Feng Zhi-shuang immediately nodded, understanding Jiang Ye's approach. This kind of rotation also had the advantage of preventing the emergence of deeply entrenched local powers.
"Secondly, I plan to allocate a hundred trillion to invest in local entrepreneurs," Jiang Ye said.
Feng Zhi-shuang's eyes widened.
A hundred trillion?
What a grand gesture!
"Many people are actually willing to start businesses and have a certain ability, but they lack capital. As long as they are given some seed funding, they can make it work. Although there are bank loans and investors in society, these investments have very high thresholds. My hundred trillion has no threshold. As long as the person is suitable, the business is suitable, and there's a sliver of possibility, the money will be given away as a gift to see how many survive in the end," Jiang Ye explained.
"There are two small bosses on Bi Rong Star, Mu Gui and Benson. Both are artificial humans. These two started by roasting toads, then learned to roast fish. I gave them some money and sent them to the military canteen to learn cooking," Jiang Ye suddenly recalled these two small bosses, a smile appearing on his face.
"Now they are rapidly expanding on Bi Rong Star, having opened 36 stores with over ten more stores pending approval. They've even established a culinary school and recently secured eighty million in investment from investors. If they can continuously overcome difficulties in the future, they might become a catering empire in a decade or so."
"Since you've decided this," Feng Zhi-shuang mused, "I can help you find a team of auditors to review local business project applications. If suitable, we will provide appropriate investment."
"That's fine," Jiang Ye considered. "It's best to find people with no vested interests, understand?"
With her years of experience, Feng Zhi-shuang naturally understood Jiang Ye's intentions. "Several of my subordinates are specifically responsible for this. I can also invite some friends and professionals from other planets, rotating the team every so often and setting up an additional review panel."
"You will be the team leader, and I will be the deputy leader," Jiang Ye stated. "I want to personally review all investment projects, and anything exceeding thirty million requires my direct approval."
"Understood," Feng Zhi-shuang nodded immediately.
The two chatted about further details for a while, and Feng Zhi-shuang returned to her duties.
...
Three days later.
Jiang Ye Star and Bi Rong Star simultaneously launched their promotions.
[Grand Marshal's Hundred Trillion Investment Plan]
[If you have the passion to venture into the business world, please submit your business plan and detail your ideas]
[If your personal charisma and business blueprint can conquer Mr. Grand Marshal, he will provide you with startup capital, with a total fund pool of one hundred trillion]
These short, three-line advertisements were broadcast everywhere.
Advertisements frequently appeared on space stations, subway stations, and high-rise buildings, along with QR codes that, when scanned, provided more details and allowed online applications.
Countless people preparing for their journeys paused before the billboards, and those on the streets looked up at the tall buildings, lost in thought.
Online advertising was even more prevalent, with over half of the apps on Jiang Ye Star and Bi Rong Star featuring this advertisement, making it almost inescapable. A simple click could lead to the details page.
As people on both planets lay in bed at night browsing their phones, they would stumble upon this ad. Some would swipe it away after a glance, while others would fall into contemplation and then click on it.
In addition to official app advertisements, there were also reposting and giveaway events. For every hundred people who reposted the message, one would receive a cash reward. A simple click wouldn't hurt, and there was a chance to win money, so the repost count soared to three hundred million within a day. Many people's social media feeds were densely packed with this advertisement, more terrifying than a locust plague.
There were also more traditional methods: Feng Zhi-shuang hired over five thousand people to distribute flyers in the major bustling streets of both planets.
The flyers were designed for reuse; by keeping the flyers, recipients could use them as vouchers when businesses funded by Jiang Ye opened.
For example, if Jiang Ye invested in an ice cream shop, holding a flyer would allow one to exchange it for ice cream.
When Feng Zhi-shuang reported the advertising progress to Jiang Ye, she mentioned that this was only the first wave of promotion, and the current effect had achieved almost full coverage. If coverage was insufficient, she had over ten other methods to intensify the promotion.
Jiang Ye couldn't help but marvel at how advertising had evolved, with so many varied approaches these days.
Soon, thousands of applications were submitted.
An initial screening was conducted to eliminate applications that were clearly scams or submitted by fools. Then, applicants who appeared somewhat credible were sent interview times.
The interviews were held on the 26th floor of the Macroeconomic Building, with Jiang Ye and Feng Zhi-shuang personally leading their teams.
Most applicants intended to start small businesses, such as small restaurants or convenience stores.
The investment interviews for these small ventures were very swift, with each person taking only a few minutes. Jiang Ye spent most of his time listening quietly, and with a nod, tens of thousands or millions would be invested.
The small business owners who received investment were very excited. Some shared their experiences online, through videos or text and images, and the buzz quickly caught on:
"Mr. Grand Marshal looks very aloof, but he's truly generous with money!"
"I'm so grateful for the opportunity this planet has given me! I aim to open my store within a month. I'll be offering a half-price promotion before the opening, so please follow my account!"
"I feel like I'm dreaming! I thought the interview would be very rigorous, but I received a million-dollar investment in just a few minutes! I cried when I left the room!"
"My previous job was as a car washer, with no business school or entrepreneurial qualifications, but I still received investment. If you have entrepreneurial ideas, you should really apply and try; you might just get your startup capital!"
As the buzz grew, netizens even started ranking the businesses that received investments, competing to see who got the most.
For videos of small investments, the comment sections were filled with "So little, really pathetic, go back and ask for more money."
For videos of large investments, the comment sections were filled with "Awesome, getting so much money, must have some connections, right?"
Besides entrepreneurs with no financial means, more applicants were small business owners who already had companies. Some wanted to accelerate expansion, while others were temporarily facing financial difficulties. Jiang Ye often provided more substantial funding to these individuals because they were seasoned players with a higher probability of success.
In just one month, eight hundred billion in investment funds had been disbursed.
Of course, this money wasn't given without conditions; contracts were required upon receiving the funds.
Firstly, those who received investment could not use the money for lavish spending or emigrate to other planets. It had to be used for the business projects outlined in their proposals.
Secondly, Feng Zhi-shuang specifically commissioned the development of an app called "Boss's Diary." Every small business owner who received investment was required to continuously update their entrepreneurial progress on the app, uploading detailed records of their expenditures, which facilitated oversight by Feng Zhi-shuang's staff.
Finally, there was Jiang Ye's share, of course.