dhibooks Chapter 213 Contracts
Chapter 213 Contracts
"Shanghe Village Production Team Mountain Forest Responsibility Contract of Xiyuan Town Commune"
Seeing clearly the contract on the table, Gu Mingdong's eyes lit up: "Uncle San, did the town agree?"
Uncle Gu was also smiling, nodded and said: "A few days ago I went to the commune to report the harvest of our early rice round, and the superiors were very satisfied."
"In the past two years, the enthusiasm of the production teams in the vicinity has not been good, but since our village started contracting production on a household basis, the enthusiasm of the members has rushed forward as if they had caught up with the tractors."
Isn't it true that farming for one's own family is the same as farming for the public, and one's own field cannot be taken care of wholeheartedly.
In the past, if he didn't blow the whistle, no one would go out to work, and he would be lazy if he could. Now he doesn't need to watch, which saves worry and effort.
Comparing the two, one is Shanghe Village's increasing enthusiasm for labor, and the other is the state of other production teams' fishing and laziness. Anyone with a discerning eye knows which method is more useful.
Uncle Gu said with a smile: "Although Secretary Wang didn't explicitly say that he wants to promote the practice of contracting production to households, I can see that he has this idea, but it's just because of..."
Gu Mingdong understood. Since there was no clear order from above, Secretary Wang was afraid that the trouble would end badly, so he hesitated.
Uncle Gu patted his nephew on the shoulder, and continued, "This is the first mountain forest responsibility system contract in Xiyuan Town, or even Daishan City, Adong, you have to work hard."
Gu Mingdong understood that this contract was not only won by Gu Sanshu's hard work, but also by Secretary Wang's intentions, so he must have taken some responsibility for it.
Looking down, Gu Mingdong's eyes fell on the words "major reform". This contract is different from the future contracts, with many more clauses.
For example, the last article says that a reward and compensation system is implemented for strict inspection and acceptance. Once a year, those who pass the contract will be rewarded with a base of 50 yuan, those who are excellent will be rewarded with 100 yuan, and those who violate the contract will be compensated with a base of 10-100 yuan. If it is serious, the brigade may terminate the contract in accordance with the rules.
After reading this article, Gu Mingdong raised his eyebrows: "Third Uncle, what is the standard for inspection and acceptance?"
Gu Sanshu explained with a smile: "What Secretary Wang means is that the requirements for contracting the forest are very low now, and the forest here usually doesn't produce much, and it would be a waste if the contractor does it, so we decided on this one." .”
Gu Mingdong understood, he was just afraid that someone would occupy the latrine and not shit.
After he carefully read it from beginning to end, Third Uncle Gu said again: "Ah Dong, although Secretary Wang has nodded his head now, Uncle Third still has to persuade you to think about it."
"Contracting mountain forests is different from contracting production to households. Farming does not cost money, but you have to spend money to contract forests. It takes ten years to contract from the beginning. Although the money for a piece of land is not much, it cannot stop the large area of forests. .”
Uncle Gu was very worried about his eldest nephew: "If you spend such a large amount of money, you don't know that the year of the monkey will make a sound. With this money, it's better to find a stable job, don't you think?"
Gu Mingdong was well aware of his worries, but instead persuaded him: "Third Uncle, I like Shanghe Village and our mountains and forests. Don't worry, I will never let myself lose money."
Unable to be persuaded, Gu Sanshu had no choice but to nod: "If you think it over, it's okay to read this contract, then let's find a time to make it public and tell the members about it, and if there is no objection, we can sign the contract. "
"No problem." This is what Gu Mingdong had thought about a long time ago.
But he asked suspiciously: "Third Uncle, can the contract period be longer?"
Gu Sanshu glared at him: "Ten years isn't long enough?"
"Mountains and forests are different from fields, and rice cannot be grown on the mountains. If I plant fruit trees, it will take several years for them to grow and bear fruit. If they don't just start to grow fruits at that time, the country will take back the forests."
Gu Mingdong's worry is necessary. After all, after knowing that the mountains and forests can make money, it must not be as easy as it is now to contract.
Uncle Gu thought it made sense when he heard it: "But Secretary Wang said that the contract is now contracted once a year. Considering the characteristics of the mountains and forests, it was only extended to ten years. It is impossible to extend it any longer."
Gu Mingdong suggested: "Can you add a clause at the end, after the contract expires, you have the priority contracting right under the same conditions."
Uncle Gu agreed to this matter and agreed to fight with Secretary Wang.
The uncle and nephew made an agreement on this matter, and within a few days, Gu Jianguo held a member meeting and announced it in front of everyone.
Contracting the forest?
As soon as this matter was brought up, there was a lot of discussion below.
After all, it has only been so long since the production contract has been contracted to the household, and now even the mountains and forests can be contracted!
Someone raised his hand and asked, "Captain, can this matter be accomplished? By then, we won't say that our village engages in prostitution, right?"
If it was half a year ago, Gu Jianguo might have hesitated, but now Secretary Wang gave him confidence and assured him, "Comrades, please rest assured, this is definitely in line with national policy."
For this captain, the members still trust him from the bottom of their hearts.
Immediately someone asked again: "Captain, can I engage in contracting?"
Gu Jianguo was prepared for a long time, and he was not angry. He said with a smile: "Of course, as long as everyone is interested, you can communicate with me. Mountain forests, bamboo forests, and ponds are all available, and the price varies."
As soon as he said this, the person who said he wanted to contract was immediately pushed down again.
The man muttered: "I'm not stupid, what can we do with the contracted forest here."
Bamboo forests are good, but every household has a bamboo garden, and there are too many bamboo shoots to eat, so there is no need to contract more.
Obviously, he was not the only one who thought so. After the meeting, Li Tiezhu caught up with Gu Mingdong and persuaded him: "Ah Dong, do you really want to contract the forest?"
"The mountains on our side are all rocks, and the land is too poor to grow anything. I'm afraid it will be hard to get back your money if you spend it on it."
What Li Tiezhu said was the truth, if he didn't have the ability to cover the bottom line, Gu Mingdong would definitely not dare to do this.
Knowing that, Gu Mingdong said with a smile: "The development pattern has changed in the past two years, and someone has to take this step."
Li Tiezhu said again: "Then you might as well contract the fields at the foot of the mountain. If you are poor, you can grow rice if you take care of it. Even if you can't grow rice, you can sell watermelons for money."
Gu Mingdong only said: "Mountains and forests are cheap."
Li Tiezhu looked at him helplessly, secretly thinking that the mountains and forests are cheap, but the area is large, and the sum is much more expensive than the fields.
The news spread that the old Gu's family wanted to contract the mountain forest, and the members of the production team came to persuade them out of kindness, while those who did not deal with their family watched the fun with their legs crossed.
Wang Mazi was like this, and he joked to Widow Liu in private: "See, this guy surnamed Gu is in a hurry after earning a few bucks, and even contracted the mountains and forests. , what can I do if I throw it into the mountain?"
Widow Liu also responded: "Isn't it, their family just can't save money."
"It's probably all the money earned by his younger brothers and sisters, so he doesn't feel bad about spending it." Wang Mazi said bitterly.
In short, no one is optimistic about it, even the third aunt Gu is talking about her husband: "A Dong is young and ignorant, so why don't you persuade him."
"Gu Jianguo, let me tell you, A Dong is your own nephew, don't push him into the fire pit for your own official addiction."
Gu Jianguo was so angry that he patted the table and explained: "Who do you think I am? This was proposed by Adong himself. I helped him run back and forth, and the superior finally breathed a sigh of relief. Why did you become me when you came here?" Are you addicted to being an official?"
Upon hearing this, Third Aunt Gu asked strangely, "Is it true or not, what did Ah Dong think?"
"I don't know what he thinks." Uncle Gu snorted, "You can make a fortune with this kid, and none of you are optimistic about it, just wait for him to slap you in the face in the future."
Aunt Gu sneered and said, "Then I'll wait, it's best if he slaps my face until it swells up."
It was rare for the couple to quarrel. Gu Ting looked at this and then at that, and raised her little hand and shouted: "Grandpa, Grandma, don't worry, Uncle Adong can definitely do it."
Upon hearing this, Third Aunt Gu was amused. She picked up the child, put it on her lap and kissed it, before asking: "How does my Tingting know?"
Gu Ting said with a smile: "Because Uncle Adong is very powerful, he can definitely do what he wants to do."
Uncle Gu also laughed: "Look, you can't see clearly before a child."
"You can see clearly, and you won't moan when you go home." Third Aunt Gu didn't even want to talk to him.
Compared with the gossip outside, the opinions of the old Gu family are very unified.
Gu Mingnan's expression was the most direct, holding a wad of money and putting it in front of Gu Mingdong: "Brother, you can use it, it's not enough for me to pay after I get my salary next month."
That thick wad of money is estimated to be less than a thousand dollars. It is definitely not just Gu Mingnan's own salary, there may be Qian Xiaoru's in it.
Gu Mingdong looked at him amusedly: "Are you giving me all your wealth?"
Gu Mingnan nodded as a matter of course: "Didn't you want to bun the mountain? The money in your hand is definitely not in your hand. Anyway, I am not in a hurry to spend the money. You should use these first."
"Then you don't want to buy a car anymore?" Gu Mingdong asked with a smile.
Gu Mingnan only said: "I'm not in a hurry to buy it, I haven't thought about anything, it's something that doesn't make sense at all."
Gu Mingdong said helplessly: "You took out all the money in the family, have you asked Xiaoru about this?"
"Of course." Gu Mingnan lifted his chin triumphantly, "Xiaoru listens to me, I'm the master of our family's major affairs, and Xiaoru has the final say on small matters."
Gu Mingdong could see that his brother-in-law really listened to his stupid brother, even with such a large sum of money, he could take whatever he wanted.
In fact, what he didn't know was that Qian Xiaoru knew in her heart that if Gu Mingnan proposed to give all her savings to someone else today, she would not agree, but who would let this person be the eldest brother?
After she got married, Qian Xiaoru's trust and respect for her uncle even surpassed that of her parents. She was not happy with others, but her uncle could. She was more active than her own brother.
The support from his younger brother and daughter-in-law made Gu Mingdong feel warm in his heart, but he still returned the money: "I accept the kindness from both of you, but you should take the money back."
When Gu Mingnan heard this, he was still not happy: "Brother, do you have a relationship with me now?"
Gu Mingdong smiled helplessly: "Come in with me."
After finishing speaking, he turned around and entered the room: "What are you doing in a daze, why don't you come in quickly."
Gu Mingnan was confused, and then followed into the door.
Gu Mingdong's house is as simple as ever, and it's very clean. Every time he sees Gu Mingnan, he sighs in his heart. Even without his sister-in-law, his elder brother's house is cleaner than his. It's no wonder that Xiaoru always despises him for being sloppy.
Ignoring his younger brother's emotion, Gu Mingdong opened the desk drawer and took out an envelope and a tin box.
"Open it and have a look." Gu Mingdong said.
Gu Mingnan was puzzled in his heart, he reached out and opened the envelope first: "So much money?"
He was strange in his heart. Logically speaking, the old Gu family built houses one after another, married a wife, and sent their children to college. The family shouldn't have saved so much money.
Gu Mingdong explained: "Some are exchanged for work points, some are exchanged for wild goods and eggs, but most of them are Shumei and the others doing business. I have participated in the business, and I have received a lot in the past two years."
At the beginning, Gu Mingdong didn't want to join the party, but Xie Nanshan tried his best to invite him, and even said that he would be at ease with him, so Gu Mingdong reluctantly raised the money.
In the past two years, the policy has become more and more open. Xie Nanshan and Sun Shumei have been earning money as if they were cheating, and Gu Mingdong naturally got a lot of it.
He felt that it was not good for him to lie down and wait to collect the money. He wanted to quit, but the couple still did not agree.
In Xie Nanshan's words: "Is my life not worth the money?"
In his heart, Xie Nanshan knew that Gu Mingdong had great abilities. Even his wife didn't know about these abilities, and even Gu's family members didn't know much about them. But who was Xie Nanshan, and could he let go of this opportunity to woo someone?
Gu Mingnan couldn't help being speechless: "It seems that buying and selling are indeed making money."
"Then what's in this box?" Gu Mingnan asked again.
He quickly stretched out his hand, opened the box, and was almost blinded the next moment.
Gu Mingnan pointed to the things in the box, unable to speak clearly: "Brother, this, this, why do you have here..."
He lowered his voice for fear of being overheard: "How can there be gold?"
"I picked it up in the mountains." Gu Mingdong replied lightly.
Gu Mingnan almost went crazy: "Is this something you can pick up casually, brother, tell me the truth, where did this thing come from?"
Gu Mingdong signaled him to calm down: "It was really picked up in the mountains."
Gu Mingnan was taken aback by these words, and then thought of how powerful his elder brother is. At least in their production team, they can come out of the deep mountains intact, and even make the whole village have meat to eat, and only their elder brother is the only one.
After a while, Gu Mingnan asked again: "Could it be that the rumors are true, that there are really treasures in our mountains?"
Gu Mingdong didn't answer this question, but said: "I'm showing you this, not to make you think wildly, but to let you know that our family has confidence, and you can try whatever you want, so that you won't lose your fortune and lose your vitality."
He didn't intend to take out the gold at first, but when he came in, he found that his younger brother, who was originally full of enthusiasm, suddenly became hesitant.
Gu Mingdong thought about it, and understood Gu Mingnan's worry.
He is different from before now, he is a man with a family, a wife and children, or in the bottom of Gu Mingnan's heart, he is also responsible for taking care of his eldest brother, nephew and two younger sisters.
As soon as there were too many things to consider, no matter how bold Gu Mingnan was, he also became timid.
But in fact, Gu Mingdong is not short of money at all, not to mention the treasures hidden in the big boxes in the deep mountains, but his own earning ability, money is a matter of minutes.
It's just that Gu Mingdongzhi is not here, he wants to enjoy a leisurely life more than becoming a rich man.
Having experienced the end of the world, Gu Mingdong knows very clearly that fame and fortune are like passing clouds, and everything is not as good as being happy and at ease.
But now, half of his small wish of contracting the mountain forest has been realized. It is not a dream to own such a large forest.
Of course, he doesn't fight for the country himself, but he doesn't reject his younger brothers and sisters to go out and expand the territory.
Gu Mingdong's purpose is very simple, he just told his brother intuitively and rudely, don't worry too much about money.
But Gu Mingnan didn't know what was going on in his head. His nose turned sour and his eyes turned red. A big man began to wipe his tears. While wiping his tears, he choked up and said, "Brother, you are too kind to me."
When he was young, Gu Mingnan could still watch when he cried, but now he's grown up and doesn't like to shave his beard, so he can't watch it.
Gu Mingdong twitched the corner of his mouth: "Calm down first."
But Gu Mingnan choked up and said, "I can't calm down, big brother, did you spend a lot of effort to find these things I said last time, just so that I don't have to worry about the future."
Sniffing, he continued: "Brother, you are my dear brother, the person who treats me the best in the world. I have you and Xiaoru in my life, even if I die now, it is worth it."
"The elder brother of other people's family is afraid that his younger brother will take advantage of him, and he wants to kick his younger brother out of the house if he breaks up. But you are different. I know that elder brother has me in his heart, and you always think about me."
"You raised me, let me study, found me a job, taught me how to repair cars, and even helped me marry a wife. You said that the eldest brother is like a father, and the eldest brother is not only like a father, but also does the mother's work. , I can’t afford it for the rest of my life.”
"Wooooow, why am I so lucky, even I am envious of myself."
Gu Mingdong threw a towel over: "Hurry up and wipe your face, what does it look like?"
Gu Mingnan wiped his face and blew his nose: "Brother..."
Gu Mingdong raised his brows, sneered and said, "Second brother, you flatterer, you're calling me a saint."
"Hurry up and wake me up. I'm not that good. If you're disobedient and cause trouble, I'll turn my back on you and drive you out."
This is Gu Mingdong's sincere words. He is not a good person. If his younger siblings hadn't raised him and become more obedient, caring, and filial, he wouldn't have bothered to take care of him for so long.
Thinking back when he first came here, he took over the class from the original owner, Gu Mingdong just wanted to raise him up.
How could they know that they have been raised for a long time, and the children are exceptionally sensible, and it is only through raising and raising that they develop feelings.
Even so, Gu Mingdong didn't feel how great he was.
Gu Mingnan disagreed, and insisted: "I'm not flattering, this is the truth."
"Okay, I heard." Gu Mingdong waved his hand, "This towel is for you, you can take it home and wash it yourself."
Gu Mingnan was so moved that he was punctured at the moment, and said angrily, "Brother, you actually despise me."
"What's wrong with you, I hate you when you're an adult, and you drip cat urine, and you have a snotty nose." Gu Mingdong made it clear.
Gu Mingnan felt aggrieved and said, "We are not brothers anymore, do we still have any brotherhood?"
Gu Mingdong raised his eyebrows, letting him understand.
Gu Mingnan hummed: "Brother, you have changed, you..."
Before he finished speaking, Gu Mingdong raised his hand threateningly, and Gu Mingnan jumped out like a grasshopper: "OK, OK, I knew you hated me for getting old, and now you don't want to see me anymore."
Who knew that when he opened the door and went out, his face almost exploded.
Gu Liangxing and Gu Liang outside ran away like flying in the morning, one pretending to be sweeping the floor and the other wiping the table, it was very fake at first glance.
Crying and crying in front of his elder brother, Gu Mingnan was not guilty at all, but he felt embarrassed when his two eldest nephews saw him.
"Brat, who told you to eavesdrop?" Gu Mingnan scolded.
Gu Liangxing immediately retorted: "Second Uncle, we didn't eavesdrop. You were crying so loudly that I heard it right from the door."
Gu Mingnan was very thick-skinned, and he simply broke the can and said, "What's wrong with me crying, none of you have ever cried, you two used to cry a lot when you were young."
Gu Liangxing is no longer the old Gu Liangxing, and he is not so easy to fool around. He retorted: "Second uncle, you are lying. We were both very good when we were young. We have been sensible since we were young. How could we cry with bare buttocks?"
"Why is it impossible? That is, it was inconvenient to take pictures at that time, otherwise I would have to take pictures for you." Gu Mingnan said.
Gu Liangchen suggested: "Second uncle, it's too late for the two of us, but you can find a way to buy a camera and take more pictures for Ayang and Ayue. It would be nice to show them when they grow up."
Gu Mingnan thought so too, and the three of them immediately started discussing with great interest.
"How much does the camera cost, isn't it expensive?"
"With the camera, our family doesn't have to take a family portrait once a year."
"Take more pictures for my dad, he doesn't like to take pictures, and he doesn't have many pictures."
In the end, while talking lively, someone outside shouted loudly: "Excuse me, is this the old Gu's house?"
"This voice sounds familiar." Gu Liangxing said strangely.
Gu Liangchen's face darkened slightly: "It's the people over there."
"Which side is that over there?" Gu Mingnan asked doubtfully.
"My mother's side." Gu Liangchen replied.
The uncle over there said before that he would come and have a look. The two of them had left their addresses, but they hadn't seen anyone for several months after they came back. The twins thought that the other party was just talking, and they probably wouldn't come.
Who knew that when they breathed a sigh of relief, people actually came to the door.
The three of them looked at each other, and the smile on Gu Mingnan's face also faded: "Everyone is here, so we must treat them well."
"Who's here?" Gu Mingdong came out and asked.
In a word, both Gu Mingnan and Gu Liangchen had a guilty conscience on their faces.
Gu Liangxing, on the other hand, thought less and replied directly: "It seems to be a relative from my mother's side."
Gu Mingdong glanced at their expressions, and said lightly: "Then why are you standing there, go and open the door."
"I'll go." Gu Liangchen said, walked to the yard, opened the gate, and it was indeed Li Libin standing at the door.
The strange thing is that Li Libin came here alone, and no one else from the Li family showed up.
Gu Liangchen hesitated for a moment, but still called uncle.
Li Libin responded, but his eyes looked into the room and fell on Gu Mingdong.