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

Time flies.

The 6 mu of [Nan Dou 333] cultivated in Qianjin Township have reached harvest time.

The yield exceeded expectations, with an average yield of 550 jin per mu and a total output of 33 million jin. This alone generated over 100 million yuan in revenue, and the supply reached the threshold for initial promotion, but it is still far from sufficient.

Due to time constraints this season, Fang Wei decided after much consideration to abandon the cultivation of [Nan Dou 333] and instead focus on cultivating 3 mu of soybeans and 3 mu of peanut seeds.

As for the investigation team, there's no need to worry about them, since the higher-ups haven't issued their opinions yet. So, the previous cooperative projects with Qianjin Township can continue.

Wasting land resources is shameful, and even if Fang Wei doesn't care, Liu Fendou cannot agree to it.

morning.

Fang Wei received a call from Director Chen of the County Forestry Bureau in his office, asking when Fang Wei would have time to discuss something.

"Director Chen, I'm going to the county tomorrow. Will you be there this morning?"

"I'll be there. Come find me when the time comes."

The two were not familiar with each other, so they ended the call quickly.

This Director Chen is a newly appointed cadre and has no relation to the previous Director Chen.

The next day.

Fang Weiyi went to Cui Yiming's office early in the morning, and the two discussed countermeasures for the investigation team's so-called second phase of investigation.

This matter is not over yet, and it is still very necessary to prepare contingency plans in advance.

After leaving Cui Yiming's office, Fang Wei went to the Forestry Bureau and went directly to see Director Chen.

"Secretary Fang, I'm really sorry, I should be the one visiting you."

"Director Chen, please don't be so polite. It's the same whether you go or I come."

The two sat down, and a staff member brought them tea.

"Secretary Fang, there are several wild forests deep in the mountains behind the brigade, which used to be your traditional picking area. This matter has been going on for a while now, and the bureau is planning to implement standardized management."

If you wish to engage in fruit picking in the future, you can complete the relevant procedures at the Forestry Bureau. The fees for completing the procedures are very low, so don't worry; it's mainly for strengthening the system.

Director Chen immediately brought up the matter of going into the mountains to pick fruit.

The management of state-owned forest land will become more and more standardized in the future. If only a few villagers go into the mountains to pick fruit, that's fine. But if too many people go into the mountains to pick fruit, then supervision is necessary.

He also emphasized that the purpose of implementing standardized management is not to collect money, but to complete the relevant procedures.

The cost is negligible.

"I understand, I understand! I'm just curious, if we don't plan to go into the mountains to pick fruit, will the Forestry Bureau approve other people to go in?"

Fang Wei thought this method was quite good. As the country's rule of law is strengthened, laws such as the "Animal and Plant Protection Law" and nature reserves will emerge in the future.

The current forestry bureau has the power to make reasonable use of forest resources, as well as law enforcement power.

He was very curious about what Director Chen was thinking.

"No, the people outside are too diverse and have no experience in forest activities. On the one hand, we are worried that they might get into danger, and on the other hand, we are worried that they might damage forest resources."

Director Chen made it clear that he would not approve other personnel to enter the mountains for picking. The rational use of forestry resources is on the premise of not damaging the environment. If the premise cannot be guaranteed, the so-called rational use is meaningless.

The bureau was willing to issue a permit to Yaoling Agriculture because they had experience in forestry activities.

Putting aside other things, activities like fruit picking in the mountains have been going on for many years, and they have done a very good job in terms of safety and environmental protection.

"Thank you, Director Chen. I'll have someone come and handle the formalities later."

Fang Wei now understood that the other person meant well, so she accepted their kindness.

"It's all for work, no need to be so polite."

Director Chen is quite young, not even 40 years old, but he gets along well with Fang Wei.

Since neither of them had anything else to do, they chatted about all sorts of things for over an hour before Fang Wei got up to say goodbye.

in the afternoon.

Fang Wei asked Zhao Jinsheng to call the captain of the forestry brigade, and several senior executives from the company also came. They all had a meeting together.

Everyone was in agreement on this matter and felt that it was worthwhile to go through the necessary procedures.

"Alright, this matter will be left to the Forestry Brigade. You are responsible for handling the paperwork. Then, you should come up with a plan on how to arrange this year's harvest activities. Meeting adjourned."

Fang Wei made a quick decision and then returned to her office.

He occasionally intervenes in these specific issues, but generally they are handled by the company's various departments.

The rest was handled by Zhao Jinsheng and the forestry brigade. Before leaving get off work in the afternoon, Zhao Jinsheng came in with a plan, which was quite efficient.

“Secretary, our plan is for the forestry brigade to take the lead and organize everyone to go into the mountains to pick fruit. Individuals can keep half of the profits from picking, and the other half will go to the forestry brigade.”

"Alright, let's try it this year first, and if there are any problems, we can fix it next year."

Fang Wei wasn't too concerned. In recent years, fewer and fewer people have been going into the mountains to pick fruit, and in the end, it was the Yao village that stepped in to prevent a lot of waste.

This shows that people have lost interest in picking themselves, and the task can only be completed through organized picking.

Two days later.

As was his habit, Fang Wei went into the mountains to scout the way and check the ripeness of the wild fruits.

Pan Lianhua insisted on going with him, so the couple packed their gear and went into the mountains early in the morning.

The timing of their trip into the mountains this year was perfect. When they arrived at the wild chestnut forest, they discovered that the chestnuts were ready to be harvested in about a week.

Next, the two went to a wild loquat forest and a wild camellia forest, where the conditions were similar.

"Third Brother, you were overjoyed when we discovered these forests. Back then, everyone was short of everything, and being able to get a little more tea oil would make us laugh in our dreams."

Pan Lianhua followed Fang Wei to inspect three wild forests. When she sat down to rest, she couldn't help but think of some things from back then.

Living conditions were very poor back then; being able to eat one's fill was a blessing, and everyone rushed to the mountains to pick fruits and vegetables.

Chestnuts and loquats could be sold for money, and wild camellia seeds could be pressed for oil. She had gone into the mountains with the team countless times to pick them. Now that people's living standards have improved, most people are unwilling to endure hardship anymore, mainly because they are unwilling to take risks. After all, the mountains are dangerous, and everyone avoids them like the plague.

"Yes, life has improved, and people are unwilling to take risks, which is understandable. Let's look at Zhao Jinsheng and the forestry brigade's organization. If it really doesn't work, we'll have to ask the village for help."

Fang Wei understands everyone's choice. He is not old-fashioned, so he will not blame everyone.

Pan Lianhua nodded, agreeing with the man's statement; it's better not to force some things.

After resting for a while, the two went to the vegetable cultivation base.

This area can now be called a treasure trove of herbs. Fang Wei found some rare herbs that he usually used, and also helped Sun Daoren replenish his stock. Then he and Pan Lianhua found a place to have lunch.

Pan Lianhua brought quite a lot of things with her today, so the bamboo rice she made was especially fragrant and sweet.

The bamboo rice contains cured pork, green beans, and several kinds of pickled vegetables. It is spicy and delicious, and is definitely a perfect dish to eat with rice.

While his wife was busy, Fang Wei went to the pond and caught a few fish. He didn't have a fishing net, but that didn't matter. He whittled a few wooden spears from tree branches and stabbed them accurately every time, without taking much time at all.

After preparing the fresh fish, he began to grill it.

Pan Lianhua looked up at the man and couldn't help but laugh.

This valley also has a deep pool at the bottom of the cliff, which is where the two first met. They hadn't been here for many years, but today, on a whim, they went to the valley to cook and eat.

Fang Ping had also thought of this, and was in a good mood. He even took out his wine flask and took a few sips during the meal.

This wine pot was a gift from Wu Tianming. It was said to be a product from Russia. He didn't use it often, but he would fill it with a pot of baijiu (Chinese liquor) every time he went into the mountains.

High-proof liquor has many uses; it's an essential item for going into the mountains.

"Third Brother, what exactly is the health-preserving exercise that the Taoist priest taught us? We've been practicing it all these years, and everyone who sees us says we look young. Many years have passed and we haven't changed much."

Pan Lianhua felt very happy, not just because of her life, but mainly because she found a man named Fang Wei and had two children with him.

Then she thought about the issue of whether she and the man could maintain a youthful appearance.

Fang Wei knew the reason, but couldn't say it. Whether health-preserving exercises are useful or not, they certainly are; the benefits of consistent practice are self-evident.

However, the fundamental reason why the two do not look old is due to the attribute of the "main house". Not to mention that they are the male and female owners, even the older sister who works at home all year round looks much younger than her peers.

As for Sun Daoren, no one could tell anything. On the one hand, the other party did not live in the Fang family's residence. On the other hand, the old Daoist was already white-haired and ruddy-faced, exuding an air of immortality, so no one paid attention to whether he looked young.

Actually, Lao Dao's health is quite good. For example, whenever we go on a trip, I never hear him complain about being tired or overworked. He can always keep up with everyone else's pace.

This is quite complicated.

"The main reason is that we have a good mindset. In addition, it is also very important to stick to exercise."

Fang Wei quickly changed the subject, and thankfully Pan Lianhua didn't continue.

After eating and cleaning up, the two washed their faces by the pond and then returned home.

the next day.

Fang Wei told Zhao Jinsheng and the captain of the forestry brigade about the situation in the mountains and asked them to organize people to go into the mountains to pick fruit next week.

Because the procedures were completed with the Forestry Bureau this year, individual picking is now prohibited.

There was little opposition to the decision, since almost no one dared to go into the mountains alone to pick fruit, as the risks and rewards were clearly disproportionate.

As the harvest date approached, apart from the forestry brigade workers, fewer than 2000 villagers had signed up to participate. This did not include the Yao village, which was confirmed to have over 400 people available.

The number of people who went into the mountains to pick fruit this time is the largest in recent years.

Fang Wei and Zhao Jinsheng both signed up for the fruit-picking activity. Thanks to effective organization, with someone clearing the roads and removing some potential hazards beforehand, the picking went relatively smoothly.

Zhang Chu was the happiest of them all. Although the price of wild chestnuts wasn't high, there was no market for them, and they were simply impossible to buy.

All the wild chestnuts harvested this time were sold to a chestnut processing plant, the wild loquats were sold to a herbal medicine processing plant, and the wild camellia seeds were sold to an oil pressing plant.

The pickers received half of the profits and were quite satisfied.

Next, they harvested chestnuts, camellia seeds, and fruits grown on their own forest land, as well as medicinal herbs grown under the trees. This work was done by the forestry brigade alone, without needing to mobilize other personnel.

Customers from all over the country quickly filled the guesthouse. Some came to buy tea oil, some to buy chestnut products, and some to buy herbs. It was even more lively than a market day.

These factories are responsible for their own sales. The company's sales department can help them build and expand their sales network, but it does not participate in the specific business.

This is a rule that was set from the beginning, and everyone has strictly followed it until now.

Fang Wei informed Zhang Chu and purchased a batch of wild camellia oil on his own. He loved eating it, and his family would store a batch every year.

“Secretary Fang, your business is booming. If I had come a few days later, the herbs would probably have been sold out.”

Chenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is no longer considered a major client of the company. With the development of understory farming, the production of cultivated medicinal herbs is increasing. In particular, some rare herbs and Polygonatum sibiricum are almost the ceiling for cultivated medicinal herbs, and they have always been in short supply.

When Section Chief Zhang arrived at the company, he was taken aback because there were just too many customers coming to make purchases.

"Section Chief Zhang, don't worry about it. With our relationship, as long as you send me the purchase list in advance, I'll definitely reserve it for you. By the way, why aren't you purchasing wild medicinal herbs this year?"

"Thank you, thank you so much. Besides purchasing medicinal herbs for planting, I also want to buy some wild medicinal herbs to take back with me. Secretary Fang, can you guarantee the supply?"

"No problem! Give me the list."

Fang Wei knew he would have to go into the mountains again, but fortunately he wasn't alone in picking herbs; dozens of men from the village would help him.

So the next day he took 50 young men to the mountains and quickly brought back a sufficient amount of wild herbs.

After inspecting the goods, Section Chief Zhang handed over the batch of rare wild herbs to the herbal processing plant, entrusting the plant to process them.

Fang Wei earned 6 yuan from this batch of wild herbs. However, he gave 2 yuan of it as a reward to his brothers, keeping only 4 yuan for himself.

In reality, he doesn't need to work so hard now; he can earn millions of yuan a year just by staying at home.

However, he has gotten used to this kind of life and doesn't feel that he is any different from before.

After handing over 4 yuan to Pan Lianhua, she invested the money in Sun Daoren's clinic, further strengthening the clinic's capabilities.

Including Sun Daoren, none of them had much desire to make money; breaking even was enough. (End of Chapter)