With this man's approval, then he and Yevlov, who stood as straight as a pine tree without saying a word the whole time, could turn around and leave and lead people to dig the earth. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

No matter what country is, food ultimately determines the stability of a society, and the safety of food determines the existence of a political regime.

Novgomel was almost isolated because it was surrounded by Axis powers in all directions, and it was too difficult to feed tens of thousands of people with only the Soviet Air Force airdropping food.

Yang Mingzhi did not leave as Salinchkin thought, but continued: "Comrade Salinchkin, I think it is necessary for you and Comrade Mayor to go to the farmland to have a look. From a military point of view, there is absolutely no possibility that the Germans will attack us in a big way in the next month. Therefore, the military pressure we face is small, but the pressure on people's livelihood is very huge. Relying only on the flour airdropped by the superiors to eat for a month at most, we still have to eat a lot of potatoes in the long battle.

The issue of food is as important as the building of the army, so I hope that you and Lyudbalev will also follow us to the fields to see for yourself. ”

This is very well reasoned, because just after eating, Salinchkin is in a good mood.

He shrugged his shoulders and simply stood up: "What you said makes sense, I'm not here to do an office!" There is no problem in the field, not to mention that I am a farmer by birth, and I also have experience in how to grow potatoes and how to dig them. ”

"That's great!" Yang Mingzhi said excitedly: "I think this matter should also be hyped up. When tens of thousands of people see the leader's comrade commissioner and work in the fields like them, our morale will be greatly boosted, which will be crucial for future battles and lives. ”

"Okay! Lyudbalev, lead the rest of the staff, we follow the deputy division commander! As soon as the words fell, Salinchkin immediately added: "No...... It was to go with our division commander and deputy division commander. ”

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At a glance today, Salinchkin is even more certain that the commander of the 284th Division, Yevlov, can be said to have no name, and the only reason why he can hold this position is simply because he is a Soviet citizen. In terms of responsibility, assertiveness, and planning for the future, he is far inferior to his deputy. If Berekov had become a Soviet citizen, the two would have been able to swap positions.

"Alas, I just don't know if this Chinese agrees to change his nationality, such a war talent has a basic political eye, if the Soviet Union loses him, it will be a big loss." Looking at Yang Mingzhi's back, Salin Qijin couldn't help but think a lot.

These four are the main leaders of Novgomel, since they want to make a gesture, the four and their entourage, all wearing raincoats and carrying shovels, swaggered on the muddy road, swaggering through the city in the residential area, almost holding a big sign to publicize, many villagers completely saw this scene.

Yang Mingzhi was wrapped in a large battle cloak, which could be used as a raincoat or as a very simple tent. This kind of multi-functional Soviet standard equipment was also dropped by 10,000 sets this airdrop.

Think about China, more than 10,000 kilometers away, the Chinese army against the Japanese, if it rains during the march and fights, the soldiers lack rain gear and warmth, the soldiers are extremely susceptible to illness, and the lack of penicillin also makes the recovery of the sick slow.

There are many factors that determine the combat effectiveness of the troops, daily necessities are one, and food is the most important.

The shovels made in the arsenal were of good quality, and when the potato harvest season came, the mobilized villagers carried them one after another, and it was not a problem to turn over all the cultivated land.

The group's destination is not far away, and the potatoes planted in February are close to the village. Outside the village, where the trees are sparse, they have been converted into farmland.

Speaking of which, Salinchkin hasn't inspected the land around the blacksmith village in depth! Today, I will be a guide myself, and I will explain it to him.

Yang Mingzhi thus walked at the head of the procession, and after leaving the residential area, he walked along the road paved with tree trunks, and stopped after walking about 500 meters.

He raised his hand and said, "Here it is, comrades! This is the farmland we had before the land, and we planted the roots in February. Look at these big-leaf crops on the surface, and they're potatoes. ”

Salinchkin squinted, he had planted potatoes, so the growth of potatoes could be known by the leaves alone.

In addition to the muddy road, the soil in the swamp is soft and wet, and it is even worse because of the rain. Because everyone was wearing leather boots, they were basically immune to all mud, and the group went straight down to the fields.

Yang Mingzhi held the shovel and said to Salinchkin: "Comrade Commissioner, you just said that you were a farmer and planted potatoes. What do you think? This is our farmland, can you judge the growth based on your experience? ”

"Of course it's okay, I just need to look a little to understand what's going on under the dirt."

As he spoke, the Stalin commissioner squatted down, took a closer look at the stems and leaves of the plants, and concluded: "These potatoes are not growing well!" I remember that you were going to harvest it at the end of this month, and it seems to me that you have to wait until May. ”

"Really?!" Yang Mingzhi asked.

"Of course, I think Comrade Yevlov can also understand a thing or two! Look at these leaves, they are still emerald green, which indicates that these potatoes are in the growing season, and you really don't expect how big their roots can be at this stage. Besides! Salinch stood up and continued: "February was very cold, and even though the Pripet bogs were relatively warm, hardy varieties were planted. But the cold inhibited growth, and the harvest was not this month! ”

"But isn't it about 60 days before the potatoes can be harvested?! At least at the end of last autumn we had a harvest to solve the problem of winter food for the troops. ”

Salinchkin shrugged and pointed to the ground: "Smart Comrade Berekov, you dig and you will understand." Sometimes we're always optimistic, but it's not as good as it could be. ”

Yang Mingzhi never believed that the potatoes sown in February would yield high yields, but this Salinchkin's words were even worse. He did not use any exaggerated rhetoric, but analyzed the growth of potatoes. Apparently this guy is an old farmer too!

How are potatoes growing now? Yang Mingzhi aimed at a plant, went down with a shovel, and then turned it out vigorously, scooping up the soil, and the whole root was in front of him.

It turned out really badly, these potatoes are not at all the size of a gratifying fist. On this plant's many roots, there are a large number of swollen roots, but it is a pity to describe them as peanuts.

"It's the potato growth season, and the roots can continue to grow! Comrade Berekov, you don't have to worry about anything. Salinchkin said frankly. This Chinese is not allowed to squat all the time because this fact hits him hard? Salinchkin said a few more words of comfort.

"Nothing, Comrade Commissioner. Your opinion is very correct, and the business of agriculture is completely entrusted to you, and it is not only your own job, but I think it is also very important. I didn't expect that the commissioner comrade who fell from the sky was still an agronomist. ”

"Hahaha! I was a farmer when I was younger, so I knew a thing or two about it. Salinchkin said cheerfully, he really knew the other side of this Chinese's words. An official who has fallen from heaven cannot convince the public by posing Stalin. Before he came, the development here almost always depended on this Chinese Berekov, and only when he truly admired himself could various work be carried out in the future. Obviously, the prospect of cooperation between himself and him in the future is very huge.

Salinchkin knew that when it came to understanding science and technology, he was far inferior to this Berekov. Now he finally has a vital knowledge of agriculture that he doesn't know much, so that he can admire. Pointing to the cloudy sky, he continued: "The rain was actually very timely, and the frost season was completely over. After the rains, temperatures should continue to rise and these potatoes enter the vigorous growing season. March was still too cold, so the growth was slow, and we will eventually harvest in May. ”