61: Chapter 61 The Impoverished Village's Counterattack

On the books of the Finance Office, the numbers were equally heartening.

The Bean Products Factory had a monthly net profit of nearly 700,000 yuan, and the Township Government could receive over 300,000 yuan.

This substantial income made the once financially strapped finances of Guantian Township suddenly flush with cash.

Meanwhile, the development of the livestock industry was in full swing.

Pushed by Li Dakang, the Credit Cooperative specially approved two million yuan in special loans, solving the villagers' funding difficulties.

Furthermore, through the connections of the elder Guo Mingxian, Li Dakang invited an expert team from Jiang Province Agricultural University to be stationed in Guantian Township to provide technical guidance to the livestock farmers.

"Professor Wang, what do you think of how my pigs are growing?" the farmer Old Li asked, pulling the expert aside.

"Not bad, but the feed ratio still needs to be adjusted."

Professor Wang squatted down and carefully examined the pigsty: "Corn and wheat bran must be mixed together for the nutrition to be balanced."

Nowadays, almost every household in Guantian Township had started livestock farming.

Pigsties and chicken coops sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and cattle and sheep grazed leisurely on the hillsides.

Some visionary villagers even partnered up to establish farms, and large-scale production methods were taking root in Guantian Township.

Li Dakang often visited these farms to understand their difficulties and needs.

"Township Head Li, rest assured!"

The farmers were full of confidence: "When the pigs are ready for market next year, they will definitely fetch a good price!"

Indeed, in this era of material scarcity, meat was in short supply.

Even if the scale of livestock farming in Guantian Township expanded tenfold, there would be no worries about sales.

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At the turn of the year, it was the season for summaries and commendations.

Inside the large conference room of the Anjiang County Government, the lights were bright, every seat was taken, and the county's annual economic work conference was being held there ceremoniously.

On the podium, a bright red banner was particularly eye-catching.

County Party Secretary Yuan Kai sat in the center, flanked by County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun and other members of the county leadership team.

Below the stage, the top two leaders of various townships and county-level units sat upright.

Li Dakang sat in front of the seat with the Guantian Township nameplate, his expression calm.

Beside him, Secretary Sun Wei of the Guantian Township Party Committee could hardly hide his excitement, adjusting his tie from time to time.

"Comrades!"

County Party Secretary Yuan Kai's resonant voice echoed through the venue: "1993 is a milestone year in the development history of our Anjiang County!"

He opened the report in his hand: "The county's GDP grew by 12.7% year-on-year, fiscal revenue broke through the 30 million yuan mark, and the per capita annual income reached 686 yuan, an increase of 15% over the previous year..."

"The achievement of these results is inseparable from the hard work of everyone present!"

Speaking to this point, County Party Secretary Yuan Kai paused deliberately, casting his gaze toward the position of Guantian Township: "Here, I want to especially commend Guantian Township."

"This once poverty-stricken township has reached a per capita annual income of 387 yuan this year, a year-on-year increase of 286%!"

The venue immediately erupted in exclamations, and many leaders whispered to each other, their faces filled with disbelief.

"The Bean Products Factory industry and specialty livestock industry in Guantian Township have already become a benchmark for the whole county and even the whole city!"

County Party Secretary Yuan Kai's voice was resonant and powerful: "Their experience proves that as long as the thinking is correct, even the poorest regions can carve out a new world!"

The venue immediately burst into warm applause!

Subsequently, County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun announced the economic rankings of each township for this year.

When it was read that Guantian Township had leaped from the bottom in previous years to third place, the venue once again burst into warm applause.

"Next, please let Secretary Sun Wei of the Guantian Township Party Committee share his experience," County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun announced.

Secretary Sun Wei stood up excitedly and walked toward the podium with steady steps.

Standing in front of the microphone, he took a deep breath and began to recount the transformation process of Guantian Township: "One year ago, Guantian Township was still the 'tough nut to crack' of the whole county."

"It was Li Dakang who led the township to find the golden key to development, basing it on reality, and developing specialty industries!"

Next, Secretary Sun Wei detailed the transformation and upgrading of the Bean Products Factory, the vigorous development of the livestock industry, and the improvement of infrastructure.

Every number and every achievement embodied the hard work of the cadres and masses of Guantian Township.

"For us to have today's achievements, first of all, we must thank the correct leadership of the County Party Committee and the County Government!" Secretary Sun Wei said emotionally.

"Secondly, I must thank my good partner, Li Dakang! It is precisely because of his foresight and selfless dedication that Guantian Township has been revitalized!"

Recalling the predicament of having to make self-criticisms at every meeting in the past, and then looking at the glory of standing here sharing experiences today, Secretary Sun Wei's eyes couldn't help but moisten.

After the meeting ended, Li Dakang and Secretary Sun Wei were preparing to leave and return to Guantian Township, but were stopped by County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun's secretary: "Township Head Li, the County Magistrate would like to see you."

Li Dakang was slightly surprised, but still nodded in agreement, and said to Secretary Sun Wei: "Secretary Sun, you go back to the township first; I might be back a little later."

"Do you want me to wait for you?" Secretary Sun Wei asked with concern.

"No need." Li Dakang shook his head.

"The bus is very convenient now, I can just go back by myself later."

Seeing this, Secretary Sun Wei said: "Alright then, I will wait for you in the township!"