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Chapter 1226 Beijing-Tianjin Road
Chu Yun originally only went to Tianjin Wei to inspect the first iron-clad ship, but in order to witness the changes in this land and water terminal, he still stayed overnight in Tianjin Wei.

This water and land terminal has become a prosperous city because of the existence of the capital city. The most advanced technology was first applied in the capital city, and Tianjin Wei became the city second only to the capital city in the application of new technologies due to geographical reasons.

There are railways, street lights, and rickshaws here, and the permanent population has reached [-].

In order to gain access to the sea, the road from Beijing to Tianjin is being built. The Beijing-Tianjin road is divided into three phases, and now the second phase has been completed.

After Chu Yun arrived in Tianjin Wei, the trust company that presided over the construction of the Beijing-Tianjin Road, they came to invite Chu Yun to cut the ribbon to celebrate the successful completion of the road in the first two stages.

"The major shareholder of the trust company is Ji Yuyong, a salt merchant in the Jiangnan area, right? I almost forgot about such a person." After Chu Yun accepted the invitation, he recalled that a group of businessmen came to contract to rebuild the space between the capital and Tianjin Wei. official way.

Although steam trains have been connected to the two places, the cost of steam trains is not low, and the frequency is limited, which cannot meet the huge transportation needs. A large number of people and goods still use the original official road.

The starting point of the road is the west gate of Tianjin Wei.

Chu Yun agreed to Ji Yuyong and other businessmen to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony held by them.This is the first time that private businessmen have taken the initiative to form a group to contract a project that should have been constructed by the government. Chu Yun is worried about money to build infrastructure such as railways and roads. If there is private capital to help build these costly projects, Chu Yun is dreaming Will laugh out loud.

The Beijing-Tianjin Road starts from the wharf area of ​​Tianjin Wei, and runs from the outskirts of the city to the capital. The road spreads a branch road through the city center, so that the passenger flow and cargo flow in the urban area can also quickly enter the road.

Ever since Beijing and Tianjin became connected by train, Chu Yun rarely spent a lot of time in a carriage to reach Tianjin Wei.

Chu Yun came to Beijing-Tianjin Road to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the senior officials of the empire who came to Tianjin Wei with Chu Yun also attended.

This is a flattened gravel road that can accommodate six large horse-drawn carts abreast!

There are red ribbons beside the road, and there are people dancing lions and firing cannons. Many residents of Tianjin Wei came to watch, and there was a lot of voices.

"My lord!" Ji Yuyong and the others did not expect that Chu Yun would really be willing to come to cut the ribbon for their project, and came to welcome Chu Yun and the others immediately.

"You have done a good job. You have repaired the second phase of the road so quickly, so there is only the last phase left?" Chu Yun asked.

"Yes, at present, Tianjin Wei's goods can be transported from the new official road to the capital. Before the completion of the third phase, the latter part of the road will occupy the old official road. A total of more than 200 miles of roads will be built in the third phase. For Our expenses are also very tight, but fortunately, Jiuzhou Bank has provided us with a batch of loans, and we will use part of the annual customs fees to repay the principal and interest of the loans." Ji Yuyong introduced their project plan to Chu Yun.

Contracting more than 200 miles of roads in one go with private capital would be difficult for a dozen big businessmen to work together, especially since they still have their own industries that need funds to maintain.

At this time, Kyushu Bank played a role in providing loans.

Chu Yun never thought that Bank of Kyushu was so important that it could be of great help when private capital contracted government projects.Speaking of which, Kyushu Bank’s funds also come from private deposits, and it will also lend private capital to the government when the budget is in deficit. Interest rates can be high.

"The auspicious time has come, please, Lord Commander, cut the ribbon for the Beijing-Tianjin Road!" The master of ceremonies who presided over the ribbon-cutting announced loudly to everyone.

The crowd burst into enthusiastic cheers. For Tianjin Wei, the construction of the Beijing-Tianjin Road began with Tianjin Wei as the starting point. It is an honor for the military leader to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony in person!
Chu Yun led many officials to the red ribbon, and a maid was holding a copper plate with a pair of heavy and heavy scissors on it.

With a click, the red ribbon fell to the ground, announcing that only the third phase of the Beijing-Tianjin Road project has been completed!
"When the third phase is completed, I may not have time to attend the final ribbon-cutting ceremony..." Chu Yun put the scissors back on the copper plate.

"When I heard that the military lord came to inspect the warship and stayed in Tianjin Wei, I boldly wrote a post to invite the military lord to come to cut the ribbon. The military lord can come here once, and we are lucky in three lives. What about bothering you, my lord?" Ji Yuyong said modestly.

He already felt inconceivable that he could invite Chu Yun.Moreover, if someone like Chu Yun was invited, he couldn't give him anything in return.

"I have a deep-sea pearl purchased from a Ryukyu merchant here. The military master attended our ribbon-cutting ceremony. I can't repay you. Only this kind of strange thing can be sold." Ji Yuyong ordered the maid to come over with another copper plate, There are two large pearls.

"This time I came to your ribbon-cutting ceremony not for reward, but because the construction of the road is a great thing that benefits the country and the people, so I came here. In my opinion, the road is almost the same as the ironclad ship, One is to make our sea roads smooth, and the other is to make our land roads smooth. If you can successfully build the third phase of the road according to the plan, that will be the best reward for me." Chu Yun said nothing. Impressed.

Perhaps deep sea pearls are rare treasures for ordinary wealthy businessmen, but they are not important at all for Chu Yun, who personally created a huge one and is marching towards an industrial country.

"My lord is really a breeze, and we are very ashamed." Ji Yuyong sighed, "I will definitely be stationed in Tianjin Wei and the capital when the third phase of the project starts, and personally command it."

"Thank you." Chu Yun said politely instead.

"How dare, how dare!" Ji Yuyong and other businessmen were flattered.

"If there are other private businessmen who want to contract to build roads, they can form a trust company and apply to the Ministry of Industry. Our government can provide necessary help, including organizing the relocation of villagers, loans, and technical assistance."

Chu Yun took this opportunity to announce the government's determination to the crowd.

As long as you dare to contract and have a certain amount of capital, the government will support it free of charge!

"Not only roads, but railways can also be contracted," Chu Yun said.

This is the first time that Chu Yun has voluntarily disclosed to the outside world that railway construction can also be contracted.

At this time, Chu Yun still had some doubts whether there were really private businessmen who would spend huge sums of money to invest in railway construction.

However, he still underestimated the courage of private businessmen, as long as there is an opportunity, the increasingly wealthy giants will come.

(End of this chapter)