"I have looked up relevant data. Taking Hongqi Commune as an example, the school attendance rate of the brigades under its jurisdiction is generally not high. Among them, less than 1% of girls can afford to go to school."
"Just at the starting point, our female comrades are far behind their male comrades. If things continue like this, the gap will get bigger and bigger. How can we respond to the great man's declaration that "women can hold up half the responsibility"? Maybe, our Qu County will be labeled as backward in thought."
Na!
Everyone was stunned.
It turns out that not allowing girls to go to school is so serious.
Old man Li favors boys over girls, and he was so scared that he started trembling again.
In this era where ideological awareness is above all else, collective interests far outweigh everything else.
But this is far from enough. Jiang Ningning knows very well that if she wants more girls to be able to read, the most important thing is to make parents willing.
Personal interests drive long-term growth.
Otherwise, they are forced to send their daughters/granddaughters to school due to pressure, and behind closed doors, they vent their anger on these girls and bully them even more.
This is not the result Jiang Ningning wanted.
“Female members will be given priority in generating income through the weaving sideline business.”
"When the girl finishes her studies, she will not only get work points, but also generate income for the collective, and contribute her own strength to support the country's call for foreign exchange."
"At that time, would parents still object to sending their daughters to school?"
"Of course not!" Old man Li responded excitedly, shaking his fist.
Bai Man thought: How did she change from being completely resistant to being willing?
In her heart, she was complaining about Old Man Li's lack of principles, and she didn't notice that she was also looking at Jiang Ningning with excitement and admiration.
A girl's education and the country's foreign exchange earnings are actually connected together.
Learned it!
I really learned something! !
"This matter concerns the entire Qu County, so it requires the Education Bureau, the Women's Federation, and the county to respond at the same time." After speaking, Jiang Ningning suddenly sighed.
Originally, everyone was still immersed in astonishment, imagining a better future.
This sigh was like pouring a basin of cold water over their heads, making their hearts rise to their throats.
"Secretary Jiang, do you have any difficulties?" a police officer asked with concern.
Jiang Ningning shook her head: "It's all my fault that I was in a hurry to report. I took a shortcut and caused misunderstandings among you police comrades."
Why is that?
The police officers, in turn, comforted her.
"Ah? How could that be? Secretary Jiang, please don't feel any psychological burden. We have delayed your time."
"How about this, I will personally lead the way and take you to the Education Bureau."
After the two police officers discussed it, one of them stayed to continue guarding, while the other took them to the Education Bureau on a bicycle.
The development of the situation was unexpected. Not only did the police not arrest them, they also kindly cleared the way for them.
Bai Man's whole mood was like riding a roller coaster. Her almond-shaped eyes would steal glances at Jiang Ningning from time to time, and she seemed to be hesitant to speak several times.
The little glutinous rice ball next to him suddenly said, "Auntie, don't you admire my mother very much?"
Bai Man's cheeks flushed slightly when her thoughts were exposed. She lowered her voice and asked, "Is it so obvious?"
"Oh, my mother is so amazing. So many people admire her. I'm used to it." He raised his head with pride.
Seeing that Xiaotuan was about to start bragging about himself, Jiang Ningning kissed his fair and tender cheek.
A kiss from him made her face red and warm. She blinked her big eyes and became quiet.
The pink and soft little balls are so cute.
Bai Man completely let go of her guard, raised her phoenix eyes, and looked at Jiang Ningning with a sharp gaze: "Secretary Jiang, do you really want to help the girls go to school?"
It is true that Jiang Ningning was exchanging work with the Education Bureau under her jurisdiction, but as for generating income through the weaving industry, it must have been an improvisation.
But it didn't stop Bai Man from being moved.
The reason she ventured into the black market to sell knitwear was to pay for the tuition of those girls.
These tasks were not completed by her alone, but by several other educated youth.
In response to the call to go to the countryside, they once came to the Sixth Brigade with full enthusiasm, but the heavy work day after day tempered the character of many people.
It wasn't until a four-year-old girl named Xia Xia repaired a tractor with her bare hands that a trend of sending girls to school was triggered in the village.
This incident rekindled a bright light in the hearts of Bai Man and other female educated youth.
During their time in the countryside, they knew that life was not easy for the girls in the village, and learning was the only way to change their lives.
They weave a lot of things, which Baiman takes to the black market to sell.
If they can be sold, it means there is a market, and we can propose to the brigade to start weaving as a sideline business, first let the women who can read do it, and then lead to the idea of urging girls to go to school.
Jiang Ningning nodded: "Yes."
At this nod, Bai Man's expression became even more excited: "How confident do you think we can earn foreign exchange from knitted products exports?"
Jiang Ningning was naturally not speaking without purpose or making random remarks. As a propaganda cadre, she needed to read newspapers from all over the country.
When she was sorting out materials a while ago, she saw the 1975 case of reed weaving from Baiyangdian, Hebei, exported to Eastern Europe.
Combined with the experience of later generations, she thought about it and said: "As far as I know, handicrafts are an important support for our country's current export and foreign exchange earnings."
"These woven products have good craftsmanship, but they are not distinctive. If we add traditional elements such as giant pandas and Chinese knots and exhibit them at the Canton Fair, they may be exported for foreign exchange."
In particular, the national treasure giant panda can be an important weapon for my country's foreign diplomacy. The cute appearance has attracted countless fanatical fans overseas to buy its peripherals.
Seeing that what she said was very feasible, Bai Man excitedly shook Jiang Ningning's hand and blinked slyly: "Do you want to believe me for once?"
He raised his hand upwards, inadvertently revealing a section of his watch.
Jiang Ningning's eyes fell on the exposed watch. As a military dependent who had been in the army for so long, she recognized it at a glance.
This old watch is equipped with an SS2C automatic movement, has 29 diamonds on the surface, and the word "military" is marked on the dial.
Bai Man was born in a cadre family, of course this did not surprise Jiang Ningning at all, and the 29 diamonds represented the meaning of - exclusively for cadres at the division level and above.
This watch is like a talisman to Baiman.
That was why she dared to go to the black market alone and would not panic even if she was caught by the police.
She has the confidence.
"letter!"
Jiang Ningning's expression became more sincere: "Because you have a pair of clear and bright eyes, brighter than the revolutionary fire in the caves of Yan'an."
"Comrades with this kind of vision are definitely good comrades of the people!"
"I am willing to trust you unconditionally."
People nowadays are so simple and honest, who has ever heard such novel and sincere rainbow fart?
Bai Mantou stood there in a daze.
Then I was so moved that my eyes turned red. This was the first person who trusted me unconditionally without knowing her identity.
Woohoo, she will call the chief dad later.
She, Bai Man, not relying on her background or family, but relying on her personal charm, finally made a like-minded good friend.
"Give me a few minutes."
When the donkey cart arrived at the destination, Bai Man wiped away her tears and jumped off the cart first.
"Ningning, I want to give you a surprise."
For some reason, Jiang Ningning's eyelids suddenly twitched nervously.
In the past, Xue Lao and Wen Xiuying always liked to say this, and as a result, things got out of control.
Alarm bells rang in her heart, her face became serious, and she refused righteously: "Manman, I really want to make friends with you, and I don't need any surprises."
As soon as the tea words came out, Jiang Ningning's heart skipped a beat, oh no! Why do I feel like I'm reluctant but willing to accept something?
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