flstandardbreds Chapter 332 Pay off the debt
Chapter 332 Pay off the debt
In the first half of the year, severe drought continued in the north.
Many provinces and regions have been lacking rain and snow since last autumn. In some areas, the drought period lasted as long as 300-400 days. The affected area reached 2319.1 million hectares, with 1420 million hectares severely affected.
Rivers in some areas have been dry for a long time, and more than 800 million people lack drinking water.
In summer and autumn, the areas affected by drought in seven southern provinces and regions were all over 7 hectares. In some provinces, the drought lasted for seven months, and the southwestern provinces suffered consecutive droughts in winter and spring.
However, heavy rains and floods are frequent in the eastern coastal provinces and regions.
In the past five months, 5 typhoons have made landfall in the southeastern coastal areas, nearly twice the previous average. The typhoon transit time is as long as 11-10 hours, more than three times the average of previous years.
Rural areas across the country suffered from severe natural disasters not seen in nearly a hundred years, with the affected area reaching 9 million mu, accounting for more than half of the country's cultivated land.
Among them, 3 to 4 million mu of land were severely affected, and many farmlands even had no harvest.
1.2 million people are short of food nationwide, and the population in many places has dropped sharply...
Relying on the foreign debt owed by my country, the Soviet Union attempted to dictate my country's internal affairs.
In October 60, in order to protect my country's sovereignty and independent status, Sino-Soviet relations broke down, and the Soviet side demanded that my country repay its debts as soon as possible.
The top leader directly issued instructions that even if they had to tighten their belts, the debt had to be repaid within five years, and he took the lead in not eating meat to show his determination to tighten his belt and repay the debt.
my country's industrial development has only been around for a dozen years and cannot become the main force in repaying Soviet debts.
At present, the agricultural economy occupies the dominant position, so the primary industry, which has a relatively advantageous position, such as pork, eggs, fruits, tea, textiles and other agricultural and sideline products are used to repay debts.
In recent years, large-scale natural disasters have occurred frequently, causing a serious reduction in grain production in the entire country.
No matter how difficult the days are, we must stick to the path of independence and self-reliance. As the saying goes, "If you can't make money, you have to fight for your dignity." Under the call of the Party Central Committee, the people of the whole country gritted their teeth, tightened their belts, worked together, just to pay off the debt as soon as possible without being constrained by others. This is the belief of all the people.
In this way, the whole country began a joint effort to repay the debt. They worked hard in agricultural production, reclaimed a large amount of wasteland, planted grain, and shipped all the saved eggs, fruits, meat, etc. to the Soviet Union to repay the debt.
However, relying solely on agricultural products to repay debts is both disadvantageous and unpopular.
The Soviet Union had extremely strict requirements for agricultural products sent to China. If they did not meet their regulations, they would refuse to accept them. For example, eggs that were too small would not be accepted, and fruits and meat that were not fresh would not be accepted.
Due to the long distance between the two countries and the inability to refrigerate and preserve goods, many things spoil during transportation, causing great waste.
Moreover, the added value of agricultural products themselves is very low, and using them to repay debts is like a drop in the bucket. In addition, with frequent disasters in the country and the shortage of agricultural and sideline products, it is undoubtedly a burden.
Finally, after communicating with the Soviet Union, the central government decided to use ore to repay the debt.
The government urgently dispatched personnel to various locations to survey locations, collect and dig for minerals.
Jiang Yiming volunteered and took a team of soldiers to the mining area to assist in mining.
Shen Boxuan and her husband Ye Fanqiu both knew some knowledge about geological surveys. They wanted to contribute to the country, so they sent their two children back to their grandparents and followed the survey team to various mountainous areas...
Although my country has abundant mineral resources, the areas where they are distributed have harsh natural environments and limited tools, making mining very difficult.
No one backed down. Even in the harsh winter conditions with temperatures of minus 40 degrees Celsius, workers and soldiers from all corners of the country still worked day and night to drill blast holes in the cold wind in order to pay off the debt as soon as possible...
(One of the mines used to pay off debts)
Due to the tight food supply, by November the school was unable to afford the meals for all the teachers and students and required all students to transfer their household registration and food and oil relations back home.
Zhou Jiaguang and Dawa were overjoyed when they heard the news.
The two told Zhou Rong that after school started, the standard of breakfast supply was lowered again, and it was usually sorghum porridge.
This sorghum paste is red in color, has a stale fishy smell, is very magnetic, and cannot be picked apart with chopsticks. It is a good material for making paste.
When eating, the fishy smell hits the nose and chokes the throat. The two said that they often can't eat anymore after a few bites and wait for lunch with empty stomachs.
All students have to "help in the kitchen" once a month, which means doing chores in the kitchen, helping to pick, wash and cut vegetables.
Zhou Jiaguang said that when he went to help in the kitchen, he saw the chef standing on the stove, waving a shovel to fry a big pot of cabbage.
Before turning it over a few times, pour in a basin of water, scoop in a ladle of salt, and cook it. When it is cooked, take out a bottle of oil and carefully pour two or three tablespoons of it. It is just a token of appreciation and there is a little oiliness in it.
Recently, I don’t even have any fun, just boiled cabbage, winter melon and radish in plain water.
If he continues to eat like this, he will probably get hepatitis and edema.
Although Da Wa did not express any opinion, he nodded to show his approval every time Zhou Jiaguang said something.
Zhou Rong said: "This year, disasters continued to hit all parts of the country, and the Soviet Union forced us to repay our debts. The food supply has become even tighter. At least the city has relief food, but the countryside is in dire straits.
The wild fruits and vegetables on the mountain, as well as the edible things at home, were all eaten by the villagers. Many people died of hunger and disease. You must cherish the happy days you have now. "
Zhou Jiaguang: "I have always kept the happiness and suffering in my heart. When I went to college, I worked hard to learn about machine research and development, and strived to create powerful farming machines to reduce the burden on farmers, improve efficiency, and let them never go hungry again.
Big Baby, do you want to realize this dream with me? "
Big Baby: "No, I want to study physics and invent powerful weapons to deter villains and improve our international competitiveness."
Zhou Rong: "Your dreams are all good. Qi Guang, you have already accumulated some experience in the field of radio. When you are admitted to university, I hope you will continue to delve into this field. A strong country in science and technology is more valuable than inventing farming machines."
Zhou Jiaguang: "Okay, I'll listen to you, elder sister!"
On January 61, 1, the municipal party committee proposed that four campaigns should be vigorously carried out this year: namely, vegetables should be the focus in the first quarter, and fishery production and the supply of high-end candies and pastries should be well grasped.
In the second quarter, we will focus on the prepared food and catering industries and restore restaurants; in the third quarter, we will focus on light industry; and in the fourth quarter, we will focus on high-end products in light industry.
On February 2 (the 8rd day of the twelfth lunar month), the entire city began to supply high-end candies and cakes at high prices. This was one of the important measures to withdraw money and adjust the economy.
In order to ensure the production and supply of high-end candies and cakes, each district has established a leading group or command center.
Several restaurants are open in each district to sell high-end meals, with no limit on quantity and no tickets required.
There is no shortage of rich people in the city, only a shortage of food.
In every restaurant, people queuing up to eat stretch from upstairs to downstairs, and even across the alley from one end to the other.
Some people, curious about what the restaurant sells, also queue up, and after finding out that a fried dough stick costs 30 cents, a happy dumpling costs 50 cents, and a dish costs 1.5 yuan, they quickly leave the queue, using the excuse that they have something to do at home...