1968: Started from breeding

Chapter 337 No one is more suitable to represent our country's innovative development in agriculture than your farm!

Soon, Guo Xiangyang, who had gone to get the newspaper, hurriedly returned.

However, his face was also filled with shock.

"Director, look at today's front page headline! The president is coming to visit!"

As he spoke, he quickly handed the newspaper to Su Wenchen.

Su Wenchen was also very curious about what had caused Guo Xiangyang to have such an expression.

After he looked at the front page of this morning's newspaper.

My eyes also contracted sharply.

The above content is very brief, only a hundred words or so, but the information it reveals can influence the entire international situation.

The announcement stated that the US president will choose an appropriate time to visit their country before May next year!

Su Wenchen knew about this matter, but he couldn't remember the exact time.

He wasn't a professional historian, so his knowledge of this kind of thing was basically limited to a general understanding.

However, Su Wenchen was very clear about the meaning behind this.

That means the subsequent efforts to normalize relations between the two countries all started after this high-level contact between the two countries!

When Lu Anguo heard a long silence on the other end of the phone, he smiled and said...

"How about it? Xiao Su, aren't you surprised!"

"To be honest, I was completely bewildered when I saw the newspaper this morning!"

"I didn't believe it until I checked the newspaper several times to make sure it was okay!"

Su Wenchen took a deep breath upon hearing these words.

"Director Lu, although the news did surprise me, it doesn't really concern us!"

"Could it be that we're involved this time too?"

After saying that, thinking about Lu Anguo's tone earlier, Su Wenchen did have a guess in his mind, but he still wanted to verify it.

If things really turn out as he thinks, their farm will have a tremendous opportunity for development.

Lu Anguo didn't keep them in suspense any longer and got straight to the point.

"Yes, it does concern you, and it should be said that it is related to our agriculture!"

"Inviting the head of state here this time is not only for high-level talks between the two sides, but also to dispel the demonization of us by foreign countries, and to showcase the achievements of our own socialism."

"The meeting has already drafted a preliminary plan to showcase the products and services from four main perspectives: culture, military, industry, and agriculture."

"There's no debate about choosing Beijing for the cultural aspect."

"In terms of military operations, we chose Hangzhou Jianqiao Airport, mainly to visit our J-7 fighter jets and showcase our air strike capabilities."

"The industrial sector was chosen to be showcased at the Shanghai Industrial Exhibition Hall, which will likely display products such as electric sewing machines and Hongqi cars, mainly demonstrating the achievements of our industrial development."

As for agriculture.

Upon hearing this, Su Wenchen cleared his throat slightly and immediately replied.

"Director, do you mean our farm is also involved in this reception?"

If this is true, it would indeed be a huge opportunity for Su Wenchen's development.

Of course, the pressure will also be immense.

If you mess up this kind of task, you're basically done for.

However, if it is done well, the benefits will be enormous. In the period that follows, national resources will be allocated to this project, which is equivalent to equipping their farm with a powerful engine.

Upon hearing Su Wenchen's statement, Lu Anguo immediately confirmed it.

"You don't need to belittle yourself. Although your farm is indeed not considered big in the country in terms of scale right now!"

"But when it comes to innovation and innovative scientific research, you are truly our unique talent."

"But your new biological alkali treatment model using rabbits is indeed an innovative measure, even internationally."

"This is also why the higher-ups ultimately chose you to represent our country and showcase our agricultural development achievements to the world."

"Moreover, your location is also good. You are right behind Xuzhou, a transportation hub, and not far from Hangzhou and Shanghai. The journey is also very easy to arrange."

"Thinking about it all together!"

"No one is more suitable to represent our country's innovative development in agriculture than your farm!"

Upon hearing this, Su Wenchen felt both excited and heavy-hearted.

"Director, rest assured, our branch will definitely go all out to successfully complete this important test!"

Lu Anguo replied with a smile.

"I trust you to handle things!"

"Also, don't put too much pressure on yourself. The local authorities and various departments will cooperate with you unconditionally!"

"That's why I said you don't need to discuss it anymore. Just submit a report and apply for the amount of saline-alkali land you need."

"This exhibition also showcases our country's application of agricultural mechanization, so you should coordinate well with agricultural machinery manufacturers in the future."

"This time there's no need to queue or anything like that. All the agricultural machinery you need will be distributed to you as quickly as possible."

"However, you must train all employees to be proficient in agricultural machinery. This is the first time our country has directly presented its achievements to the West in front of cameras."

"There will definitely be a special press corps accompanying you, so you need to pay attention to the details!"

"Moreover, the timeframe for this mission is quite tight. The higher-ups require all units to complete all reception and deployment work by the end of this year."

"Although the announcement says we can visit before May next year, we don't have that much time."

"The Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Institute of Microbiology will come to help, and we can also apply to them if needed."

"A dedicated security team and diplomatic reception committee will also be in contact with you afterwards!"

"Thanks to you all, I should also be in charge of communicating with you inside. I'll let you know if there are any new developments!"

Su Wenchen nodded emphatically.

"Director Xing, if there are any new developments, we'll coordinate with both sides immediately!"

"Okay, that's settled then. We'll coordinate promptly if anything comes up!"

As the phone continued to dial, Su Wenchen slowly put it down.

At that moment, he was thinking about the significance of establishing the demonstration zone, and felt that the higher authorities might have already thought about it at that time.

However, no announcement had been issued at that time, so naturally they were not notified in advance.

The news was only revealed now, after both sides agreed on a date for the announcement.

After hanging up the phone, Su Wenchen fell into deep thought.

For a moment, the only thing left in the entire office was the ceiling fan still creaking.

Guo Xiangyang had clearly realized something from the conversation just now.

She looked at Su Wenchen with slightly rapid breathing, and her knuckles turned white from gripping her fists so tightly that she was too nervous.

Although he overheard part of the phone call, he still wanted to confirm one thing.

So he said cautiously.

"director?"

"You were just talking about reception work, the reception work for this matter reported in the newspaper?"

Su Wenchen took a deep breath and nodded.

"This task has indeed fallen on our shoulders! However, to handle this kind of national-level reception work well, we will hardly have any rest time in the second half of the year."

Upon hearing Su Wenchen's words, Guo Xiangyang's face flushed.

"Director, what are you saying!"

"Who's in the mood to rest when something like this is going on? Just get on with the arrangements!"

Guo Xiangyang clearly knew that this level of reception was something one might never encounter in a lifetime.

At this point, he had no desire to rest!

Seeing this, Su Wenchen also stood up and said.

"Let's go!"

"Notify all cadres to assemble in the auditorium!"

"An emergency meeting will be held in half an hour!"

"Also, inform the locals. I'll have Lao Ren take some people to the auditorium to prepare tables and chairs right away!"

After seeing Su Wenchen walk towards the dormitory.

Guo Xiangyang also jogged towards the broadcasting station.

When Su Wenchen went to wake Ren Dachuan.

"bell--!"

Suddenly, all the electric bells in the entire branch area rang loudly, startling the sparrows that were dozing in the shade of the trees into a flurry of flight into the sky.

He was obviously very frightened.

At the same time, the entire field came to life in an instant.

Many people hurriedly threw on a piece of clothing and rushed out of the dormitory to see what had happened.

Because the weather gets too hot at midday after the start of summer.

Except during the grain harvesting season, Su Wenchen always arranged a one-and-a-half-hour lunch break for all employees and cadres.

So, before the lunch break was even over, the doorbell was rung, which was a first for everyone.

However, just as everyone was wondering about each other, Guo Xiangyang's voice came through the loudspeakers hanging in the trees and on various utility poles.

"Hello! Hello! Can you hear me?"

"Immediately notify all cadres to assemble in the auditorium within half an hour for an emergency meeting!"

"I'll repeat myself: all cadres, assemble in the auditorium within half an hour for an emergency meeting!"

After receiving Guo Xiangyang's accurate notification.

Many cadres in the dormitory area were puzzled. "What's going on? Why the sudden emergency meeting? Did the local authorities pull some kind of stunt?"

"It shouldn't be!"

"Aren't those Director Shi and his team from the county over there?"

"Look at them, they all look puzzled."

The leaders of the four counties were indeed completely baffled.

They didn't understand why an emergency meeting was being held, since there hadn't been any conflict between the two sides!

Moreover, the discussion had gone well even though it took place in the other party's office.

Although no agreement was reached, they could tell that the farm had the upper hand.

Just then, the doors to the two rooms next to the four people opened.

Liu Guangde and Liang Huashu were buttoning their clothes as they walked out.

Upon seeing the four people, he immediately frowned.

"What are you guys doing?"

"Why did you have to call an emergency meeting for them?"

The two clearly believed that the four of them must have been up to something in secret, and then they were discovered.

After all, they both knew exactly what they were going to do after their meal.

However, they won't interfere too much in such matters unless it's excessive.

However, they would definitely not agree to any unauthorized damage to their farm.

Hearing the leader say that...

The four of them exchanged suspicious glances.

Then Zhao Guohua explained directly.

"Director Liu, this matter may not actually have anything to do with us!"

"We separated at the time, but soon we all gathered at the door of Director Su's office."

"The entire separation took less than ten minutes."

"In such a short time, we can't even get to the entrance of their farm!"

Zhao Guohua clearly felt that this urgent matter was most likely related to the farm's most important task at present: treating alkali-tolerant rabbits.

Just after Zhao Guohua finished speaking, a young man covered in sweat ran towards them.

"Leaders, our director asked me to tell you that you are welcome to attend the meeting if you wish."

"This matter is also somewhat related to you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Guangde nodded.

"Okay, comrade, go back and tell your director we're coming right now!"

After saying that, he glanced at the four people and then spoke to Liang Huashu.

"Old Liang, let's go! Let's see what kind of mess they've made of us this time."

Looking back, the two leaders in front were clearly a bit angry.

The four looked at each other.

Could it be that someone was involved in some shady dealings and got caught red-handed?

If that's the case, it seems like a good thing, at least it eliminates a competitor.

Some even thought it would be best if the other three were caught doing something underhanded.

They'll laugh their heads off.

And so, each with their own thoughts, the group followed the crowd to the auditorium.

Along the way, not only them, but also the farm cadres were all talking about it for no apparent reason.

"What's going on with this sudden emergency meeting?"

A bespectacled officer wiped his sweat and lowered his voice.

"Do you think those county leaders are up to something?"

"No way! I just saw that Director Shi and the others looked even more bewildered than we were. One of them was even walking with his arms and legs moving in unison."

"Could it be that something went wrong with the alkaline rabbits?" someone interjected anxiously. "They're the lifeblood of our farm!"

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

The older cadre immediately interrupted him briefly before continuing.

"Don't make things up without evidence."

Over here in the auditorium.

As more and more people came.

After Liu Guangde and his entourage entered, they saw the words "Fully prepare for foreign affairs reception and showcase agricultural innovation achievements" written on red paper with still-wet ink above the rostrum.

He immediately looked puzzled.

"What is Blue Water Farm up to? Why are they holding foreign affairs receptions? I didn't receive any news about it?"

After all, in general, when receiving foreign affairs guests, a portion of local personnel are dispatched to provide logistical support.

Therefore, as the local supervisor, it's impossible for Liu Guangde to have no information at all!
Seeing the group of people walk in, Su Wenchen also stood up and said.

"Director Liu, Director Liang, I'm sorry to disturb your rest!"

"However, this matter does have some connection to your area!"

Please take your seats!

Looking at Su Wenchen, Liu Guangde asked curiously.

"Director Su, it's not that I'm disturbing your rest, but I really don't understand what you're up to."

Su Wenchen gestured with his hand.

"Haha, Director Liu, you'll understand in a bit."

Seeing Su Wenchen say this, the group took their seats and looked at a newspaper on the table.

Liang Huashu originally thought it was for them to use to pass the time.

However, upon seeing the words on the front page, his eyes widened in shock.

Then he stared wide-eyed at the words above the podium, his face showing complete disbelief.

Seeing this, Liu Guangde asked curiously.

"Old Liang, what's wrong?"

Why that expression?

Liang Huashu swallowed hard, subconsciously pushing the newspaper away as he murmured.

"Look at this!"

Following the other person's hand, Liu Guangde looked over and, upon seeing the contents of the newspaper, his eyes immediately narrowed sharply.

They were clearly quite shocked by this incident.

Moreover, as a person with sufficient political ability, he understood very well what this meant.

Even if the Blue Water Farm branch really does serve as a reception station, they could still reap quite a few benefits!
So he instinctively stood up abruptly, causing the chair to bounce backward.

When he noticed others looking at him, he realized he had been a bit out of line.

So he quickly composed himself and softened his voice.

"Director Su! I'm sorry, I lost my composure!"

Su Wenchen shook his head.

"It's alright. When I first received this news, I wasn't much better off than Director Liu!"

"However, we'll have to talk about our business another time!"

Liu Guangde nodded repeatedly.

"I know, Director Su, don't worry. If you need anything from us later, just let us know."

"Our local authorities will unconditionally cooperate with your reception efforts."

Clearly, Liu Guangde knew at this point that only the first branch of Lanshui Farm remained on their side.

That would be a good thing for him.

Meanwhile, Liang Huashu, who was standing next to him, was already envious, his eyes turning red.

After all, the first division is mainly located in the Xuzhou area.

It has nothing to do with them.

So all he could do was glare at his two subordinates.

If they had kept the first division on their side earlier, their region would have had the opportunity to participate in this matter.

He knew very well that he would only have a few opportunities in his life to be directly in the spotlight!
So he had already made up his mind.

The remaining saline-alkali land must be given away, even if it means losing money!

When the people from the four counties saw the newspaper, they were also a bit dumbfounded.

A feeling of regret welled up from the bottom of their hearts, and there was even some resentment between them.

Let's all undermine each other!

That's great, there's no need to negotiate anymore.

They knew very well that there was no room for negotiation when faced with a mission of this caliber; their only option was to cooperate unconditionally.

Moreover, they can tell just by looking at their leader's expression.

If they don't want to cooperate, the higher-ups will directly send someone who is willing to cooperate.

(End of this chapter)