Siheyuan: I am protecting Shazhu, who dares to object?

The time in the 1960s was like a rushing river. Under the leadership of Wang Dashan, Cui Gu Village braved the wind and waves and achieved remarkable achievements.

However, the tide of the times always brings new challenges, and Cui Gu Village is no exception.

This spring, the sunshine seemed brighter than in previous years, making every inch of Cui Gu Village warm.

Wang Dashan stood at the entrance of the village, looking at the villagers who had already started working in the fields, but he felt a little worried in his heart.

Recently, he heard some rumors that some villages in the surrounding areas have begun to follow Cuigu Village's example and develop handicrafts and agricultural product processing industries. This made him realize that the competitive pressure faced by Cuigu Village will become increasingly greater.

Wang Dashan came to the village meeting room and called all the village cadres to a meeting.

"Fellow villagers, it has not been easy for Cuigu Village to get to where we are today, but now we have new problems."

Wang Dashan looked at everyone with a serious expression, "The surrounding villages are all learning from us. We have to think of ways to stay ahead."

A village cadre said: "Secretary Wang, we have done a good job. Our handicrafts and agricultural products have stable sales. How can we make further breakthroughs?"

Wang Dashan shook his head: "We can't be satisfied with the status quo. Although our handicrafts have been innovative, they can still be improved. I heard that there is a popular activity called "art exhibition" in the city now. Many artists will show their works and many people will visit. Can we also hold a similar large-scale exhibition of handicrafts, not just here, but in big cities, so that more people can see our craftsmanship."

Another village official frowned and said, "Secretary Wang, this may not be easy. It costs a lot of money to hold an exhibition, and we don't know if it will be effective."

Wang Dashan smiled and said, "I know there are difficulties, but we can't be afraid. As for the money, we can find more partners to sponsor us, or we can apply for some support from higher authorities. As for the effect, we have to believe in the quality and creativity of our handicrafts. As long as the publicity is done well, it will definitely attract a lot of people."

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Wang Dashan went on to say: "As for agricultural products, although our cooperation with large food processing companies is good, we cannot just be satisfied with providing them with raw materials. We need to master more processing technologies ourselves and increase the added value of our products. I plan to send a few young people to learn more advanced food processing technologies, and when they come back, we will build a more advanced processing plant ourselves."

After the meeting, Wang Dashan immediately took action.

He first went to the county, found the relevant departments, explained Cuigu Village's ideas and plans, hoping to get some policy support and financial assistance.

The county leaders have always been concerned about the development of Cuigu Village. After listening to Wang Dashan’s report, they said they would do their best to support it and promised to help contact some potential sponsors.

After returning from the county, Wang Dashan immediately began to select young people to learn food processing technology.

He posted notices in the village, explaining the opportunity and importance of this study, and soon many young people signed up.

Wang Dashan screened carefully and finally selected five young people who were educated, hardworking and quick-witted.

"You guys must study hard, this is a key step in the development of our Cui Valley Village."

Wang Dashan said to the five young people earnestly, "When you get there, you must humbly ask for advice from others, learn all the skills, and come back to contribute to the development of our village."

The five young men nodded one after another: "Secretary Wang, don't worry, we will study hard and live up to everyone's expectations."

After arranging this matter, Wang Dashan came to the handicraft processing factory again.

Sister Zhang is discussing a new design plan with several craftsmen.

"Secretary Wang, you're here. We were thinking that if we were to hold an exhibition in a big city this time, we would have to come up with some more special works."

Sister Zhang saw Wang Dashan and hurriedly spoke.

Wang Dashan smiled and said, "Yes, that's why I came here. I think we can combine handicrafts with our local cultural characteristics more closely. For example, our Cuigu Village has many beautiful legends and stories. Can we incorporate these elements into handicrafts?"

One craftsman said: "Secretary Wang, this is a good idea, but we don't know the details of these legends and stories."

Wang Dashan said: "That's easy. I'll gather the elders in the village and ask them to tell us these legends and stories. Then you can design your works based on them."

Under the organization of Wang Dashan, the elders in the village gathered together and told the long-standing legends of Cuigu Village.

The craftsmen sat around, listening attentively and taking notes from time to time.

"I never realized before that the stories in our village are so interesting."

Sister Zhang said excitedly, "I already have some inspiration, and I will definitely be able to create great works."

Wang Dashan looked at everyone and smiled with relief.

However, just when everything was going in an orderly manner, an accident occurred.

The young people who went to study food processing technology encountered difficulties. The company where they were studying suddenly received a large order, and all employees were required to work overtime to complete the work. There was no time to provide them with systematic training.

After receiving the news, Wang Dashan rushed to the city immediately.

"Director, our young people come here to study with the hopes of the whole village. Can you think of a way to help them learn, even if it's just letting them watch from the side?"

Wang Dashan said to the factory director anxiously.

The factory director said with some embarrassment: "Secretary Wang, I want to help, but we are too busy right now and don't have enough manpower."

Wang Dashan thought for a moment and said, "Director, is this okay? Our young people can help you with the work for free, as long as they can learn skills while working."

The factory director was a little surprised when he heard this: "Secretary Wang, you..." Wang Dashan said quickly: "Factory director, we have no other choice. We in Cuigu Village are counting on these young people to bring back the technology and develop our industry. Just consider it as doing us a favor."

The factory director was moved by Wang Dashan's sincerity and finally agreed: "Okay, Secretary Wang, I will agree to it for your sake. But I have to be frank in advance. They have to be able to endure hardships and not delay our production progress."

Wang Dashan said gratefully: "Thank you, Director. Don't worry, our young people are all able to endure hardships."

After arranging the affairs of the young people, Wang Dashan returned to the village and continued to be busy with the preparations for the handicraft exhibition.

He contacted some media friends in the city, hoping that they could help promote the exhibition during the period.

At the same time, he and the village cadres carefully selected and packaged the handicrafts to be exhibited.

That night, Wang Dashan returned home. Xiulan looked at his tired appearance and said distressedly, "Dashan, don't tire yourself out."

Wang Dashan smiled and said, "Xiu Lan, I'm not tired. As long as it can help our village develop better, it's worth it no matter how tired I am."

Xiulan sighed softly: "I know you care about the whole village. But you also have to take care of your health."

Wang Dashan held Xiulan's hand and said, "I will. Don't worry, this exhibition and study will definitely help our village move to a higher level."

Thanks to Wang Dashan's efforts, preparations for the handicraft exhibition are basically ready, and young people who go there to learn technology are also working and learning hard in the factory.

Cui Gu Village is striding towards its new goal, but the road ahead is still full of unknowns and challenges.