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

Chapter 448: Climbing to the top, a glorious new chapter for Cuigu Village

With the vigorous development of various undertakings in Cui Gu Village, this small mountain village ushered in unprecedented prosperity in the 1960s.

However, Wang Dashan was not dazzled by the achievements in front of him. He knew very well that on the road of development, if he did not move forward, he would fall behind. Only by continuous innovation and breakthroughs can Cuigu Village always stay in the forefront.

The weather was particularly pleasant in the spring of that year, and Wang Dashan arrived at the cooperative's processing plant early.

Watching the workers busy processing agricultural products and handicrafts, he felt both gratified and had new thoughts.

"Lao Li, our current production and sales are pretty good, but I don't think we can be satisfied with that. We have to find a way to increase the added value of our products and make them more valuable."

Wang Dashan found Lao Li and told him his idea.

Old Li asked in confusion: "Secretary Wang, what do you mean by added value?"

Wang Dashan explained: "That is, we can't just sell raw materials or simply processed products. We need to make our products more refined and distinctive. For example, can our agricultural products be further processed into canned or pickled foods? Handicrafts can also be designed more delicately and packaged more beautifully, so that they can be sold at a higher price."

Old Li's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Secretary Wang, your idea is good. However, deep processing and packaging require new equipment and technology, and it costs money."

Wang Dashan nodded and said, "I know, so we have to find a way to raise some more funds. On the one hand, we can apply for more loans from the bank; on the other hand, we can see if we can get some support funds from higher authorities."

In order to raise funds, Wang Dashan started running around busy again.

He took the cooperative's development plan and project report and went to the county many times to communicate with relevant departments.

"Deputy County Magistrate Li, our Cuigu Village now has a certain foundation for agricultural products and handicrafts industries, but if we want to develop further, we still need some financial support. We want to engage in deep processing and packaging of products to increase the added value of our products. I hope the county can give us some support."

Wang Dashan said sincerely to Deputy County Mayor Li.

Deputy County Chief Li flipped through the report and said, "Comrade Wang Dashan, your Cuigu Village has a very clear development strategy. I've seen your project and it's really promising. Let me discuss it with the relevant departments and try to get some financial support for you."

Wang Dashan said gratefully: "Thank you, Deputy County Magistrate Li. We will work hard and live up to the county's expectations."

Thanks to Wang Dashan's efforts, Cuigu Village finally obtained some loans and support funds from higher authorities.

With the funds, Wang Dashan immediately set about introducing new equipment and technologies and hired professional technicians to come to the village for guidance.

"Master Zhang, you have to teach our workers more so that they can master the operation and deep processing technology of this new equipment as soon as possible."

Wang Dashan said to the invited technical master Master Zhang.

Master Zhang smiled and said, "Secretary Wang, don't worry, I will definitely teach you the skills. However, this technical work takes time, so you have to take your time."

Under the guidance of Master Zhang, the workers began to seriously learn new techniques and equipment operations.

After a period of hard work, Cui Gu Village has achieved remarkable results in the deep processing of agricultural products and refined packaging of handicrafts.

The newly launched canned fruits, pickled vegetables and other agricultural products have a delicious taste and exquisite packaging, and they have been loved by consumers as soon as they were launched on the market.

After being redesigned and repackaged, handicrafts have become a hot commodity in the market, and their prices have increased significantly compared to before.

At the same time, Wang Dashan has not forgotten the cultural construction of the village.

He feels that as material life improves, villagers' spiritual and cultural needs should also continue to improve.

"Fellow villagers, our village has a good cultural program now, but I think it can be enriched a little more. I want to hold a rural cultural festival to showcase our unique culture and traditional skills, so that more people can get to know our Cuigu Village."

Wang Dashan said this at a villagers' meeting.

After hearing this, the villagers applauded to show their support.

Everyone began to actively prepare for the rural cultural festival. The art troupe stepped up rehearsals of programs, craftsmen carefully prepared their works for display, and the young people in the village were responsible for arranging the venue and organizing activities.

On the day of the Rural Culture Festival, Cuigu Village was extremely lively.

Villagers from surrounding villages came to participate, and many tourists from the city also came to participate.

On the stage, actors from the art troupe performed wonderful programs, including traditional operas, cheerful dances, and sketches full of life.

The audience watched the show with great interest, bursting into applause and laughter from time to time.

In the cultural exhibition area, a wide variety of handicrafts such as bamboo weaving and embroidery attracted the attention of many people.

Craftsmen such as Aunt Liu and Sister Zhang demonstrated the production process on site, which amazed everyone.

"Wow, these handicrafts are so beautiful, it's amazing."

a tourist in the city exclaimed.

Wang Dashan was busy among the crowd, looking at the lively scene, his heart filled with joy.

He knew that this was not just a cultural event, but also a good opportunity for Cui Gu Village to showcase itself and enhance its influence.

After the cultural festival, Cui Gu Village became even more famous.

More and more people have learned about this small mountain village full of vitality and cultural heritage, and more and more people are coming here to travel and cooperate.

However, there are always some problems on the road to development.

With the increase in the number of tourists, the traffic pressure in the village is also increasing.

The original roads can no longer meet the traffic needs of vehicles and pedestrians, and congestion often occurs.

"Secretary Wang, this road is too narrow. It's extremely congested during the tourist season. We need to find a way to widen it."

The cadres in charge of tourism management reported the matter to Wang Dashan.

Wang Dashan frowned and said, "I've noticed this problem, too. It looks like we need to make more efforts to widen the road. This is not an easy task. It requires occupying some villagers' land and costs a lot of money."

In order to solve the problem of road widening, Wang Dashan began to persuade the villagers from door to door.

"Brother Zhao, this road widening may occupy some of your land. Can you support the work of the village?"

Wang Dashan came to Brother Zhao's house.

Brother Zhao said hesitantly: "Secretary Wang, I also want to support the village, but this land is my family's food grain land. If it is occupied, my family's grain production may be affected."

Wang Dashan patiently explained, "Brother Zhao, I know your difficulties. However, the widening of this road will be of great benefit to the development of our village. In the future, more people will come to visit, and our agricultural products and handicrafts will sell better, and everyone's income will increase. The village will also give you a certain amount of compensation, and you will not suffer any loss."

After Wang Dashan's patient persuasion, Brother Zhao finally agreed.

Thanks to Wang Dashan's efforts, most villagers supported the road widening project.

In terms of funding, Wang Dashan once again raised funds from various sources. In addition to the village's own fundraising, he also obtained some support funds from the transportation department.

The road widening project started smoothly and the construction site was bustling with activity.

Wang Dashan goes to the construction site every day to check the progress and supervise the quality.

"Everyone, please work harder and make sure the road is repaired so that our village's transportation will be more convenient and development will be smoother."

Wang Dashan shouted to the workers.

With everyone's joint efforts, the road widening project was completed on time.

The wide and flat road leads to Cui Gu Village, bringing new opportunities for the village's development.

In the tide of the times in the 1960s, Wang Dashan led the villagers of Cui Gu Village to work hard and forge ahead, and achieved remarkable achievements in agriculture, tourism, handicrafts, cultural construction and other aspects.

Cui Gu Village has become a well-known wealthy and civilized village, and Wang Dashan has become the backbone and leader in the hearts of the villagers.

On a starry night, Wang Dashan stood on the high slope at the entrance of the village, looking at the brightly lit village, his heart filled with pride and emotion.

He knows that Cui Gu Village still has a long way to go in its development and that more challenges and opportunities are waiting for them in the future.

But he firmly believes that as long as everyone unites as one, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome, and the future of Cui Gu Village will definitely be better.

“Fellow villagers, let us work together to create a brighter future for Cuigu Village!”

Wang Dashan shouted loudly to the night sky, and his voice echoed in the valley for a long time...