Chapter 348 The power of life and death is in your hands, and a heavy burden is on your shoulders!
Faced with Su Wenchen's confident words, the old man also felt that this kind of chicken that almost overturned his understanding of agriculture might have really been bred.
Thinking of this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
"Xiao Su, you guys really exceeded my expectations this time. If what you said is true, this will not only solve the meat and grain exchange problem in your special zone."
"This can also solve the problem of people across the country having difficulty eating meat."
Soon the two of them were talking.
The jeep struggled through the last section of bumpy dirt road and finally arrived at the core area of the first branch of Blue Water Farm after the continuous drizzle ended - a place that could be tentatively called the "farm headquarters."
However, the current scene at the farm is far from what one would imagine a farm to be. Instead, it looks more like a noisy and muddy infrastructure construction site.
As far as the eye can see, there is basically a vast open space occupied by various construction materials and equipment, which is a bit messy.
Because it had just rained, the ground was full of moisture and became particularly muddy and soft.
The worker pushing the cart full of sand took one step deep and one step shallow, and the wheels often got stuck in the mud. Then a few quick shouts were rang out, asking the people next to him to lend a hand.
When Su Wenchen saw the old man frown slightly, he explained directly after seeing the scene in the distance.
"Leader, we are not only shouldering the heavy responsibility of the development of the Special Administrative Region, but also the subsequent foreign affairs reception work."
"So everyone will take the initiative to take time off to finish the work."
Su Wenchen was not lying. The sense of ownership and cohesion at this time were indeed much stronger than later.
Many farm workers feel that this kind of foreign reception is not only related to the reputation of the country and the farm, but also a matter of pride for themselves.
Su Wenchen only needs to do the logistical support work, and even has to ask the workers to control their working hours to prevent heatstroke.
The old man looked at the prefabricated panels being hoisted in the distance and the figures struggling forward in the mud. Although there was a lot of work to be done, he could still see a sense of vitality.
“Thank you for your hard work!”
These words seemed to be spoken to Su Wenchen, but also to the workers in the distance.
Then he said directly.
"Let's go! Let's go directly to your farm and take a look!"
This is the farm.
It's much better than the construction site.
Since the beginning of the year, the engineering team from the ministry has been repairing the farm first.
Even though it rained, it didn't have much of an impact on this place.
In the chicken coop, Su Wenchen pointed at the rows of chicks crowded in cages.
"Leader, this is our plan to promote this fast-growing blue moorhen on a large scale."
"If large-scale breeding can be achieved, it will not only rapidly increase meat production in the Special Administrative Region and meet the meat supply target, but also save a large amount of feed grain for the country."
"Compared with previous broiler chickens, this type of chicken has a higher feed conversion rate and grows faster."
"We, the Special Zone, earnestly request the Planning Commission to consider allocating a certain amount of special feed grain quota for our fast-growing chicken breeding program in the early stages of our Special Zone's development."
"We will strictly adhere to the plan to ensure that grain is used effectively and achieve self-sufficiency in broiler feed supply or even external supply as soon as possible."
The old man nodded, but still looked at the chirping chicks in front of him with curiosity.
"It doesn't look that different from a normal chick. Can it really grow to about three kilograms in just over forty days?"
Su Wenchen nodded and directed the way to the other side of the chicken coop.
"Leader, these were hatched not long ago, and these are about thirty days old. Do you think they are much faster?"
"This fast-growing chicken has many advantages, but its disadvantage is also obvious: it's not that delicious."
The old man frowned.
"Not that good? Is it hard to eat?"
Su Wenchen smiled and shook his head.
"It's definitely not that bad. As long as the chicken and pork are fresh, they won't taste bad."
"The texture of the meat is a bit rougher and not as delicate."
"Especially when compared with the blue water roosters that we carefully raise, the effect is very obvious."
"But if you compare it with a normal old hen, the difference is actually not that big."
After all, Su Wenchen knew that the old hens at this time had basically been raised for several years and would only be sold when they no longer laid eggs.
This kind of breeding takes too long, especially for hens. The meat quality is relatively average, and it is only suitable for making soup.
Hearing Su Wenchen's words, the old man was immediately relieved.
"It's pretty good to be able to compare with an old hen. Most of us only kill an old hen when there is a happy event."
"As long as there's something to eat, who cares about the quality of the meat?"
"I heard that the blue moorhens you carefully raise are quite popular in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai."
"But I think your focus should still be on fast-growing chickens. The scale of carefully raised chickens should be controlled."
"At this stage, your special zone should still be based on supplying meat supplies to the nearby people."
"Instead of mainly providing higher-quality meat supplies to leading cadres."
Su Wenchen nodded immediately.
"Boss, we have always controlled the production of this kind of high-quality chicken. To be honest, this time we do intend to launch a new variety of blue water chicken. We have currently bred this new breed of chicken and named it the Blue Water Golden Feather new breed."
"I'm mainly thinking about taking advantage of the foreign affairs reception opportunity to see if I can enter the US market."
"As far as I know, their country has a huge demand for meat, and the demand for chicken is the second largest meat after beef."
"If we can take advantage of this opportunity to enter their market, it will also bring more foreign exchange to our country in the future."
Hearing Su Wenchen say this, the old man immediately laughed.
"Oh! Another new species, Blue Water Golden Feather? That's a good name, but I can tell they're planning to overprice it!"
"It seems like you guys are prepared in advance this time!"
Su Wenchen just smiled and nodded.
"This kind of high-end meat can only be sold at a high price!"
"Also, this new breed of chicken, especially the roosters, is incredibly attractive in appearance. As for the taste, even we can't accurately control it."
"So this time, whether in terms of appearance or taste, the subsequent Blue Water Golden Feather will be an important high-end product for our export."
"As for our low-end Blue Water White Feather chickens, which are our fast-growing chickens, we will also consider gradually entering the US market after our Golden Feather chickens become well-known."
"This will also help our country earn more foreign exchange, and the development of industry will naturally continue to support agriculture."
"This mutual support will enable us to develop at the fastest speed and stand tall in the world again."
When the old man heard this, he nodded repeatedly.
"Yes, yes, you're right. We have already begun seeking to restore our seat in the United Nations."
"I guess we'll know the result in the next few months."
"The day is indeed not far off when we can once again stand tall among the world's trees."
"Then I wish you success in selling it at a high price!"
"But you shouldn't be overly optimistic. Breaking into the American chicken market isn't easy. As far as I know, the US accounts for 80 percent of the global broiler breeder supply."
"In the chicken farming sector, they are very far ahead."
Su Wenchen explained with a smile.
"Boss, we are very confident that we can compete with their domestic companies in the field of chicken farming."
"I have full confidence in this."
The old man looked at Su Wenchen's confident expression and nodded heavily.
"If you have ambition, then I wish you success."
"But there's one thing we have to make clear in advance: you can't do anything that's disrespectful during this reception. If others find it offensive, you can't get upset."
"If this affects the reception work, that is absolutely unacceptable!"
Su Wenchen straightened his back.
"We can definitely do this. If others think it's not good enough, it means our training is not good enough, and we will just redouble our efforts in the future."
"Since we want to enter their market, we can't act on emotion."
The old man nodded slightly.
"That's right. Let's go! Let's go to your auditorium to discuss the feed supply needed for your fast-growing chicken farming later."
"Once the Management Committee is established, you can have your Special Zone Planning Commission submit your plans."
"I'll arrange for them to approve it when the time comes, but this is what you said, two pounds of grain for one pound of meat. I didn't force you."
When Su Wenchen heard this, he smiled and said as he walked.
"Leader, we are also serving the people. We are not losing out by exchanging two kilograms of grain for one kilogram."
"And the more large-scale the breeding of these fast-growing chickens is, the lower the cost will be."
"I think that even if this is promoted in other regions, it would be best to focus on state-owned farms."
"As for domestic chickens, I recommend promoting the breeding model of premium chickens like the Blue Water Golden Feather."
"This way, state-owned farms can quickly provide sufficient meat supply to our meat-starved market."
"On the other hand, there is still a huge demand for premium chicken in our big cities."
"Leader, let me use myself as an example!"
"My current monthly salary is 140 yuan, and my wife and I make a little over 200 yuan each."
"Plus, we usually eat in the cafeteria, and the company takes care of our medical care and other things."
"So if I really have friends coming over, I'm actually willing to spend a dozen or twenty dollars to buy a premium broiler chicken to entertain them."
"This is also the reason why the black market price of our blue moorhens has skyrocketed in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai."
"One reason is that the output is low, and the other is that there is indeed demand in the market."
In addition, Su Wenchen only realized after visiting Beijing a few years ago that in terms of consumption capacity at this time, Shanghai is not as good as Beijing.
After all, the main consumers at this time are cadres.
During the Chinese New Year, he took some time out to visit the black market with Jiang Li.
But it’s not a real black market, but a folk market like the pigeon market early in the morning, which is not legal but not that illegal.
He found that the people in the capital still had a decent spending power at this time.
Basically, most meats, as long as they are displayed and the price is not outrageous, will be bought up immediately.
When the old man heard Su Wenchen's words, he seemed to be thinking about something.
"Do you think state-owned farms should be primarily responsible for supplying basic meat, while the members of the production teams below should focus on raising higher-quality meat varieties?"
"To be honest, before this, there wasn't such a clear dividing line between basic meat and high-end meat for the same species in our livestock industry."
"It's just that compared to pork and chicken, beef and lamb are a little more expensive and harder to buy."
Su Wenchen also continued to explain.
"Leader, this is actually a way to help some of the production teams increase their income. On the one hand, we should vigorously develop state-owned animal husbandry to first solve the problem of most people being able to eat meat."
"On the other hand, even though this problem is gradually being solved, eating well becomes a new problem."
"In the future, cities in various regions will definitely follow the same path as major cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Once there is sufficient supply of meat, they will also consider the issue of eating well."
"In this situation, if we don't solve it ourselves, someone else will, and then they will naturally have the final say."
When the old man heard this, his frown relaxed slightly.
"Your statement is quite rare. Do you think we will open up the market in the future?"
When Su Wenchen heard this, he was suddenly speechless. He realized that he had spoken too much!
At this moment, he wanted to slap himself twice.
It’s no wonder that many people become arrogant easily after achieving some success.
Su Wenchen himself didn't notice it at first.
Ever since he learned that a special zone was to be established and that he was the main planner, he couldn't help feeling a little elated.
This kind of floating is indeed likely to cause trouble!
When the old man saw the silent Su Wenchen, he smiled and shook his head.
"Okay, it seems we haven't gotten carried away. Although we do need to openly engage with the United States, there are still some issues that remain undecided."
"As for the future development direction, there is still ongoing debate. You'd better not get involved."
"Develop your special zone well, whether it's earning foreign exchange or pursuing development. As long as you don't keep jumping around and making statements, no one will bother you."
"When everything becomes completely clear, that's when you can show your potential."
The old man also thought that Su Wenchen was indeed a person who could get things done, so he thought of giving him a reminder.
After all, people who really get things done will be vigorously utilized no matter what happens in the end.
This is also the reason why he reminded Su Wenchen not to say more.
Su Wenchen naturally heard the old man's reminder and immediately nodded frequently.
"I understand the leadership. In the future, I will definitely focus on developing the Special Zone and leading the people in the Special Zone to complete its construction as soon as possible and turn this area into a breeding center for the entire East China region and even the whole country."
The old man nodded in agreement.
"Yes, development is the only way forward."
"Of course, you still have to arrange the foreign affairs reception. We are all on the same page in this regard."
"So this reception cannot afford to fail, especially since your stop here represents the first time our agricultural development has been showcased internationally."
"On the other hand, the use of microorganisms to treat saline-alkali land is also the first in the world to reach the level of practical application."
"You have to keep a close eye on these two aspects, and there must be no problems later."
Su Wenchen straightened his back and made the promise.
"Don't worry, leader, I will ensure that the task is completed!"
After the rain, although the roads in the Lanshuiyifen area were a bit muddy, the air was filled with wet mud, fresh wood and the warm atmosphere of the crowd.
But the auditorium in the northern part of the site was already crowded with people.
Hanging on the wall was a banner hastily made yesterday with new red silk cloth.
Warmly celebrate the establishment and listing ceremony of the Management Committee of the Northern Jiangsu and Anhui Salt-Alkali Land Management and Aquaculture Development Special Zone!
On the stage, in the middle stood the leaders of the State Planning Commission and the ministries and commissions.
Su Wenchen was wearing a blue Zhongshan suit and standing beside the two leaders.
Following them were representatives from the State Planning Commission of Jiangsu and Anhui provinces who were sent to attend the ceremony.
The two men had slightly complicated expressions. Although these four counties did not have a high status in their area, they would no longer be in charge of the plans for these four counties in the future.
They also felt a sense of loss in their hearts, but they still managed to maintain their decency.
Next came regional leaders such as Liu Guangde and Liang Huashu, as well as the directors of Pei, Feng, Xiao and Dang counties, who looked nervous but also expectant.
At this time, the audience was already crowded with farm workers from the branch farm, grassroots cadres from the four counties who had come to inquire, and some production team members who were willing to join in the fun.
They don't understand what it means to establish a special administrative region.
However, they just hope that they can live a life like the farm workers and have enough food every day.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for that important moment.
Soon, a leader who came with the old man read out the official document from China Y word by word in official language with a thick Beijing accent.
After the document is read, the highlight of the unveiling ceremony begins.
Two strong farm workers carried a heavy unit plaque covered with a large red cloth to the center of the stage.
However, the old man walked to the plaque but did not unveil it. Instead, he spoke directly.
"I am here on behalf of the higher authorities to explain to the people of our Special Administrative Region the significance of the establishment of the Special Administrative Region."
"The establishment of our special zone is not just about hanging up a sign and setting up a government office! It is about untying the shackles and helping our impoverished areas to rise up!"
"We want to get meat and food from this vast saline-alkali land, so we can live a good life! We want to turn all the former saline-alkali land into our improved farmland!"
After saying this, the old man looked directly at Su Wenchen with his old but sharp eyes.
"Comrade Su Wenchen, this sign is handed over to the Special Zone Management Committee, which means it is handed over to you!"
"The eyes of nearly three million people in the four counties are on you from now on. Every penny the country invests and every grain of food it allocates is counting on you to turn it into meat, eggs, and grain for the future!"
"The saline-alkali land is a tough nut to crack. Do you have the confidence to tackle it? Do you think you can ensure that the people of the Special Administrative Region can have a full meal during the weekdays and a bowl of meat during the Spring Festival?"
Obviously, the old man's words were not only a public call to arms, but also a soul-searching question, pointing directly to the fundamental mission of the Special Administrative Region's existence.
When Su Wenchen heard this, he looked at the pairs of expectant eyes below, and his chest heaved slightly.
But then he took a deep breath, met the old man's gaze, and responded word by word in a clear and loud voice.
"After I, Su Wenchen, hang up this sign, I will be tied to the more than 3,000 square kilometers of land in our four counties and to our millions of people."
"If salinization and alkali are not brought under control, aquaculture will not be able to scale up, and people will not have greasy or meaty foods on their tables, I, Su Wenchen, will never leave the front line!"
When the audience heard Su Wenchen's words, it was like a drop of gold and stone, with the determination and perseverance unique to young people.
It also instantly ignited the passion of the grassroots cadres and members below the stage, and applause surged like a tide.
Obviously, most people know that poverty has lasted for too long here, and they hope that a strong leader will emerge to lead them out of poverty.
When the old man heard this, he immediately showed his most obvious smile of the day.
"good!"
"Then let everyone see the leader of our special zone!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he and Su Wenchen grabbed a corner of the red cloth.
“Hula!”
The big red cloth was pulled off by both of them!
A line of powerful black characters, "Management Committee of the Special Zone for the Management of Salt-Alkali Land and Aquaculture Development in Northern Jiangsu and Anhui", appeared prominently!
Then the audience burst into thunderous applause again.
Su Wenchen tasted the meaning of power for the first time amid the complex and awe-inspiring gazes of many excited members and the four county directors in the audience.
A different taste than before.
From now on, Su Wenchen will no longer be just a farm director or some other technical title.
Rather, it is a political symbol that is closely related to the "special zone" and the well-being of millions of people!
Su Wenchen looked at the pairs of members who came from four counties below. He also saw a hint of hope in their eager eyes.
He took a deep breath, and the feeling in his chest was no longer pride.
Rather, it is a sense of surging power that comes from being extremely recognized, entrusted with important tasks, holding the power of policy and direction, and being about to show one's talents!
It is the sense of mission that has the power of life and death in your hands and a heavy burden on your shoulders!
It is also the ultimate romance of pioneers that is unique to this era.
(End of this chapter)
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