Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Summer, the four of them chatted and laughed as they returned to the old camp.

"Xiao Feng, go cook!"

Seeing Yu Zhenglai hesitate to speak, Xia Tian wisely sent Feng Cheng away.

"Alright, Engineer Xia!"

Feng Cheng immediately realized what was happening.

Yu Zheng and Xia Tian have something to discuss.

Feng Cheng left the dugout and went to the small canteen.

Before leaving, they thoughtfully closed the door.

"Uncle Yu, just say what's on your mind!"

Xia Tian looked at the sensible Feng Cheng and a smile appeared on her lips.

"Oh dear, Xia, I don't know how to say this!"

Yu Zheng hesitated for a long time, but couldn't come up with a clear answer.

"Uncle Yu, what exactly happened?"

When Xia Tian saw Yu Zhenglai, he hesitated for a long time but couldn't utter a word, which made him anxious.

"That's right, the ministry has decided to establish a mechanized forest farm in the Saihanba area."

"However, it is still in the demonstration stage."

"Director Li of the Forestry Department of Rehe Province is going to a meeting at the ministry in a couple of days!"

"We should take Lao Yu with us."

"That's why Lao Yu dragged me to the dam to learn from you."

Qu He sat to the side, looking anxious as Yu Zheng arrived.

They simply stated their main purpose for going to the dam.

"What? The ministry wants to establish a mechanized forest farm in the Saihanba area?"

Summer was also surprised when she heard the news.

After all, in the original timeline, the mechanized forest farm was not to be established until 1962.

And it is only 1957 now.

But it happened a full five years ahead of schedule.

However, after hearing that it was still in the research and discussion stage, Xia Tian calmed down.

The current time is 1957.

Even if the feasibility study is completed this year, it has entered the demonstration stage.

Construction definitely won't be able to start tomorrow either.

Because starting next year, it will be a three-year famine.

The entire nation of China was plunged into dire straits.

Therefore, construction cannot begin within the next three years.

Moreover, it's not certain that the feasibility study will be completed this year.

The forest farm was finally established around 61.

The timeline is generally correct.

However, what Xia Tian was thinking was unknown to Yu Zhenglai and Qu He.

Even those in power could not have predicted the major changes that would occur in China over the next three years.

"No wonder, everything makes sense now!"

Summer's thoughts raced, and everything connected in her mind.

Some time ago, because of Tang Qi's matter.

Xia Tian and Minister Qin reached some compromises and deals.

Before leaving, Minister Qin said that a big surprise was waiting for him.

So that's what the surprise was all about.

The establishment of a mechanized forest farm in the Saihanba area is indeed a pleasant surprise.

It's a pity, man's calculation is not as good as God's calculation.

"Is that all?"

Summer quickly snapped out of her thoughts.

"Xia, why don't you seem surprised at all!"

Qu He looked at Xia Tian's expression and was somewhat surprised.

"I thought of this a long time ago!"

Summer put on a mysterious and unfathomable blip.

"How to say?"

Qu and some others didn't understand.

Yu Zheng, who hadn't said a word until now, also quietly pricked up his ears.

"Uncle Qu, look!"

“The Saihanba area is less than 200 kilometers away from Beiping City in a straight line.”

“I already said that when I first came to the Weichang County Forestry Bureau.”

"When the sandstorm blows here, it enters Beiping City without any hindrance."

"Therefore, it is necessary and very important to establish a separate forest farm here."

"Moreover, from an ecological perspective, Saihanba's terrain and soil conditions may seem harsh."

"But this place was once a royal hunting ground, so there is a basis for that."

"As long as the right tree species are selected and scientific afforestation methods are used, restoring vegetation is not impossible."

"Our previous attempts at afforestation were fraught with difficulties."

"However, we have also accumulated a lot of valuable experience, which can provide strong support for the construction of the mechanized forest farm."

"Moreover, we have made significant breakthroughs and progress in our tree planting work on the dam."

"Furthermore, once the mechanized forest farm is built..."

"It can not only improve the local ecological environment, but also play an indispensable role in climate regulation and soil and water conservation in the surrounding areas."

"The source of the Luan River is not far from Saihanba."

"By planting trees here, we can effectively maintain the water quality of the Luan River."

"It can also boost local employment and economic development, and the surrounding people can also benefit from it."

"For example, participating in the later maintenance of forest farms and timber processing industries."

"Therefore, the establishment of the mechanized forest farm is inevitable."

"I'm sure the top leaders in the ministry have also noticed this."

That's why we decided to implement this plan.

"..."

Summer spoke eloquently.

Yu Zhenglai and Qu He listened with rapt attention.

"Xia, it seems I need to report this to Director Li."

"I'll take you with me when I give a report to the Ministry of Forestry!"

After Xia Tian finished speaking, Yu Zheng came to his senses and said something.

"Well, I was able to see this only by standing on the shoulders of giants."

"They can't compare to leaders with a broad vision."

Yu Zheng nodded as he listened to Xia Tian's self-deprecating words.

"Xia, how should I give my report when I go to the ministry this time?"

"Uncle Yu, you don't need to worry about this at all."

"Who are those people who go to meetings at the ministry?"

"Those are all important leaders from higher-level departments."

"To put it bluntly, even someone as lowly as you, Uncle Yu, might not be able to get a word in edgewise."

Although Yu Zheng didn't understand what Xia Tian meant by "Little Karami".

However, I also sensed a hidden meaning in Xia Tian's words.

"But that's not necessarily true, after all, your relationship with Minister Qin is there."

Summer added another sentence.

"But these are not big deals!"

"After we finish eating, I'll write a report first."

"Then, Uncle Yu, you can polish it up a bit more, so that when you give the report later..."

Summer chuckled.

After hearing Xia Tian's words, Yu Zheng wanted to refuse.

But he just couldn't bring himself to say the words of refusal.

He was a rough and uncultured man.

He's capable of leading troops into battle or doing anything else.

His weakness has always been his work with words.

Why was Yu Zheng willing to work with Qu He?

It's not just because of his outstanding musical talent and ability, but more importantly...

Qu He was involved in political work and had solid writing skills.

When Yu Zhenglai first went to Chengde Prefecture Forestry Bureau as director.

It's really not used to Qu He not being around.

He wanted to bring Qu He to his side, but once Qu He left...

The Weichang County Forestry Bureau no longer has a suitable person to take charge of the overall situation.

Summer is suitable, but summer is still too young.

More importantly, the focus of our work in the summer is on the dam area.

It's impossible to divide summer in half, placing one half in Bashang and the other half in the Forestry Bureau.

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