Chapter 71: Do it on a whim
The workers laughed heartily, and one said, "The captain is feeling the pressure."
Someone else said, "Isn't that stressful? Whether the whole team can live a good life depends on him."
"No, no, no, rely on the team leader."
Someone also asked Xie Yun: "What are the four modernizations you are talking about?"
Xie Yun said, "I read in the newspaper that we will achieve industrial modernization, agricultural modernization, national defense modernization, and scientific and technological modernization in the not too distant future."
"How long is not too long?"
"I don't know. The newspaper didn't mention it. Anyway, the sooner the better."
“So what is modernization?”
Xie Yun replied, "The newspaper said the Premier said, 'Agricultural modernization refers to the step-by-step implementation of agricultural mechanization, water conservancy, chemical fertilizers, electrification, and improved seed varieties.' If these are achieved, then agricultural modernization should be achieved."
Someone said, "Then our agricultural modernization is inseparable from industry. Look, don't we all rely on industry for machinery, fertilizers, and electricity? We can manage water conservancy ourselves, and we carefully select seeds every year, choosing large, plump seeds to keep as seeds."
Xie Yun said, "You're amazing! You hit the nail on the head. Workers and farmers are one family, inseparable. The Premier also said that agriculture is the foundation and industry is the leading force, and they must advance in tandem. Without our farmers working the land, the people of the country will not have enough to eat, and what can we accomplish?"
Someone else said, "Binbin, you're such a talker! No wonder you can write articles. Tell me, are our brigade's work points really that valuable?"
Xie Yun smiled and said, "We have to trust the captain and believe that he can come up with a solution to lead us all to a good life."
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Captain Zhang Guangzong, who was highly expected by the majority of members, returned to the brigade, opened his enamel jar and drank some water, then closed the lid with a "ding-bang" sound, and quickly opened it again to check, for fear that the porcelain would be knocked off.
The accountant sitting next to him asked him, "What's the matter? Why are you willing to knock on your pot?"
Zhang Guangzong laughed and said, "I was pissed off by the girl from the Xie family."
The accountant looked at him and said, "You don't look angry even with your big grin on your face. What did Xie Binbin do?"
"She envisioned a bright future for everyone. She said that in the future, each work point in our brigade would be worth 10 cents."
"Why are you so angry? Looking forward to the future is a good thing."
"The problem is that she not only has a vision, she also thinks it can be achieved. It's up to me to lead everyone to make it happen."
Zhang Guangzong knocked on the table and smiled angrily.
The accountant laughed heartily. "Then work hard! Don't let the people down!"
Zhang Guangzong snorted and laughed: "You're all talking without any worries, right? We are the leadership team of the brigade. The brigade needs to develop, and no one here can escape."
Everyone present: “…”
Zhang Guangzong crossed his legs, one hand resting on the back of his chair, the other stroking his enamel pot. After a while, he said, "Although her idea sounds a bit unreliable, on second thought, it's not that unreliable. Come on, let's have a small meeting and think about what else the brigade can develop to increase collective income and the price of work points so that everyone can get more money at the end of the year."
Zhao Fuguo said: "Isn't that what we are doing now? Reclaiming more wasteland, planting more crops, and harvesting more food."
The accountant said, "You'd better forget about it. You're not as good as your Yan Guixiang. Wait a minute, I'll go get the old branch secretary and we can discuss this together."
Zhang Guangzong said, "Go quickly. Go to the warehouse and call Li Changshun as well."
"Why."
The accountant is a decisive person who does what he says.
Zhang Guangzong then said to Zhao Fuguo, "Where's Yan Guixiang? Go call her over too. She has a lot of ideas. Let her offer some advice as well."
"Okay."
Zhao Fuguo also left.
Zhang Guangzong was the only one left in the office.
He looked up at the rooftop, pondering what had happened in the Xie family during this period. He felt that there was something special about this high school girl. At least she dared to think. She had a good brain.
Many times, it’s not that people can’t do it, but that they can’t think of it, or even don’t dare to think about it.
There was a saying before, "The bolder the people, the more fertile the land." Although it is a bit exaggerated, it does make sense to some extent.
Perhaps, their way out in rural areas cannot be limited to farming.
Zhang Guangzong was just thinking about it when the phone in the office rang.
At this time, as long as the place is not too remote, the brigade has already made a phone call.
"Hello, this is the Liushutun Brigade. I'm the brigade leader, Zhang Guangzong."
"Captain Zhang, I'm Xiao Wang. I'm coming to the commune for a meeting this afternoon. It's at 2 p.m., so don't be late."
"Okay, I understand."
Zhang Guangzong hung up the phone. Xiao Wang was the secretary of Secretary Li of the commune. He called to inform Secretary Li that something had happened.
After a while, the brigade leadership team gathered together.
Yang Jingxiu said, "I heard you have an important matter to discuss in a meeting. What is it?"
Zhang Guangzong: "This is a matter of great importance to whether a work point in Liushu Village is worth a dime."
Yang Jingxiu: “…”
Are you dreaming?
Zhang Guangzong repeated what Xie Yun had said. Li Changshun, the warehouse manager, was the first to say, "Don't worry, what she said makes a lot of sense."
Yan Guixiang said, "I have an idea. We can plant more cash crops on these wastelands, such as peanuts, sesame, and cotton. The grain grown on the previous land can basically meet our needs, so it doesn't matter if there is extra grain or not. We can plant things that can be sold. The grain station charges a high price for these things."
Zhang Guangzong said, "It just occurred to me that we could move beyond agriculture and do something else. Right now, during the slack season, we do side jobs like weaving baskets or making brooms, but those don't last long and are just small-time endeavors. What if we could develop a long-term sideline, not just during the slack season, but year-round?"
Accountant Zhang Renjie asked him, "So what is this long-term side hustle?"
Yan Guixiang thought for a moment and said, "Open a flour mill? A towel factory? The two raw materials are wheat and cotton, which are more relevant to us."
Li Changshun said: "To set up a factory, you need a factory building, machines, electricity, technicians, and a supply of raw materials. There are so many links to connect with."
After he finished speaking, everyone looked at Zhang Guangzong.
Zhang Guangzong frowned in thought, then slammed the table and said, "Try it!"
Zhao Fuguo asked: "How do we try?"
Zhang Guangzong looked at Yang Jingxiu and said, "Brother Yang, elder brother, dear brother, I will go to the commune first to talk to him. If necessary, you can come forward. You have great reputation."
Yang Jingxiu nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go. If the commune doesn't work out, I'll go to the county."
As a disabled veteran, the government is very caring towards him.
Zhang Guangzong said, "That's it, let's adjourn the meeting. I just received a call and have to go to the commune for a meeting this afternoon. It's a good opportunity for me to talk to Secretary Li about this."
Yan Guixiang reminded him: "You have some good sense."
"Do I need you to remind me?"
Zhao Fuguo said, "No, we haven't discussed anything yet, why is the meeting adjourned?"
The accountant asked him, "What else do you want to discuss?"
"Let's discuss how to run the factory."
Yan Guixiang said, "What are you discussing? We haven't even started yet. You have to get this matter cleared up at the commune first. Once they agree, and most likely the county too, then we can discuss the details. As long as they agree, all other issues will be easy to resolve. Reporting to the higher-ups is the first step. Once that's done, we can discuss other things. Do I need to discuss this step with you?"
Zhao Fuguo shook his head, "No need."
"That's it, isn't it?"
Zhao Fuguo: “…”
Li Changshun said, "Old Zhao, just stop talking and listen to what Old Yan has to say."
Yang Jingxiu said, "Just make sure the brigade maintains good public order."
Zhao Fuguo: “…”
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