Agricultural giant since 1983

Chapter 130

In 1983, China's reform and opening up was in the booming stage. Out of the needs of the reform and opening up situation, the China Economic System Reform Research Association was established with the approval of the Government Affairs Council. In order to summarize and exchange reform experience, discuss reform theory and practice, decided to edit and publish " "Reference Materials for Economic System Reform", the editorial team leader is Tong Dalin, a famous economist, and Wu Jinglian is the honorary editor-in-chief.

The circulation of the publication reached 3.1 copies in the year it was founded. The reason why there are so few is not because there are not many people who want to read it, but because this internal reference has a certain level of confidentiality, and only people above a certain level are eligible to read it.

Many people know that Wu Jinglian became famous because he put forward the "casino theory" of China's stock market, advocated the maintenance of market rules, and protected the livelihood of the grassroots class. He was hailed as "the conscience of the Chinese economic circle".

Not many people knew about Tong Dalin. He was a veteran cadre and scholar who participated in the revolution before liberation. He was engaged in rural work and agricultural economic research in the previous period.

In response to the "grain as the key link" policy implemented during the planned economy period, Tong Dalin clearly put forward the "big agricultural thought", including the development of diversified management, mountainous area economy and county economy, and advocated that agricultural production must take the road of commercialization; He went to rural areas and scientific research units in Hebei and other provinces and cities for research, and led delegations to study abroad. He is the author of "Discussion Collection on China's Agricultural Development" and other related works.

Li Lei's various practices in Heyang happened to confirm his "big agricultural thought" in a certain way, so Tong Dalin was very excited when he saw this article, and read it several times.

Then immediately convene an editorial meeting to discuss this article and let everyone share their views on this article to decide whether to publish it in the next issue of "Reference Materials for Economic System Reform".

Someone immediately expressed concern, "We have indeed published articles on township enterprises and even private enterprises before, but this person's experience is too complicated, right? He is the owner of a private enterprise and contracted a state-owned enterprise. Wouldn't it be inappropriate?"

"Contracting is a big trend right now, and I didn't say that only internal personnel can contract, right? Many small businesses have also contracted to outsiders. Hasn't Ma Shengli also contracted many paper mills outside?" Tong Dalin immediately expressed Support for Li Lei.

"Reform is just crossing the river by feeling the stones. For some new things, we'd better not express opposition immediately, just like what Comrade Xixian said, let's take a look and talk!"

"There are indeed a lot of highlights about this person. There are so many big companies in the capital, and few of them use computers. He bought a computer and customized special software for a small breeding farm." The leaders all supported him. , others will naturally follow.

"We have previously published many articles about reform figures, including workers, farmers, and business leaders, but it seems that we have never encountered a college student who gave up his job and went home to start a business! From this perspective, we should also read this article Post the article."

"The country spent so much effort to train him, but it turned out that he didn't serve the country well, and only cared about making a fortune for himself. This kind of atmosphere can't be improved." Of course, no one objected.

Tong Dalin immediately retorted, "Isn't it only in the state unit that you can serve the country? It has been clearly written in this article. Since Li Lei opened the farm, it has not only solved the employment problem of hundreds of people, but also created a relationship with the people around him. Farmers cooperated to provide them with chicks and buy back eggs, which greatly increased the income of local people! Isn’t this a contribution to the country?”

"This approach makes farmers' income not only limited to land, but also has more sources. Farmers can only rely on farming to not be hungry. If they want a better life, they have to look at diversification! Raising chickens and pigs , This is the embodiment of diversification!" This is the economic concept that Tong Dalin has always advocated.

"And what is the purpose of our training college students? Isn't it just to let them use knowledge to serve the country? He used his knowledge to introduce better breed chickens and research better feed formulas, which greatly improved the productivity of local farmers. How much better is the qualifications in the unit?"

Tong Dalin is also a supporter of the theory that science and technology are primary productive forces, and he has also made considerable contributions in the formation of this theory.

"This article is a bit too long. The next issue has a limited space. Should I cut it down and post it again?" Someone raised a moderate opinion. The article can be published, but it is better to delete some sensitive content, such as contracting This is the fertilizer factory.

Tong Dalin didn't object after thinking about it, because compared with the farms and feed factories, the highlights of the fertilizer factory are not enough. They have reported similar cases before, and the value of continuing to report is not high.

He verified it himself, and then gave suggestions for revision. A senior editor personally wrote and processed the article, and it will be published in the next issue of "Reference Materials for Economic System Reform".

The level of this internal reference is very high, and many senior leaders read it every issue. Moreover, the Chinese government has always attached great importance to the issues of agriculture, rural areas and farmers. From 1982 to the present, the No. [-] document for four consecutive years has focused on the issues of rural areas, farmers, and agriculture. Now there is such a typical person in the countryside who can drive the villagers to get rich. Many leaders have remembered Li Lei's name and have contacted Tong Dalin for more information.

Tong Dalin only learned a little from Wang Zhigang's article, and he didn't know more about it, so he made a decision to go to Heyang to investigate and see what Li Lei did.

He contacted his old friend, Du Runsheng, Director of the Central Rural Policy Research Office and Director of the Rural Development Research Center of the Government Administration Council, and went to Heyang together.

Du Runsheng is one of the most experienced experts on rural issues in the party, a participant in and a person who has personally experienced major decision-making in rural reform, and will be hailed as the "father of China's rural reform" in the future.

He has always believed that "the biggest problem in China is the problem of farmers, and the biggest problem of farmers is the problem of land." The famous five "No. 1982 documents".

When he first saw this article, he was very interested in this model. As soon as the old man notified him, he immediately agreed.

When a leader of his level travels, the local government must receive a high-standard reception, so Li Lei was also called to Zhongzhou in advance to wait.

Xing Shuwang also went as a local leader. When Tong Dalin and Du Runsheng arrived, the train station platform was crowded with leading cadres who came to welcome them.

Tong Dalin and Du Runsheng were a little bit displeased. We are here for research. Aren't you wasting time by doing this?Both of them are veterans, and they don't need to care about other people's face, so they arranged for a few cars to take them to Heyang. Zhongzhou didn't dare to object, so they asked Ouyang to accompany them to investigate.

Ouyang is the leader in charge of agriculture. He has been to Heyang before and is familiar with the situation in Heyang. It is just right for him to accompany him. The police car clears the way ahead. Tong Dalin, Du Runsheng and Ouyang are sitting on the bus in the middle, and Li Lei and Xing Shuwang are also on the bus. Che, accept the inquiries from the leaders.

"Does Comrade Xiao Li look very young? How old is this year?" Du Runsheng asked, is a big leader naturally amiable in front of ordinary people.

"Report to the leader, I am 23 this year, and I will be 24 soon!" Li Lei replied honestly.

"Hey, I read the information that you graduated from university in 82. Does that mean you were admitted to university at the age of 16? Old Du, you only entered university at 21, which is far from others!" There are not so many people around. Surrounded by people, Tong Dalin was in a good mood and joked with Du Runsheng.

"At that time, it was much more difficult to get into college than it is now. I don't care about it. The main reason is that my dad is a middle school teacher. It is much more convenient for me to study than others. In addition, I was lucky in the college entrance examination, so I went to college." Li Lei said modestly .

"Don't be modest, tell us about how you started the farm!" Tong Dalin still wanted to ask Li Lei about many details.

Li Lei told the truth, from being suspended without pay to earning his first pot of gold in the Special Economic Zone, and then returning to start a breeding farm, a feed factory, contacting foreign capital to build a hydropower station, and contracting a chemical fertilizer plant. In addition to speculating in futures abroad, Basically everything else that can be said has been said.

"I remembered it when you said that. Heyang was rated as a model county for small hydropower in rural areas last year because of this incident. It turns out that you are also responsible for this!" Du Runsheng also voted for Heyang at the beginning.

"I was just a matchmaker, mainly due to the strong support from the province and the sincerity of our Xing county magistrate who impressed the foreign businessmen." Li Lei also said a few good words for Ouyang and Lao Xing by the way.

"If the countryside wants to develop, it is inseparable from the support of grassroots cadres. Wouldn't it be great if you can take the initiative and use new models to strengthen rural infrastructure construction!" Du Runsheng nodded and praised Xing Shuwang.

Xing Shuwang smiled just right. Although Du Runsheng and Tong Dalin are not orthodox administrative cadres, their rank and qualifications are all there, and it is very beneficial to show their faces in front of them.

"Xiao Li is very aggressive and can concentrate on his work. I discovered this when I visited the fertilizer factory." When Ouyang talked about the incident at the time, he regretted it a little. If he knew it, he would have gone I visited the feed mills and farms in the countryside, so I can say more about it.

It didn't take long for the car to drive to Heyang. It was getting late at this time, and the two big bosses were both in their 70s and [-]s.

They could rest, but Xing Shuwang and Li Lei couldn't. They held a meeting with the local officials for several hours to discuss the details of the reception, and it didn't end until almost twelve o'clock.

The elderly didn't sleep much, and the two woke up at six o'clock the next morning. After breakfast, they went to the fertilizer factory to visit and investigate.

Walking around the factory, they saw that the workers did not stop working because of their arrival. The two were very satisfied. After calling several workers to inquire about production, sales, wages and bonuses, etc., the two more satisfied.

"I have also visited a lot of small chemical fertilizer factories in various places. Most of them are in bad condition. The quality of the fertilizers produced is not good enough to be sold, and the workers are not motivated to work! They should all ask you, Heyang The fertilizer factory should learn and carry out reforms!" Tong Dalin praised.

Du Runsheng is more concerned about another detail, "This plan of using fluorine-containing waste gas to produce sodium fluorosilicate is very good. We produce chemical fertilizers to increase food production. If the waste gas emitted during the production process pollutes the farmland and reduces food production, Isn’t this a waste of effort! This experience should also be promoted!”

Hey, there is no way to collect patent fees at this time, otherwise I can make a fortune, Li Lei is quite regretful.

They read it inside and out, and went to the nearby fields to see the effect of chemical fertilizers. Generally speaking, they were very satisfied, but they were a little puzzled, "Li Lei, I read that article said you were using fertilizers. Farms and feed factories have used computers, why not fertilizer factories? Is it not necessary?"

"No, computers also play a big role in the field of industrial production. If you can add a few more computers, you can definitely improve the production and work efficiency of the fertilizer factory; but the computers are too expensive, and the fertilizer factory has just turned losses into profits. There is no such thing for the time being." Funds." The fertilizer factory is not his own, so Li Lei certainly cannot contribute money.

This involves the profit distribution of state-owned enterprises. The two leaders naturally knew where the problem lies. Du Runsheng sighed softly, "The autonomy of the enterprise must be strengthened, otherwise it will not be easy to develop without hands and feet."

"Two leaders, it's getting late. Do you think we should go to dinner now? After a short rest, we will go to Liushu Township for research?" Xing Shuwang stepped forward and asked.

Tong Dalin raised his hand and looked at his watch, "It's only eleven o'clock. It's still early for dinner. Let's go directly to Liushu Township. We'll eat when we get there. Xiao Li, can we go to your house for dinner?"

"You are very welcome. When I came out, my mother said that she wanted to invite some of you to dinner at home, but she was too embarrassed to ask." Li Lei immediately agreed, and then whispered a few words to Li Xinwang, telling him to call quickly Notify the home to get ready.

On the way, they also frowned when they saw the low and dilapidated houses on both sides of the road through the car window. First of all, the common people have enough food, but it is still difficult to make money.

When he saw the advertisement slogan "Farmers want to get rich, Huinong comes to help" painted on the same wall, Tong Dalin frowned slightly, "That's right, you should get rich first, and you should also drive more When people become rich, is this socialism?"

When we arrived at the street of Liushu Township, all the spectators from all over the country came over. When the car turned the corner to Li Lei's house, there were no people on both sides of the road.

Seeing Li Lei's parents, Tong Dalin smiled and stretched out his hand, "Haha, I'm sorry to interrupt your meal and cause you trouble!"

"No trouble, no trouble, it's much easier than usual for visitors. I have someone to help me wash and chop vegetables, and I can just fry them with a spatula!" Wang Fenglian said everything out of excitement.

(End of this chapter)