Director Wang laughed when he heard this: "Now it seems that the Hongguang Brigade's advanced title is in jeopardy."

Secretary Zhou also laughed: "That guy was worried. He came to me a few days ago and asked me for advice. I suggested that he learn from Youcaoling and set up a chicken farm. He said he had no place."

"After Youcaoling delivered its grain this year, they said they wanted to buy some more from the commune. It seems they really are not short of money."

"What else is there to buy? I just paid off the hunger pay I owed the commune before."

"When Shaluo Village saw this, they were dissatisfied and said they should just raise chickens on the mountain that Caotou Village had returned to them and turn it into a chicken farm."

Everyone laughed: "These teams are really competing with each other."

Secretary Zhou said, "It's good to compete. Competition creates motivation and innovation. The meeting is about to start. I'm going to give Jiang Candy to this year's outstanding cadres. What are your opinions? Let's discuss them now."

Director Wang said, "I have no objection. Giving it to Secretary Jiang is well-deserved."

Li Cui'e, the women's director, agreed, as did Officer Zhao, and Minister Zhang of the Armed Forces Department. Accountant Sun didn't say anything either.

And so, it was time for the commune’s autumn summary meeting.

In the commune meeting room, the radio on the wall was playing passionate red songs, and about twenty people were sitting around a slightly mottled long wooden table.

Secretary Zhou stood up, cleared his throat, and after glancing around, he said, "We've gathered everyone here today mainly to review this autumn's work. Everyone, please share your situation. Shilin Brigade, please go first!"

Li Changgui, the captain of the Shilin Brigade, quickly stood up and said with pride, "This year, our Shilin Brigade has achieved remarkable results by growing sweet potatoes and selling vermicelli. Sweet potato production has doubled compared to last year, and vermicelli sales are also impressive. Thanks to these two products, we can supply them to the county supply and marketing cooperative, and sell them at the market. Our sales are more than double those of previous years, and every household in the village has received a washbasin!"

Secretary Zhou nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Liulin Brigade, it's your turn."

Wang Shusheng, the captain of the Liulin Brigade, stood up and said with a slight frown, "This year our village has a good fruit harvest, with not much loss. It's much better than in previous years. This year's grain production is also much higher than in previous years."

"Youcaoling Brigade, Secretary Jiang, tell me about the situation in your village." Secretary Zhou looked at Jiang Tang.

Jiang Tang stood up and spoke clearly, "Our Youcaoling Village has changed a lot this year. The asphalt road has been repaired, and the market is booming. Tea and vegetables are selling well, and the villagers' income has increased significantly. This is all thanks to Secretary Jiang. However, at this time of year in previous years, wild boars are rampant and often destroy crops, causing serious damage. We have to find a way to solve this problem."

"Secretary Jiang, our armed forces department can organize militia to help hunt wild boars." Minister Zhang of the armed forces department volunteered.

Jiang Tang quickly waved her hands: "Minister Zhang, that's great." However, she had never seen the extent of the wild boar infestation, so it was hard to say.

When it was the Hongguang Brigade's turn, the team leader scratched his head and said with a wry smile, "Compared to other brigades, our village seems to have fallen behind quite a bit this year. I came here to learn from everyone and see if there are any good ideas for development."

Secretary Zhou smiled and said, "Don't be discouraged. You can learn more from Secretary Jiang and Captain Li, and explore a development path that suits you based on the actual situation of the Hongguang Brigade."

After discussing the situation of each brigade, Secretary Zhou said, "Next, let's discuss preventative measures for heavy winter snowfall. As everyone knows, heavy winter snowfall can have a serious impact on agricultural production and villagers' lives, so we must prepare in advance."

Everyone expressed their opinions and the discussion became lively.

Finally, it was time to select advanced teams and individuals.

Secretary Zhou said, "After observing and understanding the situation for a while, I propose that Shilin Brigade be named this year's Advanced Brigade and Jiangtang be named an Outstanding Work Cadre. What are your opinions?"

"I have no objection! The achievements of Shilin Brigade and Secretary Jiang are obvious to all, and they deserve this honor." Wang Shusheng was the first to express his opinion.

Other representatives also nodded in agreement, and warm applause broke out at the scene.

After the meeting, Captain Li of the Hongguang Brigade quickly grabbed Jiang Tang and asked anxiously, "Secretary Jiang, I want to start a chicken farm. You have a lot of experience. Can you give me some advice on where to raise chickens?"

Jiang Tang looked at the flat, fertile land of the Hongguang Brigade, thought for a moment, and suggested, "Captain Li, the land in the Hongguang Brigade is fertile, so it's a bit of a waste to use it for raising chickens. I suggest setting aside ten acres of experimental land to try greenhouse vegetable growing. The market is already established, and once greenhouse vegetable growing is established, we can also set up a vegetable wholesale base. The profits will definitely be higher than a chicken farm."

Captain Li frowned. "What's a greenhouse? Building one in the field to grow vegetables? There's no sunlight?"

Jiang Tang said, "It's a greenhouse with straw on the roof. During the day, you can lift it up to let in the sunlight. The greenhouse I'm talking about is a warm greenhouse. You can grow vegetables for spring and summer in the winter."

"Can we grow vegetables in winter? Mr. Jiang, what's the method? You'd better explain it to me."

Jiang Tang touched his chin and said, "How about this, I'll go back and draw a diagram for you and write a plan for you to look at. I only saw this kind of thing in a book, so I don't really understand it."

Captain Li was deflated when he heard this. "I don't understand, Secretary Jiang. Although you're not our team's secretary, we're still from the same commune. You've helped other brigades, so you can't shirk responsibility when it comes to ours. I admit that I was a little prejudiced against you before. I sincerely apologize to you here, okay?"

Jiang Tang smiled: "Captain Li, you are too serious. I don't care about that. I have considered letting Youcaoling do this before, but they have many mountains and little land there, so it is not suitable. This method is really good. If it succeeds, it can solve the problem of citizens eating vegetables in winter.

Besides, vegetables are very expensive in winter, so the profit margin is high.”

Captain Li was skeptical: "Really?"

"Why would I lie to you? I was originally planning to write a plan and submit it to Minister Liang. If Captain Li is willing, we can do a pilot project in the Hongguang Brigade. It all depends on whether Captain Li trusts me."

Secretary Zhou listened for a while and thought it was feasible, so he asked Jiang Tang to write a plan and show it to him.

Jiangtang agreed.

As November approaches, the weather is getting colder.

Jiangtang is wearing thermal underwear today.

The seeds in the ground have been planted.

As for the rest, Captain Luo has already started organizing the villagers to shell peanuts and remove corn kernels.

Jiangtang went to deliver tea to a department store these two days.

The two supply and marketing cooperatives also replenished some goods.

The rest were all shipped to Shenzhou.

A new batch of funds has been injected into Youcaoling.

These days, the brigade organized a meeting to distribute grain.

The team was unusually lively.