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Chapter 1495 Thought and Development

Zhong Yuemin finally left in December, along with other people from Lin County who were going to join the army.

Li Kuiyong gossiped to Wang Yan, saying that he heard from Tian Fang that Qin Ling wasn't doing well; she was absent-minded and lacked energy for everything. She also mentioned that she had been feeling unwell for two days, walking unsteadily, and so on.

Wang Yan wasn't concerned about Zhong Yuemin making Qin Ling feel awkward; instead, he asked Li Kuiyong when he could make Tian Fang feel awkward too.
Li Kuiyong was speechless, somewhat embarrassed, then packed his bags and returned to Beijing with Tian Fang. Just as Wang Yan had said, if they could secure jobs, they wouldn't come back; if not, they would consider it a holiday at home.

Wang Yan didn't go anywhere; he was busy processing orders from the Canton Fair and guiding his apprentices to improve their skills so they could work independently.

Now, the output value of Hechuan Commune is already very high. It has two factories, one for furniture and one for home textiles, which provide jobs for the young men and women of the commune and expand its sources of income.

Meanwhile, with the support of the two factories, wells were dug, roads were repaired, and trees were planted in the commune. Although it was just the beginning, it had already shown great vitality.

Once the saplings, shrubs, and other plants planted next year have grown, Hechuan Commune will be a completely different place.

The furniture and home textile factories were enough to feed the commune. Once this complete industry was developed, it would be a business with an annual output value of several billion yuan in the future.

Therefore, Wang Yan stopped setting up factories for Hechuan Commune and instead started supporting the county's industries in his spare time.

For example, the various tools he made earlier made the county's machinery factory a fortune. However, later, various factories in other places figured out how to produce similar products, and many of them even had better materials than the county's factory. The county's machinery factory was squeezed out of business and returned to its previous half-dead state.

Wang Yan drove around with his camera, inspecting various factories in the county. Combining the development model he had used in Jinling, he integrated the resources of several factories to research and produce new agricultural machinery. He also adjusted the county's textile factory, setting up a production line specifically for researching materials to supply the home textile factory in Hechuan Commune.

The profits from the machinery and textile factories, used for construction, naturally stimulated other cement plants, specialized factories, and so on, boosting the county's economy and improving the lives of the people.

All of this is predicated on technology.

In fact, Wang Yan did not demonstrate much technology. He simply suggested making small agricultural machines to cope with complex terrain, while optimizing the existing agricultural machines to make them more reasonable, convenient and efficient.

In the textile factory, Wang Yan did not use a hand-loom like he did in Jinling. Instead, he put forward some seemingly imaginative ideas and had the machinery factory assign a team to study them. At the same time, he provided orders from the home textile factory so that the textile factory could make money.

Regarding new materials, Wang Yan did not provide any ready-made formulas, but instead put forward his vision for materials and gave the technicians a whole bunch of random materials to experiment with. He also raised a sum of money to support the technicians in their research.

None of these are too difficult things. We can see results in a year or two. When we earn more money and the county's finances are more abundant, everything will be easier.

We could create a larger version of Hechuan Commune, where workers are absorbed here while well-drilling, road construction, tree planting, and livestock breeding are carried out there, improving the environment, perfecting the industrial chain, forming an internal self-circulation, and using external financial resources to accelerate the internal self-circulation and upgrade the industry.

Once this virtuous cycle begins, Linxian will become a snowball that keeps growing bigger and bigger. As long as the management and technology aren't completely ineffective, and the pace of progress is maintained to keep up with the times, the people of Linxian can live comfortably for generations to come…

Time flies like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, it's the Spring Festival of 72.

"Brother Yan, I'm here." In the morning, Zheng Tong brought a girl to the house that Hechuan Commune had arranged for Wang Yan.

Since the furniture factory in the commune opened, Wang Yan has mainly lived here, only returning to Baidian Brigade in his spare time. Every time he goes back to Baidian Brigade, the villagers are very welcoming, almost to the point of celebrating with gongs and drums.

After all, the good days in Baidian Brigade were brought about by Wang Yan. In the past two years, it could be said that every household had built a new kiln, replaced all their furniture with new factory-made furniture, and could eat meat at least once a week, with oil in every meal. When other brigades mentioned Baidian Brigade, they described it as 'rolling in money'...

Wang Yan nodded with a smile and looked at the girl, saying, "If I remember correctly, your name is Jiang Biyun, right?"

"Brother Yan has such a good memory. It's been two years since we last met." Jiang Biyun smiled brightly.

"You two are together?"

Zheng Tong chuckled: "There's nothing I can do, Brother Yan. Although my charm isn't as good as yours, it has a fatal attraction for Comrade Jiang Biyun."

Jiang Biyun slapped him: "You stinky blabbermouth."

“It doesn’t matter who pursues whom, it’s fine. This is legitimate revolutionary love.” Wang Yan chuckled and put down his paintbrush. “Alright, let’s clean up the dishes and cook a feast. Even though it’s just the three of us, we should eat and drink well. I even got a few bottles of Moutai.”

“We’ll lend a hand.” Jiang Biyun took off her headscarf, removed her coat, and rolled up her sleeves, ready to get to work.

Zheng Tong exclaimed, "Brother Yan, what are you drawing this time?"

"The Yancheng City Auditorium asked me to paint a picture of the old revolutionary base area to showcase the spirit of Yancheng," Wang Yan said with a smile. "You know what the spirit of Yancheng is, right?"

"I know, Brother Yan. You taught me before that it is about having a firm and correct political direction, a mindset of emancipating the mind and seeking truth from facts, the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, and the entrepreneurial spirit of self-reliance and hard work."

Wang Yan nodded in satisfaction: "The painting I made is called 'In Yanshi,' depicting the early scene of worker-peasant alliance and the struggle of the Central Committee here. The accompanying poem is a seven-character quatrain, 'With land and fields, I am the master.' What is the last line?"

“I know,” Jiang Biyun said. “The land is filled with sorrow and the city is covered in blood, all because of a single thought to save the people!”

"You have potential." Wang Yan laughed heartily, then waved his hand, "Let's go, go cook."

The three of them busied themselves preparing a sumptuous meal, and then began to eat and drink.

Zheng Tong, in a very sentimental manner, toasted Wang Yan with a large glass of wine, inevitably bringing up past events, saying that he never expected to one day drink and eat meat with Wang Yan alone and confide in him.

At the same time, he started cursing Yuan Jun, saying that Yuan Jun was a scoundrel and that this kid actually looked down on Zheng Tong...

Jiang Biyun didn't say much; she just stayed by Wang Yan's side, listening to him talk to Zheng Tong, occasionally chiming in to liven things up. Honestly, Jiang Biyun was a truly good woman in the drama. She was devoted to Zheng Tong, down-to-earth and practical, without any unrealistic ambitions, and a very kind person—no one could find fault with her…

The three of them talked a lot and shared many heartfelt words, which brought them closer together.

In the past, Zheng Tong mainly followed Zhong Yuemin; this was Zheng Tong's first time interacting with Wang Yan...

After the New Year, Wang Yan went to Zhou Xiaobai's military unit again, and their marriage application was approved. The two took photos and obtained their marriage certificate at the civil affairs bureau where Zhou Xiaobai's unit was located.

Wang Yan also received blessings from his father-in-law and mother-in-law. Everything went very smoothly, without any other complications.

In fact, even decades from now, Wang Yan's behavior would be enough to make him a suitable husband for Zhou Xiaobai.

In ancient times, someone like Wang Yan would be considered a self-made talent, needing to be recruited by powerful families through marriage to ensure their support and the continuation of their lineage...

After dealing with these matters, Wang Yan went to Northwestern Polytechnical University to register and met with the university leaders and other government leaders.

Wang Yan held no real official position, but enjoyed a widespread reputation and was a nationally renowned figure. He possessed exceptional abilities, was highly skilled in his work, and had innovative ideas, making him adept at development.

This is common knowledge. Wang Yan has only been working in the countryside for a little over two years, yet he has already brought about significant changes to Linxian County. Although the best performer was Hechuan Commune under Linxian County, the achievements of the subordinate communes were naturally included in the county's statistics.

Moreover, the development of Hechuan Commune naturally has a corresponding positive impact on the entire county. At the most basic level, as the people of Hechuan Commune become wealthier, their consumption in the county increases, which tangibly stimulates other industries.

Compared to the growth rates of various data from two years ago and previous years, the growth in the last two years has been significantly higher. Everyone knows that this is thanks to Wang Yan.

Therefore, the reason these leaders met and held discussions with Wang Yan was not only because of Wang Yan's own influence—he was a well-known figure in Haizi, a recognized people's artist, and an outstanding representative of educated youth—but also because of Wang Yan's own ability to promote development.

They wanted to hear Wang Yan's insights into higher-level development, whether they could offer them new ideas or even help them find a clear development path.

Wang Yan also offered some ideas, which included combining regional characteristics, local specialties, culture, and theoretical concepts to explain which industries should be prioritized for development.

Actually, there's nothing special about it. It all boils down to two points: infrastructure development and technology development. More infrastructure naturally drives various related industries, and improved technology naturally enhances the competitiveness of industries, providing impetus for development.

Focus on doing the profitable things well and refining them. Reduce the proportion of selling raw materials. Even if you only provide roughly processed materials, adding more processing steps is better than selling raw materials directly.

He spoke about the general direction and the domestic and international environment, which the leaders appreciated. Wang Yan also stated that he would transcribe his thoughts and share them with everyone, offering some new perspectives.

He also timely proposed the need for industrial specialization and cooperation. Industries in each county shouldn't be completely copied from elsewhere. Construction-related industries are fine; they can be produced and used locally. However, whether it's necessary for every county to have other industries such as textile mills, chemical plants, canneries, and machinery factories is a question.

Of course, Wang Yan was well aware that the current international situation was turbulent, and the large-scale construction of the Third Front was intended to allow for a strategic shift in the western and southwestern regions after a war broke out on home soil, leaving room for both defense and offense.

The industrial development of each city and county is also based on this, ensuring that various basic materials can be produced during wartime, unleashing the greatest war potential, and defending and counterattacking on the spot.

However, these issues still need to be raised. Concentrating resources is essential for accomplishing great things. Some counties' industries are barely thriving, so coordination is needed to ensure that each region has the capacity to produce. Excessive investment is unnecessary; expansion can be done in wartime.

He also raised some issues related to urbanization and urban development, and in short, he was quite prescient without making any extreme remarks that would draw criticism.

Afterwards, Wang Yan settled down to study at Northwestern Polytechnical University, delving into theoretical research. He spent six months writing a book titled "Thought and Development," arguing that while the core spirit of thought remains unchanged, its form of expression must adapt to the times. The book also discusses the relationship between thought and development, clarifying the principle that practice yields true knowledge. Furthermore, it explores the relationship between thought and the global landscape and development.

A comprehensive discussion covering everything from people's livelihood to politics, from ancient times to modern times, from domestic to international affairs, and from philosophy to facts.

He stated that theory is built through action, and international standing is earned through struggle, fully embodying his pragmatic and hawkish mindset.

This book was printed many times, receiving both criticism and praise. After receiving praise, the criticism ceased. As a result, Wang Yan's ideas and theories gained recognition, and he became an accomplished theoretical scholar with absolute mainstream acceptance.

His book was quite popular. At first, it circulated on a small scale, but after it gained recognition, many more copies were printed and purchased by government officials, organizations, and other people who wanted to learn from it.

After the newspapers reported on Wang Yan's masterpiece, the people eagerly bought it. They treated Wang Yan's report like a serialized story. Since Wang Yan had become so successful, of course they had to buy it and read it.

Wang Yan did not write this book as a dry, professional text, nor was it so serious. Although it may be difficult for the general public to understand, many passages still contain a touch of humor.

So, in that era, Wang Yan, with this book, incidentally became a well-known author with verifiable achievements. It was only at this point that royalties stopped; otherwise, Wang Yan could have achieved financial freedom with just this one book. Of course, he was already free to do so.

After he published his book and graduated from Northwestern Polytechnical University, a herbal tea factory that he partnered with a prominent family in the New Territories gave him his first dividend, amounting to one million Hong Kong dollars.

This is indeed foreign exchange, especially since Wang Yan had them exchange it for US dollars before it was wired over.

Wang Yan didn't handle the money himself; it was directly transferred to Lin County's account.

This sum of money was agreed upon beforehand and was intended for a tree-planting and desertification control project in Linxian County. This included drilling wells, purchasing saplings, and providing subsidies to those involved in planting trees…

Wang Yan's actions were once again praised and affirmed.

After reading the report in the daily newspaper, the people of the whole country were stunned...

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