1968: Started from breeding

time flies.

Before we knew it, we were in the dead of winter.

December 13, Beijing.

As the year draws to a close, the bitter cold persists, but it cannot dampen the people's enthusiasm.

Because it's here.

The Fourth National People's Congress is about to be solemnly convened here.

For Su Wenchen, who had just created the miracle of "building a gold mine on saline-alkali land" in the Huang-Huai-Hai Special Zone, this conference was of particular significance.

Su Wenchen picked up a document titled "Draft Draft for the Establishment of the Huang-Huai-Hai Development Special Zone," examined it carefully several times, and then meticulously put it into his briefcase.

Then he picked up his certificate as a representative to the Fourth National People's Congress, which was on the table.

Slowly tucked between her chest and chest.

I walked up to the mirror and looked at my calm, resolute figure with deep eyes.

Unbeknownst to him, he had already reached this point.

Su Wenchen felt the badge on his chest was heavy.

He is no longer the inexperienced grassroots cadre he was a few years ago, but has come with a vibrant special economic zone, a substantial report card, and a draft legislation on the future of the "special economic zone".

Step into the magnificent and solemn Great Hall of the People.

The dome is high and wide, and the lights are dazzling.

The air was filled with a solemn yet warm atmosphere. As the delegates entered one by one, the entire room was filled with hushed conversations and the rustling of documents being turned.

Just then, a special aura that needed no words to spread quietly, and many delegates unconsciously stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes toward the entrance on the side of the podium.

First, a figure with a lean face but upright posture appeared. He was wearing a meticulously ironed gray Zhongshan suit and walked with a steady gait.

In the wheelchair in front of him sat an elderly man whose body was frail, but whose eyes, which were well-versed in the vicissitudes of history and insightful about the changes of the world, remained unchanged.

The old man surveyed the hall with a gaze that seemed to hold the calm of a vast ocean after countless storms, gentle on the surface but containing a powerful force capable of transforming the world.

He accepted the inconvenience with equanimity, yet the strength in his eyes was not diminished by his sitting posture; on the contrary, it added a calm and serene power that came with experience.

As the elderly man behind him steadily held onto the wheelchair's handle, the wheelchair moved slowly, almost without making a sound, yet it seemed to resonate in the hearts of every representative present, including Su Wenchen.

I watched as two elders, one standing and one sitting, slowly entered the room.

A wave of sorrow washed over Su Wenchen.

A man of unwavering integrity, who shouldered the responsibilities of the nation.

The other person, though appearing weary now, is the backbone of the entire nation's spirit.

At this moment, the entire venue fell into an even deeper silence.

Breathing seemed to freeze, and only the sound of the heart beating like a drum in the chest could be clearly heard.

The representatives in every corner subconsciously straightened their backs.

Soon, the two elders took their seats.

The meeting agenda began to proceed in an orderly manner.

One by one, agenda items were mentioned, discussed, and voted on!
When the topics touched on national economic development and institutional innovation, the focus of the meeting gradually became clear.

"The next item on the agenda is a speech by Comrade Su Wenchen, representative of the Huang-Huai-Hai Special Economic Zone!"

As the host's voice rang out.

Su Wenchen also keenly noticed that several pairs of eyes on the podium were sweeping towards him.

There were various expressions of anticipation, satisfaction, and curiosity.

As the spokesperson, Su Wenchen steadily walked to the podium under the watchful eyes of the delegates and the camera lenses.

He did not immediately read aloud the contents of the "Draft for the Establishment of the Huang-Huai-Hai Development Special Zone" in his hand, but instead scanned the entire room and reviewed it in a calm and clear voice.

"Distinguished delegates! Comrades, four years ago, on the saline-alkali land of the Yellow River flood plain at the junction of Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan and Anhui provinces, we relied on the spirit of 'self-reliance and hard work' and the wisdom and scientific and technological strength of the masses."

"The barren land was tamed by 'alkali fertilizer treatment'."

"We have developed a closed-loop circular industry of 'alkali-resistant rabbits - fast-growing chickens' and introduced large-scale fertilizer plants, feed mills, hatching systems and edible fungi equipment."

"We have initially established an industrial chain from 'field' to 'table'."

"Three years later today!"

Su Wenchen raised his voice slightly, filled with the fervor of the special economic zone's development.

"That once barren land has now been transformed into a well-planned industrial zone. Busy railway branches carry our 'salt-alkali nemesis' to the world, and our cumulative exports of alkali-remediating fertilizer have reached one million tons, becoming one of our most important and stable sources of foreign exchange."

"The brands 'Blue Water Golden Feather' and 'Oriental Moonlight' have allowed the international market to appreciate the charm of 'Oriental flavor' and 'Oriental treasure' through high-end auctions."

"More importantly, per capita meat consumption in the special economic zone has increased significantly, and the planting area of ​​grain and cotton has steadily increased. Tens of thousands of farm workers and surrounding residents have achieved a transformation from 'having enough to eat' to 'eating well.' We have truly 'built a golden granary in barren fields'!"

As Su Wenchen spoke, many representatives in the audience murmured and nodded in approval.

What Su Wenchen provided was not empty slogans, but concrete data and changes. Su Wenchen then changed his tone, becoming sincere and firm.

"We know that the special economic zone is where it is today thanks to the courage and trust of our leaders, who have given us the space to boldly explore and experiment in this 'experimental field'."

"But is the success of this exploration model applicable to all projects? How can its future development be guaranteed?"

"We, the cadres of the special economic zone, and the millions of people in the special economic zone, are longing day and night for a clear identity and a stable framework, so that we can focus wholeheartedly and move steadily forward!"

After speaking, Su Wenchen raised the "Draft Plan for the Establishment of the Huang-Huai-Hai Development Special Zone," which embodied his hard work over the past few years, high in his hand.

"Therefore, we earnestly request the Congress to carefully review this draft!"

"The legal status, management authority, special economic policy framework and development goals of the Huang-Huai-Hai Special Development Zone will be formally defined through legislation."

"The core of my draft law is: uphold the leadership of the Party, base ourselves on regional characteristics, encourage reform and innovation, vigorously develop industries, and ensure that the fruits of development benefit all the people of the country!"

After the speech, there was a brief silence in the hall, which was then followed by enthusiastic applause.

Many delegates, especially those from the economic sector, had eyes filled with eagerness and contemplation.

Su Wenchen's speech was not only advocating for the special economic zone, but also providing a highly persuasive "practical answer sheet" and institutional concept for the country to explore the future development direction.

During the subsequent deliberations, some representatives expressed cautious opinions on the balance between the particularity and universality of the concept of "special economic zone".

However, the achievements of the Special Administrative Region presented by Su Wenchen, the clear development path, and the rigor of the draft legislation still won widespread support.

In particular, during the group discussion, Su Wenchen elaborated on how the special economic zone can utilize its open window for trade.

The emphasis on the special economic zone's development and its synergistic effect with surrounding provinces and cities effectively addressed many concerns.

Voting is over!

The atmosphere in the meeting room was solemn when the host read out the draft resolution on the establishment of the Huang-Huai-Hai Development Special Zone.

The number of votes in favor gradually increased, eventually settling on an overwhelming number—passed!

At that moment, thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time.

Su Wenchen suppressed his excitement, his eyes slightly warm.

He saw the elder on the platform, who also showed a gratified and powerful smile and nodded slightly to him.

This is not only a victory for the Huang-Huai-Hai Special Economic Zone, but also a milestone step for the country in exploring reform and opening up and stimulating local vitality.

Moreover, Su Wenchen was involved this time. He didn't know if he could make things better in the future, but he would do his part.

As each agenda item concluded, the delegates did not immediately leave their seats.

Everyone stood at attention, their eyes fixed on the podium. The hall fell into a solemn and expectant silence—the delegates were all waiting for the two highly respected elders on the podium to leave first.

This spontaneous waiting is a silent expression of deep respect for the elders, and the atmosphere in the venue is solemn and dignified.

The elder on the podium surveyed the entire room and clearly sensed the waiting.

Faced with this profound respect, one of the elders broke the silence with a gentle and kind smile, addressing all the representatives in a relaxed and slightly humorous tone:

"If you don't leave, it won't be easy for us to leave either!"

These simple yet heartwarming words instantly dispelled the overly serious atmosphere in the Great Hall of the People, eliciting good-natured laughter and more relaxed applause.

At the elder's prompting and guidance, the leaders on the platform smiled and nodded in greeting.

The delegates inside the Great Hall of the People then began to move around, and before leaving, almost all of them went to the podium to say goodbye to the elders.

Even as the farewell ended, he walked out of the hall, turning back every few steps.

Su Wenchen deliberately stayed until the very end to walk to the front of the stage.

Looking at the elders above.

"lead!"

Before he could finish speaking, the lean and upright man gestured gently.

Without a word, Su Wenchen immediately understood, quickly stepped forward, and calmly and respectfully took the wheelchair armrests, gently pushing it forward.

The wheelchair slowly rolled across the solemn floor of the Great Hall of the People, heading towards the open side door.

The once spacious hall was now empty except for them and a few guards who kept their distance.

The soft creaking of wheels echoed in the hall, as if the gears of time were quietly meshing.

The implementation is very slow.

Su Wenchen hunched slightly, taking each step steadily, as if he were not pushing a wheelchair, but rather carrying the heavy responsibility entrusted to him by the reviving land of the special economic zone.

He could clearly feel the weight of the wheelchair, weathered yet still as heavy as a mountain, and the warmth of deep expectations and silent encouragement.

The marble walls on both sides of the passage were spotless, quietly reflecting the figures of the old man and the young man, one pushing and the other sitting.

One sat upright as a mountain, while the other, a young spine, was already strong enough to support the body, like a silent painting.

The road ahead may be long, but the foundation laid by that backbone guides us forward on a new journey. (End of Chapter)