Reborn in 1985: From Selling Braised Duck to Becoming the World's Richest Man

The township head also vigorously attracted investment in order to revitalize the local economy.

Any businessman willing to invest and build a factory in the area can receive strong support from the township head.

However, unlike Jiang Tongji, the head of Taoyuan Township, this township head ultimately chose a businessman from another region.

With the strong support of the township head, this businessman from out of town quickly established a factory and achieved considerable success in a short period of time.

Just when the township head thought that good days were about to begin for the township, the businessman from out of town did not choose to continue expanding his business locally, but instead transferred the money he earned locally to the city.

Because of this incident, the development of enterprises in that township has fallen far behind that of other townships.

This was simply because the township had given that outsider businessman too much support in order to revitalize the economy.

Because of this incident, the township head was ridiculed by the township heads of other townships for a long time.

"Mr. Liang, the support from the village is important, but it also depends on your own efforts."

Jiang Tongji also raised his wine glass and said to Liang Ming:

"Liangji Canned Food Factory was able to become the number one canned food enterprise in Taoyuan Township and even Taoyuan County in just a few months. This was not something that could have been achieved with the support of our township."

"So, not only do you drink this glass of wine, but I have to drink it with you!"

After saying that, Jiang Tongji also drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Seeing that Jiang Tongji was giving him so much face, Liang Ming also smiled.

Despite his considerable wealth, he owns businesses not only in Taoyuan Township and Shitou Township, but also in Taoyuan County.

His net worth has also exceeded one million!

But Jiang Tongji was, after all, a township head, an official, and this businessman could never compare.

"Mayor Jiang, you flatter me. I was just lucky."

Liang Ming said modestly.

"Luck is also a part of strength, so Mr. Liang, you don't need to be so modest."

Jiang Tongji smiled.

When Jiang Tongji addressed him as Boss Liang, Liang Ming's brow twitched sharply.

His relationship with Jiang Tongji, while not very close, was certainly not that distant either.

The fact that Jiang Tongji would address him in this way can only mean that the other party definitely needs something from him.

"Mayor Jiang, you didn't come to see me today just to talk about Liang's Canned Food Factory's achievements, did you?"

Having figured this out, Liang Ming didn't waste any more words and asked Jiang Tongji.

"Mr. Liang, you saw right through me. The reason I asked you out today is that there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Upon hearing Liang Ming reveal his thoughts, Jiang Tongji chuckled and said...

Liang Ming remained silent, waiting quietly for Jiang Tongji to speak.

"Mr. Liang, here's the thing. In our Taoyuan Township, there's a state-owned brick factory that needs to transform itself due to operational issues."

Jiang Tongji thought for a moment before speaking:

"The township government's current idea is to find local business owners in our township to see if they can take over the brick factory..."

At this point, Jiang Tongji looked a little embarrassed and said, "Boss Liang, as you know, there aren't many private business owners in our Taoyuan Township."

“There are even fewer private business owners with real resources; only a handful of people are willing to take on this brick factory…”

Hearing this, Liang Ming finally understood what Jiang Tongji meant.

"Mayor Jiang, so you mean you want me to take over that state-owned brick factory?"

Liang Ming countered with a question.

Liang Ming also had some recollection of the brick factory that Jiang Tongji mentioned.

The red bricks produced by that brick factory were of very good quality, and they used to sell quite well in Taoyuan Township.

However, with the reform and opening up, more and more small brick factories have emerged, and the prices and quality of brick factories in Taoyuan Township have gradually fallen behind those of private enterprises.

For this reason, the state-owned brick factory in Taoyuan Township also faced the risk of bankruptcy.

However, Liang Ming remembered that in his previous life, the state-owned brick factory in Taoyuan Township seemed to have persisted for another two or three years until the late 80s when it finally couldn't hold on any longer and was transformed from a state-owned brick factory into a private brick factory.

Unexpectedly, after his rebirth, the Taoyuan Township brick factory was going to be sold ahead of schedule.

However, after thinking about it carefully, Liang Ming also felt it was normal.

In the past life, Taoyuan Township had few good private enterprises, so the township could only focus its efforts on state-owned enterprises.

That's why state-owned brick factories were able to survive for several more years with this kind of support.

Today, Liangji Canned Food Factory has emerged in Taoyuan Township, becoming not only the first private enterprise in the township but also driving the development of other private enterprises.

Under these circumstances, Jiang Tongji would naturally reform all state-owned units in the township.

Therefore, all state-owned enterprises that suffered heavy losses were shut down and liquidated.

The laid-off workers from these bankrupt state-owned enterprises found it easy to find jobs because the local economy was doing well.

"Mr. Liang, I just wanted to discuss this matter with you!"

"If you're unwilling, I absolutely won't force you!"

Jiang Tongji was worried that Liang Ming would misunderstand, so he quickly emphasized.

He only thought of Liang Ming because he saw that Liang Ming had the financial means to take over.

But Jiang Tongji absolutely did not intend to use his power to intimidate others!

He would never force Liang Ming if Liang Ming was unwilling.

After all, Liang Ming is now the cash cow and the god of wealth of Peach Blossom Village.

As long as Liang Ming's Liangji Canned Food Factory continues to operate in Taoyuan Township, the township's economy can continue to develop steadily.

“Mayor Jiang, I understand what you mean. Acquiring the brick factory is not something I can decide on a whim.”

"After all, I haven't even seen the brick factory. Even if I wanted to buy it, I'd have to go and see it in person first."

Liang Ming smiled and said to Jiang Tongji.

Jiang Tongji, as the mayor of Taoyuan Township, had helped him a lot on a regular basis.

Therefore, now that Jiang Tongji needs help, he naturally doesn't hesitate to help.

Moreover, taking over the village's brick factory would not only allow him to build good relationships with the village government leaders, but also, if he managed it well, turn losses into profits.

It was just a matter of spending some money, so Liang Ming didn't care.

But when Liang Ming's words reached Jiang Tongji's ears, they had a different meaning.

He knew that Liang Ming had agreed to his terms, saying that he was willing to spend money to acquire the brick factory as long as there were no major problems.

Liang Ming's promise undoubtedly made Jiang Tongji very happy.

It wasn't just because Liang Ming gave him face, but also because Liang Ming really helped him solve a big problem.

“Brother Liang Ming, you’re right. Acquiring the brick factory can’t be arranged just by the two of us talking about it.”

"Let's find some time to visit the brick factory. If you're satisfied, we can discuss the acquisition then. What do you think?"

Jiang Tongji looked at Liang Ming with a serious expression and said solemnly.