"Comrade Chen, we meet again."
After Liu Fuchun finished speaking, Zou Chenguang walked up enthusiastically and shook Chen Yang's hand.
Seeing Zou Chenguang's warm greeting to Chen Yang, Wang Jianguo and Liu Fuchun finally understood.
They had wondered why Zou Chenguang, the dignified director of the Municipal Management Committee, would bother with their remote corner, Wanli Commune, and the Aquatic Products Station of Liuhe County Food Factory. It turned out to be all thanks to Chen Yang!
Both men felt a renewed sense of gratitude towards Chen Yang. Without him, they wouldn't have this great opportunity.
"Uncle, you're truly efficient. Not even two days have passed, and you've come in person."
"It's perfect timing, as our village folks want to thank you, our great benefactor."
"Old Branch Secretary, it's thanks to Director Zou's policies that our village can catch and sell fish."
Chen Yang quickly greeted Zou Chenguang. Whether the radio shop could operate smoothly depended on Zou Chenguang's attitude towards the private and individual economy.
Both for public and private reasons, Chen Yang felt he had to work hard to make Zou Chenguang more open-minded and inclined to accept the private economy.
He, Chen Yang, was willing to be the first private entrepreneur of reform and opening up, pushing the legalization of the individual economy forward by two years compared to the original timeline!
With two more years of development, the country would surely be even stronger in the future!
"Director Zou, on behalf of the villagers, I thank you."
Upon hearing Chen Yang's words, Shen Fuguo's eyes immediately welled up. The honest and hardworking man had not forgotten his sleepless nights when the rice was washed away.
It was the Aquatic Products Station buying fish that allowed the villagers to earn money these days, and with money to buy grain, they could survive.
"I am a cadre of the people, and buying fish was also an order from above. Little Chen, we don't need such formalities between us."
Chen Yang could see that Zou Chenguang was not speaking empty words. He was willing to work for the people and do practical things, and was not overly concerned with such empty titles.
In this era, there were many cadres like him, who were willing to dedicate everything to their country and people.
"Old squad leader, you know this young comrade?"
Chen Shuibing looked at Zou Chenguang. He knew his old squad leader's temperament well. If he didn't get along with someone, no matter how high their rank, he would dare to curse them to their face. If they were to his liking, he would smile warmly at them, young or old. Su Dan Novel Network
"My son and daughter were rescued by Little Chen, who single-handedly charged into the bandit's den."
Zou Chenguang didn't hide anything. He was straightforward. Chen Yang had done him a great favor, and he had nothing to conceal.
Hearing this, Liu Fuchun and Wang Jianguo instantly understood. There was such a connection, no wonder Director Zou was so enthusiastic towards Chen Yang.
"Uncle, please don't make fun of me. If it weren't for the timely arrival of the public security comrades, I probably would have lost my life."
Chen Yang quickly waved his hand. Thinking back now, he had been so reckless, and it was fortunate that Shen Xue had managed to find the public security in time, otherwise he would have been in real trouble.
"Alright, enough about that. Since it was your suggestion, let's talk about this matter of contracting wild ponds for aquatic farming."
Zou Chenguang's gaze suddenly became sharp. Chen Yang's expression became serious. It seemed Zou Chenguang was very cautious about this matter.
This was because it touched upon a crucial issue for many cadres at that time: whether opening up the private economy was capitalist or socialist.
This was a major issue concerning the foundation of the nation.
No one dared to be careless!
"Uncle, I'm just making a suggestion. I'm not clear about the specific situation of the commune's wild ponds, so Director Liu and Station Chief Wang will have to explain."
Chen Yang decided to go the extra mile and pushed Liu Fuchun and Wang Jianguo forward.
"Director Zou, I'll explain. Wanli Commune currently has four brigades, twenty-three villages, and one hundred and seventy-three wild ponds, estimated to be about two to three hundred mu."
"We haven't farmed fish before, so we don't know the potential yield. If one mu of fish pond can produce several hundred jin, then over a hundred mu would yield tens of thousands of jin of aquatic products. If it can reach a thousand jin, that would be two to three hundred thousand jin."
"Of course, this is just the minor part. The fish ponds are limited, and not many of the over ten thousand people in Wanli Commune can get to contract wild ponds."
"Station Chief Wang and Comrade Chen Yang and I have discussed promoting rice-flower fish in Wanli Commune. By growing rice and raising fish in the paddy fields, we can achieve a double harvest per mu!"
Chen Yang gave him the opportunity, and Liu Fuchun naturally seized it, quickly elaborating on the matter of rice-flower fish.
"Well done, Old Liu. You didn't even report such a good idea to me. If Old Squad Leader hadn't come today, how long would you have kept me in the dark?"
As soon as Liu Fuchun finished speaking, Chen Shuibing slapped his thigh. Clearly, this secretary was very optimistic about the rice-flower fish concept.
"Secretary Chen, rice-flower fish is good, but if there's too much water, the rice roots will rot. If the water is too shallow, the fish can't live, and we can't use pesticides or fertilizers."
"Also, how to prevent pests for the rice in the later stages, and how to ensure the survival rate of the rice-flower fish. There are still many problems to be solved. The commune doesn't have technicians, so I can't submit a blank report to you."
Liu Fuchun recounted what Chen Yang had said earlier, complaining to his superior.
In the entire Liuhe County, only Secretary Chen Shuibing had the authority to help him solve the technician problem. No one else could make the final decision on this matter.
"This is indeed a problem. However, if these rice-flower fish are successfully cultivated, the fish can eat the insects in the fields and fertilize the rice. This way, we can raise fish and grow more rice. It's truly a win-win situation."
Zou Chenguang's eyes also lit up. He wasn't foolish. Fish were much more valuable than grain. If done well, the fields could produce both grain and fish, a true double harvest.
"Write a report on this as soon as possible. Next week, at the county meeting, you will speak and invite everyone to discuss and resolve it. We will use your Wanli Commune as a pilot program."
"If it's done well, I will report to the city and promote it throughout the county, and even the entire city."
Chen Shuibing clearly attached great importance to the rice-flower fish matter. This was much more stable than private fish pond contracts.
Liuhe County had not yet implemented household contract responsibility, and the fields belonged to the production teams. Undertaking rice-flower fish farming under the collective name would not violate regulations and could increase farmers' income. This was undoubtedly a great thing.
If done well, it could even be an achievement for him, Chen Shuibing.
The commune headquarters of Shenjia Brigade in Wanli Commune was bustling. Tian Zhijun of Hekou Commune heard that a jeep from the county had arrived at Shenjiaba Village and quickly rode his bicycle over.
In his opinion, it must be that Chen Yang's fish selling had been reported, and only a few people in the county were qualified to ride a jeep.
Tian Zhijun felt he needed to quickly explain himself to the leaders. He had long since severed ties with Chen Yang's family. He couldn't let these poor relatives engaged in speculation and profiteering drag him down.
"Secretary Chen, how could a few speculators be worthy of your personal visit."
"I already informed Director Liu long ago. I, Tian Zhijun, have severed all ties with Chen Yang's family. Since the day he started speculating, as a cadre of the people, I have been his sworn enemy. If I weren't the director of Wanli Commune, I would have arrested him myself."
As soon as Tian Zhijun rushed to the Shenjia Brigade headquarters and saw Chen Yang surrounded by people, his suspicion was further confirmed. He immediately spoke to Chen Shuibing.