Chapter 331 If you say so, they should thank us!
Facing Lu Anguo's words.
Su Wenchen pushed the enamel pot of brewed special tea in front of Lu Anguo. The steam from the freshly brewed tea rose in the summer heat, adding a bit of heat to the room.
"Director, I'm naturally eager to help with the research station."
"Director Cai wants a large number of bacterial samples, and Dean Lin and his team seem to want to use this opportunity to research biofertilizer technology that can compete with chemical fertilizers."
"We can cooperate with all of this."
"But there's no such thing as a free lunch—they need to provide some technical support!"
When Lu Anguo heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
"You're a calculating guy. You want others to work for you for free, and you also need technical support from them, right?"
Su Wenchen immediately looked aggrieved.
"Director, how could you think of me like that!"
"What do you mean by working for us for free? We are all working for the country, so why should we always be arguing about who does more and who does less?"
Hearing this, Lu Anguo rolled his eyes and cursed with a smile.
"Okay, I don't know you yet, aren't you just thinking about other people's skills?"
"You're taking it too far!"
"Tell me! What technology do you want from them? I'll try to get it for you when the time comes."
Su Wenchen immediately looked embarrassed.
"Director, we don't need any high-end technology. We just need their microbiology research institute's bacterial strain library to be open to us."
"As grain production increases, we are also planning to develop some food-related tertiary industries, such as breweries or vinegar factories."
"You are also aware that the core of this type of industry relies on microbial fermentation technology."
"Just like the fermentation of beer, its core is basically based on the yeast in it. Now the pure yeast strains screened and cultivated artificially have high fermentation efficiency and stable flavor, and also avoid the mixed bacteria in natural fermentation."
"If we wait until we can screen and culture yeast ourselves, the daylily will probably be gone forever."
"Also, the agricultural institute's seed bank has been very helpful to our farm. Our current seeds are still selected locally."
"There's still a big difference between them and the high-quality varieties selected nationwide by the agricultural institute."
"Director, you know that high grain yields are only due to good soil and high fertilizer levels. On the other hand, the quality of the seeds is also a very important factor in increasing yields."
"So, what do you think, Chief?"
Seeing the embarrassed look on Su Wenchen's face, he was not polite at all.
Lu Anguo said helplessly.
"There will definitely be no problem with the agricultural institute, because the promotion of improved varieties is something that both they and our department need to participate in."
"And after establishing a research station here, they can also use the vast land on your farm to breed higher-quality seeds."
"But it's impossible to open up the entire bacterial culture bank to you!"
"The bacterial species are not just the beneficial bacteria like yeast you mentioned, there are also various other viral bacteria."
"We'll open it to you when the time comes. If anything goes wrong, not only you, but none of us can bear the responsibility!"
"The best I can do is help you get food fermentation strains from the strain library. Forget about anything else."
"But the land hasn't even been finalized yet, and you've already started planning the procedures for building a tertiary industry?"
"Aren't you a little too anxious?"
Su Wenchen flattered him directly.
"Director, I believe in your ability!"
"You've personally taken action, so this little piece of land should be easily captured!"
Lu Anguo snorted coldly and said unhappily.
"Don't flatter me. I can't guarantee that this will succeed!"
But then he picked up the teacup on the table happily, even though he said he was unhappy.
But it is still pleasant to be complimented by capable subordinates.
But the next moment!
Lu Anguo took a sip of tea and spat it out.
"Pooh! Pooh! Pooh!"
"What kind of tea did you make for me? Why is it so unpalatable?"
Su Wenchen was immediately puzzled and picked up the teacup he had always used and took a sip.
“It’s not hard to drink!”
"Director, this was given to me by someone from the handrail factory in Xuzhou who was delivering a few people for rehabilitation."
"They say it's used locally to make tea, and it's good for nourishing the liver and kidneys, and strengthening the bones and muscles!"
"It's really uncomfortable at first, but it will be fine after a few more sips."
“I think it tastes really good!”
When Lu Anguo heard this, his face wrinkled and he looked at Su Wenchen.
"You think this tastes good, it seems the conditions here are really tough!"
"But can it really nourish the liver and kidneys?"
Su Wenchen thought about it and replied directly.
"It's not that miraculous, it tastes alright to me anyway. But a lot of people here say it's effective, so it might be helpful!"
Seeing this, Lu Anguo nodded.
"Okay, I'll call the boss and report it!"
"Can your phone be connected directly to the department's dedicated line?"
Su Wenchen shook his head.
"Right now, there's only one dedicated line at the headquarters. The red dedicated line here hasn't been connected yet!"
Seeing Su Wenchen say this, Lu Anguo had no choice but to pick up the phone and start the time-consuming process of transferring the call one level at a time.
Su Wenchen had no way to deal with this situation.
This is also the reason why he usually asks the headquarters to communicate with the department.
Because there is a dedicated line there, you can call the department directly.
There is no dedicated line here, so calling such an organization requires various transfers and identity confirmation.
If you can get through after ten minutes, it’s considered fast.
Looking around, Su Wenchen found that the chimney of the branch canteen was spewing out thick smoke, so he walked straight towards the canteen.
As soon as I entered the cafeteria.
Su Wenchen felt that there was almost no difference between here and outside, as if he had entered a steamer.
The next moment, there were all kinds of crisp sounds like the sound of a kitchen knife chopping food and the sound of a spatula flipping a large iron pan to stir-fry food.
Accompanied by the busy shouting voices mixed together, it seems very busy.
At this time, several tables were put together at the table where people originally ate in the cafeteria.
A young employee, sweating profusely, was shouting at Ren Dachuan at this moment.
"Director Ren, the people in the field said they've finished their mung bean soup, and they're asking if the meal is ready."
"The mung bean soup in the deep well should be almost done. I'll go check it out later and take it out and send it over to them when it's almost done!"
"Let them drink some mung bean soup first!"
After saying this, Ren Dachuan finished recording it in his notebook. As soon as he looked up, he saw Su Wenchen walking in.
So he hurried over.
"Director, you're here!"
"Sorry, I didn't see you just now!"
Su Wenchen waved his hand and looked at the clock hanging in the cafeteria.
"Everyone is busy, just watch me and do your own thing!"
When Ren Dachuan heard this, he nodded and hurriedly led his men to the deep well behind.
Su Wenchen pushed open the screen door of the back kitchen.
"Master Ma! How's it going? How long will the meal take?"
At this time, the old chef who was stir-frying with a spatula as big as a shovel in the cafeteria heard what Su Wenchen said.
After turning around, he grabbed the towel hanging around his neck and wiped the sweat off his face while speaking.
"Director, the steamed bread is almost done, and the dishes are ready too! I'll have Director Ren call someone over later, and they'll be ready to be served."
"Director, you haven't eaten yet, right? I'll make you one!"
Su Wenchen nodded and looked at the ten large pots lined up along the wall. Inside were potatoes, beans, eggplants, and other seasonal vegetables stewed in a large pot.
Although there is not much meat, but because of the amount of oil, the soup looks rich and tasty!
At least Su Wenchen, who had been working for the whole morning, was already feeling his stomach growling.
So I couldn't help but say it directly.
"Master Ma, please give me some first! I'm really a little hungry!"
Hearing Su Wenchen's words, the old master nodded immediately.
Then he stirred it with a large iron spoon and specially helped Su Wenchen pick out the few pieces of meat left in the pot.
Seeing this, Su Wenchen said directly.
"Don't pick the meat for me, just fight normally."
The old master shook his head.
"Leader, you've been working in the fields today too, so you need to take good care of yourself!"
Looking at the large plate of stew with rich soup, Su Wenchen really couldn't help himself.
He took out two steamed buns made with two kinds of flour from the steamer that had been opened for heat dissipation on the other side.
I couldn't help but pick up a piece of food with chopsticks before I even walked out.
He just gave a thumbs up towards the cafeteria.
“It tastes good!”
"Everyone has worked hard today. After you finish loading the food, take a good rest at noon! There is still a big dinner waiting for you in the evening!"
Master Ma also said this with a smile.
"Compared to bending over and harvesting wheat in the fields, the work we do in the cafeteria is nothing!"
"But Director, if you really want to arrange for us to eat only white flour! If we eat as much as we want, I'm sure we'll eat up all the white flour left in our warehouse in one meal."
"Just save this for entertaining guests."
"Besides, it's such a waste for us country folk to eat white flour!"
"Just some noodles will do."
Su Wenchen shook his head.
"As long as this food is eaten, there is no waste!"
"Who says country people don't have the right to eat white flour?"
"Besides, the rush to harvest is time-sensitive and demanding. We have to work from four or five in the morning until six or seven in the evening, so we need to eat well to make up for it."
"Also, with the new grain coming into the warehouse, even though it's impossible to eat fine grains every day, we can still have some extra meals during festivals like New Year's Day!"
"Okay, just steam it as I tell you this afternoon."
Seeing Su Wenchen said this, the old master could only grin.
"Okay, then we'll do as the director says and eat all-white flour buns tonight!"
Just after Su Wenchen went out with the meal.
I haven’t taken many bites yet!
Then Lu Anguo and his driver hurried in.
Seeing this, Su Wenchen put down his chopsticks and said.
"Director, you finished the call so quickly!"
"It just so happens that our cafeteria food is ready!"
Lu Anguo looked at Su Wenchen eating with big mouthfuls, and his stomach immediately started to protest.
He sat down opposite Su Wenchen and said unhappily.
"You're really fast, you've already started eating while I'm making a phone call!"
"If Xiao Wu hadn't seen you coming to the cafeteria, I wouldn't have been able to find you."
"Okay, stop eating, the leader is waiting for you!"
"Go answer the phone!"
When Su Wenchen heard this, he immediately inquired.
"The leader is still looking for me!"
"Director, can you give me a hint? How is the leader feeling?"
"If I'm not in the mood, I'll call him back later."
Lu Anguo rolled his eyes.
"Get lost! I didn't even hang up the phone. I thought you were right at the door!"
"So the leader is still waiting for you over there!"
"If you're not in a hurry, just let the leader wait!"
As he said that, he picked up another steamed bun from Su Wenchen's bowl.
Then move the dishes in front of you.
Su Wenchen was speechless as he watched Lu Anguo actually eat the food on his plate.
"Director, you're so rude! I've already eaten!"
Lu Anguo waved his hand.
"When we were sad in the past, we all ate from the same dish in the department!"
"I don't even dislike you, but you dislike me!"
"Okay, go ahead!"
"Otherwise, if you get impatient, don't say I didn't warn you!"
Seeing this, Su Wenchen did not dare to delay and stuffed the steamed bread in his hand into his mouth in just a few bites.
He looked at Lu Anguo helplessly, then quickly walked back to the office.
When he picked up the phone on the table, he could even hear the slight sound of breathing amid the noise of the electricity.
Then he cleared his throat and spoke directly in a respectful tone.
"Leader, I'm Su Wenchen."
"Director Lu said you have something to tell me!"
Hearing Su Wenchen say this, a low but somewhat relaxed voice suddenly came from the other end of the phone.
"What? You've given me so many things to do, and I can't come to you?"
When Su Wenchen heard the tone of the voice on the phone, he immediately pretended to be aggrieved.
"Leader, you can't wrongly accuse people!"
"Our director took the initiative to bring people here. The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences also took the initiative to build research stations here!"
"It has nothing to do with our farm."
When Su Wenchen heard this, a low voice suddenly came from the phone.
"Oh! So those lands were proposed by Lu Anguo himself?"
"Then I have to criticize him severely. How could he assign you such a heavy task?"
Hearing this, Su Wenchen immediately spoke righteously.
"Don't worry, leader. We are not afraid of heavy tasks. Even if the tasks are heavy, we will definitely do our best to complete them!"
Upon hearing this, the sound of a teacup being put down was immediately heard from the phone.
"Hmph! Slippery!"
"Aren't you afraid of the heavy task? If you don't propose it, can Lu Anguo arrange it for you directly?"
"Okay, I won't argue with you anymore!"
"I heard from Lu Anguo that the data from your experimental fields shows that the saline-alkali land you have treated has reached a yield of 500 kilograms per mu?"
"Can you guarantee this output in the future?"
When Su Wenchen heard this, he quickly explained.
"Leader, this is the data from the experimental field. How can we guarantee this data in the future?"
"You should also know that this small experimental field is naturally easy to take care of."
"Weeding, fertilizing, watering, no matter how meticulously you take care of it, it's just the work of a few more people."
"But once large-scale planting is carried out, how can such conditions be achieved?"
"Boss, I won't hide it from you. This acre yields 500 kilograms. That's all thanks to us hiring several experienced farmers who meticulously tend to the crops every day!"
"However, this piece of land is indeed improved saline-alkali land. The purpose is just to confirm the upper limit of the yield of the improved land."
For Su Wenchen, he certainly cannot directly guarantee this output.
Because he was very clear about the difference between experimental land and normal planting.
As he knew, the highest yield in the country's experimental fields could reach 700 kilograms per mu.
But that is the yield that is produced because the land is fertile enough, the fertilizer supply is sufficient, and the best varieties are available.
Then Su Wenchen scratched his head again.
"And, leader, the yield per mu of this saline-alkali land is over 500 kilograms. That would sound good if I reported it to my superiors, wouldn't you agree?"
"However, I can't guarantee a yield of 500 kilograms per mu, but I can definitely guarantee that the current production here will be doubled to the national average, which is 200 kilograms per mu!"
According to Su Wenchen's understanding, the average wheat yield per mu in the country is only around 200 kilograms.
The corn yield is slightly higher, but only about 300 kilograms.
Of course, this is the average yield per mu.
He knew very well that the grain production in the Northeast was much higher than this figure, but in some mountainous areas in the Southwest, the production was far below this figure.
Just like the Yellow River flood area here, the yield per mu used to fluctuate around a hundred kilograms, which was also a drag on the rest of the country!
Hearing Su Wenchen say this, the old man on the other end of the phone felt relieved.
What he feared most was that Su Wenchen would lose his composure and talk nonsense to him!
As the department in charge of national agriculture, he is naturally aware of the difference between laboratory output and output from normal land.
It was precisely because he knew this that he wanted to call to confirm.
In fact, he was also afraid that this promising junior, after gradually becoming more successful, would lose himself and make random promises.
Now it seems that Su Wenchen still maintains the same style as at the beginning.
Although he often says some empty words, he still focuses on stability when it comes to doing things.
This way he would feel relieved.
So he said it directly.
"Well, are you sure you want to take over these nearby saline-alkali lands?"
"You should know that after taking this position, there will be task targets every year!"
"Before, your farm was not classified as a grain farm, so there was no grain production quota."
"Your branch was established at the beginning of this year, so the standard of your mission this year is to be self-sufficient."
"But if the two million mu are allocated to you later, you will have to take on certain grain procurement tasks!"
"Also, there won't be any large-scale machinery supporting you later."
"Are you sure you still want so much land?"
Su Wenchen patted his chest and said.
"Don't worry, leader. We are reclaiming saline-alkali land to help the country solve its problems. Why do we still need state support?"
"only"
Before he could finish his words, there was a cold snort from the other end of the phone.
"I knew you had the conditions. I can tell what you're going to do the moment you stick your butt out!"
"Don't keep me in suspense, just say it directly."
Su Wenchen chuckled.
"Leader, you are such a big leader, how can you still use vulgar language!"
"I can't provide support here, but I have to give some policy support!"
"Without support from above, our progress will definitely slow down. We can't set the annual procurement target at two million mu right from the start!"
"If that's the case, then you might as well just take my life!"
Seeing Su Wenchen's shameless words, the old man said angrily.
"What's the use of your life? I can only exchange it for food!"
"Don't worry, the grain procurement quota is also determined based on your actual annual land reclamation progress."
“As for policy, what policy support do you want?”
Su Wenchen rolled his eyes.
"Don't worry, leader. This is definitely not a policy that will embarrass you!"
"It's not a big deal. It's just about the tertiary industry that we might develop in the future. I hope the department can help with the purchase of some equipment."
The old man took off his glasses and rubbed his forehead.
"What the hell are you planning to do?"
"Can't you just let me have some peace of mind? Developing the tertiary industry? What are you planning?"
Su Wenchen whispered.
"It's not about developing a big industry, but when we have more output, selling the raw materials directly won't be as good as processing them ourselves!"
"Leader, you also know that with so much land in our branch, we will definitely need that person."
"With so many people, it's highly likely they won't receive the same salary as the main farm, so I have to make preparations in advance!"
"It's not enough to have no salary, but you can't have no benefits or even housing for employees!"
"Also, leader, think about it, aren't the products we produce mainly supplied to the local area? And our tertiary industries, whether agriculture or animal husbandry, are most likely food-related."
"When you talk to the local leaders, it will be easier for you to negotiate, right? We're not taking their land for nothing."
"We are proactively helping them with logistics, saving them energy!"
The old man was speechless when he heard this.
"According to what you said, they should thank us!"
But after thinking about it, the old man felt that he could really talk to them like this when the time comes. Maybe he could get their support without having to pay anything!
Now he felt that this kid's ability in talking was almost as good as his breeding skills.
When Su Wenchen heard this, he patted his chest and said.
"What's the point of thanking or not? We're all working for the country, how can we expect others to thank us?"
After hearing this, the old man felt that he had learned a trick, but he still snorted coldly.
"Okay, you're getting more and more eloquent every day. When you develop the tertiary industry, come back to me and I'll help you connect with them!"
"But I'm telling you, don't spread your business too wide."
"Is everything okay now?"
Su Wenchen said quickly at this time.
"Don't worry, leader. I have one last thing to do."
The old man said helplessly.
"That's enough!"
"The Ministry is not a wealthy landlord!"
Su Wenchen quickly explained.
"No, I have some other important matters to attend to. Our branch has also been slowly developing."
"But this place is different from the main field. There's no one who can carry it, which makes it impossible for me to leave!"
Then he said a little pitifully.
"Boss, my wife is about to give birth, and I haven't seen anyone here for three or four months."
"Even this month is my wife's due date, and I don't even know if the baby is born yet."
"Do you think the Ministry might consider sending someone capable?"
"We can't use people to death!"
For Su Wenchen, he really wanted to find someone like Zhang Zhenhua who could help him share some of the burden at the branch site.
This way at least he wouldn't be tied here all year round.
When the old man heard what Su Wenchen said, he felt a little guilty.
"Xiao Su, this is indeed a lack of consideration on the part of the department. I will seriously consider selecting someone to help you share some of the work. However, you also know that the core of Blue Water Farm is still you."
"Especially now that there's so much land allocated to you, you still have to take responsibility!"
"Well, I have a meeting later!"
"That's all for today!"
After saying this, the old man hung up the phone guiltily, because he had just met the other party's father-in-law in the yard, and the other party asked him to help take care of him.
The girl is about to give birth.
He agreed to it at that time, but now his wife is about to give birth, and the man is still busy at the branch farm and can't get away.
Although it was not arranged by him, the old man still felt a little guilty.
Su Wenchen also hung up the phone with some suspicion.
Why did he feel that his leader felt guilty at the end? Was it because he forgot to arrange someone to share the work with him?
After hanging up the phone.
After talking for a long time, Su Wenchen picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of Runrun Hou.
"Pooh!"
“What the hell!”
"Why is it so hard to drink!"
Then he realized that this seemed to be the tea he made for Lu Anguo!
Su Wenchen took a closer look and found that he had only drunk half of the water, and the ingredients in it didn't seem to be what he usually soaked in water.
He was a little dazed at this time, so he took the wrong one.
Since he already had some tea brewing in his own office cup, he only grabbed a small handful and put it in Director Lu's teacup.
Add medicinal herbs of similar shape.
Also, he was talking to Lu Anguo at the time, and it seemed like he hadn't really looked at it carefully!
Thinking of this, Su Wenchen couldn't help feeling a little guilty.
"So I'm using the rabbit feed to make Director Lu drink?"
"No wonder Director Lu said it was so hard to drink!"
"But they are all medicinal herbs, Director Lu should be fine!"
Looking at the feed water that had already been half drunk, Su Wenchen thought it would be better not to tell the director about this.
Otherwise, he was afraid that the director would come over and he would have no appetite for food!
(End of this chapter)
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