Qian Duoduo's blunt words stunned everyone present. The battalion commander sat down angrily, thinking that he would not eat the dishes that Qian Duoduo grew.
Qian Duoduo looked at the Fourth Battalion Commander and said, "Fourth Battalion Commander, your positions..."
The fourth battalion commander waved his hand with a smile and said, "It's alright. My area is all mountains, and it's really not suitable for farming. Once the second and third battalions have finished farming, I'll just wait for the harvest!"
After he finished speaking, everyone laughed, which eased the slightly awkward atmosphere.
Qian Duoduo smiled and said, "Actually, mountainous areas also have their advantages. For example, you can plant some fruit trees, but that's beyond my capabilities. If there's an opportunity, I can find some experts in fruit trees to plant some apples or something. That would also help increase the income of the local people, which would be a very good plan!"
Upon hearing Qian Duoduo's words, Lu Cheng smiled and said, "If possible, raising a few pigs would be more realistic."
The others laughed, and Qian Duoduo thought for a moment and said, "I can't help with that. I majored in agronomy, not animal husbandry. This will have to rely on your abilities, Comrade Commander."
Lu Cheng fell silent. No wonder Yuanzi said this little girl wouldn't suffer a loss; she really wouldn't. He had only been joking, but she immediately turned the tables. You see, beef and mutton are common here, but pork is rare. Seeing everyone looking at him, Lu Cheng shrewdly ignored them. Want to eat pork? Hmm, he wanted to eat it too. He felt like he smelled like mutton after eating so much mutton.
Qian Duoduo looked back at the drawing he had made and said, "Given that the winter temperature in Shihezi is low and the surrounding mountains are layered, the wind direction may also be different. So I have also modified the design of the greenhouse. I have dug the ground of the greenhouse downwards to reduce the ground height and thus reduce the damage from the wind. However, we do need the help of the regimental commander to find the necessary items."
Lu Cheng looked at the iron pipes and plastic sheeting written on the label. The iron pipes were relatively easy to find, as there was a steel factory near Urumqi that provided the Corps with many of its needs. However, the plastic sheeting was a bit more difficult to find, especially given the thickness Qian Duoduo had mentioned.
After Qian Duoduo finished explaining the most difficult part, he said, "This time, my hometown in Northeast China has prepared some seeds. It depends on how much plastic sheeting you can prepare. With so many soldiers in the regiment, the daily vegetable supply is a huge number. If it's like the small-scale operation I did when I was in school, it will definitely be a drop in the ocean."
Therefore, I prepared the vegetables according to their different ripening stages this time. This way, I can change the types of vegetables two to three times a week, which will not only provide a variety of nutrients but also prevent the food from becoming monotonous.
Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng thought for a moment and said, "I'll drive to Urumqi in a bit and prepare according to what you said. Anyway, your plan does have an estimated quantity, so I'll get started. Then, your four battalions will send people to dig soil every day according to Comrade Qian's requirements, and that will be fine." After saying that, he stood up, picked up his hat, and left.
Qian Duoduo was stunned. Wait, you guys... this fast? Weren't we supposed to be researching? Weren't we supposed to be discussing? Weren't we supposed to be having a heated debate? I was all ready, and you're saying it's over? Goodness~~
The battalion commander left without looking back, while the deputy battalion commander and political instructor nodded to Qian Duoduo and then left as well.
The fourth battalion commander, accompanied by his deputy battalion commander and political instructor, came over and said, "Comrade Qian, thank you. I will consider the matter of the fruit trees you mentioned."
Qian Duoduo nodded and said, "Our school is an agricultural university. If you're interested, you can contact me and I'll introduce you to my classmates."
The fourth battalion commander immediately smiled and said, "Okay." Then the three of them left.
The battalion commander walked over with a grin: "Comrade Qian, is there anything else you need me to do now?"
Qian Duoduo said, "We'll have to wait until construction starts, and it has to be quick. Otherwise, if the weather gets cold and the ground freezes, that will be a real problem."
Upon hearing this, the battalion commander immediately said, "We can arrange for people to dig the pit that needs several greenhouses right away."
Qian Duoduo thought for a moment and said, "Four, that way one per battalion, just right."
The Third Battalion nodded: "Then I'll go back and prepare the men now."
Lu Jinghuai walked at the back with a smile and said, "Let's go, let's go to the place you mentioned. You draw the location, and we'll start construction. It shouldn't take more than a few days."
Qian Duoduo nodded and followed Lu Jinghuai out of the classroom, saying as they walked, "I saw there's a small river nearby. Perfect, there's enough water. In winter, we can melt the snow and let it sit for a day or two before watering the fields. That would be good."
Lu Jinghuai nodded and said, "You're thinking ahead. Can this greenhouse be used in the summer?"
Qian Duoduo nodded and said, "Sure, but you need to ventilate the vegetables often and control the temperature so they don't rot."
Lu Jinghuai nodded: "I understand. We're not completely clueless about farming. Most of the soldiers here are from farming families, and they're quite capable at working!"
Qian Duoduo smiled. Returning to the spot, seeing the mountains in the distance and the nearby stream, Qian Duoduo asked, "What's this river like in the summer?"
Lu Jinghuai thought for a moment and said, "This river seems to have always been like this. It rains here, but I've never seen it rise in water, nor has it dried up in winter."
Qian Duoduo thought for a moment and said, "I guess there should be an underground river down there."
Lu Jinghuai laughed: "That's right, you know a lot."
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