Great Power Reclamation

Chapter 2972 ​​The Vibrant Seed Industry of Military Reclamation

Just as Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong's "Spark" project took root and sprouted in the military reclamation city, the headquarters of the military reclamation seed industry also welcomed a group of energetic new blood.

Most of these young people have backgrounds in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, grew up listening to their fathers' stories of land reclamation, and now they are returning with high levels of education and a global perspective, determined to write a new legend on this familiar land.

Two of them are particularly noteworthy:
Ye Wanqing, Ye Yuze's grandniece, graduated from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, majoring in plant pathology.

She inherited the Ye family's outstanding intellect; she is rational, calm, and meticulous in her work. She is a typical "tech enthusiast" and is jokingly called the "Lab Queen" by her colleagues.

Her ideal is to completely overcome the century-old problem of cotton Verticillium wilt.

Yang Zhenyu, a distant nephew of Yang Geyong, is pursuing a combined bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree at Huaxia Agricultural University, majoring in smart agriculture and bioinformatics.

He has a lively personality and a quick mind, making him a source of all sorts of ingenious ideas. He calls himself an "agricultural geek." His dream is to use AI and big data to build a "smart farm cloud platform" covering the entire Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and even the whole country.

Ye Wanqing and Yang Zhenyu's first meeting was full of tension.

At a project meeting regarding the disease resistance assessment of a new variety, the meticulous Ye Wanqing raised sharp questions about the data model provided by Yang Zhenyu, which contained certain "predictive assumptions," arguing that it was "not rigorous enough and lacked sufficient empirical support."

Yang Zhenyu argued that "the value of AI prediction lies in providing the optimal path before empirical evidence; we cannot always follow behind the disease."

Neither could convince the other, and the meeting ended unhappily. From then on, one thought the other was "rigid and dogmatic," while the other thought the other was "unconventional and whimsical," and they became well-known "technical rivals" in the company.

However, the gears of fate began to turn quietly. The company organized young technicians to go to the countryside to support the promotion of "New Star Wheat".

In the fields of a certain company of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Ye Wanqing was carefully checking the condition of wheat seedlings when a sudden downpour began.

She got soaked to the bone trying to protect the tablet computer that was recording data.

Just as she was feeling utterly disheveled, a large umbrella was held over her head. It was Yang Zhenyu; he appeared out of nowhere, grinning broadly.

"Engineer Ye, the data is important, but people are important too!" As he spoke, he magically pulled a lightweight raincoat out of his backpack.

What surprised Ye Wanqing even more was that that very night, Yang Zhenyu quickly built a simple disease occurrence probability prediction model based on the scattered data and weather information collected during the day. Although it was rough, the logic was clear, which made her look at this "geek" with new respect.

After returning to the company, their relationship subtly improved.

They discovered that their respective technological paths were not contradictory, but complementary.

Ye Wanqing's rigorous empirical work provides a solid calibration foundation for Yang Zhenyu's model, while Yang Zhenyu's predictive model can provide forward-looking guidance for Ye Wanqing's research direction.

Their communication evolved from debates in the conference room to collaborative discussions in the laboratory, and late-night exchanges of affection via internal communication software.

Yang Zhenyu would write some interesting little programs to help Ye Wanqing automate the processing of repetitive experimental data, while Ye Wanqing would patiently help him check for logical flaws in the model.

On one occasion, Yang Zhenyu even mischievously changed Ye Wanqing's computer screensaver to a line of small, animated text:

"Wanqing, your meticulousness is the most beautiful comment in my code." Ye Wanqing chased after him, annoyed, but couldn't help but smile.

With the deepening of the "Spark" program, Junken Seed Industry has undertaken more tasks of localized research and development and promotion.

Ye Wanqing's "New Star Wheat" disease resistance enhancement project happens to intersect with Yang Zhenyu's "Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Smart Agriculture Data Platform".

Ye Wanqing needs a large amount of precise field environment and crop growth data to verify her disease resistance theory.

Yang Zhenyu's middle platform needs star projects like "New Star Wheat" to validate its data value and model power.

The two hit it off immediately and formed a joint project team.

Together they went deep into various regiments of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, deploying sensors in the vast farmlands and operating drones to conduct spectral scanning.

During the day, Ye Wanqing taught Yang Zhenyu how to identify various disease symptoms and explained pathological knowledge.

In the evenings, Yang Zhenyu would work in front of his computer, converting his daytime observations into data streams and optimizing his algorithm model.

During their shared struggles, love quietly blossomed under the starry sky of the Gobi Desert.

Once, while tracing the spread of a rare disease, they stayed out late in the field. By the campfire, Yang Zhenyu played some soft music on his laptop and said to Ye Wanqing:

"Look, we use data to predict crop health, can we also predict our future?"

Ye Wanqing blushed and did not answer, but quietly rested her head on his shoulder.

Their union seems to symbolize the fusion of old and new bloodlines in the military reclamation seed industry.

Ultimately, based on the precise "prescription" provided by Yang Zhenyu's data model, Ye Wanqing successfully optimized the integrated disease control program for "New Star Wheat," reducing promotion costs by 30% and significantly improving effectiveness.

Yang Zhenyu's "Smart Agriculture Data Platform" has also gained high recognition from the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps due to its successful application in this project, and has begun to be promoted in a comprehensive manner.

The story of Ye Wanqing and Yang Zhenyu is just a microcosm of the younger generation in the military reclamation seed industry.

There's also a PhD couple dedicated to promoting salt-tolerant rice to coastal mudflats, a food-loving researcher dreaming of using molecular design breeding technology to "customize" fruits and vegetables with excellent taste and flavor, and an "aerial team" attempting to expand the application of agricultural drones to logistics and surveying fields...

They no longer experience the same level of forbearance and hardship as their parents; they have access to better platforms, more open environments, and a more international perspective.

Their ideals are even more colorful: not only to make China's land highly productive and stable, but also to bring China's agricultural technology to the world, and to make agriculture cooler, smarter, and more attractive to young people.

Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong occasionally watched through video calls as these energetic young people poured their sweat and wisdom into the military reclamation seed industry and the land of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, their eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Old Yang, did you see that? These little rascals have kept our little spark burning brighter and brighter!" Ye Yuze said with a smile.

"That's right! Don't you even know whose son he is!" Yang Geyong said smugly. "But they're better off than us. They don't have to sneak around. They can do their jobs and date openly! That's the real 'land reclamation and border defense' of the new era!"

Yes, the spirit of the military reclamation is being passed down, and the story of the seed industry continues.

From the thrilling legends of Ye Yuze and Yang Geyong to the technological romance of Ye Wanqing and Yang Zhenyu, each generation has its own mission and its own responsibilities. What remains unchanged is the deep-rooted love for the land, the reverence for food, and the weighty responsibility for their hometown and their motherland. This is the unceasing song of youth for the Military Reclamation Seed Industry.

In the headquarters building of Junken Seed Industry, besides Ye Wanqing and Yang Zhenyu, the "technical rivals" who finally became a couple, there is another pair of "twin stars" who have attracted much attention - Lin Haodong and Chen Siyu.

Lin Haodong is a member of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps; his father was an agricultural machinery expert of the older generation.

He graduated from the Department of Precision Instruments at Tsinghua University, but resolutely returned to the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps to devote himself to the intelligent transformation of agricultural equipment.

He is tall, calm and pragmatic, a typical "engineering guy" whose dream is to create a world-class intelligent agricultural robot that can adapt to the complex farmland conditions in China.

His catchphrase was: "The problems in the ground can ultimately be solved with iron."

Chen Siyu, from the water towns of Jiangnan, is a PhD in genetics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She was attracted by the platform and passion of the military reclamation seed industry.

She is gentle and refined, but also resilient, meticulous in her thinking, and focused on the forefront of molecular breeding.

Her ideal is to unlock the ultimate secret to high-yield and high-quality crops, so that the Chinese people can eat better.

She and Lin Haodong, one focused on "macro-level equipment" and the other on "micro-level genes," seemed like parallel lines, but their paths intersected because of a project.

Lin Haodong's team is working on developing an "intelligent precision seeding robot," but they have yet to solve the problem of accurately sensing seed activity and soil microenvironment in complex field environments.

Chen Siyu's team is researching "early rapid detection technology for seed vigor," which requires transforming laboratory technology into portable devices that can be used in the field.

At a cross-departmental technical coordination meeting, Lin Haodong approached Chen Siyu with a "let's give it a try" attitude.

"Dr. Chen, I heard you've made a breakthrough in seed vigor testing. Could you... help us equip our robot with 'eyes' and 'nose'?"

Chen Siyu looked at the somewhat shy, tall man in front of her, and at the eagerness for technology in his eyes, and nodded with a smile:

"Mr. Lin, we're also looking for application scenarios for our technology. Maybe we can give it a try together."

Thus began a marriage between "genes" and "steel." Chen Siyu and her doctoral students miniaturized and integrated complex gene markers and biosensor technologies.

Lin Haodong led his team of engineers to perfectly integrate these sophisticated "biochips" with robotic arms and navigation systems. Together, they worked tirelessly in the experimental field, debugging equipment and analyzing data.

During the process, Lin Haodong's calmness and reliability gave Chen Siyu a great sense of security, while Chen Siyu's intelligence and sensitivity also deeply attracted Lin Haodong.

After a successful joint experiment, Lin Haodong awkwardly handed Chen Siyu a cup of hot water with his oil-stained hands and whispered:
"Siyu, from now on... my robot will only recognize the seeds you marked."

Chen Siyu's face flushed instantly. She took the water glass and softly hummed in agreement.

There was no grand declaration of love, only a tacit understanding and affection that arose from the collision of technologies.

Their achievement—the "Insightful" intelligent seeding robot—can not only precisely control the seeding depth and spacing, but also detect seed vigor in real time and avoid undesirable areas. Its seeding efficiency and quality far exceed those of similar foreign products, making it a new calling card for intelligent equipment in the military reclamation seed industry.

Outstanding young people are also active on the front lines of marketing and promotion. Zhao Lieyang and Su Xiaoman are known as the "golden couple" of the marketing department.

Zhao Lieyang, a retired reconnaissance soldier, was specially recruited to work at the military reclamation seed industry, where he was responsible for security and some market development.

He is agile, decisive, and possesses exceptional wilderness survival and interpersonal skills, and is particularly adept at working in harsh and complex environments.

He is a staunch admirer of Yang Geyong and is determined to become "the most capable soldier in the market".

Su Xiaoman, an MBA graduate who returned from studying abroad, is fluent in multiple languages, elegant in demeanor, and possesses superb negotiation skills, making her a powerful tool for expanding into high-end international markets.

She initially thought Zhao Lieyang was a bit "rough," while Zhao Lieyang thought Su Xiaoman was "too pretentious."

The company decided to expand into the Central Asian market, with its first pilot project being a region with a harsh natural environment and a delicate political situation.

Zhao Lieyang was responsible for the initial security assessment and channel setup, while Su Xiaoman was responsible for subsequent business negotiations. Their first collaboration was full of drama.

Zhao Lieyang drove his modified off-road vehicle, taking Su Xiaoman across the Gobi Desert. They stayed in a simple inn and ate dried naan and dried meat.

Although Su Xiaoman was mentally prepared, she was still somewhat overwhelmed by the harsh conditions.

Once, their vehicle got stuck in a sand pit. Without saying a word, Zhao Lieyang took off his coat and went down to dig in the sand, sweat mixed with sand running down his strong muscles.

Looking at this man who remained calm and steadfast despite the difficulties, Su Xiaoman felt a strange stirring in her heart for the first time.

During a negotiation with a local tribal elder, the elder deliberately created obstacles and adopted a tough stance. Su Xiaoman argued her case with classical allusions and sound reasoning, but the elder remained unmoved.

At the crucial moment, Zhao Lieyang stood up. Without saying much, he engaged in a traditional "dialogue" with the elder—an arm-wrestling match—according to the oldest local custom. Zhao Lieyang won, earning the elder's respect and breaking the deadlock in Su Xiaoman's negotiations.

At that moment, Su Xiaoman looked at Zhao Lieyang's hands, veins bulging from exertion yet incredibly steady, and suddenly understood what it meant to "different battlefields, the same responsibility".

After returning to China, the two naturally became a couple. One focused on foreign affairs, pioneering new frontiers; the other focused on domestic affairs, strategizing and planning. Together, they became the sharpest spear and the strongest shield for the military reclamation seed industry's foray into overseas markets.

The transformation of the military reclamation seed industry is happening not only in laboratories and markets, but also at the grassroots level in the fields.

Zhou Laogen, a veteran company commander in the Production and Construction Corps, spent his entire life farming and raising cattle and sheep. Initially, he scoffed at the "drones" and "big data" that young people were tinkering with, believing that "farming and raising pigs still depend on the experience of our ancestors."

His daughter, Zhou Xiaohui, is a promoter for Yang Zhenyu's "Smart Agriculture Data Platform" project.

The father and daughter often argued about this. Then, a sudden outbreak of swine fever struck Zhou Laogen's pig farm. Despite his best efforts to save the pigs based on his experience, the losses were still severe.

Zhou Xiaohui looked at her father, whose hair had turned much whiter overnight, and said nothing more. Instead, she returned with the "Livestock and Poultry Health Monitoring Internet of Things System" developed by Yang Zhenyu's team.

She installed sensors in the pigpen to monitor temperature, humidity, ammonia concentration in real time, and even a sound analysis system that can identify abnormal coughs in sick pigs at an early stage.

At first, Zhou Laogen didn't believe it, but when he saw the early warning on the mobile app about a minor abnormality in another pigsty, which was dealt with in time to avoid a major loss, the stubborn old company commander fell silent.

The next day, he approached his daughter and said, "Xiaohui, um... what website? Get a complete set for this old man too!"