mtl008 Chapter 530 New Year's Eve (3)
Chapter 530 New Year's Eve (3)
Mulan New City Plaza is located in front of the city government, with an area of approximately 5 acres. It has both concrete and green areas, and is a place where citizens often relax and entertain!
The square was crowded with people, men, women, young and old, all dressed up. Children were running around in the crowd, with innocent smiles on their faces. Adults were greeting each other, their eyes full of joy and anticipation.
The square was decorated with lights and colorful flags fluttering in the wind. The Yangko team twisted their bodies happily, the colorful silks in their hands danced in gorgeous arcs, and the cheerful gongs and drums resounded through the sky.
In the southeast corner of the square, a large group of vendors were busy, some carrying loads, some pushing carts, and some spreading a piece of cloth on the ground and putting out various snacks.
The snacks on the stalls are dazzling and colorful.
Strings of red candied haws, with hawthorn fruits covered in shiny sugar, shine attractively in the sun. Vendors shout "Candied haws, sweet and sour candied haws" from time to time.
There are also fragrant roasted sweet potatoes. The vendor uses a simple stove with charcoal fire in it. The sweet potatoes are placed around the stove and slowly roasted, emitting bursts of sweet fragrance, attracting passers-by to stop.
A large iron pot was placed on the stove, and a vendor was skillfully frying chestnuts. With the rustling sound, the aroma of chestnuts gradually spread.
In front of the pastry stall, there are all kinds of exquisite snacks, such as date paste cake, mung bean cake, osmanthus cake, etc. These pastries are small and cute in shape, exuding a rich sweet fragrance.
The melon seed vendor had several iron basins in front of him, filled with melon seeds of different flavors, including original, spiced, and cream.
The children were attracted by the smell of snacks, and pulled their parents' hands to the stalls, looking at the delicious snacks eagerly. At this time, the adults generously donated money to buy all kinds of snacks!
The city's Public Security Bureau Chief Jiang Yong had arrived at the square three hours in advance. Four trucks loaded with public security police were already parked on the outer ring road!
Three patrol teams were patrolling the square.
It's crowded and noisy here, and it's right in front of the city government, so it's usually a key area that the public security police keep on guard!
Jiang Yong was so anxious that sweat was pouring down his forehead. The square was now full of people, and it was estimated that there were more than 2,000 ordinary people celebrating. According to the schedule, the big shots would be here soon!
The policemen jumped off the trucks one by one and began to take their positions. Today, Jiang Yong mobilized almost all the police forces that could be dispatched in the city, and even arranged twenty plainclothes policemen!
The assassination attempt on Yin Xinjun at Jingpo Lake left him with a shadow, and every time he encountered such a public gathering he felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy!
At this moment, everyone is still looking at all kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits in the vegetable greenhouse outside the city in amazement.
"Can we still eat tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, and greens in winter?"
"Strawberries? Grapes? I am not seeing things, these are rare foods that can only be eaten in June or July!"
“Every time I come to Mulan Special Zone, I can see a lot of new things!”
"This greenhouse is great. I'm going to buy some strawberries to take back later!"
Yin Xinjun smiled and said,
"Dear leaders, I will arrange for each of you to take a box of fruit with you before you leave!"
“It will cost a lot of money, right?”
"The main reason is that we only planted a few dozen acres this time, so the cost is definitely a bit high, and it's a test field. Next winter, we plan to promote 1000 acres throughout the city. If the area is large, the cost will naturally drop!"
Yin Xinjun hurriedly explained,
The glass, steel and coal used to build the greenhouse are all taken from space. What is the cost? As long as we can eat fresh fruits and vegetables in winter, that's enough!
A soldier carried a basket full of strawberries and grapes and passed it to everyone. Several leaders did not hesitate to take the food and started eating with relish!
"Oh, let alone winter, it's hard to eat some fruit even in summer. They are very expensive and I can't bear to buy them. I didn't expect that when I came to Mulan Special District, everything was so cheap!" said a leader with emotion!
“Dear leaders, the purpose of establishing the Mulan Special Zone is, first, to build a military industrial base, and second, to strengthen our country industrially!
The biggest characteristic of an industrial power is technological innovation, and greenhouses are technological innovation! "Yin Xinjun said shamelessly!
"That's right, no wonder you don't want to produce guns and ammunition now, and only want to make tanks and airplanes!"
"Leader, we are promoting industrialization and technological innovation. From a military perspective, we must develop cutting-edge weapons to gain an overwhelming advantage over the enemy, because in the long run, our enemies are not just Chiang Kai-shek's army!
As for civilian use, the biggest benefit is to improve production efficiency, greatly enrich our material supply, and let the people live a happy life! "
"Well said. If it was just Chiang Kai-shek's army fighting us, I estimate that the whole country could be liberated in less than half a year. The key is that there are the Americans behind them, so the situation is very complicated!" A voice said approvingly!
A cold murderous look gradually appeared in Yin Xinjun's eyes.
"I personally believe that no matter if it is the Americans or anyone else, as long as they dare to stop us from liberating all of China, they are our enemies. We must be ready to fight at any time. This is also a guiding principle of our Mulan Arsenal. Our weapons needs are all based on the United States as an imaginary enemy!"
"Imaginary enemy? Haha, at present, it seems that the Americans have not interfered deeply in our war of liberation. They only provide aid to the Kuomintang, and most of this aid has fallen into our hands!"
"Haha! That's right. After fighting these American-equipped troops to the end, we ourselves have become American-equipped!"
"Plan ahead. The establishment of New China will inevitably be bumpy. Even after its establishment, those imperialists will not be willing to fail. Comrade Xiao Yin thinks very far ahead!"
Yin Xinjun said decisively,
"My goal is to make our military equipment comparable to that of the U.S. military within three years!"
"Good! Comrade Xiao Yin had no rivals in the Hexi Corridor before, and was invincible in the Northeast Anti-Japanese War. Now you look down on the Kuomintang army, and only have eyes for the Americans, haha!"
"My dear leaders, this Kuomintang army has no leader, so we should develop the military industry first. Once the Americans are gone, I will definitely go into battle to fight them!" Yin Xinjun started to brag again!
"Hahaha!" Everyone started laughing!
Everyone got on the bus and finally arrived at the last stop, City Hall Square!
Jiang Yong hurried over to open the door!
Surrounded by everyone, they came to the temporary wooden platform in the center.
There are also several microphones set up on top of the table!
Today is New Year's Eve.
The superior is going to give a welcome speech!
He walked up to the table, took the microphone,
"Comrades, fellow villagers,
As the new year approaches, on behalf of the Northeast Bureau of the Communist Party of China, I would like to extend my warmest New Year wishes to you all!
1947 was a year of great victory for us. With the heroic efforts of our officers and soldiers, we continuously defeated the enemy on various battlefields, liberated large tracts of land, and freed more people from the oppression of the reactionaries. All this is inseparable from the support and dedication of the broad masses of the people. It is your strength that keeps our revolutionary cause moving forward.
However, we must not forget that the enemy will not give up easily. They may resort to all kinds of conspiracies and tricks to try to hinder our progress. But we firmly believe that as long as we unite closely around the Communist Party of China and firmly resolve to carry the revolution through to the end, we will be able to smash all the enemy's conspiracies.
1948 will be an even more critical year. We must continue to intensify military struggle, win victory across the country, and establish a new China where the people are the masters of their own country. At the same time, we must also actively carry out land reform, economic construction and other work to create a better life for the people.
In the new year, let us work together to strive for the final victory of the revolution! Let us meet new challenges and create new glories with firm beliefs and tenacious will!
Finally, we wish you all a happy new year, good health and good work! ”