Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

Later, Fang Wei figured it out. Next, the second team will receive people from all over the country who come to study and exchange. If this road always remains so dilapidated, it will be embarrassing for everyone.

So when Tang Ze proposed building the road at the meeting, there was no opposition at all.

"Comrade Fang Wei, work hard and strive to bring honor to our county."

After coming out of the bamboo factory, Tang Ze and others left directly.

Before leaving, he also encouraged Fang Wei with words that were truly heartfelt.

"I will, please rest assured, leader."

Fang Wei sent Tang Ze and others away, and when he returned to the team headquarters, he called the cadres together for a meeting.

Building new dormitories is a small matter. The key is to attach importance to the subsequent learning and exchange activities so that visitors can gain something. This requires someone who can explain hybrid rice breeding in detail.

Fang Ping does not have such knowledge and eloquence, so it would be difficult for him to receive people from all walks of life.

Fang Wei and Zheng Hu both have their own jobs, so it is impossible for them to accompany others on visits and exchanges every day. This requires special training for two people.

Just like tour guides and commentators, they need to be smart in dealing with people.

"Third brother, let Yu Hao be in charge of reception. Also, Chu Linlin. Both of them have graduated from high school, are handsome, and can speak well."

Zheng Hu didn't have to think much, the first people he thought of were Yu Hao and Chu Linlin.

These two people are well-educated, have good looks and are eloquent. With proper training, they can specialize in reception work.

The others also thought it was a good idea and agreed with Zheng Hu's proposal.

"Alright then, let's go with Yu Hao and Chu Linlin. Huzi, go issue a notice and transfer these two to the breeding team. I'll ask Mr. Wu to train them later."

These two people don't necessarily have to have strong skills, but they must be eloquent.

Fang Wei had always kept written summaries of his experience in breeding, including hybrid rice breeding. He asked Wu Maosheng to explain it specifically to the two of them. He didn't expect them to have a high level of practical experience, but he was sure they could explain the matter clearly.

At the same time, I can answer most of the questions asked by others.

If you really can't answer a question, just pass it on to Fang Ping or Fang Wei. This way, everyone can save a lot of time.

Zheng Hu then informed Yu Hao and Chu Linlin, who were delighted. Compared to working in the fields, the new job, while more challenging, was still something they were eager to pursue.

Then the two of them knew the price, and they had to report to the breeding team early every morning and learn basic breeding knowledge from the team members.

Instead of studying with your hands behind your back, you should weed and fertilize while listening to others’ explanations.

To strengthen their intuitive understanding, Wu Maosheng would share his experience in hybrid rice breeding with them in the afternoon. The content of the lecture was based on Fang Wei's experience, with some theoretical knowledge added, making it somewhat difficult.

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They also had to participate in the breeding group's business training and did not even have time to make some bamboo products to earn some pocket money.

Not long after, the first group of people for study and exchange arrived.

The group of eight people came from other regions and were all experts who had been working in agriculture for their entire lives.

Yu Hao and Chu Linlin were responsible for receiving them. Since it was their first time, Fang Wei would follow them from time to time, worried that they might make mistakes.

In fact, he was overthinking it. People came to learn and communicate just to know how the second team cultivated hybrid rice and what special attention should be paid to in breeding work.

To put it bluntly, as long as Yu Hao and Chu Linlin can explain the details clearly, people will be very satisfied.

Because the dormitories still needed to be built, these people had to stay at the homes of members. But they didn't mind at all. After a week of learning and exchange activities, they expressed their sincere gratitude to Fang Wei and the second team.

The second team's explanations are all practical stuff, without any superficial stuff.

Although Yu Hao and Chu Linlin seem very young, they have clear ideas and good verbal expression skills, and can explain key issues clearly.

This is enough. After returning, they will learn from the experience of the second team and combine it with their own actual situation to carry out research on hybrid rice.

Fang Wei's main focus these days has not been on reception work. He only needs to show up from time to time, and most of his time is spent on re-formulating the development plan for the second team.

"Hu Zi, the dormitory will be built not far from the educated youth dormitory. I also plan to build a canteen in the open space in front of the team headquarters. When more people come in the future, there will be a place to eat, and it will also be suitable for us to cook communal meals."

The new plan was quickly put forward and discussed with Fang Wei, Zheng Hu and others.

Finally, it was decided to build new dormitories and canteens, expand the team headquarters, and set up a special exhibition room to publicize the achievements of the second team in grain production.

Fang Wenshu can keep an eye on these things so that they won't affect the summer harvest and planting work.

The building materials that Tang Ze had personally promised that day were quickly delivered to the second team, and the commune even prepared a construction team.

Just when the team was starting to build up, study and exchange personnel from organizations all over the country came and went like a revolving lantern, and Yu Hao and Chu Linlin were very busy.

Jiang Xia brought two educated youth to help, and the reception work went smoothly.

Whenever someone comes, Pan Lianhua will take the opportunity to promote the bamboo factory's products. Not to mention, the small, practical, and exquisite items are very popular.

"These bamboo products are our specialty, with a strong Yao village style. Look at the patterns and designs here, aren't they different from what you see on the market?
This century-old tradition of craftsmanship is not just for show. When you go back, you can buy some as gifts for others. It’s not expensive and will make you look good.”

The purpose is not to buy things for these visitors who come to visit and learn, but to bring the products of the bamboo factory to various regions of the province through them.

Now there are no advertisements and information flow is not smooth, so using word-of-mouth effect is the best marketing method.

"Yes, I will definitely buy some bamboo utensils to take back before I leave."

At this time, Pan Lianhua successfully persuaded another person who came to visit and learn.

Then she was about to go back to the factory. Not long after she walked out, she saw Fang Wei standing there looking at her with a half-smile.

"What are you doing here? And what's that expression on your face?"

Pan Lianhua walked over and rolled her eyes at the man.

The couple has been married for such a long time and their child is over one year old, but they still get along the same way as before they were married.

"What's that expression? I'm laughing at you, laughing at you so much you're practically obsessed with money. So, did you sell some more bamboo products?"

"No, I'm doing this to further enhance the reputation of the Second Team. Think about it, if people only talk about the rice seeds when they talk about the Second Team, how boring would that be? I just want to tell people that the Second Team not only has hybrid rice but also beautiful bamboo products."

Pan Lianhua has her own logic. Fang Wei immediately put away the expression on his face and expressed his admiration.

To be honest, he had never realized that his wife had such a talent before. She was good at marketing and took advantage of the enthusiasm of learning and communication to make the name of "Yaoling Bamboo Products" famous unknowingly.

"Lotus, are you still going to the factory? I'm going home for dinner."

"It doesn't matter whether we go or not, let's go back together." The couple then returned home. The elder sister had already prepared lunch and was waiting for them with Xiaobao.

When the little guy saw his parents, he ran over happily and stretched out his hands to be hugged.

Pan Lianhua kissed Xiaobao, then went to wash her hands. When she came back, she saw the little guy having fun playing with Fang Wei in the yard.

"Lotus, eat all the chickens at home recently. From now on, the team won't allow anyone to keep chickens and ducks at home."

While eating, Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua talked about the new regulations that were about to be introduced in the team.

Pan Lianhua was stunned for a moment, then said unhappily, "What are you thinking? You're going to cut off such a small tail?"

"Yes, the collective economy of the team is developing well. What's the point of keeping such a small amount? From now on, the team will take care of all the eggs and chickens for the members. This way, everyone can worry less."

Fang Wei never liked to talk about big principles. If he said that every household is prohibited from raising chickens and ducks, then he would definitely strictly enforce it.

Whether you understand it or not, you have to execute it. There is no room for bargaining.

But at the same time, he will solve the problem of members eating eggs and chicken, and the income of each household will not only not decrease, but will increase.

Large-scale farming is cheaper than free-range farming at home, and he can do it.

"That's great! I don't have to work and I can still eat eggs and chicken. Sister, kill a chicken tonight and we can stew it to nourish ourselves."

Pan Lianhua is very busy all day now. If she doesn’t want to feed the chickens and ducks, then she doesn’t have to. As long as there is something to eat, it’s fine.

After dinner, she took Xiaobao to her sister-in-law's place to play for a while, and mentioned the ban that was about to be implemented in the team.

Tian Guihua told other people in the afternoon, and now the whole team knew about it.

Because of the previous preparation, there was no backlash. The only thing everyone wanted to know was how many eggs they would get each month and how often they could eat chicken.

When the news got back to Fang Wei, he was amused.

"Wen Shu Fang, write a notice and send it out, telling everyone that starting from the day after the Dragon Boat Festival, every household is prohibited from raising chickens and ducks. If anyone is found to have violated the regulations, their meat distribution will be terminated."

Fang Wei had no intention of keeping it secret, and the Dragon Boat Festival was approaching, so he might as well inform everyone.

"Okay, I'll do it right away."

The next day, the team issued a notice asking every household to get rid of their chickens and ducks before the Dragon Boat Festival. From the day after the Dragon Boat Festival, no one was allowed to keep chickens and ducks.

Fang Wei's confidence comes from [Poultry House No. 1]. The chickens raised by the team have gradually entered the egg-laying period, and many chickens have also reached the standards for being slaughtered.

Domestic chickens grow slowly and are ready for slaughter in about five to six months.

Broilers raised in modern chicken farms can be marketed in as little as 42 days at the fastest, and generally no more than 100 days at the slowest.

The same goes for egg production. Previously, chickens raised by various households would take five months or even longer to lay eggs. However, the chickens raised in the poultry house have already started laying eggs.

Currently, Poultry House No. 1 produces around 1000 eggs per day, and we estimate that this number will reach around 2000 next month. This means that by next month, the team's egg production will reach at least 6 eggs.

According to the previous egg production of each household, the team only needs to produce 5900 chicken eggs and 2360 duck eggs to ensure that everyone's living standards do not decline.

There is definitely no problem with that.

Time flies.

Several new dormitories have sprung up on an open space not far from the educated youth dormitories.

A canteen was built on the open space in front of the team headquarters.

The visitors who came to visit and study this time not only lived in the new dormitory, but also had access to meals in the cafeteria, which was definitely better than eating at the members’ homes.

After all, they paid for it themselves (food coupons) and it was up to them to spend as much or as little as they wanted, which was well received by everyone.

Zheng Danian, the chef of the canteen, was the canteen's chef in the early years when people ate from the same pot. Now he has come back to continue to contribute his remaining energy.

There are several women who can cook and help in the canteen. They are not paid work points, but they receive appropriate subsidies.

"Little scholar, you guys are making it like a market, so lively."

In the morning, Zheng Xianfa and Wei Guanghua came to the second team.

The two people were a little surprised by the lively scene in the team.

"I have no choice. This is a task assigned by the province, and I have to do my best. These comrades who come to visit and learn work very hard every day, so we can't be too careless about the things in our lives."

Fang Wei, Zheng Xianfa and others laughed and went to the team headquarters together.

It was obvious that they came here for something.

"The county has agreed in principle to your plan to merge Team Two with Team One, but there is one condition: you must accept an additional group of educated youth."

Fang Wei, Zheng Xianfa and Wei Guanghua sat down in the office. He went to make a pot of tea, and Zheng Xianfa explained his purpose.

Tang Ze held a meeting after he returned last time. The actual situation was far more complicated than what Zheng Xianfa said. There was a lot of opposition at the time, and some people even started arguing on the spot.

In the end, Tang Ze overcame all objections and passed the matter with a slight advantage.

Of course, this matter itself was approved under certain conditions. As a famous wealthy team in Yaoling Commune, the second team needed to accept 48 more educated youth.

Going to the countryside to work was a long process, and the educated youth were sent to the countryside in batches. Although the number of the new batch of educated youth was small, the production teams were unwilling to accept more, so the county had to force them to work.

"I have no objection, but the merger cannot be rushed. Let's wait until next New Year's Day to officially implement it."

Fang Wei is now in a difficult situation. All parties hope to increase the output of high-yield rice varieties, but the breeding technology developed by Fang Wei cannot be promoted on a large scale.

Drawing on the experience of the merger of the second and third teams at that time, the second team was merged into the first team.

This matter itself can be seen as a trust and compromise between him and his superiors, which he simply cannot refuse.

As for accepting more educated youth, it is a small matter. The team’s labor force is always insufficient. The reason is that Fang Wei’s development plan is very ambitious, and the team’s human resource needs are constantly increasing.

"Of course you did a great job last time. If you had done more preparation in advance, there wouldn't be any trouble later."

Zheng Xianfa nodded. Since there was no requirement for the merger deadline, he could just decide for himself.

Wei Guanghua was very envious of Fang Wei. Although he was just a small production team leader, he could get whatever he wanted.

Soon, the first team was also taken over by someone else, and he, the brigade secretary, was in danger of becoming a leader without any troops. (End of this chapter)