1968: Started from breeding

Chapter 227 Xiao Su, do you want to change places?
Soon, Han Yang, recommended by Su Wenchen, went to the newly established import and export company.

On the other two sides, the county and the Foreign Trade Bureau also acted quickly.

The county did as Su Wenchen expected and directly let Jiang Li take charge. This could be considered a benefit given by the county to the commune.

After all, the county has taken advantage of the commune this time.

Of course, this also depends on the person. Su Wenchen felt that He Zhenbang probably had some personal tendencies in it.

Su Wenchen didn't know much about the people arranged by the Foreign Trade Bureau.

After the export company was established, the export qualifications were complete, and the declaration materials and samples were also prepared.

In the courtyard of the Municipal Party Committee Office Building.

The morning mist had not yet completely dissipated, and the locust trees on both sides of the road in the compound were faintly revealing their tall and straight figures in the mist.

In front of a dark green passenger bus that was quite common in this era, Su Wenchen was holding a briefcase and standing by the door.

Han Yang standing next to him was also standing there somewhat stiffly.

The two chatted idly, but it was basically Su Wenchen who did all the talking, and Han Yang just responded with "hmm".

Obviously standing in the power center of this city, Han Yang seemed very cautious even though the big boss had not arrived yet.

moment.

Director Deng of the Foreign Trade Bureau, who had short hair and was wearing a dark Lenin suit, came jogging over with a briefcase in his hand.

After seeing Su Wenchen, he immediately extended his hand.

"Director Su, I'm really sorry. I was just talking to Secretary Zhou and Mayor Zhai, so I was delayed for a while."

Su Wenchen shook his head and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Deng Hongxia.

"Director Deng, we are new here too, and we have to trouble you with the provincial capital application this time. After all, we are all laymen when it comes to application materials."

Hearing Su Wenchen's words, the other party immediately responded cheerfully.

"What's the problem? This is the job of our city's Foreign Trade Bureau."

"I wish there were as much trouble as possible!"

"In that case, let's not be so polite. Don't keep calling me Director Deng. My name is Deng Hongxia. From now on, you can call me Sister Deng or Sister Hongxia."

"This time, it is also because of your business that our Foreign Trade Bureau has work to do."

Then she introduced to Su Wenchen the two people following behind her.

"This is our Foreign Trade Bureau's Director Jiang Hongyuan. Director Jiang not only assisted me in the foreign trade project application this time, but was also recommended by our Foreign Trade Bureau as the deputy director. Director Su, I'll have to trouble you to take care of him in the future."

When Su Wenchen heard this, he waved his hands repeatedly.

"Sister Deng, I don't dare to take care of me. I am just involved in the application process now. If things get on the right track later, I will still be more responsible for our Blue Water Field."

Then he introduced Han Yangdao to the two of them.

"This is Deputy Director Han Yang recommended by our field. You will be the ones to form a team in the future."

"You can get to know each other better. I hope you can work together in the future to earn more foreign exchange for our city and our country."

Hearing Su Wenchen say this, Jiang Hongyuan immediately nodded.

"Don't worry, Director Su. I will definitely work closely with Comrade Han Yang."

Han Yang also stretched out his hand and shook hands with Jiang Hongyuan.

Seeing this, Su Wenchen looked at Deng Hongxia and said.

"Sister Deng, are you ready? Let's go, shall we?"

Deng Hongxia shook her head.

"Before I came out, Mayor Zhai asked me to tell you to wait a moment. He went back to the dormitory to get something. He said he had something to send to an old leader in the province."

As he spoke, a hint of envy flashed across his eyes as he looked at Su Wenchen.

After all, Secretary Li is different now, and she can no longer see him whenever she wants.

Not a moment later.

Mayor Zhai, who was in the distance, walked over quickly, carrying a brown paper package.

"Ah~ I'm old now and my memory isn't that good. I thought I'd bring it when I came to work, but I forgot and left it in the house. I'm really sorry for delaying you, otherwise you would have probably left the city by now."

Su Wenchen immediately shook his head.

"Zhai Shi, what's the delay? I haven't received your concerned instructions. Even if I leave early, I don't have the confidence!"

Hearing Su Wenchen's words, Mayor Zhai pointed at Su Wenchen.

"What a mouth you have, kid!"

"To be honest, I'm really worried that you'll suffer. Okay, I won't keep you any longer."

"Old Li had been thinking about this pack of pre-rain tea for a long time. I got it from my old leader, but I couldn't bear to drink it myself!"

"I spent a lot of money on your business this time."

After handing the bag of tea wrapped in kraft paper to Su Wenchen, Mayor Zhai waved his hand.

"lets go!"

“Hope to hear good news from you!”

Su Wenchen shook the tea leaves in his hand and looked at the party emblem printed on the top of the brown paper bag.

Although there was no word written on it, Su Wenchen felt that it was definitely not the tea that could be bought casually on the street.

"Don't worry, Mayor Zhai. I will definitely not let your efforts go to waste."

"Just wait for our good news in the city!"

As they spoke, a group of people got into the car one after another.

With the roar of the car engine, it slowly drove away from the Municipal Party Committee yard and headed towards the train station in the distance.

Provincial capital guesthouse.

After more than a day of bumpy ride, Su Wenchen and his group finally arrived at their destination.

Su Wenchen rubbed his sore shoulders.

"We're finally here. The ride was so bumpy. It reminded me of the days when I went on business trips to Shanghai."

"Director Deng, what do you think? Do you have any other plans after checking in?"

Hearing Su Wenchen's words, Deng Hongxia waved her hand.

"I've already told you that you can just call me Sister Deng in private."

"Everyone, take a rest this afternoon. Have a good rest tonight. We will start preparing the materials tomorrow. I will lead the team to complete the application procedures."

"Xiao Su, take a look over here and go get in touch with Secretary Li to see what the current situation in the province is. If we encounter any problems later, we can discuss it. What do you think?"

Su Wenchen nodded, thinking that Deng Hongxia’s plan was feasible.

After all, he is not familiar with things like going through the formalities, so if he encounters a problem he can just find a way to solve it later.

The group checked in and rested for a night.

In front of the provincial government compound.

The morning mist condensed on Su Wenchen's eyelashes, and he looked up at the gray and white Soviet-style buildings in front of him.

The solemn and majestic office building in front of us now already has some shadows of later government buildings, but it may not be as good as later government buildings in terms of floor height and scale, and it also does not have glass curtain walls.

However, this somewhat square appearance was inherited later.

Of course, there is more than one government building here. There are several office buildings in front of the entire provincial party committee compound.

There are several rows of family buildings behind, and Su Wenchen can't see any further.

Since the office building and the family buildings were basically in the same area at that time, Su Wenchen was probably the origin of the name "Children of the Compound".

After all, this unified area makes it convenient to set up security measures such as security, doormen, and patrols.

Looking at the group of people approaching, two soldiers with guns stared at them, and another one with the rank of second lieutenant walked over.

"Comrade, please come over to register and be inspected!"

The group was then registered and checked, and the entire process was carried out by soldiers in military uniforms.

When inspecting the samples, it was obvious that the fur was luxurious.

The leading lieutenant's face suddenly became stern, and he stared at the few people with a serious expression.

"Please explain in detail what these things are used for!"

"And we will verify it carefully!"

When Su Wenchen heard this, he knew that the other party had misunderstood and thought they were here to give gifts.

After all, this kind of fur that looks a bit luxurious is indeed attractive.

"Comrade, we are here from Lan City to make a foreign trade declaration. This is the sample for this declaration."

"This is our document. We contacted the Provincial Foreign Trade Bureau before we came here. You can also call their department to inquire."

Hearing Su Wenchen say this, the other party's expression obviously relaxed.

After all, if someone really dared to send such a luxurious gift, they would be in a dilemma as to whether to stop it or not.

Stop it! If this gets out, at most we'll have to deal with the few people who gave us the gifts.

If the leader is petty, you might even hold a grudge against them for meddling in your affairs.

It would be even worse if I didn't stop it. Once it was discovered, I would be in big trouble.

After all, it’s not like there are no gifts here, but they don’t care about ordinary local specialties or something like that.

But this fur is so luxurious that they can't help but turn a blind eye.

Unless they are all blind, there is no way they can explain themselves.

But then he pointed curiously at the tea that Su Wenchen brought over.

“Is this also the exhibit you want to apply for?”

Su Wenchen shook his head.

"No, this is tea that our city leader asked me to bring to your Deputy Director Li."

"Can't I bring this too?"

Hearing this, the other party immediately shook his head.

"The tea leaves are fine!"

And when he heard that it was something for Deputy Director Li, his tone immediately became much kinder.

After all, although there are directors and deputy directors everywhere now, only the top few in the provincial government dare to call them directors or deputy directors directly without adding the unit nicknames.

Moreover, for tea or local products, there are often some leaders who miss the local products from their hometown and ask others to bring some back.

As long as it is not particularly valuable, they will naturally not meddle in other people's business.

moment.

The soldier who went into the house to make a phone call comes out.

"Captain, no problem. The Foreign Trade Bureau said that Lan City does have fur exhibits. We need to bring samples here for declaration today."

Hearing this, the other party immediately helped Su Wenchen pack up the things he had just brought.

"I'm sorry for offending you just now."

Su Wenchen shook his head.

"You are also the one being blamed. Can we go in?"

"Ok, Ok."

After the group passed the door, Han Yang whispered to Su Wenchen.

"Director, you are really calm. The stern face of that soldier just now was really scary."

"I thought we were going to be taken in for questioning! I was so scared."

"And it's not just me. You can see Director Deng also looked a little scared just now. If he says something wrong, we might have to investigate."

"As expected of a provincial government, the inspection is really strict. Even the troops are here to stand guard. The atmosphere is just a little too serious."

When Su Wenchen heard this, he glanced at Deng Hongxia who was gradually calming down.

He whispered to Han Yang. "Stop flattering me and be careful. This is not the city, let alone the field. If you say something wrong, no one can save you."

Because at this time, the higher you go up, the more careful you have to be. On the contrary, for those below you, it’s actually not a big deal if you occasionally say something wrong.

But once you are caught here, it is really difficult to recover.

This is also the reason why Su Wenchen doesn't like coming to such places.

It's so depressing.

Moreover, those who survive in such places are all shrewd people. Su Wenchen doesn't like to deal with such people often. It's too tiring.

Han Yang nodded after hearing what Su Wenchen said.

"Don't worry, Director. I'm not as silly as Lao Zhang who tells everything. I won't say anything except the questions about our Yuehua Rabbit farm."

After arriving at the party and government building in the center.

Su Wenchen spoke directly to Deng Hongxia.

"Director Deng, I'm sorry to bother you here. I'm going to deliver something to Secretary Li first. After I'm done here, I'll go to the Foreign Trade Bureau to find you."

Deng Hongxia also nodded.

"Okay, to be honest, I didn't feel it before I came here, but what happened at the door just now really gave me a warning."

"If you hadn't reacted so quickly, I don't think it would have been as easy as it is now even if I could have explained it clearly in the end."

Su Wenchen waved his hand.

"Director Deng, please stop praising me. If you continue praising me, I will be too embarrassed to face anyone."

"I just reacted a little faster than you. Even if I don't say it, it will be the same if you explain it later."

Deng Hongxia shook her head.

"Not necessarily. I was really shocked. As you know, in recent years, even when it comes to foreign trade, it is not that easy sometimes."

"Especially if the incident gets a bit louder, it will be hard to explain clearly in the end."

"But luckily you reacted quickly, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to react to this."

Su Wenchen knew what Deng Hongxia meant. The reason why he could react so quickly was because he was not influenced by the times.

Although I had heard of it, after he came, the situation had actually gradually calmed down, especially after the young educated youth went to the countryside.

So although Su Wenchen was in awe, he didn't get too stressed out.

Deng Hongxia had seen a lot of things before, so naturally she was a little scared when she encountered such things.

After that, the two sides said goodbye, and Deng Hongxia led the others towards the office building where the Foreign Trade Bureau was located.

Su Wenchen went straight into the party and government office building in the center of the scene.

Party and Government Office Building, Deputy Director’s Office.

Su Wenchen knocked on the door gently.

Secretary Li's powerful voice came from inside the door.

"Come in!"

Su Wenchen pushed the door open and walked in, and was greeted by the portraits of great men that were very common at that time.

On the paint-chipped mahogany desk, there were three telephones placed directly on the desk: an ordinary black one, a red confidential telephone, and a military green field telephone with the paint peeling off.

The old leader, with some gray hair on his temples, was busy reviewing documents at his desk.

When he looked up at Su Wenchen who walked in, a hint of joy suddenly flashed in his eyes, and he spoke with full energy.

"Haha, Xiao Su is here. Is that old guy Zhai Shuwen finally willing to let him go this time?"

"I've given him a lot of advice in the past six months, but this old guy just won't respond."

As he said this, he waved his hand quickly.

"Come on, sit down quickly."

When I heard the familiar voice of my old leader, I felt relieved despite feeling a little uneasy.

He raised the tea leaves in his hand.

"Old leader, this is the tea that Mayor Zhai asked you to bring. He said he wanted to give it to you when we were in Lan City, but he never remembered."

"Didn't you ask me to bring it to you right away when you heard that I was coming to the province?"

As he spoke, Su Wenchen put the tea leaves in his hand on the table.

Li Mingyuan looked at the familiar tea wrapped in kraft paper on the table and immediately smiled.

"Haha, you're speaking well of Zhai Shuwen again, how could he not remember it? When I was leaving, I told him I wanted to have a sip, but he just couldn't bear to open it."

"I've worked with that guy for several years, how could I not know him? He's the typical guy who won't show his hand until he sees the rabbit."

"This time it's because of foreign trade!"

When Su Wenchen heard this, he nodded and unfolded a fur sample he had brought.

"I'm here to apply for exhibits in the province! I hope you can give me some advice."

Hearing Su Wenchen say this, Li Mingyuan did not refuse.

However, when Su Wenchen took it out of his bag and unfolded it, he was still surprised.

Looking at the top-grade fur that was in no way inferior to mink fur, Li Mingyuan stroked the smooth fur and said to Su Wenchen with some emotion.

"I really didn't expect that. I just thought you were good at raising chickens."

"Now it seems that you are also good at breeding rabbits."

"Before I was transferred, I heard that you were going to raise fur rabbits. At that time, someone at the Animal Husbandry Bureau said that you had nothing better to do than to raise chickens instead of raising fur rabbits. You even specially imported breeding pigs yourself."

"Everyone says that you are young and ignorant, and you are wasting the resources of the field."

"I thought it made sense at the time, but after all, this was your farm's own arrangement, so I didn't say much. Now it seems that I really don't know enough about the aquaculture industry."

"The leader is right. Without investigation, you have no right to speak. It was wrong for me to make a conclusion about you in my mind at that time."

"You can cultivate such top-grade fur, which shows that you have made the decision after careful consideration."

Su Wenchen heard this and said directly.

"Old leader, what are you talking about? Our farm was also a bit lucky this time. In the beginning, we were aiming for the development of ancillary industries. At that time, we thought that we could make some money to subsidize the welfare of the farm."

"Then the situation developed step by step, which I myself did not expect."

Li Mingyuan stretched out his hand to stop him.

"Whether it was luck or not, I didn't do any careful research at the time and I just judged you in my mind, which was really wrong."

"But now it seems that you can still develop well even without the city's support. With your own efforts, you can actually cultivate such top-grade fur. No wonder that old guy, Old Zhai, wants to send tea to me."

"Xiao Su, do you want to change places?"

When Su Wenchen heard this, his heart trembled, but he was a little hesitant.

To be honest, he was a little reluctant to move.

However, Su Wenchen also knew that it would be difficult for him to be promoted if he did not change his job.

In fact, He Zhenbang had discussed this issue with Su Wenchen in the county. If they came to the province, it would definitely be a big step forward.

As for the city, He Zhenbang also analyzed with Su Wenchen that Mayor Zhai meant for him to go to the Animal Husbandry Bureau to be in charge of the development of the city's breeding industry.

It’s just that Su Wenchen himself would rather work in a corporate environment. After all, his golden finger would be completely wasted if he really worked in an office.

Although he was promoted when he went to the Animal Husbandry Bureau, he lost his most important support, the golden finger.

It seemed that he saw Su Wenchen's hesitation.

Li Mingyuan waved his hand.

"Xiao Su, if you have any concerns, just tell me directly. You don't have to worry about anything."

So after Su Wenchen was silent for a moment, he spoke directly.

"Old leader, I prefer working in the breeding field, so I may not be used to this kind of office work. I am sorry to disappoint you."

Hearing Su Wenchen say this, Li Mingyuan laughed out loud instead.

"Haha, Xiao Su, you think too much. Do you think I want you to sit in the office?"

"That would be a waste of talent."

"To be honest, at first I just wanted you to come to the province to raise chickens."

"After all, when it comes to raising chickens, I visited two large farms in the province, and their combined egg production is almost the same as yours."

"But I was stopped by Old Zhai at that time. But now it seems that there is a good opportunity for you."

"To be honest, this matter has something to do with you."

"I heard that the connection you made with Blue Water Farm led to the successful planting of forage grass in the Yellow River flood area. So the higher-ups have been discussing how to promote the planting of forage grass in the Yellow River flood area and how to transform this area into one that benefits the country and the people."

"After all, I heard that you have been to the Yellow River flood area, so you should know the situation there."

"Every year, large quantities of food need to be transferred from other regions, but what can be produced is extremely limited."

"So, taking advantage of this opportunity, the authorities also want to make the local area more self-sufficient, or at least reduce subsidies to other places."

"Because the Yellow River flooded at that time, the flooding area is now very large, involving four provinces: Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu and Anhui. Cross-provincial coordination is very difficult."

"So the higher-ups wanted our province's Longshan Farm to take the lead in building a model farm in one place."

"In the future, we can use this model farm as a center and gradually promote it in a broader way."

"Whether it's cooperation in yellowing control or technical support, it will be much easier to solve with this model."

When Su Wenchen heard this, he swallowed unconsciously.

Because he was somewhat tempted. It can be said that although the Yellow River flood area is poor and has many shortcomings.

But it has advantages that their current blue water fields can never match.

That's huge tracts of land.

The development of their Blue Water Field is limited because it is surrounded by land owned by production teams under the commune.

If you need to expand, you need to seek consent from the local commune, county, or city.

It can be said to be very troublesome.

And because this is food-producing land, local members also have to overcome a hurdle.

But the Yellow River flood area is poor now, and there is nothing there except people and land.

But land is precisely the most precious and non-renewable resource.

However, Secretary Li did not clearly state the specific arrangements, so Su Wenchen thought about it and asked.

"Old leader, what do you mean?"

Li Mingyuan said directly.

"It all depends on your opinion. This is a tough job, otherwise Longshan Farm would have rushed over long ago."

“But if it’s done well, it can have a big impact.”

"This matter was coordinated by the highest level, with the National Yellow River Conservancy Commission as the initiator and the four provinces coordinating and cooperating."

"Because the work of controlling the Yellow River has been going on for 20 years now, and although there have been some results, they are not very fast."

"As for how long it will take to cure the problem, no one knows, so if things go wrong, we may spend our entire life on it."

"I also know that the rabbit fur you exhibited this time was fed with grass shipped back from the Yellow River flood area, so I told you this."

"Since you are good at raising rabbits, you can also maximize the use of the land over there to grow grass to feed rabbits, and cooperate with export. I think it will be able to develop."

"Plus, you are young, so you can spend twenty years there. As long as you make achievements, there will still be plenty of time for follow-up. Besides, it will also be good for you to have achievements that benefit the country and the people."

"But the specific choice is up to you. My idea of setting up a large-scale state-owned chicken farm around the provincial capital has not changed."

"If you are willing to come here, that's fine. Anyway, it seems that I have confidence in your breeding."

"You decide this matter yourself when you return!"

"Tell me when you've made up your mind. No matter which one you choose, I will support you. To be honest, I still hope you come to the province."

"After all, you can often come up with some surprises."

(End of this chapter)