Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

Pan Lianhua got busy as soon as she arrived at the factory, while Fang Weize went to the conference room to listen to Fang Ping and others' report on the bamboo ware factory's operating performance.

To date, the bamboo ware factory has achieved an output value of over 9 million yuan this year, and is about to break through the 10 million yuan mark.

This data is quite remarkable, ranking among the top in the county's township and brigade enterprises.

Operating income: +9036000 points; Total points: 16480470.

Fang Wei had previously designated the [Bamboo Ware Factory], stipulating that the business would contribute points to him based on revenue, with 1 point corresponding to 1 yuan of revenue.

He can settle accounts regularly or irregularly, which is very convenient.

He hadn't settled accounts for facilities that had contributed less in the past, such as wells, compost yards, and poultry houses, for a long time. The system will automatically settle accounts when the accumulated points for unsettled facilities reach 1000 million.

But there is no precedent to date.

The bamboo ware factory has developed particularly rapidly this year. The factory has undergone a large-scale expansion, and it has all kinds of machinery and equipment. It has more than 110 permanent employees and countless temporary employees.

After the company opened up the Guangzhou market, its revenue soared and the company became increasingly prosperous.

Fang Wei believes that the attribute bonuses are important for any facility, whether it is a water conservancy facility or a production facility, as they can enhance the competitiveness of a company in many ways.

For example, the same machinery and equipment can achieve 100% or even 200% of its performance in a bamboo ware factory, which not only greatly improves labor productivity but also allows the production process to be maximized.

That's the power of cheating; it's completely unreasonable.

Fang Wei then toured the factory, inspecting each production stage. He made some requests regarding the company's management and planned to recruit more talent for the bamboo ware factory.

Back at the brigade headquarters, he received a call from Zheng Xianfa.

The other party asked him to take some time to visit the breeding base, saying that there were some things they wanted to discuss with him.

"Is it about breeding materials? Don't worry about that. I can guarantee that I can provide you with enough breeding materials for your 2 mu of farmland. It won't affect your production."

Fang Wei was too lazy to run away, so she directly pointed out the other party's little scheme.

"Haha, it's good that you know what's going on. Let's talk in detail before next spring's planting. I need to revise my production plan, and I'll need your guidance on planting methods."

"No problem! It's still early. We can talk about it after the new year."

The two ended the call immediately, and Zheng Xianfa felt more at ease.

Fang Wei looked at the documents in the office for a while. The recent trend was very subtle, but fortunately it wouldn't affect him.

At this moment, Deng Yuanen walked in from outside.

"Third brother, are you looking for me?"

Deng Yuanen looked a bit chubby. He was now the security chief of the second team, and he didn't have much interaction with Fang Wei at work.

"Yuan En, come and sit down. I'm thinking of getting you a job at the agricultural machinery team. Do you have any thoughts on that?"

Recently, there have been some adjustments in the team. Fang Wei is not very satisfied with the work of the agricultural machinery team and plans to find a reliable person to take over.

His first thought was of Deng Yuanen. Deng Yuanen had been the security chief of the second team for so long, he was qualified enough, and more importantly, he was very proficient in agricultural machinery.

As a student of Engineer Luo and Engineer Wen, Deng Yuanen systematically learned this knowledge and was able to apply what he learned.

"I'll do as you say. If you tell me to go, I'll go."

Deng Yuanen didn't waste any words and directly stated his position.

Fang Wei nodded, then told Deng Yuanen to go back and wait for news.

the next day.

He then convened a meeting of brigade cadres and put forward several suggestions for personnel adjustments.

Among the proposed changes was the reassignment of Deng Yuan'en back to the agricultural machinery team as its captain. He was the team's first captain, so the suggestion was passed without a doubt.

"At the same time, I suggested that the team set up a hardware factory, with Zhang Wenyuan as the person in charge of the hardware factory."

Fang Wei's second suggestion left many people scratching their heads, because only the mechanics team had some basic skills, and they certainly couldn't build anything, as they had neither experience nor technology.

However, due to their trust in him, no one objected.

This Zhang Wenyuan is the former captain of the agricultural machinery team who was just dismissed. He is quick-witted and decisive. However, it is precisely because of this personality that the work of the agricultural machinery team always runs into problems. Perhaps a different position would be more suitable for him.

These matters were eventually decided. After learning about the change in his position, Zhang Wenyuan was stunned and remained silent for a long time.

“Secretary Fang, I will obey the organization’s decision. However, I don’t know anything about setting up the hardware factory, and I’m afraid I won’t do a good job.”

When Fang Wei talked to Zhang Wenyuan, Zhang Wenyuan was a little hesitant.

Actually, being an ordinary commune member in Xiatang Brigade wouldn't be bad. Zhang Wenyuan has skills and strength, so how could he not make a living?

He didn't dare refuse directly, so he had to present the difficulties.

"What can't you do well? If you don't understand something, go out and learn. Learn technology and management. Once you've learned, come back and run the factory. The brigade will cover the expenses for your training, and your work points will remain the same. That's it."

Fang Wei waved his hand impatiently, not bothering to chat with the other party at all.

No one is born knowing everything; everyone needs to learn to acquire more knowledge. He has already contacted Wu Tianming, and the team will send five people to a hardware factory in Guangzhou to learn. Once they've learned, they'll come back and open their own hardware factory.

The team now has a bamboo ware factory and a hardware factory with relatively low barriers to entry. As long as they can operate smoothly, they can absorb more labor.

With the widespread use of agricultural machinery in the team, the demand for labor has decreased.

What to do with the surplus commune members? We had to find other solutions, the most effective of which was to establish commune and brigade enterprises. Although batches of educated youth left, the natural population growth in the teams was also very rapid, and these issues had to be considered.

Fang Wei had a good relationship with Hengzhou Steel Plant, so he planned to produce some small hardware tools, hardware parts, etc. at the team's hardware factory.

These small items are used in large quantities, so sales shouldn't be a problem.

In addition, he planned to send the mechanics team to the Third Provincial Machinery Factory for training in order to improve everyone's technical skills.

He doesn't plan to do anything else because it's pointless.

three days later.

Zhang Wenyuan, along with four people selected from the team, embarked on a journey south.

It's not far to go from Chenzhou to Guangzhou by train. Once in Guangzhou, Zhang Wenyuan and the others first went to find Wu Tianming, and then went to a hardware factory to learn.

This was all thanks to Wu Tianming's help. Fang Wei had them bring several large bags of local specialties and a bag of tea to the other party as a token of gratitude. In these days, relationships between people are relatively simpler.

The mechanics team members sent to the provincial capital for training also departed; they urgently needed to improve their technical skills, otherwise the mechanics team would be nothing more than a decoration. Several days passed quickly.

The completion of Phases 2 and 3 of the new residential buildings ahead of schedule brought joy to the team once again.

In this housing allocation, team cadres and the elderly living alone were given priority, and the remaining units were allocated according to their scores from highest to lowest.

This time, Pan Lianhua was finally satisfied because Fang Wei quickly got the keys and could move in after a quick packing. The village cadres' houses were the same size as everyone else's; there was no special treatment.

Even so, Pan Lianhua was still very happy, and spent her days thinking about how to make the new house look beautiful.

Some of the furniture in the house needed to be remade. Fang Wei didn't want to buy ready-made furniture, so Lin Hanyang helped him redesign a set of furniture that looked more impressive.

Fang Ping used his spare time to remake several pieces of furniture for Fang Wei, and also modified several old pieces of furniture.

The furniture Fang Wei commissioned when he got married was made with the finest old wood, some of which is hard to find now and you might not be able to buy it even if you have the money.

He and Pan Lianhua even took some time to go to Chenzhou to buy a lot of daily necessities, such as tablecloths, teacups, wine glasses, bowls, plates, bedding, mosquito nets, and so on.

Basically, just like when we got married, almost everything in the house has been replaced.

Having finally moved into a new house, they couldn't very well bring back their old things that they'd used for years, could they? Admittedly, many people in the team did just that, but Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua were financially well-off and didn't need to be so frugal.

Pan Lianhua and her sister focused most of their attention on the new house, and Fang Wei let them do whatever they wanted.

He discussed it with the construction manager and decided to start the fourth and fifth phases of the [New Residence] project starting immediately.

How much longer will it take for the waterworks to be completed?

"It'll be done soon, in no more than a month. But you'll have to wait for the water supply department to come and inspect it. I can't help you with the rest; you'll have to figure it out yourselves."

"Then hurry up, I'll take care of the acceptance process."

The waterworks is about to be completed and put into operation, which is great news for the new residential building project.

Fang Wei even went to see Xu Yan about this matter, and Xu Yan promised that as soon as the water plant was built, he would send someone to inspect it. Of course, the construction of the water plant must meet the standards; otherwise, it would not pass the inspection.

Next.

Some members have already moved into their new homes.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua were almost ready, and Guan Chongyang specially chose an auspicious day for the families to move into their new homes at the same time.

This time, Guan Chongyang and Sun Daoren were both allocated houses. However, they didn't want to make too much of a fuss, so they didn't buy much.

Yu Hao didn't go out during this time. He and Liang Xueqin were busy taking care of everything for Guan Chongyang and Sun Daoren.

For Master Guan, taking on this apprentice was not in vain.

As for Yu Hao, he is also eligible for a room allocation, but he will have to wait until the last phase.

On the day they moved into their new home, Fang Wei and her older brother set up a table together. Fang Ping, as the factory manager of the bamboo ware factory, was also allocated a new house in this phase, which was very close to Fang Wei's house, just a short walk away.

"Third brother, I never dreamed that we could live in such a nice house."

Tian Guihua also drank two glasses of wine and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

Back then, Fang Wei and Fang Ping's parents passed away in an accident, and she and Fang Ping gritted their teeth and supported Fang Wei through junior high school. That was the most difficult time for the family, and their only wish was to have enough to eat and not go hungry.

So many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the family's living standards have undergone tremendous changes. Now they actually live in such a nice house, and she can't help but feel a little excited.

"Sister-in-law, believe me, the best days are yet to come."

Fang Wei smiled slightly and toasted her elder brother and sister-in-law.

There were still some members in the team who hadn't been allocated houses, but no one was too upset, because everyone would be able to move into new houses after the last two phases of construction were completed; at most, they would just have to wait a while longer.

Once the entire project is completed, the new residential area will have 600 housing units, which will basically meet the needs of the current population and may even have a small surplus.

Moreover, the new houses also have space reserved for expansion, preparing for population growth.

To this end, the Xiatang Brigade allocated an additional 100 million yuan for construction.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Fang Wei went to visit Guan Chongyang and Sun Daoren, and then went to check on the families of the elderly living alone to understand their difficulties and provide appropriate assistance.

These days.

The team's timber reserves were being depleted rapidly, but the logging volume at the time was calculated based on the number of people in the entire brigade, so there was no shortage.

Even after the bamboo ware factory's wooden furniture workshop was fully operational, it was still brightly lit. Every household would usually have a few new pieces of furniture made, and it was more cost-effective to have the bamboo ware factory make them than to hire a carpenter from outside.

The furniture produced by the bamboo ware factory is beautiful, sturdy, and durable, and has long earned a good reputation.

early morning.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua took their equipment and went into the mountains.

The annual harvest season was approaching, and the two had to first venture into the mountains to scout the area and check the condition of several wild forests. No one else dared to venture deep into the forest except for the two of them, unless it was a collective action by the militia.

The mountains have changed dramatically in recent years. Poisonous insects and wild beasts roam freely, and the dense vegetation hides dangers everywhere.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua are undoubtedly the best forest hunters in the entire brigade. They treat poisonous insects and ferocious beasts as nothing and have absolute self-defense capabilities. Only the two of them can handle this task.

Wild chestnut forests are fine, wild camellia forests are fine, and wild loquat forests are fine too.

The phrase "no problem" means that the yield and quality of chestnuts, camellia seeds, etc., are fine, but the harvesting conditions are not ideal, and the roads and harvesting areas need to be cleared.

This is a heavy task that can only be completed by the militia company.

"Third Brother, we don't have enough manpower for harvesting this year either. Many of the able-bodied men are working on construction sites. Are we going to have to temporarily stop work?"

Pan Lianhua liked these mountains and forests, but they were full of dangers.

Therefore, the elderly, the weak, and children are not suitable for going into the mountains to pick fruit, and there are not enough able-bodied men. It's a real headache just thinking about it.

"There's no need to stop work; a few more trips will solve the problem."

Fang Wei didn't know what everyone was thinking. If the authorities banned picking in the mountains in the future, this income would be gone.

While no one's watching now, I'll make as much money as I can, so I won't feel bad if I lose it all later.

So we still have to work hard this harvest season. We can rest during the off-season. Anyway, the team doesn't have any major projects besides building houses.

After checking the condition of several wild forests, Fang Wei prepared to return, but Pan Lianhua said she wanted to eat mushrooms, so the two took a detour to the pine forest where swan mushrooms grew. (End of this chapter)