Chapter 250 Life Is Like a Play, It All Depends on Acting Skills

When Qin Hao and his party arrived at the gate of the Educated Youth Office, they found that the place was far more lively than expected, and the reasons for the excitement were surprisingly the same.

"You said before that there is a lot of potential in the vast world, but what's the result? Do you know that you deceived us into this place where birds don't shit? You are committing a crime!"

"That's right, look at our village. We don't even have electric lights. What's there to build? What's even more outrageous is that if you give out so little ration, who can eat it? Do you want to starve us to death?"

"I don't care, I want to go back to the city. I can't stay in this miserable place for another day!"

Without exception, these educated youths all wanted to go back to the city after discovering that "the goods were not right". They were so enthusiastic when they came before, but now they are so disappointed. Some of them were grumpy and even slapped the table and yelled at the director of the Educated Youth Office. stand up.

These educated youths are all from the capital. What kind of officials have you not seen? I really am not afraid of a small director of the Educated Youth Office.

The director of the Educated Youth Office is also very worried. Now the Educated Youth Office is a temporary department with no rights, but it is responsible for the placement of educated youth. Once things get serious, his career will basically be lost.

"Everyone, please be quiet and listen to what I have to say."

When Ning Yu saw this scene, he forgot that he was here to do business and started to watch the excitement. He now hoped that the matter would be more serious and it would be best to go home.

Qin Ling was also looking at the director of the Educated Youth Office with expectant eyes, thinking that if "the law does not punish everyone", what if all the educated youth would be sent back?

In fact, many of the educated youths present had this idea. They were sent from the capital to this poor countryside. The psychological gap was so big that everyone wanted to go back.

However, Qin Hao knew very well that the policy of sending people to the mountains and countryside was impossible to change, and there would be greater turbulence waiting for them in the future.

The director of the Educated Youth Office had all the good words to say, and his words were worn out. Unfortunately, the ultimate goal of these educated youths was to return to the city. The emotions of the educated youths did not ease at all, but became even more excited.

At this time, the county leaders arrived, followed by two trucks of armed police, all armed with live ammunition, and they immediately surrounded the Educated Youth Office.

The atmosphere suddenly became extremely tense. As soon as the county leaders entered the door, they criticized the director of the Educated Youth Office.

"Look at how you do this job, and write me an in-depth review when you get back."

The director of the Educated Youth Office nodded and bowed aside, and then the county leader said to the educated youth with a smile on his face.

"Educated youths, I am the leader of the county. If you have any demands, you can tell me. We will come one by one."

The educated youths were not stupid. When they saw this scene, they realized that the riot was no joke, and their momentum weakened.

At this time, a familiar figure appeared. Zhong Yuemin stood out from the crowd with his hands raised, and came to the county leaders without fear.

"Leader, this is not us making trouble. The key is that the rations you gave us are too little. As the saying goes, a grown-up man will eat me up. We are growing up and we can't even eat enough. You still have to work. That's it. Landlords and wealthy people were not so ruthless in the past, right?"

Zhong Yuemin's words reached everyone's heart. The educated youths echoed and their momentum became high again.

The county leader looked at Zhong Yuemin deeply for a while. After the educated youths had finished venting, they raised their hands and suppressed him.

"There are unified standards for rations. The country is also in difficulty. Many of our compatriots don't have enough to eat. These are all saved from the gap between the teeth and provided to you first."

This is undoubtedly saying that your rations are all picked out from other people's teeth. If you add more, others will starve to death.

Qin Hao couldn't help but secretly give him a thumbs up. He was worthy of being a leader. With just one sentence, he blocked the way for the educated youth to ask for more food rations.

Sure enough, after hearing what the county leaders said, many educated youths stopped talking, and some even started to back down.

However, Zhong Yuemin is not so easy to fool: "Leader, you said that there is a unified standard for the rations provided by the state, but what is this standard? You can't just give it as much as you give it, right?"

"Based on the labor force, the monthly rations for light laborers should be 32 kilograms, but the rations we get from the village are less than half a kilogram per person per day, and they are all grains mixed with bran."

"Leader, there is a bad person in your team. He is sabotaging our educated youth's assistance in rural construction."

I have to admit that Zhong Yuemin is still very smart. Seeing that he had no hope of returning home, he set his goal on food.

Hearing what Zhong Yuemin said, the educated youths all agreed. It was obvious that all the villages were basically consistent on the matter of deducting rations from the educated youths. It was obvious that this place in northern Shaanxi usually had little money to make, but now it was okay. It's easy for educated youths to come here, why don't they make a fortune?

A trace of embarrassment flashed in the eyes of the county leader. In fact, he also knew a thing or two about depriving educated youths of their rations. If the water is clear, there would be no fish. Normally, he would just turn a blind eye. However, now the educated youths have The conflict was exposed, and if he didn't express his position, he might not be able to get through it.

"Ahem, I understand the problem you reported. I will send people to investigate. I also want to make a guarantee to everyone that in the future, everyone's rations will be distributed in full."

Suddenly, the Educated Youth Office burst into cheers. Only a few educated youths who remained rational shook their heads regretfully. Their purpose before coming was to go back, but now they were sent away with just a few kilograms of rations.

As someone who dared to stand in front of the county leaders and lift the lid, Zhong Yuemin naturally received courtesy from many educated youths. Zhong Yuemin enjoyed this feeling very much.

But soon, Zhong Yuemin's good mood was completely ruined. Among the crowd, Zhong Yuemin saw Qin Hao. What made him even more jealous was that there was a very good-looking girl beside Qin Hao, and the two were whispering. , looking very intimate.

In fact, it was just Qin Ling who was asking whether he should implement the previous plan now that the rations were settled.

Qin Hao's answer was very simple: "Even if we give you a full ration, it will only be half full at most. Don't forget, we will have to participate in labor in the future, which is basically heavy physical work. This ration is simply not enough to eat." .”

Qin Ling didn't say anything after hearing this.

With the assurance of the county leaders, the educated youths saw no hope of returning to the city and were quickly persuaded to go back.

Seeing the crowd gradually dispersing, the director of the Educated Youth Office and the county leaders also breathed a sigh of relief.

After a while, when the county leaders were about to leave, the director of the Educated Youth Office found that there were still three educated youths, two men and one woman, who had not left, so he asked curiously.

"Do you have any other demands?"

Qin Hao explained his plan in front of the county leaders. The county leaders originally stood up and sat down again after hearing Qin Hao's words.

The director of the Educated Youth Office knew from the expression of the county leader that he was very interested in this plan, so he asked.

"How come you have such an idea?"

Qin Hao knew that the time for the performance had come, and said impassionedly: "The county leader also said just now that the country is not rich now. We educated youths go to the mountains and countryside to build the countryside, not to let the countryside support us, so our village is ten After discussion, several educated youths decided to take the initiative to share the country's worries."

Qin Ling and Ning Yu both looked suspicious of life. When did they become so great? Why haven't you heard of it?

The director of the Educated Youth Office and the county leaders looked at each other with excitement. What is a good educated youth? In their opinion, someone who stays in the countryside honestly and does not cause trouble for them is a good educated youth. In their eyes at this moment, Qin Hao is A good educated youth is like an angel compared to Zhong Yuemin and his gang of troublemakers.

"Well, it's good that you have this idea, and we should encourage it. However, after all, you have never farmed before. What if the time comes..." The director of the Educated Youth Office thought about it carefully and felt that this was unreliable.

Qin Hao interrupted directly: "Director Ma, that's it. We plan to plant soybeans in the first season. I will pay for the seeds. No funding is needed from the county. The maturity cycle of soybeans is five months. We only need the county to purchase them." During these five months, continue to distribute our rations, and after five months, we will be self-sufficient."

At this time, the county leader who had been silent spoke up: "But this is not in line with our policy of resettling educated youth."

"Then we might as well use our village as a pilot first. If we succeed, this set of experience can be used by the educated youth centers in other villages. If it fails, the wasteland we reclaimed can also contribute new cultivated land to the village, right? ?" Qin Hao answered unhurriedly.

The county leaders were obviously moved. Even though the Educated Youth Office now distributes rations uniformly across the country, who knows whether the local government will be responsible for it in the future? Given the fragile economic environment of these small counties in northern Shaanxi, supporting so many educated youths is a huge expense.

As Qin Hao said, if it is successful and popularized, and the educated youth can be self-sufficient, this burden will become wealth, and for him, it will also be a political achievement.

Nowadays, the whole country is struggling with the problem of resettling educated youths. If he can submit a good answer sheet, he might be able to stand out and rise to prominence.

"Can you write a detailed plan?"

Before the county leader could finish speaking, Qin Hao handed over the planning plan that he had worked on overnight.

When the county leader saw Qin Hao's handwriting, he was secretly surprised: "Little comrade, what did your family do before?"

"My mother passed away a long time ago. My father used to work in the army and was quarantined for review a year ago." Qin Hao didn't hide it. The county had files on educated youths, and he could find out after a quick check.

The county leader didn't say anything else, but he already regarded Qin Hao as a son of a high-ranking official. This word alone was not something ordinary people could write.

But what really surprised the county leaders was the content on the letter. The details of this planning plan far exceeded his imagination.

"What's your name, little comrade? Are you interested in being my secretary?" The county leader asked with a smile as he cherished talents.

Qin Hao first claimed his life, but then shook his head and said: "I'm afraid I won't be able to work in a government unit until my father is rehabilitated."

"It's a pity, it's a pity." The county leader noticed his gaffe and rated Qin Hao a little higher. Not everyone can face their true situation objectively.

"Well, let me take your plan back and take a closer look. If there are no problems, our county will hold a meeting to discuss it and we should be able to give you an answer soon."

Qin Hao knew that this matter was already half done. Generally, as long as this kind of thing is discussed, the person who brought it up would be given some face.

After the county leaders left, Director Ma from the Educated Youth Office stayed with Qin Hao and the three of them for a meal. Although it was not very good, it was still better than eating pickled vegetables in the village. Naturally, Qin Hao would not refuse.

After they had eaten and drank enough, Director Ma also arranged for a donkey cart to deliver food to take Qin Hao and the three of them for a ride, which also saved them a lot of time in returning to the village.

When Qin Hao and the other three returned to the village, the educated youths immediately surrounded them. These guys were wandering around in the village without working for the time being. They were so bored that they counted ants at the entrance of the village.

Ning Yu vividly told what happened at the Educated Youth Office today, which made these guys shout: It's a shame that we didn't see such a good scene.

However, several female educated youths heard that the county leaders had solved the problem of ration deductions, and they hesitated whether to participate in Qin Hao's plan.

This time Qin Ling directly repeated Qin Hao's original words, and the few female educated youths strengthened their belief. Their biggest wish at this time was to have enough to eat.

However, Qin Hao still overestimated what the county leaders said: as soon as possible.

Just these two words, it took a full month of waiting. During this month, the educated youths were so hungry that their eyes were green. In the past, some people would chat a few words in the evening, but now they just have dinner and simply wash up. I lay down on the bed obediently, feeling hungry because I slept late.

During this month, the village did not leave Qin Hao and his group of educated youths idle. They all arranged work, and without exception, the male educated youths were all required to do physical work such as hoeing. The female educated youths were slightly better off, but they were unable to perform tasks such as transplanting rice seedlings and cutting rice. No grass has fallen.

In just one month, Ning Yu and the others have become "Louis Koo", while Qin Hao is slightly better than them. Moreover, this is just the beginning of summer, and the days to come will be even more difficult.

The only good thing is that everyone has an unprecedented unity of thought. They are as tired as animals working in the village every day and they still don't have enough to eat. If they follow Qin Hao's plan, there is at least hope that they can have enough to eat.

For Ning Yu and others, after a month of immersive farming experience in the countryside, their only wish was to have enough to eat.

Finally, a month later, Qin Hao was called to the village branch by the village chief and announced a series of matters for the "Educated Youth Wasteland Reclamation Pilot Project". Generally speaking, it was similar to Qin Hao's plan. The only difference was that all output needed to be turned over 30 % to the collective.

If he hadn't seen the red stamp of the county committee on the document, Qin Hao would have even suspected that the village chief had forged it.

However, turning over 30% is still acceptable. It is a talisman that avoids many policy risks. It is obvious that the county leaders added such a clause after careful consideration.

That night, the educated youth courtyard smelled the long-lost aroma of meat again. A two-pound little rooster was bought by Qin Hao in exchange for a small jar of brown sugar. Brown sugar was a rare thing in this closed village. Women could get it when they came to relatives. Having a bowl of brown sugar water to drink is already top-notch treatment.

When Ning Yu and his gang came back from work, they immediately became energetic when they smelled the aroma of meat. They all gathered around the stove, almost drooling.

Qin Hao laughed and scolded: "Look at your potential."

In fact, it was not just Ning Yu and the others, but also the female educated youths in Qinling, who were all gulping around the stove.

Finally, the stewed chicken and winter melon came out of the pot, and a group of people started to take down their chopsticks. At this time, there was no need to be reserved. They were quick and slow, and even Qinling was no exception.

Soon a large pot of chicken soup was finished, and everyone looked like they were still satisfied.

Ning Yu licked his lips with emotion: "Oh, if I could eat a bite of chicken every day, no, every week, I wouldn't change it for a god."

No one laughed at him, Ning Yu just expressed everyone's thoughts. In the past month, everyone's expectations have plummeted. Eating chicken is already a life of gods for them.

Qin Hao took out the red-headed document at this time, and everyone was overjoyed when they saw it.

Ning Yu shouted: "I can finally eat enough."

After the excitement, everyone looked at Qin Hao again: "Brother Hao, just tell me what to do."

Although everyone has been working in the fields this month and gained some practical experience, they still have no idea and can only pin their hopes on Qin Hao.

Qin Hao began to arrange the work: "In this way, tomorrow Ning Yu will lead the team to reclaim the wasteland in the back mountain first, and I will go to the county to buy seeds and farm tools."

Farming is not a simple task, especially for wasteland. Reclamation is not just about pulling out the weeds. Before sowing, land preparation must be done by plowing, ridge cultivation, harrowing, and deep loosening.

In a geographical environment like northern Shaanxi, even cattle cannot be used, and they can only rely on manpower to prepare the land. This is hard work, and this is what Qin Hao and the others have been doing in the fields this month.

No one questioned why Qin Hao didn't stay and work. After all, buying seeds and farm tools cost money, and it was a lot of money. No one except Qin Hao could afford it.

When the sky turned around and it was just dawn, Qin Hao took the donkey cart that was delivering goods from the village to the county town. This way he didn't have to stay overnight in the county and could save a lot of money. Of course, Qin Hao didn't let the driver's help in vain. , gave him half a pack of Peony cigarettes.

The donkey wandered around until it arrived at the county town around ten o'clock. Qin Hao and the driver agreed on a rendezvous time and rushed to the supply and marketing cooperative in the county.

The supply and marketing cooperatives in the 1960s were similar to the supermarkets of later years. They were all-inclusive and sold basically everything. Of course, each region was different, and there were still differences. For example, the products of the supply and marketing cooperatives in Beijing were much better than those in small counties in northern Shaanxi. More.

Of course, the biggest difference lies in the service attitude. Supply and marketing cooperatives are good units no matter where they are, with decent work, good benefits, and those who can get in have a background.

What's more, these days, we are all ordinary people, who serves whom?

As soon as Qin Hao walked into the door of the supply and marketing cooperative, he saw an aunt in the supply and marketing cooperative saying in an impatient tone.

"Hey, you're asking me questions, do you want to buy it or not? If you don't want to buy it, go ahead. There will be people queuing up behind you."

Customers who are criticized must be careful and pay and leave quickly.