1968: Started from breeding

Chapter 270 Oh no, it seems he's been tricked into giving a false promise!
As dusk settles, streetlights begin to sparsely illuminate the main thoroughfares of Beijing.

Bicycles frequently sped by on the street, their bells jingling. Judging from the vegetable baskets strapped to the back of the bikes, they were mostly employees who had bought vegetables after get off work and were preparing to cook dinner.

However, this was in the Dongcheng District at that time.

A long line of vehicles was already parked at the entrance of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Su Wenchen and Lu Anguo from the State Farms Bureau leaned against the side of a military jeep, their sleeves tucked in.

Lu Anguo shrank his neck and complained to Su Wenchen.

"The leaders are still in such a hurry. They couldn't wait all night. They called us to prepare vehicles right after the meeting in the courtyard."

"Xiao Su, have you made arrangements for your wife? I heard she's pregnant. Is it alright for her to stay in a guesthouse by herself?"

"If that doesn't work, I'll call my daughter and ask her to take care of him."

Now, Su Wenchen's status in Lu Anguo's eyes has risen rapidly.

Because when the leader from the institute called him back, he subtly implied that the institute was already showing some dissatisfaction with their previous lack of support for Blue Water Farm.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, he knew very well that the higher-ups had already shown their attitude by only hinting at it, because they were already criticizing him by name.

In the leader's mind, there's basically no chance of making amends.

Fortunately, Blue Water Farm is, after all, a department of their Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry!

So, this matter is probably just a reminder from above to use limited resources wisely.

When Su Wenchen heard Lu Anguo's good intentions, he immediately shook his head.

"Thank you for your kind offer, but my wife's friend in Beijing happens to be free today, so with her here, I'm not too worried."

To be honest, Su Wenchen was really grateful to Ali's friend, because without him, Su Wenchen would most likely have had to send Ali to his father-in-law's house.

To be honest, he wasn't really that reassured.

It wasn't that he was worried about his father-in-law, but rather about the woman the father-in-law would marry later. Before meeting her, Su Wenchen didn't know who she was.

Rational people are fine, but what if it's someone who's not thinking clearly?

He wasn't by Ali's side. If Ali really did something irreparable, even if he tore her to pieces, it wouldn't make a difference.

Therefore, for Su Wenchen, it was better to stay in the ministry's guesthouse at this time.

Upon hearing this, Lu Anguo showed a curious expression, because although he had signed the document when Su Wenchen's file was transferred to their bureau.

However, at that time, he mainly focused on carefully examining Su Wenchen's specific information.

He only glanced at his lover's job, vaguely remembering that she was the director of a local commune.

He was surprised to learn that the other party had friends here, and immediately asked out of curiosity.

"Was your spouse a sent-down youth from Beijing?"

After all, in Lu Anguo's view, if someone was from Beijing, then they were most likely an educated youth sent to the countryside.

Su Wenchen shook his head.

"No, it's just that after I finished studying in Beijing, I was assigned to our county after graduation, and then I was sent down to the commune as a clerk!"

Since the files were all kept at this time, Su Wenchen did not hide anything.

Lu Anguo, however, was quite puzzled.

"That's impossible! How could a local from Beijing be directly assigned to such a small place as yours!"

Has your spouse offended someone?

Su Wenchen scratched his head. Had he offended someone?

I don't think it really counts!

Su Wenchen then gave a general overview of what he knew.

After listening, Lu Anguo suddenly realized what was going on, and then looked at Su Wenchen in surprise.

"So, you're Vice Minister Jiang's son-in-law!"

"I don't know much about Vice Minister Jiang. I only know that he retired from the Second Field Army and then worked in the Ministry of Railways, where he was responsible for coordinating transportation and local affairs."

"But don't worry, even if he doesn't like you two, it won't affect your work!"

"After all, they are not part of our system."

Su Wenchen smiled when he heard this.

"I'm not really worried. If we really can't get along, we can just stop seeing each other."

"But having a leader standing behind me gives me even more confidence!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Anguo immediately laughed.

"Haha, you're making fun of me! You have a leader to rely on, so what gives you the confidence to do that?"

However, he was still very happy to hear Su Wenchen say that.

After all, he wouldn't do that if it were just a subordinate flattering him, but someone like Su Wenchen, who is extremely capable and has powerful backers, would have a different effect.

He also understood that the implication conveyed in the leader's phone call today was that the top leadership might already be paying attention to this young man.

I guess they're just too young to be promoted right now!
If the other person were more than ten years older, and were currently in their thirties or forties, then Old Xu's position as a leader in the animal husbandry bureau might not be so secure anymore.

Soon, the two chatted idly in the cold wind.

A Hongqi sedan with its headlights flashing slowly drove up from a distance.

After the car came to a complete stop, the old man got out of the car.

"Lu Anguo, have the people I asked to notify in advance all prepared? When can we depart?"

Hearing the old man's shouts, Lu Anguo, who was huddled behind the jeep with Su Wenchen to block the wind, quickly ran over.

"Reporting to the leaders: the personnel from the State Farms Bureau, the Animal Husbandry Bureau, the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the security team have all arrived and are ready to depart at any time!"

The old man nodded.

"Without further ado, let's get on the train!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Anguo immediately responded.

"Yes!"

He then waved directly to the people leaning against the truck behind him.

"Everyone on board! Ready to depart!"

As Lu Anguo's loud voice rang out.

The people who were originally scattered at the entrance and in the corners to block the wind began to board the bus in an orderly manner.

Seeing this, Su Wenchen also opened the door of the jeep, preparing to get into the vehicle arranged by Lu Anguo.

But as soon as he opened the car door, the old man shouted at him.

"Xiao Su, come here!"

Su Wenchen turned his head to look at the Hongqi sedan and hesitated.

"Boss, this isn't quite right!"

The old man simply waved his hand.

"What do you mean 'good' or 'bad'? Get in the car!"

He then opened the car door and got in, leaving Su Wenchen staring at the open door.

They could only walk towards the Hongqi sedan.

Soon, Lu Anguo personally inspected the boarding situation of the passengers, starting from the first vehicle, and continued until the last vehicle was inspected.

He ran straight over and said.

"Sir, the personnel have been confirmed correct. Shall we depart?"

The old man nodded.

"set off!"

After receiving the departure order, Lu Anguo ran directly to the jeep that Su Wenchen was originally going to ride in.

As the lead jeep started up, a long line of vehicles slowly began to move.

Two military jeeps carrying security personnel led the way, followed by a Hongqi sedan in the middle, and three military trucks carrying technicians from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Livestock Bureau of the State Farms Administration.

A long convoy of cars slowly drove out of Beijing under the cover of night.

Inside the Hongqi sedan, as the wheels rolled over the frosty dirt road.

As the car travels a certain distance, the engine gradually reaches a certain operating temperature, and the temperature inside the car gradually increases.

Feeling the rising temperature, Su Wenchen unbuttoned his military overcoat.

The old man glanced at it.

"Take it off! Cover yourself with it and sleep it off. We'll be at your farm by tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Su Wenchen looked at the old man with some confusion as the car lights gradually shone through the car window.

"Boss, it's actually not too late to leave tomorrow! It's not easy to walk at night."

The old man waved his hand.

"The sooner it is confirmed and arranged, the sooner it can be promoted, and the more people can eat pork."

"Do you think we're the only ones without sleep tonight?"

"The entire hospital is waiting for my confirmation!"

"Since you're not sleepy, tell me about your farm's promotional ideas for this type of white pig."

Upon hearing this, Su Wenchen immediately replied.

"Leader, our team will definitely obey the organization's arrangements. We will have no objection to how the department plans to promote it and will fully cooperate."

The old man said irritably.

"I want to hear your opinions, not assign you tasks."

"Tell me your thoughts!"

"After all, as the farm that bred this kind of white pig, you must have some understandings that others don't know."

Seeing that the old man was genuinely asking for his opinion, Su Wenchen thought for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Sir, if we want to promote this quickly, my suggestion is to start with state-owned farms and breeding bases first."

"One reason is that the government provides a safety net, making it more resilient to risks!"

"Another reason is that this large-scale farming allows for better selection of high-quality breeding pigs."

"Looking at our third-generation white pigs that are raised normally, with the same feed and the same batch of piglets, some can reach 160 jin in 100 days, while others can only reach 120 jin."

"Therefore, when we bring back pigs from various breeding farms and farms, we still need to continuously select high-quality breeding pigs generation after generation for optimization."

"This way we can select higher-quality breeding pigs, and then gradually promote them to the surrounding areas, centered around these breeding pig farms."

“Leader, there’s really no need to force this kind of thing to be promoted. Once these production teams see the benefits, they’ll all rush to participate.”

"Just like when chemical fertilizers were first introduced, most commune members didn't know what they were."

"Back then, when people said that using this could increase production, many commune members didn't believe it, which led to a period where we had to force its promotion."

"When the communes actually used it and it increased grain production, everyone started applying for fertilizers like crazy." "So I think nothing is more convincing than facts, as long as local pig farms and state-owned pig farms start raising these white pigs that can be slaughtered in six months."

"Then the news will naturally leak out, and then the commune members will confirm that the state-owned farm can really reach the slaughter standard in six months."

"We don't need to put in much effort to promote it; everyone will take the initiative to go to various pig farms to ask for these piglets to raise."

After Su Wenchen finished speaking, the old man's voice rang out.

"So, you also agree that we should start by implementing this in state-owned farms and pig breeding farms!"

"By the way, is that 'cultivating intuition' thing you mentioned really as miraculous as Old Liu from the animal husbandry institute said?"

The carriage fell silent immediately after he said that.

Su Wenchen's back was covered in a fine sweat, and the light shining through the window reflected his bobbing throat. It took him a moment to slowly organize his thoughts.

"A leader's ability to observe things closely is less about intuition and more about keen observation."

"I also select individuals that are outstanding in various aspects based on the different growth conditions of the livestock, and then breed them together."

"Of course, I'm not entirely sure what will ultimately be produced; there's a certain element of luck involved!"

"Alright!" the old man suddenly laughed.

"Don't try to fool me, kid!"

"I know what you're worried about, but if you say it's luck, then it's luck!"

"Rest first! Otherwise you won't have the energy tomorrow."

The old man also knew that at this time, it was indeed difficult to say about secret recipes and such.

Su Wenchen scratched his head.

So does the leader think he has some secret formula?

However, judging from the feed used to cultivate the animals, it doesn't seem like there's any problem with calling it a secret recipe.

Meanwhile, at Blue Water Farm, the duty room, having received Su Wenchen's message, also quickly sprang into action.

They immediately sent someone overnight to notify Zhang Zhenhua, who was in charge of the farm's daily operations.

After finishing his meal, Zhang Zhenhua yawned and was just about to take off his clothes and go to sleep when he heard the panting duty officer come over to report.

After hearing about it, I couldn't believe it.

Are you sure you didn't hear wrong?

"Is the minister coming down to inspect the work in person? Or will he set off tonight and come down overnight?"

The duty officer quickly shook his head.

"Director Zhang, how could I possibly mistake your voice!"

"Moreover, the director specifically instructed that Director Lu from the ministry specifically said not to arrange any welcoming flower presentations or anything like that. Just wait until the time is right and greet them at the entrance."

"They also told us not to run more than two miles before we stopped and waited."

"Then, the main concern is with the pig farm. They're telling us to make sure nothing goes wrong at the pig farm."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhenhua quickly put on the cotton-padded coat he had just taken off.

"Go and inform Section Chief Tan, who is in charge of the pig farm, and also inform Lao Fan. I went to check on him before I left work earlier, and he should be on the night shift tonight."

"Have him double-check the hygiene of all the pigsties and the health of the pigs. If any are not doing well, isolate them. We absolutely cannot have any problems at the pig farm tomorrow."

"Then tell the people on night shift at the chicken coop and rabbit shed not to slack off and find a place to sleep tonight."

"Everyone get up and clean up."

"Although they came here specifically for the pig farm, the leaders from the chicken farm and rabbit farm might also go and take a look."

After putting on his coat, Zhang Zhenhua closed his dormitory door.

"By the way, wake up the people in charge of the site and have them check all the slogans with flashlights. Remove any that are not suitable and repaint all the peeling paint on the walls."

"I'll go inform Lao Miao and Lao Han!"

After saying that, he strode towards the residential compound where Miao Yuan lived, muttering to himself from time to time.

"Neither the canteen manager nor the logistics manager has said how things will be arranged. Should we prepare breakfast for tomorrow morning?"

"It's better to prepare in advance! It wouldn't be good if they all came on an empty stomach and weren't prepared."

early morning.

A convoy of vehicles was traveling on the dirt roads of Lanshui County; it was the convoy from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry that had set off the previous night.

After driving all night, they only stopped in Jinshi for an hour to rest in the middle of the night.

So we successfully arrived in Lanshui County early in the morning.

Su Wenchen yawned, opened his sleepy eyes, and looked through the dew-covered car window. It seemed he had arrived at a familiar place.

The old man beside him looked at Su Wenchen.

"wake up?"

"Young people sleep so well! They can sleep soundly even with such a bumpy ride!"
"Your farm must be just ahead!"

Su Wenchen rubbed his face a little embarrassedly, then wiped the water droplets that had formed on the car window due to the heat with his hand.

After seeing the red flags faintly visible on the farm's fence in the distance, he spoke directly.

"Boss, the fence with the red flag in front of us means we've reached our farm!"

Then Su Wenchen looked at his watch; it was 6:45.

They set off just as it got dark, so it's been about twelve hours since then.

If we don't count the rest time in Jinshi, the journey of about 300 kilometers took more than ten hours.

Of course, the main reason is that you can't drive too fast at night, and there aren't highways like there are now.

After the convoy crossed the bridge, they arrived directly at the staff living area of ​​Blue Water Farm.

Various farm canteens, bathhouses, staff clubs, and farm service centers are basically all located here.

Because it was morning rush hour, the living area looked much more crowded.

The old man was also visiting Blue Water Farm for the first time, and upon seeing this scene, he immediately asked with curiosity.

Why did you build your farm headquarters outside the farm? Is it because there isn't enough space?

Upon hearing this, Su Wenchen immediately offered an explanation.

"Boss, our farm started out as a chicken farm! It mainly supplied eggs to the city."

"At the time, in order to minimize the impact of the smell on the employees' families, the living area was built on the very edge of the river."

"Otherwise, if it's built next to the chicken coop, it might affect the hygiene of the chicken coop, and it would also be inconvenient for the staff and their families."

"Although it takes a few more steps, we are much less affected by the smell. Also, only employees with work badges can enter the factory area, which makes security work much easier."

The old man nodded.

"That's right, it's definitely more convenient than those factories that are all mixed together."

Looking at the clearly well-developed residential area, the old man sighed.

"To be honest, without the support of the ministry, it's really beyond my expectations that you could have developed to this extent on your own."

"In my opinion, it's much better than those that have been established for eight or ten years."

He had visited many farms, but there weren't many that could develop in such a short time without large-scale support from above.

Upon hearing this, Su Wenchen quickly began to plead poverty.

"Boss, we're only superficially presentable right now. The roads at the entrance and all that were assigned to the ministry in October are the ones that have started to be repaired."

"It's because the ministry didn't make us hand over profits that we were able to use the money for construction."

"So please don't say that the ministry didn't provide support. If it weren't allocated to the ministry, we really wouldn't have the money to build the facility."

The old man smiled and waved his hand.

"Don't worry, the ministry doesn't care about your paltry sums."

"The $100 million in foreign exchange generated by the Moon Rabbit alone has been a huge help to the ministry."

"Not to mention that it also helped establish a communication channel, which is much more important than the meager profits handed over by other farms."

"Otherwise, the large-scale fertilizer production line we want to introduce would not have been negotiated so quickly; it would have taken at least two or three years."

"The impact of this is far beyond what your farm's few hundred thousand dollars can influence!"

"Not to mention that your farm has now also bred white pigs that can be slaughtered quickly."

"It can be said that because of your farm, the people of our country will be able to live a life without hunger at least five years earlier."

"The meat supply will be greatly alleviated, but there is still a long way to go before all people can eat meat regularly."

"I hope that when you come up here in the future, you will be able to achieve this difficult goal!"

Upon hearing this, Su Wenchen reflected on what he had done along the way, and it seemed that he had indeed changed some things.

The export of the Moon Rabbit attracted the attention of some Western countries, and at that time their countries were looking to break out of their diplomatic isolation, so they took this opportunity to establish a communication channel with the West.

Therefore, they were able to introduce large-scale fertilizer production lines several years in advance.

With the increased supply of fertilizers, grain production will naturally rise steadily, resulting in more surplus grain to feed poultry and livestock.

The increase in grain production was coupled with his successful early breeding of white pigs.

If the chicken farm initially only affected the people of Lan City, it has now begun to impact the quality of life of people across the country.

Moreover, the meaning subtly revealed in the old man's last words also slightly shocked Su Wenchen.

He went up? Which spot?
Will that day really come?

Then he realized, oh no, he seems to have been tricked into giving a false promise!

I never thought I'd be the one getting a pie in the sky, but it smells so good, I really want to eat it!
Su Wenchen was also somewhat impressed. As expected of a leader, just one sentence from him had stirred his emotions.

Moreover, it wasn't a done deal, leaving room for maneuver later.

As expected of a leader, it seems I still have a lot to learn!

However, he didn't care too much about it, because he already had two great achievements.

Although the Huatu project did not have a significant impact on people's livelihoods in the first month, it indirectly promoted diplomatic communication channels, thereby accelerating the introduction of equipment. Su Wenchen was clear that he had left a good impression on the higher levels.

With the successful breeding of white pigs, as long as the final confirmation is successful, this positive impression will be greatly enhanced.

As long as he continues to accumulate merits, with his experience in the agricultural system, many things will naturally fall into place.

"Drip! Drip! Drip!"

The horn of the jeep leading the way sounded, and a long line of vehicles slowly came to a stop at the entrance of Blue Water Farm.

Su Wenchen's slightly excited mood was also interrupted by the sound of the horn.

It's not that he's too unambitious. To be honest, Su Wenchen believes that anyone at his level would not be completely unmoved by what the senior leader said earlier.

Because of this one sentence, he has unknowingly broken through several layers of ceiling.

Although it wasn't the absolute top level, he was already quite satisfied, because he couldn't afford to mention anything more beyond that.

(End of this chapter)