Chapter 796 Great Idea
Lin Ran was silent for a while before letting out a long sigh and slowly said to Li Xiaogang: "Xiaogang, I am very pleased after hearing what you said. You have not forgotten your roots. It is already amazing that you can say loudly that you are a farmer in front of others! Looking at the current society, how many people work hard, their goal is to get rid of the hat of a farmer on their heads.
Compared to them, Xiaogang, you are ten thousand times noble.
Just when those people are complacent for being no longer a farmer, you are feeling guilty for not doing more for the farmers. You are so amazing that I even admire you. You really don’t need to blame yourself. If you even blame yourself, those people may not even deserve to live!"
Lin Ran's words were pertinent and sincere, but they did not make Li Xiaogang feel better.
This time, Li Xiaogang visited many rural areas for purchasing grain. He thought that the original Xingfu Village was already poor enough, but unexpectedly, there were villages that were even poorer than Xingfu Village.
When the city people were tired of delicacies and used the steamed buns of sweet potato noodles as delicious delicacies, many farmers were still struggling with their hunger and full meals. At that moment, Li Xiaogang was deeply touched, and he began to examine himself and reflect on himself.
Obviously he could do more for them, but why didn't he do anything? Li Xiaogang seemed to be crazy, looking for exits in a maze, hoping to bring all the farmers out of poverty so that they no longer have to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation.
But this maze is really too big... "Grandpa Lin, Uncle Liu, do you think there is a road that can lead all farmers' families to become rich?" Li Xiaogang's eyes flashed with a bright light like stars, and he looked straight at the two of them and asked.
Lin Ran and Liu Changhe forgot each other, then Lin Ran frowned and said, "I want to ask you this! I'm afraid you have a belly-felt case in this question, right?"
Li Xiaogang nodded gently and said, "I have thought that if this farmer wants to get rich, there must be two changes!"
After hearing Li Xiaogang say this, Lin Ran and Liu Changhe were very interested and turned their attention to Li Xiaogang together.
Under the gaze of the two, Li Xiaogang talked: "First, the changes in systems and policies. Farmers provide everyone with necessary information for survival. In theory, they should be the most important part of the people who contributed the most to society. As a result, they are at the bottom of society, suffered a lot of grievances, and were called a group of people with a vulnerable group. Farmers have the greatest contribution but the lowest income.
It’s fine if the income is low, but the tax paid is the most. In addition, the officials of some unscrupulous local governments deduct it from one layer and constantly fabricate various names to charge fees randomly. The result of the farmers’ work for a year is often that they are unable to make ends meet. Don’t you think this is unfair?”
As a farmer, Li Xiaogang has a personal experience of these things. He recalled in his mind that when he was a child, those tax-collecting guys rushed around the village like bandits, and did not let go of the blame for those families who could not pay taxes, and even others' cooking. Such evil deeds are no different from the cruel officials who used to trample on the people. Speaking of which, Li Xiaogang gritted his teeth with hatred.
After breathing a long sigh, Li Xiaogang's mood calmed down from his anger and said slowly: "However, in the past few years, because the government has vigorously advocated reducing the burden on farmers, the burden on farmers has become much lighter, and this situation is changing. But this is far from enough. I think the government's policies should be more inclined to farmers to increase their income faster. Only real money is the best weapon to help farmers get rid of poverty."
Li Xiaogang's words made Lin Ran's nod involuntarily and asked, "What about the second change?"
Li Xiaogang said lightly: "I am a civilian, and I have no say in the changes in policies and systems. But if I want to do something for the farmers down-to-earth, the second change is my main battlefield - the change in the production methods of farmers. Today, farmers in our country rely on science and technology, but traditional experience.
According to the twenty-four solar terms, how can this be done by relying on the harvest of heaven? With the rapid development of agricultural science and technology in Western countries, our farmers still adopt this farming model. The output is not enough, and the quality of agricultural products cannot compete with them. China's agricultural products cannot leave the country, and farmers' income will not increase. Just like this grain incident, if it weren't for the coincidence of natural disasters in some major grain-producing countries such as M countries and Brazil, which led to a reduction in grain production, the countries in the Middle East would not order grain from us."
"Yes, the same acre of land uses advanced agricultural technology, and the output is several times higher than ours. But the problem is that farmers would rather use backward farming methods than accept these advanced agricultural production technologies. The government is very helpless now!"
Liu Changhe frowned and said with sorrow.
Li Xiaogang shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Can you blame the farmers? Look at the 'talents' of our agricultural technology departments. They are not good at studying agricultural technology, but they are all good at harming farmers! From fake seeds to fake fertilizers to low-quality agricultural machinery, how many farmers have been killed and have lost their blood and sweat for a year? It is because of the existence of these bastards that our farmers are afraid of being pitted and would rather farm in ancient ways than believe in any agricultural technology!"
Li Xiaogang's words hit the nail on the head like a knife, and Liu Changhe immediately fell silent.
Lin Ran sighed and said, "Since things have reached this point today, it is too late to talk about these things.
Xiaogang, if you have any good deeds to change this situation, just say it out loud, right?"
"Yes, Xiaogang, since you have thought so much, you must have thought of a solution. Don't keep it in your hands!"
Liu Changhe said impatiently.
Li Xiaogang nodded and said, "My confirmation has really thought about this issue. There is an immature plan, but it requires strong support from the government!"
"Support! As long as it was proposed by you Xiaogang, I will give you my best wishes and support you! Say!" Lin Ran slapped the table and said excitedly.
Li Xiaogang smiled and said, "It's like this. If you want to change the backward production method of farmers, you can only vigorously develop agricultural science and technology. I want to use my Agricultural Science Institute as the headquarters to radiate the branches across the country. The first step is to go to the city first, and then to the county and township year by year, and strive to show to the end. Every town in the country has our Agricultural Science Institute branch, and deliver advanced agricultural science and production concepts to every villager's place free of charge."
"OMG!"
After hearing Li Xiaogang's words, Lin Ran couldn't help but exclaim: "Xiaogang, our hall branch is just stopping in the countryside. Your Agricultural Science Institute branch has actually radiated to townships. What a huge organization this is, I can't imagine it!"
Liu Changhe asked in surprise: "You just said free of charge? Is there no charge for spreading agricultural technology to farmers for free?"
Li Xiaogang nodded and said, "Yes! It's free! I think about it, this is the only thing I can do for the farmers!"
But... if you want to maintain such a huge organization, the daily expenses are not a small amount. Can you support it?" Liu Changhe murmured.
Li Xiaogang smiled and said, "Don't worry, all the agricultural technology I know about in my agricultural science does not charge for the farmers in their own country. If foreign farmers are also interested, they will have to spend a lot of money to buy from me! I think this should be enough to cope with daily expenses. If it really doesn't work, my other major groups can support it."
"If this is the case, it might be really feasible! But there is another problem. Such a huge agricultural research organization will definitely require a huge number of scientific research talents. Where can you find them?"
Li Xiaogang frowned and said, "So I said this is an immature plan. It will be impossible to achieve results in a short period of time. I plan to vigorously support agricultural colleges in various parts of our country from now on, set up special scholarships, and encourage students to apply for the exam. I will reserve talents for future needs."
Lin Ran nodded and said, "This is a solution. The current agricultural college has never been favored by candidates. The management is bleak, and everyone is rushing towards popular majors. As a result, after four years of graduation, popular majors become unpopular. A large number of fresh graduates are on standby, forming a increasingly sharp employment contradiction in today's society.
Attracting a large number of students into the Agricultural College will invisibly have great benefits to reducing employment pressure! Xiaogang, I have a premonition that your plan will not only have a huge impact on our country's agriculture, but also have an unexpected driving effect on our society, economy and other aspects. If you hear your plan, you will definitely appreciate it! By the way, you just said that you need strong support from the government. Which aspect are you referring specifically?”
Li Xiaogang smiled bitterly and said, "The society is becoming more and more complex, and people's trust between each other is becoming less and less.
Although I intend to provide farmers with agricultural production technology for free, I am afraid that the farmers will be deceived and refuse to believe me! So I want to ask the government to come forward to make a guarantee for me. If the recipient can come forward in person, that would be even better."
Lin Ran laughed and said, "What did I think it is? It's simple! I will guarantee that I will convince the leader to be your image spokesperson! Hahaha..."
Chapter completed!