Great Power Reclamation

Chapter 2958 Unity of Purpose

The "Northern Xinjiang Clear Spring Project," this blue artery winding across the northern Xinjiang plain, relies not only on the sweat and wisdom of the frontline builders, but also on the distant Gobi Desert city—the Military Reclamation City, and the immense power of the giant that has grown from this land—the Warrior Group.

Their involvement, encompassing technology, funding, and industrial layout, is comprehensive and strategic, and is key to propelling this grand project to a higher dimension and deeper level.

Under Wang Lina's leadership and Ye Feng's impetus, Warrior New Energy Company's support for the "Qingquan Project" went far beyond initially providing mobile power to the survey team and subsequently assisting in the construction of distributed photovoltaic power stations.

As the project progressed in full swing, especially with the long-distance water conveyance in the Gobi Desert and the high demands on the stability and economy of the power supply for the booster pumping stations, the technical expertise of the Warrior Group began to be deeply involved.

Ye Feng personally led a team of top engineers to the project command center multiple times to conduct technical discussions with Chen Shanhe, Ma Jianguo, and others.

They brought up an even grander vision: to create a "green energy corridor" running parallel to the "Qingquan Canal".

"We cannot be satisfied with just piecemeal power supply," Ye Feng declared eloquently in front of a large engineering map in the command center conference room.

“The ‘Clear Spring Project’ is a long-term plan, and its energy supply must be forward-looking and sustainable.”

"Our goal is to ensure that the main pumping stations, control hubs, and even the planned agricultural development zones along this canal can use stable, clean, and low-cost solar power!"

Warrior Group has invested heavily in the construction of large-scale centralized photovoltaic power stations at key nodes along the distribution channels.

These power stations are not simply a matter of laying photovoltaic panels; they integrate the latest technological achievements of the Warrior Group.

High-efficiency bifacial power generation modules, intelligent solar tracking system, and large-scale flow battery energy storage station.

These energy storage stations are like huge "electricity reservoirs," capable of storing electricity when there is sufficient sunshine and outputting it stably at night or during sandstorms, completely solving the problem of intermittent solar power generation.

Among them, the "Qingquan No. 1" photovoltaic-storage combined power station, built in the core area of ​​the Gobi Desert, reached the international advanced level in terms of scale and technology at that time.

It not only fully meets the power needs of all the three-stage booster pump stations in the section, but also has the capacity to provide power for ecological restoration projects in the surrounding area (such as Xiao Zhao's Haloxylon ammodendron irrigation system).

Looking at the rows of deep blue photovoltaic arrays rising from the once barren Gobi Desert, gleaming in the sunlight and contrasting beautifully with the tenacious green saxaul forests not far away, Ma Jianguo couldn't help but sigh:
"This is the true meaning of 'the power of light,' which drives not only water pumps but also the hope for the future."

In addition, the heavy industry sector under the Warrior Group also played an important role.

To address the unique geological challenges encountered during canal construction, such as excavating sections of hard rock strata and reinforcing sections of soft sandy base, Warrior Heavy Industry provided specially designed large-scale tunnel boring machines, high-efficiency excavation equipment, and new composite material grouting technology.

The deployment of these "heavyweight tools" significantly improved construction efficiency and overcame several technical bottlenecks. The soldiers jokingly referred to them as:

"We are a 'mechanized military reclamation unit,' using the most advanced equipment to do the most arduous work, inheriting the core spirit of the older generation!"

For such a massive project, funding is like blood; it is indispensable.

Despite the presence of funds from the Liu Qinghua Foundation and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, financial pressures frequently arise during the project construction process, especially when responding to sudden natural disasters, adopting new technologies and materials, and implementing forward-looking ecological support measures (such as large-scale biological sand fixation).

At this moment, Warrior Group demonstrated strategic vision and social responsibility that surpasses that of ordinary enterprises.

Under Ye Yuze's leadership, Warrior Capital decided to provide the "Northern Frontier Clear Spring Project" with a staggering long-term low-interest loan and some grant funds.

The funds were specifically earmarked for three purposes: first, to support the research and development and application of key technologies and equipment.

Second, ensure the simultaneous implementation of ecological protection and restoration measures.

Third, establish a reward fund to encourage innovation and dedication among frontline construction workers.

At the group's board meeting, facing a few voices questioning the commercial returns of this move, Ye Yuze stated emphatically:

"Comrades, our roots are in the military reclamation area, in the northern frontier. This land has nurtured us, and now it needs a refreshing 'spring' to rejuvenate it."

"This investment is not about short-term financial returns, but about the overall value enhancement of northern Xinjiang in the future and the well-being of the people living on this land."

"Only when the northern frontier is thriving can the military reclamation city prosper, and only then will the soldiers' group have greater room for development! This is our responsibility, and it is also the cornerstone of our future development!"

This timely funding greatly relieved the pressure on the command center.

Ma Jianguo was able to allocate resources more readily to support Xiao Zhao in expanding the planting area of ​​the biological sand-fixing belt.

Chen Shanhe can boldly use better, but slightly more expensive, waterproofing materials.

Some intelligent management systems and remote monitoring networks that were initially hesitated to implement due to funding constraints were successfully deployed.

The injection of capital from the military was like installing a powerful "financial pump station" for the project, ensuring the smooth and high-quality construction of "Qingquan".

The "Clear Spring Project" brings not only water resources, but also a profound revolution that will overturn the traditional agriculture of northern Xinjiang.

This prospect was first keenly observed by Liu Neng, manager of the Junkencheng Agricultural and Livestock Corporation.

He repeatedly sought out Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong, the two leaders in the economic field of the military reclamation city, for in-depth discussions.

In Ye Yuze's home, a large map of northern Xinjiang was spread out. Liu Neng's finger traced the course of the "Qingquan Canal," his eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Uncle Ye, Uncle Yang, look! After the 'Qingquan' project is completed, millions of acres of dry land along the route that used to rely on the weather will be transformed into irrigated land with stable and high yields. Large areas of desert that were previously unusable will also be ready for development."

"This is not just about solving the problem of drinking water shortage and basic irrigation; it's about paving the way for the take-off of modern agriculture in northern Xinjiang!"

He became more and more agitated as he spoke: "We cannot be satisfied with the old path of growing grain, producing cotton, and then selling it cheaply."

"We must seize this opportunity to upgrade and transform the agricultural industrial structure of the entire northern Xinjiang region! We aim to create a complete industrial chain, from seeds, planting, processing, warehousing, logistics to brand marketing!"

"We want to make agricultural and sideline products from northern Xinjiang reach the whole country and the world with the highest quality and the most renowned brands!"

Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong agreed wholeheartedly and instructed Liu Neng to come up with a detailed plan as soon as possible.

With the assistance of the warrior group's think tank, Liu Neng led the team from the agricultural and animal husbandry corporation, working tirelessly day and night, to outline a magnificent "blueprint for the revitalization of agricultural reclamation in northern Xinjiang":
First, they plan to establish high-standard production bases. They intend to build several large-scale, intensive modern agricultural industrial parks in the areas along the Qingquan Canal with the best water sources, soil quality, and climate conditions, through land transfer, cooperative management, and other means.

These parks will fully introduce water-saving technologies such as drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation, apply the Internet of Things for precision fertilization and pest control, and strictly adhere to green and organic standards for production.

The focus is on developing high-quality wheat, corn, cotton, processing tomatoes, goji berries, red dates, and high-end wine grapes, which are characteristic of northern Xinjiang.

Secondly, we will create a cluster of advanced processing industries. Modern agricultural product processing parks will be planned and constructed in the military reclamation city and other key towns along the route.

By introducing internationally advanced production lines, we will develop intensive processing businesses such as flour, oil, tomato sauce, cotton yarn, textiles, fruit and vegetable juices, wine, and health products, which will greatly enhance the added value of our products and our ability to withstand risks.

Liu Neng emphasized, "We must keep as much of the profit from primary agricultural products as possible in Northern Xinjiang, for the farmers and production and construction farms." Furthermore, he stressed the importance of building a strong brand and sales network. Liu Neng is determined to create a regional public brand representing the highest quality in Northern Xinjiang – "Northern Xinjiang Origin Flavor."

All compliant partner sites and products can be authorized to use this brand.

At the same time, relying on the increasingly sophisticated logistics system and sales channels established by the Warrior Group at home and abroad, a professional marketing team was formed to promote the "Northern Xinjiang Flavor" series of products to the high-end market through a combination of online and offline methods.

He is even planning to establish "Northern Xinjiang Specialty Products Experience Centers" in major cities at home and abroad in the future.

Finally, we will promote scientific and technological research and development and talent cultivation. We will cooperate with the Junkencheng Agricultural Research Institute and top agricultural universities in China to establish joint laboratories and research and development centers, focusing on new variety breeding, green prevention and control of pests and diseases, and new technologies for the preservation and processing of agricultural products.

At the same time, large-scale training of new professional farmers and agricultural technicians will provide talent support for industrial upgrading.

"Our goal," Liu Neng stated confidently when reporting to the leadership of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps:
"We want to make 'Northern Xinjiang Flavor' a synonym for high quality, safety, and health! We want the bread on the world's tables to potentially come from the wheat fields of our Northern Xinjiang."

"The finest wines that the world can savor may originate from our vineyards in northern Xinjiang! This is the greatest benefit brought to us by the 'Clear Spring Project,' and a crucial step in realizing rural revitalization and agricultural modernization in northern Xinjiang!"

At almost the same time, another problem that had been troubling the military reclamation city's advantageous industry—military reclamation pharmaceuticals—also saw a glimmer of hope for a solution.

Junken Pharmaceutical combines unique traditional Chinese medicine formulas used by soldiers and civilians stationed on the border with modern pharmaceutical technology to develop a series of highly effective and well-regarded traditional Chinese medicines and health products.

Examples include "Blood Circulation and Meridian Unblocking Capsules" and "Tianshan Snow Lotus Nourishing Oral Liquid".

In particular, several types of drugs developed by Ye Wancheng, Liu Xiangdong, and John the Elder have become recognized as "miracle drugs" by the world's medical community. For this, the three old men were awarded the Nobel Prize.

However, as market demand expands rapidly, the biggest constraint becomes apparent.

Raw materials, especially traditional Chinese medicinal herbs that require specific ecological environments, are in severe shortage.

The existing planting bases are far from meeting the production capacity demand, and over-reliance on wild collection is unsustainable and damages the ecology.

This question landed on the desk of Ye Wancheng, the retired Party Secretary who still cared about the development of the military reclamation area.

Although Ye Wancheng focused on drug research and development and no longer directly handled specific government affairs, his attention remained focused on all aspects of this land.

He personally visited the Junken Pharmaceutical factory to investigate and saw that the production line could not operate at full capacity due to a shortage of raw materials.

He frowned as he listened to the current CEO, Zeng Rou, report that they had to give up some orders due to production capacity constraints.

Back home, he called over Ye Yuze and Liu Neng (the agricultural and livestock corporation was also involved in the cultivation of some special economic crops) and got straight to the point:
"Yuze, Liu Neng, you both know about what happened at the pharmaceutical factory, right?"

"This is the golden brand of our military reclamation city. We cannot let land and raw material issues tie our hands. The 'Qingquan Project' has given us new space. We cannot just focus on traditional grains and cotton."

He spread out a map and pointed to some areas along the "Qingquan Canal" that have not yet been developed on a large scale but have unique microclimates or soil conditions:
"Could these places be used to develop medicinal herb cultivation? For example, are areas near the temperature inversion zone at the foot of the mountains suitable for growing licorice and astragalus?"

"Could we try planting Cistanche deserticola and Cynomorium songaricum on some gently sloping sandy loam land? We need to plan scientifically and find and open up new 'medicinal plant gardens' for our pharmaceutical industry!"

Ye Wancheng's words were like a command. Under Ye Yuze's coordination, a joint investigation team composed of experts from Junken Pharmaceutical, the Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Corporation, and the Junken City Agricultural Research Institute was quickly established.

They traveled along the "Qingquan" planning route, enduring wind and rain, and conducted a detailed survey and assessment of the land, climate, and water conditions along the way.

Soon, several potential medicinal herb cultivation bases were selected:
• In an alluvial fan area upstream of Awati Township, the soil is loose, well-drained, and has ample sunlight, making it very suitable for large-scale cultivation of licorice and isatis root.

• A suitable environment for the growth of ephedra was discovered on a gravelly slope where the Gobi Desert meets the foothills.

• In some newly reclaimed sandy lands that require nitrogen fixation and fertilization, experts suggest intercropping medicinal herbs such as Astragalus membranaceus and Scutellaria baicalensis, which have soil-improving properties.

Some have even suggested collaborating with local herders to cultivate alpine medicinal herbs such as snow lotus and gentian on specific grasslands.

Junken Pharmaceutical immediately took action, investing funds and signing long-term cooperation agreements with local farms and townships. Adopting the "company + base + farmer" model, it began to build a standardized and regulated Chinese medicinal herb planting base.

They sent technicians to guide the planting, provided seedlings, fertilizers and plant protection solutions, and promised to purchase qualified products at a guaranteed price.

This initiative not only laid a solid foundation of raw materials for the sustainable development of military reclamation pharmaceuticals and ensured the health and well-being of future generations through the "Qingquan Project," but also opened up new income channels for people along the route.

Some land that could only grow low-yield crops has seen its economic benefits multiply by switching to medicinal herbs.

Uncle Aishan was overjoyed when he saw the medicinal herb planting contract signed by the township:

"This water came just in time! From now on, we'll not only have enough to eat, but we can also make a lot of money from these 'grass roots' and build up a fortune for our children!"

The contributions of the military reclamation city and the soldiers' group to the "Qingquan Project" are systematic and ecological, far exceeding the input of technology or funds alone.

It embodies a sense of "community of shared future" and a grand narrative of integrating one's own development into the overall progress of the region.

The "green energy corridor" of Warrior New Energy ensures the low-carbon and sustainable operation of the project.

The advanced equipment of Warrior Heavy Industry has improved the efficiency and quality of engineering construction.

Warrior Capital's financial support ensured the smooth progress and long-term benefits of the project.

The "Northern Frontier Brand" strategy planned by the agricultural and animal husbandry corporation led by Liu Neng will transform the resource advantages brought by water conservancy projects into tangible economic advantages and development momentum.

The construction of the medicinal herb base, initiated under Ye Wancheng's guidance, has extended the project's value chain and enriched the industrial ecosystem of northern Xinjiang.

Junken City, a city born from the practice of reclamation and border defense, has once again demonstrated its powerful function as a spiritual fortress of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and an engine for regional development in this new "battle".

It exported not only materials and technology, but also the spirit of "hard work and pioneering" embodied by the military reclamation team. This is exemplified by the patriotic spirit of Wang Lina and Ye Feng, who dedicated themselves to science and technology.

From Liu Neng's industrial development in Xinjiang to Ye Wancheng's continued dedication despite his advanced age, and the silent support of countless ordinary citizens like the volunteers at the "Spiritual Station," the story unfolds.
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Everyone in the military reclamation city breathes the same air and shares the same fate with the distant "clear spring" in their own way.

In their report after their "family visit," Ayijiang and Liu Junken wrote emotionally:
"The construction site of the 'Qingquan Project' is imbued with the blood of the military reclamation city and pulsates with its heartbeat. This project, thanks to the deep involvement of the military reclamation city and the soldiers' group, is more profound, more intelligent, and has greater long-term vitality."

"It is no longer just a simple water conservancy facility, but has become a powerful catalyst for promoting the overall modernization of northern Xinjiang, realizing the integration of the military and local communities, ethnic unity, and harmonious coexistence between man and nature."

It's the last day of the month, time to clean up the inventory and put everything away, hehe, wasting is a crime!