Jiang Tang was now on the bus to the county seat. When they arrived, Minister Liang, who had previously convened the meeting with them, insisted on meeting her. "I heard from Secretary Zhou that you've helped Youcaoling sell a lot of tea, and you even used a trick to get the villagers to reclaim a hillside and raise rabbits in just one month. You've only been in office for a little over two months, and you've already achieved such great results. We should all learn from you. On behalf of the organization, I want to express my sincere gratitude to you."
"Minister Liang, since I have chosen to be the team leader of two villages, I must naturally do my best to seek benefits for the villagers and do my best to make the village better and better. These are what I should do." Jiang Tang said modestly.
"Well said, Comrade Xiao Jiang, you are too modest. I also heard Secretary Zhou say that you raised the issue of a farmers' market with him. Do you have a plan?" Minister Liang asked.
"Minister Liang, this is the initial idea, and the plan is still being written. During this time in the commune, I also learned some things that I didn't know before. Comparing the city and the countryside, I found that what is in short supply in the city is very common in the countryside, and what is in short supply in the countryside is also in excess in the city. The first thing I thought of was vegetables. The countryside is vast and rich in resources. If you grow some in the corners, it is enough for a family to eat daily. There are a lot of surpluses, and some are wasted due to improper storage. I thought that when the autumn harvest season comes, when the harvest is officially big, our commune can organize a farmers' market. Attract residents from surrounding cities to purchase vegetables. This will not only meet the needs of the city, but also allow members to exchange for what they need, which is the best of both worlds." Jiang Tang elaborated on his ideas in detail.
"This plan is very good. Please submit a plan to me as soon as possible and I will report it to the higher authorities. If it is feasible, we will strongly support it." Minister Liang said affirmatively.
Jiang Tang smiled and nodded. "Minister Liang, I won't let you down. But I have a request, and I don't know if Secretary Zhou has mentioned it to you. I want to repair the road leading to the commune between Youtoucao and Shaluo villages, preferably after the autumn harvest."
"Why do we have to build the road first?" Minister Liang asked puzzledly.
"If you want to get rich, you must first build roads, Minister Liang. Actually, Youtoucao and Shaluo villages are rich in supplies, but the roads there are too difficult to travel. Transporting supplies out is also a big problem in winter. If the roads are not good, no matter how good the goods are, they cannot be converted into cash. Therefore, within my ability, road construction and development go hand in hand, and both are very important. Of course, road construction is a major project and requires a lot of money." Jiang Tang explained patiently.
Minister Liang touched his chin and thought for a moment: "Let's talk about this after the autumn harvest. You can give me a budget plan first, let me take a look."
Jiang Tang immediately shook Minister Liang's hand: "Minister Liang, no problem. I will personally hand it to you after I finish writing it."
After Jiang Tang left Minister Liang's office, she was beaming all the way. When she arrived at Youtoucao, many people came up to her and greeted her enthusiastically. Some helped push the cart, others carried the luggage.
"Secretary Jiang is finally back. It must have been an arduous journey."
"Secretary Xiao Jiang is finally back. We haven't been able to adapt to the new situation since he left for such a long time."
"Secretary Jiang, my rabbits have given birth. I've been taking care of them day and night, and they're all alive."
"Secretary Jiang, I miss you so much."
"Erdao, aren't you ashamed to say this? Secretary Jiang is only in his teens, why are you being so aggressive?"
Erdao slapped his mouth and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I'm not being polite. I'm just happy to see Secretary Jiang back."
"Thank you for your concern, I'm fine, everyone please go back, I can do it on my own."
"Secretary Jiang, your mother is here. She's at your house right now."
"My mom?" Jiang Tang's heart skipped a beat. He quickly took the bicycle from the aunts and rushed home.
Liu Xiulan arrived this morning, not long after. She ran into Grandma Sanhua when she arrived at the village. She's incredibly fond of Liu Xiulan, like an idol and a fan. But when she heard Grandma Sanhua say her daughter had been with Shenzhou for over ten days, she'd have definitely given her a good beating with a broom if she hadn't been there. She was angry, but she was genuinely worried. After a whole morning of anxiety, she finally felt relieved when she saw the girl riding her bike in from a distance.
"Mom, why are you here?" Jiang Tang had just parked the car. The next second, Comrade Liu Xiulan took out the broom behind her. Jiang Tang knew that a beating was inevitable. She ran quickly: "Mom, calm down, there are so many people watching."
"You still know how to be ashamed. You ran so far away without even telling your family. You are really brave."
"This is my job."
"Don't try to fool me with work. I think you've become bolder after leaving home."
As soon as Jiang Tang returned, she staged a chase scene with the villagers. As a cadre, she was really embarrassed.
Liu Xiulan was tired of beating her, so she let her into the house. Before Jiang Tang had a chance to rest, Liu Xiulan quietly wiped away her tears: "You are a girl, running so far, and you won't let anyone follow you. If anything happens to you, how will your father and I live?"
"Comrade Liu Xiulan, Mom, I was wrong, I was wrong. Stop crying. I'm fine. Next time, I'll definitely tell you."
"There's a next time?"
"Mom, do you know how big a deal I signed this time?"
"I don't care how big the deal is, but you can't travel far alone from now on."
"Si Ning also went on a long trip alone, and she brought her brother with her." Jiang Tang took advantage of her mother's inattention and released the cat and dog from the space. She decided that she couldn't bring these two things with her next time, as it would easily arouse suspicion.
"You're still being stubborn with me? How can you compare with others? They're on a business trip, and their parents have arranged everything for them. They have sleeper berths and are picked up and dropped off by cars. What about you?"
Jiang Tang said guiltily, "It's all the same. Mom, I won't tell you anymore. I have the payment for the goods on me, and I have to go and give it to the captain. I haven't eaten since this morning, I'm starving. I want to eat rice, and preferably a chicken."
"Why would you think that?" Liu Xiulan glared at her unhappily.
When I saw her leaving the house, I realized there was a dog and a cat following her. “Where did they come from?”
"Captain, I'm back."
"Secretary Jiang, are you okay?"
"What's wrong with me?"
"I heard you were beaten just now. It's our fault for letting a little girl like you go to such a far place alone. If something really happened, how would I explain it to the higher-ups and your parents?"
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