allonlinenovel Chapter 75 The "commoner" is actually a master from the common people
Chapter 75 The "commoner" is actually a master from the common people
Upon hearing Gao Mengli's words, Dou Weiyi immediately became extremely interested.
He couldn't help but look Gao Mengli up and down, left and right, from every angle.
There's appreciation in their eyes, but there's also a lot of curiosity.
After all, based on his understanding of the area under his jurisdiction, Gao Mengli should be a complete novice, unable to read or write a single character.
But she was able to say such far-sighted things that she almost outshone him, a county magistrate who came from a proper academic background.
How can this possibly work?
He immediately transformed into a "robber," ready to "take" everything. But Gao Mengli turned and went back to her stall to keep busy, showing no desire to utter another word for him.
He frowned and immediately decided not to leave!
I looked around, grabbed a small stool, and sat down at the stall.
Anyway, this place sells things quickly and closes early, so he plans to squeeze Gao Mengli out of this "sponge" and maybe he can squeeze out something useful.
Lin Xi was slightly displeased to see that his superior was stuck to his little stool like this.
To be honest, he's extremely busy.
To be honest, if the most powerful person in Pingyao County were to make things difficult for his family, not just anyone could get away with it.
Lin Xi tugged at Meng Li's sleeve and whispered in her ear, "Meng Li, should we deal with that person or not?"
Gao Mengli glanced at Dou Weiyi, who seemed completely unperturbed and looking around, and gently shook her head at Lin Xi, "Don't worry about it."
Do whatever you want; these high-ranking officials generally don't listen to the opinions of ordinary people.
He'll get bored after a while and leave on his own.
However, Gao Mengli clearly underestimated Dou Weiyi's determination to "make money"!
Dou Weiyi didn't leave until all the items at her stall were sold out.
After selling the last item of food, Dou Wei's face lit up with joy. He immediately stood up from his small stool and looked intently at Gao Mengli. "Mrs. Lin, please continue what you said earlier!"
Now it's time for your performance!
Gao Mengli pursed her lips, but her impression of Dou Weiyi improved somewhat; she hadn't expected this county magistrate to be so concerned about people's livelihoods...
Gao Mengli organized her thoughts before speaking, "I remember there's an open space next to the west city wall. You can build a public toilet there, with plenty of squat toilets. Then you can have someone dig a large pool outside the city wall so the waste from the public toilets can be discharged into the pool. The city wall in between will also help prevent the smell from getting out."
Dou Weiyi frowned slightly upon hearing this, a hint of doubt in her mind. "But this public toilet is a waste of money and resources..."
The main problem is that someone needs to clean up the excrement. Besides, he doesn't get any profit from it, and he still has to arrange for people to do the work…
Seeing Dou Weiyi's reaction, Lin Xi immediately understood: everyone was driven by self-interest. It seemed the county magistrate hadn't yet seen this "profit," hence his hesitation.
He stepped forward and explained further, “Public toilets are indeed more costly in the early stages, but as far as I know, there are so many fertile fields outside the city, and the yield won’t be too high, since there isn’t enough ‘fertilizer’.”
Because most people can't afford to raise cattle or horses, and they only have one or two pigs. The rest they have to rely on their families to raise them, but how many can they raise?
Upon hearing about Liangtian, Dou Weiyi's eyes lit up even more. He immediately understood what Lin Xi meant.
If septic tanks are built outside the city to collect sewage, then the owners of the fertile fields outside the city can use it on the spot when they are farming. This not only solves the problem of fertilizer and water for the fertile fields, but also solves the problem of transporting fertilizer and water over long distances.
This saves time and effort, and is absolutely beneficial to the people!
As long as the harvest improves, it's not unreasonable for him to pocket some of the "grain tax" profit!
Dou Weiyi became more and more excited as he thought about it, and couldn't help but clap his hands and praise: "Brilliant! In this way, we can solve the problem of toilets in the city and also fertilize the fields outside the city. This is truly a win-win situation."
Dou Weiyi looked at Lin Xi, the second "commoner," and his eyes were full of admiration!
Gao Mengli lowered her head and pondered for a moment. Thinking of the tree bark soaking in the old house, it was almost time to start making paper. She straightened her expression and said, "I will draw the blueprints for this public toilet for you in a while. I suggest that you arrange a supervisor for the outhouse."
Selling toilet paper and maintaining public restrooms creates jobs and helps alleviate unemployment. Sanitation workers could also be hired to clean up garbage; you could even charge shops a sanitation fee.
As far as she knew, the county magistrate had a group of old, weak, sick, disabled, lame, and broken-armed people. Although she didn't know where he found them, he had always acted as a "matchmaker," and solving other people's family problems was not a long-term solution.
If all those people had ways to make a living, then finding a wife might be even easier.
Just because he "takes care" of the disadvantaged, that county magistrate deserves our help.
Dou Weiyi's eyes lit up with surprise upon hearing Gao Mengli's words.
"Madam Lin, how did you come up with such brilliant ideas! This sanitation fee not only keeps the shops clean but also provides income to support the sanitation workers. It's ingenious! And for the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled, if they can have a proper job, it's a way for them to make a living."
Finally, we've gotten to the point he cares about most! Money!
This way, he wouldn't have to ask the government to calculate the commercial tax every time, and he could get the extra tax!
Because they have "public property," they no longer need to manipulate taxes!
This is truly a cause for great joy. Indeed, there are many hidden talents among ordinary people. These two "commoners" actually possess the business acumen of tycoons, which is truly admirable!
But then he thought about paper and got stuck again...
This paper is a rare commodity. Using paper to wipe your butt? No matter how you look at it, it seems like a luxury that's impossible, absolutely impossible.
Dou Weiyi looked at the two of them expectantly, her eyes shining, "Then this paper..."
No matter what, this paper issue must be resolved for him!
"Oh, rough paper will do. My family is making some right now! I'll give you a discount. Five small sheets for one coin each, and we'll still make a profit!" Lin Xi kindly offered this advice when she saw him struggling.
Dou Weiyi's eyes shone brightly like 2000W light bulbs, and her heart pounded like a raging storm. "You...you people can make paper?"
Lin Xi didn't take it seriously, "Yes, it's not that difficult."
Mengli in his family knows so much! After all, she used to watch a lot of adventure and lifestyle channels, so she has all the theory, she just lacks practical experience!
It's always easier to do things by standing on the shoulders of giants than to come to conclusions through your own hard work.
Dou Weiyi's expression cracked when she heard Lin Xi's nonchalant attitude...
Dou Weiyi's eyes widened. He said it wasn't difficult?
The art of papermaking has always been a secret, and many people have studied it their whole lives without ever finding the method. Yet he described it so casually.
It's true that comparing people is a recipe for misery, and when it comes to goods, you simply can't compete.
Dou Weiyi paced back and forth excitedly, feeling as if mountains of gold and silver were beckoning to him. He, Dou Weiyi, was about to become incredibly rich!
He looked at the two of them excitedly, "If this rough paper is really as cheap and practical as you say, not only will the problem of toilet paper be solved, but we can also sell this paper to the people, which will be another source of income!"
He wanted to get that damn public toilet built right away!
Blueprints, that's right, blueprints!
He immediately pulled out a "divorce agreement" from his pocket, the back of the paper facing Gao Mengli. He then took out his dry, cracked calligraphy brush, put it in his mouth, and handed it to her. "Here, quickly draw the blueprints, and I'll arrange for someone to build it right away today!"