to underground pipelines, the rainwater and sewage in the city are discharged outside the city.

Public toilets will also be established in the city and people who will specially clean up manure.

These manures will be sent to the septic tank outside the city, and will be fertilized with dead branches and leaves, and will be turned into fertilizer and applied to the land.
Chapter completed!