Scholars in the courtyard

In the evening, a group of people quickly came to the machine factory. With the cooperation of the machine factory's propaganda department, they learned about the before and after, and also took away some of the film.

At the same time, under the promotion of publicity, the machinery factory was full of glory and excitement.

Yang Xiaotao originally wanted to go home after returning from the steel factory, but was dragged back to the machinery factory by Yang Youning, where he drank, ate, and boasted, and celebrated again.

At dawn the next day, news of a new steelmaking breakthrough in the Red Star Steel Plant spread from the radio to all directions.

When Yang Xiaotao came out of his home, the loudspeaker at the entrance of the alley was still ringing, and he thought to himself that it seemed that the speed of the broadcast this time was much faster than before.

At the same time, newspapers with relevant news also appeared in the streets of Sijiu City.

Yang Xiaotao bought a copy at the newsstand.

The newspaper highly praised the outstanding contributions made by the Red Star Machinery Factory and the Red Star Iron and Steel Factory and took a big step on the road of revolutionary construction.

The front page also quoted the slogan "We workers have power" and told the story of the new technology development process of the Red Star Steel Plant.

There were also oral statements from relevant personnel, among whom Yang Xiaotao, An Zhongsheng and several others were prominently listed.

Finally, it called on steel mills across the country to learn from Red Star Steel Mill, learn new technologies, and contribute to revolutionary construction.

Yang Xiaotao put the newspaper into the space. Taking these things out to look at them later is also a memory.

Forty-Nine City, Metallurgical Bureau.

A group of big guys gathered in front of the broadcast, with solemn expressions.

Since the last time they heard that Hongxing Steel Plant was preparing to study oxygen top-blown converters, they realized that competitors had emerged.

In order not to lose face, they are racing against time these days. The experiment will be carried out in two days until the oxygen generator is in place.

But I didn’t expect that the Red Star Steel Plant would succeed.

The first dish was not finished, so everyone was naturally not very happy.

"Don't hang your head, it's nothing shameful!"

The middle-aged man at the head felt angry when he saw everyone's confused expressions.

Of course, most of them are angry and undisputed.

They were carried out almost simultaneously with the Red Star Steel Plant, or even earlier in the planning stage.

The manpower is even more abundant, and the countless elites in the country alone are more than a slap in the face.

But now, it's not as fast as others.

Really, I can’t figure it out.

But I can't figure it out. Their Metallurgical Bureau also filed a record with their superiors, so they must make some achievements.

Otherwise, what's the point?

Therefore, seeing these people acting like this, he knew that scholars should not vent their anger but could only speak.

"Besides, it's just a small furnace, but we want to make it into a 30-ton large converter. If this is done, it will also be a great achievement!"

"Comrades, cheer up, it's not about winning first, but we must win in the end."

The leaders all spoke, but the people below did not dare to show their faces.

Now that the boss has looked away, they can only follow closely.

"Yes! Leader!"

A roar of affirmation came from below, which made the middle-aged leader very pleased.

At the same time, news that the steel plant had achieved a breakthrough using new methods spread to various steel plants.

Some people don't believe it, but after calling, this is the news they got.

Then they doubt that even if they can make it in twenty minutes, it will take them several hours to make one pot. Add in the preparation time and processing time, and sometimes it only takes one pot in a day.

And this is just a small boiler. If it is a large open furnace, it is common for one pot to be produced every few days, let alone one day.

Therefore, everyone felt that the suspicion was justified.

So, a new round of verification calls were picked up again.

One machine department.

Just as Mr. Huang put down the phone, the ring on the table rang again.

Looking at the constantly shouting phone calls, Mr. Huang helplessly picked up the jar and drank two sips of the already cold boiled water to moisten his throat.

None of these guys understand what they are saying?

It was clearly stated in the newspapers and on the radio, and they even called me.

If it weren't for the past friendship, he wouldn't bother to pay attention.

One by one, they became dementia before they even reached old age.

Seeing that the phone on the table was still ringing hard, Huang Lao picked up the phone helplessly.

"Hey, I am! Who is it?"

A loud voice came, and the next second, Mr. Huang stood up from his seat.

"Chief, why are you on the phone? No, I mean, what are your instructions?"

On the other end of the phone, an old man with silver hair in plain military uniform was stroking his beard. The old man had a loud voice, especially behind a pair of round glasses, and his eyes flashed from time to time.

"Huang Daya, from the sound of your voice, you are a little angry."

"No, no, it's not like the people below are always calling to ask about this and that."

Listening to the nickname he had not been called for a long time, Huang Lao was in a daze for a moment, as if someone was calling his name on the battlefield with flying shrapnel, "Huang Daya, machine gun, machine gun."

"If you don't understand, just ask. What's there to get angry about?"

"Yes, the chief is right."

"I've also heard that your machine department is doing a good job."

When Mr. Huang heard the voice, he immediately laughed and said, "Aren't you talking about solving problems for the country?"

"Okay, let me tell you something in advance so that I can be prepared."

"Chief, wait a minute, when you say that, I feel a little uneasy."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Huang suddenly felt that the scene in front of him was so familiar.

By the way, come to think of it, every time he cheated Lao Xia and Lao Sun, it seemed like this.

Squad Leader Zhang followed this pattern last time, and he was familiar with it.

This, this must be the same, because the person opposite is his old group leader.

"Not at ease? You, Huang Daya, are in charge of such a big stall now, and you have an endless supply of good things on your hands. Are you going to feel uneasy?"

"No, Chief, please stop saying that. During the war in the past, every time I heard you say that, it was bound to be bad."

"Um?"

An unusual voice came from the other side. Mr. Huang was startled and said quickly, "No, I'm preparing to talk about something. Talk about something."

"That's pretty much it. I'm just going to have a private chat this time. Let me tell you, if it were anyone else, I wouldn't bother to call."

"Yes, yes, how about we be brothers in the same trench?"

"Okay. You have to be mentally prepared for this and make your own decision when the time comes."

"Yes, yes. How about you still be our old regiment leader? I even talked about you with Squad Leader Zhang yesterday."

"Zhang Shitou? Forget it, I'll have to beat him up later, sooner or later."

Hearing this, Mr. Huang's heart skipped a beat. He was from the First Machinery Department. Lao Zhang, the Third Machinery Department.

This is definitely a big deal.

"Originally, the higher-ups have not yet made a decision, but after receiving your report yesterday and confirming it, they believe that the progress of the steel industry is the foundation of industrial progress and the cornerstone of guarding the country. With more steel, we can do more. thing."

"So~"

When Mr. Huang heard this, he felt that the arm holding the microphone was shaking a little, just waiting for the next sentence.

"So, the superiors intend to establish the Seventh Machinery Department"

"Seventh Machine Department?"

Mr. Huang's voice was trembling, because every time he established a new department, he was cutting off the meat.

"Yes, it is the Seventh Machinery Department. What the superiors want is to transfer some of the steel, chemical, mechanical and electrical related factories of the First Machinery Department to the Seventh Machinery Department to form a new fist."

snap

Mr. Huang sat on the stool and didn't even understand what was said behind him.

"No, chief, this"

When there was no sound from the microphone, Mr. Huang spoke, and he felt aggrieved as soon as he spoke.

"The third child is going to get married, so we paid for the dowry. Later, the fourth and sixth children also got married. OK, we gritted our teeth and divided the family property. But now Xiao Qi comes again, and I..."

"Old chief, no matter how fat we are, we can't stand the torture."

Mr. Huang was almost crying. How could they become fat sheep as soon as they were in the machine department, and everyone would cut them off?

"Don't stop crying with me about poverty. You are all poor. Then go and see the fourth child. He is still guarding a few broken boats and can't get into the sea. Who do you want him to cry with?"

"You are still saying that you can't stand the torment. If your First Machinery Department can't stand it, then who else in our country can stand it?"

Mr. Huang stopped talking. Although a lot of dowry and family property were given away, the First Machinery Department has developed well in recent years. Compared with several other brothers and sisters, he has indeed secured his position as the boss.

Of course, the guy behind the mushroom eggs is also developing rapidly. It’s hard to say if he will cut off another piece this time.

"Okay, why are I telling you so much? This is the superior's decision."

There was an indifferent voice on the phone. Huang Lao choked and then sighed. The decision from above, they just have to obey the order.

After a long while, he spoke again, "Okay, Chief, I understand."

"Um!"

Soon, the call was hung up. Mr. Huang sat on the chair and rubbed his eyebrows. The next step was to consider which piece of meat should be cut.

Just when I felt reluctant to leave it anywhere, I suddenly remembered what the old chief said at the beginning: the progress of the steel industry

Isn’t this what happened yesterday?

Could it be that you have taken a fancy to the Red Star Steel Plant?

Or should we say, Red Star Machinery Factory?

Suddenly, Huang Lao's eyes narrowed, and after thinking about it carefully, it really meant something like this.

In aerospace, aren't machine factories originally producing engines?

Now we have liquid oxygen.

hiss.

"No, machine shop? No. You can't cut this anywhere."

"Someone, ask Lao Xia to come over."

At that moment, Mr. Huang lost his composure and shouted at the door. Now that he thought about it, he felt that he would be willing to go anywhere except the machinery factory.

Jinling, fertilizer factory.

Recently, due to the requirements of superior leaders, the working hours of workers have increased a lot.

Factory Director Liu also knows that with the current factory conditions, the task of thirty tons cannot be completed at all, but it must be more than usual. Ten tons is always possible.

It also allows the leaders to see the past, which further proves that the fertilizer factory is doing its best.

It is precisely because of this mentality that the workers in the factory are only more rigorous than usual, but deep down they still don't take it seriously.

Just when everyone thought a new day had begun, Director Liu was slumped in his seat, his eyes dull.

The people next to her were also pale, and the radio in their ears was still ringing with the announcer's unique voice.

"Director, is it true?"

Ye Qiongqiong asked in disbelief, and so did Xu Hongsen.

How come the sky changes after just one nap?

What is the radio saying?

Breakthrough in key liquid oxygen equipment, air compressor no longer a problem?

And what kind of output is that?

It's as easy as an old hen laying eggs.

Upon hearing Ye Qiongqiong's question, Director Liu just raised his head and smiled bitterly.

"It's all on the radio, and it's still fake."

Several people were silent again.

"That…"

Ling Lingling

Suddenly the phone rang, interrupting Ye Qiongqiong's inquiry.

Factory Director Liu calmed down and picked up the phone, "Hello, Director Tian, ​​this is Liu Ying."

"It's, um, fifteen tons, okay!"

snap

The phone hung up, surprisingly short.

But the call was hung up, and Director Liu slumped in his chair, looking dazed.

"Director?"

"Um!"

Factory Director Liu came to his senses and sat down.

"The superior ordered to complete the task of fifteen tons within a week."

"Fifteen tons? We..."

As soon as Xu Hongsen spoke, Director Liu looked over.

"Fifteen tons. If we can't even finish fifteen tons, let's make fertilizer in the future!"

Xu Hongsen's spine went cold and he swallowed his saliva.

"Tell the workers that fifteen tons is the last chance our superiors give us."

"If we can't do it, we'll be doomed..."

Only then did the people in the room realize that this time, they had nothing to rely on and no room for bargaining.