Era: Starting from cave dwellings in northern Shaanxi

Chapter 131 Shocking! Good days ahead.

"The captain is back."

"team leader!"

"I was talking about how to dig out coal today. It turns out that the captain is back."

When Sun Xiangyang came underground, everyone who was struggling to remove coal turned around, and then screamed in surprise.

But no, coal would not come out sooner or later, but Sun Xiangyang dug out coal as soon as he came back. This coincidence was too lucky.

It's no wonder that the old party secretary said that Sun Xiangyang was the lucky star of Shuangshuiwan.

As long as he is here, everything will be fine, sign it!

"What's the quality of the coal?"

After Sun Xiangyang greeted everyone, he asked about the most important thing.

Even if they are the same coal, the quality is different, good or bad.

"Captain, it is definitely high-quality coal. Look at the color, brightness, and the fact that I just knocked a few pieces, and they broke without much force. Moreover, these coal pieces are also relatively light."

Zhao Fugui picked up a piece of coal and smashed it into pieces, then spread his hand, illuminated it with a miner's lamp, and presented it in front of Sun Xiangyang.

As the light shone, it was as he said, and the light was faintly reflected.

The reason why he knew this was because he heard people from Jinjiagou mention it, so he kept it in mind.

But today is a bit unlucky, the people from Jinjiagou are not here.

But Zhao Fugui felt that his judgment should be OK.

"Whether it is good coal or not, we will know later when we get some and burn it. If it is really high-quality coal, we can sell it directly to the coking plant."

The old branch secretary said with joy.

The better the quality of coal, the higher the price.

In this way, the coal here will be inferior to that of Jinjiagou.

Moreover, you don’t have to worry about selling high-quality coal. You can sell as much as you mine, and you don’t have to worry about the share.

"Now that we have dug coal, let's not be too busy digging down. We should build the mine tunnel first, and then ask people from Jinjiagou for guidance. Let's celebrate today by killing pigs and eating meat."

Sun Xiangyang also didn't expect that the coal dug out of this small coal mine would be of such high quality, which was definitely an unexpected surprise.

"Okay, I'll dig some more, then fill a mine cart and transport it up."

Zhao Fugui didn't mention the shift change at this moment. He was very enthusiastic and seemed to have endless energy in his body.

Sun Xiangyang did not stop this. After all, the quality of coal can only be roughly determined with the eyes. In the final analysis, it depends on how it burns.

With Zhao Fugui taking the lead, the others rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

Even though it's freezing outside, working underground will only make you sweat all over your body.

Half an hour later, as the winch turned, the mine car was finally slowly pulled up.

However, in the simple temporary command post, the stove had been lit in advance, and now the fire came up, the fire was red, and it burned more vigorously.

After closing the lid, the stove roared and burned more violently. The sound could be heard even outside.

At this time, the outside was already crowded with people watching the fun.

Even the women who rarely come here usually come here. After all, today is a happy day for digging out coal, so there is less taboo. What's more, these women don't go down to the mine, and there is no one. What will be said.

When the mine car came out of the mine, under the sunlight outside, the brightness was higher than underground. The large pieces of coal mixed with small pieces looked so beautiful at the moment.

Many people couldn't help but move forward and grab a piece of coal, as if they were looking at a rare treasure. Some even licked it with their tongues and commented in a very professional manner.

"It's good coal. I remember the coal I bought last year tasted sour when licked. This coal has a fragrance."

"Nonsense, how can coal have a scent?"

"Really, if you don't believe me, try it."

Suddenly, many people couldn't help but try it, and then there were constant sounds of bah bah bah.

I didn't taste the aroma or anything like that, but it certainly didn't have that sour or even stinky smell.

At this time, there was a somewhat unfamiliar figure among the crowd. He was neither from Shuangshuiwan nor Shapingba, but the little old man who had sent Sun Xiangyang back in a donkey cart.

Originally, he should have left by now, but for some reason, he appeared here.

When he looked at the mine cart full of coal pulled up from the mine, his eyes almost popped out of his head.

He had previously vowed that it would be absolutely impossible to dig out coal from Shuangshui Bay.

How long have you been talking about this?

I watched with my own eyes as people really dug out the coal.

He also picked up a piece of coal and turned it over in his hand. The more he looked at it, the more surprised he became.

Because he owned a donkey cart, he often helped people haul coal, so he naturally knew more about coal.

But even with his eyesight and knowledge, he had to admit that this was really high-quality coal.

Especially the chimney protruding from the simple house not far away, which is constantly spitting out very light smoke, which is completely different from the black smoke of inferior coal.

All this shows that Shuangshuiwan has made a lot of money this time.

No, not only Shuangshuiwan, but also people in Shapingba also made a lot of money.

Thinking of this, he felt a little envious.

"Uncle, are you from Shapingba? How come you haven't seen you before?"

Soon someone noticed the strange-looking old man and asked curiously.

Now Shuangshuiwan and Shapingba are not as close as one family, but their relationship is much better than with other production brigades.

When people from Shapingba come, they are my own family.

"No, he's from my club. When your captain came back, I drove him back in a donkey cart."

The little old man straightened his back and said directly.

"Oh, it turns out you sent our third captain back. That's just right. Today we will kill the pig and keep a piece of the meat to eat."

Someone immediately extended an invitation.

Regardless of whether the club is in the club or not, in the eyes of the people in Shuangshuiwan, as long as they are with Sun Xiangyang, they must be treated well.

"No, no, I have to rush back to the club."

The little old man waved his hands quickly.

He was already embarrassed when he took the snacks given by others. How could he stay and eat meat with him? He also wanted to establish a good relationship with Shuangshuiwan, so he went back to ask if there was any young man who stood out while others were still there. I didn't realize it. Marry your daughter here first, and you can enjoy the blessings later.

Therefore, we cannot leave the impression that we are thick-skinned and do not know how to advance or retreat.

"It doesn't take much time to eat before leaving."

The person next to me who extended the invitation said enthusiastically.

"What about that, little brother, let me ask you, are there any young men in Shuangshuiwan who don't have a partner?"

"No one? That's a lot. Do you have a daughter at home?"

"Well, there is one. She is nineteen years old. She looks pretty good. She is honest and can work. I want to find her a husband."

The little old man didn't hide it either.

Rather than go back and find the matchmaker, he might as well inquire about it himself.

"Hey, you've come to the right place, did you see those two in front?

One is called Zhao Fugui. Although his surname is his surname, he is now the leader of the first group of the third production team. Our third captain values ​​him very much. There is also the shorter one next to him named Sun Qingbo, the leader of the second group and also our third captain. people.

If you have a daughter, these two are the right ones. "

"Oh, I'll have to take a good look at that."

The little old man immediately paid attention.

He now also knows how high the prestige of the third captain he sent before in Shuangshui Bay is. It seems that when he comes back, the entire Shuangshui Bay people are happier than during the New Year.

Anyone who can be valued by him and serve as team leader under him has two brushes, right?

In fact, he was more optimistic about Zhao Fugui. After all, he was tall and thick, and he seemed capable at first glance. However, his identity as a foreigner still made him hesitate.

As for the one named Sun Qingbo, he looks a little worse than Zhao Fugui on the surface, but at least his surname is Sun.

No matter what, the surname Sun still has the final say in Shuangshuiwan.

At this time, neither Zhao Fugui nor Sun Qingbo knew that someone wanted to be their father-in-law. They were talking happily about the situation below the mine, as if there was endless coal below that could not be dug out. .

In that simple hut, several people gathered around the red-hot stove, with excitement on their faces.

Now they can all be sure that these coals are high-quality coals.

"Xiang Yang, tell me how we will dig next? It doesn't matter if we don't have enough people. I'll pull people here from Shapingba."

Sha Hongcheng's face was red. He didn't know whether he was excited or because he was too close to the stove and was too hot.

"There is no rush to dig coal. We have already seen the coal anyway. Now we can also borrow money from the credit union. My plan is to keep up with the basic equipment. I felt a little bored down there just now. I really want to continue." When digging inside, ventilation must be done well.

Then there is the trend and thickness of the coal seam, and what equipment will be needed in the later stage. We don’t understand these, and we can’t dig blindly, otherwise something will happen easily.

It would be best to invite experts from those large coal mines to help us formulate a detailed plan. "

Having said this, Sun Xiangyang paused, and then continued: "There is also the road from Shuangshui Bay to Sheli and even the county. It is too difficult to walk now, especially in several places where the gap is too big. If you pull a full cart of coal, you won't be able to climb up.

Even relying on donkey carts alone to transport coal is too slow. It is best for us to find a way to buy two second-hand tractors and repair the roads so that the coal can be truly transported.

Otherwise, no matter how much coal we dig, it will only be piled here, which is useless. "

After hearing Sun Xiangyang's words, the old party secretary and Sha Hongchengdu nodded.

Look, this is called foresight.

While people outside were still celebrating for digging out coal, Sun Xiangyang had already thought of how to transport the coal out.

And the plan is more 'radical' than what the two of them had discussed before.

After all, although the two proposed building roads, they did not dare to think about tractors.

But I have to admit that if we really have two tractors, it will be more efficient than twenty donkey carts.

Although second-hand tractors are not cheap, Shuangshuiwan is different now.

It's nothing more than a matter of gritting one's teeth.

"Okay, it's up to you. Let's hire experts and buy a tractor."

The old branch secretary gritted his teeth and said harshly.

"Yes, having a tractor will make it easier in the future."

Sha Hongcheng also chose to support.

However, in Sun Xiangyang's view, this is only the first step.

Whether it's Shuangshuiwan or Shapingba, they are still too poor. They can't bear the trouble or take big steps at the moment, so they can only run quickly in small steps.

But Sun Xiangyang believes that up to two years will be enough for Shuangshuiwan to accumulate the strength to run.

And at that time, it was the time to open up and really let go and make strides forward.

In this way, the three people in the room quickly discussed the future development plan of Heilong Coal Mine.

The old party secretary and Sha Hongcheng just felt full of energy at this moment, and even had the urge to go back to the young boys, and they were a little impatient.

"By the way, does anyone on either side of us know how to cut paper?" Sun Xiangyang asked again at this time.

At this time, there were only three of them left in this simple little room. After confirming that it was high-quality coal, the others ran out to share the good news.

That's why Sun Xiangyang was able to speak openly.

"Paper cutting? Do you want to cut some paper and stick it on the window for the New Year? It's simple. Tiao Tiao Nai knows how to cut paper. Her skills are pretty good, so she wasn't allowed to tinker with that stuff before, but now it's basically fine. I'll tell her later and let her I’ll help you cut more festive things.”

The old branch secretary said directly.

It's just paper cutting. Which woman in Yu Lin's side doesn't know how to use two scissors?

Even some big men can cut out flowers.

"I don't use it at home. When I went to the capital this time, I saw some paper-cuts on display at the Friendship Store over there. Do you know how much a paper-cut painting costs?"

Sun Xiangyang smiled slightly and decided to give the two of them something more shocking.

"A dime?"

Sha Hongcheng said tentatively.

After all, it is a big city, so things are definitely more expensive.

But in his opinion, if a paper-cut painting and a few scissors can be sold for ten cents, it is already very impressive.

"Old party secretary, what do you think?"

Sun Xiangyang turned his attention to the old party secretary.

"Fifty cents?"

The old branch secretary thought for a moment and then gave a high price.

Just as Sha Hongcheng thought, in the opinion of the old party secretary, a mere 50 cents for a paper-cut painting was already a sky-high price.

"You two are still too timid. The paper-cut paintings on display in the Friendship Store cost five yuan a picture."

Sun Xiangyang smiled and stretched out his hand to compare.

"what?"

"How many?"

The old party secretary and Shahong Chengdu were stunned.

five yuan?

My dear mother.

A paper-cut painting costs five yuan, why not grab it?

"Five dollars, and that's in U.S. dollars."

Sun Xiangyang once again added fuel to the shock of the two people.

"Mei, dollars?"

"I heard that that thing is worth more than our money? I've heard before that the county spent all the money to create something for export, but it didn't sell for a few hundred dollars."

Sha Hongcheng couldn't help but said.

"Yes, through normal channels, one dollar can buy us a little more than 1.6 yuan. The Friendship Store sells it for 5 dollars, which is equivalent to more than 8 yuan of our money."

"Damn it, are things in the capital so expensive? A paper-cut painting costs more than eight yuan?"

Sha Hongcheng still couldn't hide his shock.

That's more than eight yuan, just a small paper-cut painting.

It really makes no sense.

"Xiang Yang, you don't want to make paper-cut paintings and sell them in some store in the capital, do you?"

The old branch secretary said suddenly.

Based on his understanding of Sun Xiangyang, he would never say anything useless.

This time they were asking if anyone knew how to cut paper, and how much a paper-cut painting would cost. There must be a reason.

"Can it really be sold? We also have people in Shapingba who can cut paper. Anyway, it looks good to me."

Sha Hongcheng also said quickly.

He knew that he had decided to invest in the Shuangshuiwan coal mine even if he was selling the iron, or that he was right to invest in Sun Xiangyang.

Not to mention the high-quality coal that has been dug out. Isn’t this another good thing?

"The Friendship Store is the same as the Supply and Marketing Cooperative. Everything they sell has a plan. Moreover, the Friendship Store is mainly for foreign guests. Otherwise, it would not be possible to sell US dollars and it would not be so expensive. Even if we have paper-cut paintings, we will not be able to get them. I’ll sell it at the Friendship Store, but..."

At this point, Sun Xiangyang started to lie, making the old party secretary and Sha Hongcheng anxious.

"Xiang Yang, please stop teasing us two old guys and talk to us quickly."

"Yes, stop hiding it."

"However, I took the opportunity to get to know the manager of Youyi Store, and I got along well with him. He helped introduce a business owner in Xiangjiang, who was willing to buy a thousand paper-cut paintings to try out the market first. If the sales were good, he would definitely buy it in the future. We can work together for a long time, so I think this is a good opportunity.

It happens that women have nothing to do at home in winter, so they can definitely learn it and earn some money to supplement the family income. "

Sun Xiangyang told him his plan.

"That's a good thing, but it's just a thousand paper cuts, so they're definitely not just random cuts, right?"

asked the old branch secretary.

"This is for sure. It must be of high quality. Only in this way can it be valuable for collection. So I have to look for someone with a high level and let her help with the eyes and teach everyone."

Sun Xiangyang said.

"Then if this is sold to Xiangjiang? Does it count as export? How much can a paper-cut painting cost?"

Sha Hongcheng also asked.

"In terms of export, the other party will settle with us in US dollars. When the time comes, we will do business with the other party in the name of the production team. We don't have to worry about trouble. The other party is willing to pay two dollars for a fine paper-cut painting."

"Two, two dollars?"

"real or fake?"

The old party secretary and Sha Hongcheng were shocked again.

The paper-cut paintings in the Friendship Store are sold to foreigners, so it’s understandable that they are more expensive. And where is Shuangshuiwan compared to others?

And it’s not like they don’t understand why middlemen make a lot of money.

Therefore, although they were very excited at first, they did not have high hopes. They felt that the paper-cut paintings here in Shuangshui Bay could be sold for 30 cents or 50 cents each, which was pretty good.

Even if it's only fifty cents, a thousand paintings are worth five hundred yuan.

A group of women can earn five hundred yuan just by using scissors in the winter. Where can they find such a good thing?

What I didn't expect was that my courage was still too small, and I didn't even dare to dream big.

That's two dollars, still in U.S. dollars.

How much would it cost in terms of your own money?

Sha Hongcheng counted on his fingers for a long time, but he still didn't understand. Sun Xiangyang solved his troubles.

"Secretary Sha, two dollars is almost worth more than three dollars here."

"A paper-cut painting is more than three yuan, and a thousand paintings are more than three, three thousand yuan, right?"

This time, Sha Hongcheng figured it out.

"Done!"

Then Sha Hongcheng slapped his thigh.

"With these more than 45 yuan, we can buy a tractor directly without taking out a loan. The Dongfanghong , a tractor with tracks, only costs to yuan when new. If we buy a second-hand one, it will be even better." Cheaper.

That thing has a lot of horsepower. Regardless of plowing the land, it is still used to pull coal. It is definitely enough. "

At this moment, Sha Hongcheng's ambitions were also expanding.

And this is just the first batch of paper-cut paintings. If there are more and more in the future, wouldn’t it be another golden mountain in the future?

He couldn't help but look at Sun Xiangyang with more and more passion. He wished he could tie him to Shapingba and call him Sha Xiangyang from now on.

"Sha, I'm warning you, only the three of us know about this matter, and we must never tell it."

The old party secretary suddenly became serious at this moment.

"You mean?"

Sha Hongcheng was stunned for a moment, and then he felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured on him.

"This paper-cutting is not a coal mine. It is on our territory and no one can take it away. Not to mention the whole of Yulin, just our county and community. Isn't it easy to find a few people with better skills than us?

It’s not like you don’t know how much noise the county made in the past in order to earn foreign exchange through exports.

If word really gets out, do you think someone from the county will come and let us give up the opportunity?

By then, this good thing will have nothing to do with us. "

The old party secretary analyzed calmly.

Two thousand dollars!

Even if converted into RMB, it is only more than 3,000 yuan.

Not to mention the county, even to the community, it is not a big sum of money and can be easily spent.

But the meaning of these two thousand dollars is completely different.

That's the U.S. dollar, which is earned through exports.

Just this number will definitely make the county appear in the provincial newspaper and brag about it.

Therefore, he has no doubt that once the news is leaked, people from the county will definitely come. No matter what method is used, they must take the initiative to earn foreign exchange from this export and make it a success for the county.

Shuangshui Bay plus Shapingba, no matter how awesome you are, can you still pass the county with small arms and legs?

"Yes, fortunately you reminded me that we must keep this matter secret."

After Sha Hongcheng came to his senses, he nodded solemnly.

But then, he asked: "Then how do we talk to the outside world? How do we get people to cut paper?"

"This is simple. Just say that Xiangyang has a friend in the capital who wants to buy some paper-cut paintings. Let us help him do it. Just let the price go out at ten cents a piece. Even if the news spreads, no one outside will care."

The old party secretary thought of a safe way.

A dime a piece is a lot for women who have nothing to do at home.

Even if you are busy with other things during the day, you can wait until night and light a kerosene lamp to cut it out.

For a dime a picture, you can buy half a pound of white flour.

There is no need to worry that no one will be unmoved.

"Okay, let's follow this method. Let's talk about it after we actually sell it for US dollars. But of these one thousand pieces, we in Shapingba want 500 pieces."

As soon as Sha Hongcheng opened his mouth, he bit into half of the cake Sun Xiangyang brought.

"Five hundred paintings? Go ahead and dream about your Spring and Autumn Dream. If you really want to say it, it has nothing to do with you Shapingba. But since Xiangyang said it in front of you, it means that he intends to let you Shapingba drink too. Soup.

For Xiangyang's sake, I'll give you a hundred pictures, which is two hundred dollars, which is enough. "

The old branch secretary gave Sha Hongcheng a cold look before saying coldly.

Upon hearing his words, Sha Hongcheng's eyes suddenly turned red, he stood up suddenly, even tore the buttons of his cotton-padded jacket, and stared at the old branch secretary.

　Chapter One, six thousand words, six thousand words! There is another chapter in the second half of the night. As a rule, you guys will read it after you get up tomorrow.

　　

　

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