Guan Wenru looked at the other team leaders and said, "Team Leader Che has taken the lead, thank you for his trust! Team leaders, each of our livestock teams will take five or six cattle and sheep for the experiment. It won't have a big impact on the overall situation, and the risk is controllable. The factory will guarantee priority supply of feed for the experiment, and technicians will also follow up and provide guidance. Let's give it a try together?"
Captain Zhang avoided Guan Wenru's gaze, lowered his head and rubbed his hands, "Director Guan, the condition of our cattle and sheep has been a bit unstable lately. The veterinarian said it's best not to change their feed randomly... let's wait and see."
Captain Wang from Wangjiawan, who hadn't spoken until now, nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, yes! Our team too! We lost a few in the spring, and now the ones left are our precious darlings. We can't just try anything new. What if... what if something goes wrong? We really won't be able to explain it to the team."
Seeing that they all said the same thing, Captain Li smiled faintly and shook his head. "Director Guan, we appreciate your kindness! But this feed is a new thing, and we really have no idea what to expect. Five or six sheep... it may not seem like much, but it's still collective property! If something goes wrong, the team members could tear my house off!"
Guan Wenru took a deep breath and proposed again, "I understand everyone's concerns. In this way, we don't need to give money now, nor do we need to exchange cattle and sheep!"
The feed mill can give it to everyone on credit!
You take the feed back and feed it to the selected cattle and sheep.
A month later, when the results were visible and everyone felt it was worthwhile, they made the payment!
If it's ineffective, or if the cattle or sheep develop problems, our factory will cover the cost of the feed ourselves! Not a penny!
"!!!"
Those present were shocked.
Zhou Tianlei and Lei Yongkang pursed their lips, feeling that Guan Wenru's idea was a bit radical.
The factory doesn't have enough funds either!
Chen Jianhui saw Guan Wenru's determination; she wanted the factory to keep going!
He didn't think much of Guan Wenru at first, but seeing her like this, he showed appreciation in his eyes.
The team leaders exchanged glances, their expressions softening somewhat.
Captain Wang and Captain Zhang whispered a few words to each other.
But then Captain Li said coldly, “Borrowing on credit…it sounds like it’s lightening our burden. But Director Guan, if the feed is really bad and delays the cattle and sheep from gaining weight, even if we don’t have to pay for the feed, the weight we lose, the time we waste, and the possibility that we won’t be able to complete the quota set by the commune…can the factory compensate for this loss? Can the commune take responsibility for this?”
Captain Wang immediately chimed in, "Old Li hit the nail on the head! That's the most crucial thing! The workload! If we don't complete the task, our brigade will be criticized and have our work points deducted! Can you, Director Guan, take responsibility for this personally, or can the commune take responsibility for us?"
The atmosphere froze again.
Chen Jianhui, the commune director, looked rather grim, but he still patiently said, "Seeing is believing! Director Guan, take all the team leaders to the military logistics farm! The troops' cattle and sheep have been using this feed for several months now. Let everyone see for themselves how they're growing! That should put your mind at ease, right?"
Guan Wenru then remembered and immediately nodded, "Right! Captains, we can go to the army's logistics department now. Their cattle and sheep are the best proof!"
Captain Li waved his hand, "The military is the military. They have better conditions, veterinarians, and take meticulous care of their animals. How can our rural, extensive farming methods compare to the military's? Just because they can feed their animals without problems doesn't mean we can do it too!"
Captain Wang nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, the soil and water are different, and the methods of raising livestock are also different! Besides, the breeds of cattle and sheep in our team are probably different too..."
Seeing the team leaders' evasive and unyielding attitude, Chen Jianhui's pent-up anger finally exploded.
He slammed his hand on the table. "That's enough! This won't do, that won't do! Team Leader Che led the way by testing it on the sheep of his production team, and you guys don't dare!"
We offered you credit so you could use it for free, but you're afraid of taking responsibility!
I showed you a ready-made example, and you started spouting nonsense about soil and water conservation methods! What exactly do you want?!
They just absolutely refuse to try it out! This factory was supported by the commune, and we're promoting something new that benefits everyone—why is it so difficult?!
Stunned by Chen Jianhui's anger, the team leaders shrank back.
But Captain Li still stubbornly met Chen Jianhui's gaze, "Director Chen! You can't say that! We're not deliberately going against the commune! We just really can't afford to gamble!"
What if—and I mean just what if!—something goes wrong with the cattle and sheep's diet, or they don't gain weight and are late in submitting their quotas? Who will bear the loss then? Can the commune decide to take full responsibility?
Can Factory Director Guan take responsibility for this? If they can't meet the sales targets, the blame will fall squarely on us team leaders! Who will be held accountable?!
Chen Jianhui's eyes widened, and he wanted to rebuke again.
"Director Chen!" Guan Wenru spoke first, her gaze slowly sweeping over the several captains with different expressions.
Captain Zhang lowered his head, Captain Wang avoided eye contact, Captain Li frowned and stiffened his neck, only Che Wang looked indignant.
The doubts and speculations that had been lingering in her mind finally became clear.
It seems that it was Captain Li who was trying his best to stop it.
I don't know what kind of ability Captain Li has, that he can make Captain Zhang and Captain Wang listen to him.
After understanding, Guan Wenru smiled slightly and said calmly, "Director Chen, please calm down. I understand the concerns of the captains."
She paused, her gaze sharpening as she looked directly at the brigade leaders. "Ultimately, everyone feels the risk is too great, they're afraid of taking responsibility, and they don't trust me, Guan Wenru, nor do they trust this factory that our commune and the army have jointly established. Since that's the case..."
She closed the notebook in front of her, stood up, and said firmly, "Then we won't force them! We will never force anyone to enter our feed processing plant! If they don't want to try the feed or buy it, fine! We won't force them to buy it!"
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