The booming era begins with the director of the Propaganda Department!

Chapter 494 really became the second author!

Although our country is now self-sufficient in oil, we can even export it to earn foreign exchange.

But he always felt that it was a waste of precious petroleum to make plastic buckets for toilets.

Of course, there is another more important reason. Plastic was a very precious thing at that time, and the cost of making a rubber barrel with it must be very high.

And it is impractical to renovate the toilet at such a high cost...

As soon as he said this, there was silence at the scene.

This problem really hits the pain point. Although the two-chamber septic tank is good, the country will not promote it if the cost is too high.

After all, our country is still in a stage of poverty. The drought in the past few years has seriously damaged the country's vitality. This year, we have barely started the construction of the canal to the port city, and a large amount of funds have been withdrawn.

Although a two-chamber septic tank is small, it will add up to a considerable amount if it is used to house 90% of the alleys, courtyards and tenements.

Old Zhao frowned, and his voice became a little depressed: "I thought you could give us some ideas after you came back, Old Zhang.

Well, the idea was put forward, and it was indeed a good idea, but it was not feasible! ! "

I am worried, really worried, I have waited for half a year, and in the end this is the result...

To be honest, the renovation of the right side of the alley has indeed been a pain point for their urban construction department.

He originally thought that he could solve the problem this time, and that he had done something practical for the people.

Who would have thought that it still wouldn't work...

Seeing Lao Zhao's lost look, the technician wearing glasses beside him couldn't help but say: "Leader, can't you coordinate with the higher-ups?
The project of renovating the old house toilet is also very important to them. Didn’t they mention it before? They are willing to give some support…”

Before he could finish his words, he was rudely interrupted by Lao Zhao: "I definitely support it, but the plan Comrade Zhang Shenfei proposed is too expensive..."

"The plan is a good one, but it will definitely not pass..." said a technician.

"It wouldn't be a bad idea if the cost could be spread out..." a pale-faced technician pondered.

His words were immediately refuted by a technician with a black spot: "Who should we share the burden with? This is the business of our urban construction department. Other departments have nothing to do with it..."

"We live in a hutong, and I really think Director Zhang's plan is very good."

"Well, how about we adopt the solution we discussed before?" A technician who had been silent could no longer hold back and spoke.

Before he finished speaking, he was immediately refuted by others.

"That plan is just a change of name but not the substance."

"Then do you have a better idea?"

"If I had a way, wouldn't I have told you long ago? What are you talking about here?"

A group of people were chattering non-stop, and Lao Zhao, who was standing aside, had a dark complexion. He felt like his head was getting so big because of their noise.

Zhang Shenfei knocked on the table: "Everyone, be quiet and listen to me..."

Everyone fell silent immediately and looked at him.

Zhang Shenfei said slowly: "Everyone knows about the Red Star Steel Mill's construction of collective housing, right?"

“Who wouldn’t know this? The plan to build collective housing in the steel mill was proposed by you when you were working in the steel mill.

You solved the problem of having no place to live for everyone. It was also because of this that your prestige in the steel rolling mill was extremely high. Although you are not there now, everyone in the factory still misses you.

Director Zhang, please stop keeping us in suspense and tell everyone right away." Old Zhao interrupted him rudely.

It doesn't have anything to do with Zhang Shenfei. He is just impatient and can't stand people keeping things in suspense.

Zhang Shenfei glanced at him and said, "Then do you know why our factory raised funds to build a house?"

"And why? Of course, it's because the factory has no money..." Lao Zhao answered quickly.

Isn't this as obvious as the lice on a bald man's head?

If the factory had money, they would have built the house themselves. Why would they need to borrow money from the workers?

Zhang Shenfei nodded:

“Yes, at that time the steel mill had no money, but there were so many workers who needed houses.

In order to solve this problem, we need to pool funds to build collective housing. Whoever contributes money will have a new house to live in.

I am saying this now, just thinking that if we change to a two-chamber septic tank, can we also adopt a similar solution? "

Zhang Shenfei provided an idea.

Everyone looked at each other, and none of them understood the meaning of his words.

"The collective housing is allocated to each person, and it's impossible for every household to buy a septic tank, right?"

"The price of a septic tank with the most plastic barrels will definitely not be low. I don't think many people will buy it..."

"Putting aside the price of septic tanks, how many families in Beijing have space to build toilets?"

"I think Director Zhang's meaning is not what you think." The technician with glasses raised his hand again, "Although toilets cannot be built by one family, it can be built by a joint venture of several or even dozens of households in an alley..."

Zhang Shenfei looked at him with praise and nodded: "That's right, let's take the compound where I live now as an example.

Our yard is divided into the front yard, the middle yard, and the back yard, with a total of 20 families living in it...

Assuming there are four people in each household, that would be eighty people.

We only have one public toilet in Nanluoguxiang now, with five squat toilets for men and women. There are dozens of courtyard houses in the alley, so there are long queues every morning...

Everyone is troubled by the difficulty of going to the toilet.

If we build a public toilet in the middle courtyard of our quadrangle, and 20 households raise funds to buy a two-chamber septic tank, I think most people will agree. "

The cost of rubber septic tanks is indeed expensive, but if it is shared among twenty households, most people can still afford it.

After Zhang Shenfei finished speaking, everyone thought of this.

After thinking about it from their own perspective, everyone felt that what Zhang Shenfei said made sense.

After all, there is a big difference between queuing in a yard and queuing in the same alley.

"In the past, people were reluctant to build toilets in the compound, mainly because the dry toilets smelled too bad."

"After the two-chamber septic tank is built, the problem of smell and flies and mosquitoes can be solved. It is completely possible to build a toilet in the courtyard."

"Raising funds to do big things with a small amount of money is indeed similar to collective housing."

A group of people were talking about it and sighed again that Zhang Shenfei was indeed a capable person.

"If the residents were to pay for the expenses themselves, it would be easier for us to explain to our superiors."

"This matter can be handed over to the subdistrict office and the neighborhood committee. They have done a great job in mobilizing the masses."

"Yes, as long as they have done enough publicity, our next work will be easy to carry out."

"The septic tanks can be purchased by the public in bulk, and septic tank tickets will be issued to everyone. Everyone can buy with the tickets.

When the time comes to remove the manure, our department will coordinate it..." Several technicians discussed it over and over again, and soon the plan was almost perfected.

Old Zhao slapped the table happily and said, "It's settled then. I'll report to the higher-ups and have the city construction department give the green light to those shanty towns and courtyard houses that are willing to build toilets..."

"Oh, by the way, we also need to contact the plastic products factory. Meet with their technicians and produce a few samples to determine whether the rubber barrels they produce can meet the standards we require."

Old Zhao is a man of swift and decisive actions. Once he decides on something, he will do it immediately.

He immediately stood up and took Zhang Shenfei to the First Plastic Products Factory in Sijiu City.

Zhang Shenfei raised his wrist to check his watch, but said slowly: "Don't be in a hurry, Lao Zhao... What time is it? It's time for lunch."

"Oh, I heard that the steamed sea bass in the state-owned restaurant across from our city government is really good..."

Although Lao Zhao was born into a martial arts family, he was very careful and attentive. Upon hearing this, he immediately laughed and said, "Isn't it just steamed sea bass? Have two!"

Zhang Shenfei helped him solve a big problem. Let alone one fish, what would it matter if he ate three?
Zhang Shenfei punched him and laughed: "Who would eat two fishes for a meal? Well, give me another serving of braised pork and I'll eat it with rice."

"This is a must!! Let's go and eat now. After we finish eating, I will take you to the plastic factory immediately." Old Zhao said and stood up again.

This time, Zhang Shenfei did not refuse. He stood up and stretched with him.

The two of them came to a state-owned restaurant, and Lao Zhao did as he said and ordered a steamed sea bass, a portion of braised pork, and a stir-fried Shanghai green.

"Then give me four more bowls of rice," he said with ease.

Zhang Shenfei questioned and raised his hand to stop him: "There are only two of us and we want four bowls of rice. Isn't that too much?"

Lao Zhao slapped his forehead immediately and said, "Oh, shit, I forgot about you. Waiter, please give me another serving of rice."

Zhang Shenfei's face was full of black lines: "... No, buddy, these four bowls of rice are for you alone?"

The bowls used in those days were not the small four-inch bowls of later generations, but large bowls.

Zhang Shenfei was in his prime and only had one bowl of rice for a meal.

He really couldn't imagine how Lao Zhao managed to eat four bowls.

Obviously she looks shorter and thinner than him!!
"Brother, don't try to show off in front of me and make yourself sick..."

He said.

"Get out of here! I have a big appetite. Haven't you heard the saying? Only those who can eat can work?" Old Zhao snorted and laughed.

Zhang Shenfei looked at him with a smile: "Okay, it's a blessing to be able to eat, eat it."

As we were talking, the food was already on the table.

Although it is a state-owned restaurant, the service attitude is very good. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that the restaurant is located opposite the city government?
Zhang Shenfei thought there should be some...

After the meal was served, the two began to feast on it. Zhang Shenfei had just picked up two pieces of fish belly meat when Lao Zhao had already finished a large bowl of rice.

After Zhang Shenfei finished one bowl of rice, Lao Zhao also ate four bowls of rice cleanly, even the soup and the rice...

"No, buddy, why do you eat so fast?" Zhang Shenfei looked at the other person in surprise.

This is not called eating, it's just like pouring it into your stomach.

Old Zhao wiped his mouth and said carelessly, “I can’t help it, it’s a habit I developed when I was in the army.

You have to eat quickly in that place. If you are slow, you won’t even get the soup…”

He has been a soldier for more than ten years, and eating fast has become a habit ingrained in his genes.

Although you don’t need to rush to eat after retiring from the army, once the habit is formed, it’s hard to change it.

Zhang Shenfei couldn't help but feel emotional after listening to this. It must be said that the soldiers of this era can indeed be called the most lovely people.

"Come on, Brother Zhao, I'll have tea instead of wine, just one cup for you, a retired soldier!"

"Okay!! Cheers!" Lao Zhao also raised his glass.

The two cups collided, making a crisp sound.

Zhang Shenfei put down the cup, and after the two chatted for a few more words, they were about to get up and go to the plastic factory.

The next moment, I heard a surprised voice coming from beside me.

"Hello, are you Comrade Zhang Shenfei?"

Zhang Shenfei turned around curiously and saw a middle-aged lady who was dressed conservatively and had the temperament of his childhood Chinese teacher walking towards him.

He thought about it in his mind, but he didn't expect who the other person was, so he smiled politely: "Yes, I am, may I ask who you are??"

The lady's face immediately flashed with surprise, and she rushed to Zhang Shenfei and grabbed his hand tightly: "Comrade Zhang Shenfei is actually you, I am so lucky! !

Well, I'm from the Ministry of Agriculture, our unit is just ahead...

A few days ago, I read a paper on hybrid rice published by Mr. Yuan Longping, in which you were listed as the second author..."

The lady spoke with excitement in her eyes.

There are no photos in Yuan Longping's paper.

Coincidentally, she was able to recognize Zhang Shenfei simply because Zhang Shenfei, as the president of the Yenching University Work-Study Society, came to their department to look for a part-time job, and the two had met briefly once before.

Thinking of this, she looked at Zhang Shenfei again. Why did she feel that after so many years, Zhang Shenfei's appearance hadn't changed at all? ?

I really want to ask him how he takes care of himself, but then I think now is not the time to ask that.

She had something more important to ask Zhang Shenfei. Thinking of this, she pulled Zhang Shenfei and started asking questions non-stop, chattering without caring whether Zhang Shenfei heard clearly or not.
However, Zhang Shenfei was stunned the moment he heard her words.

Huh? ? Brother Yuan's hybrid rice paper was published? ?
They actually made me the second author? Zhang Shenfei was stunned.

He was just joking with Yuan Longping at the time, but he never expected that the other party would actually do what he said.

This is a world-class paper!!!

Although Zhang Shenfei did not pay attention to it in this life, he knew that in a parallel world, Academician Yuan Longping's paper caused an international uproar as soon as it was published.

The sensation it caused was even greater than that caused by our country designing heavyweight thermal weapons.

after all,

Anyone in the industry can see that the promotion of hybrid rice will definitely solve the food problem for our people, so that people all over the country will never have to go hungry again!!!
But now,
Big Brother Yuan actually gave him half of this supreme honor!!!
Zhang Shenfei was extremely shocked and didn't know how to react for a moment.

Lao Zhao standing by was also confused. No, didn’t Zhang Shenfei work in the peeler factory?

How did he get involved with agriculture again? From the looks of it, he seems pretty impressive? ?
The two men present had different thoughts.

The lady held Zhang Shenfei's hand and continued to chatter:
"Comrade Zhang Shenfei, I would like to ask you about the issue of male sterile hybrid rice plants mentioned in your paper with Comrade Yuan Longping...

There are some things I still don’t quite understand…

Comrade Zhang Shenfei, Comrade Zhang Shenfei? ? Can you explain it to me? ? "

(End of this chapter)