Chapter 360 Leader, you know me well. I usually don’t speak!
When the train's wheels rolled over the gap in the rails, it finally slowly stopped at the Jingshi platform amidst the steam.
After getting off the train, the platform was bustling with people.
The three of them didn't have much luggage, so they quickly got off the train carrying simple wicker boxes.
Under your feet is the hard concrete platform, and in the distance is the outline of the towering roofs of the ancient capital.
Listening to the surrounding broadcasts mixed with the conductor's whistle.
After leaving the platform.
Lei Bailiang stopped and looked calmly at Su Wenchen's face.
The corners of his tightly pursed lips moved, and he wanted to say something. After all, he came back as a member of a special communications team.
Even if he was already in Beijing, he would follow Su Wenchen unless he received any other orders from above.
Seeing this, Su Wenchen smiled and said to Lei Bailiang.
"Uncle Lei, I know you must be anxious, so why don't you go to Babaoshan first!"
"I'll take Zhou Qiang to the hospital to report first, and then see how the hospital arranges it. If the meeting is scheduled later, I'll go there too."
Lei Bailiang opened his mouth, and finally placed his calloused palm heavily on Su Wenchen's shoulder and said in a deep voice.
"Over to my old leader... I'm going to see him off for the last time!"
"Then I come back and devote all my energy to the follow-up work."
Su Wenchen agreed with a smile.
"Okay, Uncle Lei, you've worked in the Ministry of Foreign Trade for so many years, so I really need your help collecting all kinds of commercial technologies and equipment currently available abroad."
After the two parted at the train station.
Since this was a document sent directly from the hospital, this was also the first time that Su Wenchen came within this red wall.
But before he could take a closer look!
I was taken directly to the reception desk and someone followed me the whole time, leaving me no room to wander around.
The receptionist didn't ask any further questions. They just checked Su Wenchen's photo and issued a pass directly.
Then they directly told me to attend the meeting in the State Planning Commission conference room at 9 a.m. on the 11th.
Duoyu didn't say much. Of course, since the atmosphere here was so serious and there were no acquaintances there, Su Wenchen didn't ask much.
It would be bad if he said something wrong, and Su Wenchen didn't want to get himself into trouble.
After getting the pass, Su Wenchen was directly escorted out by security personnel.
His desire to stroll around was successfully suppressed, and all he saw along the way were a few house roofs and a few trees.
Coming out from the solemn red walls, Su Wenchen shook his head and headed straight for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry not far away.
Compared with the seriousness and solemnity just now, the atmosphere in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry seems more "down-to-earth".
He is no longer the unknown person that no one knows.
The people here are obviously no strangers to this young and famous chief of the Special Administrative Region.
The comrades at the guard room recognized him at a glance, greeted him warmly and let him pass without asking any further questions.
Along the way, many people passing by greeted him enthusiastically.
Su Wenchen felt that it was indeed easier here.
This time, Su Wenchen didn't have to wait long before he was taken directly to the leader's office.
Knocked on the door.
A familiar and steady voice came through the crack in the door.
"Come in, Xiao Su!"
Su Wenchen walked in with the mushrooms wrapped in oil paper.
The first thing I smelled was the faint scent of cigarette smoke and ink in the office.
The old leader was taking off his reading glasses and rubbing his eyebrows.
Seeing Su Wenchen come in, a warm smile appeared on his face, and he stood up and walked around the large desk.
Su Wenchen also greeted directly and respectfully.
"Boss, I hope I didn't disturb your work!"
The old man waved his hand, his eyes gentle and kind with the kindness of an elder.
"What do you mean by disturbing or not? I'm very happy that you can come."
But he looked at the package that Su Wenchen placed on the coffee table.
He immediately changed the subject and said unhappily.
"What is this? Why did you bring me something?"
Su Wenchen quickly unwrapped the oil paper package, revealing the fresh white mushrooms inside.
"Boss, this is grown in our Fengxian County mushroom base in the Special Economic Zone. It tastes great."
"The price is not expensive, just a token of my appreciation for you."
Obviously, Su Wenchen had also considered what to bring for the elderly.
It’s not suitable if it’s too common, and it’s not suitable if it’s something like the Golden Feather Chicken which is too expensive.
After all, if you eat a chicken that costs dozens of dollars, people will probably gossip about you if the news gets out.
In the end, Su Wenchen still felt that it would be more appropriate to bring something like this, which is not particularly expensive but relatively difficult to buy.
Hearing that it was such a simple gift with a hint of country, the old man's smile deepened. It was a real relief.
"That's great! I've read the report on the mushroom greenhouse you proposed for Feng County. It's very profitable and can also help fill the food baskets of the people. That's great!"
"I accept this kind gesture."
Then he asked, "Is everything settled at home? How's your little one? I heard he came to see you?"
"Why didn't you bring it here?"
Su Wenchen's eyes dimmed slightly and he shook his head.
"Ali is in the Special Administrative Region with her children, and now that I'm here, I can't be with them."
The old man sighed knowingly and sat on the sofa opposite.
"This is how our work is. We often have to prioritize the 'big family' and the 'small family', and we often lose sight of one while focusing on the other."
"Your parents are helping take care of the kids over there, so you can rest assured. By the way, you've been selected for the 72nd round of preparations. Have you reported yet?"
Su Wenchen nodded.
"Thank you for the recommendation, boss. I just got my pass and was notified to attend a meeting at the Planning Commission on the morning of the 11th."
The old man shook his head, a sigh appearing on his face.
"Do it well, but I didn't suggest it to you this time!"
"That was my old boss's final proposal to the higher-ups. He said you possess a unique international perspective in diplomacy, and he hopes you'll join us. Perhaps you can help us identify and address any shortcomings."
Su Wenchen didn't expect that it was the old man with the dying words who pushed him.
Thinking of tomorrow's memorial service, I was silent for a moment.
Seeing this, the old man continued.
"You don't have to be too sad. As long as you complete your work well and help the country develop, the old leader will be satisfied."
"You should go with me tomorrow to see me off for the last time!"
"After delivering it, I threw myself into work. That's why the meeting was chosen for the day after tomorrow."
"What do you think of the 72 Plan?"
When Su Wenchen heard this, he leaned forward slightly, his expression became serious, and he adjusted his mental state before speaking directly.
"Leader, actually, the reason I came this time is to visit you and report on my work progress."
"Secondly, regarding this 72 plan, I have some ideas I'd like to share with you and hear your opinions."
"The introduction of this program is a major opportunity for the agricultural development of our SAR. I hope to create more possibilities for agricultural modernization in our SAR and even for the entire country in the future."
"Oh? Tell me more about it."
The old minister's eyes lit up, and he was very satisfied that Su Wenchen was not passively waiting for the task, but came proactively with thinking.
After all, when he first started trying to recruit someone from his old boss, what he valued most was the other person's willingness to take the initiative.
Because he felt that development opportunities would not come by just waiting, and even if they did come, he would not be able to seize them if he did not take the initiative.
He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and waited for Su Wenchen to continue.
Su Wenchen organized his thoughts and concisely reported on the Special Administrative Region's exploration in saline-alkali control, golden-feather chicken breeding, and animal husbandry expansion over the past year.
Particular emphasis was placed on the initial success of the "salt-alkali killer" bacterial community, the scale limitations faced by fast-growing chickens, and the deep processing potential of economic crops such as Dangshan pears.
After the introduction, Su Wenchen said in a sincere tone.
"Leader, this large-scale technology introduction is a rare opportunity in recent decades."
"Whether the West will continue to restrict us is still unknown."
The old man waved his hand, interrupting Su Wenchen's preliminary preparations.
"Just tell me what your SAR wants to introduce! Don't I know you?"
"Tell me about it, I'll give you some reference!"
When Su Wenchen heard this, he smiled innocently.
"Leader, you know me well. I usually don't speak!"
"This time our SAR really needs to introduce a few projects."
Then Su Wenchen began to talk about the various projects he planned to introduce.
"First and foremost, the most basic is the fertilizer production line, although our organic fertilizer business is doing quite well."
"But when it comes to increasing grain production, chemical fertilizers are still the key."
Hearing Su Wenchen's words, the old man thought of something and asked directly.
"I remember the Academy of Agricultural Sciences also built an experimental base in your special zone, didn't it?"
"I remember they wanted to use organic fertilizer, so why is the effect not good?"
Su Wenchen shook his head.
"I can't say it's bad, but it's still different from chemical fertilizers. And why should we choose between one and the other?"
"Since chemical fertilizers increase yields but damage the soil, organic fertilizers increase yields slightly less but can gradually repair the soil."
"Especially when combined with our alkali-control fertilizer."
"At present, in our special zone, we have initially tested and developed a relatively suitable fertilization plan in the past six months."
"We use high-yield chemical fertilizers, ordinary organic fertilizers and our special alkali-control fertilizers in a certain proportion."
“It’s possible to grow high-yield crops without harming the land.”
"Leader, this year's autumn corn harvest in the experimental fields at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences has already yielded a maximum of 900 kilograms per mu."
“Bang!”
The teacup that the old man had just picked up fell down in an instant.
"What was the yield per mu of corn in your special zone during the autumn harvest? Nine hundred kilograms?"
"Are you sure you're not kidding me?"
Su Wenchen has done a lot of unbelievable things before.
So this time, the old man didn't really think that Su Wenchen was just talking nonsense.
But he still wanted to confirm whether he had heard it wrong or the other party had said the wrong thing.
Su Wenchen smiled and nodded.
"Leader, this can all be found at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. How could I possibly lie to you about this?"
“It’s just that the cost of fertilizer is a bit high.”
"Also, this isn't the limit. If we combine it with high-yield varieties, Dean Lin and his colleagues say it's possible to achieve a yield of over 1,000 per mu."
Su Wenchen was actually not too surprised by the output of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
After all, after the later improvement of high-quality varieties, it is no longer a big problem to produce 1,000 kilograms of corn per mu.
After hearing Su Wenchen's confirmation, the old man picked up the teacup, took a sip, and calmed down.
After thinking about it, he said.
"So you want to introduce another batch of fertilizer production lines?"
"Xiao Su, let me be honest with you. Regarding the introduction of Plan 72, the higher-ups have already convened a brief meeting with the leaders of our agriculture, chemical, metallurgy, and light industry departments."
"Because of your Yuehua Rabbit two years ago, we just got more than a dozen large-scale fertilizer plants built in advance for our agricultural department."
"So it's not easy for me to fight for it this time!"
Su Wenchen immediately felt aggrieved.
"Leader, the fertilizer plant that was built at that time didn't include our special zone!"
"And the division at that time was based on provinces. Our special zone no longer belongs to Jiangsu and Anhui provinces."
"I've been so shameless before that I can get some fertilizer for my experiments, but you can't ask me to be shameless and go to your door every day to ask for it!"
"Besides, a small portion of them were exchanged for the Moonlight Rabbits from our farm!"
Looking at Su Wenchen's aggrieved expression.
The old man was also a little scratching his head.
"Didn't the Special Administrative Regions exist yet at that time?"
"How about I help you negotiate with the provinces? I'll give you a batch every year!"
Su Wenchen paused.
"How much is the average salary per leader? If it's enough for our entire Special Zone, I'll definitely have no objection."
The old man said helplessly.
"You're going too far. How big is your place? To use it for your entire special zone, you'd probably have to use half a year's worth of production capacity from a factory there."
"There are only a few provinces, and there's so little fertilizer. How can anyone agree to this?"
Su Wenchen said immediately.
"So, leader, we're still producing too little, and our country is too big."
"The first dozen or so are just a drop in the bucket!"
"I think we have to fight for it. Chemical fibers and steel are definitely important."
"But I think agriculture is also the foundation of our country's lifeline!"
"What was the purpose of our country? Wasn't the original intention to protect people from being bullied and to ensure everyone had enough to eat?"
"Don't you think so?"
Hearing Su Wenchen's words, the old man couldn't help but nodded.
"You have a point."
"So, I'll try again at the meeting the day after tomorrow. You can prepare then and see if you can get another chance."
"After all, our country's foreign exchange funds are limited, so I can't guarantee whether it will work."
Su Wenchen nodded immediately after hearing this.
"I know. That's the second item we're going to introduce in the Special Administrative Region!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man couldn't help but interrupt.
"And the second item?"
“How many items are you planning to introduce?”
Su Wenchen immediately raised his little finger and smiled apologetically.
"Not many, just a few!"
"For the second project, we are planning to introduce an advanced poultry hatching environment control system."
"I discussed this with the American advance team members during a reception a few days ago."
"Their breeder farm over there already has an advanced poultry hatching environment control system."
"We can precisely control the environment according to the type of poultry, and adjust the temperature and humidity to the most appropriate level at each stage."
"This will significantly increase the hatchability of eggs compared to our current earthen incubation method."
"For our Blue Water White Feather fast-growing chickens, the biggest limitation in scale expansion is the hatching process."
"Then the third item is that we plan to introduce a large-scale feed amino acid production line."
"Planning to build the first large-scale state-owned feed factory in China."
"This industrially produced feed amino acid can make up for the shortcomings of natural raw materials."
“To bring the amino acid ratio in the feed closer to the ideal requirement pattern of the animal.”
"On the one hand, this amino acid can increase the daily weight gain of pigs, poultry, fish, etc."
"On the other hand, it can also significantly reduce the amount of high-protein ingredients such as soybean meal in our feed formula."
"In this way, we can save a lot of feed costs in the later stages of our fast-growing chicken farming."
"The fourth item we are going to introduce."
When the old man heard this, he showed a helpless expression.
"There's a fourth item?"
"You're planning to take over the entire import project in the Special Zone alone, right?"
"I asked you to come here to check and fill in the gaps, not to ask for exorbitant prices!"
Su Wenchen blinked.
"Leader, I'm just checking for deficiencies and filling them up!"
As he said this, he stretched out a few fingers to measure.
"You see, agriculture, metallurgy, chemicals, and light industry are all areas where we are lagging behind and urgently need improvement."
"You can't let us slip away this time!"
“And we only introduced four projects, how come they were contracted out?”
The old man rubbed his head.
"The Ministry of Metallurgy submitted three projects, the Ministry of Light Industry submitted two, and the Ministry of Chemical Industry submitted two. However, their chemical industry and our agriculture are actually one project."
"After all, their fertilizer production is also for our use."
"They want to put into operation a batch of advanced synthetic ammonia reaction towers and urea granulation towers."
"And then you come up and add four more items to my list. How can I even open my mouth?"
"Okay, tell me the last one!"
"It doesn't matter what happens next."
Su Wenchen blinked and cut to the chase.
"In the end, it was actually the research station that needed it. They asked if we could import a batch of advanced automatic temperature-controlled fermentation tanks and advanced foreign precision centrifuges."
"These two are currently the most advanced equipment for cultivating edible fungi."
"With this equipment, our SAR can take the lead in promoting the development of edible fungi."
"Boss, there are more mushrooms than just fresh edible mushrooms like shiitake and oyster mushrooms."
"There are also fungi and various yeasts."
"Leader, our Huanghuaihai Plain is also a major wheat-growing area."
"As long as the fertilizer plant and feed factory ahead can be built."
"As long as there are sufficient raw materials for grain and meat, we can also gradually expand into the processing of various broiler chickens, fermented flour products, and even oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and alcoholic beverages."
"I am confident that within five years, our Special Administrative Region will become the country's most important chicken supply base and food processing center."
After hearing what Su Wenchen said, the old man fell into a brief contemplation.
Obviously, after listening to this round, he has understood Su Wenchen's development positioning for the Special Administrative Region.
These four introduced items are all centered around the goal of food.
Fertilizer plants increase grain production, which creates surplus grain for feed production and raw materials for further food processing.
The feed factory was put into production after cooperating with each other.
The scale of fast-growing chicken farming can undoubtedly be expanded rapidly.
This way, we have sufficient noodles and meat, two important raw materials, and then, with the fermentation bacteria, we can promote the development of fermentation industries such as alcohol, sauce, vinegar, and MSG."
It can be said that most of the industries needed for food processing are available.
The old man had to admit that the other party's plan was indeed clearly positioned and highly feasible.
To be honest, this plan did impress him, regardless of anything else.
Unfortunately, he cannot make the decision directly this time, mainly because the funds are limited and there are four more projects at once.
I'm not sure if he can get this.
After a pause, the old man spoke directly.
"Xiao Su, I am indeed very optimistic about your special zone development plan, but I cannot decide whether it will succeed or not."
"So, when you go back, carefully prepare detailed materials based on your plan."
"Remember, the content must be solid and highlight the exploratory role of your special zone and the subsequent contributions it can provide."
"You can bring it out at the meeting the day after tomorrow."
"Whether it will work depends on what the higher-ups say, but you still have to be mentally prepared. Funds are limited this time, so we definitely won't be able to take care of everything."
"In negotiations with the United States, sovereignty issues are discussed by the top leaders of both sides."
"The issues regarding the following projects were discussed by our preparatory group."
"But there are responsible persons in each department. Even if your special zone does not land a project this time, you should not be upset."
"We still have to complete the reception work for this visit."
"You have to remember that this is for the country. The 72 Plan is a national project. You have to take a long-term view and not just focus on your own little piece of land."
The reason the old man said this was actually because he was afraid that Su Wenchen would be disappointed and work emotionally, which might lead to accidents.
After all, with so many departments competing for this little bit of meat, he naturally had to give Su Wenchen a heads-up in advance.
When Su Wenchen heard this, he made the promise directly.
"Leader, don't worry, I can guarantee this. Even if our special zone doesn't get a single project, it will be a disaster."
"We certainly won't have any emotions."
"At most, our special zone will develop more slowly and contribute less to the country."
“The people are just suffering a little.”
"Besides, even you, the official director of the Special Zone, said so. How could we have any emotions?"
The old man was speechless.
"Look, look!"
"That's not even emotional!"
"Okay, stop showing me this miserable look."
"Our department will definitely do its best to help you. Although I hold the title of Director of the Special Zone Management Committee, it's just a title."
"But I will definitely try my best to help you."
"Your special zone is at the forefront of exploration. You must explore the way forward and lay the foundation for the country!"
"So there should be a certain number of them, but the specific number will depend on how the leadership decides."
"But I warn you!"
“Even if these projects are implemented, you must not only meet the needs of the Special Administrative Region itself, but also look to the future and benefit a wider area and people!”
"That way, the higher-ups will give you more consideration."
Su Wenchen instantly understood what the old man meant and made his promise directly.
"Leader, I understand! I will definitely consider and prepare a plan from the perspective of the overall national situation!"
The old man nodded with satisfaction when he heard this.
The two then chatted about other issues in the ministry and some policy trends that needed attention.
Seeing that it was getting late and fearing that he would disturb his boss before getting off work, Su Wenchen took the initiative to stand up and say goodbye.
The old man personally escorted him to the office door.
"Xiao Su, go ahead and do your best in the Special Administrative Region! Make our agriculture and our country more prosperous!"
"Of course!" Su Wenchen answered solemnly again.
Walking out of the heavy gate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the winter afternoon sun seemed a little cold.
Su Wenchen's mood seemed to be filled with a warm current.
To be honest, he did have the idea of grabbing projects for the Special Administrative Region this time, but he threw out four projects at once in the hope of bargaining.
But unexpectedly, the old leader did not even suggest cutting one or two projects for him.
If these four major projects are all implemented in the Special Administrative Region, the development of the Special Administrative Region will undoubtedly enter the fast lane.
However, this time Su Wenchen also got a lot of information from the old man.
That is this project, and many departments are keeping an eye on it.
If funds are limited, he has to think of ways to get as much as possible for himself.
After all, their special economic zones are the main source of foreign exchange earnings, so what's wrong with eating a little more?
This is the only way to earn more foreign exchange!
Su Wenchen even thought about whether he could find a solution through Ronald.
If that doesn't work, you can just set up a small production line and try it out first.
(End of this chapter)
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