<p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 所有與會的人，都紛紛爭搶著說話。幾乎所有的人都支持這么做，并且一個個情緒非常激昂。莊稼人都明白，只要這樣做，那今年下來，一隊家家戶戶恐怕都要大囤冒尖小囤流了！</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Everyone present eagerly chimed in. Almost everyone supported this plan, and their emotions were running high. The farmers understood that if this were done, every household in the entire team would likely have overflowing granaries this year!</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 這群泥腿把子窮得都瀕臨絕境，因此沒有那么多患得患失；這么嚴重的離經叛道行為，甚至連后果也考慮得不多。這樣做，個人、集體都增加了糧食，為什么要拒擋他們呢？干！頭腦熱烘烘的莊稼人，已經沉浸在一片激動之中。他們已經紛紛議論起怎樣分組；分組后怎樣勞動；有的甚至描畫這樣一年下來，他們的光景日月將會如何美氣……干脆！一不做，二不休，趁熱打鐵，現在就研究著往開分！</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> These peasants were on the verge of despair, so they weren't so concerned with personal gain or loss; they hadn't even considered the consequences of such a radical departure from the norm. This way, both individuals and the collective would increase their grain production—why should they be rejected? Let's do it! The farmers, their minds brimming with enthusiasm, were already immersed in a frenzy of excitement. They were already discussing how to divide the land into groups; how to work after the division; some even sketching out how wonderful their lives would be after a year… Let's just do it! Let's strike while the iron is hot and start discussing how to divide the land!</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 在眾人的鬧哄聲中，小隊會計田平娃已經在炕桌上鋪開了幾頁白紙，準備記錄大家的意見。眾人立刻你一句我一句地吵開了。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Amidst the commotion, the team accountant, Tian Pingwa, had already spread out several sheets of white paper on the kang table, ready to record everyone's opinions. Immediately, the group erupted into a heated argument.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 弄了大半夜，莊稼人還連一點瞌睡也沒。這些沒文化的農民，竟然搞出了一份叫人大為驚呀的“文件”——田平娃給它起了個正確的名字：合同。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> After most of the night, the farmers still hadn't slept a wink. These uneducated peasants had actually produced a "document" that astonished everyone—Tian Pingwa gave it a proper name: a contract.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> </b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 現將其中的一份抄錄于后，無興趣的讀者可以跳過不讀，有興趣的不妨瀏覽一下——雙水村大隊第一生產隊一九七八年農業(yè)作業(yè)組生產合同經協商，第一生產隊（甲方）與第三農業(yè)組（乙方）訂簽七八年生產合同如下：</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> One example is transcribed below. Uninterested readers can skip it, but those interested may take a look—Shuangshui Village Brigade First Production Team 1978 Agricultural Operation Group Production Contract. Through negotiation, the First Production Team (Party A) and the Third Agricultural Group (Party B) have entered into the following 1978 production contract:</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 一、生產任務：定土地２２０畝。夏田１０３畝，其中小麥８３畝，復種蕎麥１０畝；秋田１１７畝，其中玉米６０畝、谷子１５畝、糜子２５畝、蔓豆１０畝、其它豆類７畝。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> I. Production Tasks: 220 mu of land allocated. 103 mu for summer fields, including 83 mu for wheat and 10 mu for buckwheat intercropping; 117 mu for autumn fields, including 60 mu for corn, 15 mu for millet, 25 mu for sorghum, 10 mu for broad beans, and 7 mu for other legumes.</b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 二、交隊產量：小麥１２９４０斤、玉米１７７００斤、糜子３５５０斤、谷子３３００斤、蔓豆１７００斤、蕎麥８００斤、其它豆類１１９０斤。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> II. Yields to be delivered to the team: 12,940 jin of wheat, 17,700 jin of corn, 3,550 jin of sorghum, 3,300 jin of millet, 1,700 jin of broad beans, 800 jin of buckwheat, and 1,190 jin of other legumes.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 三、定工：按照各種作物的工序和組內社員投肥，共定工３１４０個。其中工序工（見附表）２３４０個；組內社員投肥工２８００個。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> III. Work Assignments: A total of 3,140 workdays are assigned based on the crop processing procedures and fertilizer application by team members. This includes 2,340 workdays for processing (see attached table) and 2,800 workdays for fertilizer application by team members.</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 四、投資：投化肥２３００斤、農藥款１０元。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> IV. Investment: 2300 jin of fertilizer and 10 yuan for pesticides.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 五、獎賠：全獎全賠。所定工序如有一道工序未搞，除扣本工序定工外，再扣總定工的１０％。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> V. Rewards and Compensation: Full reward and full compensation. If any step in the assigned process is not completed, in addition to deducting the work quota for that step, 10% of the total work quota will be deducted.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 六、說明：組內搞副業(yè)需經生產隊批準。其收入隊、組各半；隊按１．５０元一個工給組記工。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> VI. Notes: Sideline businesses within the group require approval from the production team. Income will be split equally between the team and the group; the team will record work for each group at 1.50 yuan per workday.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 隊長：孫少安（簽名）</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Team Leader: Sun Shaoan (Signature)</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 第三農業(yè)組長：田福林（簽名）</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Third Agricultural Group Leader: Tian Fulin (Signature)</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 第二天上午，孫少安拿著這些“文件”進了田福堂家。他向書記詳細匯報了一隊今年的這新打算、新辦法；并且把開會的情況也給書記說了。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> The next morning, Sun Shaoan brought these "documents" to Tian Futang's house. He gave the Party Secretary a detailed report on the team's new plans and methods for the year, and also told him about the meeting.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 田福堂聽了這事，就象耳朵邊響了一聲炸雷，都懵了！他半天弄不懂倒究發(fā)生了什么事！</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Upon hearing this, Tian Futang was stunned, as if struck by lightning! He couldn't understand what had happened for a long time!</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 但有一點他很快明白了過來：一隊長膽大包天，準備帶上社員走資本主義道路了！</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> But one thing quickly dawned on him: the team leader was incredibly audacious, preparing to lead the commune members down the capitalist road!</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 他一時不知該對少安說什么。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> He didn't know what to say to Shaoan for a moment.</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 本來，他自己可以毫不猶豫地一口否定這無法無天的行為。但聽少安匯報說，一隊的社員都擁護這樣做；并且是全體一致通過的。這樣一來，他就先不能忙著表明他的態(tài)度了——當然，他就是立即表態(tài)反對，他也肯定是正確的！這樣做，一隊的社員就都會罵他田福堂；而這個隊大部分又都是他的同族人。如果田家圪嶗的人起來反對他，那他田福堂在雙水村就成了孤家寡人。不能！先把少安這小子打發(fā)走，讓他想一想再說！</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Originally, he could have unhesitatingly rejected this lawless behavior. But after hearing Shao'an's report that all the members of the team supported it and that it had been unanimously approved, he couldn't rush to express his opinion—of course, even if he immediately expressed his opposition, he would certainly be right! Doing so would mean all the team members would curse him, Tian Futang; and most of the team members were his relatives. If the people of Tianjiagelao rose up against him, he, Tian Futang, would be completely isolated in Shuangshui Village. No! He had to send Shao'an away first and let him think it over!</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 他于是就對等待他表態(tài)的少安說：“這么大的事，我田福堂一個人怎敢給你們表態(tài)？你先回去，等我和大隊其他人開會研究后再答復你們！”</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> He then said to Shao'an, who was waiting for his response, "How dare I, Tian Futang, give you my opinion on such a big matter alone? You go back first, and I'll give you an answer after I and the others in the brigade have discussed it!"</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 少安就馬上從書記家告辭了。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Shao'an immediately took his leave from the secretary's house.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 田福堂手里拿著少安放下的“材料”，就象拿著一顆即將爆炸的手榴彈，慌慌忙忙地把孫玉亭叫到了家里。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Tian Futang, holding the "materials" Shao'an had put down, felt like he was holding a grenade about to explode, and hurriedly called Sun Yuting to his house.</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 孫玉亭一聽這情況，立刻震驚得張大了嘴巴。他激憤地說：“毛主席老人家一去世，人的心膽越來越大了！竟敢明目張膽走資本主義道路！這還了得！沒王法了！”田福堂譏諷說：“你們家出了大人物，敢領著群眾造社會主義的反！”</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Upon hearing this, Sun Yuting was immediately shocked, his mouth agape. He exclaimed angrily, "Since Chairman Mao passed away, people have become increasingly audacious! They dare to openly take the capitalist road! This is outrageous! There's no law anymore!" Tian Futang scoffed, "Your family has produced a big shot, daring to lead the masses in rebellion against socialism!"</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 孫玉亭堅定地說：“誰反對社會主義，我就反對誰！別說是我的侄兒，就是我父親現在活著，他反對社會主義，我也堅決不答應！</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Sun Yuting firmly replied, "Whoever opposes socialism, I oppose! Even if my father were alive and opposed socialism, I would resolutely oppose him!"</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 田福堂說：“不論怎樣，你侄子已經鬧騰成了這個樣子，你說怎么辦？”</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Tian Futang said, "No matter what, your nephew has already caused this much trouble. What do you suggest we do?"</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> “把那小子捆起來！扭送到石圪節(jié)去！”孫玉亭氣憤地說?！耙膊槐剡@樣。咱是不是先開個支部會，看他們其他人怎說？”</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> "Tie that kid up! Take him to Shigejie!" Sun Yuting said angrily. "No need for that. Shouldn't we hold a branch meeting first and see what the others say?"</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> “這還要開什么支部會哩？”孫玉亭說，“這明擺著是走資本主義道路嘛！他們其他領導人還敢支持嗎？干脆，別再費這神了，你趕快到公社匯報去！”</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> "What's the point of a branch meeting?" Sun Yuting said. "This is clearly taking the capitalist road! Do you think the other leaders would dare support it? Let's just stop wasting our time and go report to the commune right away!"</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 孫玉亭一下子提醒了田福堂。對！這么嚴重的路線斗爭，不是雙水村能夠解決了的，應該馬上向上級匯報！田福堂說走就走，騎上自行車很快動身去石圪節(jié)公社，找白明川和徐治功匯報去了。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Sun Yuting's words immediately reminded Tian Futang. Yes! Such a serious struggle over the political line couldn't be resolved by Shuangshui Village alone; it should be reported to higher authorities immediately! Tian Futang immediately set off on his bicycle to Shigejie Commune to report to Bai Mingchuan and Xu Zhigong.</b></p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 與此同時，孫玉亭連家也沒回，火急火燎地找到他哥孫玉厚，讓他趕緊說服孫少安不要再執(zhí)迷不悟；否則，恐怕公安局的法繩就要套到他娃娃的脖子上了！</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Meanwhile, Sun Yuting didn't even go home. He rushed to his brother, Sun Yuhou, urging him to persuade Sun Shaoan to stop being so stubborn; otherwise, the police might be bringing the law to their son's neck!</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 那晚上的社員會孫玉厚沒有去參加，因此并不知道兒子闖了這么大的亂子。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> Sun Yuhou hadn't attended the commune meeting that evening and was unaware of the serious trouble his son had caused.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 他緊張地聽完玉亭的敘說后，立刻拉著弟弟到一隊飼養(yǎng)院去找兒子。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> After listening anxiously to Yuting's explanation, he immediately took his brother to the livestock farm to find their son.</b></p><p class="ql-block"> </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"><u> 老兄弟倆來到飼養(yǎng)院，因為秀蓮坐月子，按鄉(xiāng)規(guī)他們不能進家去。</u></b></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:20px;"> The two brothers arrived at the livestock farm, but because Xiulian was in postpartum confinement, they weren't allowed to enter according to village custom.</b></p>