Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 479 Household Contract Responsibility System

"Qin Huairu, your hometown is Qinjiatun in Hongxing Commune, right? Commune... that's such an ancient word. So, the question is, what exactly was a commune like?"

"Is it really true, as widely rumored, that everyone eats from the same pot, and then works together? Eating together, working together, and slacking off together?"

What the hell?
Let's grind together, you know?

This statement is completely inconsistent with current mainstream values ​​and the current era.

Therefore, upon hearing these words out of the blue, the cautious Qin Huairu immediately tensed up.

However, considering that the person who said this was Ximen Lang, a group of high-ranking officials had to fawn over him and were afraid that he would suffer any injustice, and who had made countless contributions to the country.
Qin Huairu immediately felt relieved.

Yes, if someone dared to say these things openly in front of so many people, it could have a very negative impact.

But if the person who said this was Ximen Lang, then there would be no problem at all.

Not only will nothing happen, but people might even applaud and praise him for what he said.

Looking around, I saw it was true.

Aside from Bai Ling, Ximen Lang's already betrothed, a helpless expression appeared on his face.

The others, especially Lao Luo, who was invited to the main table by Simon Lang at the last banquet and was seated above Director Wang, immediately adopted a posture of listening attentively.

After confirming that there was nothing to be ashamed of discussing these matters with Ximen Lang here, Qin Huairu then spoke.

"Actually, I'm not entirely sure what it's like. Our area was only designated as a pilot area by higher authorities this year, and it's only now that it's being implemented." (Elementary agricultural cooperatives emerged in 54, some were converted into advanced cooperative pilot programs in 55, and full implementation officially began in 58.)
"So you've really asked the wrong person. But as long as ordinary people can have enough to eat, what kind of food it is doesn't really matter, don't you think?"

After hearing these words, Ximen Lang looked at Qin Huai with new respect, and Bai Ling and Lao Luo, who were standing to the side, were also impressed.

Qin Huairu really hit the nail on the head.

Ximen Lang sighed.

"Yes, our nation has always been the easiest to fool, and at the same time, the most law-abiding, hardworking nation. As long as you can let them live a good life in peace, have a few acres of land to cultivate, and have food to eat, even if you are a little harsh on them, they won't do anything because they have food to eat and a good life to live."

"It's always been like this, for thousands of years, it's always been like this, that's for sure. But! If we can't get enough to eat, if we have no food to eat, if we can't survive, if we can't live a peaceful life, then that's a big problem! A huge problem!"

"Of course, we definitely won't have that problem here. But I still think it would stifle it."

Feeling that using the word "strangle" was too strong, Ximen Lang changed his words again.

"Using the word 'strangle' is a bit too much; let's use 'strike,' and more specifically, 'greatly strike at the enthusiasm of the masses.'"

This is what I said
A blow, and a huge blow at that.
This doesn't seem much better than nipping it in the bud, does it?

Seeing that Ximen Lang was so pessimistic about this newly established system, Lao Luo asked in bewilderment.

"Brother Lang, this system... it may not be perfect, and there may be problems of one kind or another. But it could be a huge blow, isn't that a bit...?"

"You think it's excessive?"

"At least personally, I think it's a bit excessive. Because this system is something we learned from Big Brother."

Seeing that Lao Luo hadn't finished speaking, he brought up the topic of his elder brother again.

Ximen Lang scoffed.

"Big Brother, Big Brother, it's Big Brother again. Does Big Brother's stuff always have to be good? Does what he says always have to be right?" "If that's the case, why didn't you learn from him back then when he wanted us to take the path of encircling the countryside from the cities? And why didn't you work with him on this joint fleet and long-wave radio station?"

"Isn't Big Brother always right and good? Let's work with him, give him everything—ice-free port, key transportation hub—why not? Does he not like it?"

With just a few words, he silenced Luo Yonghao completely.

Ximen Lang continued.

"Of course, the original intention of this system is good, and no one can refute that, but we also have to consider our own actual situation."

"Take eating together, working together, for example. I've always had a big appetite and I'm lazy. You guys work hard? Hey, I just slack off. I don't care about this or that, I only care about the present, what can you do about it?"

"It's fine for a day or two, but what about in the long run? Can you guarantee that the people around you won't be influenced by me and become like me? If everyone is like this, how will you manage it? How can you manage it?"

Another sentence.
"Remember, people are inherently lazy."

This immediately made Lao Luo frown and fall into thought.

It's not advisable to delve any further into this area.

Therefore, after only briefly mentioning this aspect, Ximen Lang immediately stopped the topic.

He then continued.

"Of course, no matter how you look at it, his original intention and vision were certainly good. But this system has such high moral standards that they are almost unrealistic. You're just talking nonsense."

Isn't it?
It was as prosperous as in later generations.
Well, it seems that later generations were even worse than we are now.

They've certainly become richer, but their moral standards...
He shook his head, banishing all the familiar cases that immediately surfaced in Ximen Lang's mind.

After holding back for a long time, Ximen Lang finally couldn't help but have a heart-to-heart talk with Lao Luo, something he would never normally say to him.

"We just distributed the land they valued more than their own lives to them, giving them hope, but then... Although we were indeed doing it for their own good, we still have to consider this gap, and the negative emotions that will inevitably arise after that gap."

When he spoke from the bottom of his heart, Qin Huairu, who was listening nearby, was deeply moved and amazed.

This really put Luo Yonghao in a difficult position.

Glancing at Bai Ling, who stood calmly beside him, he realized that Ximen Lang must have something up his sleeve, and it must be something extraordinary!

Luo immediately put aside his hesitation and asked the question sincerely.

"So, what do you think we should do now?"

As she spoke, she poured Ximen Lang a cup of tea and presented it to him with both hands.

Ximen Lang found this attitude very appealing.

So, without keeping him in suspense, Ximen Lang directly gave Lao Luo a tip.

"Since this system has drawbacks, why don't we try the household contract responsibility system?"

　They're afraid of being punished, so they're releasing it early so they can make changes sooner.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)