The Qing Dynasty

Chapter 534 This can also make money

Teng Yuzao went on to say, "In fact, it is not only the promotion of Westernization and the establishment of factories that can make money, but also the reconstruction of Tianjin City can also make money, and it may even make a lot of money."

"Can you make money by building Tianjin City?"

Teng Yuzao's words made Yang Shixiang and Xu Shichang stunned, but Xi Ligong and Huang Chujiu were excited after hearing Teng Yuzao's words, especially Huang Chujiu, whose face was glowing with excitement.

The reporter said, "Marshal, as long as you give me some initial funds, I guarantee that we will not only not lose money in building this Tianjin New City, but will also make a lot of money from it."

Teng Yuzao laughed out loud, "Caojiu, the Tianjin city I want is much bigger than the Shanghai Concession. Not only is it larger in scale, but the standards are also much higher. The ultimate goal is to make this new city the most modern metropolis in the country. Can you do it?"

Teng Yuzhao's words not only did not make Huang Chujiu retreat, but made his face even more cheerful. He stood up and patted his chest.

"Marshal, to be honest, I'm afraid that you don't have a big appetite. As long as you have the courage, I can promise you that you want to build a Paris. Of course, the bigger the new city is, the more initial investment will be, but you can't build city walls."

Teng Yuzao admired Huang Chujiu very much. In the original history, this man started from scratch and built up a large number of industries.

Teng Yuzao nodded and said, "In the face of cannons, any city wall is of little use, so this new city will not have a city wall."

Seeing that Yang Shixiang and Xu Shichang were still a little confused, Teng Yuzao said to Huang Chujiu, "Chujiu, tell Lianfu and Juren why building a new city can still make money."

Huang Chujiu said excitedly, "My lords, building houses is the most profitable business. I heard from the older generation that when the Taiping Rebellion broke out, the foreigners in the Shanghai Concession made a fortune. As wealthy businessmen from all over the country flocked to the Concession to escape the Taiping Rebellion, an ordinary small courtyard there could be sold for several thousand taels of silver."

Huang Chujiu's words made Yang Shixiang and Xu Shichang even more confused.

The right side said, "That was during the war, but now."

Huang Chujiu knew that he had gone off topic, so he hurriedly said, "Mr. Lianfu, let me put it this way. If a house in the British Concession in Tianjin and a house in Qingyuan were exactly the same in size, style, and even materials, which one do you think would be more valuable?"

Yang Shixiang said without hesitation, "Of course the houses in the concession are valuable."

Huang Chujiu clapped his hands and said, "Yes, but why is it more valuable? Even several times more valuable?"

After saying that, Huang Chujiu said impatiently, "The reason why houses in the concession are more valuable is because the environment there is better. Not only are there cement roads, but there are also green trees. Buying some is more convenient."

Xu Shichang suddenly realized and said, "You mean to build a house and buy it?"

Huang Chujiu nodded and said, "Of course, we will build all these houses, but we must build enough and good cement roads before that, and even transplant some trees."

Teng Yuzao smiled and said, "This new city must be built as soon as possible, and for this purpose we need to set up a construction company called Zhili Development and Construction Corporation. Chojiu, you will serve as the chairman and general manager of this company."

Teng Yuzao continued, "I have some ideas about this new city. Please write them down."

Seeing that Huang Chujiu had taken out a notebook and even took out a pen produced by Zhou Xuexi from his arms, Teng Yuzhao spoke.

"For this new city, we don't need to imitate the big cities in Europe and America. You can just refer to the concessions in Shanghai." "First, this new city must be larger than the old Tianjin City. It must even be prepared to gradually expand to the same size as the capital in the future."

Teng Yuzhao's words surprised both Yang Shixiang and Xu Shichang.

However, Ning Xingpu, Zhou Xuexi, Xi Ligong and Huang Chujiu were all very excited.

"We even have to reserve land for expansion. Otherwise, if we want to expand in the future, it will cost a lot to buy land."

"The new urban area should include not only the old city area of ​​Tianjin, but also the Laolongtou Railway Station, Dongjuzi, Xijuzi, Haiguang Temple, etc. In short, the surrounding areas should be greatly expanded."

"It should be extended to the edge of the concession, across the river from the British Concession. The British have a Haihe Avenue there, and you can also build a prosperous road similar to the Bund in Shanghai. It would be best if both the coastal area and that avenue were built in Western style, in preparation for the complete recovery of the concession in the future. At that time, you only need to build some bridges to connect the two places."

When Xu Shichang heard Teng Yuzhao say that the concession would be completely taken back in the future, his eyes lit up.

Teng Yuzao seemed to be immersed in his beautiful vision of the new city, and continued talking without paying any attention to other people's feelings.

"Of course, we can't buy all the land in the expansion area, but we must buy the areas near the planned main roads to facilitate the construction of villas and buildings in the future so that they can be sold at a high price. The price for purchasing the land can be higher to facilitate the rapid clearance of the plan."

"In addition, not only will all main roads be paved with cement, but the width of all main roads will also be greatly widened to the standard of two-way four-lane roads, in preparation for cars running on the roads in the future, and there will also be sidewalks."

"The new city must not only have wide cement roads, but also power plants, electricity, parks for people to visit, zoos, new schools including several new universities, hospitals, villas, buildings and government offices must all have electricity, and winter heating."

Huang Chujiu interrupted and said, "Marshal, there must also be an amusement park, a department store, and a big hotel."

Teng Yuzao nodded and said, "Of course these are necessary. I am only giving you a rough idea now. We will discuss the details after you bring out the plan."

“In order to maintain cleanliness and law and order, there must be special daily sweepers and road maintenance personnel, police stations must be set up, and a police force must be established for this purpose.”

"By the way, the greening of the city must be done well. Not only must trees be planted on both sides of all roads, but there must be no land in all villa areas. Either the pavement is cement or it is lawn."

"We need to invite foreigners to plan this new city. It's not that I worship foreigners. People in our country are used to the old style with city walls. This new city still needs to be planned by foreigners."

"Also, all buildings facing the street must be Western-style buildings. The city must have both high-end villa residential areas and apartment buildings, and the apartment buildings must also be divided into different grades."

"All government offices, including the Zhili Governor's Office, will be located in the new city. The headquarters of the Aurora Bank, the Aurora Trade Development Company, the Aurora Industrial Development Company, and the Ta Kung Pao will also be moved here."

"There is also the newly established Zhili Construction Company, the newly built Beiyang Military Academy, Beiyang Naval Academy, Beiyang Telegraph Academy, Beiyang Customs General Administration, Beiyang Railway Supervision Office, Beiyang Shipping Company, Vanguard Army Headquarters, Beiyang Navy Office, Beiyang Foreign Affairs General Office, Tianjin Commerce and Taxation Administration."

"As for the planned universities, middle schools, primary schools, hospitals, department stores, police stations, telegraph offices, etc., they must all be located along the street."

(End of this chapter)