Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1918 Dreaming of enjoying the cool under the grass

Xiaoping Village Research Institute, base conference room.

It is called a meeting room, but in fact it is just a room where people usually rest.

There were farm tools placed around, and because there were so many people coming, Hao Pingchuan could only stand at the door.

Even those sitting around the table don't have stools.

Some people sat on low stools, exposing their chest and above, and looked like they were a head shorter.

However, everyone was in high spirits, especially Yang Xiaotao who was talking to Teacher Yuan.

Some people who know the inside story say that the establishment of the research institute is closely related to Yang Xiaotao, and even say that without Yang Xiaotao's efforts to promote the support plan of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, they would not be where they are today.

What's more, Yang Xiaotao is unique in hybridization technology.

He was a talented person who created hybrid corn on his own.

Over the years, they have followed Teacher Yuan and know the difficulties of the breeding process.

When breeding, you must be very careful and avoid making mistakes.

You also need the courage to face failure and try again.

They know clearly how much their entire team has contributed to get to the current point.

In comparison, everyone privately gave Yang Xiaotao a thumbs up.

"Comrades."

Amid the noisy discussions, Teacher Yuan stood up with a smile on his face.

"Let's first welcome Team Leader Yang from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences!"

"Let Team Leader Yang say a few words!"

Papapa

There was applause and the crowd was enthusiastic.

Yang Xiaotao stood up amid the applause and then pressed his palms together.

Looking at the people around him, he smiled and said, "Originally, I should have come earlier!"

"But there are problems here and there, which make me so anxious..."

"I am finally here. I have to thank everyone here. Thank you for making my trip worthwhile and for waiting for me to come to this great historical moment!"

As he spoke, Yang Xiaotao bowed seriously, causing everyone to laugh.

After the laughter died down, Yang Xiaotao said again, "This time I came here, not only with people, but also with the deep care of the leaders of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences."

"When the old dean came, he told me personally that he was waiting for good news from me."

"And the care of our superiors, especially Commander Tao, who told me that your hard work and efforts will not be in vain, and your achievements will surely become a glorious chapter on the road of revolution."

Everyone's heart became hot after hearing this.

What they fear most is that they will not be taken seriously and their hard work will be set aside.

And now, Yang Xiaotao has come and brought greetings from his superiors, which makes them feel more comforted.

Bang bang bang bang
Applause rang out again, Teacher Yuan's eyes turned red and his expression was excited.

When he was determined to make the best hybrid rice, no one around him believed him.

At that time, he was busy all by himself, working in the team and doing his own research.

At that time, no one understood him, not even his wife and children at home. They didn't understand why he was fiddling with the rice. It would be better to just eat it.

At that time, his ambitions, his aspirations and dreams were only heard by himself, and the tears in his heart were more than the sweat flowing.

But just three years later, earth-shaking changes have taken place.

First, someone from the Agricultural Science Academy of Sijiu City found him and listed his research project as a support target. Only then did he realize that what he was doing was not a one-man show.

He knew that there were many comrades like him who were working hard together.

There is another person who has achieved success before him and becomes their goal.

Then came the full support from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences and local governments.

Personnel, materials, theoretical guidance, and comprehensive safety protection allow him to devote himself wholeheartedly to the career he loves.

Afterwards, his life began to change quietly, and he only needed to concentrate on his research.

His family also knew the significance of what he did to the country, and they understood and supported him.

Finally, after so many days and nights of research and so many failures, they are finally about to succeed.

And now there are so many people caring about them and paying attention to their work.

This pride and honor, intertwined with the sadness in my heart, turned into drops of tears, slowly flowing out.

The applause around continued.

This sound seemed to be applauding their own persistence.

"Brother Yuan."

Yang Xiaotao spoke softly at the side and looked over. Teacher Yuan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes after listening.

"Brother Yang, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

"I'm so excited."

"No, there's nothing funny about this. I've experienced the same sufferings as you."

Yang Xiaotao said with empathy, "You can't imagine the difficulties we faced when we were researching Yangcun No. 1."

"Three years. Three whole years."

“This is still the feeling when it is made.”

When recalling the past events, Yang Xiaotao also looked sad and kept shaking his head.

Teacher Yuan and others naturally knew about Yang Xiaotao's affairs, and were also familiar with the situation of Yangcun No. 1.

After hearing this, everyone felt more empathy, as they were all family.

"At that time, I told the leaders of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences that what happened to me must never happen to others. Never!"

“So, this time, I’m here.”

Yang Xiaotao glanced across everyone's faces, "I'm here to witness all this."

"Witness this historic moment, and then."

"I want to let all the people know what I have seen, so that they can all be happy about it."

"In the future, they will have better rice seeds and grow more food."

Bang bang bang bang
The applause rang out again, and the whole room was filled with thunder. This time, not only the researchers present, but also the guards standing guard at the door and people in the distance couldn't help but applaud.

Some people even clapped and laughed with tears in their eyes.

"Teacher Yang, I can't wait either. Let's go to the experimental field."

"Yes, Teacher Yang, we are not tired, we just can't wait any longer."

Suddenly, everyone below stood up. Even though it was almost noon, they couldn't stop their excitement and eagerness.

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao smiled and looked at Teacher Yuan.

Seeing everyone so excited, Teacher Yuan did not pour cold water on them. He stood up and nodded, saying, "Brother Yang, since the comrades are so enthusiastic, let's go together."

"Okay, then let's go together."

Yang Xiaotao did not refuse. He also wanted to see what this first generation of hybrid rice looked like.

Soon, a group of people left the base happily. Everyone came out of the yard with sickles, and some carried ropes.

They rushed towards the experimental field in a mighty manner.

No need for morale boosting or help from others.

Because they themselves are the best farmers.

Yang Xiaotao and Teacher Yuan walked in the middle of the team, while Xiaobo and others were on guard all around, but they also had farm tools in their hands, so it was obvious that they had to go out too.

"This is a breeding field!"

As Teacher Yuan spoke, he pointed to a rice field not far away.

“The first generation of hybrids we are using now were grown here.”

"There are male sterile plants in here."

"The hybrid rice not only has fuller grains, but also bigger ears than before. Except for the fact that it cannot be used as a crop, all other characteristics are better than the ordinary ones."

Teacher Yuan was talking and explaining at the same time. Others might not understand what he said, but Yang Xiaotao understood.

The two exchanged breeding experiences as they walked.

Soon, they arrived at a field behind a small slope.

“This is where hybrid rice is grown!”

Teacher Yuan pointed to the front and said.

Yang Xiaotao looked over.

I found that the rice here was about ten centimeters taller on average than the rice I saw on the road, and the rice stalks seemed thicker and the ears were larger than before.

"This one looks better than the ordinary ones. By the way, I heard you call him Chaoyang No. 1?"

Teacher Yuan smiled and nodded, "Yes! Let's call it Chaoyang No. 1, which just matches your Yangcun No. 1."

Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "Okay, this name is also good. Remember the original intention."

"Yes, remember our original intention."

After they finished talking, they smiled at each other, then each picked up a sickle, went into the rice field and started harvesting.

There is strength in numbers!
More than a dozen people lined up in a row, each holding a sickle, guarding four rows of rice.

With one swipe of the sickle, the ten-centimeter-tall rice was cut down, and then put behind him and continued forward.

Everyone is basically moving forward in lockstep, but of course some people are left behind.
Take for example Comrade Hao.
By mid-afternoon, the entire rice field had been laid flat!
The rice, which was originally thigh-high, was spread on the ground, revealing the original color of the land.

Then everyone sat on the ground and rested for a while.

At this moment, Yang Xiaotao was more certain that the hybrid rice experiment was successful.

This is not only a conclusion drawn from personal practice, but also the news Xiaowei received in secret. The energy contained in these rice is three to five times that of ordinary rice.

Not only that, everyone who came to the harvesting institute also saw the quality of the rice.

They had watched from afar and thought that the harvest would be good.

But this time, when I harvested the rice with my own hands, my decision became even more certain.

Everyone was sure that this time it would be successful.

After a short rest, everyone hurriedly bundled the harvested rice. Then someone drove a tractor and everyone once again turned into hardworking little bees, putting the bundled rice on the tractor and transporting it to the base in trips.

Yang Xiaotao and Teacher Yuan were walking slowly on the ground, with their hands behind their backs, holding the picked up rice in their hands that had fallen down earlier.

In line with the principle of not wasting any grain, we naturally have to pick them up carefully.

"I saw so many things during those years. Everyone worked on an empty stomach, and there was only so much to eat at home."

Maybe it was the joy of the harvest, or the impending success, Teacher Yuan talked more, as if he was looking for someone to talk to.

And Yang Xiaotao is the most suitable listener.

"At that time, I was thinking, I want to do something to ensure that everyone has enough food on their table."

At this point, Teacher Yuan seemed to remember something and felt a little ashamed, because the person next to him did it earlier than him and achieved it.

However, he quickly adjusted himself. If the other party succeeded, he would also succeed.

And in the future, he will do better.

Because he is more pure than the other person and can devote 100% of his efforts.

And he is willing to be a farmer all his life.

Thinking of this, Teacher Yuan straightened up, looked at the setting sun in the distance, quietly came to Yang Xiaotao, and whispered, "That day, I had a dream."

Yang Xiaotao also stood up and held a handful of rice ears in his hand, which looked like a golden mace, and he kept shaking it in the air.

Seeing Teacher Yuan's expression, he approached and smiled, "It must be a beautiful dream."

Teacher Yuan also laughed, "Of course! This is just a beautiful dream, so don't take it seriously."

"But now the dream has come true, and you are the first to know it."

"Then I'm all ears."

Yang Xiaotao said this while scratching his ears.

Old Yuan held up the rice ears in Yang Xiaotao's hands high up. The light of the setting sun shone on them, emitting golden light, as if a golden coat was draped over the two of them.

At this moment, everyone around was watching with only sacred admiration.

Teacher Yuan looked up at the rice in his hand and said softly, "I had a dream that day."

"I dreamed that the rice in the field grew as tall as sorghum, the ears were as long as brooms, and the grains inside were as big as peanuts. My comrades and I sat under the ears of rice to enjoy the cool."

Click~
Not far away, Wang Hao put down the camera in his hand, feeling happy.

He knew that this frozen scene would become an eternal memory in people's hearts.