Chapter 378: A show of force

Jing Haichun stared out the window intently. The sea buckthorn and hemp in late spring dyed the sky and the earth into a green ocean.

"Even the weeds between the rows look so pretty and charming."

"That's not a weed." Lu Yilin raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "This is green manure that is spread. It can retain water and moisture, and can also be used as green manure after being mowed. It's just that it has only sprouted now."

Jing Haichun nodded silently, and Liu Gongshe stopped talking and just looked at the ecosystem constructed by shrubs and grasses.

Coming out of Jiayuguan Airport, there is also a Gobi Desert. That is the real Gobi Desert, with flying sand and rocks, and it is barren and desolate.

It would be more appropriate to call this place an oasis.

Jing Haichun said: "Can we stop and take a look?"

"of course can."

Jing Haichun and Liu Gongshe walked into the operation road covered with green grass one after another. Under the grass were various gravels.

The grass had its roots buried in the shallow soil between the rocks.

"Director, what kind of grass is this?" Liu Gongshe said, "It looks a bit like Stipa."

"Probably not." Jing Haichun shook his head and looked at Lu Yilin.

"Needlegrass." Lu Yilin's tone unconsciously carried a hint of pride, and his eyes inadvertently swept across Liu Commune.

"It is also a new variety of Jiahe. The sea buckthorn and kenaf are also new varieties cultivated by Jiahe itself."

He emphasized the word "new variety" twice in a row.

Without his reminder, Jing Haichun and Liu Gongshe also took it seriously and began to move through the sea buckthorn forest.

Looking at the grass and touching the trees, Lu Yilin had no doubt that if the two men brought hoes, they would dig up and check the root system.

Jing Haichun really thought so, and he must come and dig deeper later.

"Director Lu, the Xanthoceras sorbifolia you mentioned earlier is also a variety independently selected and cultivated by Jiahe."

"Yes." Lu Yilin said, "Jiahe has actually had the idea of ​​developing the Xanthoceras sorbifolia industry for a long time, but Jiahe doesn't like ordinary varieties."

"Those trees in the past could not be called energy crops in the strict sense."

Jing Haichun laughed, "Maybe Jiahe can give us a surprise this time."

"Let's wait and see." Liu Gongshe was no longer so sure.

Lu Yilin wanted to laugh. The two of them came at me aggressively at first, but they stalled as soon as they saw the 'oasis' in the Gobi Desert. Their firepower was not good enough!
It seems that I should drive slower on this road every time I pick someone up next time.

...

Guo Yang specially selected a meeting room on the top floor of the building. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the meeting room is the endless Gobi sea buckthorn forest.

In addition to Guo Yang, those who attended the meeting from Jiahe included Fang Xiaozhang and Zhang Jing from Jiahe Biochemical.

After standing in front of the window and waiting for a while, hearty laughter came from outside the meeting room.

Looking back, Qin Lijun just walked in with a group of people, and the latter waved his hand.

"Come on, let me introduce you to Mr. Guo from Jiahe."

"Mr. Guo, this is Professor Ma Fengwang, the chief expert of the national apple industry and professor of Northwest Agriculture and Forestry."

Guo Yang took a look. The man was wearing gold-rimmed glasses and had small eyes. He was wearing a well-fitting suit, but the white shirt underneath made his skin look a little dark.

People in this line of work only look at skin color. If the skin color suits him, Guo Yang's opinion of him will change a lot.

We can talk about any grudges later.

"Hello, Professor Ma."

"Mr. Guo, I've heard a lot about you!"

Guo Yang smiled and shook hands with him, and Qin Lijun then introduced other people.

"This is Director Jing Haichun of the Energy Center of the Institute of Botany, Huaxia Academy of Sciences, and this is Dr. Liu Gongshe."

Jing Haichun is a little bald, wears glasses, and has a sweet smile.

Liu Gongshe had fair skin, a horse face, and a fake smile.

Guo Yang also shook hands with them one by one. He had asked Fang Xiaozhang to make some inquiries a long time ago. Both of them were engaged in research on bioenergy.

Jing Haichun mainly conducts molecular genetic research on sweet sorghum and corn biomass energy traits, and has also made achievements in forage.

Liu Commune mainly carries out molecular design breeding of sheep fescue, as well as the exploration of native grass germplasm resources and genetic resources.

The two have a great correlation in forage grass and alfalfa, but Liu Gongshe belongs to Professor Su Guozhou's school.

Therefore, there was no intersection with Golden Harvest in the past.

Jing Haichun said: "Mr. Guo, Jiahe is strong in forage grass breeding, but have you ever thought about researching energy grass?"

"We are researching it." Guo Yang lied and said, "But there are no results yet."

“Sweet sorghum is good and has great potential.”

Jing Haichun mentioned this and followed the others to stand in front of the floor-to-ceiling window to enjoy the scenery.

Guo Yang suddenly felt that these people were easy to talk to.

People arrived one after another. In addition to the scientific research community, the main people who came at the local level were leaders from Qingyang and Pingliang.

Because this time, in addition to the controversy over bioenergy, the main issue is the dispute between apples and Xanthoceras sorbifolia.

Qingyang, Pingliang and Tianshui are the main apple planning areas in the province.

This actually made Guo Yang quite speechless. Even planting a tree could lead to such a mess.

After a while, the provincial government and the Agriculture, Science and Technology, and GJ Forestry Bureau's Biomass Energy Department also came together.

What’s interesting is that the person from the Agriculture Department is Guo Yang’s acquaintance, Xiao Le from the Crop Production Management Department.

This made Guo Yang a little happy. This attitude was very obvious, and it also supported Jiahe's development.

In addition to a person named Zhang Ning, there was also a researcher named Chen Zhi from the science and technology field.

According to reports, Chen Zhi's research areas are mainly industrial economics, technological innovation, and resource and environmental economics.

In the past two years, we have been conducting research on resource analysis, resource utilization and economic development, which also involves biomass energy.

Guo Yang only exchanged a few pleasantries with these people. As long as it didn't affect Jiahe's tree planting, he didn't care who came.

But these people all have a good attitude on the surface.

After entering the door, your eyes will be unconsciously attracted by the green ocean of the Gobi Desert outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The meeting officially began soon.

The leader who organized the meeting couldn't help but make a joke.

“Jiahe’s headquarters is unique, with a Gobi oasis and a rooftop farm, each of which can be said to be a benchmark in agriculture.

Mr. Guo also chose a good location, from where you can take in all the beautiful scenery at a glance.”

"Haha... I think this was specially prepared by Mr. Guo." Zhang Ning from the technology department laughed, "Just to show his power.

First, on the way from the airport, I compared the difference between the Gobi Desert and the oasis. After going upstairs, there was such a vast scenery. Who wouldn’t be dazed when seeing it?
If you dare to stand up and block Golden Harvest’s project, you must first consider whether you can compete with them technically. If you can’t, don’t come out and make a fool of yourself.”

Guo Yang smiled, he did have this idea.

And the effect seems to be quite good. He doesn't know what it was like before he came, but now these people have a very good attitude.

Well, next time we can change the direction of the conference table so that most people can enjoy the scenery during the meeting.

At this time, Chen Zhi said: "To be honest, when I came here, I was also shocked by Jiahe's generosity.

This artificial Gobi oasis is the only one of its kind in the world with such a large area. Jiahe’s past achievements are indeed amazing. However, bioenergy is a new project, so don’t worry about anything and speak freely.

If you have any problems, feel free to ask Mr. Guo. This will help Jiahe eliminate potential risks. Don’t you agree, Mr. Guo?”

Chen Zhi looked at Guo Yang with a smile on his face.

Guo Yang really wanted to slap him in the face, because he saw that after Zhang Ning and Chen Zhi's words, the atmosphere of the entire conference hall had changed a little.

Before he could speak, a voice came out.

"That's right, let's talk about the facts." Ma Fengwang, chief expert in the apple industry, said seriously, "Then let me go first?"

Zhang Ning said, "This matter was first reported by Professor Ma, so you should be the first to speak up."

Guo Yang's heart skipped a beat. He had a good impression of this black-faced man just now.

Ma Fengwang nodded and said: “According to the ‘National Apple Plan’, the two major advantageous areas of Bohai Bay and the Loess Plateau will remain unchanged.

However, it is necessary to steadily compress and adjust the size of the Bohai Bay and expand the overall size of the Loess Plateau.

The core content is to expand the advantageous production areas of the Loess Plateau westwards, increasing the number of key apple-producing counties in Longnan Province from the original 2 to 18.

The focus of the increase is on the three cities of Qingyang, Pingliang and Tianshui.

But except for the substantial expansion of apple bases last year, apple planting in these three areas has stopped this year, mainly because Xanthoceras sorbifolia and apples are competing for land. "

After Professor Ma finished speaking, everyone's eyes were on Guo Yang.

"What's the problem?" Guo Yang was not polite. "Jiahe paid real money, and the people were willing, but in the end, irrelevant people jumped out."

The expressions of several researchers changed.

Ma Fengwang said: "I also know about Xanthoceras sorbifolia, which is also found in Shaanxi Province. I have seen a 10-ton biomass diesel refinery in Xi'an, but it faces problems with raw materials.

The company can only receive 4 to 5 tons of raw materials each year, so it is going to mountainous and forested areas to sign contracts with local people to have them plant trees for it.

But these trees cannot be called energy crops in the strict sense, and they are now in a mess.”

At this time, Liu Gongshe also nodded and said: "There are a lot of lessons to be learned, and the Xanthoceras sorbifolia industry chain is indeed immature."

Liu Gongshe produced a document.

In the past few years, energy prices have soared, and the GJ Forestry Bureau has set a goal of developing 2020 million mu of energy forests by 2.

Subsequently, northern provinces, autonomous regions and oil companies invested large amounts of money to seize the Xanthoceras sorbifolia industry.

In the past three years, the seeds of Xanthoceras sorbifolia have also experienced a roller coaster ride.

In 2007, 10 yuan per catty.

In 2008, 50-60 yuan per catty.

Now, we are back to square one, and demand is extremely weak.

In this process, just like the leprosy tree industry in the south, many lessons learned through blood and tears were left behind.

Jing Haichun said: "The Energy Center will definitely support the development of bioenergy, but it also needs to be backed by strategic thinking.

The development of energy crops requires close cooperation and division of labor among the government, scientific research institutions and enterprises.

In the United States, three major research centers are responsible for basic research and cultivation;
After entering the Chinese stage, the federal government, state governments, research institutions, and enterprises jointly sign planting agreements with farmers, and then conduct comprehensive experiments and evaluations to determine how much will be produced in the first year and the second year...

After that, a set of data, standards and a complete industrial chain ranging from basic data to planting methods and post-processing are formed before entering the stage of industrial promotion.

The United States now has two major energy crops: the energy grass is switchgrass, and the energy tree is poplar.

Switchgrass has been researched for many years and has a lot of data support from all aspects.
From upstream gene sequencing, to the intermediate planting methods, water and fertilizer management, harvesting time, stubble height, to later processing and utilization...

There is a complete set of technical support solutions and industrial chain. "

After a pause, Jing Haichun looked at Guo Yang, then at the others.

"And now, Jiahe is too impatient, everyone is too impatient."

"Ten million mu, this Great Leap Forward approach, if something goes wrong, it will involve farmers in ten cities and prefectures, and they will be unable to breathe for many years."

Everyone was digesting it.

Ma Fengwang felt that what Jing Haichun said made a lot of sense. The Xanthoceras sorbifolia industry had been proven to be immature, so why force it?
Officials from the science and technology department and the GJ Forestry Bureau were observing everyone.

Xiao Le had no expression on his face.

The provincial leaders didn't say anything, but in this situation, if they didn't say anything, it could be assumed that they supported Jiahe.

As for the local people, the word "dissatisfaction" was almost written on their faces.

This made them a little curious about what kind of magic Jiahe had to be able to control this group of people so well.

Coincidentally, these people all turned their eyes to Guo Yang.

Facing everyone's gaze, Guo Yang calmly stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

Everyone thought he was going to bring up the Gobi Oasis again, but they saw Guo Yang pulling up the curtains. On the other side, Fang Xiaozhang's laptop was also connected to the projector.

“There’s no need to explain it to you.”

Guo Yang turned around, looking relaxed, "In a few months, all the trees will be planted, and it won't affect the planting of apple trees next year."

The leaders of the Science and Technology Department and the GJ Forestry Bureau were stunned. "Are all the trees planted yet?"

Guo Yang said casually: "It will be no problem to complete 600 million acres before summer."

Everyone felt incredible.

A leader asked Ma Fengwang: "Professor Ma, is this true?"

“I don’t know the data,” Ma Fengwang said, “but it is true that the people are very enthusiastic about planting trees. Some of them are willing to cut down apple trees to plant Xanthoceras sorbifolia.

Alas, Apple’s business was not doing well last year because of the financial crisis, but the market will definitely pick up this year.

Currently, the country's apple-planting area is only 2600 million mu, while the peak in 1997 was 4700 million mu.

The next few years may be a good time for Apple.”

After listening to Professor Ma's complaints, Guo Yang's heart was moved. "Professor Ma, Jiahe also has an apple orchard. We can discuss it later."

“But now that everyone is here, let’s take a look at Golden Harvest’s related technical accumulation.

This is Fang Xiaozhang, the general manager of Jiahe Biochemical, a PhD in polymer physics and chemistry from USTC, and the chief engineer of Jiahe Bioenergy Project.

Everyone present looked at Fang Xiaozhang.

Fang Xiaozhang also calmly opened the PPT and introduced Jiahe’s preparations from beginning to end.

It can be said that, except for the lack of production data, Jiahe’s technical reserves are definitely sufficient.

Jiahe has carried out relevant research and development in gene sequencing, plant extraction, edible and medicinal use, and the ornamental, medicinal and economic value of Xanthoceras sorbifolia.

In particular, a high content of anthraquinone components was found in the leaves of Xanthoceras sorbifolia.

It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-aging, and kidney failure-delaying effects.

In addition, Jiahe is already conducting relevant medical research and development.

Seeing this, the balance in Jing Haichun and Liu Gongshe's hearts was slightly restored.

Edible oil + tea + medicine + forest economy, Jiahe’s bioenergy has long had a strategic backing.

With sufficient funds, full support from local governments, positive responses from farmers, and the progress of the project...

Following Fang Xiaozhang's detailed introduction, everyone inexplicably felt more identified with him.

(End of this chapter)