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

The outside world couldn't figure out Fang Wei's relationship with the Yao village, so some people started targeting the village.

However, Fang Wei didn't care.

"It's alright. I believe that within a few years, the household responsibility system will be implemented nationwide. At that time, we can adopt the principle of voluntariness, form agricultural cooperatives, and continue to follow the path of collective economy."

Fang Wei gave Wang Songlin a hint about her future plans.

Breeding work is not suitable for working alone. To stand firm in the market, one must unite and rely on the strength of the collective.

With each member managing their own land contract, Fang Wei is sure to make money, but the other members may not.

In this life, he doesn't value money much, and insisting on a collective economy doesn't necessarily mean he can't make money.

"But now that the household responsibility system has been implemented everywhere, won't we face criticism if we continue to follow the commune and brigade management model?"

Wang Songlin actually wanted to ask if he would be suppressed, but he changed his words before he could finish.

He didn't understand the big principles, but he was very clear about one thing: you can't fight city hall.

If the household responsibility system were implemented everywhere, how could the communes and production brigades continue to exist?
“Agricultural cooperatives are managed differently from communes and production brigades. They are purely economic organizations and do not assume other social responsibilities.”

If possible, I would certainly prefer to preserve the commune and brigade structure, that is, to keep everything unchanged and focus on development.

Whether it will turn out as I wish remains to be seen. But regardless, the collective economic model will not be easily abandoned.

Fang Wei had to explain the concept of agricultural cooperatives to Wang Songlin.

Of course, he still hoped to retain the existing structure. If the land were distributed to individual households and everything in the team were divided up, the strength of Xiatang Brigade would instantly be reduced to zero.

The collective had already accumulated to a considerable scale; splitting it up now would be tantamount to giving up its greatest advantage.

Therefore, he believes that the household responsibility system should be implemented according to the actual situation, and it should not be done in all circumstances.

We should look at issues dialectically, rather than generalizing.

"I don't understand, but anyway, everyone in the village will listen to you, Third Brother. You can do whatever you want."

Wang Songlin didn't understand any of this, but since the other party was the village chief, he just had to follow him.

Fang Wei couldn't help but shake his head and smile, then changed the subject.

We haven't reached that point yet; who knows what might happen? Do the members agree? Are the policies and regulations permissible?

He couldn't answer either.

Fang Wei stayed in the village for a week before returning home.

As the initial excitement gradually cooled down, Fang Wei still couldn't be bothered to stay in the office, and instead spent some time in the experimental field of the second team.

Fang Tao and his colleagues were working like crazy, refusing to return to the provincial capital and wishing they could sleep in the experimental fields all day. The unit thoughtfully sent Wen Xiaoya along as well, bringing her child with her, so the whole family was together.

Tian Guihua quickly moved back from the commune to live there. She wanted to help take care of her grandson and cook for her son's family. She was busy all day but happy. Fang Ping would occasionally come back, and the whole family would fuss over the little guy.

Seeing that his nephew had made great progress in breeding, Fang Wei stopped paying attention to them and went to check on the team's fishpond.

From now until the autumn harvest, the production brigades are not too busy. Apart from daily field management, the main labor tasks come from sideline occupations. These include planting cash crops, raising chickens, ducks, pigs, and fish, as well as planting trees and medicinal herbs.

"Secretary Fang, just coming for a look around?"

The fishponds are scattered in various places, and each fishpond is looked after by a dedicated person.

On the one hand, it's important to observe the fish in the pond and feed them promptly. On the other hand, for safety reasons, it's also necessary to prevent unauthorized personnel, especially children, from approaching the fishpond.

Stealing fish is unlikely; the villagers wouldn't do that, and outsiders can't get into the village.

"Yes, I've come to check on the growth of the various fish."

Fang Wei responded with a smile, then used a fishing net to catch a bunch of fish and found that the grass carp, silver carp and other fish in the pond were growing very fast.

So far, no problems such as dead fish or slow growth have been found, and everyone is full of confidence that there will be a harvest next year.

“Secretary, our fish fry are excellent. With normal feeding, they grow faster than other people’s fish. In my opinion, the fish in the pond can be sold in batches next year in less than two years.”

Several people who were looking after the fishpond came over and explained the situation to Fang Wei.

Since the team started fish farming, everything has gone smoothly and we should have good results in the future.

Fang Wei nodded in satisfaction, and then went to the next fishpond.

While he was wandering around the various teams, Fang Tingting returned to the village with her travel bag.

She received a warm welcome along the way; people greeted her whether they knew her or not. She was a celebrity in Xiatang Brigade.

Only her sister-in-law and child were home at the moment, and the two women chatted happily upon meeting. So Tingting helped Xiaoya prepare lunch, and then went to the daycare to find Tian Guihua.

Tian Guihua was overjoyed. She had just finished her work and returned home with her daughter.

night.

Tingting went to her uncle's place for dinner and took the opportunity to report on her life and studies at school.

She idolizes her uncle very much and is willing to share many things with him and her aunt.

Fang Wei listened quietly without offering any advice. The child is old enough to have her own thoughts; too much advice from others is counterproductive. Ultimately, she has to walk her own path in life.

After finishing their meal, Fang Wei escorted Grandpa Guan and Taoist Sun back home.

Pan Lianhua pulled her niece into the house and asked her if she had a boyfriend at school.

"If you meet the right person, you must seize the opportunity. A woman's most beautiful years are only so many, so you can't wait until you're old to regret it. Settling down and starting a career should be the top priority."

"I understand, Auntie. Don't worry, if I meet someone suitable, I won't miss the opportunity. However, if the other person wants to become the Fang family's son-in-law, he/she must first pass the test of Uncle and Aunt."

Tingting wasn't the shy type, and she chatted happily with Pan Lianhua.

She has her own judgment and is willing to find a partner in college, provided that her family approves.

"Sure, bring the right person back so we can give you our opinion. You're not getting any younger, so it would be best if you could get married soon after graduation."

The two chatted for a long time, but Fang Wei didn't return, so Tingting went home to sleep. Fang Wei and Sun Daoren sat with Guan Chongyang for quite a while, discussing Sun Daoren's return to the Sanqing Temple.

"At this point, I'm not actually in a hurry to go back. It doesn't matter if I'm a year or two late."

On the contrary, Master Sun was not in a hurry to return to the Taoist temple. On the one hand, he had found the true meaning of cultivation in the secular world, and on the other hand, the current policies were secretive and the Taoist temple had little income. Adding another person would be an additional burden.

He was respected in the team. He was self-sufficient and even had the means to help his two apprentices.

That's how amazing things are.

“Then let’s go back to the Taoist temple next year, Elder Sun. I’ll take some time to go up the mountain soon and deliver some food and daily necessities to the temple.”

Fang Wei stopped trying to persuade the other party. After Pan Lianhua rested, the two of them, along with several strong laborers, went to the Sanqing Temple. They brought rice, salt, seasonings, some coarse cloth, and some daily necessities with them, and it took them most of the day to reach their destination.

"Third Brother, this place looks different after the renovation. But shouldn't the statues in the temple be repaired too?"

The couple strolled around the Taoist temple. The two Taoist priests had taken good care of the Sanqing Temple. The only thing that seemed out of place was the damaged statues of the gods.

However, Fang Wei wouldn't allow the renovation to be stopped, mainly because he was worried about causing trouble.

Pan Lianhua suggested that they find time to repair the statue, because if someone came here to burn incense and worship, the broken statue would not look good.

"It should be fixed. I'll discuss it with the two of them later."

Fang Wei nodded. Things are more relaxed now than in previous years. Although it's not encouraged, it's not something to be taken too seriously.

During dinner, Fang Wei shared his thoughts with the two Taoist priests.

Sun Daoren's two disciples burst into tears on the spot. This matter had almost become an obsession for them, and they had been waiting for an opportunity. Now that the opportunity had arrived, they couldn't help but cry tears of joy.

The others went back first, but Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua stayed at the Taoist temple for another night before returning to the team from the back mountain.

We had many more discoveries along the way, picking more than twenty kinds of herbs that we hadn't seen before, and even hunting two muntjacs. Nowadays, the natural environment in the mountains and forests is getting better and better, and the number of animals has increased significantly, but of course, the danger has also increased accordingly.

The days of hunting at will are numbered. Before any relevant laws and regulations are introduced, Fang Wei always tries to practice his skills whenever he goes into the mountains.

The two made a special detour to a herbal medicine cultivation base to transplant some rare herbs they found along the way. Afterwards, they also picked some fir fungi before returning home.

the next day.

Fang Wei went to the commune to discuss with his elder brother the matter of repairing the statues of the Three Pure Ones Temple.

Without saying a word, Fang Ping sent out several skilled carpenters. Sun Daoren's two apprentices could handle the rest, so he didn't need to worry about it.

Fang Wei naturally paid for the carpenters' work, not only because of Sun Daoren, but also because he hoped to preserve a Taoist temple with a long history.

Fang Wei didn't need to do this work himself; these carpenters had previously repaired the Sanqing Temple and knew where to go.

As for the timber needed, it can be found on the back mountain of Sanqing Temple, and other materials can be bought down the mountain. Fang Wei paid for all the cash needed, no wonder Master Sun joked that Fang Wei would be the future head of Sanqing Temple.

"Old Zhao, the wild fruits in the mountains are almost ripe. Please inform everyone that members who want to go into the mountains to pick them can do so on their own, but they must go in groups and pay attention to safety."

With the harvest season approaching, Fang Wei told Zhao Jinsheng about it the next day and asked him to inform all the teams.

The forest rangers from the forestry bureau don't come anymore, but he doesn't want to give anyone cause for criticism, so the team won't organize group picking. As for individual picking, nobody can interfere, and the team won't interfere either.

After waiting for a while, Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua took Fang Tao and Fang Tingting into the mountains to pick wild fruits. As for Wen Xiaoya, it was better if she didn't go; going would only be a burden.

A girl who grew up in a big city has a hard time walking on mountain paths, so how can you expect her to pick fruit?
Fang Wei's main purpose was to pick wild loquats, and incidentally some camellia seeds and wild chestnuts. Now that cooking oil is rationed, it's not as important as it used to be.

He only picks wild chestnuts to try, he doesn't have the time to pick them and sell them. If he really wants to make money, he'd be better off gathering herbs in the mountains, the profits would be much higher.

A few days passed quickly.

Fang Wei started making loquat syrup in the team. Many members contributed the loquats they had picked. After Fang Wei finished making it, they would receive some of the finished product.

After finishing this matter, Tingting will soon be starting school.

Fang Wei took some time to go into the mountains with his nephew and niece to pick some rare herbs, which they sold to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital for over 4000 yuan. He gave each of them 1000 yuan; Fang Tao used it as milk powder for his child, and Tingting used it as living expenses for a semester.

Fang Tingting was overjoyed. She already received a stipend from school, and with this extra money, she could live a very comfortable university life.

She went back to school, while Fang Tao and his family of three remained in Xiatang Brigade. By autumn harvest time, they would have a large quantity of "Nanguang No. 3" rice seeds, and the research project would be completed.

morning.

Fang Wei made a phone call from his office to the Northeast. The cultivation of high-yield corn seeds was going smoothly, and judging from the current production situation, various resistances had been significantly improved.

It's hard to say about the output yet, but increased production and income are certain, but specific figures will have to wait until after the autumn harvest to be determined.

With the added attribute bonus, high-yield corn seeds can definitely be successfully cultivated.

He then ended the call, just as Zheng Xianfa and Zheng Hu arrived at the team to inspect the preparations for the autumn harvest.

At this time, the commune was not exactly the same as the future township. First of all, there were only about 20 cadres in the entire commune who were officially employed and paid by the government. Most of the time, the commune cadres were patrolling the various teams or even participating in collective labor.

Secondly, the commune cadres and commune members generally had a good relationship and were very familiar with the situation of each team and even each household.

Zheng Xianfa and Zheng Hu were both cadres who came from the countryside and knew the hardships of the commune members well, so they would never put on airs or make things difficult for people.

However, after so many years, the commune will disappear in a few more years and be replaced by the township system.

"Director Zheng, there is absolutely no problem with our brigade's rice seed production. Both yield and quality are guaranteed, so please rest assured."

Fang Wei accompanied the two of them on a tour of the team, and then gave them his assurances.

There was no point in continuing to wander around; it would only be a waste of time. So he subtly asked them to leave.

"I have no worries, I believe what you say."

Zheng Xianfa and Zheng Hu then went to other brigades. As long as Xiatang Brigade could stabilize, the commune's production target for this year would not be a problem.

I came in a rush and didn't even have time for lunch.

However, they wouldn't go hungry; if they went to other brigades, they could eat at commune members' homes, but they would definitely be given money and food coupons. (End of Chapter)