Everyone knows that our country is a big agricultural country, but when it comes to the life of farmers, there are bitter and sweet. Today, let's talk about the "public grain" system that makes the older generation shake their heads when they mention it.
If you want to talk about this public grain, it is really a hurdle in the hearts of the older generation. At that time, paying the public grain was like asking for their lives, bitter! Now that we are well fed and clothed, it may be difficult to imagine the plight of the peasants at that time. At that time, most of the grain that the peasants and uncles had worked so hard to grow had to be handed over to the state, and they could not eat enough.
This public grain system has three troublesome features:
First, it is mandatory. It's not a matter of paying if you want to, or paying if you don't want to. If you don't complete the task, the consequences can be serious. In some places, people are even arrested, or valuable items are removed from the house.
Second, fixity. No matter how good or bad the year is, the quantity of grain that should be handed over must not be less, and the quality must not be bad at all. In the event of natural and man-made disasters and poor crop harvests, it is really sad for the farmers and uncles.
Third, gratuitousness. This grain is not sold to the state, it is given for free. The peasants themselves did not have enough food to eat, and they had to hand over their grain, which was a difficult day to imagine.
The impact of this public grain system on the peasants has been great. In the late 50s and early 60s of the 20th century, the peasants' food ration consumption level was less than 200 kilograms, which was difficult to guarantee even food and clothing. Not to mention, at that time, agricultural tax revenue accounted for more than 20 percent of peasants' income, which was really worse.
Speaking of which, let's look at specific examples. In 1959, there was a village in Henan, and the collection of public grain at that time was really shocking. Most of the food that the villagers have worked so hard to grow has to be handed over, and the rest is not enough to eat themselves.
What is even more poignant is that in 1960 somewhere in Anhui, there was an incident of peasants demolishing houses and replacing them with grain. You think, the house is the lifeblood of the peasants, and the fact that they can demolish the house for food shows how bad the situation was at that time.
Speaking of this public grain system, we cannot blindly say that it is not good. It has indeed contributed to the industrialized development of the country. However, it has also caused the gap between urban and rural areas to widen and rural development to lag behind. This can be said to be a double-edged sword.
Looking back now, this public grain system has left a profound lesson for us. It tells us that the interests of the people must be taken into account when formulating policies. Now our country's rural policy is very different, and the agricultural tax has been abolished, which makes the peasant uncles breathe a big sigh of relief.
But we can't take it lightly. Although there is no public grain system now, we must still be vigilant against situations that may harm the interests of peasants under the new form. For example, in some places, in the name of development, they occupy peasants' land, but this is not possible.
Looking back on history is not to dwell on the past, but to better face the future. The public grain system in those years has left us with valuable experience and lessons. It tells us that the interests of the people must be the starting point for any policy formulation.
Now, our country's rural policy is getting better and better. But building a fairer and more prosperous society will require the efforts of each and every one of us. The peasants and uncles should live a better life, and the people in the city should also be concerned about the development of the countryside.
Let's work together to make the countryside a field of hope and make the smiles of the farmers brighter. I believe that with our joint efforts, our countryside will get better and better, and the life of farmers and uncles will become more and more prosperous!
Looking back, we can't help but feel a lot of emotion. The hardships of those years, the tears of those years, have become history. But the lessons they teach us should never be forgotten.
Now, our country's agricultural policy has undergone earth-shaking changes. In 2006, the agricultural tax was abolished altogether, which brought tangible benefits to the farmers. But we can't rest on our laurels.
The development of the countryside and the happiness of the peasants are not a matter of overnight. It requires all of us working together. The government must formulate good policies, the people in the cities must care about the rural areas, and the peasants and uncles themselves must work hard. Only in this way can our rural areas become truly rich and the peasants and uncles live a better life.
At the end of the day, whether we are from the city or from the countryside, we are all one family. If the countryside is good, the city can be better; Only when the peasants are rich can the people of the whole country become richer. Therefore, caring for the rural areas, supporting agriculture, and helping farmers is not only a matter for the government, but also for each of us.
Let us join hands and work together for our rural areas and our farmers. I believe that in the near future, we will definitely be able to see more beautiful countryside and happier farmers!
So, friends, what are your thoughts on the development of rural areas? What else do you think we can do for the countryside? Everyone is welcome to discuss and make suggestions for our rural areas together. Remember, everyone's strength is small, but as long as we are united, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome!
Finally, let us hope that in the near future, our countryside will become more beautiful and the lives of farmers and uncles will become happier. Let's work together for this bright future!
Friends, the topic we are talking about today may weigh heavily on some people. However, I would like to say that looking back at history is not to dwell on the past, but to better face the future. Those difficult years are over, but the lessons they have left us should never be forgotten.
Now, our countryside is undergoing a sea change. More and more young people are choosing to return to their hometowns to start their own businesses, and more and more new technologies are being applied to agricultural production. These changes are injecting new vitality into our rural areas.
However, we must also be soberly aware that rural development still faces many challenges. For example, how do you retain young people? How to improve agricultural production efficiency? How to protect the rural environment? These problems require us to think and solve them together.
Therefore, I would like to invite everyone, whether you are from the city or from the countryside, to care about our rural areas. Maybe you can buy more produce and support the farmers. Perhaps you can use your expertise to make suggestions for rural development. Maybe you can return to your hometown to start a business and bring new opportunities to the countryside.
Remember, everyone's strength is small, but as long as we are united, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome! Let us go hand in hand to create a better future for our countryside and our farmers!
Friends, do you have any other ideas for the development of rural areas? Everyone is welcome to discuss and make suggestions for our rural areas together. I believe that with our joint efforts, our countryside will become better, and the lives of farmers and uncles will become happier!
Let's look forward to the fact that in the near future, when we go into the countryside again, we will see a more beautiful and prosperous picture. By that time, we will definitely be proud and proud of our efforts today!
In closing, I would like to say that we are all part of this great country, both urban and rural. Let's work together to create a better future! Thank you!