The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 242: Everyone is Making Money

Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Everyone is Making Money

Ji Yang had already thought it through, as long as he didn’t get involved, offering everyone some benefits was the right thing to do, after all, they were all following his lead.

As for what Wu Laofu said regarding having a share that Wu Mi would claim on his behalf, Ji Yang didn’t say much, considering it a gesture for Wu Mi and others, not being interested in that bit of money.

After explaining the situation, on the way back, Ji Yang also stopped by Qian Huifang and her sisters’ place to explain things to them.

He believed that with the Qian Sisters’ intelligence, they should know what to do.

The distribution of benefits before everyone else realized what was happening was actually not a loss for the village at all. What they cared about was the fee collected at the time of land transfer, and in that respect, Ji Yang planned to raise the standards.

A day passed, and Ji Yang chaired a team meeting.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Ji Yang then said, "I believe everyone has heard some news, about the rice wine brewing in Wushu Village."

Those who were familiar with Qingyuan Village certainly understood.

Ji Yang continued, "Although there is an investor who has set up a pharmaceutical factory, they are more focused on selling the rice wine. Now a small jar of this rice wine is worth hundreds of thousands outside, and due to raw material issues, it is a case of ’some goods cannot find a market despite their price.’"

Huang Yu said, "Before, it was the pharmaceutical factory operating, and there wasn’t much the village could regulate."

Ji Yang replied, "That was before, but now I hear that the Chu Family’s pharmaceutical factory is being transferred to another business due to relocation, and since the rice wine formula has been made public, the market has gone into chaos."

Everyone hadn’t really considered this angle before, so Ji Yang asked, "If everyone learns how to brew rice wine, will a lot of people enter this industry?"

Gu Xiaogui said, "Indeed, that is the situation. Many are buying rice and medicinal herbs, all hoping to brew their own."

Ji Yang said, "But those are just short-sighted individuals. Think about it, what will the situation be like for the land next, and what about the prices of raw materials?"

With that statement, everyone’s eyes suddenly gleamed.

Qian Huixian, however, gave Ji Yang a look. She knew the details through her sisters, and the sisters had even assumed different identities to talk with Wushu Village; she, too, had a stake in it.

Seeing that Ji Yang was only talking about it now, she knew it gave everyone some time.

Ji Yang then said, "We don’t know the exact situation yet, but one thing we do know is that there will be an intensification of land transfers coming up, and our village needs to quickly establish a policy. No matter how they transfer the land, we need to collect fees, and that’s no small sum of money."

Zhang Feng said, "I’m aware that some of the rice and medicinal herbs used in the rice wine must come from Wushu Village to be effective, so in that case, their value will skyrocket."

Qian Huixian said, "That kind of ingredient wine is very valuable. An acre of rice can brew more than five hundred pounds of wine, with profits in the tens of millions. Wushu Village only has so much land and soon every hill will probably be leased out."

Ji Yang looked at Huang Yu and said, "The government must pay close attention to this matter and see it as important. We can’t have any problems arise."

Ji Yang felt that he had done all he could. Even if the local villagers didn’t make money from this, the offspring of wealthy families from outside would come, and the earnings would end up in their pockets.

At this moment, everyone’s eyes shone brightly, having caught onto something.

After surveying everyone’s reactions, Ji Yang said, "Quickly finalize the relevant content and issue a document."

Huang Yu replied earnestly, "Secretary Ji, rest assured, we will handle it promptly."

After the meeting, Huang Yu followed Ji Yang to his office, and in a low voice, asked, "What exactly are you thinking?"

Ji Yang answered, "If it’s possible, give everyone some time. Whatever they can achieve is their own business. The only thing is, don’t get yourself too entangled in it."

Huang Yu immediately understood and said, "I know what to do now."

"Yes, no matter what we get now, we won’t be at a loss. When all these influential people come later, we just need to make a bit of a profit."

"I see. It seems they haven’t realized it yet."

"Yes, those families are only concerned with brewing the rice wine and perhaps procuring some raw materials, but in fact, land is the most valuable asset, and that’s something that cannot be avoided."

Huang Yu hurried off, also wanting to secure a share of the profits from this venture.

Ji Yang reconsidered the whole situation. The powerful families would certainly catch on soon, and they might use their influence to pressure him. With the distribution underway, for them to acquire a large amount of land, they’d have to pay a lot more.

Ji Yang did not wish to simply hand over advantages to those people.

But Ji Yang knew, pressure on himself would become immense with time.

Following Ji Yang’s meeting, the entire Qingyuan Village began to churn with undercurrents, everyone making their way toward Wushu Village.