Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 473 Infrastructure Maniac, Activated!
The world of Sijiu City is finally going to start infrastructure construction, which is definitely the thing that Ximen Lang most wants to hear.

This is naturally what Takagi, who came from later generations, most wanted to hear.

Although he was a soldier whose duty was to obey orders, he was not very interested in politics or economics.

However, he could clearly see the tangible benefits that vigorous development of infrastructure and active efforts to address people's livelihood needs bring to a country and a nation!

Because later generations developed their infrastructure step by step through vigorous infrastructure development and the efforts of generations.

Gao Cheng had experienced it firsthand, so he was so happy to see that the world of Beijing was finally starting to get back on track and take off step by step.

Furthermore, it is almost inevitable that if the world of Beijing wants to develop and build up its economy, it will need to seek help from the future, thus forging a closer connection with the future.

Both sides are profitable, and the profits are enormous!

Whether it's the massive orders or the various labor contracts that will inevitably be signed with future generations, they will all allow future generations to make a fortune, benefiting the entire world.

Therefore, I am genuinely happy for this decision made by the Beijing World.

Just as he was about to offer his heartfelt blessings, Ximen Lang beat Gao Cheng to it, praising him enthusiastically.

"Actively starting infrastructure construction? You know what, Ling'er, this is absolutely the best news I've heard today—no, to be more precise, it's the best news I've heard in a long time!"

"Do you think my reaction is a bit exaggerated? Let me tell you, it's not exaggerated at all! Because infrastructure is extremely important for a country, a nation, especially for Beijing, which was poor and backward at the time!"

"How important is it? It's so important that it's the cornerstone of anything we want to accomplish, whether it's the great rejuvenation we've been longing for, or achieving economic take-off so that people can live a good life."

"Everything depends on it to get done! Otherwise, you'll be in for a lot of trouble! Saying it's twice the effort for half the result is an understatement!"

"Is it that exaggerated?"

"What do you think?"

It is clear that Bai Ling still does not have a clear understanding of the importance of infrastructure for a country and a nation.

In high spirits, Ximen Lang explained things to her, counting on his fingers one by one.

"Let's talk about the economic aspect first. Doesn't infrastructure construction require hiring a lot of people, producing and purchasing a lot of materials, and then carrying out various construction projects in the local area?"

"Of course, otherwise why would we need to do infrastructure construction?"

"Will the economy be stimulated? With so many workers and so many upstream and downstream industries, will they all benefit? And with improved transportation, the close ties between regions will inevitably deepen."

"You sell me your specialty pears, and I sell you my specialty melons. Wouldn't this increase exchanges between regions? Wouldn't money flow more freely? Wouldn't it also strongly promote the coordinated development of regional economies?"

"All kinds of costs, whether logistics costs or others, have decreased significantly with the improvement of transportation conditions. With the help of good infrastructure, you can do more things that were not possible before. Doesn't this also enhance your long-term competitiveness?"

Bai Ling was stunned when she heard this.

After discussing the economic benefits of infrastructure development, Simon Lang and Bai Ling went on to talk at length about its social advantages. "The first point is improving people's livelihoods and raising the quality of life for residents. For one thing, once the infrastructure is in place, at least a complete, stable, and affordable supply of water, electricity, and gas will definitely be guaranteed!"

"In addition, with the significant reduction in commuting time and transportation costs, and the effective improvements in areas such as medical care and education, people's lives will definitely be better than they are now! When their lives are better, they will recognize your value!"

"Wouldn't this also boost social cohesion? With increased social cohesion, wouldn't many tasks be able to proceed quickly and easily?"

Gao Cheng's insightful explanation made him look at Ximen Lang, who was not highly educated and was lazy, with new respect.

Having discussed the above two points, it was natural for Simon Lang to extend the conversation to the strategic benefits and significance.

"This is very easy to understand, because a well-developed road and rail network not only allows people and vehicles to pass, but also facilitates the mobilization of troops and the transportation of supplies."

"As soon as they hear there's trouble somewhere, those flies on the sidelines start buzzing around again. Smack! My army marches right up to the border, their feet are practically on your face! A knife's to their throat! Do you think they'll dare to make a sound? Even if you gave them two lives, they wouldn't dare to utter another word to me!"

"After doing this once or twice, you won't even need to say anything. Those scumbags in the international community who are used to beating the weak and praising the strong will have to think twice about whether they were too loud when they spoke to you before. Those fence-sitters will naturally start to side with you!"

"With so many visible benefits, do you think it's important to improve infrastructure?"

He thoroughly explained to Bai Ling and Hao Pingchuan the important significance of infrastructure construction for the country and the nation.

Bai Ling and Hao Pingchuan were so excited by what they heard that they couldn't wait to throw themselves into the ongoing construction and reach the level that Ximen Lang had just mentioned.

"So, focusing our efforts on infrastructure development is an absolutely wonderful thing! And we happen to have the resources for it now!"

"You could say that I have the perfect combination of timing, location, and people! If I don't seize this rare window of opportunity to vigorously develop infrastructure, even God himself will be unhappy!"

Even God couldn't stand it anymore?
Bai Ling and Lao Luo naturally couldn't stand it any longer.

Unfortunately, due to the fact that the country had just been rebuilt and that the city was still poor and destitute, it was like a skilled cook without rice to cook.

They were so poor they could barely afford food, so of course they had to temporarily slow down domestic construction.

And now?

The food supply was solved by Ximen Lang, and the technology was also completely taken over by later generations.

The tense external situation has also completely stabilized due to the recently concluded war that marked the founding of the nation. (The Indians are truly a strange species; even after all 17 of their factions were wiped out, they still dared to fight. It's truly amazing.)
With Sijiu City World, there are no more worries!

Thus, the infrastructure construction that Ximen Lang had been longing for was naturally put on the agenda!

And this is just the beginning.

"Just watch and see. When we come back after wandering around outside, Beijing will have undergone earth-shattering changes, so much so that neither you nor I will recognize it!"

(End of this chapter)