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

Many things have been verified in the past. Not to mention anything else, the vegetation in the deep mountains is very dense now, and poisonous snakes, poisonous insects and wild beasts are rampant. If you are not an experienced hunter, you dare not go in at all.

Fang Wei didn't want to stop others from entering the mountain, but the entire area would gradually become a natural treasure trove of flora and fauna.

There may be some sequelae, such as wild boars may come down the mountain more frequently, but this is not a big deal. Just pay attention to prevention and regular clearance.

In the future, the wild herbs, bamboo, timber, wild mushrooms, wild fruits, etc. in the forest will bring rich profits to him and the team.

Fang Wei walked aimlessly in the forest and unknowingly came to the ancient tea trees on the mountain.

Looking up, the tea tree, which had originally shown a bit of old age, has regained its vitality.

The team started raising seedlings in the spring and began transplanting them in the autumn. More than 100 tea tree seedlings have been transplanted in the brigade's forest.

He looked around the area and then turned back to the team.

"Third brother, Director Qi came to the team this morning. Seeing that you were not there, he left a message and left. He asked you to go to the county when you are free. He has something to talk to you about."

Fang Wei had just sat down in the office when Gao Wenshu walked in.

He said Qi Haiyang came today and specifically asked for Fang Wei.

"Well, I see."

Fang Wei responded and took out the document to read.

But in her heart, she was wondering, what did Qi Haiyang want with her? Could it be that he was still unwilling to give up and insisted that Jiang Xia give up the job quota?

Things had come to this point, and he wouldn't back down. Jiang Xia had already expressed her stance, so he just had to wait it out. As for asking him to go to the county, he just pretended not to hear.

Due to the different division of labor, Qi Haiyang has no control over the Xiatang Brigade and himself, so he is not worried that the other party will turn against him.

The next day.

Fang Wei packed up and sent grandpa back to the Yao village.

Grandpa has wanted to come back and live for a while for a long time, but everyone was busy before, so we only sent him back now.

In the evening, Wang Songlin and others came to visit Grandpa and told Fang Wei about the road construction.

The current project progress has reached 93% and completion is imminent.

"It will definitely be open to traffic before the end of the year. Grandpa, you can live here peacefully and return home after the road is completed. Then let my third brother pick you up with a tractor, okay?"

Grandpa said he would stay for a few days and then go back to avoid causing trouble for everyone.

Wang Song laughed and told his grandfather not to worry, as it would be convenient to travel once the road was open. If there was no car, he could take a tractor.

In fact, he just wanted to keep his grandfather living in the mountains for a while longer.

"Okay, then I'll wait until the road is repaired before going back. What do you think, Third Brother?"

"No problem, you can stay as long as you want. It's easy to go back if you want to. It's just a matter of a word."

Fang Wei smiled and expressed his opinion in accordance with the old man's wishes.

Grandpa is in good health now. Taoist Sun said he doesn't need to take medicine recently, so it's okay for him to stay in the village for a few more days.

Afterwards, Fang Wei asked about the situation in the village, and Wang Songlin answered them one by one.

After the autumn harvest, the Yao village planted 790 mu (approximately acres) of rapeseed. Regular field management is now left to the semi-laborers and the elderly. Road construction is now the village's top priority. While it's a bit of a chore this year, things will improve significantly next year.

In addition, the village also wants to replace the breed of pigs and plans to gradually introduce Ningxiang spotted pigs.

"Third brother, can you help buy some piglets for the village?"

Wang Songlin felt that the natural replacement would take too long, so he asked Fang Wei for help.

"I'm going to go back and discuss this with the team leaders. I don't think it's a big problem."

Although Fang Wei did not say anything definite, Wang Songlin felt that this matter would definitely succeed.

The relationship between Xiatang Brigade and the Yao village is becoming increasingly close. The two sides have jointly established a bamboo factory, and the raw materials are also provided by the Yao village. This matter should be able to be accommodated.

The next day.

Fang Wei went to the forest and expanded the designated area several times. This way, the village would definitely produce more mountain products. When he had time, he would go into the mountains to investigate and see what other areas needed to be designated.

To be honest, he is a pretty competent leader.

He stayed in the village for three days, then went down the mountain to the county breeding base.

At the invitation of Wang Liang, he gave two reports here, mainly focusing on some new problems arising in breeding work.

This busy work took several days.

Qi Haiyang waited in the county for a week but Fang Wei never showed up. Only then did he realize how much his stubborn temper was causing him trouble.

Before leaving get off work, he came to Wu Yaoyang's office.

"Director Wu, are you busy right now? I have something I want to talk to you about."

Qi Haiyang was at his wit's end. One of his old leaders had approached him and wanted to get a batch of [Nongyou 58] rice seeds from the Yao village.

Although [Nongyou 58] is not well-known in the county, it is because this rice variety is not planted on a large scale in the county and is all sold to other places.

Japonica hybrid rice has caught the attention of interested people, but upon inquiry, they found that this rice variety is only produced in the Yao village of Yaoling Commune in Xinlin County, and the output has been monopolized by others.

Given the relationship between the old leader and Qi Haiyang, someone came to the old leader for help, and the old leader then called Qi Haiyang.

Qi Haiyang was stunned when he received the call, but he could not refuse because his old leader had promoted him, and he had to complete the task assigned by the other party even if it was against his will.

He first went to Zheng Xianfa, who said there was nothing he could do about it.

The Yao village had already reported their situation to the commune, which supported their efforts to cultivate high-quality rice seeds for export. Because the entire county was exclusively planting the Nanguang No. 2 rice variety, a switch to a new variety was unlikely in the short term.

The new rice varieties cultivated by the Yao village can be sold independently. Their sales channels are legal, and public grain and other taxes are paid on time. It is impossible for the commune to interfere with their production activities.

Qi Haiyang did not give up and asked Huang Zhigang to go to the Yao village to ask. As you can imagine, he was rejected.

This matter ultimately couldn't be circumvented by Fang Wei. Almost everyone in the county knew about Fang Wei's relationship with the Yao village. What could he do? He actually regretted that his relationship with Fang Wei had become so strained because of the recruitment quota issue.

In desperation, Qi Haiyang decided to bow to Fang Wei and then went to the Xiatang Brigade.

Facts proved that even if he wanted to bow his head, it was useless, and he couldn't even see the other party. That's why he came to Wu Yaoyang, hoping that he would mediate.

"Look at you, if you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? Secretary Fang actually has a pretty good temper. If you hadn't offended him so badly, he would definitely not give you any face at all.

How about this, I'll talk to the other party later, and then arrange for you to have a face-to-face chat. Lao Qi, you're the leader, so take a high-profile approach and resolve the issue of the last recruitment quota. What do you think?

Wu Yaoyang was secretly happy. Qi Haiyang had a strong background, acted without scruples, and had a bad temper. It was not easy to make him bow his head.

Since I helped him this time, I guess this guy will behave himself for a long time.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. Director Wu, I'll remember your help."

When you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. This was the first time that Qi Haiyang spoke softly in front of Wu Yaoyang.

Wu Yaoyang smiled, waved his hand, and said a few polite words.

the next day.

Wu Yaoyang called Fang Wei to his office and mentioned Qi Haiyang's request.

"Old Qi used to have a smooth career, but now he has a bad temper. Don't bother with him. He promised to apologize to you in person and resolve the issue of the previous recruitment quota as soon as possible."

When Fang Wei heard Wu Yaoyang say this, he almost thought the sun was rising from the west.

Qi Haiyang was known in the county for his stubborn temper. He never cared about anyone's reaction to anything he thought was right. Just like the recruitment quota issue, it was clear that the other party was not only overbearing but also unwilling to give him any leeway.

"Director Wu, since you asked, I should have agreed. However, the current production of [Nongyou 58] rice seeds is limited. We have already reached an underwriting agreement with the customer, so we really don't have any left, unless we can successfully cultivate it in another production team."

Fang Wei had a very bad impression of Qi Haiyang, but since the other party was willing to bow his head, and the key was that Wu Yaoyang was mediating, he should give in and reconcile with the other party.

The other party promised not to compete for the recruitment quota and apologized to Fang Wei. This condition was acceptable.

Qi Haiyang's purpose is only to help others buy new rice seeds. There is nothing to say about this. After the team starts to cultivate [Nongyou 58] rice seeds in the future, the output must be sold to the outside world, right?
However, this matter cannot be agreed to too readily, as the new rice seeds will not be available until at least next summer.

"So there's hope? So, if you agree first, I'll have Director Qi apologize to you and take care of the job search. And you can at least supply them with some [Nongyou 58], okay?"

Wu Yaoyang didn't have time to waste with these two people, so he decided to deal with the matter quickly. So he asked someone to call Qi Haiyang over. Qi Haiyang's face turned red, and he apologized to Fang Wei, saying that he shouldn't have competed for the recruitment quota.

Fang Wei did not pursue the matter relentlessly. After all, he was Wu Yaoyang's deputy, and it would not be good to do anything wrong.

"Currently, only the Yao village has successfully cultivated the [Nongyou 58] rice seed. I will try to cultivate it in other production teams in the spring of next year. If all goes well, we will be able to supply this rice seed to the outside world during the summer harvest next year."

Fang Wei agreed to Qi Haiyang's request conditionally, and Qi Haiyang finally felt relieved.

It is unlikely that a grudge can be forgotten by a smile when meeting each other, but if there is no life-and-death hatred between two people, compromising with each other is the right way.

After finishing the business, Fang Wei said goodbye and left.

Qi Haiyang called his old leader, who was naturally very happy and praised him a few words on the phone.

Afterwards, Qi Haiyang took the initiative to contact the Provincial No. 1 Machinery Factory, suggesting that the recruitment quota could be given to Jiang Xia, and asked the factory to get this done as soon as possible.

The machinery factory didn't know what the other party was up to, but the factory director had a very close relationship with Wu Di. As long as he could do the task entrusted by his old friend, he would be fine. He didn't bother to care about the inside story.

Therefore, the staff of the machinery factory immediately rushed to Xinlin County and completed Jiang Xia's recruitment procedures at an extremely fast speed.

This morning.

Jiang Xia came to Fang Wei and said that she would treat him to dinner tomorrow night and asked the branch secretary to give her some face.

Fang Wei knew it very well, because the other party was going back to the city, so this meal was essentially a farewell meal.

"How many people did you invite?"

Fang Wei didn't say whether he was going or not, but instead asked Jiang Xia who she had called that night.

"There are probably more than twenty people, including Captain Zheng, Captain Zhao, and some educated youth who I have a good relationship with."

Jiang Xia counted on her fingers and found that there were more than twenty people.

"Okay, I'll go. But the educated youth dormitory is too small. Go talk to Captain Zhao and tell him I arranged it. I can let you use the second team's cafeteria at night."

Fang Wei had a very good impression of Jiang Xia. This girl had high aspirations and strong organizational skills, and had always been a leader among the educated youth.

Of course, in order to get her back to the city, her brother-in-law Wu Di used some means, but it was still within the range that Fang Wei could bear.

After all, it did not affect others and did not cause any bad effects.

Fang Wei never held himself or others to the standards of a saint. People grew up eating whole grains, so it's inevitable that they have selfish thoughts and distractions. As long as it didn't violate his bottom line, he was actually quite flexible in his dealings with others.

"Thank you, Secretary! You must come tomorrow."

Jiang Xia was very touched. She thanked the other party and left happily.

Fang Wei smiled slightly, stood up and went to find Zheng Hu.

"Huzi, Jiang Xia is inviting you to dinner tomorrow. Did she tell you?"

"I told you, he went to your place after leaving my office. Did you agree?"

Fang Wei and Zheng Hu both have their own offices. Obviously, Jiang Xia went to invite Zheng Hu first, and then came to Fang Wei's office.

"Well, I agree. They're about to leave, and they're so kind as to invite us to dinner. How can I refuse this little favor? Oh, and tell the sideline team that if Jiang Xia needs chickens, ducks, and eggs, they can sell her some."

Fang Wei had considered everything carefully. Jiang Xia shouldn't be short of food or money, but buying supplies was still a bit of a hassle. The chickens, ducks, and eggs raised by the team wouldn't be sold individually to the members, as that would be a mess.

But with Fang Wei's approval, he could go to the poultry house to buy chickens, ducks and eggs under special circumstances.

"I understand, I'll make arrangements right away."

Zheng Hu immediately made arrangements, which moved Jiang Xia so much that she burst into tears in the dormitory.

Emotionally, she didn't want to leave the Second Team at all, as there were too many people and things she couldn't let go of. But intellectually, she knew her future lay in the city.

Chu Linlin quickly comforted her: "The Party Secretary said that sooner or later all of us educated youth will return to the city. It's just a matter of time. You're just leaving first, and we'll all return later."

"But I can't bear to leave Team 2. Not only is life in Team 2 affluent, but everyone from the Party branch secretary to the team leaders is very kind to us. And there are also the villagers. Without their help, can you imagine what our lives would be like?"

Jiang Xia is not being pretentious. During the years she spent working in the countryside, she felt so much kindness and warmth.

She had developed feelings for the Second Team, the Xiatang Brigade, the educated youth around her, and many other members of the commune. It was normal for her to be reluctant to leave.

"Okay, don't think too much. You can revisit this place and see Secretary Fang and the villagers when you have the chance. Stop crying and go wash your face. I'll go buy chickens and ducks with you."

Chu Linlin helped Jiang Xia prepare the meal. At Fang Wei's instruction, the canteen chef took on the task of cooking.

evening.

Fang Wei arrived at the second team cafeteria, where quite a few people were already.

Because there were so many people, we put two tables together, which made it very crowded.

Fang Wei brought home-brewed rice wine to replace the sweet potato wine prepared by Jiang Xia. After three rounds of drinking, several female educated youth began to cry, and the atmosphere at the scene became full of sorrow.

"Don't cry, I bought it. You should be happy for Jiang Xia. One day, all of you educated youth will return to the city like her. She just left a little earlier."

Come on, come on, stop being sad, let's raise our glasses and wish Jiang Xia a bright future and good luck in her work."

Fang Wei had to speak up to adjust the atmosphere, and then suggested that everyone drink this glass of wine together and end it early.

After everyone finished their drinks, Jiang Xia stood up and thanked everyone, and by the end she was crying. Fang Wei noticed that Chu Linlin's mood had remained stable, and she wasn't sad about her good friend's departure.

After a while, Fang Wei winked at several team leaders, and they left first.

Let's leave the rest of the time to these young people. I believe they will have a lot to say.

the next day.

Jiang Xia took some simple luggage and went to the county town.

She didn't ask anyone to see her off, and took a bus from the county town to Chenzhou alone. Her sister and brother-in-law were waiting for her return.

"Old Zhao, let Chu Linlin be the leader of the educated youth group."

After Jiang Xia left, Fang Wei made Chu Linlin the leader of the educated youth group.

The educated youth have gradually become accustomed to this change. Their numbers will only decrease, while more and more will return to the city. However, no one knows who will be the next lucky winner.

Time flies.

It's farrowing season again, and the pig farm has added 860 piglets. Including the previous 1689 pigs, the farm now has a total of 2549 pigs.

Among them, there are 860 piglets, 83 sows that have given birth, and 1606 pigs that meet the standards for slaughter.

Fang Wei discussed with the team leaders and decided to sell 100 piglets to the Yao village to help the village replace its pig breeds.

Each piglet was sold for 10 yuan, and the team received 1000 yuan in cash.

[Produces piglets, points +1000, total points: 4279050 points.]

There are 2449 pigs left on the farm.

Near the end of the year, Chenzhou Textile Factory sent people to collect supplies.

In total, they requested 100 pigs, 2000 chickens, 2000 ducks, and 20000 kilograms of eggs.

[Produces piglets, points +32300]

[Produce broiler chickens, points +8000]

[Produces Mallard, points +20000]

Total points: 4339350.

There are 2349 pigs left on the farm.

At this point, the pig farm has completely completed the replacement of pig breeds, all of which have been replaced with Ningxiang Hua pigs.

These items were sold for a total of 51579 yuan, and the team had another cash inflow.

After finishing this task, the brigade held a general meeting of all members and began to re-evaluate the distribution coefficients of each production team. (End of this chapter)