Chapter 250 Remind everyone to prepare for drought resistance
"Where did you hear that?" Huang Zhengnong asked.
There is little rain, so we can get by with it. But this severe drought requires another plan.
Xu Erlong said seriously: "I came here after reading the newspaper. The drought in the north is so serious now, and we have to be prepared."
Afraid that Huang Zhengnong wouldn't take it to heart, Xu Erlong added: "Captain Huang, don't be careless about this matter. How many crops have you planted this year? If there is a drought, can you pay the public grain?"
Huang Zhengnong nodded: "Then I'll tell the members and everyone should be prepared."
He still can't change his words and is still used to calling everyone "community members".
"Yes, dig more pits to store water, and the ditches should be filled with water at ordinary times. Also, look, do you need to build a few pumps or something?" Xu Erlong reminded Huang Zhengnong.
"How many water pumps should we build?" Huang Zhengnong looked at Xu Erlong and smiled: "Do you think this is still the past? Collective labor? Now everyone is focused on their own affairs, so how can we get a water pump?"
What he said is true.
Collective labor has the advantage of being able to pool resources to do big things, but it can also easily breed some people's inertia and fish in troubled waters.
After the guaranteed output was given to each household, they could manage their own one-acre land. Everyone became more motivated. The more they worked, the more they would get. If they didn’t work hard, they would starve. Everyone became more active.
But if you want to get a water pump or something like that, it's just too whimsical. Who will meet your needs alone?
"Captain Huang, we really need to take this matter seriously. We must make preparations for drought prevention and relief in advance." Xu Erlong reminded him sternly again: "I came back today just to remind you. I don't want to see the villagers due to lack of preparation.
, but no grains were harvested.”
Huang Zhengnong nodded: "Okay, I will keep it in mind and I will try my best to find ways to prepare for drought."
Xu Erlong doesn't rely on the weather for food now, but he is still thinking about them and asking them to prepare for the drought. If they still rely on the weather for their food, what reason do they have for not being prepared for the drought?
Xu Erlong rode his bicycle back.
After thinking about it, I realized that just reminding Huang Zhengnong would not be enough, that is, it would make the people in this village somewhat prepared.
But a drought affects a large area. What will happen if other villages don’t have water?
In many places, fighting for water often breaks out between villages, resulting in deaths and injuries.
Xu Erlong rode his bicycle and turned to another village. He talked to the village chief and others about the possibility of a severe drought and reminded everyone to be prepared for drought.
Afraid that the village chief's remarks were unreliable, he was still at the entrance of the village, having a dragon gate formation with some elderly people, and repeated the topic again.
In an era when people depended on the weather for their livelihood, these old people were really experienced, and others could listen to what they said.
After struggling like this for a while, when Xu Erlong returned home, it was already getting late.
But he was worried. This matter must attract everyone's attention and make preparations in advance.
Xu Erlong ran to the county cultural center to meet reporter Yuan for dinner.
Perhaps, letting local newspapers vigorously publicize it can improve everyone's awareness of drought prevention and relief.
Xu Erlong stayed on guard for a long time before he found Reporter Yuan.
He came back after running news outside.
Seeing Xu Erlong waiting here, Reporter Yuan was surprised: "Erlong, are you waiting for me?"
"Yes." Xu Erlong said with a smile: "You are a busy person."
Reporter Yuan smiled and said: "There is no way, it's my duty."
"You haven't eaten yet? Let's go and talk while we eat." Xu Erlong invited Reporter Yuan.
The two went to Niu Yishou's fly restaurant.
Niu cooked a few of his signature dishes, including three dishes and one soup.
While the food was being served, Niu Yishou came over and chatted with Xu Erlong with a smile.
When he first listened to Xu Erlong's advice, he opened such a store with a small investment, but it gave him hope.
Now, the reputation of his restaurant is gradually growing, and more and more people are coming to eat. He also plans to buy two more tables to expand the business area.
"Okay, work hard, life will get better and better in the future." Xu Erlong encouraged him.
After ordering two bottles of beer, Xu Erlong chatted with reporter Yuan.
Reporter Yuan was a little happy looking at the beer: "Erlong, do you know? In the past two years, everyone's life was so hard, and this beer was rare. But these days when I go to the countryside, I actually see many farmers who have been busy all day.
Now that we are drinking this, does this mean that our living standards are gradually improving?"
As a journalist, he naturally has a pair of observant eyes.
In fact, he didn’t need to mention this. Xu Erlong also knew that in the past few years, the living standards in the country have undergone earth-shaking changes. Moreover, in this year and next, the income of many farmers will increase, and many people will even start to build houses.
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"In the future, our living standards will definitely be better. When the time comes, we will drink one bottle and pour another." Xu Erlong smiled and poured wine into the wine glass in front of reporter Yuan.
"Drinking one bottle and pouring another? No, no, this behavior is absolutely not allowed. This is simply a waste of food and shameful behavior." Reporter Yuan said righteously.
Xu Erlong was very happy. Although Reporter Yuan would give him some care because he received his money, there were still basic codes of conduct.
With people like this speaking out, the whole social atmosphere will naturally be positive.
In later generations, when all kinds of self-media groups come together, it will really be a chaotic dance of demons with all kinds of voices.
"I'm looking for you today because I want to tell you that this summer is expected to be a severe drought. You have to speak out more in newspapers to let more people know and be prepared for drought relief." Xu Erlong said.
Reporter Yuan looked at him. Unexpectedly, what he asked for today was actually this?
"This matter is very important. It affects the harvest of farmers in the county and is related to everyone's food rations." Xu Erlong said seriously: "It's because I am weak now that I use a mouthpiece like you to actively speak out."
Reporter Yuan thought for a while: "Our news requires fair, objective and true reflection of current issues..."
"This is the result predicted by me and many elderly people. They all said that there will be a severe drought this year. The drought in the north is serious now, and you should also know that. Therefore, there is a high probability that there will be a severe drought here this year, and we must be prepared in advance." Xu Erlong
emphasize.
Reporter Yuan feels that this matter is also mentioned in some normal work meetings to do a good job in spring plowing, promote summer grain production, prevent droughts and disasters, etc., so there is no need to mention it in particular, right?
Seeing Reporter Yuan's expression, Xu Erlong didn't take this matter very seriously.
It makes sense when you think about it, why do people make irresponsible remarks in newspapers based on a few words of yours without any evidence?
"Do you want to be promoted? Do you want to become a well-known reporter?" Xu Erlong asked reporter Yuan more closely.