Chapter 86

In Yan Wangsong's heart, Xu Junran's trip to the capital was far more important than the matter of individual households that Qin Guotong had mentioned.

Therefore, as soon as Qin Guotong left, Yan Wangsong immediately turned to Xu Junran and asked, "Junran, how did it go in the capital?"

Before leaving, Xu Junran had already told Yan Wangsong and Yang Weitian that he was going to the Capital Agricultural Research Institute to seek help, hoping to bring in a project for fish farming in rice paddies. After all, the situation in Wude County was such that the county's finances were already strained, and there was no way it could support the Li Family Town Commune in launching any projects. More importantly, both Yan Wangsong and Yang Weitian had their doubts about the so-called fish farming in rice paddies. The continuous political movements over the years had made them hesitant to easily try new things.

It was precisely for this reason that Xu Junran decided to seek help from the Jin family in the capital. After all, if this matter could be carried out under the name of a national scientific experiment, the entire Li Family Town Commune and the Wude County government would no longer have to worry about being labeled with a big hat.

Now, hearing Yan Wangsong's question, Xu Junran couldn't help but smile and nod, "Old Secretary, Professor Jin from the Agricultural Research Institute has officially applied for the fish farming in rice paddies project. The specific implementation details will be decided after he conducts a field investigation in our Wude County. However, before I left the capital, I had already agreed with him that within half a month, Professor Jin will lead a research team from the Agricultural Research Institute to our Wude County for an inspection. If the inspection is satisfactory, Wude County will be designated as a fixed experimental base for the Agricultural Research Institute."

Yan Wangsong was overjoyed, standing up from his chair and pacing back and forth in the office, muttering to himself, "That's great, that's great! This is really great!"

For this old man who had spent most of his life in Wude County, ensuring that the people of Wude County had enough to eat and wear was his greatest dream. Throughout his life, he had seen too many people die from hunger. In Yan Wangsong's view, not having clothes to wear was not a big deal; they could manage with whatever they had. But if they couldn't even get enough to eat, it could be a matter of life and death.

"This is a great thing!"

After being happy for a long time, Yan Wangsong said to Xu Junran, "You've done a great thing!"

After a moment of thought, the old man asked, "Does County Magistrate Yang know about this?"

Xu Junran shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I just got back and came to see you first."

Yan Wangsong nodded and said to Xu Junran, "I'll invite County Magistrate Yang over. Let's have a good chat, and you can tell us about the situation in the capital."

Saying this, he walked to the door, opened it, and said to Tu Wenying, who was waiting outside, "Little Tu, go and invite County Magistrate Yang. I have something important to discuss with him."

Tu Wenying, hearing this, did not dare to delay, and quickly ran off to find Yang Weitian.

A short while later, Yang Weitian hurried over. He thought Xu Junran and Yan Wangsong had a falling out, but when he entered the room, he saw Yan Wangsong dancing around the office like a child, even happier than during the New Year.

"Old Secretary, what's going on?" Yang Weitian asked in surprise.

Yan Wangsong smiled, turned around, and took Yang Weitian's hand, saying, "Magistrate, let Little Xu tell you. This trip to the capital was not in vain; he brought us a treasure trove. Good, good, good, this is really great!"

Yang Weitian looked puzzled and turned to Xu Junran, "Little Xu, what exactly happened?"

Xu Junran helplessly recounted the results of his discussion with Jin Chengyou to Yang Weitian. To his surprise, Yang Weitian also became as excited as Yan Wangsong, pacing back and forth and rubbing his hands together, "Good, good, good! This is really great! As the Secretary said, Little Xu, you've done a great service for Wude County!"

Seeing the two leaders, whose combined age was nearly a hundred, acting like children in front of him, Xu Junran sighed inwardly, feeling a bit choked up. He was not mocking Yan Wangsong and Yang Weitian; he knew they were good officials who cared deeply about the people. They were so excited because they were genuinely happy. After all, if Jin Chengyou and Jin Li's inspection was satisfactory, Wude County would become a pilot site for the Agricultural Research Institute. The benefits for the people of Wude County, especially the farmers, would be obvious, including policy support and other aspects. At the very least, with the experts from the Agricultural Research Institute, the farmers of Wude County would no longer have to worry about going hungry.

For Yang Weitian and Yan Wangsong, who had experienced famine, ensuring that people had enough to eat was the primary concern as the county's leaders.

After a long while, when Yan Wangsong and Yang Weitian had finally calmed down, Xu Junran said to them, "Leaders, should we consider where to conduct the pilot project in Li Family Town?"

To his surprise, Yan Wangsong waved his hand and said, "I won't be involved in this, and the county committee won't interfere. Since you have the ability to bring in experts from the Agricultural Research Institute for an inspection, you should decide where to set up the pilot project. The county government won't interfere."

Saying this, he looked at Yang Weitian, "Magistrate, what do you think?"

Yang Weitian chuckled and nodded, "The Secretary is right. The county has a lot of work to do, and we have many things to worry about. Since the Li Family Town Commune can handle this issue, the county government won't get involved. However, if the Agricultural Research Institute decides to set up a pilot project in your commune, and you need support from the county committee or the county government, remember to report it to us. Since it's an Agricultural Research Institute project, as the local government, we will certainly provide full support."

Xu Junran sighed helplessly. These two were indeed old foxes who had been in the political arena for decades. They had already washed their hands of any responsibility before anything had even happened, neither taking credit nor bearing any blame.

However, he understood Yang Weitian and Yan Wangsong. In the current environment, their non-interference was the greatest support they could offer.

Looking at Yan Wangsong, Xu Junran suddenly said, "By the way, Secretary Yan, I also set up a business this time."

"Business?" Yan Wangsong was taken aback, looking at Xu Junran with some surprise, "You mean the construction team?"

Xu Junran nodded, "Yes, I took Lin Yuqing to the capital and discussed with two friends there. They have a construction company, and our Li Family Town Commune's construction team will be registered under their name. Then we can take on some small projects in Pengfei City in Lingnan."

Yan Wangsong's expression changed, "You mean, you've become an individual household?"