Scholars in the courtyard

Three days later.

Red Star Steel Plant.

Yang Xiaotao was wearing a safety helmet and was soaked with sweat, but his eyes were fixed on the converter in front of him.

"Mr. Yang, we built this according to the design plan given by the research institute!"

Guan Zhiyong also wiped his sweat and kept explaining the machine in front of him.

Beside him, An Zhongsheng nodded, sweat falling down his cheeks and onto his chin. With a flick of his hand, there was a drop of water on the ground.

And here, it can only be regarded as the second line, but it is already so hot. You can imagine how hard it is for the workers on the front line.

“How is the production now?”

"It is now in preliminary production. It can produce about half a ton a day. Once the workers become proficient and add more equipment, it will not be a problem to produce one ton a day."

An Zhongsheng calculated his answer, but Yang Xiaotao was not satisfied with it.

"It's still too little."

"Let me do the math for you. Among other things, the machinery factory needs aluminum alloy as the frame to produce air conditioners. In addition, aluminum alloy will also be used in new rice cookers."

"This is important to us."

"With this ton of output, less than a thousand kilograms can be left for the machinery factory. What's the use of this?"

"At least the output must be quadrupled, follow this goal!"

Yang Xiaotao gave the minimum value, and several people looked solemn.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao explained, "Now we are the only factory in China that produces aluminum alloys."

"Nowadays, all walks of life need aluminum alloys. In the past two days, not to mention other things, the calls from our first machine department have not stopped."

"What's more, there are other departments, including some special departments, and we can't refuse."

Everyone looked at each other in shock. They had also learned about the situation of aluminum alloys in the country, but they did not expect that there would be such an urgent shortage.

"Mr. Yang, if you want to expand production, you must first solve the problem of raw materials."

An Zhongsheng began to ask questions. This was because he and Yang Xiaotao had worked together for a long time to understand each other's temperament.

If there are difficulties, say difficulties. Once the difficulties are solved, the task must be completed.

"Also, there is a lack of professionals in various processes. Now everyone in the institute has to do two jobs. As a result, mistakes always occur."

"Yes, and in this environment, six people suffered from heatstroke the day before yesterday. Fortunately, they were discovered in time and there were no safety incidents. We are now running three liner ships, so the efficiency cannot be improved."

Li Lei, Li Junming and others also started talking.

Yang Xiaotao walked to a shady place aside. The air was still hot, but it was no longer as hot as before.

"What's going on with the raw materials? Didn't we contact the place of production?"

Guan Zhiyong took out a cigarette and several people lit it.

"Mr. Yang, the raw materials we receive now are alumina. We need to obtain Lu first before we can use it."

"This adds another process and is inefficient..."

"Alumina?"

Yang Xiaotao frowned. He had told the First Machinery Department that he wanted raw materials, but he didn't expect this to happen.

The aluminum alloy process he obtained uses aluminum, but there is no pre-processing.

“What to do with aluminum oxide?”

An Zhongsheng stepped forward, "The current international method is to use electricity, using two electrodes of direct current, to smelt electrolytic alumina and then obtain aluminum."

"Unless you use pure bauxite, this is the only way to do it."

“Where does the bauxite come from?”

“The ones we use now are those from Gong County!”

"Then order more!"

After hearing this, Guan Zhiyong coughed and said, "Mr. Yang, this bauxite mine belongs to Metallurgical Pipe now!"

Yang Xiaotao was silent after hearing this.

He didn't know much about some things, but it was clear from the establishment of the United Star Research Institute that Mr. Huang from the First Machinery Department and the others were obviously going to start a new business.

In fact, this is also true. Not only Huang Lao and the others, but also the Second Machinery Department also has a separate smelting plant.

After all, metallurgy has been severely damaged after the last boiler explosion accident.

Without strong support from the state, it will take several years to recover.

Even so, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, not to mention that this is the last possession that Alloy has on hand, so he must hold it in his hands!

"I will coordinate this later!"

"If it doesn't work, just think of a way to get electrolytic aluminum!"

Guan Zhiyong nodded.

"Let's talk about personnel. Do you have any ideas?"

Yang Xiaotao looked at several people, and finally fixed his eyes on An Zhongsheng.

After all, he can be regarded as someone who has been in the metallurgical and steelmaking circles.

"Well, Mr. Yang, there must be many talents in Metallurgy."

"In recent years, most of the metallurgical students have been assigned there after graduation."

Yang Xiaotao rolled his eyes, "Of course I know, but don't you know that colleagues are enemies? Not to mention poaching others?"

An Zhongsheng smiled bitterly, "This is the best way. For the rest, you can only cultivate it yourself!"

Yang Xiaotao said no more.

It takes time to cultivate talents.

What they lack is time.

Everyone changed the topic and saw the hot work site. If they want to solve environmental problems, they need the machinery factory to work!

Only then did Yang Xiaotao focus on Liu Wei, who was coming with him.

Everyone looked at him and saw that he was thin and tall with a silly smile on his face.

"Director Liu, tell me!"

Liu Wei put away his smile and took a step forward.

Ever since the news that the fifth workshop was to be established came out, the deputy directors of the workshop have opened their eyes wide and stared at this piece of fat.

In the past, when workshops were not merged, there were eleven workshops and eleven workshop directors.

Everyone is on the same level and there is nothing to compare with.

At most, it just means which workshop does excellent work, and the workshop director’s face is just a little bright.

But now, there are four workshops, and the gap in performance is immediately apparent.

Workshop directors who perform well become supervisors, while those who perform poorly become deputy directors. Those who do not perform well are not even qualified to be directors. They can only retain the iron rice bowl of workers and go to the workshop to wield a sledgehammer.

Didn't you see Guo Dashou just keep swinging the hammer?

Therefore, after the workshop was merged, several directors did not dare to fool around like before, especially as the machine shop was getting better and better. Everyone knew that a rising tide lifted all boats, and there was no reason not to give it a try.

It was because of his outstanding performance in the workshop that he caught Yang Xiaotao's eye and was promoted to workshop director again during the recruitment process.

Host the production of air conditioners.

For him, this emerging industry is both a challenge and an opportunity.

It was Yang Xiaotao’s trust in him!

In the past two days, he has been following Yang Xiaotao to understand the work. It can be said that Yang Xiaotao is both his superior and his leader.

It doesn't matter the age, just those who are mature come first.

"Hello, comrades."

Liu Wei stabilized his mind. After all, he had been a director and had seen big scenes before, so he quickly got into the role.

"Before coming here, Mr. Yang had considered the production environment problem of the steel plant. The newly established air-conditioning workshop of our machinery plant is here to solve the problem!"

"According to Mr. Yang's request, we will install large-scale air conditioners in special areas, and at the same time, water-cooling devices will be established in other areas..."

Liu Wei later told Yang Xiaotao what he had discussed before, and Guan Zhiyong and others present nodded with satisfaction.

They tried air conditioning in a machine shop truck and it worked really well.

If we move here, it will definitely work.

Liu Wei was left to discuss the installation of air conditioning with Guan Zhiyong, while Yang Xiaotao left the steel factory with Lou Xiaoe and rushed back to the machinery factory.

"Xiao Tao!"

Back in the office, Yang Xiaotao had just drank two bottles of boiled water when he saw Liu Huaimin and Yang Youning walking in together.

"Lao Liu, Lao Yang!"

The two sat down and asked about the steel plant.

Regarding the production issues of aluminum alloys, Yang Xiaotao gave a brief explanation. As for the raw material issues, the two of them had no choice but to report the situation to the First Machinery Department, giving Mr. Huang and the others a headache.

Of course, there is no certainty whether they can be solved. At present, electrolytic aluminum still needs to be developed.

Be prepared with both hands.

However, electricity consumption in steel plants is also a problem.

There are not many generators in China now, and most of them are used in industry.

The two talked for a while, and then got to the point.

Regarding work adjustment issues.

After this period of discussion, personnel adjustments and task arrangements, the adjustments to the machinery factory are now finalized!

"We have a meeting tomorrow, do you have anything else to add?"

Yang Youning looked at the documents on the table, memorizing the general contents, and then looked at Yang Xiaotao.

"Other things are fine. But I need to confirm with Team Liang about the security work."

"Especially over at the Second Branch Factory."

Liu Huaimin and Yang Youning looked at each other, and it was obvious that Yang Xiaotao attached great importance to the second factory.

Seeing that the two of them were suspicious, Yang Xiaotao did not say anything clearly.

The old man's instructions when he left last time were actually to let him use his "authority" to save some people when necessary.

Not to mention how to save it, at least stay away from the whirlpool.

Only in this way can we take good care of it.

Therefore, the second factory is very important.

"Okay, you and Captain Liang can make up your own minds. We have our full support here."

Liu Huaimin said something and left with Yang Youning. Yang Xiaotao sat for a while and then said to Lou Xiao'e, "Xiao'e, go to the second workshop to see the improvement status of the machine tools!"

Lou Xiao'e was stunned for a moment, then understood, nodded in agreement, then left the office and closed the door.

Yang Xiaotao lit a cigarette and then looked at the time, eleven o'clock in the morning.

Northwest Second Factory.

Everyone started a busy day.

The scorching sun has not yet risen, but the temperature has already climbed to an uncomfortable level.

However, for everyone who is used to this kind of weather, this is nothing.

"Old Wang, what are you having for lunch today?"

Among the walking workers, Yan Jiefang shouted to the cupboard Lao Wang who was out shopping with a cart.

Several people in the same group around him were shouting lively, and only those who followed behind shuffled their bangs, looking reluctant to wake up.

When he came here, Liu Haizhong's figure, which was originally comparable to Jia Zhang's, shrank rapidly, especially because he ate less and got better. As he got older, he couldn't hold on.

Now, he has become second-rate in the group.

If it weren't for the skills of a seventh-level blacksmith, with his enthusiasm, he would have gone to reclaim wasteland nearby!

This was also Director Hong's decision after he took office. Family members of the factory gathered together to reclaim wasteland. Although the land here was not fertile, the salt-alkali-resistant corn produced by Director Hong grew well, easing the food pressure.

"Yan Jiefang, you are just impatient!"

Lao Wang was sitting on the carriage, holding a pipe and pot in his hand, and smiled happily when he saw Yan Jiefang.

This young man is sociable and well-spoken. The key is that he is willing to work. Many people in the northwest ask people to find connections and want to marry their daughters.

I heard that I live in the same compound as a big shot in the machinery factory, and I might as well return to Sijiu City in a few years.

By the time…

"Pork stewed with potatoes! Went to buy some meat!"

Lao Wang shouted, and the workers around him immediately became excited.

Because, there was pork for lunch!

Ever since Director Hong came to Renyi, the machinery factory has enjoyed a lot of benefits. Although transportation is inconvenient, the money is sufficient.

In addition, the tractors and tricycles produced by the Second Branch Factory have messy engines, and it is already considered a leading enterprise in the northwest.

Nowadays, those who want to work as workers are overwhelmed.

There are also many people who want to join the newly merged steelmaking plant and chemical plant.

If it weren't for Director Hong's strict control, the staff of the second branch could at least double the number now.

"If you don't tell me, our Director Hong is very capable!"

Several people walked towards the factory with smiles.

"Let's go, let's do it!"

“Building the revolution starts with me!”

Yan Jiefang shouted, and a high-spirited voice came from behind him.

At this moment, in the office.

Director Hong sat alone in front of a chair with a phone in his hand.

"Is this serious?"

On the other end of the phone, Yang Xiaotao hummed.

"I don't know if you are in Sijiucheng. Now when I come home from get off work, starting from elementary school, there are also those junior high school students..."

The more he listened, the more Director Hong frowned. He grabbed the pencil on the table with his fingers, and his knuckles turned white.

"Lao Hong, this is what the chief said."

"Right now, your place is the last way out."

"The only one I can trust is you!"

Yang Xiaotao's voice was low but full of affirmation.

For a moment, Director Hong felt moved by being trusted.

Looking back on my own experiences, I didn't meet Yang Xiaotao. Maybe he is still herding cattle and raising donkeys in a certain village.

"Mr. Yang, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on this place for you!"

Hearing Director Hong's assurance, Yang Xiaotao laughed on the other end of the phone, and then the two hung up the phone.