Jiang Tang said confidently, "Don't worry. We'll have a livestock expert from the county come to the village to provide training. He'll explain the key technical points of chicken farming, like feed matching and disease prevention. We'll also organize villagers to visit and learn from large-scale chicken farmers in the surrounding area, just like raising rabbits."
After hearing this, the old secretary smiled with satisfaction: "You have thought it through very carefully. However, what are your plans for funding? Buying chicks and building a chicken coop will cost money."
Captain Luo said, "That depends on the situation in autumn."
When Jiang Tang was watching short videos before, he saw a video of a young college student raising chickens in the mountains.
He built a slide in the mountains, fed the chickens every day, and walked back and forth directly on the slide.
The chicken coop is a small two-story tube hut surrounded by straw.
Not afraid of wind or rain.
Jiang Tang said, "Wheat straw can be used to build a chicken coop. I'll draw a pattern for it later. It's economical and sturdy."
Captain Luo and the old secretary knew that Secretary Jiang always had many ideas and her methods were reliable.
Finally, we talked about road construction in autumn.
"Old Secretary, I've recently learned about giving the hill next door to Shaluo Village. Most people still disagree, especially the older generation." Jiang Tang frowned slightly, a hint of worry in her tone. "Old Secretary, you're the elder in the village, so you'll have to persuade them. I've already reported this to the county leaders, and the plan has been prepared. If the county approves the funds but the villagers disagree, this matter will be difficult to handle."
The old secretary looked solemn and nodded slightly. "I know this is a difficult matter, and I understand what those old friends are thinking. This mountain has belonged to our village since our ancestors. They have feelings for this land and are reluctant to let it go."
That evening, the old secretary invited several respected elders from the village to his courtyard. Moonlight streamed down the courtyard as he poured tea for everyone. He slowly began, "I've called everyone here today to discuss giving the nearby hill to Shaluo Village."
When Grandpa Luo heard this, he immediately put down his teacup and frowned, saying, "Old Secretary, this won't do! Although that hilltop isn't anything special, it's also our village's grain land. How can we just give it away? We opened it up bit by bit back then."
Uncle Zhang also agreed: "Yes, although this mountain can't produce much food, it can still feed hundreds of people. We don't have enough food and land to begin with. If we give it to Shaluo Village, what will we do in the future?"
After Uncle Luo said this, the others nodded in agreement, all of them meaning the same thing.
The old secretary patiently explained, "I know what everyone is thinking. I'm reluctant to give it up, too. But we have to look forward. Secretary Jiang has secured an opportunity for our village to build a road, which is a fantastic opportunity. The hilltop has been given to Shaluo Village, and Shaluo Village will also give us land for road construction. This will make it easier to ship goods out of our village and bring goods in from outside. It will be a huge boon to our village's development!"
Old Mr. Zhang took a puff of his pipe and said slowly, "Old Secretary, this is true, but I just can't get over it. Giving this mountain to someone else feels like I've lost something precious."
The old secretary looked around at everyone with a determined look in his eyes. "We can't afford to lose sight of the big picture for the sake of a small opportunity! The village has a great opportunity right now. We can raise chickens and rabbits, and who knows what other good projects will emerge in the future. Only with a road can we sell these things, and our village can become prosperous. If we miss this opportunity because we can't bear to give up a piece of the mountain, how can we explain it to our descendants?"
After hearing this, several elderly people fell into deep thought. Uncle Li sighed and said, "Old Secretary, you are right, but this happened too suddenly. We need to think about it again."
The old secretary nodded and said, "Okay, let's all think about it again. This matter concerns the future of the village, so we must be cautious. But don't delay it too long. We can't delay the road construction."
The next day, Jiang Tang and Captain Luo visited the village and heard many elderly people still discussing the matter. One woman, Grandma Zhao, took Jiang Tang's hand and said earnestly, "My dear, if we really give this mountain to someone else, we won't feel at ease."
Jiang Tang smiled and patiently explained to Grandma Zhao, "Grandma Zhao, I understand how you feel. This mountain is of great significance to our village, but think about it. With this road, our children won't have to walk such a long way up the mountain to go to school. We'll be able to sell our agricultural products at a good price, and the village will develop better. This is for the long-term future of our village."
Grandma Zhao nodded thoughtfully: "My daughter, what you said makes sense to me, but this is a big matter. We need everyone's consent."
Over the next few days, the old secretary, Jiang Tang, and Captain Luo went door to door, outlining a blueprint for the village's future development. Gradually, some of the elderly began to soften their stance, but others remained steadfast, putting the road construction project at a standstill.
On the fifth day, the staff of the machinery factory finished assembling the machine and prepared to return.
Jiang Tang looked at their group of more than ten people.
He quietly asked He Yan: "Many families in our village have dried goods and chickens. Do your colleagues need anything?
You can exchange it with money or tickets."
He Yan raised his eyebrows, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he looked sideways at Jiang Tang: "I asked for you, what's in it for me?"
Jiang Tang looked at his glasses that reflected white light, feeling like she was being schemed against, but she didn't care much. "How about I give you ten dollars back?"
He Yan laughed and didn't answer. Instead, he turned around and asked her colleagues.
Zhou Xiang then realized that Jiang Tang, who was standing not far behind him, was the one who came to his office last time.
"Team Leader He, I really didn't expect this. You still don't admit it? I'll catch you red-handed this time."
"What are you catching? Do you want the things? They are cheaper in the village than in the city."
Zhang Gong, who was standing by, said, "I need a chicken. Can you help me kill it? I'll also need some dried food."
Zhou Xiang chuckled and pushed He Yan: "So you've been staying at a lesbian's house these past few days, why don't you introduce yourself to her?"
He Yan turned his head to look at Jiang Tang, then said to Zhou Xiang, "Three Chickens, let me introduce them to you."
"Screw you, I just got paid."
Zhou Xiang wouldn't fall for his trick. He didn't introduce himself and just smiled and greeted Jiang Tang: "Comrade Jiang, right? Hello, my last name is Zhou, and I'm He Yan's colleague."
"Hello, Comrade Zhou, I have a list here of our village's specialties. Take a look and see what you need. I'll help you prepare it."
Zhou Xiang took the list and looked at it. It was chicken. He wanted to eat it, but he was single and didn't cook.
He Yan walked beside him and smiled: "Buy it, I'll make it for you."
Zhou Xiang glared at him unhappily. This guy.
But when he turned to Jiang Tang, he immediately smiled and said, "Chicken, I want a chicken. Kill it for me."
"Okay." Business is coming.
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