Scholars in the courtyard

After walking around in the study room, Wang Huzi came to the kitchen. Yang Xiaotao was wielding the knife like flying, cutting up the meat and vegetables and putting them on the plate, and then started to stir up the cooking.

Xiao Wu watched enthusiastically, ready to learn two tricks.

Yang Xiaotao was also happy to teach him.

"Cooking is not easy, from the handling of ingredients, knife skills, techniques, to the addition of oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, as well as personal control of the heat..."

“This rice cooking seems simple, but it’s different.”

"When cooking rice, you have to watch the rice in the pot. You can't have too much water, otherwise the rice will be too sticky, and you can't have too little water, otherwise it will be too hard."

"And you have to control the heat. If the heat is too high, the rice below will be mushy, but the top rice will not be cooked yet, making it a simmered rice."

"This is also why northerners like to eat pasta, because rice is difficult to cook."

Wang Huzi was listening on the sidelines and didn't know if Yang Xiaotao was right or not. Anyway, it sounded quite reasonable.

Dinner was a little late, but there was a lot on the table.

The old Taoist came back just in time for dinner. Yang Xiaotao introduced him, and they sat at the table and started eating.

Originally, Yang Xiaotao thought that Wang Huzi would explain his purpose at the dinner table, but from beginning to end, he only told stories about the past few years and did not mention any serious matters.

Even after the old man left, they didn't speak before going to bed.

This made Yang Xiaotao wonder, maybe he was overthinking?

The next day, when Yang Xiaotao got up, Wang Huzi also got up early and was exercising in the courtyard.

"It's the first time in so many years that I've lived in a courtyard house. It has a different atmosphere."

Wang Huzi felt pregnant.

It's still a bit cold in the morning, but there's a hint of coolness in it, which makes people feel the exhaustion dispersed.

"If the chief likes it, he might as well stay a few more days. He will go back to the countryside on Sunday and take you back to see the farm in Sijiu City."

Yang Xiaotao smiled and fetched water to wash his face. Wang Huzi was moved when he heard this, but when he thought about his mission, he shook his head and refused, "I still have to go back. This trip, the work is all on Lao Qian. If I go back late, he will have to scold me."

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao did not insist.

The other party is not like him, who just manages a machinery factory and can take leave and go home at any time.

After the two of them washed up, Yang Xiaotao prepared breakfast. After several people finished eating, they were ready to go out.

In the yard, the two of them walked out, and there were many workers around them getting ready to go to work.

After leaving the gate, Wang Huzi stopped, and Yang Xiaotao knew he had something to say when he saw his expression.

After some thought, Wang Huzi finally spoke, "Actually, when I came here last night, I wanted to talk to you about the industrial construction of the northwest. But when I saw the words "chief" in your study, I understood that here, your role will be It is bigger and will help more in national construction.”

Yang Xiaotao looked solemnly and looked at Wang Huzi seriously, "Chief, you know, the time I was in the northwest was the most profound place in my life experience. If you have anything to say, just say it."

Wang Huzi nodded, "I came here this time just to develop the industry in the northwest..."

The two talked at the door for about twenty minutes. Of course, Wang Huzi was talking most of the time, and Yang Xiaotao listened carefully.

Finally, Wang Huzi took a deep breath of the morning air-conditioning and said solemnly, "I also know that industrial construction cannot be careless, and I also know that it is difficult, but I don't want to give up like this. Even if we accumulate bit by bit, one day we can We will build up the industries that will return to Xinjiang.”

Yang Xiaotao couldn't help but feel moved when he heard the slightly deep but firm voice.

Accumulating bit by bit, isn’t it just that the predecessors planted trees for future generations to enjoy the shade?

Many years later, what can he, the predecessor, leave to future generations?

No, he, a predecessor from later generations, could leave behind many things.

Yang Xiaotao's eyes suddenly became firm, "Chief, I can't guarantee anything else, and even what I say may not be effective. But regarding the tricycle, I can try my best to help you."

"When the time comes, regarding the tricycle, I will try my best to facilitate this matter."

"If it is feasible, a tractor factory can be established nearby in the northwest."

Wang Huzi was overjoyed when he heard this.

If we return to Xinjiang to build a tractor factory, it will be a huge boost to the local economy.

"Okay, regardless of whether things work out or not, next time I go to the northwest, I'll treat you to a roasted whole lamb, the kind of wild yellow sheep!"

"Then you should prepare a few more when the time comes."

The two laughed, then nodded seriously.

After saying that, they got in the car and left.

Yang Xiaotao drove the car and looked at the increasingly lively streets in the early morning, still thinking about what happened just now.

In fact, when he heard the word 'tricycle' yesterday, a picture emerged in Yang Xiaotao's mind.

In my previous life, my grandfather had a diesel tricycle at home, and his favorite thing was the long crank handle.

He also used a big iron pot to add water to the pipe. Every time, grandpa would hold him and add water to it.

Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away later and the car was left at home, exposed to wind and rain. Gradually, the body of the car became rusty and the mirrors were broken.

In fact, if you really want to talk about it, the tricycle is indeed faster than the tractor!

Thinking in my mind, the car arrived at the machine shop.

As soon as the car was put away, the announcer's voice came from the factory loudspeaker.

Stopped and listened for a while, it was exactly what happened yesterday at the steel plant experiment.

Although there was no shock like the first time, many workers were used to it.

But success after failure makes people feel even more precious.

When Yang Xiaotao came to the office, he found Lou Xiao'e holding her chin and listening to the radio. Even when Yang Xiaotao walked in, she didn't react.

"Hey, come to your senses!"

"What are you thinking about? There's been no movement!"

Yang Xiaotao put down his things at the table. Seeing that Lou Xiao'e still looked confused, he waved and said.

Lou Xiao'e came back to her senses when she heard the sound, her face was a little red, "No, I'm listening to the radio!"

"What's so nice to hear? It's not just about doing that, getting ready for work."

Yang Xiaotao sat on the chair and put things away.

"I see!"

Lou Xiao'e replied and added in her heart, "The sound is so nice!"

Sitting on the chair, Yang Xiaotao was thinking about how to launch the tricycle plan and then promote the establishment of a branch factory in the northwest.

If you want to build a factory, you need space, workers, resources, and equipment.

There is no shortage of space, and Wang Beard will take care of it.

There is no shortage of workers. Thinking that Northwest No. 2 Factory can recruit dozens of veteran workers, how can such a large Northwest be able to recruit enough people?

As long as the machinery factory sends someone to provide guidance, production should not be a problem.

Resources, although the resources in the northwest are less developed, they are not none.

In particular, there is no shortage of coal and iron resources needed for steelmaking, and the emergence of oxygen top-blown converters can also increase steel production, so there is no shortage at all.

Finally, there is the equipment. There are machinery factories producing machine tools, and coupled with the family wealth in the northwest, they can completely support it.

Yang Xiaotao kept listing on the paper, and then listed the advantages of building a factory in the northwest.

When everything was ready, Yang Xiaotao looked at the items listed on the paper and had an idea in his mind.

Take out another piece of paper and draw a simplified picture of the tricycle in your mind.

He also asked Lou Xiaoe to go to the R\u0026D Department to inquire about the design stage of the new tractor and bring over the drawings.

After Lou Xiao'e brought the design drawings from Zhang Guanyu and others from the R\u0026D Department, Yang Xiaotao took a look and found that it was pretty much what he had planned.

Then he got up and went to the secretary's office, ready to talk to Liu Huaimin.

If even the people in the machinery factory don't support it, then this matter needs to be carefully considered.

Knocking on the door, Liu Huaimin came over early to handle the documents.

Many of them are task lists sent from various places, which require Liu Huaimin to personally check and specify the delivery time.

Of course, some continued products will also be queued appropriately.

"Uncle Liu!"

Yang Xiaotao opened the door gently and walked in with a smile.

Liu Huaimin heard the sound, then raised his head and glanced, pretending not to see it.

"Uncle Liu, you are busy so early."

As he spoke, Yang Xiaotao took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and prepared to hand it over.

Unexpectedly, Liu Huaimin stretched out his hand and waved, "It's early in the morning, so save it. You too are young. If you contract this bad habit, you should smoke less in the future."

"Yes, smoking is harmful to health. Uncle Liu is right."

Yang Xiaotao quickly put away his cigarette, and Liu Huaimin put down the documents when he saw that Yang Xiaotao was so abnormal.

"If something happens, call Uncle Liu. If nothing happens, call the secretary."

"You're shouting so kindly so early in the morning, you must have held it in."

"What's the matter? Tell me quickly."

Yang Xiaotao had a smile on his face, "Uncle Liu still understands me, I can tell at a glance."

"Are you going to say it or not?"

Liu Huaimin picked up the enamel jar and took a sip.

"Talk about it."

Yang Xiaotao pulled up a chair and said, "Uncle Liu, the engine has been made this time. I want to make the tricycle at the same time."

One sentence almost made the water in Liu Huaimin's mouth spurt out. Even so, swallowing it hard made his throat hurt.

"What are you talking about? A tricycle? You couldn't have been fooled by just a few words."

Liu Huaimin naturally knew that yesterday in front of everyone, Chief Wang from the northwest had said that he was engaged in tricycles. How could it change so quickly after one night?

"How about I say that our Uncle Liu is wise? He guessed it right away. It's amazing."

"Stop looking at me carelessly. What's going on?"

Yang Xiaotao immediately sat down and began to analyze, "Uncle Liu, actually, I had already considered this when I chose the export model."

"Look, this is the design drawing of the new tractor we designed. Although it has not been finalized, it is basically the same."

Liu Huaimin looked at a pile of drawings, but the main body looked similar to the tractor made in the north in his impression. The difference was that this time it used wheels, while the other party used chain rails.

"This is the tricycle I thought about."

Yang Xiaotao put his sketch aside.

"Uncle Liu, you see, these two vehicles have their own advantages and disadvantages. But in terms of speed, this three-wheeled vehicle is obviously better."

"You also know that tractors are more suitable for short-distance, heavy-duty work, but tricycles are suitable for transportation. And they are more agile than trucks."

"Here, because the tricycle has a cover, you can avoid getting dusty in the northwest. This kind of tricycle is obviously more popular among people."

Yang Xiaotao began to explain the advantages and disadvantages of both parties. In his explanation, the two models were simply complementary.

Liu Huaimin was a little moved after hearing this.

"Uncle Liu, the most important thing is production."

"You see, the consumables of this tricycle are no more than that of a tractor, and the manufacturing process is simpler than that of a truck. With the strength of our machinery factory, we can completely produce it in large quantities."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Liu Huaimin was silent in thought.

Time passed by, until the wall clock on the wall rang nine times, Liu Huaimin looked at Yang Xiaotao seriously, "What you said is good, but can it really be done?"

"You have to know that these tricycles are already within the production scope of automobile factories. They are not like walking tractors. If we want to produce them, we need a lot of accessories and facilities."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaotao knew that Liu Huaimin was moved.

"Uncle Liu, I have calculated that our machinery factory can produce most of the parts. Some special parts, such as bearings and tires, are there in Quancheng." Liu Huaimin nodded, and then stared at Yang Xiaotao seriously, "It's so early in the morning I want to say a lot of good things, not just this one. If there is anything else to say, let’s say it together.”

"Hey, it sure is"

"Speak quickly, Mr. Huang will be here soon."

"good."