Scholars in the courtyard

After lunch, Yang Xiaotao wandered around the workshop.

Although it was freezing cold outside, it was warm inside.

There were many people and machines inside, but the heating furnace was also indispensable.

It was just a bit coal-consuming.

After walking around the workshops, most people were busy working.

There were also a few people who chatted on the side, watching the workers work and commenting on them.

"These little guys, now they only make one or two parts, when will they be able to hone their skills?"

Liu Daming leaned on the radiator, looked at the young workers in front, and said to Shen Rong beside him.

Hearing the master's sigh, Shen Rong just smiled.

Today is different from the past.

What the machinery factory needs now is to complete the task faster, ensure production, and contribute to the revolution.

The all-round master chefs in the steel rolling mills in the past are rare.

The machinery factory has also organized several job grade assessments in the past two years, but the results are not as good as before.

Perhaps it is because the welfare benefits of the machinery factory are too good, and the people in the workshop have lost the motivation to hone their skills.

"It can't be said that way. Everyone is working. It can only be said that the change in the nature of work requires appropriate adjustments."

Chen Chonghan said while holding a cigarette butt, and Shen Rong nodded immediately.

"Mr. Chen is right. What our machinery factory needs now is this kind of one-sided talent."

"I heard from Secretary Liu that since the previous job level assessments were somewhat unrealistic, the weight of single assessments will be increased starting next year."

"It is possible that if you perform well in a single assessment, you can also be promoted successfully."

Now Shen Rong is the director of quality inspection, and he knows more about some things than Liu Daming.

On the other side, Hou Baowei and others nodded silently, but their eyes were a little dim.

"If there is no eighth-level master in the future, will this machinery factory still be a machinery factory?"

Zhou Hong expressed the thoughts of several people, and everyone was silent again.

"Who said there are no level 8 masters."

Yang Xiaotao's voice came from the side, Liu Daming quickly put down his pipe, Chen Chonghan also put out his cigarette, and several people stood up and looked at Yang Xiaotao coming over.

"Who said that? Why don't we need a master chef?"

Looking around, everyone smiled.

Although they didn't say it, everyone was in the same mood at the moment.

Yang Xiaotao looked at everyone's eyes, so he walked to Liu Daming and said seriously, "What's wrong, do you think that there are too many machines now, and you have to throw away the skills that make you a living."

"No, how can we throw this thing away."

"The skills that make you a living have to be carried everywhere."

Liu Daming said immediately, and so did Hou Baowei and others.

However, Hou Baowei still took the initiative to say, "Mr. Yang, we are all worried."

"Nowadays, more and more machine tools are used in workshops, and better and better machines help workers complete tasks."

"In the long run, workers will have a sense of dependence, which will reduce the improvement of their abilities"

Yang Xiaotao listened carefully, and waited for Hou Baowei to finish speaking before looking at everyone.

"What Mr. Hou said, everyone thinks so too."

Several people nodded.

"I have also talked about this with Lao Yang and others."

"It is true that the introduction and improvement of machines will affect the ability of workers, but we have to look at this matter from a holistic perspective."

"As long as the factory's production capacity can be improved and the mechanization construction can be accelerated, we think it is worth it."

Yang Xiaotao said it firmly. In the future, mechanization is inevitable for industrialization.

Perhaps in the future, the eighth-level master chef will become a historical term.

Yang Xiaotao said this, leaving everyone speechless, and even some people could not accept it.

"Of course, I am not saying that the eighth-level master chef will not be important in the future."

"On the contrary, the eighth-level master chef in the future will only be more valuable."

"They must not only be able to do their previous work, but also keep up with the development and master more and more modern technologies. This requires future master chefs to have not only a solid foundation of experience, but also a strong learning ability."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, everyone opened their mouths, not knowing what to say.

Let them increase their experience, they have no problem.

But if they are asked to study, read books and learn to read, eight out of ten of them will have a headache.

"Why, are you a little worried?"

Yang Xiaotao suddenly laughed, and then Liu Daming laughed, "What do we have to worry about? It's none of our business anyway."

The same is true for the other people. They are already eighth-level workers, so they don't have to be like the people behind them.

Seeing that everyone was smiling, Yang Xiaotao suddenly showed a sly smile.

Chen Chonghan was closest to Yang Xiaotao, and when he saw Yang Xiaotao like this, his heart tightened immediately.

When Yang Xiaotao showed this expression in Jinling, it meant that something was unusual.

Sure enough, Yang Xiaotao was heard saying, "Since you have discovered this, for the better future of the machinery factory."

"From now on, each of you eighth-level workers, go and recruit apprentices."

"Pass on your skills, and when you retire, the factory will set up a "glorious list". At that time, everyone will see whose apprentices have made progress. If no apprentice is on the list, it will be very embarrassing."

After speaking, Yang Xiaotao looked at everyone and turned away.

Everyone was silent for a moment.

After a long time, Liu Daming coughed lightly, and then whispered, "I have completed my mission to train an eighth-level master."

After speaking, everyone looked at Shen Rong.

Unexpectedly, Hou Baobao sneered, "Old Liu, Mr. Yang said that all eighth-level workers now have to recruit apprentices, and Shen Rong is also an eighth-level worker, not included."

Liu Daming blushed, then smiled and said, "It doesn't count. If I can train one, I can train two." Shen Rong had no choice but to accept this. He was not a worker in the workshop. As a quality inspector, The director has a lot of work, so he has no time to teach his apprentices.

Seeing the master's appearance, Shen Rong raised his eyelids and said, "Master, today we are chasing one sheep and a group of sheep."

"You have to teach your junior brother, so you don't care about having one more disciple."

Liu Daming suddenly felt a toothache. This apprentice was cheating on his master.

"That's not right, that's not right."

Chen Chonghan suddenly shouted loudly, and Zhou Hong looked over, "What are you yelling about when you have nothing to do?"

"I said Mr. Yang is also an eighth-level worker."

After Chen Chonghan finished speaking, there was silence around him.

"Yes, Mr. Yang is also an eighth-level worker. If he accepts a disciple?"

In an instant, the people around him took a breath of cold air.

These days, the relationship between master and apprentice is very strong.

Just like the relationship between Liu Daming and Shen Rong.

Although the two have not seen each other for more than ten years, when they meet, they are like father and son.

The relationship between master and apprentice is close and they support each other.

With Yang Xiaotao's current status, if anyone becomes his apprentice, it will definitely be like a dog with a cocky head, and can act like a wolf with a big tail.

The silent crowd suddenly stopped talking and then dispersed.

This is an important opportunity to change your life's destiny.

Just when Liu Daming was thinking about Yang Xiaotao's appointment as a disciple, Yang Xiaotao came to the office and continued designing gas turbines.

In the afternoon, when Yang Xiaotao was getting ready to get off work, Yang Youning knocked on the door and walked in with a greeting.

When Lou Xiao'e saw Director Yang smiling and winking at her, she packed her things and went out immediately.

"What are you busy with?"

Seeing Yang Xiaotao writing and drawing on the table, Yang Youning stepped forward and took a look.

Although they had long been accustomed to Yang Xiaotao's behavior, he and Liu Huaimin were curious every time Yang Xiaotao did something.

"Just sort out your thoughts."

Yang Xiaotao put down his pencil and looked at Yang Youning.

This guy was carrying an enamel jar and was wearing a coat. He looked almost like the village chief.

"Are you about to get off work?"

Yang Xiaotao asked.

Yang Youning immediately shook his head, "Isn't it because the lights are still on here? Come and take a look."

Yang Xiaotao looked out the window, and before he knew it, it was already dark.

"It gets dark so early in winter."

With a sigh, Yang Xiaotao prepared to put away the manuscript paper and prepare to leave.

"Xiao Tao, I heard that you want to take on a disciple?"

"Um?"

Yang Xiaotao was stunned for a moment, and then heard Yang Youning smile, "I have a boy in my family, he is fifteen years old, and he is very clever. If you like him, I will bring him to you tomorrow."

"What the hell, Lao Yang, what are you talking about?"

Yang Xiaotao stopped quickly.

When did you say you wanted to take on a disciple?

Besides, at your age, why would you want to take on a disciple?

It’s not like he doesn’t have a son, and his wife can still give birth to one. How can he find an apprentice to support him in his old age?

Seeing Yang Xiaotao's appearance, Yang Youning was immediately surprised and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to accept a disciple?"

"Now it's spread all over the shop floor."

"Nonsense, when will I..."

Suddenly, Yang Xiaotao thought of something.

"I know, I know."

Yang Xiaotao quickly repeated what he told Liu Daming and Chen Chonghan in the workshop.

Only then did Yang Youning realize that people in the workshop had misunderstood Yang Xiaotao's feelings, which resulted in misinformation.

However, Yang Youning was still a little disappointed.

After thinking about it for a long time, I thought of a few people in my family who could help, but in the end, they didn't think about it at all.

It would be great if Yang Xiaotao really accepted his nephew as his apprentice.

"Xiao Tao, that's right. You are also an eighth-level master, so you can lead by example."

Yang Youning rolled his eyes and quickly spoke to express his feelings to Yang Xiaotao.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xiaotao smiled and shook his head, "Old Yang, I am an engineer now."

For a moment, Lao Yang's face became stiff.

How come you forgot about this?

There are two promotion systems for engineers and eighth-level masters.

If you want to be an engineer's apprentice, you must at least be a designer.

At least there should be people who can read and write, and can learn.

Thinking of this, Yang Youning gave up completely.

After Yang Youning left, Yang Xiaotao hurried out.

In the end, he was still blocked by Chen Gong.

"Xiao Tao, I heard."

"Uncle Chen, this posture is a bit misunderstood!"

Yang Xiaotao quickly explained it, and Chen Gong immediately laughed after hearing it.

"I'm just telling you, why would you accept a disciple if you are so well behaved?"

Although he was smiling, Chen Gong still had some disappointment in his eyes.

What Yang Youning could think of, how could he not think of it?

But that’s fine, if Yang Xiaotao doesn’t accept disciples, then everyone will be the same.

Then he calmed down, chatted with Yang Xiaotao for a few words, and then left.