Early the next morning, the news quickly spread throughout the Songyang production brigade.

In the morning, before eight o'clock, families from the production brigade came to the yard of the brigade headquarters from all directions, bringing their own small benches.

Before 8:30, the team committee members of each team also arrived. In the natural village far away from the production team, many people set off at dawn. For a time, the yard was crowded with people, some sitting

, some standing, some squatting.

"Hey, isn't that Xiao Liu?"

"Yes, it's really Xiao Liu! Why is he here?"

"Don't you know, Xiao Liu is now the deputy secretary of our commune..."

"Xiao Liu came to our production team this time to lead everyone to implement household-based production quotas to get rid of poverty and become rich..."

Many members present knew Liu Yan, and everyone kept talking about the news they heard this morning...

"Comrade members, please be quiet. We are calling for a meeting today. Xiao Liu, oh! I'm sorry, I'm used to it." He Changfa looked at everyone awkwardly, cleared his throat, and continued: "From now on

, should be called Secretary Liu.

Everyone should be quiet for a moment. Everyone will have a chance to speak later. Comrade Liu Yan, deputy secretary of the Chang'an Commune Party Committee, will give instructions to everyone. Everyone applauds!"

As soon as He Changfa finished speaking, warm applause broke out in the courtyard.

"Comrade members, I am very familiar with many of the members here. You are welcome. Xiao Liu said it is a habit, so don't change your words. I am also used to it, okay?

The key is not the position, it is just a title for serving the people. The key is that we have to do things well and satisfy the people, everyone, right?!"

A burst of laughter erupted in the courtyard, followed by applause.

Liu Yan waved his hands to everyone and continued: "After New Year's Day this year, the Huaining Municipal Party Committee and Government and the Yuqing County Party Committee and County Government jointly decided that Chang'an Commune will be the first to implement the household responsibility system and household responsibility system in Yuqing County.

This is a pilot project, and this work will be officially implemented starting from this month."

Suddenly, warm applause and cheers erupted in the courtyard again.

Liu Yan said with a smile: "It seems that our Songyang members are highly motivated and are all looking forward to the early arrival of this day. This is not only the general trend, but also the aspiration of the people. The enthusiasm of the members and comrades is higher than expected before I came here."

Gao. Here, I would like to thank everyone!

From yesterday afternoon to evening, all members of the village committee of the production brigade discussed the implementation of this work.

We also visited several households overnight to listen to everyone’s opinions.

It is unanimously believed that this is the most effective method today to fully mobilize the enthusiasm of the members, help themselves through production, get rid of poverty and become rich, and realize the common prosperity of Songyang Village as soon as possible."

"Secretary Liu, just tell us what to do?" At this time, someone in the yard shouted anxiously.

Liu Yan said in a deep voice: "Today's meeting is not just a talk. I want to listen to everyone's thoughts and opinions, and work together to come up with the most practical and effective method.

I'm very familiar with everyone, so please don't be restrained and say whatever comes to mind. If you have any questions or don't understand, you can ask questions at any time."

"Secretary Liu, we have no objection to the household responsibility system. We have been looking forward to this day for a long time. Why don't you tell us how to do it?" Several people in the yard shouted.

Liu Yan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Okay! Since everyone has no objections to the household quota system, we can't wait any longer. Next, let Captain Meng tell everyone the specific plan."

"If you have any comments or questions, you can raise them at any time." He Changfa continued to say from the side.

Meng Xiang took a long puff of cigarette and said in a deep voice: "After collective research and decision by the village committee, from now on, all the farmland and barren hills of the production team will be contracted to every household in a planned way."

As soon as Meng Xiang finished speaking, there was an excited commotion and noise in the venue.

Meng Xiang laid his hands and continued: "The land still belongs to the collective, but it is contracted to families and individuals for planting."

"Tell me how to contract it specifically?!" Several people shouted.

Meng Xiang swallowed and continued: "The team has come up with a detailed contracting plan.

After a while, every six natural villages formed a group. The members of the brigade formed two groups based on the original production groups.

Secretary He, myself, members of the team committee, and our leading comrades from Chang'an Commune will go to each group to explain to everyone in detail."

Meng Xiang paused and continued: "Before we group into groups, I have a few words to tell you.

Taking into account the current overall difficult situation of the Chang'an Commune, the county and the commune decided that all eight production brigades would adopt a unified method of reducing or exempting their wages for the first three years.

All fields are calculated as low-yielding fields and contracted to individuals. In the first three years, 200 kilograms of public grain per mu are turned in every year, and the rest of the grain is kept for oneself.

Starting from the fourth year, 400 kilograms of grain per mu will be handed over every year, and the rest will be kept for ourselves."

"Can the part you keep for yourself be sold?" someone in the yard asked.

"The surplus part after retention can be purchased by the commune supply and marketing cooperative at a uniform price." He Changfa said at the side.

"Secretary Liu, can this policy be confirmed? Will there be any changes in two years?" someone asked worriedly.

"Everyone, please rest assured! Household quota is a policy given by the central government and will not change. Our village committee members and all party members and cadres will actively take the lead." Secretary He said at the side.

"Moreover, the production team will sign a contracting agreement with everyone. The contracting method is fair, open and just. It will be in the form of drawing lots. Party members and cadres will let ordinary people draw first." Meng Xiang added.

"If that's the case, there's no problem!" There was a lot of whispering in the yard.

He Changfa continued: "Comrade members, the reason for taking this measure is not only to mobilize the enthusiasm of the members and solve the problem of food and clothing for the members.

More importantly, to encourage everyone to expand ways to get rich outside of traditional agriculture."

"Secretary He, are you referring to the side job?"

"Yes! For example, if you contract barren hills, you can not only plant fruit trees and Chinese medicinal materials in a planned manner under the guidance of professionals, but you can also develop ecological breeding of poultry and animal husbandry."

Meng Xiang continued: "Today, technicians from the commune's agricultural station and forestry station are also here. If you have any questions or ideas, they can answer them on the spot."

"Secretary Liu, in addition to grain, can other agricultural and sideline products we grow and breed ourselves be sold on the market?"

"Of course, this is the legitimate income of each of your families.

Not only can you freely enter the market to buy and sell, but if your products are good, the commune and the county can also support you. The supply and marketing cooperative will purchase and sell them to help you expand sales channels.

In this way, we can increase the various ways of income for members and increase actual cash income."

"About contracting barren hills, how much does it cost per acre? Are there any regulations on planting?" someone in the yard asked.

Meng Xiang replied: "For contracting barren hills, we still need to sign a contract agreement. How much per mu depends on the specific conditions of different barren hills. But don't worry, everyone will be satisfied with the price."

As for the relevant regulations, on the premise of protecting and improving the ecological environment and preventing soil erosion and land desertification, any land suitable for development into agricultural use shall be encouraged and promoted to be developed into agricultural land as a priority.”

"When developing and planting, we must accept the guidance of professional technicians. In terms of planting varieties, we encourage the planting of economically beneficial fruit trees or herbs." Agricultural technician Yao Guangming and forestry technician Wang Junkai added on the sidelines.

Meng Xiang continued: "This time, Comrade Xiao Liang, the director of the medicinal materials purchasing station, accompanied Secretary Liu to visit our Songyang. The purpose is to tap local resources and help everyone find a way to get rich in terms of medicinal material cultivation.

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Later, during the discussion in each group, you can ask any questions you have."
Chapter completed!