Scholars in the courtyard

After a while, Yang Xiaotao came out of the study, and several people came and sat down.

Seeing Yu Zecheng's serious face, Yang Xiaotao knew something was wrong.

"We know something from the enemy..."

"The other party's purpose is to develop and produce our high-yielding crops. The previous direction was not wrong. You are their key target..."

"Fortunately, we notified Dean Deng of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences in advance and arrangements have been made."

Yu Zecheng said on the side and took out another document.

"However, there are more enemies than we thought!"

"This is the news from Sijiu City. Your residence was broken into last night."

"Someone is coming in? Who is it!"

Yang Xiaotao was surprised and asked quickly.

Although he is not in the courtyard, there are others.

After hearing this, Yu Zecheng told the news he got in the morning.

"There were three people in total, and they were all shot dead."

"Based on their appearance and the evidence of items left at the scene, it can be concluded that these three people should be members of the alliance."

"But I heard that the alliance has stated that the three of them are disguised as agents of the United States, and they have also produced a lot of evidence."

"Our comrades are quarreling with them."

Hao Pingchuan on the side groaned, "Do you still need to ask? It must be them. It's not that easy for ordinary people to come to China."

Yang Xiaotao nodded after hearing this. The current Sijiu City is not comparable to that here in Shanghai. There are foreign friends, but they must be through formal channels.

In addition, all the people are soldiers, and the foreigners in Sijiu City are watched wherever they go.

"From the Alliance? Is it possible that they are still evil?"

Yang Xiaotao thought about the loss the other party suffered last time. Didn't he learn any lessons?

"Not sure."

Yu Zecheng was open-minded, "Which do you think is more important, a few dead people or a strategic weapon that can change the agricultural pattern?"

As soon as he said this, without Yang Xiaotao replying, Hao Pingchuan blurted out, "Weapons are important."

Yang Xiaotao took a look and realized that this guy really didn't keep his words in his mind.

However, this is the most straightforward thing to say.

Having these seeds and mastering this technology is equivalent to getting rid of the shackles on your neck!

You must know that the current Maoxiong Heavy Industry is said to be second to none and no one dares to find fault, but what about the light industry?

This won't work.

Otherwise, the corn boy would not be interested in growing corn.

"What's going on in the yard?"

Yang Xiaotao changed the topic and became concerned about the courtyard.

"A man entered your study to look through the information, but was shot to death..."

"The other two were also killed..."

"By the way, the higher-ups are concerned about data leakage, and also want to ask if you need to leave the courtyard."

"If necessary, we will arrange a military hospital for you."

Yu Zecheng said and looked at Yang Xiaotao.

Yang Xiaotao pondered for a moment and then shook his head, "I gave all the information about hybrid corn to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. I don't have it at home, and they can't find it."

"Don't worry about that."

"As for moving, forget it."

"After living in this courtyard for so many years, I'm used to it."

"Besides, aren't there you guys?"

Yang Xiaotao finally said that when he learned that it was Lao Dao and Cuiping who killed the two people, it was more of a matter of course than an accident.

Let’s not talk about it. I fought in the Anti-Japanese War all my life, got bald, and finally wandered around the 38th Parallel for a while. It’s strange that I don’t have any skills.

As for Cuiping, this Cuiping is not a flower vase. If it were a TV series, she would be a proper heroine.

Can I have less ability?

After listening to Yang Xiaotao's opinion, Yu Zecheng nodded.

In his opinion, living in this courtyard is not bad. Although the military compound has a nice name, in terms of actual security, it may not be as good as the street office.

Around this courtyard, in addition to the street office, there is the police station, the security section of the Red Star Machinery Factory, and people like them.

There was a loophole this time. It was because their people followed and left. The focus was on Yang Xiaotao, and then the courtyard was neglected.

Even so, if you don't have one of your own, wouldn't there be others?

He knew how capable his wife was.

Not to mention the skill in the hands, just those long legs, how can any average man stand it?

As for the broken hand or the kidnapping, neither of them worried about it.

Everyone knows the specific process. If this child does not follow the good grass, he will not be the most unlucky, but will be even more unlucky.

"Don't worry, I'll go back tomorrow. Before then, I won't leave here."

Yang Xiaotao didn't want to cause trouble to Yu Zecheng. Ran Qiuye, who was paying attention, vaguely heard something and knew that this was an extraordinary period, so he didn't say anything more.

"That's great. On the train tomorrow morning, the comrades here have already..."

Yu Zecheng was still talking, but the door was pushed open again, and then he saw Bai Ling striding in, and then looked at Yang Xiaotao, "The Forty-Nine City Academy of Agricultural Sciences called, asking you to reply quickly."

"What happened!"

Hao Pingchuan jumped up immediately.

"Hybrid rice, something happened!"

Wow

Yang Xiaotao stood up suddenly, "What's the matter? Let's make it clear!"

It was the first time that Yu Zecheng and others saw Yang Xiaotao being so serious. Even Lao Jin was shocked by Yang Xiaotao.

Bai Ling swallowed, "I couldn't explain clearly on the phone. I just said that a researcher was injured and the experimental field was destroyed."

thump thump thump

Yang Xiaotao ran to the study room in a few steps, "What's the internal number of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences?"

Bai Ling quickly followed, "I know!"

Soon, a group of people ran into the study room cheering, and Lao Jin followed behind with a shy face to listen.

Outside, Ran Qiuye looked worried, but Ms. Cui was constantly comforting her.

Bai Ling Education dialed several numbers, and after some transfers, the call was finally connected.

"Hey, I'm Yang Xiaotao! Find Dean Deng!"

Yang Xiaotao asked directly after taking the phone, and soon a voice came from the other end, but it was not Dean Deng's, but Gao Yufeng's.

"Xiao Tao, this is Gao Yufeng. The dean is not here. I received news about rice research and was called to a meeting above."

"Meeting?"

Yang Xiaotao was stunned for a moment, then realized that his superiors must have also received the news.

"Lao Gao, what's going on? What's going on with rice research?"

"The situation is very serious. I got a call from the Southern Research Office. The experimental fields for rice research there were destroyed. I don't know the specific situation."

"More importantly, our researcher was assassinated by the enemy and is still in danger."

"What?"

"What's going on in the experimental field? Isn't there someone watching? I've already said hello to the local department, why did something happen?"

"Also, who is injured? Is it serious?"

Yang Xiaotao asked eagerly. It was precisely because he understood the ups and downs of hybrid rice in his previous life that Yang Xiaotao and Dean Deng proposed a support plan, and specifically emphasized the need to do a good job in protection.

But now it seems that it is useless!

Moreover, there were casualties that had never occurred in history. If the research on hybrid rice was delayed or even failed to succeed because of his own appearance, the consequences would be too serious.

Gao Yufeng couldn't answer Yang Xiaotao's questions and could only remain silent on the phone.

The two of them were silent. Lao Jin and the others saw that Yang Xiaotao's face was sulky for the first time. This was something they had never seen since the contact.

It was also at this moment that everyone felt the majesty of Mr. Yang from the machinery factory.

The previous contempt due to age disappeared.

"Lao Gao, leave the affairs in the south to me. I'm in Shanghai right now. I'll rush there as soon as possible."

"You tell the dean and I'll go there."

Opposite Gao Yufeng immediately refused when he heard this, "No, do you know your own situation? You are the opponent's number one target now, and you don't even know how many people are staring at you!"

"Okay, Lao Gao!"

"Why don't you eat because you're afraid of choking? Where are you? This is our country, the people's territory. How many rats can I be afraid of?"

"That's it. As the leader of the technical team, I have the right and obligation to go there."

"Tell the comrades over there to keep the scene safe, and no one of those people is allowed to leave."

"That's it, I'll leave right away."

After that, hang up the phone.

"Director Yu, it seems that I won't be able to return to Sijiu City tomorrow!"

Yang Xiaotao spoke directly to Yu Zecheng, who stared at Yang Xiaotao and asked seriously, "Think about it, there is a lot of danger in going this time!"

"Moreover, you must know more clearly how important you are to the country."

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "I understand, but I am even more aware of the importance of this research to the country."

"I'll go, nothing may happen."

"But if something goes wrong with this technology, the whole of China will have to tighten their belts."

After saying these words, everyone took a breath.

Especially Hao Pingchuan, who asked without thinking, "Is this, is this too exaggerated?"

Yang Xiaotao looked at him seriously, "It's not an exaggeration at all!"

"Do you know how many people there are in China now?"

"You know that according to the current population growth rate, four or five children in a family is considered a small number. Twenty or fifty years from now, China's population will exceed one billion. How much food do you think we will need to fill these bellies by then?"

Hao Pingchuan was stunned on the spot. He really had never thought about this issue.

"A billion, oh my God."

Lao Jin never thought about this problem. In their concept, carrying on the family line and having many children are the most important thing. Even if a family has a lot of girls, it is necessary to have a son.

Even he has worked hard for this.

pity…

"So, you're going, right?"

Bai Ling suddenly spoke. She had read Yang Xiaotao's information. Although it was only part of it, she knew that Yang Xiaotao also had another position, that is, he was an officer of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the leader of the technical team of the Hybrid Support Plan.

I originally thought that Yang Xiaotao was just in name, as a reward for his contribution from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

From now on, it seems that the Academy of Agricultural Sciences is serious, and Yang Xiaotao’s position is real!

In terms of rank, he is no lower than the director of the Alloy Research Institute he just held.

"I must go!"

Yang Xiaotao said it categorically.

It's better for him to go than not to go.

And with Xiaowei here, she might be able to help.

Besides, if that doesn't work, just use lucky charms.

Seeing that Yang Xiaotao was so sure, Bai Ling stopped trying to persuade her, "Since this happened to us in Shanghai, we have to go there too."

"Old Hao, you follow Mr. Yang, and I will arrange the train tickets."

Hao Pingchuan nodded vigorously, "We should have done this a long time ago."

Bai Ling turned and left.

"Wait for the news!"

"This matter has to be decided by the Academy of Agricultural Sciences."

Yu Zecheng did not rush to agree, but he also agreed with Yang Xiaotao's decision in his heart.

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao went to talk to Ran Qiuye.

The two have been together for so long, and Ran Qiuye knows exactly who Yang Xiaotao is.

As long as Yang Xiaotao makes up his mind to do something, no one can stop him.

Ran Qiuye knew that Yang Xiaotao's trip was dangerous, but she had no reason to stop it.

All she could do was wait for him to come back in Sijiu City.

"Be careful on the road and stay safe!"

"My child and I will go back to Sijiu City first. We are waiting for you!"

Before Yang Xiaotao could speak, Ran Qiuye said with a smile.

Yang Xiaotao nodded vigorously, "Don't worry, I can't bear to leave as long as you are here."

Then, he looked at Lao Jin and Ms. Cui, "Grandpa, grandma, something happened suddenly!"

Ms. Cui was a little reluctant to give up, even if it was just one day early.

However, Lao Jin was open-minded and said, "A good man has his ambitions in all directions and will do whatever he wants."

"Your grandma and I don't have to worry about it. When we think about it, we will go to Sijiu City to find you."

Ms. Cui's eyes suddenly lit up after hearing this, and then she nodded vigorously.

Seeing that the two old men agreed, Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye went to pack their clothes.

Bai Ling acted quickly and called before lunch. The train ticket had been booked for 12 noon.

Yang Xiaotao checked the time and counted more than two hours, said goodbye to Ran Qiuye and the child, and told him to be careful on the road. Then he said goodbye to his grandparents and got in the car to the train station.

Yu Zecheng asked Xiaobo to escort Ran Qiuye back, while he and Hao Pingchuan followed Yang Xiaotao south.

Whether the Academy of Agricultural Sciences agrees or not is no longer important.

Everyone has boarded the train and can be called back again.

Besides, this guy Yang Xiaotao is extraordinary. His perception of danger is as good as his own. Without the burden of his family, this guy is really powerful.