You need to raise your pet using a system [Era]

Chapter 73 Voting, Pressing Handprints

This conference requires each company to send at least one person.

Shihua Village is a large village after all, with quite a few people.

As a result, the venue for the conference was immediately packed with people.

Zhao Zhongcai stood at the front and explained the content of today's meeting to everyone.

"Raising pigs? That's a good thing!"

"So, if we raise one more pig next year, will we get more pork then? I agree with this suggestion!"

"I agree!"

There were those who agreed, and naturally, there were those who hesitated.

"How many pigs do you need to raise? Can they survive? What if they die along the way?"

"Eating every day is a problem!"

"And what's the plan? Each family will raise them at two different locations at home?"

"Didn't the brigade leader say that we'll build a pig farm on that wasteland at the end of the village?"

"How many are they going to raise?! Are they going to build a pig farm?"

After Zhao Zhongcai finished explaining the village's pig-raising plan for next year, he gave everyone some time to reflect and answer questions from those who came up to him.

"That's right, it's been approved by the higher-ups. It's not considered capitalism. This is a collective effort, so don't talk nonsense."

"Don't worry, the commune leaders have all signed off on it, so no one will criticize us."

"Yes, we'll start with 100 piglets for now, but it won't be easy to gather them all, so we'll take it slow. This is one of our goals!"

"Hahaha! That's right, everyone can eat meat as much as they want from now on. We raise our own pigs, how can we not be able to eat them ourselves! Let's raise them well and try to get more meat every year."

“Yes, while we’ve almost finished the work in the fields, we’ll build a pig farm at the end of the village. It counts, it counts as work points.”

"How many people are needed to raise pigs? That depends on how many piglets Yuanqing can buy next year. Anyway, this is a big event for our village. We can't hire her this time because she doesn't have the skills to raise pigs."

Zhao Zhongcai had been talking until his mouth was dry. It seemed that everyone had a general idea. He turned to look at Lu Yuanqing, who was waving the paper and pen he had prepared.

clap clap clap!

Zhao Zhongcai clasped his hands together and patted them a few times above his head.

"Alright, everyone, listen to me!!"

The crowd gradually quieted down their loud discussions. Even those who were still talking to each other could lower their voices and continue speaking as most people quieted down.

Zhao Zhongcai shouted, "We've asked everyone about the collective pig farming project. Now, let's vote by raising our hands to decide whether you agree or disagree."

Democracy means that the minority submits to the majority!

Zhao Zhongcai looked around and said, "The benefits of raising pigs are obvious, everyone knows them. As for what we're worried about, it's just the unexpected things that might happen along the way. But we can't just give up because we're afraid of difficulties! If we want to have enough to eat, we have to focus on production and work hard so we can get more grain. If we want to eat meat, we have to raise pigs well. It's the same principle!"

"Alright, I won't waste any more words. Heads of households, raise your hands if you agree to raise pigs."

As soon as Zhao Zhongcai finished speaking, those who agreed raised their hands.

Lu Yuanqing observed from the side and nodded secretly.

The number of people raising their hands was significantly higher, so this pig farming project can be considered a done deal in advance.

"No, why are you raising your hand, you old woman? Where's your Zhang Er?!"

"Hmph, this is my house, I'm in charge. My agreement is all that matters!"

"Hahaha……"

Zhao Zhongcai laughed too, "Okay, okay, it's your home, you make the decisions."

"Looks like everyone wants to eat meat!"

With many hands raised, Zhao Zhongcai wasn't worried anymore and even cracked a joke!

"Of course, only a fool wouldn't want to eat meat!"

The people who didn't raise their hands: "..."

The scene erupted in laughter again.

After laughing for a while, Zhao Zhongcai spoke again, "That's right, it's normal to want to eat meat. We all want to, which is why we need to raise pigs properly so that we can eat meat whenever we want!"

"Since everyone agrees, then the head of each family should come to Yuan Qing and put his fingerprint here. After all, we made this decision by vote!"

Forget about signing, most people can't even write their own names clearly.

Lu Yuanqing had written everyone's names on a piece of paper long ago, so they could just put their fingerprints on it when the time came.

As people swarmed around him to leave their handprints, Zhao Zhongcai grinned from ear to ear.

No wonder he values ​​Lu Yuanqing so much; look at how reliable and steady Lu Yuanqing is in his work.

It was he who suggested putting his fingerprints on the paper.

Once he puts his fingerprint on it, even if there are any problems, no one will blame him alone.

Zhao Zhongcai was afraid of situations where one person had to bear all the responsibility.

He was expressing his feelings here, but Lu Yuanqing was surrounded by people.

"Yuan Qing, where is my name?"

"Press where!"

Is that how my name is spelled?

"Yuan Qing, your handwriting looks great! It's really well written!"

Lu Yuanqing answered each person's questions one by one.

Leaving your fingerprint is mandatory.

After two years, when that group of educated youth went to the countryside, they inevitably liked to cause trouble, and they especially liked to escalate things. Of course, this was also to prevent other production brigades from becoming envious of Shihua Village's future prosperity, and they liked to falsely accuse people.

Lu Yuanqing wasn't that kind-hearted.

At first, he liked to try all sorts of things, just to make his life a little better.

At most, one reason was that I felt a little soft-hearted because I saw how poor everyone was.

But no matter how good his intentions were, he couldn't risk getting himself into trouble!

Therefore, even if he had any plans, he would discuss them with Zhao Zhongcai and never reveal them to the public.

He doesn't need empty fame; he just wants to avoid taking responsibility.

Everyone put their fingerprints on the document; this is the shared plan, a plan for everyone to live a good life together and share responsibilities.

……

After he pressed his fingerprint, the village talked about raising pigs for several days.

But while we can discuss things, we can't neglect our work in the fields.

Once the farm work became less strenuous, Zhao Zhongcai gathered people to start building a pig farm.

He originally intended to build just any old one, but Lu Yuanqing suggested building a large one.

Lu Yuanqing knew Zhao Zhongcai's concerns.

Raising pigs is one thing, but these days piglets are really hard to manage!

Lu Yuanqing's idea of ​​raising a hundred head of cattle at once is simply unrealistic.

But Lu Yuanqing knew he could get a hundred of them!

He has this much right now!

Therefore, this pig farm must be built large, so that there won't be enough space for the piglets later!

With many people and great strength, the pig farm was built in a great hurry.

It's a pity the village is poor now, otherwise we could get some red and blue bricks to build.

In the end, they could only use mud bricks, and even more of what they used were large stones that the villagers found.

After the construction was completed, Lu Yuanqing reported to Zhao Zhongcai and bought a lot of quicklime to paint on the walls.

Quicklime disinfection is quite effective against foot-and-mouth disease, swine fever, and epidemic diarrhea.

It can also absorb moisture, which is good for treating diarrhea in piglets.

"I have to say, it looks much better after being painted white!"

"Such a huge pig farm! How many pigs must it feed?!"

"The brigade leader said that Yuanqing will go out to find piglets next year, and when he brings them back, they will all be put in the pigs. It will be a spectacular sight!"

Once the pigsty was built, people would go around it every day to take a look.

As the days went by, I began to look forward to things, and I smiled more often.

Soon, the last day of the year will pass, and everyone will welcome New Year's Day.

Lu Yuanqing took Lu Mingxi to town and bought a lot of nice things to take home.

Lu Yuanhuan also temporarily forgot his stingy, oh! no, his thrifty nature, and cooked several good dishes. In particular, Lu Yuanqing brought back several portions of meat dishes from the state-run restaurant in town, and also gave one portion to Lu's uncle's family and one portion to Zhao Zhongcai's family.

The family enjoyed a delicious New Year's Day dinner together.

Two days after New Year's Day, it's Laba Festival again.

Lu Yuanhuan originally wanted to make Laba porridge, but seeing all the ingredients Lu Yuanqing brought out, she, who had only ever made a simple version, went to her uncle's house and asked her aunt for help.

The Laba porridge, with its generous fillings, was praised by everyone for being so delicious. Lu Yuanqing ate two bowls in one go, his stomach was so full.

After the Laba Festival, the Lesser Cold will soon arrive, and schools will begin their holidays.

January 19th is the Little New Year in the south.

Lu Yuanqing decided to take his bunch of kids to the county for a trip!

Because he didn't know if he could make it back that day, Lu Yuanqing even asked Zhao Zhongcai for a letter of introduction.

When traveling, you can only stay in a hotel with a letter of introduction.

Amidst Zhao Zhongcai's confusion, envy, and great admiration, Lu Yuanqing took the letter of introduction and headed straight for Lu Guobin's home.

If we really need to stay overnight in the county, we'll need Uncle Lu to help watch the house.

After he had everything sorted out, he announced the good news during dinner.

Lu Yuanbo and his group were stunned at first, then burst into laughter and screams, which almost shook the roof off.