Xiao Li scratched his head, a little embarrassed: "Uncle Zhang, I didn't notice it, I'll pick it out right away."
Here, Aunt Xiangqin was picking green vegetables carefully, and the child next to her was helping to carry the basket.
Aunt Xiangqin muttered as she picked the vegetables, "Thanks to Mr. Jiang for finding us such a good market this time. We must make good use of the vegetables."
The old secretary shuttled between the vegetable plots, giving occasional instructions: "Everyone, be quick, but don't damage the vegetables. Only if they look good can they be sold at a good price!"
The villagers were full of energy and responded one after another: "Don't worry, old secretary, we have it in mind!"
At the same time, the old secretary of Shaluo Village and Captain Sun led a small team and were busy in the village's collective vegetable fields.
Since the vegetables in Shaluo Village are grown collectively, there is no need to check every household, only to select the best quality vegetables.
The old secretary took the order and compared it carefully: "Everyone, pay attention. The tender beans on the order must be the kind that release juice when you pinch them. The tomatoes must be bright red and firm."
Captain Sun gave the order: "Pick out those with many worm holes and those that are misshapen and cracked. We in Shaluo Village cannot lose to Caotou Village!"
A young man picked a large cucumber and said proudly, "This cucumber is thick and long enough, it will definitely satisfy the people in the compound!"
The old secretary walked over, took a look, and said with a smile, "Not bad, but we need to pick them out again, hoping that every one of them is as good as this one. The people in the compound are richer than us, and if they like our food this time, I'm not afraid they won't want it next time."
The villagers worked together, and soon the vegetable fields were filled with baskets of fresh vegetables.
On the commune side, Director Wang rushed to Zhangwan Village and Shilin Village yesterday afternoon to purchase sufficient vermicelli and bean skin.
The captain of Shilin Village thought something was wrong, so he rode his bike to the commune at dawn and found Director Wang.
Captain Li of Shilin Village frowned and said, "Director Wang, we're already selling our vermicelli noodles to the city. How can we let the commune take over? We're definitely going to be at a disadvantage this time. Why don't they keep the same price as before?"
Director Wang quickly explained, "Captain Li, the quantity we need this time is small, so it would be too much trouble to have you deliver it specially. So Secretary Jiang asked the commune to buy some directly. We have such a good relationship, so what's wrong with the commune making a little money to cover the expenses?"
Captain Li was unhappy when he heard this: "No, if the commune interferes, we'll get less money. We're happy to make this trip, and we'll earn the money ourselves."
Director Wang said helplessly: "Okay, okay, next time you place an order, I will notify you directly and deliver it."
Captain Li continued, "Director Wang, you need to ask Secretary Jiang to help us sell more vermicelli noodles. Four of our six brigades have team leaders, but we don't. This isn't fair."
Director Wang patiently explained, "You didn't get it because you're excellent. Other villages need to send cadres to supervise them because their production hasn't improved. If you don't want to be recognized as advanced, then I will report it to the higher authorities."
Upon hearing this, Captain Li quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, we're still competing with Hongguang Commune for the advanced brigade." Director Wang said earnestly, "That's right. Not all team leaders are as dedicated as Secretary Jiang. Do you understand?"
Captain Li didn't understand at first, but he figured it out on the way back.
Look at Zhang Feng from Zhangwan Brigade. He was assigned as a cadre when he reached a certain age, and he just waited to collect his pension without doing anything.
Ma Shunyi from Liulin Brigade has been here for two years. When he first arrived, he helped the villagers plant some willow trees near the Shaluo River and sold them for some money because he had a relative relationship with the leader of the county cannery. The rest of the money he made came from selling some yellow peaches from the fruit trees planted in the village in earlier years.
It's rare to find someone like Jiang who can get things done right away.
After Secretary Gao arrived at the commune in the morning, Director Wang hurriedly reported to him what had happened in the Shilin Brigade.
Director Wang said worriedly, "Secretary, look at the brigades. They've started to receive their agricultural products and vegetables. Maybe Caotou Village will even be able to survive the famine this year. But our commune hasn't received any income at all. What should we do?"
Secretary Gao closed the door and said with a smile, "Director Wang, you're too impatient. When we do things, we can't just focus on these small profits; we have to look at the bigger picture."
What do you think of the state of our commune now?"
Director Wang quickly replied, "Yes, we did. Last time we attended a meeting at the county level, the leaders praised us."
Secretary Gao then asked, "Why are you praising me?"
Director Wang thought for a moment and said, "It's a good idea for Secretary Jiang to grow vegetables and get agricultural products out of the commune."
Secretary Gao nodded. "Yes, this is a good thing. Isn't this the ability of our commune? We support cadres in making changes. If cadres have good plans, the commune will strongly support them.
We attach great importance to the cultivation of agricultural products and encourage each brigade to develop its own sideline businesses. This is our political achievement.
Aren't we happy to see that the brigades we lead have become prosperous? In addition, the leaders also attach great importance to this year's market.
Our most important task now is to manage the overall situation and provide logistical support. We need to carefully consider the location, opening and closing times of this market, and also ensure good publicity.
We've had meetings before, but we haven't found a good place yet, so we need to hurry up."
After hearing this, Director Wang suddenly realized and thought to himself that he was too narrow-minded.
Such development is indeed good for the commune, and if it goes well, they may even be promoted.
He quickly said, "Secretary, I'll figure out the venue. As for the publicity, we've never done anything like this before and have no experience."
Secretary Gao thought for a moment and said, "This idea was brought up by Secretary Jiang. After the holiday, let's have her call a meeting and get her opinions." Director Wang nodded and said, "Okay."
"Our top priority right now is the autumn harvest. Has everything been arranged at the grain depot?"
"Well, there's just some old grain from last year that hasn't been sold yet."
"What else is there?"
"We still have two tons of corn and some soybeans and mung beans. We need to replace the old grain quickly."
“Will the county accept it?”
"The county is not collecting any grain now. They're waiting for new grain to arrive."
The two were worried and had to find a solution quickly.
At ten o'clock in the morning, the sun has penetrated the thin clouds, casting a golden
Jiang Tang was waiting at the gate of the compound early in the morning. From afar, she saw the convoy from Youcaoling and Shaluo Village slowly approaching. The four carriages were loaded with fresh vegetables. Although the people who came had traveled so long, they didn't look tired at all and were extremely excited to see her.
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