"..." Guan Wenru hadn't expected this question.
Logically speaking, since the commune director has already spoken, the production team leaders should be willing to give it a try unless there are special circumstances.
After all, they are leaders, and they won't go against their leaders unless absolutely necessary.
Of these brigade leaders, Guan Wenru only had contact with Che Wang, the brigade leader of the Dahewan Production Brigade.
Needless to say, Che Wang would definitely be willing to give it a try, since his children have all started working at the processing plant.
But the other battalion commanders…
Guan Wenru glanced at the group of people, then unfolded the notebook in her bag, which contained their factory's production records:
"This isn't a forced sale, so the team leaders don't need to feel guilty. But I'd like to understand why. Could you explain? Is it because you don't trust the products from our factory? Or is there some other reason?"
Zhang, the production team leader of Zhangjiawan, frowned. "Director Guan, it's not that we don't trust the factory, nor that we don't trust the support from the army and the commune."
"Seriously... is this feed even suitable? Our team depends on those few cattle and sheep to survive; every penny of the collective's money is extremely precious, we can't afford to take any risks!"
Captain Li of the Lijia Gou Brigade nodded expressionlessly, "That's right, Director Guan. The machines are making a lot of noise, the feed is pressed neatly, and it smells pretty good."
But will the cattle and sheep gain or lose weight after eating it? Will they get sick? These are all unknowns! We're just a small family; we can't afford to gamble like that!
Hearing this, Zhou Tianlei tried to explain, "Team leaders, our formula was developed under the guidance of the agricultural technology station, and the raw materials are all strictly controlled straw, forage, and necessary concentrate supplements, scientifically proportioned..."
“Deputy Factory Director Zhou!” Captain Li of Lijia Gou Brigade interrupted him, “'Science' is something you can’t see or touch! In previous years, we fed them some hay and bran, and the cattle and sheep survived just like that.”
Now they've suddenly switched to these hard, compressed chunks... what if... what if someone gets sick from eating it? How are we supposed to explain that to the team? Who can take that responsibility?
Seeing that they were unwilling to listen to the explanation, Lei Yongkang said bluntly, "Our factory director Guan suggested that we could exchange cattle and sheep for feed, which would reduce everyone's risk."
Captain Li still shook his head, "Deputy Factory Director Lei, that's true, but this 'exchange'... is also using collective property to test it out! What if the feed we get back isn't good, and the cattle and sheep don't benefit from it, or even get thinner? Wouldn't we end up with nothing? The team can't bear that kind of loss!"
"..."
Guan Wenru pursed her lips and remained silent.
She understood their concerns, but if they were unwilling to buy feed, the feed would pile up in a few days.
If sales channels are not opened up, funds cannot be recovered, and the factory's operation will also encounter problems.
Just as she was about to continue persuading him, Che Wang, who had been silently smoking his pipe, cleared his throat, attracting everyone's attention.
In front of these brigade leaders, he declared, "Director Guan, our Dahewan Production Brigade trusts you! We also trust the factory run by our army and the commune! Here's what we'll do: I'll take out five sheep first! That should be enough to exchange for dozens of bags, right?"
Guan Wenru understood what Che Wang meant and nodded with a smile, "Of course it's enough! Captain Che, thank you for your support."
"Actually, we should thank Director Guan," Che Wang said earnestly. "Due to the natural environment here, many cattle and sheep suffer and go hungry after winter sets in!"
If the feed really works and can solve a lot of problems for the brigade, then I must give it a try. I'll trade five sheep for dozens of bags of feed!
I'll circle it separately and feed it to see how it goes!
Whether it's good or bad, we'll see in a month!
It's done! Our Dahewan area is the first to open up for exchange!
If it doesn't work...
Che Wang paused, then looked at Guan Wenru, "Director Guan, I believe it won't be a problem! Even if something does happen, Dahewan will accept the loss of these five sheep! Consider it paving the way for everyone!"
The other captains looked at Che Wang in surprise, not expecting him to have such courage.
Captain Li's face darkened, and he snorted, "Old Che, you're gambling with the team's sheep!"
"Sigh!" Che Wang waved his hand. "What gambling! Director Guan has worked so hard for our feed mill, running around doing all this work."
How much sweat did the soldiers shed to build the factory?
How much support did the commune leaders provide? We're just worrying about this and that, not even daring to try. Who are we letting down?
Besides, I trust Director Guan! When has she ever done anything she wasn't sure of? This feed can't be bad!
Guan Wenru felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she looked into Che Wang's determined eyes and heard his simple yet trusting words.
It felt good to be trusted, but she also knew very well that the reason Che Wang supported her without hesitation was because Che Wang's children had now become factory workers and were receiving government-funded jobs.
Therefore, Che Wang wanted the factory to continue operating more than anyone else.
Guan Wenru nodded to him with a smile, "Thank you, Captain Che! Thank you for your trust! I, Guan Wenru, assure you and all the captains here that this feed is produced by us strictly according to scientific methods and is absolutely safe and effective!"
"I'll remember this favor, Captain Che! Take the feed as much as you want. But if any of the cattle and sheep you raise have any problems after eating it, or if they don't grow as well as the others, I, Guan Wenru, will personally compensate you double!"
Che Wang laughed heartily, "Director Guan, you're too kind! No need for compensation! I believe you! It's settled then! I'll have someone bring the sheep over tomorrow!"
Che Wang's statement was like a stone thrown into calm water.
The two captains looked at each other; although their doubts had not completely disappeared, they were clearly much more relaxed.
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