At the same time, a similar situation was happening at the Badaling Great Wall northwest of Beijing.
If we follow the usual rules, every time a bus or car pulling foreign guests stops at the parking lot at the entrance of the Badaling Great Wall.
It is almost difficult for these foreign tourists who have heard about the Great Wall for a long time to remain patient.
They were looking at "one of the seven wonders of the medieval world" from a distance at the foot of the mountain, and they were all eager to enter the scenic spot and climb to the top of the long Great Wall that snakes into the distance.
Everyone wants to experience it as soon as possible, what it is like to admire the boundless and undulating mountain scenery on the Great Wall.
Then everyone will definitely rush to the entrance.
But starting from this day, this natural reaction has undergone some changes, and the foreign guests don't seem so hasty anymore.
Because as soon as they get out of the car, when their blond hair and blue eyes are exposed to the sun, their chirping "bird songs" will start to sound.
At the boundary of the parking lot of the scenic spot, there will also be a chain reaction of commotion and greetings from Beijing Films.
Then there were six people each carrying different goods, and brightly colored cargo poles were lined up on both sides of the road.
Each of them held a "SALE" sign in their hands, with a "welcome, warm welcome" expression on their faces, waiting for the arrival of foreign guests like a concierge team.
And because these products are handicrafts with ethnic customs, these people's sales attitudes are relatively sensible and civilized. No one is like today's vendors who forcefully sell them like maggots on the tarsus.
This makes foreigners feel safe and assured, and it is easy to arouse their interest.
Therefore, when most foreigners pass by, they will stop and look at the products carefully.
As a result, not only were there many buyers, but many people even took photos with these vendors.
And when these foreigners leave and walk near the ticket office, their enthusiasm for shopping will not subside, but will be elevated to a higher level.
Because in a newly opened simple kiosk, they will be pleasantly surprised to find that there are more exquisite and interesting products displayed here.
For example, the "stone ashtray" shaped like the Great Wall and the "stone carved flower pot" shaped like a flower basket are ancient techniques and oriental tastes that Westerners like them can't even imagine.
Putting such good things in your own living room couldn't be more chic.
Because the brick-carved door gods can embody the charm and grace of Chinese warriors, in their imaginations, they are also closely related to the military defense nature of the Great Wall.
For this reason, there are many people who are willing to buy this thing back and put it on a bookshelf or hang it on the wall as a decoration.
Needless to say, there will be another burst of generosity even more enthusiastic than before.
Then these foreigners will be satisfied and continue their normal sightseeing activities.
Of course, there are some sensible, smart people who don't want to make impulsive purchases and add extra weight to their climb.
They will only buy what they want based on their mood when they go down the mountain.
But in any case, the tourism products produced in Longkou Village became an instant hit and became the most popular products here to attract foreign guests. This is obviously an indisputable fact.
And the most valuable thing is that every "international trade" is conducted in a friendly and harmonious manner.
Regardless of the buyer or the seller, both parties are civilized and courteous, and their friendship lasts forever.
But let's talk about it, the reason why these transactions can be so perfect is that there is indeed a certain degree of luck beneath the surface.
This is probably due to the fact that foreigners are used to being unorganized and undisciplined, making the scene chaotic, and also because they do not understand Chinese.
Otherwise, if these foreigners could understand what the salesmen shouted when they saw them, they would probably be so angry that they would not buy anything at all.
Why do you say that? Let’s take a closer look and you will know.
No, when a bus opened its door and a lot of foreigners came out, the "Sanbengzi" squatting and smoking in the parking lot urged his men to start work again.
This kid is like a mountain king who makes a living by robbing people. He points his finger at the "pink-faced" people in the distance and screams without hesitation.
"Look! The money is coming! The money is coming! Kids, go over there and stop them. Don't let even a stupid foreigner pass..."
Sharing money is the happiest thing.
On October 7, only three days after the opening, Hong Yanwu took the initiative to deliver the money that Longkou Village should receive in his car.
This was not because he was deliberately taking care of his relatives, but because he had to come.
The popularity of Ganqing's travel products is beyond imagination, and the products that were originally planned to be sold for at least half a month are already out of stock.
In the past three days, since it is the peak tourist season, foreigners' travel has hardly been affected by rest days.
The daily sales amount is very good, the two places add up to between 6,000 and 7,000.
Because Badaling Great Wall is located in a remote location, the price is slightly less at about 3,000 to 3,340 yuan per day. Because the Forbidden City is in the city center, there are more tourists, and the price is between 3,500 and 4,000 yuan.
This means that in three days, they have sold nearly 20,000 yuan, and almost all of them were foreign exchange certificates.
So based on the distribution ratio of 40%, Hong Yanwu collected another sum and sent a total of 8,000 yuan to Longkou Village.
What does this mean? It means that Longkou Village has begun to return its capital and make a profit. And if it continues like this for a month, it can double the money tenfold.
80,000 yuan, what is the cost besides labor?
After excluding the salary of more than 3,000 yuan for the sixty people in the factory, as well as some water, electricity and material consumption, it is all pure profit.
After paying the tax, the village will at least benefit more than 300 households and more than 1,000 people, with an average income of 50 yuan.
To be honest, this small factory is enough to feed a village of people.
Of course, the prerequisite is that the production capacity must keep up. And if it is during the off-season, it will be another matter.
So this is exactly why Hong Yanwu decided to make this trip in person.
Time waits for no one, and he is afraid that Longkou Village will not realize the importance of timing. When the weather gets cold, it will be too late to make things.
It has to be said that his arrival really mobilized the troops and attracted the full attention of Secretary An and Zhaoqing.
Once the news leaked out, it was a major news for the entire handicraft factory workers and even other villagers, no less than "the death of the great leader" or "the abolition of the people's communes and the implementation of large-scale contract work".
The workers could no longer work. Villagers who got the news also came one after another. Everyone gathered outside the village branch office.
Men crowded around the glass windows and looked in, and some people were riding on trees and sitting on the walls, looking in from high places.
More women, elderly people, and children were sitting under the leafy old elm tree outside the office, waiting for the latest news and talking about what might happen.
In the room, looking at the eight thick piles of banknotes, Secretary An was dumbfounded and in disbelief.
He kept mumbling, "So much money, so much money, is it all ours?"
As for Zhaoqing, he was actually worried.
"All the palace lanterns, stone-carved flower baskets and Great Wall ashtrays have been sold out? This is too fast. There are only about forty capable people left in the village. Recruiting people is a matter of recruiting people. The key is to sell the best ones.
Both are jobs that require skills. The skills of those people are still a little bit inferior. I have to ensure the quality first, but the other little things are not so bad..."
Hong Yanwu frowned, "Cousin, can you think of a way? For example, can some steps be done by machines? If the money is not enough, I can pay. The key is that when the weather gets cold, there will be fewer tourists. It would be a shame to miss it."
Zhaoqing shook his head, "Buying a cutting machine is one way, but I'm not in a hurry right now. I can only find a way with people..."
When he said this, he suddenly turned and rushed towards Secretary An.
"Dad, can I find someone from the two neighboring villages next to us? Didn't they also have masons there in the past?"
Secretary An nodded after hearing this.
"Yes, that's a good idea. In the past, our village was mainly responsible for the work of repairing the Golden Emperor's Tomb. But later, the land was bought by big families in the city for use as a cemetery, and there were more tombs. Then
The two neighboring villages are both new grave dwellers. They learned the art from the masons in our village, and later helped us repair the tombs. You can go and ask... But, will the people in our village have any objections? No need.
Use outsiders for your own people..."
When Hong Yanwu heard this, he quickly said a few words to reassure Secretary An.
"Secretary An, where is this? What's wrong with hiring outsiders? Hiring outsiders is also a long-term job for our village. They are Yang Bailao of our entire village. Besides, I know the masses best. The common people don't know anything but they are obedient.
With your authority, as long as you announce it in the name of the village committee, I guarantee that no one will object."
"Of course, coercion cannot last long. But we have already made money, so what are we afraid of? Later you will announce the amount we have made in the past few days, and then announce that the whole village will share part of the money at the end of the year, and everyone will have a share.
Then everyone has benefited, so who can not think of you? This matter will not cause damage to your authority. Having said that, only by allowing the people to benefit can they always listen to your words and obey your control. This
Isn’t that our original intention?”
"Well, that makes sense."
Secretary An finally came around the corner and couldn't help but sigh.
"His third nephew, you still have a clear mind. From now on, I will be the family in the village, Zhaoqing will be the family in the factory, and you will be our family. Just do it, just do what you said, it's done
I will erect a statue for you on the top of the mountain!"
Hong Yanwu shuddered on the spot, for the first time he encountered something he didn't dare to respond to.
"No, uncle, I...I thank you, this is a shortened life! You should just let me be a mortal..."
Just like that, not long after, the loudspeaker outside also announced the latest news from the village committee.
Secretary An followed Hong Yanwu's instructions and asked Zhaoqing to announce through the radio that not only had the product been sold for 8,000 yuan in cash, but he also announced the news of recruiting new workers.
This is equivalent to fulfilling Zhaoqing’s original promise to double the size of the factory ahead of schedule.
And he finally announced that if there is a surplus at the end of the year, part of it will be used to distribute dividends to the villagers.
Which of these is not breaking news?
The villagers were excited and the masses were excited. The elderly, children, men and women couldn't help but cheer.
Everyone seems to see bright coins flashing before their eyes, and everyone seems to have a bright future.
But soon, voices that were half frightened and half questioning began to be heard again and again under the loudspeaker outside the village committee office.
"Is this true? It's impossible, right?"
"Did I hear it correctly? I must have heard it wrong..."
To be honest, it is not surprising that everyone reacts this way, because the reason why the poor are poor is that their efforts have not been rewarded for a long time.
But this time, many people only attended one conference and received such wonderful news. They all felt it was as unbelievable as a myth.
So in view of this situation, Secretary An, Zhaoqing and Hong Yanwu had to come forward together. They walked out of the room and announced the news they had just reported in public.
But this time, the shock caused by the news was no less than a storm.
The villagers couldn't help themselves, shouting, laughing, and cheering under the ancient elm tree, as if they had collectively won a jackpot.
Yes, if such a scene appeared today or in a movie or TV series, it would definitely feel overly exaggerated.
But this is indeed in line with the logic of poverty. Just as the sudden arrival of tens of millions or billions of dollars can make the rich crazy, eight thousand dollars can also make a village of people in this era excited.
Hong Yanwu suddenly felt that he couldn't bear to watch any more. This festive scene actually made him feel sad.
It reminded him of the time when he escorted tobacco and was willing to live in the same compartment as livestock and poultry in order to make a little money. It also reminded him of the time when he ate roast chicken for the first time and even took a knife on his body but put it behind him.
He couldn't help but cast his gaze into the distance.
At this time, the sun was heading towards its homecoming, right across the top of the mountain.
The golden light seemed to shine through the emperor's tomb and onto the entire village.
As a result, a golden spectacle was formed. At this time, the entire village, all the houses, all the people, and even the old tree looked as if they were made of gold...