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

To be honest, the recent news about rice seeds has been mostly negative for the cooperative. The board members and the cooperative's middle and senior management are all quite worried.

After hearing Fang Wei's words today, everyone realized how powerful they have become.

All the seeds of the previous season’s “Nanguang No. 3” rice have been sold. The next season’s planting, which is next spring, can be adjusted according to the actual situation. Either way, we can make money, and maybe even more.

There was nothing to worry about then, and everyone immediately relaxed.

“Secretary Fang, people say that having grain in hand means you have nothing to fear, but I think you have cards in your hand and are watching the world go by with a smile. Actually, it’s right that we don’t engage in a price war with them, because we have more options.”

Zhao Jinsheng made a joke with a smile, which gave the others even more confidence in Fang Wei.

Fang Wei nodded with a smile, feeling quite pleased with his decision to sell rice seeds to customers in Zhejiang. It seemed he would need to further expand the distribution of his rice seeds; after all, competition was starting to emerge, and he couldn't remain complacent.

"Next, the company should establish a new department, namely the sales department. We can't just rely on the supply and marketing system and seed companies; we also need our own promotion and sales channels."

Even the best wine needs good marketing. Although the Nanguang series has the biggest reputation in the province, its effectiveness is greatly reduced when it goes to other provinces.

Fang Wei suggested that the cooperative establish a dedicated department to handle sales and promotion. The specific name is not important, but the function is clear: to help the cooperative expand its product distribution channels.

This suggestion received unanimous support, and a meeting resolution was subsequently passed to establish a sales department for the cooperative.

The cooperative lacked sales personnel, so Zhao Jinsheng suggested inviting Yu Hao and others for training. He reasoned that once they were put to the test, they would eventually find some capable people.

Unfortunately, it's very difficult to hire external talent these days. After all, people's attitudes don't change that quickly, and most people still prefer a secure job.

Therefore, we can only cultivate our own talent. Fortunately, there are quite a few knowledgeable and cultured young people in the 17 brigades. Junior high school and high school students can be of great use, and some of them will eventually become successful.

Fang Wei agreed to the suggestion and assigned one of the directors present to be in charge of personnel training.

The meeting was a great success, not only dispelling everyone's concerns but also addressing the cooperative's shortcomings. In the past, it was like a princess who didn't have to worry about marriage; now, they need to actively explore the market.

This is a change in mindset, and it was something Fang Wei did intentionally.

In fact, he is not afraid of so-called competition at all. No matter how strong the opponent is, can they be stronger than him? He is a man with cheat codes, and he will definitely launch even better rice varieties in the future.

However, he can't do that. If he relies on himself for everything, wouldn't he end up raising a bunch of useless people?
Therefore, he needs the cooperative to develop healthily, taking one step at a time. Sometimes encountering setbacks is okay; in fact, a lot of experience can be accumulated in the process, and the staff can also grow faster.

He wouldn't have convened this meeting if everyone hadn't been a bit panicked.

the next day.

The council members immediately sprang into action, dividing up the tasks to inspect the various brigades and also sending dedicated personnel to the breeding center.

The various rules and regulations for cooperation were established little by little in this way: problems were identified and solved, and then standardized at the institutional level. We were originally a group of farmers, and now we are making rapid progress.

Fang Wei went to the Yao village unhurriedly, for no other reason than to find Wang Songlin for a drink.

“Third Brother, now I understand why you don’t want the village to join the cooperative. The village is your last resort, isn’t it? Actually, it’s better not to join, to avoid so much trouble. Anyway, the income for the year is enough.”

After a few rounds of drinks, Wang Songlin suddenly brought up the matter of Fang Wei preventing the village from joining the cooperative.

Although he was a little slow to react, he wasn't stupid, and eventually figured out the intricacies of the situation. The other party had deliberately kept the Yao village separate from the cooperative, which was actually to ensure that the village's profits wouldn't spill over into other areas.

Take the bamboo ware factory as an example. The Yao village held half of the rights and interests. These rights and interests still exist today, while the Xiatang brigade transferred these rights and interests to the cooperative. Although they received corresponding compensation, their interests were ultimately diluted.

Furthermore, Yao villages enjoy many preferential policies, but these benefits are lost if one joins a cooperative.

Finally, and most importantly, the Yao village is Fang Wei's last resort. If the cooperative encounters unforeseen circumstances, he can retreat to the Yao village and wait for an opportunity.

"Songlin, it's good that you understand."

Fang Wei didn't say much; it's actually quite good that the Yao village retains its autonomy.

Next, the two talked about the [Nongyou 76] rice variety. The successful cultivation of this rice variety had a certain element of chance. Behind the scenes, the ownership of the [Nongyou 76] rice variety belonged to Fang Wei, but on the surface, it belonged to the Yao village.

If this rice variety is to be cultivated on a large scale, the cooperative will need to obtain authorization and pay a certain fee.

This fee is quite considerable.

Fang Weiyi gave instructions while drinking, and Wang Songlin understood immediately, indicating that he knew what to do.

With the recent surge in grain prices, the price of Nongyou 76 rice seeds has also risen accordingly, reaching 2.58 yuan per jin (approximately 0.5 kg), a full yuan increase. However, this price is still relatively low, and the prices of other rice varieties, including Nanguang No. 3, still have significant room for further increases.

"Third Brother, come on, let's drink."

Wang Songlin and Fang Wei finished the bottle of wine before reluctantly ending the meal.

Fang Wei stayed on the mountain for one night and returned home the next day. There was much to do before the autumn harvest, and he couldn't afford to be caught off guard at the last minute.

Yu Hao has been giving classes at the company recently, and the selected sales staff have gained a basic understanding of sales techniques after the training.

This kind of thing requires more practical experience, since he personally led the team to Zhejiang and the surrounding provinces. The actual effectiveness of this trip is secondary; the main purpose is to train the team.

During this process, it was discovered that many people are actually unfamiliar with the [Nanguang No. 3] rice variety, let alone the [Nongyou 76] rice variety.

Regardless of the sales effect, it objectively served a promotional purpose.

Moon Festival.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua went to the sales point and bought a few chickens and ducks. The team's pig farm was still expanding its pig inventory, so they went to the market to buy some pork.

It's still very convenient to eat pork now; you can buy it with money, although it's a bit more expensive than the price of pork in rationed supplies.

We also bought live fish, so now we have a full range of meats, including chicken, duck, and fish. Our living standards are better than in previous years; at least the supply of goods is much more abundant.

This is primarily due to the continuous increase in grain production, the advancement of breeding technology, and the commissioning of large-scale fertilizer projects, all of which have objectively promoted agricultural development.

Moreover, both the internal and external environments have created the conditions for economic exchange with the world, and the reform and opening up naturally stimulated various forms of vitality.

Therefore, the idea of ​​agriculture as the foundation is not just empty talk. The house was very lively on this holiday.

Not only did Grandpa Guan and Taoist Sun come, but Fang Mei and Tian Bingyi also came. Fang Ping and Tian Guihua certainly wouldn't be left out either, since their children weren't around, and it wouldn't be fun for the two of them to spend the holiday at home.

After everyone finished their meal happily, Fang Wei escorted Grandpa Guan and Taoist Sun back home.

Everything seemed normal, but the next day, Old Master Guan still hadn't gotten up. Sun Daoren sensed something was wrong, rushed into the bedroom, and found the old man already lifeless.

Fang Wei was looking at documents in his office when his older sister came to tell him, and he was stunned for a long time.

this day.

He stayed at Guan Chongyang's house, helping with various chores.

Yu Hao also rushed back from out of town. He had gone back to be with his wife and children yesterday for the holiday. After receiving the call, he rushed back without stopping and arrived at the team before evening.

Sister and Pan Lianhua cried their eyes out. The family had long regarded the old man as their elder, and their grief was beyond words.

Fang Wei suppressed her grief and began to arrange the old man's funeral.

As the old man's successor, Yu Hao naturally played the role of a filial son and grandson. He had to wear mourning clothes to see the old man off on his final journey, and even his wife and children rushed over afterward.

Sun Daoren suddenly seemed to have aged several years, and he took charge of the entire zombie process.

The old man was quite old, and he had made preparations for his passing long ago. His burial clothes and coffin were all prepared, and he even chose the burial plot himself.

"Third brother, don't be too sad. The old man went through many ups and downs in his life, enjoying wealth and experiencing the coldness of human relationships. But his later years were happy. He died peacefully in his old age without illness or disaster. He was a blessed man after all."

Zheng Xianfa and Zheng Hu both came, as did Guo Yongqing.

Guo Yongqing spent a long time persuading Fang Wei, and Fang Wei's emotions gradually stabilized.

On the day of the funeral, almost everyone in the second team, young and old, went to see the old man off. Sun Daoren didn't care about any of that and personally performed the ritual. Let whoever wants to label him do as they please.

The old Taoist's two disciples also arrived. The three of them used all their skills, just to put their minds at ease.

After the funeral, Master Sun fell seriously ill and never recovered.

Binbin would spend his days with the old Taoist priest after school, serving him tea and water. After a week, the old Taoist priest finally recovered.

This incident also dealt a heavy blow to Grandpa. The old man's appetite has decreased significantly recently, and sometimes he sits there in a daze for one or two hours at a time.

Fang Wei was worried that the other person would get sick from being cooped up, so she accompanied him to the Yao village for a while until his condition stabilized before returning home.

Without a doubt, the powerful attribute enhancement of the [Main Residence] could not defy fate. Or rather, Grandpa Guan's body had long been on its last legs, and it was only through the attribute enhancement and the effects of medicine that he had lived for so many more years.

Fang Wei has nothing to regret; he has done his best.

Time will gradually fade the sadness in everyone's heart, and in the blink of an eye, it's harvest season again.

Fang Wei and Sun Daoren went to the Sanqing Temple, set up a memorial tablet for Master Guan, and enjoyed the incense offerings from the temple.

"Old Sun, are you going back?"

After another ritual was performed at the Taoist temple, Fang Weide returned home.

He consulted with Master Sun, saying that if the other party didn't want to go back, then staying at the Taoist temple was fine, and he would handle the follow-up troubles.

The main theme in recent years has been to correct past mistakes and restore order. People like Sun Daoren, who were forced to return to secular life, can now voluntarily return to temples.

“Go back. Although my senior brother is no longer here, I can still visit his grave often while I’m in the team. Cultivation can be done anywhere. After you and I regain our Taoist status, I will pass on the position of abbot of the Taoist temple to my eldest disciple.”

Sun Daoren did not stay on the mountain. He asked his disciple to help him restore his Daoist status, but he would not cultivate on the mountain again.

He preferred to be a doctor at the foot of the mountain, relieving people's suffering. More importantly, he valued Fang Wei's son, Binbin, and planned to pass on his medical skills to him.

During this period, all the teams were in a tense and busy state.

The roar of machines can be heard every day as processed rice seeds are continuously deposited into the granary, bringing hope to everyone.

Now that things at the cooperative have gradually been sorted out, Fang Wei continues his consistent approach, leaving the specifics to the council and Vice Chairman Zhao Jinsheng, instead of handling the details himself.

He recently visited dozens of brigades in several communes and talked with the commune members about his personal experiences in planting the Nanguang series of rice varieties.

This season, the majority of farmers still planted the "Nanguang No. 2" rice variety, but some also planted the "Nanguang No. 3" variety. According to feedback, the "Nanguang No. 3" rice variety performed better than expected, with an average yield of around 1300 jin per mu.

Although the seeds are a bit more expensive, the yield is higher and the price of rice is also higher.

Overall, planting the "Nanguang No. 3" rice variety is not a bad investment, and the returns are quite considerable.

If it weren't for the low-priced rice varieties seizing the market, the [Nanguang No. 3] rice variety could have swept across the entire province, and might even have affected neighboring provinces.

After completing the sampling survey, Fang Wei held separate negotiations with relevant personnel from the purchasing station and the seed company within the cooperative. However, both parties appeared somewhat cautious, as they still had stock of the [Nanguang No. 3] rice seeds purchased last season.

This season, the cooperative and the breeding center produced a total of 168 million catties of "Nanguang No. 3" rice seeds.

"Chairman Fang, we plan to purchase 50 million catties of [Nanguang No. 3] rice seeds. Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying your rice seeds are bad, but our inventory backlog is a bit serious and we need time to resolve it."

The purchasing stations, despite their nice words, were only willing to buy 5000 million catties of rice seeds.

The seed companies are in a similar situation, also willing to purchase 5000 million catties of rice seeds.

Fang Wei thought it was quite normal, after all, the current "unified purchase and sales" policy was crumbling, and they also had to consider whether there would be a backlog. So he agreed to the other party's purchase plan and sold a total of 100 million jin of [Nanguang No. 3] rice seeds to both parties.

The other party reduced the quantity purchased, but increased the price, purchasing at 2.18 yuan per kilogram.

The cooperative instantly gained over 2 million yuan, greatly boosting its confidence. The remaining 6800 million jin of rice seeds could be sold gradually; there was no need to rush. (End of Chapter)