Chapter 257 We Are All Here

Xia Shijie thought for a moment and asked Wang Zhensheng, "Old Wang, what do you think?"

"I said yes. The food factory can solve employment problems, address the survival needs of women comrades, and rally people's hearts, demonstrating the superiority of our system. It's worth doing."

We also need to trust Xiao Xie and his colleagues' research capabilities. You rode in that new car this afternoon, and you should know the value of their research to the automotive industry as a whole. They've already made significant contributions to the country. If they want to research food production equipment, I think it shouldn't be difficult.

We approve funding for them, and they develop new equipment to make money for the country, so the country still benefits from it.”

Xia Shijie smiled and said, "That makes sense."

He said to Xie Yun, "Submit the food factory's information and I'll approve it for you. Before I leave, I'll approve one last project!"

Xie Yun smiled and handed over the newly organized document package, "It's all here."

Xia Shijie: "...wait for me here!"

Xie Yun smiled and said, "We have to be efficient in our work. Build the factory as soon as possible and find a place for the women comrades as soon as possible, so that we can put our minds at ease sooner."

"That's the same principle."

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That night, Xia Shijie and his group stayed at the county guesthouse.

The next morning, the group headed straight to Meishan Commune and, accompanied by Yun Weiran, went to visit the rescued women.

They are now in a period of adjustment and confusion. The mountains that weighed on them in the past have been overturned, and all the relatives and rules that bound them are gone. But at the same time, their connection with the world seems to have been severed. Many people are at a loss and don't know what to do in the future.

Yun Weiran and Liu Chengjun have already done some work. They have settled the rescued women comrades in the commune. They have vacated the dormitories of the commune cadres for them to live in and requisitioned some vacant houses.

Liu Chengjun and the other two, as well as the women's director of Meishan Commune, took advantage of this opportunity to explain to them the national policies and the government's attitude. They also told them many stories of advanced female revolutionaries, which to some extent was equivalent to providing psychological counseling for everyone.

Liu Chengjun and the other two also took the opportunity to teach them literacy and read, helping them build up the confidence to be independent.

When Xie Yun and others arrived, the mood of these female comrades had improved a lot. Some of them had already accepted the reality and began to help Liu Chengjun and the women's director to comfort other partners. The atmosphere was gradually improving.

At this time, leaders from the province, city and county came to visit them, which was really a very meaningful thing for them, and it was also very helpful for Yun Weiran and others to carry out their work.

Xia Shijie told them, "You are only freeing yourself from the bad things. From now on, you will no longer be exploited and oppressed, and you will no longer have to face violence and insults. You are human beings, you are yourselves! You are important to the Party and the country, to the government, and to the world. You are important simply because you are human."

Xie Yun elaborated a bit more. "Think about it carefully," she said. "You've been working since you were very young, and you've been working hard. Your labor, in exchange for work points, not only supports you but also your families. You'll be better off without them. It's not that you can't live without them, it's that they can't live without you."

That's why they desperately suppress you, insult you, and make you feel like you can't survive without them. In reality, they're afraid you'll leave, afraid you'll stop working tirelessly, afraid you'll stop being exploited!

No matter what they said before, you must forget everything they said. They are criminals now. Can you believe what criminals say?

You must believe in yourselves, believe in the Party and the government, believe in us, live your life with confidence and courage, and don't be afraid, we are all here for you."

Xia Shijie added, "The government will guarantee everyone's basic living needs. Qushui County is planning to build a factory, and once it's completed, everyone will be hired as workers. The provincial government will allocate funds to provide a basic living allowance of 8 yuan per person per month. I'm the First Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, so I have the final say on this matter."

Xie Yun led the applause.

Yun Weiran also took the opportunity to say, "We are now using a work point system. As long as everyone works, they can earn work points and guarantee their livelihoods. Now that we have the government to back us up, you don't have to worry about anything."

After meeting the person involved, Xia Shijie said to Xie Yun, "Hurry up on that food factory of yours."

"Got it, we're racing against time!"

Accompanied by Yun Weiran, the group took a tour of Meishan Commune. Compared with other places in Qushui County, this place is relatively backward, but compared with other counties, it is actually not bad.

Meishan Commune as a whole is composed of low mountains and hills, among which Majiagou is the most barren.

Agricultural experts came here to work for a period of time before. They made an agricultural development plan based on the local topography and soil characteristics, improved the soil, selected suitable seeds according to the soil characteristics, and planted some fruit trees. Overall, it is quite good.

Xie Yun also discovered that although this place was hilly, it was also rich in water. The Daqing River flowed through it, leaving behind many puddles and bubbles.

She asked Yun Weiran, "Have you ever tried raising fish here?"

Yun Weiran said, "There are fish in those puddles, but not too many. None of them have been farmed, they are all wild."

"Why don't you try raising some? Artificial fish breeding technology has been mastered for many years. Wouldn't it be great if we could become a town of aquaculture? If you want to raise some, I can help you find a technical expert to guide you."

Yun Weiran replied without hesitation, "Raise it! Invite an expert for us."

"become."

Xie Yun agreed readily, "When you guys are done, our food factory can also produce dried fish slices and we will buy them from you."

Xia Shijie said, "You should just get started first. Don't start fantasizing about the future before you've done anything!"

Xie Yun: "We are full of confidence and courage. We firmly believe that what we do can succeed!"

Yun Weiran: “…”

Don't take him with you. He just said he wanted to raise her. It's Xiao Xie who is imagining the future!

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They stayed in Meishan Commune for a day and a half, and then went directly to Taoyuan Commune. They first visited the old experts, and Xia Shijie also met Zheng Shuhua and Zhao Yingjie.

After learning about their research, Xia Shijie became eager to lure them to work in the military district!