Training the Heavens

Chapter 216 Year-end Report
"This is just the beginning. There were only a few quails that could lay eggs last month. This month, several more batches of quails will start laying eggs. By the end of the month, the number of quail eggs will at least double, and then the income will be even higher." Xu Lingjun said with a smile.

He also shared his plans with everyone. "Now that the production team has contracted production, we don't have to hand in any surpluses. So I plan to save some of the surplus at the end of the year to expand production next year. For example, I'll buy tractors, expand the feed mill, and introduce high-quality breeding cattle and sheep. That way, we can make more money next year."

"The other part is taken out as dividends for everyone. There are two kinds of dividends. One kind is shared by everyone and the amount is exactly the same. As long as you are a member of our production team and have participated in the labor, you can get dividends."

"The other way is based on everyone's contribution. This dividend will be a little less than the previous one, and there will be differences. Those who work harder and help the production team earn more will get more, and those who work less will get less."

In fact, it stands to reason that the amount of the second type of dividend should be higher, but the conditions for doing so are not yet in place. It is already very bold of Xu Lingjun to implement differentiated dividends. If the gap is too big, it may cause trouble. It is better to wait a few years.

"The last part is used as welfare security. For example, if someone in a family is sick, the medical expenses will come from here. For example, if a child in a family wants to go to school, the tuition and book fees can also come from here. In the future, as long as the children in our production team are willing to study and can go to school, even if they go to college, the team will support them. Also, at the end of the year, if there are elderly people or children in the family, the team will also provide a welfare benefit."

Nowadays, there is no tuition fee for going to college, and there are subsidies, but these can only maintain basic living. If you want to eat better or buy more study materials, you have to pay for it yourself. Xu Lingjun is now ready to help them with this money as well.

However, there are not many children studying in the production team now, and the grades of those who are already in high school are average. It is estimated that no one will be able to receive this money in the next few years.

But it doesn’t matter. As long as the economy is sufficient and children don’t lose the opportunity to study due to lack of money, the production team will be able to produce college students sooner or later.

The current problem is that the quality of education in the ranch primary school is average and there is a lack of good teachers. Xu Lingjun plans to talk to the leaders of the ranch office at the end of the year to see if they can help with some money to add a few good teachers to the school.

There are still many educated youth who went to the countryside and are unable to go back. It should not be a problem to select a few of them with better foundation to teach these students.

"This is a good idea. It will make everyone more motivated to work. I have no objection. Let's do as Lao Xu says." Guo Chenzi was the first to express his opinion.

"Aren't you afraid that when the money is distributed at the end of the year, you'll find out that you don't earn as much as Aunt Guo, which will be embarrassing?" Haisheng joked.

"What's the big deal? She took a lot, but she still took it home. Who would complain about having too much money at home?" Guo Zizi said unconvincedly, "Your wife is also at the quail farm. If you're not afraid of her, why should I be afraid?"

Haisheng chuckled but said nothing. He was now in charge of the feed factory. The feed for the team's quails, cattle and sheep was all produced by him. Although it was not sold to the outside due to limited production, it was still recorded in the accounts when it was allocated. The feed factory had a lot of profit on paper this month, and when the accounts and dividends were settled at the end of the year, he might not earn less than his wife.

"The quail farm alone can guarantee that we will earn more than last year. If it weren't for Lao Xu, how could we have earned so much money? So I agree with you. It's definitely right to listen to Lao Xu." Dong Kuan looked at the shiny blue bills on the table and chuckled.

Giving everyone money and helping take care of the elderly and children—who wouldn't be happy about that? No one in the production team objected; everyone expressed support, and Xu Lingjun's proposal was passed unanimously.

"Okay, then let's work hard and strive to fill our pockets with money during the New Year so that we can have a comfortable and happy New Year." Xu Lingjun handed the money to the accountant in front of everyone. The accountant took the money, counted it, recorded it in a book, and locked it in the cabinet.

For the next six months, Xu Lingjun didn't take on any new projects. He just focused on grazing, raising chickens, quail, pigs, growing porcini mushrooms, and producing feed. The division of labor became even clearer. Previously, everyone had to graze, grow porcini mushrooms, and raise chickens. Now, the grazers just graze, the chicken farmers focus on raising chickens, and the feed producers go to the factory every day to work.

Xu Lingjun also took the time to give them lectures, imparting various professional knowledge. Everyone became more professional in their work, and the improvement in professional ability also brought huge benefits.

At the end of the year, everyone gathered together to take stock of the production team's harvest this year, and they were all grinning from ear to ear. Compared with the past, this year's harvest has increased several times. Who would have dared to imagine this last year?

After reading the list, Xu Lingjun looked at everyone and asked, "Everyone, think carefully. Do these numbers match what you usually see? If there's anything wrong, please tell me immediately and I'll recheck it."

Everyone discussed it in a low voice, and finally expressed their opinions one by one, all agreeing with the number reported by Xu Lingjun.

"Okay, I'll report this to the headquarters, and we'll divide the money when I get back."

The next day, Xu Lingjun, Guo Chenzi and Haisheng got on a tractor and went to the farm headquarters. Then Xu Lingjun got off the tractor to attend a meeting, while the two of them went to the county to find Niu Guiping to buy some New Year's goods and return to distribute them to everyone.

After waiting in the conference room for a while, the captains of all the production teams in the ranch arrived. Director Dong also came in with a large teacup and sat at the top, with a rare smile on his face.

In the past, the ranch had been making losses for years, and he would be criticized every time he went to report to the higher authorities. After the production contract was implemented this year, according to his understanding, everyone had done a good job, and the task should be completed smoothly this year. When he meets the leaders, he should praise himself a few words, right?

"Over the past year, our ranch has actively responded to the call of the Ministry of Agriculture and Reclamation's Wuhan conference," Director Dong said, speaking for over ten minutes before moving on to the next segment. "I won't say any more. Now, each team captain will report on their performance, starting with Team One."

"Our team has increased the output of horses, cattle and sheep by 15%, and hay production by 20%. We are sure to complete the delivery target this year. We have all the horses, cattle and sheep ready. Director, just give the order and we will deliver them immediately."

"Yeah, not bad. What about Team Two?"

The captain of the second team glanced at the captain of the first team, puffed out his chest and began to report, "Team One's horse, cattle and sheep output increased by 23%, and hay production increased by 31%."

He immediately surpassed his opponent.

Teams three and four also performed very well. After they finished their reports, it was Xu Lingjun's turn.

(End of this chapter)