Reborn as a Noble's Son

After Xiong Dingcang finished speaking, he felt a little uneasy. He looked at Nie Zhenbang. Ten square kilometers is a number that Xiong Dingcang has also considered. From the perspective of experimental value, there is not much reference significance if it is lower than this number. It means there is no test. Anything higher than this is too expensive. Too much to bear.

Ten square kilometers is just enough to form a sand control forest belt one kilometer wide and ten kilometers long. After two or three years, or even not that long, you can see the effect of sand control.

Xiong Dingcang’s Sand Control No. 5 is no ordinary sand control forest. In terms of density requirements, there needs to be one plant for every two square meters. Ten square kilometers, that is to say, 5 million plants are needed. That's a huge amount. Coupled with the construction of the drip irrigation system and subsequent manual maintenance. Cleaning and repotting of some dead plants. To start such a project, it will cost at least 200 million.

Nie Zhenbang did not agree immediately. Today is different from the past. With my current status, I don’t speak gold and gold. Then what you say must count. This is not a private occasion. This is a very formal research period. Whatever you say and do, you must be responsible.

We can’t just see the benefits of Sand Control No. 5, we also need to see the costs involved. After pondering for a moment, Nie Zhenbang looked at Xiong Dingcang and said, "Mr. Xiong, what is the approximate cost budget? Do you have a detailed plan?"

In terms of titles, Nie Zhenbang has always used honorifics. Mr. Xiong and you all fully reflect Nie Zhenbang's attitude towards talents. This is one of them.

Secondly, what Nie Zhenbang is most worried about is planning. Being a scholar is different from being a leading cadre. Most scholars, especially true scholars, have an idealized state. They only focus on their own research and nothing else. How much is the value of the project and how much can it afford. These are empty. They don't care, and most of them ignore this aspect.

This is a good thing, if Sand Control No. 5 can be successful. It is a good thing for the entire country for generations. It is conceivable that after ten years, when these lands are completely improved, the land across the country will become a livable place. This is a relief to the increasingly tense population pressure. However, I'm afraid that Mr. Xiong doesn't have any estimates. It's all about passion. If you act haphazardly, then the investment alone will be a bottomless pit, and there will be little promotion value.

Here, Xiong Dingcang nodded slightly and said: "Secretary Nie. In this regard, I have made a detailed budget. The cultivation of Desert Control No. 5 is low-cost. It can be cultivated by root system or cuttings. Desert Control No. 5 The biggest advantage is that the initial growth is very rapid. In the laboratory, transplantation can be carried out in two months. The high-speed growth trend is maintained for the first three years. After that, the growth rate returns to normal. Ten years later, it reaches six or seven meters. high.

The cost of cultivating each plant is about fifteen yuan. Five million plants would cost 75 million, plus past successful experience. Use interplanting of trees, shrubs and grasses. Calculated based on the area of ​​​​two square meters of one plant on Sand Control No. 5, the cost is about 25 yuan. The total cost is 125 million, plus the construction and subsequent maintenance of the drip irrigation system. All down. It will cost about 250 million.

Xiong Dingcang's introduction is very detailed, covering every plant. Such a meticulous and serious attitude. Nie Zhenbang also felt a little emotional. As expected of a defender of the earth, Mr. Xiong is not only excellent in research, but also so thoughtful in planning. This is the true nature of a scholar.

Here, Xiong Dingcang continued: "Secretary Nie, my team has been preparing for this project before. The United Nations Environment Program will give me about five million in research funds every year. In addition to the National Spark Program, Financial support, special research funds from the provincial finance and support from the school. We have cultivated three million plants. They can be transplanted at any time. After the three million saplings are planted, the subsequent seedling sources can be fully supplied. Therefore, here , which can eliminate about 30 million."

Nie Zhenbang remained silent, which made Xiong Dingcang feel a little uneasy. He introduced all the situation. Even the provincial party committee must consider the cost of hundreds of millions.

After pondering for a moment, Nie Zhenbang had the urge to directly expand the scale. Ten square kilometers costs 225 million. For one hundred square kilometers, it only costs 2 billion at most. The larger the scale, the lower the cost will naturally be. Even if the government cannot come up with this, Nie Zhenbang can still think of other ways.

However, considering the effectiveness of Sand Control No. 5, it still needs to be tested. Nie Zhenbang also held back. All good things come soon. If it is effective, it will not be too late to promote it on a large scale.

Immediately, Nie Zhenbang looked up at Xiong Dingcang and said, "Mr. Xiong, this project is a good thing that will benefit future generations. Naturally, the provincial party committee and the provincial government support it. Governor Zhentao, what do you think?"

Now that Nie Zhenbang has expressed his position, Liu Zhentao smiled and nodded: "I agree with Secretary Nie's opinion. If Desert Control No. 5 can have obvious results, I believe it. This is something that will benefit all generations."

Here, Nie Zhenbang suddenly said: "Mr. Xiong, I also want to ask, since this Desert Control No. 5 can survive in the desert area, is it also feasible to plant it in other places in the province?" .Also, what is the economic value of trees?”

Speaking of this, Mr. Xiong also looked embarrassed and said with a smile: "Secretary Nie, the soil in Longxi Province is loess. For thousands of years, agricultural farming on the land of Guanzhong has exhausted the fertility of the land. Barren. The massive deforestation over the years has caused severe soil erosion in the province. There is a serious tendency to desertification. Planting in other places will naturally be more adaptable. Moreover, I believe it will not take half a year to prevent soil erosion and improve groundwater levels. Above, there will be obvious effects.”

Having said this, Mr. Xiong paused for a moment, but said awkwardly: "As for the economic benefits, I am ashamed to say that when I originally selected the tree species, I purely considered the environmental adaptability and growth issues. The wood of Sand Control No. 5 is loose. It can only be used as firewood. It has no particularly great economic value."

"However, the characteristic of Zhisha No. 5 is that its roots are deeply rooted and will not cause much damage to the shallow soil. Zhisha No. 5 is very suitable for interplanting Chinese medicinal materials or crops in the forest. It will not affect at all . Even the fallen needles, after decaying, have a strong fattening effect."

Listening to Xiong Dingcang's words, Nie Zhenbang also nodded and said: "Mr. Xiong, this project is unanimously recognized and supported by the provincial party committee, provincial government, myself and Governor Zhentao. Just do it with confidence and boldness. At that time, I will arrange a special leadership team to connect with you."

After coming out of Longxi Agricultural University, Nie Zhenbang and Liu Zhentao got into the King Long commercial vehicle one after another. After they sat down separately, Liu Zhentao looked at Nie Zhenbang's thoughtful look and said, "Secretary Nie, do you want to promote Desert Control No. 5 throughout the province?"

Nie Zhenbang was not much surprised that Liu Zhentao could guess this. His expressions are written all over his face. There is no cover-up at all.

"Yes, the environmentally friendly forest project, although cooperating with enterprises, can be regarded as a new path in environmental governance. However, overall, the environmentally friendly forest project still has many shortcomings. Most of the choices made by enterprises are along the Yellow River. An area. In this way, costs can be effectively reduced. In addition, the capabilities of enterprises are limited after all. We still need to rely on ourselves for real environmental governance." Nie Zhenbang said with deep feeling.

Businesses have business considerations. However, Longxi Province does not just need management and protection along the Yellow River. The whole province, especially those places with ravines on the Loess Plateau, also needs it. You can only rely on yourself for these.

The height of Desert Control No. 5 will not cover too much sunlight. Moreover, didn't Xiong Dingcang also say so. There is no problem in interplanting crops or medicinal materials in the forest. The lives of ordinary people will not be greatly affected. If it can be promoted on a large scale in the province. It can effectively reduce the amount of water evaporation in the province. . In a few years, it is not impossible for Longxi to return to the style of the Han and Tang Dynasties.

Liu Zhentao also nodded and said: "There are many benefits. If done well, this will be a great thing that will benefit future generations. This will be enough to leave a name in history. However, the huge amount of money required will be a huge blow to the province. What a burden. The province has 210,000 square kilometers of land. Excluding the windy and sandy areas in the north, UU Kanshu www.uukanshu.net excluding the urban area and the area of ​​the protective forest that has been built. The total area of ​​hilly and ravine areas that need to be managed is between 20,000 and 50,000. About 10,000 square kilometers. Even if drip irrigation equipment is not needed, shrubs and grass plants are not needed. It is simply Desert Control No. 5. Ten square kilometers is 75 million. Calculated based on the area of ​​20,000 square kilometers, that is one Fifty billion investment."

"Yes, 150 billion. This does not include labor. Of course, planting in hilly and ravine areas may not require such a high density and the cost can be reduced. 80 billion is beyond the reach of a knife." Nie Zhenbang was also a little emotional.

However, immediately, Nie Zhenbang's face showed an extremely determined look. He looked at Liu Zhentao and said: "Governor Zhentao, my idea is to go ahead, unswervingly. For the sake of the 47 million people of Longxi In the future, we will tighten our belts and save money. I hope you can support me."

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang's firm attitude and sincere words shocked Liu Zhentao. Unlike Nie Zhenbang, Nie Zhenbang was the top leader of the provincial party committee. He is the leader of the government. Whether Longxi's economy is good or not, most people will say how good the governor is. Liu Zhentao is also worried.

After being silent for a while, Liu Zhentao nodded and said: "Secretary Nie, I agree with your point of view. Things that benefit future generations should not be delayed without delay. Seize the day and night." (To be continued)