"This...is solved." Chen Xueru was stunned for a moment, then said gratefully, "Thank you, leader."

Only then did I realize that the two letters were most likely written by this person, otherwise they would not be so important and he would not know that he was having difficulties at work.

Chen Xueru was a little flattered that such a high-ranking leader actually cared about her work.

"Bring some snacks for the kids. This isn't a gift. Don't talk about my own individualism."

"This, me."

The big boss handed over a cotton bag with some candy peanuts in it.

Chen Xueru stood there in a daze, not knowing whether she should answer the call.

Such a high-ranking leader actually gave gifts to their family. How can this be justified?

Yang Muzi winked at her, signaling her to accept it, and only then did Chen Xueru dare to accept it.

"Old Chen, congratulations on your promotion." After everyone sat down, Yang Muzi said with a smile.

The big leader bowed slightly and said, "If you hadn't reminded me at the beginning, I would have been in trouble as the Minister of Food."

What?

Chen Xueru on the side was even more confused. His becoming the Minister of Food had something to do with her man.

"Xue Ru, go get a cup of tea." "Hey hey hey~~~"

Chen Xueru ran to get the teapot, but her ears were quietly perked up, listening to their conversation.

Yang Muzi: "I went to the Northeast."

Yang Zhengcheng: "I just came back and came to see you." "How was the investigation going?" Yang Muzi asked.

The big boss was full of admiration: "Brother, you are really as good as a god. There is indeed something fishy about the grain in the Northeast."

"That's good!"

Yang Muzi smiled and said, "Don't leave today, eat here, I'll ask Xueru to cook two dishes."

"That's great!" The big boss agreed readily. Of course he was willing to spend more time with Yang Muzi.

"There's some wine in the car. I'll go get some. We brothers will drink today."

"Xue Ru, stew that chicken and make a big plate of chicken. No, make spicy chicken."

—Thinking that the big boss was from Shuzhong, Yang Muzi quickly changed his words. Sure enough, when he heard about spicy chicken, the big boss's eyes lit up.

After a while, Yang Zhengcheng brought two bottles of wine, both of which were good wine, Maotai costing six yuan a bottle, and they were in short supply.

On the other side, Chen Xueru also finished cooking the dishes.

There are four dishes in total: spicy chicken, braised carp, peanuts, and spicy and sour bean sprouts.

"Wow, it's so rich."

The two of them were secretly surprised. Even people of their level didn't often eat such a sumptuous meal.

Yang Zhengcheng: "Thank you for the expense, brother."

Yang Muzi said calmly: "It just so happens that I got some unplanned "-000" supplies these two days. Brothers, please don't accuse me of violating discipline."

"Hahaha..…"

The two laughed. Although they were curious about how Yang Muzi could get so many supplies, they didn't say much.

Although they say food is rationed, as leaders, they know better than anyone that rules are dead but people are alive.

We are all human beings. Who doesn’t like the food on the plate and the wine in the glass?

"Xue Ru, take the children to eat at Sister Bai's place today." "Hey!"

"No, no, we are all family, let the children come over." "Yeah, there is plenty of food anyway, come over."

The big boss and Yang Zhengcheng waved their hands and asked Chen Xueru to bring the child to eat together.

Both of them like these chubby kids in Yang Muzi's family.

"Then let's eat together!" "It's time to eat!" "Eat, eat." "Feed the head, feed the head." Several children gathered around. "Call someone." "Hello, Uncle Chen." "Hello, Uncle Yang."

"Okay, okay, good kids." They started eating. The adults drank and the kids ate.

The two leaders were surprised to find that Yang Muzi's child was very sensible.

Although everyone ate voraciously, they ate more buns and less vegetables, especially the spicy chicken, which no one touched.

Children of this generation can resist the desire for meat, which shows that they have good parenting.

What he didn't know was that the children in Yang Muzi's family were not greedy, and Chen Xueru had reminded them that the chicken was for their uncle, so the children didn't dare to touch it.

As for eating more steamed buns and less vegetables, it is their family tradition. There are many children, so they only eat vegetables.

It was true that they had plenty of supplies, but cooking was also a hassle. "Brother, I read the newspaper today." Yang Pingyi said, and immediately amused Yang Zhengcheng and the leader.

You are a one-year-old child and you are still reading newspapers. It would be more like you use the newspaper to wipe your butt.

Yang Pingan was very calm and then answered: "What does the newspaper say?"

Yang Pingyi: "The newspaper said that uncle is the Minister of Food. Brother, is the Minister of Food a high-ranking official?"

Yang Pingan nodded: "Of course it is big, in ancient times it was called the Grand Minister of Agriculture." Yang Pingxin interrupted: "Brother, what you said is wrong." "Brother, what's wrong?"

"The Grand Minister of Agriculture was a term used in the pre-Qin period. In the Han and Tang dynasties, it was the Left Prime Minister, in charge of the granaries of the country."

Yang Pingshun: "Second sister is not right, it should be the Minister of Revenue..."

Listening to the children's conversation, the leader and Yang Zhengcheng were shocked.

Four children of only a few years old were actually talking about history, and some of the historical knowledge they had never heard of.

Other people's children of this age pee and play in the mud. How are their children educated?

"Dad, who should I listen to?" Yang Pingyi looked at Yang Muzi eagerly.

Yang Muzi smiled and said, "Different dynasties have different names. The third brother's is closer. You are still young, so you will understand it in the future."

"Dad, what is the Minister of Agriculture?" Yang Pingyi started to ask a hundred thousand questions.

"Don't talk while eating, don't talk while sleeping, just shut up and eat."

"Oh!"

The children lowered their heads to eat and no one dared to speak.

Chen Xueru smiled and said, "Children, don't say this outside." "Yes!"

Several children nodded and ate silently. Talents, talents, all of them are talents!

The two big leaders liked the children more and more as they looked at them. These little guys were amazing.

He will definitely have a great future when he grows up.

"Lao Chen, big brother, come and eat some vegetables, eat some vegetables!"

"Come, come, eat!"

"Spicy chicken is a famous dish in my hometown. Let's try my sister's cooking." The senior leader took a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth. "This..."

His expression changed, his eyes became blurred, and his thoughts drifted back to the small mountain village with curling smoke.

I think of the people in my hometown, the soil of my hometown, and the spicy chicken made by my mother.

Yes, it tastes exactly like what my mother makes. Mother, old man, please forgive me for being unfilial and not being able to show my filial piety to you. The leader's nose was sour and his eyes were moist.

"Old Chen, what's wrong with you? Come eat!" Yang Muzi called out.

The big boss wiped his eyes and said, "Excuse me, to be honest, this spicy chicken is authentic, exactly the same as my mother's. Eating this dish reminds me of my parents in Shuzhong."

"Old Chen is a truly kind-hearted man. Let me toast you a glass." Yang Muzi picked up the glass and drank it all, and the big boss followed suit.

"Then I'd like to try it."

Yang Zhengcheng also picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth and shouted. Hiss - the taste of chicken, mixed with the aroma of various seasonings, especially the spicy taste, stimulated his taste buds crazily.

This taste is so delicious that it makes you want to fly. "Not bad, not bad!"

Yang Zhengcheng nodded: "Although I am not from Shuzhong and cannot taste the flavor of my hometown, this is definitely the most delicious dish I have ever eaten."

He also gave it high praise.

The big boss looked at Chen Xueru and praised: "Your cooking skills are second to none. Even the chefs at the state banquets are inferior to you."

"Thank you for the compliment, boss. This is not my cooking. Muzi taught me how to make this dish."

Chen Xueru was secretly proud.

She had a talent for cooking, and ever since she had eaten the food cooked by Yang Muzi, she had been pestering Yang Muzi to teach her cooking skills all day long.

Over the years, various dishes have also been cooked with some of Yang Muzi's true skills.

"Brother, you can cook. I admire you." Yang Zhengcheng was a little shocked. In his opinion, Yang Muzi was a man who could do great things, but he didn't expect that his cooking skills were so superb.

"I know a little bit." Yang Muzi said.

The big boss smiled and said, "My sister-in-law learned her craft from you, so yours must be better. If you have time someday, you should show off your skills."

"Hahaha!"

Yang Muzi laughed: "That's not difficult. I'll cook for my brother myself when I have time. Let's drink."

"Since you're here today, I'll toast you, brother." "I'll toast you too, hahaha."

Soon, the three of them drank a pound and a half of wine, and the leader seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Yang Muzi knew that he had something important to say, so he waved his hand and said, "Xue Ru, take the children out to play for a while."

"Hey~~~"

After Chen Xueru led the children out of the door, the leader asked, "Little brother, I have something to ask you during this visit."

Yang Muzi: "Brother Chen wants to ask how to keep his current position."

The two were shocked when they heard this. Yang Zhengcheng cupped his hands and said, "Brother, you are truly a master of prediction. Nothing can be hidden from you."

Yang Muzi smiled awkwardly: "Okay, big brother, please stop flattering me. I am just talking nonsense."

The big boss's face straightened: "Brother, please give me some advice."

"First, we need to ensure that food is evenly distributed across the country. This is the primary task."

"What you said makes sense, brother." The big boss nodded: It's the same as saying nothing.

I am the Minister of Food, and it is my responsibility to do this.

Yang Muzi saw what he was thinking and said with a smile, "You know more about work than I do, so I won't say much, but there is one thing I need to remind you, brother."

"You say." The big boss became excited.

Yang Muzi continued, "In the next three years, the weather will be favorable and there will be a good harvest. If there is too much grain, it is best not to export it. If possible, try to import some grain. In short, remember to store grain and accumulate it to prevent any unexpected events."

What Yang Muzi said is right.

It's 1956 now.

The years 56, 57 and 58 were all considered years of bumper harvests. There was a slight decrease in grain production in 58, but it was only about 57% less than in 10.

It was terrible after that. 559, 60, 61.

Every year's output has been declining by more than ten percent compared to previous years.

At the worst time, the national grain output was only about half of that in 57.

The per capita food ration was only about 200 kilograms. In some areas with severe disasters, the per capita food ration was only more than 100 kilograms.

This per capita amount is to be calculated for the whole country, not the entrance for farming.

Take 1960 and compare it to 2020.

In 1960, the per capita food ration was more than kilograms.

The per capita food ration in 2020 is about 500 kilograms. This is more than half wrong.

But don’t forget an important issue: in 60 years, the national population was only over 6 million.

Based on the population of 2020 billion in , it would be twice as much.

So, the grain output in 2020 is actually four or five times that of 1960.

When you do the math, they are just numbers and don’t seem to mean anything, but when you think about it more carefully, it’s terrifying.

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