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

morning.

After breakfast, Fang Wei rode his bike to inspect the other 11 production teams.

Zhang Chu panicked when he saw him, and kept reflecting in his heart, wondering if he had done something wrong recently.
The captains of each team are not very afraid of Zheng Hu. Even though Zheng Hu may curse people fiercely when he gets angry, that's it.

But they are now finding it increasingly difficult to see through Fang Wei, and the halo above his head is too dazzling, so these people are frightened when they see Fang Wei.

Fang Wei checked the growth of rice in the first team and went to the mountain to see the afforestation situation.

"Secretary, is everything alright?"

Seeing Fang Weiyi remained silent, Zhang Chu couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"There are no major problems. You must strengthen farmland management and don't slack off on afforestation."

"Okay, okay, we'll correct it right away."

Zhang Chu breathed a sigh of relief and secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead while the other party was not paying attention.

After leaving the first team, he went to the third team.

Over the next period of time, he carefully checked the production situation of each team. Overall, it was good. He pointed out some minor problems in a timely manner and asked them to rectify them.

All the production teams were quite happy. They were not afraid of minor problems as long as they were fixed.

Afterwards, Fang Wei convened a meeting of the brigade cadres to summarize the production situation since the beginning of this year and put forward higher requirements for the next production work.

"We can't rest on our laurels and be unwilling to step out of our comfort zone. Our superiors have put forward the slogan of 'working hard and making progress quickly,' so we should all tap into our potential and strive to take our work to the next level."

Fang Wei gave the example of some production teams' inefficient land use, leaving potential arable land lying idle. Others were so unmotivated that they lacked even a single expert in seed breeding.

Some production teams, in particular, only fiddled with the village's sanitation, but were unwilling to do anything else. Couldn't they learn from Team 2?
Wouldn’t it be nice to plan it carefully, plant trees and flowers in the village and beautify the environment?

As for business learning, except for Team 2, no other production team could persist for a long time.

Zheng Hu and others felt very ashamed. This was because they did not do their job well enough and did not set strict requirements, which led to some slackness in the production teams.

At this time, Zheng Xianfa and Huang Zhigang suddenly came to the team headquarters.

"What about the meeting? You guys go ahead and do your thing. We'll wait outside."

Zheng Xianfa was smiling and his good attitude made people suspicious.

"We've almost finished our discussion. Director Zheng, Director Huang, do you have any instructions?"

"There are no instructions. We're here to share some good news. We've received notice from our superiors that Xiatang Brigade has been awarded the title of 'National Breeding Demonstration Base.' The county will send someone to hold the ceremony tomorrow."

Perhaps Fang Wei's performance in Beijing attracted the attention of relevant parties, and after discussion, the latest listing was made.

The value of this badge is unquestionable. The key is that it is awarded to the entire brigade, not just to the second team as before.

Warm applause suddenly broke out in the conference room, and even Fang Wei, the instigator, felt very excited.

"Director Zheng, Director Huang, thank you both for coming to announce the good news. This is an honor not only for our brigade, but also for the entire commune."

Fang Wei's words really touched the hearts of Zheng Xianfa and Huang Zhigang. The achievements made by Xiatang Brigade were naturally also due to the contribution of the commune.

Zheng Xianfa was very satisfied. He chatted with everyone for a few words and then happily took Huang Zhigang away.

They came here today to report the news, and they will have to come again tomorrow with the county leaders.

The next day.

Led by Wu Yaoyang, a group of people brought the plaque with drums and gongs.

The sign of [National Breeding Demonstration Base] was hung at the entrance of the brigade headquarters, shining with golden light, attracting many members to watch.

No matter what unit it is, adding the word "national" in the prefix makes it seem more "high-end", so much so that many members feel like it is a dream.

Wu Yaoyang stood in front of the brigade headquarters and delivered an enthusiastic speech.

This brand is very valuable, and Wu Yaoyang is very happy. This is also his work achievement, and he has something to write in this year's summary report.

However, the county leaders did not stay in the brigade for long. After the unveiling ceremony, all the visitors left.

He didn't even give Fang Wei a chance to make any requests.

In fact, Fang Wei really wanted to make a request just now. Since he had hung such a big sign, he should give some benefits, right? Otherwise, he would be betraying the trust of his superiors.

Unfortunately, Wu Yaoyang ran so fast that he didn't even have time to speak.

But the development of the matter exceeded everyone's imagination. A week later, 15 experts from the country's top agricultural research institute came to Xiatang Brigade.

Wu Yaoyang personally accompanied these experts. They refused to stay in the county town and planned to settle down in Xiatang Brigade to carefully investigate the local hybrid rice breeding situation.

The second team had previously built dormitories to accommodate study and exchange personnel, but it was obviously not enough, so the second team had to stop receiving study and exchange personnel.

After settling in, the experts began to work in the fields, focusing on investigating the unique features of Team 2's fields and why breeding was only possible in this area.

For example, the Nan Guang series cannot be cultivated without the soil and environment of the second team.

These experts collected samples and talked with Fang Wei and others, but they could not find the answer from beginning to end.

A week later.

These experts left the Xiatang Brigade and returned to the capital.

They tested the samples they brought back, and the results showed that the soil from Team 2 was more active than ordinary soil, rich in various elements needed for crop growth, and even contained some unidentifiable active substances.

According to the current level of science and technology, they are unable to explain the special characteristics of the land of the second team.

But existence is truth, and they cannot disprove it either. The breeding achievements made by the second team are real.

Fang Wei thought it was a good idea for these national experts to come, so that people wouldn't keep making a fuss about this matter. After all, his hybrid rice breeding technology was genuine and could stand the test of practice.

In addition to the second team, Qinghe County and the recently established Xinlin County Agricultural Elite Breeding Base are all beneficiaries of this technology.

Anyway, he didn't forge anything, so anyone can come and check it.

By this autumn, when the [YX-032] rice seeds are successfully cultivated at the county breeding base, some of the questioning voices will disappear.

Time flies.

Yu Hao's wife Liang Xueqin gave birth to a daughter, and the team simply cleaned up an empty small courtyard and gave it to the couple.

In Zhao Jinsheng's opinion, although the two are educated youth, they will most likely take root in the local area after getting married and having children.

When Pan Lianhua went to visit Liang Xueqin, she saw her daughter and was overwhelmed with love. She also wanted to give birth to a daughter for her third brother, but such things were unpredictable and could result in a boy or girl.

The county has built a new row of dormitories in Xiatang Brigade, located near Team 100 and Team , with the capacity to accommodate people at a time.

Since those experts returned, breeders from all over the country have come to the brigade to learn from them. The county breeding base took the opportunity to recommend the [YX-032] rice variety to these visitors, hoping to promote it nationwide.

Of course, promotion cannot be achieved overnight, but the reputation of [YX-032] rice seeds has gradually gained popularity.

Agricultural research institutes in many places have placed orders with the county breeding base. They want to take this rice seed back for research and strive to develop a new generation of hybrid rice.

Fang Wei could no longer continue his leisurely life, because he was often required to give technical explanations to others.

When it comes to hybrid rice, even Wu Maosheng has to admit defeat. The team simply can't find anyone to replace him, and sometimes he has to do it himself.

However, this is also beneficial to him. It allows him to meet many experts and understand the true level of current agricultural technology.

Xinlin County is remote and information is not well communicated, so he has always been vague about what is happening outside.

Through exchanges with agricultural experts from all over the country, he has gained new perspectives on many things.

With the arrival of the picking season, Xiatang Brigade gradually stopped this exchange activity.

"This year, just like in previous years, we will withdraw all our personnel and concentrate our efforts on picking in the mountains."

Fang Wei not only stopped the exchange activities, but also withdrew the personnel who were supporting the Yao village in road construction.

All personnel in the brigade who meet the criteria must go up the mountain to pick chestnuts and tea seeds, and then consider the wild loquats at the last minute.

The militia company entered the mountains ahead of time to clear obstacles, with Zheng Bao personally leading the vanguard. Upon his return, he said the vegetation in the mountains was becoming increasingly dense, and the danger level was even greater than in the primeval forest.

He led people to open up a safe passage, but everyone must be vigilant and be careful of poisonous snakes and fierce beasts in the mountains.

Fortunately, the action involved thousands of people, and wild beasts and poisonous snakes were naturally alert to danger and would generally stay away from large human groups.

Fang Wei set out with Team 2. He had to participate in collective labor like this, and no special treatment was allowed. Pan Lianhua did not participate in the picking this time. She was pregnant and was excluded from the picking.

As they walked along, he noticed that Jiang Xia seemed a little absent-minded. "Jiang Xia, what's wrong? Did you not get enough rest last night?"

"Ah? Nothing, I really didn't sleep well, it's okay."

Fang Wei asked with concern, but the other party obviously didn't want to answer this question.

He stopped talking, turned around to look at Chu Linlin, and planned to find out more about Jiang Xia from the side.

The team has always attached great importance to the work of educated youth, helping them adapt to rural life, helping them solve ideological problems, etc.

Chu Linlin received the message from Fang Wei's eyes. She was actually very worried about Jiang Xia and didn't know what had happened to her.

The first place we arrived at was the chestnut forest. The area of wild chestnut forest seemed to have expanded again, and the trees were full of heavy fruits.

Because of the preliminary exploration, all the chestnuts are now ripe, and many fruits have fallen naturally to the ground.

When picking, you need to use a long bamboo pole to knock the fruits down, and then everyone squats on the ground to put them into a backpack.

The speed is quite fast.

After everyone returned to the brigade with their harvest, they went to the warehouse to hand in the picked chestnuts and registered them.

Fang Wei took the opportunity to call Chu Linlin to the team headquarters.

"Has Jiang Xia been acting strangely recently? Has she encountered any difficulties or is it because of something else?"

"I don't know. He was fine before, but he became like this in the past two days. I asked Xiaoxia, but she wouldn't tell me."

Fang Wei wanted to know about Jiang Xia's situation, but Chu Linlin didn't know either.

This is strange. If something happens in the team, Jiang Xia can hide it from others but not from Chu Linlin.

The two lived in the same dormitory and cooked together, so they knew each other very well.

"Has Jiang Xia met anyone outside the brigade recently? Or has she received any letters or packages?"

"She definitely hasn't met anyone outside the brigade, I can guarantee that. However, she seems to have received a letter a few days ago, but I didn't pay much attention to it at the time."

Fang Wei asked for a long time, but Chu Linlin didn't know much.

There was no other way, so he had to ask Chu Linlin to pay more attention to Jiang Xia and report any abnormalities to him immediately.

the next day.

Fang Wei went to the commune and called Wu Di.

"Secretary Fang, didn't Xiaoxia tell you? I've already secured a job offer for the No. 1 Machinery Factory in the provincial capital.

But this matter has to wait until the end of the year. Her sister wrote to Xiaoxia in advance to tell her. Could it be because of this incident that caused the commotion? "

As soon as Wu Di said that, Fang Wei understood what was going on.

Maybe Jiang Xia was too excited, or maybe there were people and things in the team that she couldn't let go of. In short, her mood was affected by the fact that she was about to return to the city.

After returning to the team, Fang Wei talked to Jiang Xia.

At first, Jiang Xia refused to explain the reason for her low mood. Fang Wei had no choice but to tell her the content of his conversation with Wu Di today.

As a result, Jiang Xia suddenly burst into tears.

"I feel like I betrayed Linlin. We agreed to queue up together and go back to the city together, but I left first and left her alone. I feel so bad."

Fang Wei never thought that Jiang Xia's low mood was due to this reason.

For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

The friendship among the educated youth is hard to imagine for those who have not experienced that era, and there is no doubt that Jiang Xia and Chu Linlin have a deep affection for each other.

Now Jiang Xia suddenly has hope of returning to the city, but she is reluctant to leave Chu Linlin, and also reluctant to leave the second team, so she loses control of her emotions.

"Jiang Xia, I think you're overthinking it. Even if you go back to the city together, what's the deal? Can you guarantee that you and Chu Linlin will be able to join the same unit?
Besides, it's not up to you to decide who goes back to the city first. If there's a chance, go back if you can. You can all go back sooner or later anyway."

Fang Wei didn't quite understand women's minds, but he was telling the truth.

Opportunities are rare, so those who are capable should seize them quickly. Otherwise, if you miss the opportunity in front of you, you don’t know how many years will be wasted.

Through this incident, he discovered that Jiang Xia, who always appeared tough, was actually very soft-hearted and a sentimental person at heart.

Although Chu Linlin looks delicate on the surface, she is actually a strong and independent-minded girl.

"Secretary, I feel much better now that you've said that. Do you think I should tell Linlin now so she can be mentally prepared?"

Fortunately, Jiang Xia is not the kind of person who likes to dwell on trivial matters.

However, her IQ at this moment was hard to describe, and the questions she asked were difficult for Fang Wei to answer.

"Your matter hasn't been finalized yet, so it's inappropriate to tell others so early. I advise you to wait until the matter is finalized before telling others, so as to avoid false joy."

"alright, I got it."

Jiang Xia is not a stupid person after all. After Fang Wei's guidance, she basically regained her emotional stability.

If it weren't for Wu Di's sake, Fang Wei wouldn't have said so much to her.

The harvest continued over the next few days. With more people, more power, and in less than 10 days, all the wild camellia seeds and chestnuts were harvested.

The team decided that loquats could be picked freely. Since Pan Lianhua liked to eat them, Fang Wei went into the mountains and picked more than 1000 kilograms of them.

Fang Tao went there with his uncle, and they picked about 700 kilograms in a week.

Leaving some fresh ones for the guests to eat, Fang Wei made loquat paste from both families' loquats. This stuff can be sold as a medicinal material and is more valuable than loquats.

During this picking season, the team picked a total of 98900 kilograms of wild chestnuts and 79210 kilograms of wild tea seeds.

The harvest volume has increased significantly compared to last year.

[Picking wild camellia seeds, points +79210]

[Picking wild chestnuts, points +98900]

Total points: 3800040.

The next step is to pick the tea seeds and chestnuts grown by the team. This is more convenient because the distance is short and they are just on the back mountain of each team.

Up to now, the tree planting and afforestation work (Phase I) of each team has basically been completed.

The chestnut forest has been expanded to 5 trees, and the area planted with oil tea trees has doubled. Next year, the second phase of afforestation will begin, with plans to expand the chestnut tree count to 10 and fully cover the oil tea forest, doubling the current planting area.

The nanmu shelterbelt has initially formed a barrier, and its thickness will continue to increase in the future.

Various precious trees still need to be planted. If Fang Wei can work for another ten years, he will plant (precious trees) for ten years.

a few days later.

The picking season has officially ended.

This season, a total of 112300 kilograms of camellia seeds and 262000 kilograms of chestnuts were harvested and planted.

Picking Camellia Seeds, Points +112300

[Chestnut Picking, Points +262000]

Total points: 4174340.

The purchase price of wild chestnuts has increased this year, so 90000 kilograms were sold to the purchasing station for 43200 yuan. The remaining 8900 kilograms were distributed among the group.

The company sold 26 kilograms of chestnuts and earned 11.18 yuan.

The total weight of tea seeds was 191510 kilograms. After processing, all of them were used to extract oil, and a total of 63198 kilograms of tea oil was extracted.

Then the oil was distributed to the members and the educated youth. The second team received an average of 35 kilograms per person, and the other teams received an average of 28 kilograms per person. A total of 58380 kilograms of tea oil were distributed.

The remaining 4818 kilograms of tea oil were included in the inventory.

This year's tea oil production has increased significantly compared to last year, mainly because last year quite a number of tea oil trees did not produce seeds, but this year the situation has improved greatly.

The chestnut production has increased slightly compared to last year because the newly planted chestnut trees have not yet borne fruit.

After years of hard work, the Xiatang Brigade finally solved the problem of tea oil consumption for everyone, and Fang Wei was very happy. (End of this chapter)