Lin Yi came to District Mayor Yang's office and said, "Boss, let me report to you on our work during this period."
District Chief Yang smiled and asked Lin Yi to sit down.
"Xiao Lin, you have done another big thing on this trip. You don't know that the batch of fertilizers you contacted has made the prefectural and city leaders crazy."
Provincial meeting room,
The leaders are having a meeting to study and discuss economic work. The previous topic is over and they will talk about the next thing.
"Next, let's discuss the issue of fertilizer. The batch of fertilizer exchanged by the foreign trade company through barter has already been put on the train and will arrive in Jiangcheng in three or four days at most. Let's talk about how this batch of fertilizer should be distributed."
Is 5,000 tons of fertilizer a lot?
That’s a lot to say,
can be placed in one province,
Really not enough points.
It's totally a case of more monks and less rice.
A leader said with a smile: "In the past few days, I have received calls from several regional cadres. They have known about this batch of fertilizers for a long time, and they told me that there will be less fertilizer for them this spring.
, I will give them more this time."
Another leader said: "I also received a lot of calls. Some people begged and some complained. To be honest, our fertilizer shortage is too big. Based on last year's allocation, each household can only distribute ten kilograms. Farmers
Use it carefully. According to normal standards, one acre of land requires more than ten kilograms of chemical fertilizer. But now, it can only be spread out, which is only enough for three or four acres of land at most."
"I also received several calls there. There is only so much foreign exchange in the country. There are too many things I want to buy. The funds for importing fertilizers are limited. I think this barter is very good. Use the products we produce.
Exchanging needed things can also save a lot of foreign exchange for the country, and the foreign trade company's approach deserves recognition."
Leaders are very artistic in their speech. In just a few words, they express their side's desire for fertilizer and tell everyone that they cannot bypass their side.
In fact, as soon as the news about the fertilizer came out, all the prefecture and city leaders focused on this batch of fertilizer and called them one after another, hoping to get a batch.
Children who cry are fed milk.
If you don't want it, no one will think about you, so they will naturally give their share to those who cry loudly. It is also a compulsory course for cadres to go to the leader to cry about poverty.
At the last meeting, several leaders divided the area according to the size of the region. This batch of fertilizers was already divided up completely while it was still on the way.
But it's not over yet.
There are a dozen regions in the province,
5,000 tons, divided into just over 400 tons per region.
There are so many counties in each region, and each county can be allocated a few dozen tons at most. Everyone wants to get more, and there must be another fight, but this time it is the county leaders who are crying for milk from the city leaders.
.
The county leaders asked for fertilizer, and then it was naturally the turn of the township leaders to figure out a way. But at the township level, there were really only a few tons. For example, Zuo Xiaoqing's hometown township was only allocated two tons.
Township meeting room.
We are discussing how to divide these two tons of fertilizer.
Someone said: "How can we divide this? It's only two tons in total. Let's just keep it until planting in the autumn. Then we can distribute it together with other fertilizers."
"It can only be the."
At this time, someone said: "I heard that the fertilizer was obtained by a foreign trade company in the province. It seemed to be bartered. The person contacted was Lin Yi. Speaking of which, Lin Yi has some relationship with our hometown.
."
"What does it have to do with it? Could it be that he went out from our place or went to the countryside here?" someone asked.
"No, it's our uncle here." After saying that, someone looked at Luo Youfu and said, "Mayor Youfu should know."
Secretary Zhang suddenly remembered it.
"Oh, it's him."
Luo Youfu was not embarrassed at all. Who knew that the person who just spoke was the third-in-command of the deputy secretary? Luo Youfu smiled and said: "The family's surname is Zuo. The girl works as a nurse in the provincial hospital. His brother now works at our agricultural machinery station.
My name is Zuo Dahong."
"Secretary Zhang, I have a suggestion. Why not ask Zuo Dahong to find his brother-in-law, just in case they can get some more fertilizer."
Secretary Zhang thought for a while and said, "Use it if it matters. In this way, let him try it. If it doesn't work, we won't lose anything. What if it works?"
"Go to the accommodation village in Jiangcheng to reimburse yourself."
These days,
There is no shame in finding connections. If you can find connections, you are capable.
Ni Dahong was called, and after hearing what was going on, he was a little hesitant. His sister Xiaoqing sent a letter to his family a few days ago, telling them that he and Lin Yi would come back to have a banquet after the college entrance examination. The whole family was very happy.
His father even thought that it would be better to get married directly regardless of what he studied for, but Ni Dahong stopped him. He believed that this must be what the brother-in-law meant.
Now, the leader asked him to trouble his brother-in-law. To be honest, he was a little worried. After all, the relationship was not fully established yet, so it was not appropriate for him to come and trouble him. He was worried that Lin Yi would have a feeling of resentment and annoy his sister.
But the leadership was resolute.
In the end, he decided to go there and meet the girl. It would be a matter of success or failure. He couldn't put his brother-in-law in a bit of a quandary. The worst he could do was just say it wasn't done and it would be over soon. What else could he do to himself?
the next day,
Someone from the village took him to the county town on a bicycle, then took a long-distance bus to the city, and then took a long-distance bus to Jiangcheng.
When Zuo Xiaoqing got off work, she saw a figure standing under a tree in front of the hospital. At first she thought she had seen it wrong, but when she took a closer look, she saw that it was actually her brother, and she immediately ran over with a pushcart.
"Brother, why are you here in the provincial capital?"
Zuo Dahong looked at the girl from the beginning. She looked fashionable with her new clothes and shoes. He knew that most of the girl's salary was sent to her family. It must be her brother-in-law's credit for being able to dress so well.
"The village asked me to come here. I have something to do with my brother-in-law."
"Ah, I'm looking for Brother Lin. Why are you looking for him in the countryside?" Zuo Xiaoqing was very surprised.
"Let's see if we can get some fertilizer through my brother-in-law's relationship."
...
Lin Yi goes home.
Zuo Xiaoqing is cooking.
Lin Yi picked up the thing in his hand and said, "Xiaoqing, I bought a roast goose. A new roast goose restaurant opened on Hanzheng Street. I went to support it. I tried it and it tasted really good."
Zuo Xiaoqing took the roast goose and continued cooking.
Lin Yi was helping to light the fire, while Zuo Xiaoqing was cooking the dishes. When he saw Lin Yi shrinking back, Lin Yi had a keen sense and immediately saw that something was wrong with Zuo Xiaoqing.
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
Zuo Xiaoqing pursed his lips and said, "My brother is coming to Jiangcheng."
"Ah, your eldest brother is here, why didn't you invite me over? Where is he now?" Lin Yi asked in surprise.
"At the guest house, my brother went to the hospital to see me today."
"What's the matter with your brother coming to Jiangcheng?"
"Oh, he's looking for you. He said that the village asked him to find a connection with you to get more fertilizers. See if it works." At this point, Zuo Xiaoqing quickly added, "My brother said that he didn't want to come originally, but he didn't want to come.
If the boss insists on letting him come, he will just go through the motions to see me and return tomorrow."
Lin Yi stood up.
"You cook, I'll invite my eldest brother over. Why don't you come and sit at home when you come to Jiangcheng?" He said and pushed the bicycle out.
Half an hour later,
Lin Yi came back with Ni Dahong.
There are still some freshly bought snacks hanging on the handlebars.
The three of them sat down,
Lin Yi took out the Maotai he bought before to entertain Ni Dahong. He was flattered. He had heard that this was a wine that only big leaders could drink. Most people couldn't buy it. If you have money, you don't have a ticket. Maotai is different from other non-staple food stamps.
It's a special Moutai liquor ticket.
drink wine,
eat vegetables,
chat,
They talked about the family situation and Zuo Xiaoqing's situation. Finally, Lin Yi took the initiative to ask Zuo Dahong about the reason for his visit this time. Zuo Dahong embarrassedly explained the cause and effect.
Lin Yi thought for a while and said: "I can't guarantee that I did get this batch of fertilizer, but when it arrives in the province, it is no longer under my control. The province has overall arrangements, so I can only give it a try. In this way, you
I'll ask my boss in a day or two."
Ni Dahong quickly said: "Brother-in-law, I actually don't want to trouble you. If not, I'll go back and tell you. Actually, it's okay. Don't make it too difficult."
Lin Yi smiled and said, "It's not difficult. I'll give it a try, but I'm not too sure."
The two continued to drink,
Then we talked about hosting a banquet.
Zuo Xiaoqing looked shy when he heard this.
Ni Dahong said: "After receiving Xiaoqing's letter, my father specially found someone to buy a half-big pig. When the wedding banquet was held, the pig was just fat enough to be killed for the banquet."
At this time, the rural areas were poor and supplies were scarce. Some families raised pigs a year in advance in order to hold wedding banquets. My daughter found a good family. The family should not be looked down upon, and the family should be in a nice place no matter what, so as to create a warm and cool atmosphere.
"Tell uncle, don't bother me. I'll find a way to get some meat and vegetables when the time comes." Lin Yi said with a smile.
He had thought about it, and it shouldn't be difficult to find Factory Director Lu to order food. After all, such a large clothing factory only needs to purchase more food.
"How can that be done? This is our family's business. How can we let you prepare for it?" Ni Dahong immediately refused.
After three rounds of drinking.
Ni Dahong's wine consumption is not very good. He only drank more than half a catty and became a little tipsy.
Lin Yi wanted him to stay at home, but Ni Dahong firmly disagreed. Living in the house of his unmarried brother-in-law was nothing. Besides, he had already opened a room in a guest house. It would be a waste not to stay there.
Lin Yi had no choice but to send him back again.
back home,
Zuo Xiaoqing had already packed up and was bathing Lin Yi in the courtyard. While wiping his body, he said: "Brother, what I said will come true. If it doesn't come true, don't make it difficult for you."
Lin Yi pinched the woman's cheek.
"Don't be embarrassed. I'll ask the leader tomorrow. It's best if you can. If not, I'll think of a solution next time."
...
The next day,
Lin Yi called District Chief Yang. Without mincing words, he told the story about his uncle looking for him. District Chief Yang smiled and said: "Well, those guys in the local area are really good at finding people.
I found all the connections here with you, so I can coordinate them."
When leaders divide the cake, they never share it all. They always keep some on hand to deal with situations. Lin Yi still knows a little about this rule.
afternoon,
Lin Yi received a notice from District Chief Yang and asked him to get the batch slip, and he got ten tons of batches.
When Lin Yi gave the approval note to Ni Dahong, Ni Dahong was overjoyed. He didn't expect that it was really done. In the evening, Lin Yi and Zuo Xiaoqing entertained his uncle again at the restaurant. This time, he drank too much.
The next day Ni Dahong was about to go back, and Lin Yi personally sent him to the long-distance station and brought him many gifts.
His brother-in-law did an absolutely perfect job.
That night,
Zuo Xiaoqing's service was so enthusiastic that Lin Yi felt very happy. Isn't this what life is all about?
