Chapter 288: The Family's Enduring Prosperity
After listening to Shirakawa Kaede's plan for Shikaku, Nagata Masaru and the others also understood what he meant.
The Hanawa Basin in the center of Kazuno City has been developed into a central resort integrating shopping, leisure, culture and accommodation.
The surrounding hilly grasslands were converted into a ski resort, which is even used for dual purposes: grass skiing in the fall and skiing in the winter.
Going further into the mountains, you will find natural landscapes such as hot springs and waterfalls, as well as shrines of all sizes, which add a unique ancient flavor.
In addition, bicycle paths or hiking trails can be built around scenic forests and ponds, which will add to the charm of Deer Antlers.
But the investment required for such a huge project is also staggering. Although the main focus is on natural scenery, they need to do more decorative work.
However, building a resort in the city center is not a small expense. After taking all factors into account, it is conservatively estimated to be about the same cost as building an airport.
The railway plus the resort is undoubtedly an astronomical figure. Even though it is feasible, Nagata Masaru and his team still have many concerns.
“Don’t worry, the railway from Kakunoshio to Odate and the development of the Kakunoshio resort don’t have to be done at the same time.
We can just build the road first and then see how Lujiao develops in the future.
If it meets expectations, then we can continue to develop the resort, and even the development can be carried out in steps, for example, making timely adjustments based on the number of tourists. "
Making such a huge investment at one time would be difficult even for Baichuan Feng himself.
But the road can be built first, which is even more important to Lujiao than the resort.
Build the road first, then consider the situation of the antlers?
This is possible, because according to previous data, even the current passenger flow in Lujiao is sufficient to support the opening of a line.
Nagata Masaru and his colleagues did not reject such suggestions, and it was also the best measure to reduce risks.
"I have to say that Mr. Shirakawa's plan is incredibly bold and truly astonishing to me."
Nagata Masaru was indeed shocked by Shirakawa Kaede's generosity, and was also impressed by his broad-mindedness.
The natural conditions of Lujiao are one thing, but it is also rare that he has the courage to use such a large fortune to develop his hometown.
But what is even more rare is that this development investment is really attractive, and perhaps the future returns will far exceed one's imagination.
However, having said that, Nagata Masaru still has to consider the worst case scenario first.
“However, the above detailed decision still needs to be studied in depth within the group before a final decision can be made.
Regarding railway construction, what if the Japanese National Railways requires the sharing of the Odate-Kanosaku railway in the future?
The so-called co-tracking means that as long as the limits, track gauges, power supply systems, signal systems, etc. are compatible, trains of private railway companies, JR, and urban rail transit (subway) companies can operate directly on the same line.
This is not impossible. If Lujiao really develops well, the passenger flow will increase and the demand for vehicles will become more and more vigorous.
Well, at that time, when the Japanese National Railways proposed co-operation of the lines, it was difficult for them to refuse.
After all, it is a private railway, and its background is definitely not as strong as that of the state-owned railway.
But there is no need to worry about this. Generally speaking, this kind of thing will not happen, but even if it does, there are solutions.
"Then we will abandon the operation of various parking lots and focus on express services."
The so-called "every stop" means that it stops at every station along the way. The express train is the opposite, it goes directly from the starting point to the end point without stopping in between.
The parking speed is slow and time is wasted. If Shikaku is really popular, the demand for express service will increase.
In addition to the normal price, the express train fare also has the cost of express tickets. After calculation, this makes it easier to make a profit than various train services such as stops, express and ordinary trains.
"In the first few years before Shikaku was developed, we operated a mixed service. After that, we can specialize in express services and give the other services to the national railways."
After thinking about the suggestion given by Shirakawa Kaede for a while, Nagata Masaru and his colleagues thought it was a good idea.
“Regarding the construction of the railway, we agree in principle.
But again, all decisions require further investigation before entering the project establishment stage.”
“ Of course, I am very grateful to Mr. Nagata and Mr. Ogawa for taking the trouble to come to Akita.
If possible, please stay here for two more days. Shirakawa will take you to see all the places in Shikaku personally."
Baichuan Feng was already very satisfied that they could reach a preliminary cooperation intention.
At least the railway line in Lujiao has been settled, which has fulfilled one of his biggest wishes.
"In that case, I will come back to bother Junior Brother Baichuan another day."
The matter was almost discussed, and the exhausted Nagata Masaru and Ogawa Kazuo also stood up to say goodbye.
They had just arrived here and had not had a good rest yet , so it would not be too late to deal with the deer antler matter in two days.
"Two brothers, take care."
After standing up and seeing off Nagata Masaru and Ogawa Kazuo, Shirakawa Kaede also breathed a sigh of relief.
As expected, the power of the Ziming Society should not be underestimated. They can even discuss projects like railway infrastructure, which shows how large its scale is.
When I returned to the office, Sasaki Kikuji and Abe Arata were still waiting there.
"Mr. Shirakawa, if the railway in Shikaku is finally completed, I believe that in the future the residents of both places will thank you for your efforts today."
Sasaki Kikuji also admired Shirakawa Kaede for the great efforts he put into promoting the development of deer antlers.
Not to mention the return on investment, this kind of heart alone is rare.
With such a large sum of money, investing in other projects may yield much more substantial and stable returns.
But he chose to return to his hometown. How could we not be moved by his sincerity?
"Thank you for the compliment , Sasaki-san. I am just doing what I can do.
How Lujiao will develop in the future depends on timing, local reconstruction, and population growth, all of which are indispensable factors.”
It is one thing that Baichuan Feng wants to give back to his hometown, but he also has his own selfish motives.
If the railway is built and Shikaku's development reaches its expected goal, what will Shirakawa Kaede be like in Akita in the future?
The governor of Akita Prefecture may change, but the Shirakawa family remains forever!
Revitalizing the prosperity of a city with one's own strength is a great act.
This is equivalent to Baichuan Feng condensing his own godhood.
Hokuto Bank, Shirakawa Electric, and Kazuno Development in Akita City.
With all these layers added up, in the end, the Shirakawa family will surely be a long-lasting presence in Akita.
Alas, for the sake of sustainable development of the Shirakawa family, which has yet to be established in the future, Shirakawa Kaede has also taken great pains.
But this is not enough, Shirakawa Feng also wants to make his presence in Akita even more irreplaceable.
"Sasaki-san, the battery factory under Shirakawa Energy will also be officially established in Akita City this year."
"Yoshi, Mr. Shirakawa's contribution to Akita will be unmatched, and Akita will definitely remember everything Mr. Shirakawa has done."
After receiving Shirakawa Kaede's renewed promise, Sasaki Kikuji patted his hands with great satisfaction and praised him.
This was one of the agreements he reached with Shirakawa Kaede. The prefectural government supported the construction of the Kazuno Railway, but Shirakawa Electric also had to increase its investment in Akita.
With investment, there will be political achievements and a source of tax revenue.
Just last year, the headphone factories in Kazuno City alone were about to pay hundreds of millions of yen in taxes.
This is just a headphone factory, and the taxes paid by Kitato Bank are also quite a bit, and the two together are almost 10 billion yen.
One billion yen is almost unique among all the companies in Akita.
Think about the audio factory that is about to start production in Akita City, and the battery factory that has not yet been built.
Tsk tsk, just by imagining it for a while, Sasaki Kikuji couldn't help but feel a little excited.
As a major taxpayer, he couldn't help but pay attention to Baichuan Feng's existence.
As for the battery factory, it can be said that it was the product of the mutual consent of Shirakawa Kaede and Sasaki Kikuharu.
The latter requires political achievements, investment, and taxation; the minor environmental burden is not worth mentioning.
For Shirakawa Kaede, making a deal was one of the reasons.
At the same time, battery factories involve chemical industry, which is bound to be inseparable from water resources and also has a certain burden on the environment.
It is almost impossible to build it in the vicinity of Tokyo, so since it must be built elsewhere, why not come to Akita, my hometown.
Akita doesn't mind the chemical problems of the battery factory. It accepts both meat and vegetables.
Besides, Akita City is a coastal city, so the water problem has been solved.
Look, isn’t this a place tailor-made for a battery factory?
In addition, the battery factory belongs to Shirakawa Energy and is also controlled by Shirakawa Holdings.
As for why we need to establish an energy company, it is naturally for future planning.
Are there any energy-related industries in Akita?
Yes, wind energy.
However, this area is still under development.
It just so happened that Shirakawa Energy settled in Akita City at this time. Don’t you think this is a coincidence?
It is indeed a coincidence, but the development of wind energy is not something that needs to be considered at the moment.
Akita has no such plan at present. New energy will only become the trend-setter after the new century.
In addition to land, a large part of Akita's wind energy development will fall on the ocean.
The Port of Akita is similar to a bay port, and is surrounded by the land in Oga City to the north. This kind of place is very suitable for building a wind power plant.
However, due to the huge technology and cost, no one has yet entered this field.
If Shirakawa Kaede really wants to turn Akita into his own backyard in the future, then in addition to the economy and finance, the energy sector must also have sufficient weight.
He couldn't catch up with the traditional mining and metal industries.
Moreover, the reserves of these resources are limited, and many mines are on the verge of depletion, so there is no need for further investment .
Therefore, in order to overtake others, his presence is indispensable in the layout of new energy.
Even thinking further ahead, Hokkaido’s wind energy resources are more developed, would you like to explore them in the future?
Well, Shirakawa Energy exists for this purpose.
Everything is prepared for the future.
Wealth can guarantee your current status, but invisible investments such as energy can ensure the long-term prosperity of your family.
Alas, it still costs money in the end.
According to Baichuan Feng's estimation, he would need to earn money for a few more years before he could complete all the arrangements in his mind.
But fortunately, I am still young and can make money and enjoy life at the same time.
The agreed time is almost here, and after accompanying Nagata Masaru and the others to visit the antlers, it is time to fulfill my promise.
