Chapter 3158
Can Ginseng Be Grown?
Chapter 3158 Can Ginseng Be Grown?
On his way back to the Ninth Department, Yang Xiaotao successfully signed a series of unequal treaties with Xiao Wei.
First, Yang Xiaotao needed to find wood for Xiaowei, including but not limited to 'lightning-struck wood'.
Of course, Yang Xiaotao couldn't do this on his own; he mainly needed Zhou Shenghong's help.
Secondly, they actually wanted him to go out for a "stroll" instead of staying at home all the time.
It feels like raising a child, except this kid can go to many places on his own, but he insists on having an adult accompany him.
Of course, there were some places she really couldn't have gone to without Yang Xiaotao taking her.
Third, you should talk to her more than a hundred times every day.
Yang Xiaotao admitted that he hadn't done a good job and often neglected his child's feelings, and he would definitely change in the future!
Fourth, you must…
In short, Yang Xiaotao paid a huge price to satisfy the child's demands, but finally managed to appease the little guy.
As for the final agreed-upon result, it was that Xiaowei would go to the pharmaceutical factory regularly to work and complete the reprocessing.
However, the intensity of the work was much less, and Yang Xiaotao couldn't let his child get too tired, so after careful consideration, he decided to reduce the energy concentration.
Originally, the golden gourd's energy was one-tenth that of the small gourd, but this time Yang Xiaotao directly changed it to one-twentieth.
The energy of the green gourd has also been reduced to one-thirtieth.
The advantage of this is that Xiaowei only needs to take a bath in the medicine jar.
As for how to divide and manage the energy, that depends on Xiaowei's skills.
Back at the Ninth Division, Yang Xiaotao summoned Lao Hong, Yang Youning, Chen Gong, and Wang Guodong to Li Hongfeng's office.
As soon as they sat down, Yang Xiaotao told them the news he had heard from Old Chen.
There was a moment of silence in the office, then the group immediately became excited.
"So, in other words, we've essentially completed the mission ahead of schedule?"
Yang Youning suddenly spoke up, and Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Yes, but we only achieved the goal in theory."
"To complete this, we need to see when the pharmaceutical company will produce the medicine and deliver it to the recipient."
Yang Youning rubbed his hands together with delight upon hearing this, and then said directly, "That's hard to say."
“We’ll have the pharmaceutical factory ramp up production. At the current rate, we can complete the order in less than a month.”
"The ones produced later will probably make even more money."
Upon hearing this, Chen Gong immediately said, "Yes, yes, this time we're not only aiming for over 300 billion, I think 400 billion is also possible."
Yang Xiaotao smiled upon hearing this, feeling both happy and relieved.
Since the meeting in February, the weight that had been pressing down on us has finally been lifted.
Why are you upset?
Seeing everyone so happy, Yang Youning immediately added, "Since we've completed the mission, I suggest we have a proper celebration this year."
"We must celebrate!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Gong immediately understood Yang Youning's meaning, and then acted as a straight man, while also winking at Wang Guodong, who nodded repeatedly.
The moment the two of them said that, the atmosphere in the office immediately improved.
"Old Yang and Old Chen are right. It just so happens that this year is also our Ninth Division's Spring Festival performance."
"I think we can start preparing in advance."
Old Hong also agreed, saying that Li Hongfeng also felt it was necessary.
After all, spiritual development is also an important part of revolutionary construction.
Comrades, you must not only work hard in the factory, but also know the importance of your work to the revolution.
Moreover, this cultural performance was also an awards ceremony.
Rewarding those who have made contributions motivates them to strive for higher goals.
In addition, it provides a role model for others to learn from.
After listening, Yang Xiaotao pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
After all, this Spring Festival cultural performance was initiated by the Ninth Bureau and is an important part of the Ninth Bureau.
In retrospect, since 1966, a biennial arts festival has become a fixed cultural activity in the Ninth Division.
It has been held four times now, and this year marks the fifth time.
This time, Yang Xiaotao felt it would be a very important one.
"I agree in principle."
Seeing that several people were looking at him, Yang Xiaotao followed their lead and spoke.
Yang Youning and Chen Gong both chuckled upon hearing this; the longer they had to prepare, the more confident they were in doing a better job.
"However, don't spread the mission objective around. Just the few of us know about it."
"We also need to give some instructions to the pharmaceutical company."
"We can be high-profile in what we do, but we should be low-profile in our personal lives."
"Furthermore, the leaders don't want to see a loud and boisterous Ninth Department."
Upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's reminder, Yang Youning immediately understood and assured him, "This is easy to handle. Let the cultural troupe make preparations first."
"After the Gregorian New Year, we'll issue a notice about the Spring Festival performance, just like in previous years, and no one else can say anything about it."
Li Hongfeng thought it was a good idea, "I agree."
I agree.
Lao Hong, Chen Gong, and the others all agreed, and Yang Xiaotao also thought it was feasible.
Therefore, the task of organizing this year's Spring Festival performance was entrusted to Yang Youning in secret.
"It seems we need to prepare for all the awards in advance."
Suddenly, Lao Hong said with a smile.
Then Yang Xiaotao sighed and said, "This is much more difficult than three hundred billion."
The crowd was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.
As the laughter subsided, Yang Xiaotao took out cigarettes and everyone lit them, filling the room with smoke. They then began to chat.
With the goal achieved, not only did Yang Xiaotao have a weight lifted off his shoulders, but Lao Hong and Li Hongfeng also felt much more relaxed.
There's even a sense of relief, like, whatever happens, happens, I've already achieved my goal.
Of course, this was just a fleeting illusion.
The things that need to be done still need to be done.
"Mr. Yang, given the current situation, should we take some safety measures?"
Wang Guodong said earnestly, puffing on his cigarette.
Clearly, the events in West Germany last time had a significant impact on it.
After returning, he became much more serious and considered things more comprehensively than before.
This is also what Yang Xiaotao wants to see.
"Old Wang, what do you suggest we do?"
Yang Youning spoke directly. Wang Guodong stubbed out his cigarette and then said, "The raw materials for this special medicine must be guaranteed; there can't be any problems."
"When I went to the hospital a couple of days ago to take my elderly relative for a check-up, I talked to the doctor and he said that the quantity of many Chinese herbal medicines has decreased significantly."
"In some places, the reclamation of farmland and the burning of forests and mountains have deprived many medicinal herbs of their growing environment, resulting in a sharp reduction in yield."
"This makes them think long and hard when ordering and picking up their medicine."
"Moreover, there aren't many wild ginsengs left these days, and now that our medicine is available, it's going to be a huge hit."
"So it's best to prepare in advance and be prepared for any eventuality!"
After Wang Guodong finished speaking, Yang Youning patted him on the shoulder with a smile, "Old Wang, not bad, you've considered this matter quite thoroughly!"
Wang Guodong smiled. He wasn't ignorant of these things before, otherwise he wouldn't have become the workshop director of the steel rolling mill.
I used to think that as long as I followed the Ninth Department and worked diligently, that would be enough. I was just a good executor, and I would never lack food or clothing for the rest of my life.
But after going outside, I realized that since it was my turn to do something, I had to take a stand.
We must also recognize our place and do what we are supposed to do.
Yang Xiaotao nodded after hearing this, "Talk to Director Bai about this and see if she has any connections to obtain the medicine."
"If all else fails, we can lease a hilltop and grow our own medicinal herbs and ginseng."
Li Hongfeng was somewhat surprised to hear Yang Xiaotao say this, "Ginseng, can it be grown?"
Yang Xiaotao shrugged. "What's wrong with that? If we can grow grains, why can't we grow ginseng?"
"Moreover, people started planting it a long time ago. You can ask Lao Yang if you don't believe me."
Then he looked at Yang Youning and said, "Old Yang, you've lived in Northeast China before, what do you think, is it possible?"
Yang Youning was unsure of what to do.
He didn't even know if ginseng could be grown.
As for those years in Northeast China, he had heard of people going into the mountains to dig for ginseng, but he had never heard of anyone growing ginseng.
But Yang Xiaotao was speaking with such conviction that he really couldn't make up his mind.
He pretended to think for a while, then nodded and said, "It should be possible to plant it. Wheat and corn grow in the ground too, don't they?"
"This ginseng, right? It's also underground, so maybe it can be grown, right?"
As Yang Youning spoke, he winked at Chen Gong, who immediately nodded, "Yes, yes, that makes sense."
Then he looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "I think that makes sense too!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded, because the practice of cultivating ginseng had indeed occurred in later generations.
Of course, artificially cultivated ginseng is definitely not as effective as wild ginseng.
After all, time is a factor.
One of them absorbed the essence of the sun and moon and grew for ten or twenty years.
It can be formed in three to five years with artificial regulation.
Which one is better is obvious at a glance.
However, it's a bit rushed to do this right now, so we still need to find a professional to do it.
Coincidentally, he did know a group of capable people.
"I'll ask the Academy of Agricultural Sciences later, maybe they can help!"
Then, turning to Wang Guodong, he said, "Uncle Wang, since you've brought this up, how about you follow up on it?"
Wang Guodong didn't refuse, "Okay, no problem for me."
"That's good!"
Yang Xiaotao said happily, "If someone can stand up and help, then I can have an easier time too."
After they finished speaking, they walked out of the office.
When Yang Xiaotao returned to his office, Liu Lixue and the other woman looked at him with a constant smile on his face, filled with curiosity.
But since Yang Xiaotao didn't say anything, they couldn't ask.
Fortunately, Yang Xiaotao's phone call with the pharmaceutical factory gave them some information.
Then came the joy, the happiness, and the pride of being a member of the Nine Departments.
After calling the pharmaceutical factory, Yang Xiaotao called the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
"Old Gao, it's me, Yang Xiaotao. You can't even recognize my voice?"
Gao Yufeng answered the phone, but he didn't recognize Yang Xiaotao's voice at first.
"Oh, Teacher Yang, what a rare guest!"
Hearing Gao Yufeng's teasing, Yang Xiaotao laughed and said, "Old Gao, stop with that. If you keep this up, I'm going to just go and kill them."
"Hey, come on over, I need someone to cook."
"Dream on."
After chatting for a while, Yang Xiaotao got down to business and said, "Old Gao, we recently developed a special medicine, did you know?"
"Nonsense, how could I not know about something this big?"
Gao Yufeng replied with a smile, "I've heard that your hospital provides this special medicine specifically for us. Is that true?"
"How could this be fake?"
Yang Xiaotao readily agreed, and Gao Yufeng hurriedly asked, "Is it the same as the one exported overseas?"
"Same, or even better!"
Upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, Gao Yufeng suddenly asked, "That's 100,000 US dollars!"
"So what if it's 100,000 US dollars? We're just using our own money, we don't need that much."
Yang Xiaotao said nonchalantly, then continued to get down to business, "Old Gao, this special medicine requires a lot of ginseng. Do you have the technology to grow ginseng?"
Gao Yufeng snapped out of his daze and then laughed, "How did you know we had it here?"
"Really? How many tons can it produce in a year?"
Yang Xiaotao was surprised that the Academy of Agricultural Sciences actually had research in this area, so he quickly inquired about it.
Gao Yufeng understood Yang Xiaotao's meaning, so he briefly explained the situation of ginseng cultivation at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
After Gao Yufeng finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao immediately asked, "So, your branch school in Northeast China specializes in this research?"
"Yes, but due to personnel and material shortages, production has decreased significantly in the past two years."
Gao Yufeng briefly explained the situation at the Northeast branch school: "In previous years, our output was around one hundred tons, but last year it was only fifty tons. We haven't harvested yet this year, but I estimate it won't exceed thirty tons."
"The main problem is that the requirements for cultivating ginseng are too high."
"Anything about rich humus, deep soil, loose soil, drainage, and soil acidity—if any of these are not done well, the plant won't grow."
After Gao Yufeng finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao immediately asked, "What if there are enough supplies?"
Upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, Gao Yufeng on the other end of the phone immediately leaned back in his chair with a smile, then clicked his tongue twice, "Why don't you come to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences? Let's have a proper talk in person."
"Okay, wait here, I'm coming right now."
"You prepare the meal."
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, he hung up the phone and then got up and walked outside.