Great Power Reclamation

The 16th Division applied for financial assistance this time because of the problems faced by Kunshan Farm.

The most outrageous thing was the division commander Lou Zhanjiang. No one knew how he found out about the relationship between Ayijiang and Ye Yuze, but he came crying with a bag of red dates in his hand.

The grown man cried so hard that his eyes were filled with tears. Ayijiang was soft-hearted to begin with, and it was for work, so although Zhang Jianjiang kept winking at her, she still decided to agree.

Ayijiang naturally knew that if she agreed to this matter, it would be settled.

Not to mention Yang Geyong, Ye Yuze had raised her for more time than her biological father. How could he possibly refuse her request?

Sure enough, after she called, Ye Yuze immediately agreed to go and take a look, which was telling her not to worry about it.

However, the entire northern Xinjiang is so big, and running from the north to the south made the two people exhausted, so after arriving in Kunshan County, they did not walk any further and went to the hotel to sleep.

Kunshan County is located at the southernmost tip of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It is a county under the jurisdiction of HT City. It is connected to MY County and Hotan County in the east, YC County in the west, India and Pakistan in the south, and MGT County and BC County in Kashgar Prefecture in the north.

The county is 144.5 kilometers wide from east to west, 423 kilometers long from north to south, and has a total area of ​​3.97 square kilometers.

Kunshan County has jurisdiction over 6 towns and 10 townships. It is a border county with Uyghurs as the main ethnic group and 12 other ethnic groups living together, including Han, Tajiks, Kyrgyz, etc. The border line is 54.5 kilometers long.

Kunshan County is one of the important towns on the ancient Silk Road. It was the territory of Pishan Kingdom in the Western Han Dynasty, annexed by Khotan Kingdom in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and later restored.

During the Three Kingdoms period, it was called Pixue State, and during the Northern Wei Dynasty, it was called Pushan State. In the eighth year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, Kunshan was under the jurisdiction of YC County and Shache Prefecture of Kashgar Road.

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The terrain in the territory is high in the southwest and low in the northeast. The south is covered with snow-capped mountains, the middle is high mountains and river valleys in front of the mountains, and the north is plains and Gobi desert.

It has a warm temperate continental arid climate with scarce precipitation, large evaporation and dry air. The average annual temperature is 11.8℃, the average annual precipitation is 39.8 mm, and the average annual evaporation is 2412.9 mm, which is 60 times the precipitation. There are more than 240 days of sandstorms per year.

The five rivers in the county all originate from the Karakoram Mountains. They are glacier-snowmelt-compensated rivers with an annual surface water runoff of 5 million cubic meters and groundwater reserves of 7.5 million cubic meters.

Kunshan Farm is only 20 kilometers away from the county seat. I was supposed to stay there, but I didn’t know the situation there, so I stayed here for one night and then went there tomorrow.

They slept soundly. For the first time, the two guys who loved gourmet food forgot to eat and fell into a deep sleep as soon as they lay down.

Ye Yuze and Ayijiang slept until the sun was high in the sky. When they woke up, they felt refreshed, but their stomachs were growling. They smiled at each other and then remembered that they had not eaten a single grain of rice since last night.

"Let's go and try the delicacies of southern Xinjiang." Ye Yuze pulled Yang Geyong out of the hotel.

The streets of Kunshan County are bustling with a wide variety of stalls.

The aroma of baked buns wafts from afar. The golden dough is baked crispy and filled with tender mutton filling. When you take a bite, the meaty aroma fills the air and hot oil flows down the corners of your mouth.

Yang Geyong looked very satisfied while eating. Ye Yuze couldn't help laughing when he saw him.

"What a shame, the food is so delicious. It's a pity there is no wine."

The two came to the place where naan pit meat was sold. The fresh mutton was sizzling in the high temperature of the naan pit, sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, and the aroma went straight into the nose.

Ye Yuze bought a few skewers and ate them while walking along the river with Yang Geyong.

"This taste is so authentic!" Ye Yuze praised it highly.

Just as we were enjoying our meal, Commander Lou Zhanjiang came over.

"Boss Ye, Boss Yang, I finally found you. How is the food in Kunshan County? Is it to your taste?"

"Master Lou, you've come at the right time. This delicious food is so intoxicating." Ye Yuze said with a smile.

"Haha, that's right. After you finish eating, I will take you to the farm and let you know the situation of the Yuejin Reservoir." Lou Zhanjiang looked enthusiastic.

After the three of them finished their meal, they set off for Kunshan Farm. Along the way, Lou Zhanjiang kept introducing the farm's situation, his words full of concerns and expectations for the farm.

When we arrived at the farm, the employees surrounded us enthusiastically, their eyes full of anticipation.

Ye Yuze and Ayijiang shook hands with them one by one, feeling their simplicity and sincerity.

"Boss Ye, this Yuejin Reservoir is the lifeblood of the farm, but it has fallen into disrepair and is in urgent need of renovation."

Lou Zhanjiang said, pointing to the reservoir in the distance.

Ye Yuze looked at the reservoir and had some preliminary ideas in his mind.

"Captain Lou, renovating a reservoir is no small project. It requires detailed planning and sufficient funding. Please tell me your budget and ideas first."

Lou Zhanjiang cleared his throat and began to talk incessantly. His words revealed his urgent need for funds, as if he wanted the budget to be as high as possible.

Ye Yuze listened quietly, but was thinking in his heart. He knew that Lou Zhanjiang, the old fox, must have some reservations and wanted to get more funds.

"Master Lou, I understand what you said. But the funding is not a small amount, so we have to consider it carefully. I think we should first find a professional team to do a detailed assessment and planning, and then talk about the funding."

Ye Yuze said slowly.

When Lou Zhanjiang heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed across his face, but soon his face was filled with a smile again.

"Mr. Ye is right. I was too anxious."

On the farm, Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong also experienced the traditional life of the Uyghur ethnic group.

They watched the employees learning how to make naan. Yang Geyong did it very well, with flour all over his face, which made everyone laugh.

In the evening, the farm prepared a sumptuous dinner for them, with the table filled with roasted whole lamb, pilaf, and various dairy products.

Everyone sat together, singing and dancing, and of course, wine was indispensable. The people sitting next to Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong were all drinking more than the other.

Ye Yuze tasted the food and drank the wine. He naturally understood the purpose of Master Lou. However, since the funds were limited, he would not waste them.

"Master Lou, thank you for your hospitality today. I will do my best with the funding, but we all need to work together."

"Of course, Mr. Ye, don't worry. As long as there is funding, our farm employees will do their best." Lou Zhanjiang assured, patting his chest.

After the dinner, Ye Yuze and the slightly drunk returned to their residence. They lay on the bed and talked about the banquet.

"Old Yang, what do you think of Commander Lou?" Ye Yuze asked.

"It's great. The people here are very simple, the old buildings are great, and the food is delicious. But the problem with the reservoir needs to be solved as soon as possible." Yang Geyong said seriously. "Yes, I know. But don't underestimate Lou Zhanjiang, he's an old fox, but he's also for the good of the farm. We have to cooperate with him." Ye Yuze said thoughtfully.

In the next few days, Ye Yuze found a professional water conservancy team to evaluate the Yuejin Reservoir. Lou Zhanjiang kept urging them to confirm the funds as soon as possible.

"Mr. Ye, how long will this evaluation take? Our farm can't wait." Lou Zhanjiang said anxiously.

"Master Lou, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Professional matters should be left to professionals. Once the evaluation results come out, we can determine the renovation plan and funds." Ye Yuze explained patiently.

Finally, the evaluation results came out. The renovation of Yuejin Reservoir would require a considerable amount of funds, but less than Lou Zhanjiang had said before. Ye Yuze found Lou Zhanjiang with the report.

"Captain Lou, this is an assessment report. We can provide the funds for the renovation of the reservoir, but you must also ensure that the money is spent wisely so that the farm can achieve real development." Ye Yuze said seriously.

Lou Zhanjiang took the report and read it carefully. "Don't worry, Mr. Ye, I will definitely live up to your trust."

The problem of funds was solved, and the farm was filled with joy. The workers began to get busy, preparing for the reservoir renovation project.

Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong also stayed on the farm for a few more days to help coordinate various matters.

During this period, they tasted many southern Xinjiang delicacies, such as the jar mutton, where the tender mutton is stewed in a small jar and served with a fragrant soup, which is very memorable.

There are also sweet figs. When you take a bite, the honey-like juice flows in your mouth.

"Lao Yang, once the reservoir is renovated, this farm will definitely look very different. When we come back then, we will definitely be able to see more beautiful scenery and eat more delicious food." Ye Yuze said with a smile.

"Well, I'm looking forward to that day." Yang Geyong's eyes were full of longing.

On the day of leaving the farm, the staff came to see them off, holding hands with Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong, expressing their gratitude.

"Mr. Ye, Mr. Yang, thank you. When the farm develops well, please come back often to visit." An old employee said with tears in his eyes.

"It definitely will. If everyone works hard, the future will get better and better." Ye Yuze said firmly.

Sitting in the car, watching the farm gradually disappear into the distance, Ye Yuze felt a sense of accomplishment.

During this trip to Kunshan, I not only tasted delicious food, but also solved problems on the farm. I felt a sense of accomplishment.

But things naturally didn't end like this. The two decided to take a walk around the area and come back again.

It's not that I don't trust the employees of Kunshan Farm, but I don't trust certain people. The money was transferred to the farm account, and Ye Yuze and his team didn't leave anyone to supervise the use of it.

Because they don't have this right, that is, they can decide where the funds are used? But they don't have the right to supervise other people's construction, unless they do the construction themselves...

After wandering around for a few days, they went back one evening.

Originally, when he came, Ye Yuze wanted to go on a secret visit, but Lou Zhanjiang found them in the county town, so he must have an insider.

Now that the matter has been finalized and they have left, this old fox should not pay attention to them anymore, so they even changed cars.

The funds applied for by Kunshan Farm were not for diversion, but for dredging. The Yuejin Reservoir was built in 1958. Over the past few decades, it has been severely silted up and has long needed to be cleared.

A reservoir is not a river. Just change the course first, clean it up and then change the river course back.

The water storage capacity of a reservoir is too large. To dredge the silt, the water in the reservoir must be drained and then allowed to settle for a period of time before the silt can be excavated.

The scale of this project is so huge that it is unimaginable, and Kunshan Farm really does not have such capabilities.

As the only farm in the Corps that is mainly populated by Uyghurs, they have even less knowledge about the use of machinery.

After all, the most planted crop on this farm is not food, but cash crops.

The largest planting base on this farm has 5.9 mu of red dates. Those who know about northern Xinjiang red dates know that they are large, thick-fleshed and thin-skinned, so there is no need to worry about sales.

Kunshan Farm is famous for its red dates. Every time the harvest season comes, merchants will flock to the farm for fear of missing out on the harvest.

Because there are many fruit trees, the degree of mechanization is low. After all, this kind of equipment is not available in China at present. If it is imported, the price will be beyond the farm's ability to afford.

A few days ago, Ye Yuze did not ask Lou Zhanjiang how he planned to do the construction? After all, this was his own business, and it was not good to ask too much.

The farm manager is called Mamtim, a simple and honest middle-aged man who doesn't talk much. Ye Yuze and his friends stayed at the farm for a few days, but Mamtim seldom spoke to them. It was always Lou Zhanjiang who entertained them.

This is also one of the reasons why Ye Yuze is not too reassured. As a division commander, it is not wrong for Lou Zhanjiang to care about farm construction, but he is not too reassured about Maimaiti.

After all, the reservoir is the foundation of the farm. It is not right for you, as a farm manager, to have no ideas or opinions.

The reservoir is about ten kilometers away from the farm, and they chose to come at night just to take a look quietly.

After all, the incident happened a few days ago. Now that the funds are in place, they cannot just sit there and take action. Ye Yuze just wants to see how they plan to clear the silt?

Although the Yuejin Reservoir was built very early, it has undergone some reinforcement over the years. An asphalt road has been laid on the embankment and it is surrounded by green trees, creating a very nice scenery.

Although the two people came here several times, to be honest, I didn't see it very clearly. The main reason was that they were drunk and left after walking around in a daze, and they were all in the car.

At this moment, the dusk was like a huge piece of black silk, slowly wrapping around the Yuejin Reservoir of Kunshan Farm.

In the sky, stars are twinkling like tiny diamonds inlaid on the night sky. Their faint light is reflected on the calm surface of the reservoir, swaying slightly with the gentle evening breeze, just like countless lively fireflies playing in the water.

Only hazy outlines remain of the mountains in the distance, like the silhouette of a giant sleeping quietly, silently guarding this tranquility.

Occasionally, the croaking of frogs breaks the silence of the night, followed by the chorus of insects, interweaving into a unique night music.

In the grass beside the reservoir, unknown wild flowers emit a faint fragrance, which mixes with the moist water vapor and permeates the air, refreshing the heart.

Several weeping willows on the shore swayed gently in the breeze, and the slender willow branches were like gentle arms, gently caressing the quiet night.

The calm water surface is like a huge mirror, reflecting the vastness and mystery of the sky, making it difficult to distinguish where the sky is and where the water is.

Occasionally a fish jumped out of the water with a "splash", splashing circles of silver ripples, which disappeared in a flash, and then returned to calm.

At this moment, the whole world seems to be immersed in this quiet night, and time has slowed down.

(End of this chapter)