dtnovels Chapter 148 Brainstorming
Chapter 148 Brainstorming
At the same time, Wang Bichang froze because of the sudden look Gu Mingyue gave him.
He could tell what the other party meant. However, in front of everyone, he couldn't be blatantly partial.
Then he knocked on the table and said, "Alright, alright, be quiet. Discussion is discussion, don't escalate the conflict. Comrade Gu Mingyue, as far as I know, your village paid public grain, and the lowest amount reported was 1500 kilograms in one year, but you didn't even reach half of that. You should know that your village has just been selected as an advanced collective. Now it's fine if you don't take the lead, but you can't fall behind."
Wang Bichang almost said clearly not to go too far.
Village Chief Qi felt that President Wang's remarks were clearly on his side, and he immediately trembled, "That's right, as a people's cadre, you can't be too selfish, otherwise how can you set an example for the masses."
Gu Mingyue sneered, "You are the only one here who is not qualified to say this, Qi Dahai. People in your village have been borrowing food from everywhere recently. I don't even know who my distant relatives are, but they shamelessly came to me to get close to me just to ask for a bite of food. Village chief Qi, as a people's cadre, don't you feel ashamed to manage the villagers who have such a hard time?"
Ignoring the other party's ugly face, he looked up and said to Wang Bichang, "President, first of all, we were rated as an advanced collective because of our excellent performance during the leadership inspection, which made them see the villagers united as one, and made you and the entire Qingshan Commune proud. Unlike some village cadres, who take bribes and only want to fleece their own people, so please don't confuse them, otherwise it will always feel like you are destroying the bridge after crossing it."
At this point, Gu Mingyue questioned the people around him, "Everyone here is older than me, and you are considered elders. You must know more about farm work than me. In previous years, the yield per mu could not even reach 5,000 catties, but this year everyone went to make steel, and the yield per mu was 10,000 catties. Ask yourself, can you really do it? Anyway, our village has started to eat sweet potato leaves, and this is the result of everyone's frugality. Village Chief Qi, your village can't even eat sweet potato leaves, right?!"
Some people are ashamed, some people don't care...
Wang Bichang naturally knew the actual situation, but he cared more about his own political achievements.
The final word was, "Five hundred kilograms is definitely not enough. At least one thousand kilograms, plus a pig. Otherwise, your village workshop will have to be temporarily closed."
Gu Mingyue raised her eyebrows. Oh, we learned to threaten each other.
But... a thousand pounds?! She raised the corners of her mouth in triumph.
Having bargained with people for many years, she knows best how to meet their expectations.
Just quote an incredible lowest price first, and then work your way up, and you'll definitely get the best deal.
But the appearance still needs to be made.
He pretended to be unwilling and said, "If this is the case, there won't be much food left for the villagers. How can you let them live?"
Wang Bichang said perfunctorily, "When the time comes for the transition from the old to the new, will the commune just sit there and do nothing? Comrade Mingyue, you must have confidence in our government departments."
Gu Mingyue secretly mocked herself, burning newspapers at the grave - fooling ghosts, then you will just turn a blind eye.
But he pretended to be unhappy and muttered, "I hope so."
After returning to the village, I told my eldest brother about what happened.
Gu Mingwei felt that compared with other villages that often had to produce 5,000 kilograms, their village was lucky.
"Brother, I suggest that you hold a village meeting and explain the situation to the villagers. You and uncle always like to take on things for them. Over time, it becomes a habit and you don't cherish it. As uncle said, a little kindness pays off. The villagers should be made aware of the difficulties faced by the village cadres and let them come up with their own ideas. With initiative, they will be more united."
Gu Guoqiang pondered and said, "Mingyue is right. We are not worried about the lack of food but the inequality of food. If everyone maintains the same level, there will be no trouble. If something goes wrong, such as the prophecy coming true or the food is out of stock, then they will only be angry about why others have food in their bowls, and will not think about why they have nothing in their hands."
Gu Mingwei agreed with his father's opinion, so he gathered the villagers together in the afternoon to brainstorm.
Obviously, no one reacted for a moment and no one spoke.
Gu Mingyue took the opportunity to say, "I'm going to a meeting today. Do you know how much grain the neighboring villages are talking about paying?"
The villagers asked, “How many?”
"At least 5,000 kilograms. For example, Datian Village reported 10,000 kilograms."
The people around were in an uproar...
Someone asked worriedly, "Secretary Mingyue, how much did our village report?"
"Five hundred kilograms."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
But when they heard the next sentence "the commune did not agree", they brought it up again.
Gu Mingyue glanced at the villagers' faces and said to herself, "The head of Datian Village kept insulting me, saying that I was selfish for reporting so little and that our village did not deserve the honor of being an advanced collective."
The crowd was filled with righteous indignation and shouted, "Bullshit. They can't even get enough food in their village, where did they get 10,000 kilograms?"
"That's right! Besides, we deserve the title of advanced collective. It was so cold and I almost caught a cold after getting splashed with water."
Gu Mingyue heard this and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Sixth brother, I am embarrassed to say anything to you. If an old farmer came that day, he would have seen that you only hoe the land without moving it."
"Haha..." The villagers couldn't help but laugh.
Gu Mingwei followed with a smile and said, "Okay, let's talk seriously. Mingyue was scolded for you, but fortunately, it was finally determined to be 1,000 kilograms, plus a task pig. What I want to say is that after paying the public grain, the grain will be distributed. During the meeting, Mingyue said that our village has started to eat sweet potato leaves. If someone borrows grain or visits us later, there is no guarantee that they will not let it slip. If the news spreads to the commune, our village’s grain will be in danger. I can’t think of any good ideas for the time being. Everyone, help me think about it and see how to deal with it."
As it concerns their own interests, the villagers spontaneously discussed:
"How about preventing outsiders from entering the village?"
"That would make us look even more guilty."
"Hide the food in the back hills?"
"If it was eaten by rats or wild animals, I would be heartbroken."
"This doesn't work, and that doesn't work. What should I do?"
Li Laizi suddenly suggested, "How about going out to borrow some grain?"
The surroundings suddenly became quiet.
Li Laizi explained sheepishly, "In the past, when I borrowed grain everywhere, everyone avoided me. I think if it were the other way around, the situation would be similar."
Gu Mingyue was the first to speak up, "What a talent. This is a great idea. What do you think?"
Some people are reluctant to say, "Oh, I've never opened my mouth to anyone in my life, what should I say?"
Gu Mingyue said sarcastically, "Then you just wait for others to discover the tricks in our village, report them, and then honestly hand over the grain stored in your home. It won't be too late to complain to others then."
No one dared to say anything now.
Gu Mingwei said in a deep voice, "Everyone has been farming for so many years, and they all know how much one mu of land can produce. We can't even say that our black soil has such a high yield. I don't need to tell you about the situation in other places, but you know it. Forget about 5,000 kilograms. If our village delivers 2,000 kilograms, everyone will have a hard time during the Chinese New Year."
"Village chief, we will go to borrow grain in the afternoon." someone shouted.
Gu Mingwei advised, "Don't go out all at once, go in batches, and don't make it too obvious. You are all veteran actors, so I don't think you need to teach me these, right?"
The atmosphere suddenly became relaxed. "Haha, Village Chief, no need. We are experienced."