Han Yixian is very optimistic about the future development of Laohewan Village. He said, "Uncle Liang, planting fruit trees in Laohewan is also an experimental project. If it succeeds, it can become a unique feature of our City C. It can also generate income for the villagers."
It's not just about fruit trees. If grain production increases, we can also grow cash crops, which will make farmers' lives even better.
However, the first step is to solve the food problem.
Liang Shouzhen said, "I think the fruit trees we planted this year are doing well. We'll see how it goes next year. If the harvest is good, we plan to plant fruit trees on the hillside as well, and around the village, in each family's yard."
"Now that we have fruit trees at home, the kids will have snacks to eat too."
Han Yixian gazed at the distant hillside, then looked at the busy villagers in the fields and nodded, saying, "This is a long process. I hope that in a few years we can see an old river bend filled with the fragrance of melons and fruits."
Rest assured, I will be responsible for purchasing all kinds of fruits from Laohewan, and I guarantee that you won't be unable to sell them and they will rot at home.
"If the harvest is plentiful later, we can build a cannery to make canned fruit and sell it to other places. We can also process it into dried fruit, which will generate income."
Liang Shouzhen laughed and said, "I've noticed that you and Yuhan are alike; you can come up with a money-making idea in no time. People like you who are well-educated really do have a lot of ideas."
Haifeng and Haichao are also very hardworking in their studies and are now in junior high school in the city. These two kids are destined for great things. Even Haisheng is doing very well in his studies.
The Du family is now the envy of everyone in the village. Their sons are all sensible and filial; Lianqiao and his wife are destined for happiness.
Han Yixian laughed and said, "Your children are no less impressive; they're all quite good."
Liang Shouzhen waved his hand and said, "I'm far inferior to you, but my children are quite filial, so I'm content."
After Han Yixian conducted a preliminary inspection of Laohewan, he returned to the city and discussed next year's grain seeds with Gu Qishen.
Although He Yuhan provided them with some seeds this year, the amount was too small for City C and was not enough to distribute, so they only cultivated them on a small scale.
The seeds provided by He Yuhan are all high-yield, high-quality varieties. Han Yixian wanted to send people to inspect the villages that used the grain seeds provided by He Yuhan, and harvest the plump grains to keep as seeds for the following year.
This year, we can collect more high-quality grain seeds for wider distribution.
Gu Qishen strongly agreed with Han Yixian's idea, saying, "What you said is exactly what I was thinking. Seeds are extremely important, and I've been considering this issue as well."
When I went down to investigate, I found that the villages that planted the seeds provided by Yuhan had a significantly better harvest this year than other villages, and much better than in previous years.
I plan to have the agricultural technology department cultivate high-quality grain varieties specifically on the farm, using the variety provided by Yuhan.
If this high-quality variety is planted throughout the city in the future, I believe our city's grain production will increase significantly.
Han Yixian laughed and said, "Then you might get promoted then."
Gu Qishen shook his head and said, "I'm not leaving. It's so much more fun here with you all. Besides, I like my current life. It's stable yet exciting, and there are always surprises. You can't find such a good life anywhere else."
Han Yixian said, "We still have a long way to go in our efforts, let's keep working hard. I'm planning to settle down in City C. I found love here, found my biological mother, and was able to reunite with my family. This is my lucky place."
I'll try my best to make this place better. Besides, I still have many goals to achieve, and it would be great if we could support each other at work; you're the key player.
Gu Qishen said with emotion, "Since you came to City C, I feel much less pressure. I have someone to talk to about things, and someone to help me solve some tricky problems. To be honest, it's my good fortune that you came to City C."
Han Yixian laughed and said, "We're in the same boat, we've helped each other succeed. After all, we're brothers."
Gu Qishen punched Han Yixian and laughed, "Yeah, what can I do? We're buddies. It's my blessing to have a brother like you."
Han Yixian laughed and said, "Why are you getting sentimental? We're like family."
This year's harvest is definitely better than in previous years, and the food supply will be more abundant. Things will get better gradually.
The fruit trees that Yuhan planted in Laohewan Village are growing very well, and some have already borne fruit this year. This shows that there is absolutely no problem with the growth of these fruit trees in our City C.
If the fruit tree planting in Laohewan Village is successful next year, we can set up a pilot program in Fu'an County and promote fruit tree planting throughout the county. Once production increases, we can build canneries and other food processing plants, which will not only boost the local economy but also create employment opportunities.
Gu Qishen nodded and said, "Your idea is good, and the success rate is very high."
Han Yixian's throat was a little dry from talking, so he poured himself a cup of warm tea and drank it down in one gulp before continuing, "As for other counties, once the food problem is solved, we can consider planting other cash crops. For example, cotton can be used to weave cloth; soybeans, peanuts, sesame, and sunflowers can also be planted, as these crops are all raw materials for oil extraction. There are also sugar beets, which can be used to make sugar. These are all excellent cash crops, and we can encourage farmers to plant them."
In some places, the terrain can be used to grow medicinal herbs unique to Northeast China, which is also a very good project.
"Will farmers have a hard time then?"
Gu Qishen quickly poured Han Yixian another cup of tea and said with a smile, "Well done, you have a lot of ideas. You're getting me all excited."
I think your ideas are all very good. Once we solve the food problem, we can start working on these projects. As long as we work together, we will achieve these goals sooner or later.
However, I still need Yuhan's help this year. Although the harvest will be better this year, it will still not be enough. I need Yuhan's help to get a batch of grain.
I think this time we should let Yuhan get high-quality grain seeds, so that our city can have a wider coverage of high-quality varieties.
If the grain harvested this year is of good quality, perhaps the entire city can plant high-quality grain varieties next year.
Han Yi nodded and said, "Then I'll talk to Yuhan about it later."
Gu Qishen said, "Yuhan is pregnant. Tell her not to rush. If she can get it, she can. If not, it's okay. Tell her to take care of herself. We'll talk about it after the baby is born."
"How has Yuhan been feeling lately?"
Han Yi nodded and said, "Everything is fine. The due date is in February or March next year. I'm telling you now, I'll definitely be taking some time off to stay home and take care of my wife."
Gu Qishen laughed and said, "I know, I'll definitely let you take leave then. I think you're becoming a henpecked husband by now."
Han Yixian said with a hint of pride, "It's only right to dote on my wife. Who can say I'm wrong? Step forward and I'll ask him."
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