Military industrial hegemony

Chapter 1364 The vegetables here are really more expensive than meat
"No, don't bury me." Jiang Chen shook his head and smiled wryly after hearing the words: "You don't know that meat is cheaper than vegetables in this place, and it's easy to get. So, we're also saving costs."

"Well, what the hell kind of argument is this? I've never heard how meat is cheaper than vegetables. You're sophistry." Deputy Chief Zhao asked in confusion.

Jiang Chen shook his head and said, "It's really not sophistry, it's really the status quo here. I've been completely scratched because of this matter."

"Oh, we have to talk about it." Director Song smiled and ordered a few dishes under Jiang Chen's guidance, and then swiped his card.As for Vice Minister Zhao and Jiang Chen, they also ordered a few dishes, and then found a table with the food and sat down.And Jiang Chen also asked the staff to help him take a few bottles of Bingfeng, but this was shipped directly from Anxi, and the travel expenses alone were almost the same as the price.

After two mouthfuls of rice, Director Song nodded and said, "Well, yes, it seems that the chefs in your canteen are very skilled."

"Hehe, you are right. The chefs in our cafeteria are serious chefs. They are all recruited from various culinary schools, and some of them have also received training for changing jobs. Jiang Chen smiled. Said: "I always think that food is also an important weapon to maintain combat effectiveness, so I attach great importance to this part.Whether it is in our own company or in the wolf's den, it is the same.

I think that people will feel happiness, or a sense of satisfaction only after eating delicious food, or pleasant food.And this kind of happiness and satisfaction is a powerful tool to cultivate our corporate identity and cohesion.Only when they identify with the company can employees work hard and regard the company as their home.And here, even more so.Maybe you don’t believe it, this place used to be a desert with nothing, but after we came here, it gradually changed through the hard work of our employees.

Even so, life here is very difficult.Not only are the supplies relatively scarce, but also the spiritual life is relatively boring, even if it takes more than an hour by car to go to the nearest market.In addition to the high temperature in summer, flying sand and rocks must be endured in spring, and the cold of dozens of degrees below zero in winter.Therefore, under such conditions, employees are naturally under greater pressure, and in order to relieve this pressure, delicious food has become their best choice to soothe their bodies and minds. "

"It's hard to imagine that you have built such a huge project in such a desert in such a short period of time." Deputy Chief Zhao said with some emotion.

"Hehe, it's all thanks to everyone." Jiang Chen replied with a smile.

"So this lake and these trees were all planted by you later." Director Song asked.

Jiang Chen nodded and said: "The name here is Husile Lake. Husile in Mongolian means the water of life or the spring of life. However, with the deterioration of the climate and the diversion of the upstream river, it made our initial When we came here, there were only a few palm-sized mud puddles, plus three or four families of herdsmen grazing sheep. Then we moved these families of herdsmen away, and then, in order to change this phenomenon, we moved from the Yellow River, hundreds of kilometers away. A water diversion culvert was dug, and finally the lake was gradually restored by using the water from the Yellow River.

As for these trees, we only got them after going to several provinces. They are all very drought-resistant Populus euphratica.It is said that this kind of tree can live for 1000 years without dying, die for 1000 years without falling, and fall for 1000 years. It can be said to be the most representative plant in the deserts of Northwest China.In order to protect the ecology of this place to the greatest extent, we took great efforts to get back these Populus euphratica seedlings.You came here at the wrong time. If you come in autumn, the place will be golden and the scenery is very beautiful. "

"Hahahaha, after you say that, I want to come back in autumn." Director Song laughed.

Vice-Chairman Zhao also nodded and smiled and said, "If you have a heart, I believe that with such a mentality of treating nature and employees, this company will definitely become bigger and stronger."

"Hehe, thank you for your compliment, then I will be unfair." Jiang Chen replied with a smile.

"Haha, you are not welcome at all." Deputy Director Zhao ordered Jiang Chen and continued to ask: "By the way, you haven't said yet, why is the food more expensive than meat here?"

"You are still struggling with this matter." Jiang Chen was a little dumbfounded, but he explained immediately: "That's right, the climate here is harsh, which is very unsuitable for the growth of plants. Except for drought-resistant crops such as potatoes and corn sorghum, other The crops can't grow here at all, let alone the tender vegetables. On the contrary, this is a traditional pastoral area with a very long history of animal husbandry. Not far from here, there is a very famous Yellow River beach Sheep. In addition, here is relatively close to the Mongolian region, the Xinjiang region, and the plateau, so it is very easy to obtain the beef and mutton produced in these areas, which also makes the price of beef and mutton in this area relatively low.

On the other hand, the potatoes, corn, and sorghum crops I mentioned earlier are basically coarse grains.Therefore, in addition to normal food consumption, a large part of these crops are used for livestock breeding.On the one hand, it can be regarded as a nutritional supplement for exchanging grain for meat, and on the other hand, raising livestock is also the main source of income for farmers here.After these livestock are sold, most of them will be digested locally.However, the living standard of the people here is relatively low, and the consumption of meat is relatively small.The market is small and the supply is large, so the price of pork is also cheaper than that in the mainland. "

Jiang Chen took a sip of soda and continued, "Let's talk about this vegetable. Since there are no local vegetables, the vegetables we eat have to be transported from other places. Because the journey is relatively long, if the toll is included, then the vegetable's The price will naturally go up. If you compare it this way, vegetables are really more expensive than meat."

"So it's like this, it's really not easy." Director Song sighed.

Deputy Chief Zhao, while lamenting, said to Jiang Chen: "No matter what, we still need to ensure everyone's vegetable supply, so as to ensure nutrition. And if you don't eat vegetables, it is difficult to obtain the relevant vitamin nutrition in vegetables , Such a long time is not good for health. I believe you also know about Magellan’s great voyage, because many crew members fell ill and died because of lack of vegetable supplements for a long time. You must pay attention to this aspect.”

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Don't worry, we attach great importance to this aspect. We were still discussing this matter just yesterday. Now there are two relatively reliable solutions. The first one is that you are outside The glass house I saw. It is actually a greenhouse we built to grow some vegetables. The effect is good so far. And in the future, we will build more such greenhouses to protect our The supply of fresh vegetables. On the other hand, we will also mobilize several refrigerated vehicles from our own logistics system to be used exclusively for the supply of fresh vegetables here, so as to ensure that all employees have sufficient supply of vegetables.”

"Okay, very good, this is people-oriented, and this is what a conscientious entrepreneur does. The so-called king treats me like a country, and I will repay the country. I believe that your efforts and investments will not be in vain." Director Song He praised again and again.Vice Minister Zhao on the side also nodded, showing a gratified expression.

(End of this chapter)