Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chen Xiaojun was secretly delighted and took the opportunity to take over the conversation: "Yes, Your Highness. Once the medicinal materials trading market is operational, it will not only be able to efficiently digest local medicinal materials and promote distribution and circulation, but will also lead to large-scale exchanges and mass planting of medicinal materials, and even derive more industrial chains."

“This will undoubtedly be a huge boost to our business and manufacturing industries.”

He paused, looking at Xue Churan with sharp eyes, "Therefore, I have a suggestion. I hope we can replicate this model in Tianlang County so that the people there can also enjoy the dividends of economic development."

Xue Churan was stunned when she heard this, and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Huh?"

A look of confusion flashed across her face, but it was quickly replaced by interest.

Seeing this, Chen Xiaojun further explained: "The terrain in the southern five counties of Fasno Province is mountainous. Although the conditions for farming are limited, it is rich in minerals, especially in Tianlang County."

"Your Highness, aren't you going to discuss the use of the old site of Tianlang Mountain and the ownership of the industries under the Tianlang Sect today?"

"What I mean is that since Chang'an City already has a medicinal materials trading market, and Tianlang County is rich in minerals, we might as well adapt to local conditions and transform the old site of Tianlang Gate into another market - a forging trading market."

He became more and more excited as he spoke, his tone filled with enthusiasm: "We can rationally plan the old site of Tianlang Gate and transform it into a comprehensive market integrating metallurgy, ironwork, forging, and sales. We can invite the Forging Alliance to move in and form a large-scale, professional industrial chain."

"This will not only greatly promote the development of the local economy, but also provide the Chang'an Military Region with solid weapons, armor and other military supplies. It's a win-win situation. Why not do it?"

Xue Churan's eyes flickered, and she leaned forward slightly, asking, "What else? Since you have made detailed arrangements for Chang'an City and Tianlang County, what about the other counties?"

Chen Xiaojun pondered for a moment, stroked his clothes, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. He stretched out his hand and swiped across the map that was hung in the hall every day. His movements revealed confidence and decisiveness: "Well, over in Wushan County, there are many small forests, abundant water, and just the right humidity. We can rely on these natural conditions to vigorously develop the forest economy."

“For example, we can cultivate fast-growing forests and strengthen large timber industries such as the lumber industry and furniture manufacturing.”

"At the same time, a bazaar can be set up there to bring together industries such as tea, papermaking, bonsai, fruit tree planting, and medicinal herb planting."

He moved his finger and pointed to Xingyun County: "Xingyun County is different. The stars there are bright, the terrain is flat and open, and there are continuous grasslands. There is a lot of room for animal husbandry, and there is also war beast breeding."

Then his finger jumped to Nottinghamshire: "And Nottinghamshire, being a small basin, is best suited to large-scale agriculture."

"We can pool resources through land transfer, village and community mergers, and seek technical support from agricultural associations to give new life to this land."

Chen Xiaojun stood up straight and concluded: "In general, our general direction is to promote the application of large-scale industrialization, expand the market, stimulate demand, and promote the industrialization process by making a unified layout based on the five southern counties."

When Xue Churan heard this, although there were many new terms, she was very intelligent and mostly understood them. Occasionally, she would ask directly if she didn't understand something, and she was eager to learn.

"Do you have any other plans?" She involuntarily deepened her listening posture and urged, "Tell me all at once."

Chen Xiaojun smiled slightly and continued: "If you want to be rich, build roads first."

"The Southern Five Counties are vast, rich in resources, and have a population of nearly 3000 million, comparable to a large duchy."

“If we want to achieve industrialization, the circulation of raw materials and the expansion of markets all require the support of a solid transportation network.”

"In fact, many remote villages and towns have hidden treasures. As long as transportation is convenient, the products of these places can be exported, injecting new vitality into economic development."

"But the current road conditions are obviously unable to meet the circulation needs of products and resources."

“Therefore, I hope that funds can be invested to widen and build more road facilities.”

He paused, and then added, "The Xili tribe is very skilled in road construction. Your Highness may wish to investigate."

He became more and more excited as he spoke, his eyes sparkling with longing for the future: "With the vigorous development of the manufacturing industry, it will absorb a large number of workers and create more job opportunities. Both cities and rural areas will prosper as a result."

"As the leader, Chang'an City is already a major military town and commercial hub. If it is honored as a manufacturing center, it will surely attract resources from all directions and form a powerful attraction effect."

“By then, we can continue to develop diversified industries such as high-end service industry, entertainment industry and cultural industry, so that Chang’an City can truly become a unique central city in the southwest of the empire, highlighting its unique status and extraordinary strength.”

Xue Churan was immersed in it, listening with fascination, her hands involuntarily clutching the armrests, her eyes bright.

According to Chen Xiaojun's ingenious plan, it might take more than ten or twenty years. But during her term of office, even if it cannot be fully realized, even if only 30% or 40% of the results are achieved, it will be enough to make her a remarkable political achievement and leap to the threshold of promotion. Moreover, the brilliance of her achievements will surely make others unable to question her daughter's status and can only admire her.

Moreover, this is a new model, which may go down in history.

However, the efforts and challenges behind this are also enormous.

Coordinating the forces of various parties, raising the necessary funds, and deploying human resources also requires the full support of the Governor's Office and the formal approval of the Empire. Each of these is a difficult task that tests wisdom and perseverance.

The current Douluo Continent's economic foundation is still deeply rooted in the manor economy, which has the shadow of the ancient Eastern county system of Blue Star, and is mixed with the institutional characteristics of Western feudal lords, together forming this complex and unique economic ecology.

Although the Tiandou Empire and the Xingluo Empire each have their own focuses, overall, this economic foundation still dominates the entire continent.

What Chen Xiaojun mentioned was only the planned production of light industry and low-end processing industry, and has not yet touched on the use of heavy industry and large machines. However, this is enough to break the existing underlying economic model and lead the mainland into a new stage of development.

The Chen family takes Chang'an County as a starting point and intends to expand its territory outward. This grand goal not only requires strong military force and widespread reputation as support, but also requires comprehensive development in many fields such as politics, economy, diplomacy, culture and even philosophy.

Economic development, in particular, is of paramount importance and will be the key to whether the Chen family can successfully expand its territory.

To promote large-scale and systematic development in such a large area as the Five Counties, the Chen family's efforts alone are obviously not enough.

Only with the help of official power can this grand goal be achieved.

In the past few years, Chen Xiaojun has certainly thought carefully about making money.

He had originally been planning on how to cleverly establish close ties with the authorities so that the Chen family could get a share of the pie in this change and even become the biggest beneficiary.

Today, although the Chen family is no longer as powerful as before, if they can add a few more connections in the government and the royal family, they will be even more powerful.

What caught his attention now was the unusual relationship between Xue Churan and Chen Cong, as well as Chen Cong's revelation that his grandfather Chen Yu and Xue Chuxin were also good friends. He saw more possibilities and opportunities, so he took it out.