Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1657: Trip to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences

On the other side, as Ran's father and the truck left the machinery factory, Yang Xiaotao drove to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

The eggs, pork and other items stored in the space during this period were divided into two parts by Yang Xiaotao.

It’s just right to send it to the old dean and Director Gao.

The car stopped at the gate of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The security officer on duty saw that it was Yang Xiaotao, immediately made a phone call inside, and then let the car pass.

After Yang Xiaotao parked the car, he walked into the office carrying two bags.

"Uncle, you're still busy!"

As soon as he entered the door, Yang Xiaotao started talking with a smile.

"Xiao Tao, come here, come here, sit down!"

The old dean stood up to greet him and asked Yang Xiaotao to sit down quickly.

"You are so dedicated. The New Year is coming soon, and you are still at your post. You are really a role model for us!"

"You're such a bad mouth, you little brat!"

The old dean smiled and said, "The greenhouse needs people, and we need to find someone to take care of the affairs of this courtyard. There is no other way. My old bones will be put to use!"

"We have Director Gao, so let him run around more and take some pressure off his shoulders!"

"As for him, you know he hasn't been back for a month, just waiting for the greenhouse to produce results!"

"I was told that the growth of the herbs has slowed down recently. I thought something was wrong and I was so anxious that I got blisters on my mouth..."

Yang Xiaotao listened and lowered his head silently. What's the point of asking this?

Xiaowei must be not here!

And this time Yang Xiaotao took Wangcai away, so the clone stayed with Ran Qiuye. Without Xiaowei's control, it would be strange if it could grow fast.

Fortunately, they are back.

The greenhouse is back to normal!
"It may be because of the cold weather. The temperature is so high and so low that it is not easy to maintain."

Yang Xiaotao thought about it and gave a reason that could not be verified.

The old dean nodded and said, "This is really possible."

"After all, it's hard to do it in such a cold weather!"

Yang Xiaotao nodded.

"It's okay. After the New Year, the weather will get warmer. Maybe it will grow faster!"

"Besides, as long as there are leaves, we can use them. At worst, we can just pick the young leaves!"

Yang Xiaotao said indifferently, and the old dean nodded. Although the Artemisia selengensis in the greenhouse grows a little slowly, it still has leaves. It should be okay to pick one out of four or five leaves.

This thing is not a delicate flower, it is a life-saving herb that is needed now.

But to put it bluntly, it is just a weed, and it has strong vitality.

“How long can the pharmaceutical factory’s inventory last?”

The old dean is concerned about the yield issue. The function of this greenhouse is to maintain the production of medicines and to allow them to grow and cultivate in the wild in the northwest.

“The demand is relatively high during this period.”

"It's like they know we're celebrating the holiday. I heard the order volume is increasing day by day. The demand we're receiving now has increased by one third compared to before the Chinese New Year, and they're still urging us."

"The pharmaceutical factory is already operating at full capacity, and the herbs in the warehouse are being consumed very quickly!"

Yang Xiaotao thought of the information he got from the pharmaceutical factory, and wondered what those people abroad were thinking.

It’s hard to say, there are only a few in a day. To be honest, all the damn groups come here in a hurry.

It's really weird.

Yang Xiaotao was not aware that this matter was also causing a great uproar abroad.

Earlier, because of the arrangements at Xiaorizi, many patients who were preparing to go to Haojing hesitated.

After all, in foreign countries, China is seen as a symbol of backwardness, decay and superstition.

This concept cannot be changed in a short time. Even if mushroom eggs are available, it is only progress in a certain aspect.

In the medical field, they prefer to believe in treatments based on scientific potions and tablets.

This is also the reason why international inspection teams are sent.

Of course, this is just their wishful thinking.

There is no need for you to inspect and confirm the things in our country.

You don't understand who to blame?

Therefore, the delegation’s request to visit Peninsula Hospital has not been approved yet.

So when the news got back, many people with fragile hearts and vanity felt offended, and they clamored that they could develop a special medicine without the need for China.

In short, it is the public's distrust, coupled with the country's propaganda and the news that major progress has been made.

The epidemic will be under control soon.

This quickly stabilized the situation abroad.

But later...

Not to mention that it took tens of thousands of deaths to find even one ten-thousandth of the data, even the people in charge of the research turned into ashes in the explosion, and not even any data was left.

When the news came out, the person waiting on the hospital bed was immediately stunned.

As the patients who have been cured in Haojing return to China, it is said that their bodies have developed resistance and their lives are safe.

When the news came, those who were stranded immediately regretted their decision.

Those who were already holding their breath in the open sea immediately ran towards Haojing.

And he entered the Haojing at a sprinting speed.

As for those capable people in the country, they immediately contacted ships, planes, etc. and headed towards Haojing.

Those who are unable to go to Haojing can only take to the streets and ask the country for help.

As for those misleading propaganda, they have long been thrown into the toilet like toilet paper.

Whoever is trying to stop them from going to China now has impure motives!
It is said that the Peninsula Hospital in Haojing is showing a trend of expansion, so the demand for medicines is naturally greater!

Yang Xiaotao naturally didn't know these.

Of course, the more demand there is, the more money can be made, and the more blood can be supplied to domestic development.

This is a good thing.

"According to the plan, the greenhouse will be available after the 15th, which will take only half a month at most."

The old dean said this with a worried look on his face.

"The weather in the northwest is changeable. If you want it to grow in the wild, it will take at least until May."

"During this two-month period, we relied on the greenhouse to support us!"

The old dean said with some worry, then looked at Yang Xiaotao, and saw that he looked calm, then he smiled again, "Look at you, you seem very confident!"

Yang Xiaotao nodded immediately, "You have to have confidence, otherwise what's the difference between you and salted fish?"

"What nonsense."

The old dean shook his head helplessly, not knowing whether it was because he was too old to keep up with the progress of the young people, or because the guy in front of him was too jumpy.

"By the way, do you want to plant in the northwest..."

As soon as the old dean started to speak, Yang Xiaotao immediately shook his head, "You know, our machinery factory has been upgraded to a higher level, so we can relax a little before and after the New Year. After this time, we will be busy as hell."

He poured a glass of water for the old dean and said, "Besides, you can't always keep an eye on me and Lao Gao. You have to give the young people a chance."

"I think Xiao Wang and Xiao Hou are good. With some training, they will be able to stand on their own." "You!"

The old dean shook his head and smiled, then he thought of something.

"Team Leader Yuan called yesterday to report the situation."

"Team Leader Yuan? What did he say?"

Yang Xiaotao thought of the hybrid rice research in the south and felt a little worried.

Although he solved the problem last time and found the missed grain varieties, Yang Xiaotao knew clearly that the road of hybridization research in his previous life was full of ups and downs.

Various problems arise one after another.

In comparison, the hybrid corn that I developed was simply a stroke of luck.

Of course, it also depends on the lucky charm used.

But Team Leader Yuan and his team don’t have any lucky charms.

"I didn't say anything, except that if things go well next year, I can get grain seeds for one season!"

“This way, in the second season, we can test the yield of the improved varieties to determine whether they were successful or not.”

"This is a critical period."

The old dean said with relief that the good news kept coming.

From hybrid corn to hybrid rice and hybrid wheat, this series of actions has made their Academy of Agricultural Sciences a "celebrity" in the eyes of their superiors.

Every time we have a meeting, we must sit in the first row.

Because the benefits behind this research are visible to the naked eye, and the people will benefit tangibly.

"I went to a meeting with the higher-ups last time, and they did some statistics."

The old dean put down the cup, then looked at Yang Xiaotao and smiled, "Last year, our agricultural production was 3.11 million tons of grain, an increase of 40% compared to last year."

"Of this 40% increase, 90% was from high-yield corn, which is equivalent to an increase of 1.12 million tons."

Yang Xiaotao opened his mouth wide in disbelief.

There are not so many fertilizers in the country these days, and most of the work is done by manual labor. Although mechanization has appeared in some places, it is impossible to popularize it given the current domestic situation.

Under such circumstances, the fact that it can grow so much in one year is sufficient to show the production capacity of high-yield corn.

By the way, there is also salt-resistant corn.

"You know what? When I heard the news, I felt so unbelievable that I couldn't even sit still."

"The chief who gave the reward was grinning so hard that his teeth were crooked."

"During our difficult times, our grain production did not exceed 2 million tons. Now, in just one year, our grain production has exceeded 3 million tons."

"If we continue to promote it this year, the output will increase. If we add hybrid rice, it is not impossible for the output to exceed 4 million next year."

The old dean spoke excitedly with his fists clenched. Yang Xiaotao quickly handed him the cup of water, fearing that he might get into trouble out of excitement.

Taking the cup of water, the old dean sighed again.

“Food is the most important thing for the people!”

Those who have never experienced famine will never know the value of food.

That was a time when people would blow away even a grain of rice that fell on the ground, and would rather eat the rice with the dirt. That was a time when people would not even peel the sweet potato before eating it, and would not want to waste even a bit of food.

The preciousness of food is unforgettable.

"So much food can feed so many people. You have done a great deed."

"Don't say that. I'm just lucky. I'm lucky."

Yang Xiaotao was humble but he was telling the truth.

The old dean also knew his character. "If you come to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the grain production will be further improved."

"Hey, I'm from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, too."

"You still remember."

"Of course, I don't get the twenty dollars a month allowance for nothing."

The old dean put down his water cup and said, "Well, will you go there next year?"

"What?"

"Go to the south. You are the leader of the technical team. Why don't you go there and give some instructions?"

"No, Dean, it seems you are waiting for me here."

"Ha ha!"

Yang Xiaotao shook his head helplessly, but he thought of Xiaowei's improved ability, and the sooner hybrid rice was developed, the better it would be for the country.

Even if the rice produced has various defects, as long as it has high yield, it is fine.

Nowadays, even bran can be eaten, so what if it tastes a bit bad?
Just have some to eat.

"Okay, I'll ask Lao Yuan when we're celebrating the New Year and ask him when we can go."

"Of course, it would be better if he didn't need me."

The old dean finally felt relieved after hearing Yang Xiaotao say this.

He didn't know why, but he always felt at ease with Yang Xiaotao around.

The two then talked about several research topics of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences next year, as well as preparations for recruiting students, expanding the agricultural research team, and focusing on the research of hybrid seeds.

After sitting for a while, Yang Xiaotao prepared to get up and leave.

"By the way, I brought you a gift. As we said, this is not a bribe, so please don't refuse..."

The two talked in the office for a while, and then Yang Xiaotao stood up and said goodbye.

He also had to go back to Yangjiazhuang to bring his grandfather up to celebrate the New Year.

By the way, send some things back to the village.

"I won't turn down so many good things."

"Let's go quickly. I won't go before the New Year. I'll go after the New Year."

The old dean was not polite either, as he knew that the machinery factory had many good things.

Unlike their Academy of Agricultural Sciences, there is no other way to get the benefits except the ones allocated by their superiors.

"Please take care of yourself. It's the New Year. Go home and rest."

Yang Xiaotao persuaded the old dean before leaving, and he nodded and then waved his hand.

After Yang Xiaotao left and got off the car, the old dean walked back to the office again.

Looking at the gifts, he shook his head secretly, and then thought of something.

He picked up the phone from the table and thought for a moment before making the call.

"Brother, it's me."

"Last time you said that we can supply it after the 15th."

"Well, what Yang Xiaotao said should be fine."

"Okay, I'll contact you when I'm free."

After hanging up the phone, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The elder brother from the same family spoke more and more anxiously, and lost his usual calmness.

It is said that if you have food in your hands, you will not be worried.

"Did something happen?"