Of course it's very important. They came in such a hurry because they didn't want a single grain of rice to fall into the hands of foreigners.
China was already poor and weak, and its technology was severely lagging behind. If this high-yield rice were to fall into the hands of foreigners, with their immense wealth and technology that was many times more advanced than China's, they would likely leave China far behind again.
In that case, China will still only have one path: to suffer losses.
Therefore, this kind of rice must absolutely not be allowed to remain in private hands.
Although ordinary people are destined to submit to the state apparatus, Gu Shaoyong didn't want to leave his daughter with a bad reputation in the place where she grew up, even after he had already left with her.
Therefore, they did not force the other villagers to hand over their rice.
He simply reasoned with them, appealed to their emotions, and tempted them with benefits. Then, using James, who had come to the Yun family, as an example, he described the trouble they might face if they kept that kind of rice in their own hands. He then made a direct conclusion: no matter who it was, whether they were forced or willing, as long as they dared to let that kind of rice fall into the hands of foreigners, they would be charged with treason. Not only would they be executed, but everyone in their family would be arrested and imprisoned.
They also promised that as long as they handed over that rice, the country would give them priority in planting it once it developed high-quality rice seeds based on that rice.
Finally, they directly offered the benefit of autumn tax reduction, which finally made all the households obediently bring out their rice.
Some tried to use their own millet to make do with whatever they could, but they were caught on the spot. Not only did they lose their autumn tax reduction and priority seed supply, but they were also fined. If they didn't pay, they would be taken to the county police station for a "chat".
This combination of harsh measures and harsh discipline naturally made the villagers of Lujia Village obedient and dutifully hand over the rice they had obtained from Yun Duo's family.
The heartache is still there.
However, thinking about the tax reduction and exemption certificates and the priority supply certificates for improved seeds that they had received, the villagers of Lujia Village felt much more at ease.
Anyway, when the clouds were exchanged for rice, it was at a 1:1 ratio. Now they haven't been shortchanged on the cost of the grain, and they've received tangible benefits, so they're definitely making a profit. Therefore, the heartache isn't too severe. Some families, on the contrary, are quite happy.
Thinking about it carefully, this is indeed something to be happy about.
Because they don't have to use their own land for trial planting, they don't have to bear the risk of a complete crop failure, and there's a guarantee that high-quality seeds will be supplied first. In other words, the state takes on the risk, but the benefits go to them.
Only a fool wouldn't do something that offers both benefits and no risks.
Of course, it wasn't that no one had ulterior motives.
After all, if this kind of rice can really attract the attention of foreigners, they will definitely be willing to spend a lot of money. As long as I keep the rice and sell it when the foreigners come looking for it, I can definitely make a considerable income.
However, it's best to just think about such things; I wouldn't dare to actually do them.
Life is only once. If they don't believe in fate and risk their lives, then no matter how much money they earn, it's useless.
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