Chapter 48

Chapter 48

At this time, other nations were facing the same situation.

They wanted to learn Lin Beifans method of making cement and then use it to build houses for profit, but they soon realized that the raw materials for cement were scattered far and wide, at great distances from the city.

Transporting them would inevitably require a tremendous amount of manpower and resources.

After transportation, a large amount of firewood would be needed to fuel the kilns, or coal would have to be mined for the firing process, making the cost extremely high.

With such high costs, the price of houses would naturally be elevated, rendering them difficult to sell.

With the time and effort involved, it would be more practical to simply dig up clay and make bricks.

Thus, the method of making cement is like chicken ribsuseless when eaten but a pity to discard.

Inside the Xia Kingdoms imperial palace, upon hearing the news, Lin Beifan burst into a big laughter: You want to learn how to make money from me? Unless you have a cheat like I do, youll just be eating my dust!

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The refugees who had been clearing land and digging canals outside learned of these excellent houses and all rushed back to buy them.

After all, where else could they find such good and affordable housing?

They worked so hard. Wasnt it all for a bite to eat, for a place to call home?

With the food problem temporarily solved, it was time to consider housing. Only with a house can one truly have a home.

The second phase of 100,000 housing units sold out quickly, and everyone eagerly awaited the launch of the third phase.

So, with Lin Beifans nod of approval, the third phase of the housing project was launched ahead of schedule.

Through these concrete houses, Lin Beifan recouped 3 million in capital, which was more than enough to sustain the national treasury.

Rumor has it that he favored beauties over his realm, willingly giving away the iron mine

Ever since the collapse of the iron mine, it was completely abandoned by him! Iron is an important resource for every country; its not something that can be abandoned easily! Unless the mine is depleted, thats the only reason it would be discarded!

So, before giving it away, that iron mine was actually a spent mine, hollowed out and useless. Thats why he used this exhausted mine to exchange for great wealth from the Mo Kingdom. That was indeed a wise move!

Afterward, the collapse of the iron mine was unexpected yet within reason!

Rumors say that he doesnt understand politics, acts recklessly, and has dismissed the loyal Prime Minister and Grand General, along with many other old officials, turning the court into a complete mess

Ever since these old court officials were dismissed, the entire country has become a place where he has the final say, doing whatever he wants, appointing whoever he wishes!

Exactly so, with the old officials gone, labor-intensive and costly policies such as mining, land reclamation, and river dredging could be implemented smoothly, making the court highly efficient!

His approach is too radical. If those old officials were still around, they would probably have stopped his actions and influenced his decisions!

He is not ignorant of court politics; on the contrary, he understands them very well!

Rumors say he doesnt understand economics, distributing money at will, causing the national treasury to collapse

Now the facts have proven that his approach was correct! The national treasury did not collapse; instead, it has made a profit, and it has also stimulated the domestic market, making many people wealthy and greatly improving their lives!

Rumors say he doesnt understand military strategy, giving random orders, and without losing troops or weakening the Mo Kingdom, he provoked the strong military forces of the An Kingdom and Shang Kingdom

The Mo Kingdom has already lost 600,000 troops and poses no threat anymore! For the Xia Kingdom, the biggest threats are actually the An Kingdom and Shang Kingdom! After they annex the Mo Kingdom, their national power will grow, and the next target is very likely to be the Xia Kingdom! After all, a country ruled by a foolish emperor is easier to bully!

At this time, the Xia Kingdom is undertaking massive production, and if war comes, all efforts will be in vain! Thats why he took the initiative to strike, holding back the Shang Kingdom and An Kingdom in order to protect the rear! He traded the smallest price for the greatest peace!

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