Chapter 10: Accountant Zhao, whose heart is like a knife cutting

Therefore, machines like the human-powered harvester, which can significantly enhance labor efficiency, naturally brought great joy to Zhang Daniu

In the context of having accumulated so many debts in the Eighth Brigade, managing to secretly save 300 yuan is already quite remarkable

For a considerable period thereafter, those villagers were not dissatisfied with themselves over the matter of ten work points

Zhang Daniu also knows that in this day and age, being able to purchase items is already quite good, and expecting the supply and marketing cooperative to lower prices is utterly impossible

As the name suggests, only officials can afford to smoke this cigarette

This truly is a case of not visiting the Three Treasures Hall without a purpose

Cigarettes like the 2 Mao 6 are nicknamed "Cadre Cigarettes"

"Then tell me, what important work do you intend to undertake?" Zhang Daniu exuded an air of authority that suggested punishment would follow if a satisfactory reason was not provided.

Of course, in addition to maintaining contact with Huang Laoyao, Fang Xiaoyue also did not neglect Cheng Dashui. When visiting the repair shop, she would occasionally approach Cheng Dashui to observe his process of repairing wooden farming tools

However, Fang Xiaoyue was different from them; she still stood nervously by the water pump.

Upon hearing Fang Xiaoyue's words, Zhang Daniu's eyes bulged out.

In addition to squatting in the courtyard of the thatched cottage to repair the agricultural tools sent by his own team and other teams, he needed to periodically visit the repair shop in town to maintain his relationship with Huang Laoyao.

Do not underestimate these 150 pieces

In this context, if 1 yuan can buy ten jin of rice and one jin of fatty meat, and considering that the minimum living expense for a person in the city is between 8 to 10 yuan per month, money is indeed very valuable

Regardless of the circumstances, being able to repair the water pump not only enhanced Zhang Daniu's reputation but also further elevated one's own prestige in the community of Tushuqiao Village.

However, after the drought had passed, before the two water pumps were reclaimed by the higher authorities, Fang Xiaoyue took them apart to inspect and found that the two bearings were already overburdened. If they were used for a few more days, it was likely that a breakage would become inevitable.

The thought that these 150 yuan might be squandered away by that rascal Zhang Fugui fills Zhao Xiangdong with a pain akin to having his flesh torn from his body

Since there have been no issues after running continuously for two hours, it should be fine to operate for a longer duration as well

Upon entering the repair shop, naturally, cigarettes paved the way

After entering early summer, time passes quickly

Huang Laoyao nodded after understanding and said softly

Zhang Daniu appeared somewhat nervous and apprehensive. Although he outwardly expressed confidence in Fang Xiaoyue's words, in reality, he harbored little hope regarding her ability to create the human harvesting machine she mentioned. He was merely considering giving it a try.

Fang Xiaoyue is about to turn 16 years old, and in the countryside, she can barely be considered half a strong laborer, thus the busy summer harvest is certainly unavoidable

It should be noted that although Zhang Daniu claims to enjoy smoking, he does not smoke regularly.

Has the repairman been in the job for too long, causing him to become inflated? Or has he become detached?

This fellow not only engages in deceitful tricks now, but has also learned to argue his way out of situations

Fang Xiaoyue still thought that he had made some mistake that led the other party to suspect he was not Zhang Fugui, when Zhang Daniu gave him a heavy slap on the shoulder and said: "Good lad! I knew I wasn't mistaken! Alright! It's settled then, whatever you need, the brigade will provide full support!"

As for the consequences of failure, he did not dare to think about them

A group of people hurriedly arrived at Bencao Town on an ox cart

Let me put it this way, that pack of swimming cards would have been impossible to purchase without the cigarette ticket that Zhang Daniu saved previously

Additionally, some remote areas, such as mountainous regions and other places with inconvenient transportation, indeed require this item

The only difference is that the human-powered harvesters produced by Fang Xiaoyue's small factory are made of steel, while the human-powered harvester that Fang Xiaoyue is preparing to make here primarily uses wood for most of its structure, with only the harvesting gears, transmission devices, and so on made of iron

In this day and age, one cannot even afford enough food, let alone have spare money for smoking. Even if one occasionally buys cigarettes, it is only the Goldfish brand priced at 0.08 yuan per pack that one considers.

Soon, the team accountant Zhao Xiangdong, the clerk Zhang Jianxin, the livestock worker Liu Sanmu, and others were called over by Zhang Daniu. After holding a brief meeting, everyone boarded the ox cart and headed towards Bencao Town

Fang Xiaoyue's daily schedule is now extremely full

No wonder this Zhang is so stingy; he is willing to invest a large sum of money

Indeed, although Fang Xiaoyue currently has no money, she is already preparing for the future

Thus, after a round of cheering, they went off to engage in other labor under the urging of Zhang Daniu

For example, to clear some slightly blocked ditches and so on

What? Are you applying not to participate in the summer harvest?

Seeing Zhang Daniu's exaggerated expression, Fang Xiaoyue immediately realized that the captain had misunderstood. With a wry smile, she said, "Uncle, this is not laziness on my part. I applied to not participate in the summer harvest, but it is for the sake of our Eighth Brigade completing the summer harvest more quickly."

In summary, Huang Laoyao can somewhat obtain some iron materials here, not to mention borrowing some tools, and can also purchase certain items through Huang Laoyao's connections with the library

In one's own world, such problems would naturally not arise

However, here there is only a file, a hand hammer, a caliper, a drilling tool, and a few sheets of sandpaper that were temporarily sourced, and I have already done my utmost

Well, even he must admit that if it were not for the bonus from his expertise in manufacturing items, the bearings he produced would likely fail to operate the water pump for even half an hour before burning out due to excessive friction and heat

As for those few educated youths who had some dissatisfaction with Fang Xiaoyue, since that day, they no longer dared to show disdain when encountering Fang Xiaoyue; instead, they appeared somewhat eager to please her

When did this big cow become prosperous? How could it afford to draw a swimming card?

When it comes to the system of work points, it can be said that each household benefits from it quite well, but for the team leader Zhang Daniu, it is somewhat unfriendly

This plan has actually been in the works for quite some time already

In this small dimension where everything relies on planned arrangements, without the relationships of supply and marketing cooperatives, it is impossible to obtain the necessary items, not to mention Fang Xiaoyue; even if the team leader Zhang Daniu were to intervene, it would still be unfeasible to acquire what is needed

Materials and tools are also required

After listening to Fang Xiaoyue's explanation, Zhang Daniu's gaze became peculiar.

While repairing the water pump, he thought of this

In this way, during the busy farming season, especially in spring when the sowing is better, everyone knows that failing to plant the seedlings properly will affect the harvest for the entire year. However, during the even busier summer harvest season, even if Zhang Daniu supervises strictly on-site every day, the workers still move slowly, resembling a group of lethargic individuals who cannot be motivated even with a whip.

After receiving the cigarette that Zhang Daniu handed over, both Huang Laoyao and Cheng Dashui were somewhat surprised

It is not enough to possess technical skills alone to become a proficient technical expert.

Take the water pump as an example; at that time, if it had not been for the lack of materials and tools, Fang Xiaoyue would not have had to remelt those two bearings to be remade

He is preparing to create a human-powered harvester

Especially those who have a bit of spare money and time, and previously did not have the opportunity to pursue their interests, are now investing considerable energy, time, and money in such endeavors

Once Zhang Daniu expressed his intentions in the future, Huang Laoyao and the other person immediately understood.

In the absence of tools to measure bearing data, he is not very confident about how long the bearing can last

In his impression, Fang Xiaoyue is not a cunning and deceitful person; her past performance has been quite good. What has happened now?

He even relied on the enhancement of his alertness expertise to attentively listen to any sounds coming from the pump

It is precisely for this reason that, even though those two bearings are affected by the characteristics of the manufactured items, they can still be used with some difficulty

Upon hearing Fang Xiaoyue's intentions, Zhang Daniu could not help but open his mouth wide.

Food is the primary necessity for the people

However, he did not take the initiative to participate in the summer harvest labor; instead, after the mobilization meeting concluded, he approached Zhang Daniu.

It is well known that the disadvantage of a communal dining system lies in its difficulty in stimulating everyone's work enthusiasm; after all, whether one works more or less, the outcome remains the same. As long as one is not absent, adult men earn 8 to 10 work points per day, while adult women earn 5 to 6 work points per day without fail

Although he is very satisfied with his work

As the team leader, Zhang Daniu's most important tasks in Lianqiao Village are spring plowing, summer harvesting, autumn planting, and autumn harvesting

However, previously there was concern that Zhang Da at https://mhetushucomcom would not provide support. Now that the summer harvest is approaching, it has become much easier to gain the other party's support.

Therefore, the small factory where Fang Xiaoyue works is expected to receive a considerable number of such orders before the busy farming season

In a short while, the summer harvest will be upon us

Upon arriving in the town, Zhang Daniu gritted his teeth and purchased a pack of swimming牌 cigarettes priced at 2.6

Only after the water pump continued to operate normally for two hours could he finally feel completely at ease

Zhao Xiangdong sat on the ox cart, occasionally feeling a twinge of pain as he touched the cloth bag in his bosom, which contained half of the collective working capital of Team 8, amounting to 150 yuan

Therefore, before the summer harvest, Zhang Daniu convened a mobilization meeting for the summer harvest in Lianqiao Village. Not only did representatives from every household attend, but even all of the more than ten educated youth were present without exception

Well, although the human harvester is not widely used in Fang Xiaoyue's world, there are many amateur scientists in that world

I am willing to set aside my own dignity to speak to the director, but as you know, resources are currently scarce. Without industrial vouchers, even with money, one cannot purchase anything, and prices may also be somewhat higher.

However, Fang Xiaoyue calmly articulated her plans.

It can be said that the current Fang Xiaoyue is no longer the tender fifteen-year-old youth from Lianqiao Village, but rather a highly regarded individual with exceptional skills.

Fang Xiaoyue had already organized the procurement list in her mind early on. She borrowed a piece of scrap paper from Huang Laoyao and began to write.

Huang Laoyao then inquired about the items that Fang Xiaoyue intended to purchase

They do not care how much longer this pump can be used; they are only concerned about whether there is still water in the fields, whether the summer harvest will be affected, and how much grain they will be able to allocate from their work points