1968: Started from breeding

Chapter 283 Not a brother, this is really your father-in-law!

Two days later.

On the afternoon of Lunar New Year's Eve, the meeting finally came to an end.

Of course, the discussion will not only focus on white pigs, but also on other agricultural and fishery-related issues.

The discussion mainly revolved around the key development directions for the next few years.

It mainly revolves around food.

Whether it's increasing fishing efforts by fishery units or promoting the white pig program, which is currently a key focus.

There is also a subsequent plan for the allocation and deployment of large-scale fertilizer production equipment.

They all share the same goal: to increase food production.

However, it didn't have much to do with Su Wenchen later on, so he just watched others argue.

Because resources are limited in every region, everyone is extremely meticulous and eager to win back even the smallest cog in the machine.

Of course, such a large-scale fertilizer production line cannot be disassembled; there are only ten in total, and the only ones who can compete for this are the leaders of the agricultural bureaus of various provinces.

Su Wenchen looked at the leaders at work who were usually stern and unspeakable.

When faced with this fertilizer production line, everyone was as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

They started to engage in frantic involution.

You said the yield per mu would increase by ten jin next year, so I'll aim for twenty jin.

Then Su Wenchen watched as the yield per mu jumped from about 200 jin to 400 jin.

Then it couldn't be rolled anymore.

Because those sitting here at this time are all professionals from various fields.

Most people have a general idea of ​​the yield per acre when chemical fertilizers have been used.

Su Wenchen also knew that with the current relatively backward state of seed improvement, relying solely on chemical fertilizers would not be enough to achieve the desired yield of 700 to 800 jin per mu.

This must be combined with high-yield, high-quality seeds to continue to significantly increase grain production.

Even subsequent increases in grain production can only be achieved through breakthroughs in various aspects.

The use of chemical fertilizers will increase yields, followed by the promotion of improved varieties, the popularization of agricultural mechanization, and finally, the continuous breakthroughs in high-yield hybrid varieties.

Ultimately, by combining these factors, food self-sufficiency was achieved.

They have only completed the first stage, the introduction of fertilizer production lines. There is still a long way to go in agriculture!

Touching his chin, Su Wenchen felt that the popularization of agricultural mechanization and the promotion of high-yield hybrid varieties might not be possible until after he went up there.

After all, the conditions were certainly not mature in the past ten years, because seed improvement was only initiated in recent years, and the promotion of various aspects of animal husbandry has also only begun in recent years.

These are all things that require time to see the final results.

The rapid development of animal husbandry is solely due to this reason.

Thinking about it this way, Su Wenchen felt that there was still a long way to go in terms of future developments!
Soon, the meeting slowly came to a close amidst a cacophony of arguments.

The old man announced slowly.

"Two production lines were set up in the Northeast Plain to supply the three northeastern provinces."

"Three of them are placed in the North China Plain, mainly supplying the four provinces of North China."

"The three routes are arranged in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River Plain, mainly supplying the five provinces along the Yangtze River."

Finally, one supply line will supply the Guanzhong Plain, and the other will supply the Sichuan Basin.

"As for the final site selection for the factory, the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will be responsible for surveying and selecting sites in your respective regions. At that time, your local authorities will be responsible for receiving guests and handling a series of supporting construction projects, such as land acquisition and labor allocation."

"In addition, provinces where factories are established must complete the task of allocating fertilizer to other provinces every year. They cannot treat the fertilizer as their own just because it is located in your area."

"Comrades, today is Lunar New Year's Eve. Finally, on behalf of the ministry, I would like to extend my festive greetings to all the comrades who have come to attend the meeting!"

"Next year, the independent production of fertilizers and the promotion of white pigs will bring a bumper harvest to our people."

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Instantly, thunderous applause erupted in the arena.

Su Wenchen wasn't too surprised to hear that the site selection for the only large-scale fertilizer production plant currently available was chosen.

They are mostly placed around major plains, which are also the main production areas in China.

In later generations, there were far more fertilizer plants in any single province than this, but now a single production line has to supply almost two provinces.

It's still just a drop in the ocean!
Of course, grain production will definitely increase in the future, but there is still a long way to go before we can have enough food.

So Su Wenchen considered it and decided that after solving the basic problem of food and clothing, foreign exchange should be the area he needed to focus on.

Therefore, cultivating top-quality animal breeds to earn foreign exchange, and then using that foreign exchange to import various advanced fertilizer production equipment and agricultural machinery production equipment from abroad, remains one of his future goals.

After all, the development and expansion of animal husbandry ultimately cannot be separated from the strong support of agriculture.

Therefore, we first use high-end livestock breeds to earn foreign exchange internationally, and then use the foreign exchange to support domestic agricultural development.

Finally, with agricultural development, a large amount of grain can support the development and expansion of basic domestic animal husbandry.

This creates a virtuous cycle, and the domestic supply of grain and meat will gradually increase.

In this process, his position will be promoted step by step until the people of future generations no longer lack meat.

Will anyone remember him?
Maybe I can get a title myself.

Could he be the father of the white pig?

That's not as good as "Father of the Moon Rabbit"!

As for agricultural development and breakthroughs in improved varieties, Su Wenchen was not actually that worried.

During his trips to meetings these past few days, Su Wenchen learned from colleagues at the Hunan Provincial Agricultural Bureau that the Academy of Agricultural Sciences had begun coordinating with research institutions nationwide to assist the Hunan Provincial Hybrid Rice Collaborative Group in tackling the challenges of hybrid rice cultivation.

The head of this collaborative group was later known as the father of hybrid rice.

Although he didn't know exactly which year it was successful, he knew that he didn't need to worry too much about the breakthrough in improved varieties.

As the applause gradually subsided, the old man slowly spoke to the leaders who had come from the hospital.

"Sir, is there anything you'd like to say in closing?"

The other person smiled and shook their head.

"I have nothing to say."

"Your Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has made good progress this year. Animal husbandry supports agricultural production, and then agriculture in turn supports the development of animal husbandry."

The old man said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Leader, please don't say that. Both of these are breakthroughs made by Blue Water Farm. Our department has really done a lot of support in this matter! I really don't deserve this credit."

"However, we will increase our support for Blue Water Farm and strive to make breakthroughs in other areas as soon as possible."

The other person took off their reading glasses, wiped them, and responded with a smile.

"That's your achievement, isn't it? I hope that with your support next year, Blue Water Farm can achieve new breakthroughs."

"Alright, I see the comrades below are getting restless too."

"You may adjourn the meeting!"

The old man nodded, stood up, and said.

"Alright, if no one has any objections, let's adjourn the meeting!"

"By the way, today is Lunar New Year's Eve. For those comrades who came to the meeting and didn't have time to go home for the New Year, the department has also prepared extra meals for you in the canteen."

"Everyone gets a big plate of pork and cabbage dumplings for dinner, along with half a pound of peanuts and two ounces of candy. Even though we're celebrating a revolutionary Spring Festival, we won't be extravagant."

"But we still need to maintain the festive atmosphere. I hope everyone can eat and drink their fill tonight."

"After the New Year, I hope everyone will get back to work and make new breakthroughs in the new year."

Amid applause, the people on the stage slowly left.

The other people in the venue also packed up their things and prepared to leave.

As soon as I turned around, I was met with a bunch of invitations.

"Comrade Su, would you like to have dinner together tonight?"

"Comrade Su, come over here! Let's celebrate the revolutionary year together as comrades."

"I said it first, you can carry it with you later."

"What do you mean you spoke first? Comrade Su didn't agree to it."

"That's right, Comrade Su, come over here, let's each get another dish for dinner."

Looking around at the numerous invitations offered by everyone.

Su Wenchen quickly waved his hand, saying apologetically.

I'm so sorry!

"Comrades, my father-in-law's family is from Beijing, so I'm sorry to say that I won't be able to celebrate the New Year with you all tonight."

Moreover, Ali has visited him twice in the past two days, and he has already said that regardless of whether the meeting ends today or not, he will go to his father-in-law's house for the New Year.

After all, no matter how busy you are with work, you can still spare an evening.

Hearing Su Wenchen's words, the others didn't say anything more, because if their own fathers-in-law were in the same place, they would definitely go home for the New Year.

Even some people who live nearby have already left, probably trying to find a ride home from some organization!

After all, at this time, for many organizations, it was common for revolutionary comrades to hitch a ride home for the New Year, and they were unlikely to refuse.

After everyone left, Zhang Qianjin and Yang Fusheng also came over and walked outside with Su Wenchen, saying with some disappointment.

"Brother, are you going to your father-in-law's house for the New Year?"

"I was originally planning to cook a few dishes each tonight and have a good drink!"

"I failed to outdrink you last time, that was a mistake. This time I'm thinking of giving you a good lesson!"

Su Wenchen laughed directly.

"Brother, you passed out after just two drinks at your workplace last time. You call that a mistake?"

"And it was sweet rice wine that they were drinking."

Zhang Qianjin said defiantly.

"Brother, what do you mean I fell down? I was just pretending. At the time, I was just rinsing my mouth at most."

As he stepped out the door, Su Wenchen gave a perfunctory reply.

"Yes, yes, yes, it's just rinsing your mouth, but you've rinsing your mouth so much that your tongue is slurred, haven't you!"

"Besides, it's only been two drinks and you're already like that. Don't you know your own level?"

"Especially that kind of rice wine that tastes like soda."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qianjin's eyes widened in shock.

"Brother, you really didn't feel anything after that?"

"Our local rice wine may not taste like much when you drink it, but it has a strong aftereffect. I fell asleep as soon as I got back."

Su Wenchen thought for a moment and realized that he had fallen asleep in the car later, so he should still have some energy.

However, after waking up, he didn't seem to have any other symptoms; his head didn't hurt and he didn't feel anything else.

"I think I fell asleep, but when I woke up, I didn't feel dizzy or lightheaded. I just thought I was just feeling a bit weak!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qianjin said smugly.

"I knew there couldn't be no reaction at all. Although our local wine has a long history and isn't that famous, I dare say the quality is definitely not a problem."

"Of course, it can't be like those cheap wines on the market, where you can just sleep after drinking it!"

"Do you want me to send you some when I get back?"

Then he whispered.

"I buy the raw materials directly and have familiar people help me brew them. They are all the cleanest and most skilled veteran craftsmen."

"It's just that nowadays everyone emphasizes industrialized and large-scale production, so these talents have gradually been phased out."

"Let me tell you, this kind of traditional craft is just as good as mass-produced products."

Su Wenchen waved his hand.

"I'd rather not drink, I don't usually drink. But I do agree with what you said later."

"While the output of these handcrafted items certainly can't compare to large-scale production," "the quality is hard to say, especially for master craftsmen with years of experience. Sometimes, a little more or less can actually bring out the original essence."

As the two talked, they walked out of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry gate.

Su Wenchen was just about to return to the guesthouse to pack his things.

A dark green Jeep that had been parked at the main gate started up and slowly drove to the side of Su Wenchen's car.

The car window slowly rolled down, and Su Wenchen saw a middle-aged man with some slurred speech.

The other person turned around and said directly.

"boarding!"

Su Wenchen glanced at the other person and had some guesses in his mind, but out of caution, he still asked.

"May I ask you are?"

The other party replied irritably.

"You're my father, are you afraid I'll do anything to you?!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qianjin couldn't help but chime in.

"Comrade, what's wrong with you? We were asking you this very politely, how could you start swearing right away!"

"Which unit do you work for?"

"Is this how you pick people up? Where's your letter of introduction from your employer?"

To be honest, Zhang Qianjin had seen many arrogant organizations, but he had never seen one that started cursing right away.

Not to mention that Blue Water Farm is now highly sought after by the ministry, so he's not afraid of which unit the other party belongs to.

After all, apart from the top-level institute, most departments below are on the same level, so how could someone come up here to insult people like this?

This is unacceptable anywhere!
However, after Zhang Qianjin finished speaking, Su Wenchen tugged at Zhang Qianjin, who had immediately stood up.

"Brother, don't panic!"

Then he directly probed the middle-aged man.

"You are, Ali's father?"

The other party replied irritably.

"Otherwise what? Who do you think would wait for you at the door for two hours in this freezing weather?"

"Didn't you promise Xiaoli that you'd go home for the New Year even if the meeting wasn't over? That's why you called me twice this afternoon."

Then I started to taste it.

"They're afraid I'll forget and they'll make you run there yourself!"

"Alright, get in the car!"

Upon hearing this, Su Wenchen confirmed that the other party was indeed his father-in-law, because no one else could possibly know what he had said to Ali.

Zhang Qianjin stared at Su Wenchen, somewhat dumbfounded.

This isn't your brother, this is really your father-in-law!

Don't you even recognize your own father-in-law?
How could you ask your father-in-law, "Whose are you?"
To be honest, if Su Wenchen hadn't made it clear from the beginning that he didn't know him, he wouldn't have immediately assumed that the other person was swearing.

Su Wenchen knew it was a misunderstanding and spoke directly to Zhang Qianjin.

"Brother, let's part ways then!"

"After I finish celebrating the New Year here and the ministry starts working again, I will start submitting the application report to the relevant ministries. You can go back and prepare, and once you receive the message, you can start taking action."

"Once you've coordinated with the local authorities in Sichuan Province, each of our three units will send a few people to select a site and establish a transitional base."

Su Wenchen is quite concerned about the breeding of dairy cows, because dairy cow breeds with a milk fat content as high as 6% are extremely rare on the international market.

If milk production can increase, then exports of milk powder and milk powder varieties are possible.

Zhang Qianjin nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

"Don't worry, brother. As soon as the notification comes down here, I'll immediately head to Sichuan Province to coordinate the establishment of the transition base."

"Ensure the establishment of the transitional base is completed as soon as possible."

Yang Fusheng, who was behind him, also spoke directly.

"Comrade Su, I will go back and start selecting the healthiest batch to ensure they are transported to the transition base in good health as soon as possible."

Su Wenchen smiled with satisfaction.

"Alright, let's work together to get this cow down from the plateau as soon as possible."

"You should all go back and rest quickly!"

After saying goodbye to the two, Su Wenchen opened the passenger side door of the Jeep and prepared to get in.

As a result, Jiang's father spoke up directly.

"Why are you sitting in the front? Come to the back!"

uh~
Su Wenchen hesitated for a moment, then closed the front passenger door and opened the back door.

To be honest, he wasn't actually that reserved about his father's position.

In the past few days, he has met with several ministers and spoken with members of the committee.

Therefore, it is impossible for Jiang's father, as one of the leaders of the Ministry of Railways, to say that Su Wenchen did not take him seriously.

However, it's not really true that they were particularly reserved when they met.

Since they are not part of the same system, it is actually difficult for this to affect Su Wenchen now.

However, adding the identity of father-in-law changes everything.

After all, he hadn't even visited the family yet, but he had already married their daughter. Su Wenchen was still a little guilty.

If Ali had truly broken ties with his family and never spoken to them again, he wouldn't have acted this way.

But that's not the problem now, which makes Su Wenchen a little embarrassed.

So after hesitating for a moment, Su Wenchen still spoke to Jiang's father.

"Dad, my friend didn't do that on purpose!"

After getting into the car, Mr. Jiang carefully looked Su Wenchen up and down. He had to admit that his daughter had a thing for pretty things!

In the beginning, it seems that they weren't interested in the person's potential at all, but rather in their appearance.

However, after hearing Su Wenchen's words...

Father Jiang deliberately put on a stern face and said.

"Do you really think I'm that petty and narrow-minded?"

Su Wenchen replied with a smile.

"That's definitely not true. Ali has told me that many times."

"She always said that you taught her to be magnanimous, saying that a prime minister's belly can hold a boat."

"That's how you taught her, how could she be a petty person!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang's father smiled and shook his head.

"Ha, I'm glad Xiaoli doesn't want me to die of anger, but she actually listens to me?"

However, even though they only exchanged a few words, Mr. Jiang discovered that his son-in-law was indeed quick-witted.

With just a few words, he was unable to continue the topic.

After all, if I bring up my daughter, wouldn't it be an admission that I'm petty and narrow-minded to continue talking about this topic?
Seeing this, Su Wenchen also spoke up directly.

"Dad, you've really wronged Ali. She talks about you all the time at home!"

"It's just that I haven't been able to express it properly for other reasons."

After speaking, Su Wenchen also wanted to see what his father-in-law's attitude was towards his current wife and daughter.

Upon hearing this, Jiang's father glanced at Su Wenchen, then waved his hand and said...

"Alright, you don't need to test me anymore!"

"I have many flaws, but I believe I have been fair to my family."

“From now on, Ali will be living with you, not with Qin.”

"Don't worry, just make sure you two get along well with her on the surface, don't overthink it."

Clearly, Mr. Jiang was aware of the conflict between his daughter and his stepmother.

At that time, with the encouragement of his stepwife, he sent his daughter down to her place, which further strained their already fragile relationship.

There is almost no chance of repairing it now.

However, he still spoke to Su Wenchen.

"Xiao Su, I don't know what Ali told you."

"Actually, my decision to send her down had little to do with Aqin's encouragement!"

"I sensed something and was thinking of finding a way to bring people back after the rest of the educated youth were settled."

"Looking at the situation now, I realize I was overthinking it."

"It could also be said that the scale of the rural deployments has been reduced to the point that it is extremely difficult to bring people back."

"I'm not afraid to tell you frankly, even if I could be transferred back, I couldn't afford the cost! Or rather, I couldn't afford it."

Because after just a few words, Jiang's father could tell that his son-in-law was an extremely intelligent person.

Therefore, he did not say anything about wanting to use his status to pressure or force his son-in-law to persuade his daughter to reconcile with his stepmother.

Hearing the other party's explanation, Su Wenchen didn't care much and just smiled and said.

“Dad, I understand, and this may not be a bad thing for Ali.”

"Now that we're here in the commune, it's actually easier to achieve some results."

Father Jiang nodded.

"Xiao Su, I'm relieved that you think this way."

"To be honest, you did a great job, better than I expected."

"When I saw that your unit had bred the Moonflower Rabbit, I couldn't believe it myself."

"I had to call my friend in the foreign trade department several times to confirm before I dared to believe it."

"As for your wave at the end of this year, that was completely unexpected."

He was well aware of his son-in-law's future prospects, and that he might even surpass him in the future.

He paused, then continued to remind her.

"Xiao Su, it's unlikely that you'll be rewarded by the higher-ups anytime soon this time."

"But the more this is the case, the better it will be for you. You need to know that some things, once rewarded, are gone."

"But the lack of an award could mean either that the matter is highly controversial and it's inconvenient to comment, or that the matter has a significant impact and a comment needs to be made based on the specific circumstances."

"This is actually a good thing for you."

"You're too young now. Even if the higher-ups promote you at this point, it won't be a good thing for you."

"But once the white pig breed is fully popularized in a few years, the pressure will be much less when you come up again."

"Moreover, back then, any unit that raised white pigs would have to owe you some favor, more or less."

"They won't say they'll try their best to help you, but the chances of them deliberately making things difficult for you because you're young are greatly reduced."

Su Wenchen naturally understood his father-in-law's meaning.

He actually figured it out during the meeting.

His age is quite unusual.

Since everyone was there for a meeting, it was fine, as everyone went back to their respective places after the meeting.

But if he really gets into the ministry, I wonder how many people will feel envious.

Furthermore, since the white pigs haven't been fully promoted yet, Su Wenchen felt that going up there now would actually limit his potential.

Because there are advantages to being high up, and there are also conveniences to being low down.

At least for now, Su Wenchen feels that he can play a greater role on the sidelines.

(End of this chapter)