Celebrity hometown competition. In the hometown of the famous master of traditional Chinese culture Wang Minyun, in Shantang Bay, Yunhuqiao Town, Xiangtan County, the Yunhu River (Shaohe) and its tributaries quietly pass through. In the Yunhu River Shantang Bay area, the Unity Bridge, which was built in the early 70s of last century, connects the two villages of Shijingpu and Shitan Town Ancient City in Yunhuqiao Town.
Just when the people on both sides of the strait were rejoicing, a baby boy fell to the ground in the Shantang Bay Zhou family on the right bank of the bridge, and his mother named him "New Bridge", which was intended to celebrate the successful completion of this new bridge.
Time flies, and the years are like songs. Regardless of the vicissitudes of the storm, the Unity Bridge selflessly adheres to connecting the two places, and has become a bridge connecting hearts and a bridge to prosperity in the hearts of the local people. The person named "Xinqiao" put the "Unity Bridge" into his heart, turning it into a feeling of serving the people of "three rural areas" and serving his hometown, shining and heating in ordinary posts.
Aim high and practice skills
In the eighties and nineties of last century, Zhou Xinqiao has grown into an open-minded and cheerful young man who has come to the crossroads of life decisions.
As a rural youth, Zhou Xinqiao is well aware of the hardships of his fathers facing the loess with their backs to the sky, and he believes that only profound knowledge and excellent skills can change the fate of farmers and rural areas! After graduating from Hunan Agricultural Radio and Television School, he was recommended to Hunan Agricultural Letter University for further study, mastered solid knowledge of agricultural technology, obtained a college diploma, and enlisted in the army with the ambition of serving the country, and came to the Southern Xinjiang Military Region in December 1993 in a harsh environment.
The majestic Kunlun guards the prosperity of the motherland, and also witnesses the youthful transformation of Zhou Xinqiao, at the foot of the green Kunlun Mountain, the responsibility and ideal ambition of a soldier are budding and jointed.
During his five years in the army, in the propaganda department of the Political Department of the Southern Xinjiang Military Region, Zhou Xinqiao worked hard to hone his skills. He gave full play to his strengths, studied hard, vigorously praised the good people and good deeds of the troops, and became an excellent military journalist. His works have been published many times in newspapers and periodicals such as People's Army Daily, Jiefangjun Daily, People's Daily, China Youth Daily, Xinhua Daily Telegraph, etc., showing the lofty image of the people's army as "heroic when the gate of the sword is closed, and bold loyalty to the people". For this reason, Zhou Xinqiao has been commended by the troops of the Southern Xinjiang Military Region and the Lanzhou Military Region four times, was named an "outstanding soldier" twice in a row and commended by the circular of the Southern Xinjiang Military Region, was rated as an "excellent reporter" by the army for three consecutive years, was awarded the third class meritorious service twice, and was awarded the honorary title of "Kunlun Defender" by the Southern Xinjiang Military Region in 1996.
In 1998, the Central Military Commission reorganized and reorganized the armed forces, and in accordance with the requirements of the military region's troops and local organizations, Zhou Xinqiao returned to work in the local areas as a military and civilian talent with a letter of recommendation from the military region. Subsequently, he was employed by the editorial department of Hunan Satellite TV and concurrently served as a special reporter and editor of Xiangtan Evening News.
Just when his family was overjoyed and glad that the rural man had finally jumped out of the "farm gate" and entered the "office", Zhou Xinqiao made a difficult decision - in early 2000, he gave up the most influential provincial media in the country, resolutely returned to his hometown, returned to the agricultural front he loved, and became a cadre of the Xiangtan County Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Veterinary Bureau.
"I was born in a rural area and have a deep affection for the vast land, and the rural resources are rich and promising, and I sincerely hope to use what I have learned and expertise to increase farmers' income and contribute a little to rural development!" Zhou Xinqiao said.
Since then, like the unity bridge that silently connects the two sides of the strait at the doorstep, Zhou Xinqiao has strived to become a "bridge" connecting and serving the "three rural areas".
Showing affection for farmers
In order to further improve his comprehensive quality and enhance his ability to serve the masses, during his work in the County Animal Husbandry and Fisheries and Veterinary Bureau, Zhou Xinqiao successively obtained a double bachelor's degree in "Law" from the Central Party School and "Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine" from Hunan Agricultural University through 10 years of hard work, and was rated as an animal husbandry engineer in December 2019. As he himself hoped, he wholeheartedly used his knowledge to serve the "three farmers".
In midsummer, melons and fruits are fragrant, and the poultry and livestock are fat, they not only enrich the people's table, but also pin on the dream of farmers to become rich, and going to the countryside to guide has become Zhou Xinqiao's daily work.
"Hong Liang, are the fish at home okay during this time?" On June 10, 2023, Zhou Xinqiao drove his private car to Yunhu Village Hongliang Farming Professional Cooperative in Yunhuqiao Town, which is one of his many service targets, "Your cooperative is in line with the relevant policies of the Municipal Bureau of Finance and the Municipal Water Conservancy Bureau to benefit the people and farmers, I specially send you this good news today, ask the leaders of the two bureaus to help you guide, and also see what needs my help." ”
Four years ago, Tan Hongliang was a construction industry practitioner. Considering that his mother is old and needs to take care of himself, Tan Hongliang, who has made a small profit over the years, decided to return to the countryside to develop, but did not know what to do. I had long heard that fellow villager Zhou Xinqiao was an expert in agriculture, and he called for advice.
"That's a good thing! The countryside needs you! Zhou Xinqiao comprehensively analyzed the resource advantages of his hometown and guided Tan Hongliang to engage in aquaculture and planting. In March 2019, Hongliang Breeding Professional Cooperative was established, and two years later it was listed as a key support object of municipal and county finance, water conservancy, and science and technology. In the winter of 2021, Zhou Xinqiao introduced a new fish species "bone fish" to the cooperative, which is delicious and has a considerable price, with a market value of 70 yuan per kilogram, which is a very test of breeding technology. To this end, Zhou Xinqiao often went to the countryside to explore with Tan Hongliang, and the flower bone fish finally got a bumper harvest! Soon, the cooperative's bones became famous, attracting surrounding farmers to come to learn from the teacher, and Zhou Xinqiao encouraged Tan Hongliang to teach farming techniques selflessly and drive the villagers to become rich together.
Four years later, the Hongliang Breeding Professional Cooperative has a 25-acre fish fry breeding base and more than 80 acres of adult fish base, radiating to the surrounding two townships, developing nearly 100 members, arranging the employment of many poor households and disabled people, and leading the masses to achieve good social and economic benefits. Tan Hongliang said to Zhou Xinqiao sincerely, "This is all a good policy to help the party and the government, thank you Brother Qiao and the superior leaders for their guidance!" ”
Furui Family Farm in Shuanghong Village, Shitan Town, is a three-level demonstration family farm at the county, city and provincial levels, and is also an object of careful guidance and long-term service by Zhou Xinqiao. Under the guidance of Zhou Xinqiao, Zhang Fuliang, the head of the farm, imported several batches of Jianghan chicken from Wuhan, and the oil tea and fruit tree bases were also built, which made a lot of profits in the first year of operation, and in recent years, it has joined hands with the listed Lihua Animal Husbandry Company, and the development momentum is strong.
While the farm was developing steadily, it suffered one blow after another, especially the large-scale outbreak of avian influenza, which lasted for half a year, which hit the farm hard. Thinking about what the members thought and anxious about the members, Zhou Xinqiao and Liu Pengfei, the science and technology commissioner of the bureau and senior animal pastor, helped Zhang Fuliang find a way to finally help the farm tide over the difficulties. Today, Furui Family Farm produces more than 100,000 broiler chickens and nearly 20,000 free-range chickens every year, with an annual output value of hundreds of thousands of yuan. Camellia oleifera forests and fruit groves have also borne fruit and ushered in a bumper harvest period.
Set off on the morning dew and return in the sunset. Over the years, Zhou Xinqiao's footprints have traveled to more than 500 villages in Lianxiang, and going to serve the client's home is as familiar as returning to his own home. In mid-September 2005, zoonotic avian influenza occurred in Shebu Town, Xiangtan County, and in March 2019, swine fever broke out throughout Xiangtan County, and Zhou Xinqiao risked his life to fight with his colleagues on the front line! With his help, cooperatives and family farms have flourished, playing a song of rural revitalization.
Revitalize the countryside tree typically
On Zhou Xinqiao's desk, there has always been a photo of him and his comrades under the Kunlun Mountain. During that passionate military years, Zhou Xinqiao learned his skills, gained insight, and deeply realized the importance of publicity and promotion. He believes that in order to develop, the "three rural areas" need to continuously pour policies and technical support into the frontline, and it is also necessary to encourage and shout, arm people with scientific theories, and guide people with correct public opinion.
Therefore, Zhou Xinqiao gave full play to his writing expertise, often using weekends and spare time to go to the grassroots frontline, interview good people and good deeds among the masses, and encourage more people with fresh examples around him.
Xu Limin, secretary of the party branch of Xiangshi Village in Yunhuqiao Town, is a typical figure launched by Zhou Xinqiao who takes root in the countryside and serves farmers. Xu Limin made his fortune with hardworking hands, and never forgot to help the people around him. The spring drought was severe, and he paid more than 200,000 yuan out of his own pocket to repair the canal; Xu Bang from his village came from a poor family, and he sponsored Xu Bang to go to school, find a job for him, and help the young man manage his salary; He Xin and his grandmother depend on each other, the house has become a dangerous house, Xu Limin donated money and fought for funds to build a new house for him... Now, Xu Limin has been a village branch secretary for more than ten years, leading local villagers to busy with construction and income, and he has been successfully awarded the "most beautiful intimate person for the masses" in Xiangtan City. Zhou Xinqiao not only recommended Xu Limin through pen and ink, but also actively won relevant financial support from superiors for Xu Limin's village, contributing his own strength to the development and change of the local rural landscape.
In recent years, Zhou Xinqiao has also written and published a large number of works focusing on the high-quality economic development and the construction of a "two-type society" in Xiangtan Province, actively creating a good public opinion atmosphere for attracting investment and investment, and many reports have been rated as excellent works by national, provincial and municipal media. At the end of 2002, Zhou Xinqiao was rated as an advanced individual in investment promotion by the Xiangtan County Government; From 2005 to 2007, he was rated as an excellent correspondent by the Propaganda Department of the Xiangtan County Party Committee for three consecutive years; From 2005 to 2006, he was named an excellent correspondent by Xiangtan Daily for two consecutive years, among which his book "Investment Attraction Without Sacrificing the Environment" won the second prize of the party journal of the national prefecture and city party newspaper.
The road is long
Farmers work in the fields, lush crops swaying in the wind; The child ran around the tree, and there was a laughter like a silver bell; Knowing the tireless singing, the gentle accompaniment of the small bridge flowing water... Every time he plunges into the embrace of the vast countryside, Zhou Xinqiao is always deeply moved by the beauty of this picture. Zhou Xinqiao does not hold an important position, nor does he have an earth-shattering career, but for this beauty, in order to build his hometown better, he always does his best and goes all out.
"Brother Qiao is indifferent to fame and fortune, and has done a lot of good things for the people silently, and has been passed down as a good story by the people." This is the words of Zhao Guoyun, secretary of the general branch of the party in Shijingpu Village, Yunhuqiao Town. He took the initiative to coordinate with the relevant departments at higher levels to strive for project funds and support the construction of roads and water conservancy in his hometown, especially at the end of 2000, he won the lighting project for the village in the Municipal Transportation Bureau, and installed 62 street lights on the village road, which greatly facilitated the people's night travel.
In the spring of 2021, another major event in people's livelihood occurred in Shijingpu Village - the preparatory headquarters for the reconstruction of the Unity Bridge was officially inaugurated.
It turned out that after more than 50 years of wind and rain, the Unity Bridge, which was convenient for the people on both sides of the strait, was broken and had become a dangerous bridge, and Zhou Xinqiao saw it in his eyes and put it in his heart. Since 2020, he has actively reflected the current situation of the bridge to the relevant departments and began to promote the reconstruction of the Unity Bridge, and at present, the relevant project approval, planning, design and other work are steadily advancing.
The location of the Unity Bridge is an extension of the Shaocha Trunk Line of the red tourist route, only about 1.5 kilometers away from the site of Wang Minyun's former residence "Xiangqilou". The repair of the bridge is not only conducive to the safe passage of people on both sides of the Yunhu River, but also conducive to the construction and development of the hometown of celebrities, highlighting and carrying forward the unique historical and cultural heritage of Xiangtan and allowing the integration of culture and tourism and rural revitalization to fly together.
We believe that in the near future, a spectacular and beautiful new bridge will stand above the Shaohe River of Yunhu! (Author: Yan Miao)