Rebirth 1979: Marrying a poor girl at the beginning

"Damn, that fish was so unlucky, it hit a rock and turned upside down!"

"The fish has fallen into a puddle and can't move!"

"This silver carp weighs at least 10 kilograms. It's so fat!"

Lin Zhengjun and a group of friends stood by the river, looking at the river with anticipation and excitement in their eyes, waiting for the water level to stabilize.

A broadcast came from the direction of the reservoir that the gates had been closed, flood discharge had stopped, and the water level was gradually stabilizing.

At this time, everyone went down to the river to fish!

This kind of fishing is just like picking up fish!

The water level is not high, and the deepest place is only about one meter deep. You can see the fish, and you can catch them with a fishing net. It is not difficult at all.

In some areas with lower water levels, many fish were desperately flapping their wings in the puddles that were not even up to their bodies, and could even be picked up directly.

Reservoir fish are bigger and fatter than pond fish and river fish. Lin Tiechui picked up a bighead carp that weighed more than 20 kilograms, which was so heavy that no one could hold it.

So, everyone searched all the way upstream along the river, with bursts of laughter and joy.

Two hours later, the fishing was basically over. Every household had caught dozens of kilograms of reservoir fish. They were as happy as if it were New Year’s Day, but it was already afternoon!

Lin Bingde was also very happy. He immediately turned on the loudspeaker and said loudly: "Comrades, there is a lot of water stored in the reservoir, enough for the whole team to irrigate. The fields are too dry, and the crops cannot wait. Let's eat quickly and fight the drought immediately!"

Lin Zhengjun waited for Zheng Yongchang, Bai Zhiguo and others at the intersection behind Hewan Village, smiled and asked, "What's the situation?"

"Comrade Zhengjun, thank you for reminding me."

Zheng Yongchang said with lingering fear: "Three gates are completely blocked, and one gate has poor water flow. If we don't open the gate for inspection today, the consequences will be disastrous!"

"You're welcome. If the dam collapses, our Hewan Brigade will be the first to suffer. I will definitely pay more attention to it!"

Lin Zhengjun smiled and said, "It's time for lunch. If you don't mind, come to my house for a quick meal!"

"That's not possible. You've helped us so much, how can we let you treat us? Let's go to the commune canteen for dinner!" Bai Zhiyuan made an invitation.

Lin Zhengjun had no choice but to agree, and he did not forget to get a hundred cans of food and a hundred kilograms of sesame candy for Zheng Yongchang. He came with money and paid immediately.

When we arrived at the commune, the canteen had already prepared a table of food, which was similar to that in a state-owned restaurant, with chicken, meat, and fish, and two bottles of Yangshao wine had been opened.

However, when everyone thought of the situation at Qiaoban Reservoir, they were all worried and had no mood to eat or drink. The atmosphere was very depressing.

Several technicians were discussing the governance plan with Zheng Yongchang. Lin Zhengjun was not very knowledgeable and did not interrupt much.

Moreover, they now need to conduct various surveys and measurements on the dam before deciding on the next construction plan, and there is no conclusion yet.

But in any case, the worst situation was avoided and the tragedy of the previous life would not happen again.

When the banquet was about to end, Zheng Yongchang raised his glass and said, "Come, let us once again thank Comrade Lin Zhengjun. As an ordinary member, he cared about our water conservancy cause and avoided a disaster. His contribution is indispensable!"

We all raised our glasses and drank it all.

Zheng Yongchang smiled and said, "Zhengjun, if you need any help from the Water Conservancy Bureau, just let me know. I will definitely help you!"

Lin Zhengjun smiled and said, "When are you going to release water into the reservoir?"

"To conduct a comprehensive survey and restoration, all the water in the reservoir must be released,"

Zheng Yongchang smiled and said, "We plan to release water first, mainly considering the drought relief needs of several communes downstream. Zhiyuan just told us about the serious drought situation!"

"After that, we will ask the county aquatic company to catch all the fish in the reservoir and then release them all into the water. These fish are very valuable. We expect to complete the task within a week!"

Lin Zhengjun's mouth twitched suddenly and he felt a little numb.

In his plan, the cooperative planned to build a factory, put in equipment, and then produce canned spicy fish.

I really don’t want to use the traditional production method anymore, it’s so tiring!

I didn't expect Zheng Yongchang to be so anxious and catch them all within a week. This caught him off guard and he didn't even have the factory equipment ready.

The food cooperative no longer has any share of the fish from Qiaoban Reservoir.

Seeing that Lin Zhengjun looked unhappy and hesitated to speak, Zheng Yongchang immediately took the initiative to ask: "Comrade Zhengjun, have you encountered any difficulties?"

"Indeed..." Lin Zhengjun immediately told him about his plan to build a factory and purchase equipment, as well as the conflict with the rapid release of water from the reservoir.

"Zhengjun's spicy canned fish project is great!"

Bai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I strongly support it in principle. You don't have to limit yourself to the small piece of land around you. You need to expand your horizons. I will contact the county aquatic product company later, and the fish from all the fish ponds and reservoirs in the county will be supplied to your cooperative!"

"Oh, County Mayor Bai is so generous! Thank you for your strong support!" Lin Zhengjun raised his glass.

"Thank you for what? Speaking of thanking, I should thank you first."

Bai Zhiyuan clinked glasses with him, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "If you hadn't reminded me, I'm afraid everyone present here today would have to be dismissed!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, expressing their heartfelt gratitude to Lin Zhengjun!

"Since the situation needs to be expanded, then expand it further!"

Zheng Yongchang laughed heartily and said, "I'm going to say this: you can catch any fish from the reservoirs in Huanghuai City at the unified purchase price!"

"Give it to me according to the unified purchase price?" Lin Zhengjun couldn't believe it.

By this calculation, a pound of fish can be ten cents cheaper than the selling price.

"Correct!"

Zheng Yongchang smiled and said, "The army is dedicated to the public, to develop collective sideline businesses, to sell products to the capital. This is in response to the policy of all parts of the country to ensure the supply of the capital. It is reasonable for us to sell the reservoir at a lower price, right?"

Everyone burst into laughter!

"Oh, Director Zheng, I am so moved. I won't say much to thank you. Everything is in the wine. I have to drink three in a row!"

Lin Zhengjun had nothing to say, so he just drank!

This is like a mouse falling into a rice jar and eating to its heart's content!

The raw material problem of canned spicy fish is successfully solved!

Lin Zhengjun has a deep feeling that the social atmosphere of this era is really... too... well.

The canning equipment that Song Zhilan contacted for herself was priced almost equal to scrap metal!

And Zheng Yongchang actually sold the reservoir fish that he had promised himself at the unified purchase price.

Lin Zhengjun’s collective food cooperative has the same status as the state-owned aquatic products company, state-owned shopping malls, and supply and marketing cooperatives!

If he wants to be lazy and doesn't do any further processing, he can just resell the fish on the black market and make a fortune!

The problem is that outsiders don't know the inside story and can't see the real reason why Zheng Yongchang and Bai Zhiyuan are repaying Lin Zhengjun, and they think everything is done out of public interest!

As for the cooperative, although Lin Zhengjun took the lion's share of the profits, on the surface it was just a collective cooperative and no one could complain.