Agriculture Maniac

Chapter 585 Development is the only way forward!
If we compare Dongshan Prefecture to a tractor...

The numerous springs and historical sites act as speed limiters for tractors.

Outdated traditional industries are like rotten and broken engines in tractors.

The chaotic traffic network is like a tractor's clogged and stagnant fuel supply.

The lack of high-tech industries, the lagging higher education, the extremely high brain drain rate, and the conservative and complacent management have almost rendered this tractor unable to evolve and upgrade.

It can be said that if Dongshan Prefecture is to be completely transformed, the only way is to destroy the old and establish the new.

To this end, Yu Yang sought investment from Lao Bu La to develop industry; he sought investment from Lao Smith to develop finance; and he consulted with the federal government to convert military to civilian use, creating leading enterprises and formulating future development directions for Dongshan Prefecture.

If you add in the infrastructure, high-tech industries, energy projects, and two management systems for government and enterprises provided by the three systems, Dongshanfu, this tractor, even if it can't become a Ferrari, will become a fighter jet among tractors.

This way, they could cover up the fact that '1000 million new houses were built in Dongshan Prefecture to recruit farmers.'

But things backfired.

Even with Yu Da's deep consideration, Dongshan Prefecture didn't have the courage to do so and was still considering renovating the old buildings.

Yu Yang chatted with the five weary men for a while, then bid farewell to the shop owner and went outside to the main street.

The road is a bumpy, two-way four-lane road, with many old Chinese locust and London plane trees planted on both sides.

In the distance, six-story residential buildings stand one after another, surrounded by scattered buildings in the style of the 1960s and 70s.

Through some narrow alleys, you can still vaguely glimpse a few brick and tile houses and rammed earth old houses.

Yu Yang strolled to the bus stop and saw the name of the street: Jingliu Road.

As far as I can remember, this road is also called Huaiyin Avenue.

It is one of the few east-west main streets in Dongshan Prefecture, and its status is no less than that of Jingshi Road.

In other words, if Jingshi Road is so congested that it's impossible to move, people familiar with the local roads mostly choose Jingliu Road or the undeveloped tourist road to the south.

But for a provincial capital, three main east-west roads are really not enough.

After a moment of contemplation, Yu Yang took out the SY customized handheld console and terminated all investments in Dongshan Prefecture.

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Dongshan Prefecture.

Eastern Economic Development Zone.

Four years ago, Lao Dong used his position in the Development and Reform Commission to help Dongshan Compound with its development and reform, causing it to relocate from Shizhongwei to this place, and Dongshanfu Compound was also brought over.

Four years have now passed.

The Dongshan Compound was merged with the provincial government system and moved into the Dongshan Building.

The Dongshan Mansion compound merged with the municipal system and moved into the world's largest office building - the Aolong Building.

September 5th, 7:10 am.

Aolong Building, underground parking lot.

The carriage carrying the Grand Steward of Dongshan Prefecture had not yet come to a complete stop when a startled exclamation suddenly came from inside: "What? They've all stopped?"

"Yes, Steward."

"How is that possible? How many projects are there? How could they all stop at the same time? Are you sure it's not a system problem?"

"It's not a system problem, Manager. The notice of termination of investment came from the factory secretariat and has Chairman Yu's electronic signature on it."

"Hiss... Find out what went wrong as soon as possible!"

"All departments are now mobilized, handling every detail meticulously, and reporting up the chain of command..."

After hanging up the phone, the steward of Dongshan Prefecture immediately contacted the Grand Steward of Dongshan.

Soon, the call was connected.

"Boss, all of the projects invested in by the three companies in Dongshanfu, including those introduced from overseas, have been stopped."

"Completely shut down? When did this happen?"

"Just now, about 3 minutes ago."

The Grand Steward of Dongshan generally does not interfere in the affairs of Dongshan Prefecture.

However, the total investment by the three major capital groups almost exceeds the total amount of money released into the capital market in recent years.

For example, the projects provided by the three systems, using a capital calculation method, have a total value of at least 3 trillion yuan in RMB.

For example, the amount of cash that the Lao Bu Consortium transferred from companies such as Marubeni Corporation, Wan Hong Investment, and Unilever was at least 8500 billion yen. If the value of the projects is included, the total amount is close to 2 trillion yen.

For example, the Smith family transferred at least 1.3 trillion in foreign currency from companies such as Wilmar International, Yihai Kerry, and ADM. If the value of the projects is included, the total amount is close to 3 trillion.

The three parties combined amount to a total of 8 trillion yuan in red currency.

Let alone a provincial capital, even a provincial compound cannot afford the consequences of an investment interruption.

The Grand Steward of Dongshan was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "I can only buy you 30 minutes at most. After 30 minutes, when the news reaches the capital, it will be beyond my control."

The steward of Dongshan Prefecture breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had only managed to secure half an hour, it concerned Yu Sanyuan, and the steward had done all he could. "Thank you, leader!"

After hanging up the phone, he first contacted the head of the Jishui River management office to sound him out.

Contact the city manager again to inquire about the wind direction within the factory.

Then I contacted Lao Dong to try and get on his good side.

The chief administrators of Dongshan Prefecture rarely served for more than two years.

Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Dongshan Prefecture has struggled to develop.

Between 98 and 06, the chief administrator of Dongshan Prefecture was replaced three times.

The first batch was sent in by Lao Dong.

The second batch, after serving their two-year term, went to the west.

The third batch, which includes him, comes from Heilongjiang Province. He rose through the ranks of the Youth League and came to Dongshan to take charge of the organization system. Last year, he was appointed as the chief administrator of Dongshan Prefecture.

In the past, he had worked with Lao Dong.

The two of them didn't have any issues about taking sides, nor did they have any conflicts.

Even because his former boss was a subordinate of Master Wan, they could be considered to have come from the same school.

So after a few polite words and an explanation of the reasons, Lao Dong readily agreed to help.

About five minutes passed after I hung up the phone.

Old Dong called again, "Brother, I just asked my son, and you might laugh at me, but he wanted to go to Guanxian to check on the development of the Sanxi Enterprise, but because he was paying attention to overseas news on the way, he got on the wrong stop and ended up in Huaiyin District. At first, he didn't know and thought it was a remote town in Guanxian. After chatting with the shop owner, he realized it was Huaiyin."

You know, that kid is decisive and efficient; if he wants to accomplish something, he has to accomplish it.

Even back when I was in Taizhou, given my status at the time, I had to listen to him.

So, we spent so much money on your Dongshan Prefecture a while ago, and the relevant budget was listed in detail. Before the money was spent, it was a mess, and after the money was spent, it's still a mess.

Where did Yu Sanyuan's money go?

The steward of Dongshan Prefecture was sweating. “Brother Dong, whether it’s the investment from the three departments or the investment brought by Old Bu and Old Smith, it’s all for specific purposes. We haven’t touched a single penny yet. The projects that have already started, including the renovation of the old city, the widening of roads, and the demolition of some buildings, are all funded by the city.”

Old Dong asked curiously, "Why isn't it moving?"

“I will be leaving here in three months. Such a big project cannot be left unfinished. Let the next person handle it.”

"Foolish! Once this project starts, you'll definitely be stuck here, and your future prospects will be far better than if you were promoted one level now. But if you delay the project and leave, even if you get promoted one level, how could Yu Sanyuan let you off the hook? Understand this: for the Three Systems, time is money... no, time is opportunity!"

"I can't afford it, a whopping 8 trillion!"

"Back then, I wanted 1000 billion, but nobody gave it to me. Now you have 8 trillion. Even when Ren Zhengfei was developing the Guangqu region, he wasn't as wealthy as you."

“Brother Dong, I come from the organization system, and in terms of economic development, I can’t compare with veteran cadres like you who have practical experience.”

"You do have some self-awareness."

The steward of Dongshan Prefecture smiled wryly and glanced at his watch. "Brother Dong, I only have 12 minutes left."

Old Dong understood what he meant and quickened his pace, “Developing Dongshan Prefecture is indeed fraught with difficulties. Just like the reform of state-owned enterprises in Taishi back then, when just one old factory was shut down, tens of thousands of old employees dared to rush into the Taishi compound and smash my office.”

If you demolish the ancient buildings of Dongshan Prefecture, change a number of springs, or even demolish a number of historical sites, you will definitely be scolded by the people of Dongshan Prefecture.

However, Yang Guang was still criticized as a ruler who brought about the downfall of his country for building the Grand Canal.

In this era, development is the only way forward; what does temporary infamy matter?
When Dongshan Prefecture develops, when another ten years pass, when the younger generation becomes the backbone, when more and more people enjoy the convenience brought by new industries, and when the living standards of the people of Dongshan Prefecture rise higher and higher in the future, you will be the one who will be remembered as good.

And just like now, after searching all over Tai City, how many people still curse me?

Don't laugh at me, but those old folks who used to point their fingers at me and yell at me are now being honored with longevity monuments.

The head steward of Dongshan took a deep breath. "I understand the principles, but how many veteran cadres with your courage and determination can there be in the entire East?"

"It's all about timing and fate. Without Sanyuan Agriculture, who would know that I, Dong, have the guts to do anything? And now, the opportunity is right in front of you. Start the whole project now, and I guarantee you'll be Yu Sanyuan's honored guest by noon, and in the afternoon, Beijing will be calling to boost morale."

five minutes later.

The Aolong Building established the "Jinan Construction United Front Department" and set the first phase of the task as demolishing the Shizhong District first and then leveling Huaiyin West.

Within two minutes of the order being issued, 2500 billion yuan of available funds were instantly unlocked from previously suspended investments.

The steward of Dongshan Prefecture secretly breathed a sigh of relief. But before he could even sit down in his office, he received a strange phone call from *#06#-*0#0/00.

Hesitantly, he pressed the answer button:
"Boss, I am Yu Yang, and everyone in the factory calls me Chairman Yu."

"Chairman Yu, I've missed you dearly since we parted ways at the golf course."

"How about we have lunch together?"

"I arrange it?"

"No, let's go to Wang Laowu's Home-Style Restaurant on Jingliu Road in Huaiyin District."

"it is good!"

11 o'clock in the morning.

After strolling around Huaiyin District, Yu Yang returned to the restaurant.

The shop owner was squatting idly at the door smoking when he saw him return. "Hey buddy, how's work going?"

"It went relatively smoothly. Let's talk again at noon. We should be able to settle things with Dongshan Prefecture."

"That's good. We'll discuss business at noon. Do you need me to bring some wine? I'll call the logistics distribution center beforehand and get two bottles of the factory's special supply."

“We’ll discuss this with you. Four dishes and a soup, a standard meal.”

The shop owner nodded. "Then I'll go prepare it."

Twenty minutes later.

A 3 Series Audi A6L is parked on the side of the road.

Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged or elderly man dressed in casual clothes got out of the car and quickly walked into the store.

As the Audi drove away, the other party spotted the young figure in the store and greeted him, "Chairman Yu!"

Yu Yang simply disguised himself to avoid the facial recognition system used by non-three-system surveillance. People who had met him before or were familiar with him could easily recognize him. Upon hearing this, he pointed to the seat opposite him and said, "Sit!"

He then took out a tablet computer and played a more radical proposal prepared by the Jishui Architectural Design Institute of Sanyuan Construction Group before Sanxi invested in Dongshanfu.

Dongshan Prefecture has more than seventy-two famous springs; there are at least a hundred springs of all sizes.

Some of these springs have dried up permanently, some reappear with the changing seasons, and some continue to gush forth.

The architectural design institute's idea is to focus on preserving the more than 30 concentrated sites, and replace the rest with technological creations, such as artificial springs, holographic images, commemorative stone carvings, etc., to create small landmarks, scenic spots, and treasure hunt points.

In this way, more than 70% of the buildings in Shizhong, Tianqiao, and Huaiyin districts can be demolished to create more than 150 large communities with a population of over 3.

Then, based on Jingshi Road, the road was redesigned, and commercial plazas, public service facilities, administrative agencies, etc., were installed.

But players who have played simulation games like The Sims → The Sims → The Sims, or the SimCity module (similar to Cities: Skylines) know that wider roads are not necessarily better.

This requires consideration of urban planning, environmental science, and so on.

For example, hospitals.

Anyone with even a little road planning experience would generally avoid setting up intersections at or near the main entrance of a hospital.

However, almost all hospitals in Dongshan Prefecture have one, or even two, intersections at their main entrances.

Therefore, the "Jinglu" and "Weilu" routes of Dongshan Prefecture need to be significantly altered.

In addition, in order to reduce traffic light interference and improve commuting speed.

In addition, four elevated highways, three suspended rail lines, five subway lines, two university light rail lines, and twelve BRT rapid transit bus routes were constructed…

Yu Yang took out paper and pen and started writing and drawing. "This year, Dongshan Prefecture has a population of about 648 million. I hope to increase it to 2000 million within three years."

"How many?"

"At least 2000 million."

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"Therefore, this plan is designed for a population of 30 million and has been simulated more than 3000 times using a specialized urban planning simulator. It can be said that, barring unforeseen circumstances, there will be almost no traffic congestion before 2030."

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"The future industrial deployment has also been projected to 2030, which is equivalent to giving you a 'foresight template'. If you follow the plan in the future, as long as people are safe and the world does not end, there will be neither major nor minor mistakes."

"Chairman Yu is very kind." The steward of Dongshan Prefecture understood that this was a guarantee from the three factions.

"I have only one request: 2000 million people within three years."

The chief steward of Dongshan Prefecture took a deep breath. "I will do my best!"

They talked for a long time.

The restaurant owner served four dishes and a soup, and opened a bottle of factory-brewed special wine delivered from the logistics distribution center, filling the cups for the two of them.

Although the shop owner didn't hear their conversation, he watched the news every day and naturally recognized who the 'customer' was, and also had some guesses about Yu Yang's identity.

Yu Yang picked up his wine glass and gestured, "Let's sit down together, there are no outsiders here."

The shop owner, Wang Laowu, chuckled, showing no stage fright whatsoever, "Sitting and eating with Chairman Yu, my life has been worthwhile."

"Look at what you're saying... Once the official business is over, we'll just chat casually over dinner."

Manager Dongshan relaxed and said, "Then let me start a topic. Now, the three countries are cooperating, and people online are saying that they will cooperate for two more years, and then it will be like a cycle, with the three countries cooperating to counter North America. What does Chairman Yu mean by this?"

"We were supposed to be having a casual chat, but you've brought up official business again. It's just that you don't know how to treat European companies in Dongshan Prefecture... Let's put it this way, after this round, we won't team up with anyone."

"Ok?"

"We are already strong enough. In three more years, we may become infinitely strong. Why should we ally with Europe, or with the bears, or with the United States?"

The chief steward of Dongshan Prefecture was a little confused. "How powerful are we?"

"At that time, we can easily press them onto the ground and rub them together."

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"As long as they have the sense to see, they won't easily provoke us. At most, they'll wage a war of words or an ideological war. But we have a three-dimensional communication network, and the factory has always emphasized cultivating self-awareness. We're not afraid of those two things at all."

"What about Japan?"

"Three years later?"

"Yes, their situation will definitely be even more awkward then, won't it?"

"What's so embarrassing? It definitely won't exist in three years."

"hiss…"

The shop owner, Wang Laowu, excitedly downed his drink in one gulp, "Boss, when the time comes, I must go to the battlefield!"

"Go to hell, no one can even participate."

"A robot war?"

"Ultraman, huh?"

"We can even build Ultraman now?" the shop owner shouted in a hoarse voice, "Awesome!"

Yu Yang was speechless. "Let's drink."

The governor of Dongshan Prefecture raised another question: "North America and the three factions have maintained a distant relationship but have never truly fallen out. What is the real reason for this?"

Yu Yang pondered for a moment, "It's not about interests, nor about military equipment, but about the map."

"map?!"

"When you look at a map, it's always centered on the East and then you look at the whole world; or centered on Europe and then you look at North America and the East, but have you ever looked at it from top to bottom?"

"???"

"That is, taking the Arctic Ocean as the center of the map."

"You can see it that way?"

"The Arctic Ocean is unsuitable for ships, but it is suitable for missiles. If you take the Arctic Ocean as the center of your perspective and analyze the global land map, you will understand that North America and the East really have no conflict of interest, and you will also understand why the Arctic has always been a thorn in the side of Europe and the United States."

The chief steward of Dongshan Prefecture immediately took out his official mobile device, brought up the map, and switched to the Arctic Ocean view.

Then I was dumbfounded.

(End of this chapter)