Siheyuan: Starting to work in the security department

The second day of the first month

Niu Ping'an and Qin Jingru took their children and gifts to Qinjia Village to celebrate the New Year.

Since marrying Qin Jingru, Niu Ping'an has come to Qinjia Village several times every year.

As a suburb of the old city, Qinjia Village has a good standard of living.

Qin Jingru's younger brother is already married and has a son, and his wife is pregnant with another.

My eldest brother even gave birth to four children in a row.

My father-in-law's family can be considered a large and prosperous family.

noon

The Qin family set up two tables, one for adults and one for children.

"Ping An, I heard that Anhui has started to implement the household contract responsibility system?"

Father Qin asked Niu Ping'an.

In the summer and autumn of 1978, Anhui suffered a drought that had not occurred in a century, and many lands could not be cultivated. The provincial party committee decided to lend the collective land that could not be cultivated to farmers for cultivation, and not to collect public grain or assign unified purchase tasks.

This decision stimulated farmers' enthusiasm for disaster resistance. The province quickly exceeded the autumn planting plan for that year and increased the autumn planting area by more than 1000 million mu.

During the process of "borrowing land to overcome famine", Shannan Commune in Feixi County, Anhui Province was the first to break the shackles and start the household contract responsibility system.

At the end of 1978, 18 farmers in Xiaogang Village, Fengyang, Anhui Province quietly started to contract their production to each household.

The household contract responsibility system and the household contract responsibility system received strong support from Wan Li, the first secretary of the Anhui Provincial Party Committee, and had a wide-ranging impact in Anhui and even the whole country, becoming a prelude to China's agricultural system reform.

In February 1978, the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee also formulated the "Regulations on Several Major Issues Concerning Current Rural Economic Policies", respecting the autonomy of production teams and supporting farmers in operating land through contracting production to groups.

This series of measures has greatly accelerated the pace of reform.

It can be said that the spring breeze of reform and opening up first blew from the countryside.

"um, yes.

However, the central government has not yet put forward a specific plan, and it is unknown whether there will be any changes.

If the higher-ups investigate strictly, you might end up in jail.”

Niu Ping'an nodded, but didn't say too much.

Judging from later experience, contracting the work to each household is indeed feasible.

But until the policy is finalized, nothing can be said for sure.

Although the first person to eat crabs tasted deliciousness, he also took huge risks.

In particular, Qinjia Village's geographical location is rather awkward and the risk is even greater.

Niu Ping'an doesn't want Qinjia Village to take this risk. After all, life is pretty good now.

As long as the central government issues the document, things can be done safely.

"Um...

During this period, our team has also been studying this matter.

It has not been decided yet.”

"Dad, I think it's best not to take any risks. Let's wait until the policy comes out. It'll only take a year or two.

Farming depends on the will of God. If a disaster strikes, it will be troublesome.”

The household contract responsibility system does not mean that we no longer have to hand over grain to the state.

Specifically, farmers contracted land according to the requirements of the production team, and returned their production to the team, and kept the excess production for themselves.

The more land you contract, the greater the risk, but also the greater the reward.

"What you said makes sense. Let me think about it."

Father Qin nodded without comment.

"Dad, you are old now, why do you still have such a strong desire to make money?"

Niu Pingan joked.

“No way, this is a big family.

While you are still able to do so, save some money for your descendants."

Father Qin looked at the family members in the room and a loving smile appeared on his face.

"It's not a good idea to dig for food in the fields all the time.

If the household contract responsibility system is finalized, it won't take long before private businesses can be run.

By then, I might not work in the factory anymore and start my own business.”

Father Qin is almost fifty years old, but due to years of wind and sun, he looks more than ten years older than his actual age.

Niu Ping'an didn't want Qin Jingru's two brothers to only focus on the fields.

After all, they are still young.

Sure enough, Niu Ping'an's words attracted the attention of several adults.

Even Qin Jingru was a little surprised.

"Be safe, don't be impulsive, after all, the factory is relatively stable and has good benefits.

It’s too risky to start your own business.”

Father Qin was worried that Niu Ping'an would be impulsive, so he tried to dissuade him.

"Dad, what do you think of our country now?"

Niu Ping'an knew his father-in-law's good intentions, so he did not explain but asked back.

"Do you mean?"

Father Qin asked doubtfully.

“Food, clothing, shelter and transportation.”

“Life is much better now than in previous years.

Especially those three years, it’s a little scary just thinking about it.”

Father Qin couldn't help shuddering as he recalled the difficult years.

"Dad, although life is good now, there is still a big gap.

Due to the scarcity of materials and the restriction of bills, ordinary people find it difficult to spend their money even if they have it.

But if private transactions are opened up, the circulation of materials will be accelerated.

If the policies were more open, exchanges would be open at home and abroad.

The country will develop rapidly, there will be no shortage of materials, and bills will gradually be cancelled.

We can’t do high-end business, but we can do basic business like food and clothing.”

Niu Ping'an was not planning to convince the Qin family, he just wanted to plant a seed in their hearts.

After all, Niu Pingan is familiar with future trends.

It is no exaggeration to say that with reform and opening up, as long as you are bold and don't waste money, you can basically make a fortune.

Of course, being bold also requires carefulness.

For the next period of time, there were all kinds of monsters in the business world.

If you are not careful, you will be cheated and lose all your money.

"What you said makes some sense, but I don't know how long I have to wait."

Father Qin was a little worried.

The prospects described by Niu Ping'an are indeed good, but no one can clearly explain the details.

There is a good opportunity right now, but it involves some risks.

“It won’t be long before a policy is introduced.

Dad, you think, if the people in Anhui who are in the pilot program earn a lot, then people all over the country will definitely follow suit.

By then, the country will also speed up the research on corresponding policies.”

Niu Ping'an was not worried at all.

Even without the advantage of foresight, the corresponding situation can still be analyzed.

If the Anhui pilot project is successful, the country will either crack down on it vigorously or strongly support it.

Contracting production quotas to households can stimulate farmers' enthusiasm for production, increase agricultural output and improve their living conditions.

It is beneficial in every aspect.

Obviously the country has no reason to object.

Otherwise the world will be in chaos.

"Well, you have a point!"

Father Qin's eyes lit up and he agreed with Niu Ping'an's analysis.

The restlessness in my heart has calmed down temporarily.

Qin's father also understood what Niu Ping'an meant.

He didn't want the Qin family to always focus on the fields.

If conditions permit, Qin's father also hopes that his descendants can go out and live a more relaxed life.

"Ping An, if the policy really changes as you said, don't forget to take care of your big brother and little brother.

Life in the countryside is really hard.”

After thinking this through, Qin's father shamelessly gave Niu Ping'an some instructions.

"Dad, don't worry.

If I become famous, I will definitely not forget my big brother and little brothers.

You are all my relatives.”

Niu Ping'an did not refuse.

It would be better to give them some small business than farming.

It was not a difficult task for him.

"I feel relieved with your promise."

Niu Ping'an's unhesitating style really pleased Qin's father.

Regardless of whether it is true or not, at least the attitude is very positive.