Siheyuan: I am protecting Shazhu, who dares to object?

Chapter 238 Domestic Cooperation and Technology Inheritance

In the glorious history of Guangming Factory's active expansion of the international market, Wang Dashan, an ambitious and visionary leader, has always had a profound insight into the key significance of domestic cooperation and technology inheritance.

The vast land in China is like a vast ocean with endless potential, and its diverse agricultural production environment is like wonderful islands of various shapes in the ocean. It not only provides a solid foundation for Guangming Factory's technological innovation and practice, but also is a warm cradle for cultivating a new generation of agricultural machinery talents, and is pregnant with countless hopes and possibilities.

On this day, the sun was shining all over the earth. With deep nostalgia for the past and eager anticipation for the future development of the countryside, Wang Dashan embarked on the journey back to the village where he had once worked as a sent-down youth.

Along the way, he looked at the ever-changing scenery outside the car window, his thoughts running wild like a horse without a rein.

The youthful years in the past when he sweated and toiled on this land slowly unfolded in his mind like a series of vivid paintings.

Those days of sharing weal and woe with his fellow villagers and struggling side by side became the most precious treasure in his life and were deeply engraved in the depths of his soul.

Finally, the car slowly drove into the village.

Wang Dashan got out of the car. The familiar land under his feet exuded the unique fragrance of soil, which instantly brought his memory back to the distant past.

To him, the scene in the village was like an old friend whom he had met again after a long absence, whose familiarity was comforting; it was also like a newcomer who had quietly transformed, whose unfamiliarity was filled with surprise and expectation.

What was familiar were the rolling farmlands, like the earth's golden clothes, swaying gently in the breeze, as if telling him the story of the years; and the simple and honest smiles of the villagers, like the warm spring sun, instantly dispelling the fatigue and haze in his heart.

What is strange is that many remarkable new changes have taken place in the village.

Some brand-new agricultural facilities, like messengers of science and technology, are distributed in an orderly manner in the fields, demonstrating the strong pulse of progress of the times.

Wang Dashan first went straight to the home of the old village party secretary.

The old branch secretary seemed to have had a premonition and had been waiting at the door.

When he saw Wang Dashan, the old branch secretary's weather-beaten face instantly broke into a smile as bright as a flower. He excitedly walked up to him and said in a trembling voice: "Dashan, you are finally back! Our village has been talking about you and Guangming Factory. You have made such a big name for yourself outside, but don't forget our poor and remote village."

Wang Dashan's eyes were slightly red. He held the old branch secretary's rough but powerful hand tightly, as if holding the deep friendship of the whole village, and said sincerely: "Old branch secretary, I am thinking about the development of the village. No matter where I go, this village will always be my root, and I will never forget it. This time I came back just to take a closer look at what other areas in agricultural production our village needs Guangming Factory's help. The development of our village is my top priority."

The two walked into the house hand in hand. Although the furnishings in the house were simple and rustic, they were filled with the warmth and intimacy of home.

They sat in the slightly shabby but warm house and began to chat enthusiastically about the current agricultural situation in the village.

The old branch secretary sighed softly, his eyes revealing a trace of worry and helplessness, and he slowly said: "Dashan, you know the current situation in the village. Most of the young people are attracted by the outside world and go out to work. There are fewer and fewer people left to farm, and the remaining ones are basically elderly people. Although the village has purchased some new agricultural machinery and equipment a few days ago, everyone still knows nothing about the operation and maintenance of these things. In many cases, they can only rely on the experience passed down by their ancestors to farm. The efficiency is really not improving, which is really worrying."

Wang Dashan frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he raised his head, his eyes firm and confident, and said: "Old Party Secretary, this is indeed a big problem that needs to be solved urgently. But don't worry, Guangming Factory can carry out agricultural machinery technical training activities in the village, and formulate a detailed and comprehensive training plan specifically for the actual situation in the village. We will invite the factory's skilled and experienced technical backbones to be lecturers, starting from the most basic knowledge, in the most easy-to-understand way, so that everyone can understand and learn. It's like teaching a child to walk hand in hand, step by step, until everyone has mastered it proficiently."

The old branch secretary's eyes suddenly lit up, and his originally dim eyes were instantly illuminated by the light of hope. He said excitedly: "That's great! In this way, the village's agricultural production efficiency will definitely rise like a rocket. However, Dashan, there is still a headache. The repair parts of these agricultural machinery are sometimes like playing hide-and-seek, and you can't find them no matter how hard you try. Once the equipment breaks down, you have to wait a long time to repair it, which will delay the farming season. The harvest of a season may be delayed. What do you think we can do about this?"

Wang Dashan raised his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile, and answered patiently: "Old Party Secretary, we have considered this a long time ago. Guangming Factory can set up a small agricultural machinery parts storage point in the village and regularly arrange special personnel to replenish commonly used parts. In this way, once there is a failure in the equipment, the parts can be replaced in time like taking medicine for a patient, so as not to delay everyone's work. Moreover, we can also select some young people in the village who are smart and willing to endure hardships, train them to become part-time agricultural machinery repairers, and give them systematic and comprehensive technical guidance and training, so that they can easily solve some common faults in the village. This is like training a group of 'agricultural machinery doctors' for the village, who are on call at any time to protect everyone's agricultural machinery."

Afterwards, Wang Dashan went straight to the farmland in the village.

At this time, several old farmers were working hard in the fields. They were bent over, and the farm tools in their hands were shining silver in the sun.

Seeing this, Wang Dashan walked over quickly, with a friendly smile on his face, and greeted them warmly.

An old farmer looked up, a hint of surprise flashed in his cloudy eyes. He recognized Wang Dashan and grinned, saying, "Dashan, you are a big factory director now, and you still think about us old farmers. Look at your clothes, they are very different from when you were farming in the village."

Wang Dashan said quickly: "Uncle, I will always be a member of our village. No matter how my status changes, my feelings for this land and fellow villagers will never change. I see that everyone is working very hard. How is the use of agricultural machinery in our village? Is it not very convenient to use?"

The old farmer shook his head helplessly, leaning the hoe on the ground, and sighed: "This agricultural machinery is a good thing, but I just don't know how to use it. Sometimes it's better to farm the land the old way. Take the seed drill for example. The spacing of the seeds it sows is always uneven, and I don't know how to adjust it. If the harvest is not good, all my work for the year will be in vain."

Wang Dashan squatted down, his eyes focused and serious, carefully checked the structure of the seeder, then stood up and patiently explained to the old farmers: "Uncle, the spacing of this seeder can be adjusted. You see there is an adjustment lever here, just like the FM knob of a radio. By turning this lever, you can change the spacing of the seeds. Let me show you."

As he spoke, Wang Dashan rolled up his sleeves and operated the seeder himself. His movements were skillful and smooth, like a skilled dancer dancing on the stage.

After adjusting the spacing, the sowing demonstration was carried out smoothly. The seeds were evenly sown in the soil, as if foreshadowing the hope of a good harvest.

The old farmers gathered around, staring at the seed drill with expressions of curiosity and amazement on their faces.

An old farmer smacked his lips and said, "Dashan, I didn't know there are so many tricks to this seed drill. It would be great if you could tell me more about it. I have an old mind, so I really need to learn a lot about these new gadgets."

Wang Dashan wiped the sweat from his forehead, stood up, and said seriously, "Uncle, don't worry. Guangming Factory will organize systematic training in the village, and everyone will be able to learn it. Moreover, we also want to hear your opinions and suggestions on agricultural machinery. After all, you work in the fields and have the most say. You can tell us what you think needs to be improved and what functions are not practical. Only in this way can we produce agricultural machinery that is more suitable for everyone."

After hearing this, the old farmers immediately became excited and started talking about it.

Some old farmers said loudly: "There are too many operating buttons on this farm machinery. Sometimes I can't tell them apart with my presbyopic eyes. I hope it can be made simpler and easier to understand."

Another old farmer also agreed: "Most of the land in our village is small, and it is difficult for these large agricultural machinery to turn in the fields. Can we make some small agricultural machinery suitable for small farmlands?"

Wang Dashan listened carefully and quickly took notes in a notebook. He knew very well that these were the most real and valuable voices from the fields, and could provide crucial directional guidance for Guangming Factory's product improvements.

After returning to Guangming Factory, Wang Dashan immediately organized a meeting of the factory's technical and management personnel to discuss important issues regarding cooperation with domestic rural areas.

Wang Dashan said solemnly and firmly at the meeting: "Comrades, we cannot just keep our eyes on the international market. Domestic rural areas are also our important positions and the foundation we cannot ignore. We must skillfully apply the advanced experience and cutting-edge technology accumulated in international cooperation to the development of domestic rural areas. Through close cooperation with rural areas, we can not only effectively improve the production efficiency of domestic agriculture, but also pass on our agricultural machinery technology and cultivate a new generation of agricultural talents for this land. This is our unshirkable responsibility and mission."

Zhao Gang, the director of the technical department, nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "Director Wang, I think we can develop some customized agricultural machinery products based on the agricultural characteristics of different regions in China. Take the paddy fields in the south as an example. The paddy fields there are extremely muddy, and the passability and adaptability of agricultural machinery are extremely high. We must fully consider the special environment of paddy fields and the unique requirements of rice planting in the design. For example, increase the tread depth of the tires, improve the waterproof performance of the chassis, optimize the transplanting mechanism, and ensure the accuracy and stability of transplanting. Only in this way can agricultural machinery be like a fish in water in the paddy fields and exert its maximum efficiency."

Sales Manager Xiao Li then said: "Our domestic sales strategy also needs to keep pace with the times and make drastic adjustments. We can't just sell products, but also provide all-round, one-stop quality services. This includes detailed pre-sales technical training so that farmers can know the products well before buying; professional installation and commissioning during sales to ensure that the products can be put into use smoothly; and timely after-sales maintenance so that farmers have no worries during use. We can establish a huge service network covering rural areas across the country, like a tightly interwoven network, so that farmers can feel the caring care of Guangming Factory no matter where they are."

Wang Dashan smiled and nodded in agreement with satisfaction: "What everyone said makes a lot of sense. We must further strengthen our in-depth cooperation with domestic agricultural research institutes and universities. They have rich theoretical research results, like a treasure house of endless wisdom, and we have solid practical experience and strong production and manufacturing capabilities. The combination of the two is like an indestructible sword, which will surely promote the innovative development of my country's agricultural machinery technology and open up a brand new world."

Soon after, with the joint efforts and active promotion of many parties, Guangming Factory successfully reached a far-reaching cooperation intention with a well-known agricultural university in China.

At the signing ceremony, the atmosphere was warm and solemn, and Wang Dashan had an in-depth and candid exchange with the president of the Agricultural University.

The principal said with deep emotion: "Director Wang, the process of agricultural modernization is like a high-speed train, which is getting faster and faster. Agricultural machinery undoubtedly plays an extremely important role as a driving wheel. Our school has always been committed to in-depth research on agricultural science and technology, but unfortunately, many achievements are like birds trapped in a cage, and it is difficult to break through many obstacles and transform into actual productivity. This cooperation with Guangming Factory is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us, as if it has opened a door to a vast world for us."

Wang Dashan responded with a smile, his eyes revealing his firm confidence in future cooperation: "President, Guangming Factory also urgently needs the strong scientific research support from your school. We hope to work together to carry out some forward-looking and breakthrough cutting-edge technology research projects, such as further optimization and upgrading of intelligent agricultural machinery to make them more intelligent, efficient and convenient; innovative exploration of agricultural waste treatment technology to transform those wastes that were once a headache into valuable resources. At the same time, we can also provide your students with rich and diverse internship and employment opportunities, so that they can temper themselves and thrive in the furnace of practice. This is a mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation, which will surely inject a steady stream of powerful impetus into the development of my country's agriculture."

As the cooperation project was being carried out in full swing, the technical staff of Guangming Factory and the professors and students of the Agricultural University, like comrades-in-arms with similar aspirations, formed a dynamic and creative R&D team.

They focused their attention on a series of thorny problems in domestic agricultural production, such as water-saving irrigation in arid areas and terrace farming in mountainous areas, and carried out in-depth and meticulous research and exploration.

At a seminar on water-saving irrigation technology in arid areas, the atmosphere was warm and active, and sparks of ideas continued to collide in the air.

A professor at an agricultural university took the lead in proposing a highly innovative irrigation concept: "We can cleverly draw on Israel's advanced drip irrigation technology, but we must not copy it mechanically. Instead, we must closely combine the unique soil and climate characteristics of my country's arid regions to develop a more intelligent and precise drip irrigation system. This system is like a caring housekeeper. It can monitor key factors such as soil moisture, temperature, and light in real time through high-precision sensors, and then use advanced algorithms to automatically adjust the amount and time of drip irrigation, truly achieving precise irrigation and maximizing the value of every drop of water."

Dr. Zhang, a technical expert at Guangming Plant, nodded slightly, fell into a moment of contemplation and then said: "Professor, this idea is indeed very innovative and points us in the right direction. We can deeply optimize the material and structure of the drip irrigation pipe, adopt new composite materials, improve the uniformity and stability of drip irrigation, and ensure that every drop of water can evenly nourish the root system of crops. At the same time, we will fully develop a set of intelligent control systems that perfectly match it, make full use of the Internet of Things technology, realize remote monitoring and operation, and allow farmers to easily control the irrigation situation while sitting at home, just as convenient as controlling a remote control in their hands."

The students were also infected by the warm discussion atmosphere and actively participated in the discussion.

A vibrant graduate student said excitedly with shining eyes: "We can also further consider adding some nutrients and biological agents to the irrigation water, so that we can provide sufficient nutrients for crops and effectively prevent and treat pests and diseases while irrigating, achieving a magical effect of killing two birds with one stone. This is like preparing a nutritious meal for crops, allowing them to thrive and resist the invasion of various pests and diseases."

Wang Dashan sat quietly aside, listening carefully to everyone's discussion, a gratified smile gradually appearing on his face.

His heart was filled with firm confidence, as if he had already seen the beautiful scene of these innovative ideas and technologies taking root, blossoming and bearing fruit in the vast fields.

He firmly believes that through such close cooperation, it will be able to bring new vitality and hope to the development of domestic agriculture, making this ancient land shine more brightly.

With the steady progress of domestic cooperation projects, Guangming Factory's influence in domestic rural areas is gradually expanding like ripples.

More and more rural areas have begun to widely use Guangming Factory's agricultural machinery products and advanced agricultural technologies, and agricultural production efficiency has been significantly improved, as if giving rural development wings to take off.

At the same time, Guangming Factory has also carefully cultivated a group of outstanding agricultural machinery technical talents from rural areas. They are like sparks, and have become Guangming Factory's technology communicators and caring service providers in rural areas of China, injecting a continuous endogenous driving force into the process of agricultural modernization in rural areas.