It is a hundred kilometers east from Ma County to Beiting, and more than thirty kilometers further east to Wucheng.
This road will pass through Hu County, which also belongs to Beiting. In Li Long's impression, this county, like Ma County, was a fellow sufferer in the land reform of later generations.
After all, both counties are major cotton-producing areas in Northern Xinjiang. As for why they were selected, Li Long didn't know.
Anyway, the original plan of the four teams of villagers to get rich was cut in half.
Maybe it’s really not enough for outsiders.
After leaving Ma County, we moved forward, first passing Tougong, then passing Baojiadian, Pingyuan Forest Farm, Taxi River, passing Letuyi, and then arrived at Huxian.
Letuyi was once the most prosperous township in the northwest region and was published in the autonomous region daily.
These place names have appeared in many ancient articles, including "Yu Jiao Long" written by Wang Duhu, which was adapted into "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Those who have read the original work When Li Long watched the movie again, he felt that it was a piece of shit.
Purely personal feelings.
Hu County is different from Ma County. The county seat is several kilometers north of Wuyi Highway. There are low mud houses along the road. Later, it gradually became "Shaanxi Tire Repair", "Sichuan Restaurant", "Battery Charging water tank and filling water” and other various shops.
A few years later, the original earthen house was abandoned, and a building was built next door. There were signs on the roofs of the rows of houses, but the walls were painted with words such as "Brother told sister-in-law, it is good for farmers to love each other." Advertised.
Li Long drove the jeep and looked at the scenery on the road that was still old and relatively primitive. It felt quite fresh.
Occasionally when trucks and long-distance buses pass by, Li Long will take the initiative to step aside, and the response he gets is often a flute.
It’s also quite fresh.
When the jeep drove to Beiting, it was almost two hours later. The road was slippery in winter, so he didn't dare to drive too fast.
The scale of Beiting City is obviously larger than that of Shicheng and Ma County. If it were not too close to Urumqi and affected too much, the scale here might be larger.
There were more cars and more people in the city. Li Long was still a little unfamiliar when he entered the city.
The Beiting he is familiar with is the Beiting between the 1990s and the 2020s.
Fortunately, the size of the city here is square and square, and the roads are also horizontal and vertical. Li Long drove the jeep to the side of the road and stopped. He saw a sales department on the side of the road and planned to go in and ask.
Entering the sales department, an old man in his fifties wearing glasses was listening to the radio. Li Long bought a box of large front doors and after paying the money, he asked:
"Old man, which direction is the Prefecture Supply and Marketing Cooperative?"
After the old man gave Li Long change, he enthusiastically showed him the way.
It turned out to be just across the road. From here, walk north to the main road, then cross a crossroad and turn a corner.
Li Long thanked the boss and drove the jeep there.
Arrived near the Zhouzhou Supply and Marketing Cooperative, Li Long did not drive in, but went around in a circle, found an open space, stopped the car, took out things from inside, locked the door, and carried the things to the gate. .
The prefectural supply and marketing cooperative has a much bigger reputation than the county cooperative. From time to time a truck would come in and out, or a jeep would pick up the truck. The level of cars here is quite high, and jeeps are no longer so rare.
No wonder Director Qian was so happy to exchange his car for tiger skin.
Li Long arrived at the door, registered with the county company's work permit, and asked the money manager.
He already knew that Director Qian was the deputy director of the state club and was responsible for some work, but he didn't ask for details.
The doorman let Li Long in after registering him, and pointed him to Director Qian's office.
There is a two-story office building in the courtyard of Zhoushe, and Director Qian is on the second floor.
Li Long entered the building door, and there was someone guarding it. After registering again, he went up to the second floor.
There are many more people coming and going than the county office, some are in a hurry, some are not in a hurry.
No matter the clothes he wore or the pockets he carried, Li Long looked like an old hat. Fortunately, he didn't care. He was not nervous or reserved. He arrived at the door of Director Qian's office under the gaze of some people. .
Director Qian was on the phone, so Li Long waited at the door for a while.
It seemed that Director Qian was discussing the purchase of some things with others, not the price, but mainly the quantity, transportation method, etc.
"Who? Come in." Director Qian saw the figure and didn't pay attention to who it was. He called after hanging up the phone.
When Li Long came in with the bag, Director Qian was stunned for a moment.
"Hey, Comrade Li, come on, come on. Come on, sit down. Did you come here early this morning?"
Director Qian greeted Li Long here, then Someone has already come in to pour water for Li Long.
These workers were very discerning, and it could be heard that Director Qian valued this young man very much, so the water poured out faster.
Li Long put the bag next to the sofa and said with a smile:
"Director, I just came here. Firstly, I want to report on my work, and secondly, I have some things to tell the director. ”
“Okay, well, knowing how to report on work shows that your thinking has improved.” Director Qian said with a smile, “Just tell me if you have anything.”
The one who poured the water. The young man and Li Long smiled and left the office.
Li Long took out the pair of antelope horns.
Don’t leave good things for last, take them out as soon as possible.
"This is..." Director Qian was still a little skeptical.
“A few days ago we went hunting in no-man’s land and happened to encounter a group of saiga antelopes. We shot two of them.” Li Long gestured, “This pair is antelope horns, the medicinal ones. There are two left, so Chief Li and I will split them up."
"This is...this is..." Director Qian stood up at once, he was so excited!
Yellow sheep horns have some effects, but they are incomparable with real antelope horns!
I really found it... Isn't this too exaggerated?
"Xiao Li, Xiao Li, what should I say to you?" Director Qian quickly regained his composure. He patted the antelope horns and said, "Thank you for thinking of me right away."< br>
“I just thought that the director was originally looking for antelope horns and got the yellow ram horns, which is a bit regretful after all.” Li Long said with a smile.
"Yes, actually I am a little regretful. But now I am made up for it by you, Xiao Li." Director Qian sighed, "Not bad, not bad, not bad."
"By the way, it snowed heavily yesterday. I went to the beach to catch some rabbits and brought a few to the director. Let's try something new." Li Long pointed to the bag and said, "Director, I've finished talking about things here. Recently. My work situation is like this..."
Under the guise of reporting on work, naturally I really want to report on it.
After all, Li Long was a man of two generations, and his reporting work was very clear and organized. Director Qian nodded repeatedly as he listened.
This young man is extraordinary.
After Li Long finished his report, he turned his head and looked outside and asked:
"Did you drive here by yourself?"
"Yes, you drove here."
"Where is the car?"
"We found a place to park outside."
"Why don't you drive in? I gave you the procedures and work permit."
"After all, I'm not really from here, so I still think it's better to keep a low profile." Li Long said honestly, "Some things still can't be done."
"Not bad, not bad, not bad." Director Qian nodded again. .
This is a young man who knows how to advance and retreat.
"Director, after I have finished my work here, I will not stay here. I will go back."
"Reply to what? Why are you so anxious?" Director Qian originally thought that Li Long might still What should I ask him to do? At first glance, Li Long really came to deliver something.
This made him a little embarrassed, but at the same time he felt that Li Long was a really good guy.
If someone comes over to give me something, and just lets him go back, then who do I become?
Director Qian also thought that Li Long reported his work so clearly just now, and this young man has a very flexible mind.
He asked again:
"Xiao Li, what are your plans for the next work?" Li Long didn't expect Director Qian to ask this question, he smiled and said:
"I just took a job in our club to buy a ton of fish. I plan to do this well next."
Director Qian nodded again, the young man is good , I can still focus on work in winter, which is good.
He suddenly asked again:
"Then have you ever thought about coming to work in the state club? What I said is true. If you really want to come, I will give you a job here. You arrange a position. Don’t you have the work permit? How about making it real?”
"No, no." Li Long waved his hand hurriedly and said, "Director, I really can't do it. The reason why I can work in Ma County now is because I grew up there and I know the situation there, so our society I am sure to complete the tasks assigned to me here.
But I have to start from scratch here. Being capable mainly comes from two aspects. On the one hand, my academic qualifications are relatively low and I have not graduated from junior high school, so I am not suitable. Secondly, I don’t know anything here and I really don’t have the confidence to start from scratch.”
< br>"Why didn't you graduate from junior high school? It doesn't look like you to me? Was it because your family was in trouble and you couldn't go to school?" Director Qian asked.
“No, I was naughty back then.” Li Long smiled. When his father sent him here, his eldest brother Li Jianguo wanted him to go to school well.
It’s a pity that I was really ignorant at the time and didn’t do well in school, and later I simply dropped out of school.
At that time, there were people who really wanted to go to school but couldn't. My eldest brother couldn't go to adult school in his hometown because his father couldn't afford the five-yuan tuition fee.
This is his lifelong regret.
"That's right. I really can't tell." Director Qian smiled. That's right. He was young and frivolous, but he saw in Li Long that he was humble, down-to-earth, thoughtful, and grateful for his kindness.
It turns out that the youthful and frivolous days are over, and maybe you have been taught a lesson, so you can achieve your current achievements, right?
After catching his eye, Director Qian naturally looked at Li Long everywhere.
"The jobs I take from our company not only allow me to make money, but also allow people in our village to make some money along with them.
Director, you should know that now the property is distributed to each household , I can have enough food, but it is still difficult to get rich. I live in a county community, and there are hundreds of people in our village. You can make a lot of money by doing a few big tasks.
Although the money is not much, it can make it easier for many people's children to go to school, eat two more meals, and have enough clothes. A new dress."
When Li Long said this, Director Qian felt that this young man had a high level of consciousness, not bad!
Being in the newspaper is really not just an excuse.
"Okay, since you insist, I won't force you. But don't leave in a hurry. I'll call Xiao Si over later, and he will take you to have a meal and then bring some things back.
< br>Since you have a work permit from our state company, you can’t let it go in vain. Let me put it this way, it’s just the skin,” Director Qian said in a low voice. A little lower:
"I gave it to the leader. The leader in the autonomous region assigned some more procurement tasks to our prefecture society just because of this. With these, our society can have a good life this year It’s been a year.”
He did not continue, but the meaning was obvious, and Li Long was responsible for this.
This time Li Long did not refuse. It would be unkind to say no again.
Director Qian called Xiao Si over. Xiao Si was also very happy to see Li Long.
"Xiao Si, I have a meeting later, and the time is a bit tight. In this case, you first go and take Li Long to collect our New Year's employee benefits, and tell the logistics, I said Yes. Call the logistics later.
< br>Then, you take him to have a meal, eat well, come back and pay for it. See what else Xiao Li has to do in the city, and help him with it. ”
"Yes, I understand!" Xiao Si stood at attention and accepted the task.
Li Long said goodbye to Director Qian and followed Xiao Si out.
Xiao Si doesn't like to laugh very much, but he is very enthusiastic about Li Long.
"Let's go get our things first. Is your car coming?"
"It's coming, but it's outside. I don't have the nerve to come here."
< br>"Let's go, let me bring the car over. It's more convenient for us to pick up the things in the car."
"Are there a lot of things?" Li Long asked as he walked. He was a little embarrassed that he didn't bring anything to Xiao Si.
"There are quite a lot. We have several types of employee benefits. Since the director has said it, let's go over and take a look. Maybe they will be given to you according to the leadership level."
Li Long and Xiao Si first I went outside and drove the jeep into the Zhoushe compound, turned to the warehouse at the back, and looked for someone to pick up the things.
"Xiao Si, are you here? This is Comrade Li Long, right? Come on, sign and we will get the things."
The warehouse manager was very polite and took out a check. After Li Long signed the inventory register, he began to distribute things.
“Four big hairtail fish, four yellow croakers, a bundle of kelp...”
This bundle of kelp is at least five kilograms, so it can’t be more than ten or twenty kilograms?
"...One leg of lamb, one ham, four electric light cannons..."
Li Long was dazzled, does this thing even have fireworks?
The things can fit into a sack. Li Long really realized what Director Qian said about having a good year.
You can really have a good year!
After loading all these things into the jeep and talking to the warehouse manager, Xiao Si drove the car out of the warehouse and out of the compound.
The warehouse manager looked at the jeep with an envious expression.
He thought Li Long was sent by some leader to collect things. This happens every year. There are many related households in Zhoushe, and some procurement tasks require the cooperation of various units, so favors are indispensable.
However, looking at Li Long's clothes, he doesn't look like a cadre's son. His temperament is a bit stable, but he doesn't have that dandy vibe.
Can’t understand.
Xiao Si took Li Long out of the compound and said as he drove: "Comrade Li, this time I will follow you to benefit, and I can have a good meal."
" As I think, just eat noodles." Li Long said honestly, "I have to go back after dinner. The noodles are really good.”
“That’s not possible.” Xiao Si immediately shook his head, “The boss said I would treat you well, so I’ll treat you to some noodles. So what will the boss say to me today? Just listen to my arrangements."
He drove to a state-owned canteen in the city. Li Long could tell that this canteen was quite high-end. Most of the people entering and exiting were wearing Chinese tunic suits. The decoration was also much higher-end than the canteen in Ma County.
Although I wanted to persuade him, I just thought about it. Since Xiao Si said it, let’s just have a meal.
To be honest, in two lifetimes, he has eaten a lot of delicious food, and he is not showing off. If someone has a heart, then appreciate it.
After parking the car, the two of them entered the canteen and saw that there were already some people inside.
Xiao Si chose a seat in the corner near the stove and asked Li Long to sit down before he went to buy food.
Paying the money and the ticket, Xiao Si ordered four dishes, rice, and a bottle of wine.
"I don't drink. I'll drive back later." Li Long saw Xiao Si coming back with the wine and waved his hand hurriedly.
"I won't let you drink it. I'll let you take it back." Xiao Si put the wine aside and said, "Don't worry, it won't hurt you. You can take this wine with you and give it to the elderly at home. Wine Yes, you may not be able to buy it normally.”
Li Long took a look and saw Wuliangye.
Actually, Maotai was not as famous as Wuliangye in Northern Xinjiang at this time, because it was not popular to drink Maotai-flavor liquor in Northern Xinjiang at this time, and most people drank strong-flavor and light-flavor types.
The four dishes I ordered were also solid enough, crispy lamb leg, braised pork ribs, sweet and sour fish, and spicy chicken.
Li Long thought to himself, no matter how big my appetite is, I can't finish it.
The rice was served and the two of them chatted and ate.
Xiao Si is indeed an automobile soldier who retired from the army in March this year. He said that his current salary is quite high and the benefits are good, and he is quite satisfied.
So he will definitely complete the tasks given by Director Qian seriously.
Okay, this meal counts as a mission.
Li Long ate two bowls of rice. The rice is from Miquan, and everyone here recognizes this rice. The rice is fragrant and the vegetables taste very good. Li Long is also very particular about eating. He just picks up the vegetables himself instead of searching for them all over the plate.
After eating, there was still more than half of the food left, so Xiao Si found a plastic bag to pack it in. It was not easy to find a plastic bag at this time.
Xiao Si means to pack it up and let Li Long take it away. Li Long only took the bottle of wine and let Xiao Si take away the leftovers.
Originally, Xiao Si wanted to take Li Long around the city, but Li Long said he couldn't go any further, so he went back and didn't have anything to buy.
This time Li Long drove. After sending Xiao Si to Zhoushe, he drove there himself.
After the matter was done, Li Long really had no intention of buying anything. He planned to go to Wucheng the year before last. It would be more convenient to go there to buy new year's goods.
I was quite full, but Li Long didn’t drive too fast. There are no snowplows on the road right now. When it snows, we rely on big trucks to compact the snow. The road is covered with ice, so we can't drive fast. If we drive fast, we can easily fall into a ditch.
No way, this is the condition at this time.
This made Li Long think more and more, if he could have a machinery factory, he would be able to do these snow clearing things.
After all, the winter in northern Xinjiang is now longer than it was thirty or forty years ago, the snow is also heavy, and snow clearing is much more troublesome. (End of chapter)