Scholars in the courtyard

Nine.

In the office, Lao Hong was processing documents.

Yang Xiaotao walked in with a glass of water, and the secretary next to him immediately stood up and nodded when he saw him.

"How come you have time to come here?"

Lao Hong looked up and then continued to work on his task.

"I heard that there was a mission from above, so I came to take a look."

Yang Xiaotao walked over and turned on the electric fan next to him. "Use this fan when necessary. Otherwise, what if you get heatstroke?"

Lao Hong capped the pen in his hand, blew on the document he had just written, and shouted to the secretary beside him, "Xiao Wang, pass this down."

Secretary Xiao Wang immediately stepped forward to take it and then went out.

"You're afraid that I'll get a heat stroke and no one will do the work for you."

Lao Hong said unhappily that since Liu Huaimin left, Yang Xiaotao had handed over Liu Huaimin's work to Lao Hong.

Of course, the price is the calculator.

"How can that be possible? I'm just concerned about you!"

"Forget it."

Lao Hong walked to the side and sat down. Yang Xiaotao quickly took out a cigarette from his pocket. Lao Hong frowned and said, "You are just a weasel paying New Year's greetings to a chicken. You are not doing good things for no reason."

"You, you said that."

Yang Xiaotao sat on the table and said, "You are right."

Then he laughed and said, "Old Hong, I have something to discuss with you."

Lao Hong smoked a cigarette and said, "You know what, I've walked into a wolf's den."

"This is not a wolf's den. This is a den of like-minded people who are building the revolution."

Old Hong looked at Yang Xiaotao disdainfully and said, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

"Well, I want to set up another research lab."

"Still doing it?"

Lao Hong immediately lost his composure.

It costs money to set up a research lab.

Even though the nine ministries have a lot of income now, their expenses are also high.

Especially those research laboratories, each one is a bottomless pit, just like the research on solar cells. Even though they have been made now, the cost behind it is not known to others, but does he not know it?

The cost of this research institute alone is enough to support all the workers in an ordinary factory.

"Take a look."

Lao Hong stood up, picked up a document from the table and handed it to Yang Xiaotao.

"This is the report for last quarter. Look at our research expenses. It accounts for almost 30%."

"This income and expenditure is very abnormal."

Yang Xiaotao took it and took a look.

If you don’t manage the household, you don’t know how expensive firewood and rice are.

He really didn't pay much attention to logistics.

Thanks to Lao Hong's strong ability, he doesn't have to worry.

But now it seems that the nine departments have indeed spread their business a bit too wide.

"Also, this, the establishment of the People's Hospital has not been taken into account. It's another money-eating beast."

"Thanks to the pharmaceutical factory and the calculators that came in, we got some extra revenue. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to survive for a month."

Old Hong was still complaining, and Yang Xiaotao could only put the information aside.

"I don't know. I haven't thought about it yet, but I have to do it."

Yang Xiaotao was unable to give an accurate answer, and Lao Hong frowned, somewhat helpless.

"By the way, we need to find other people to help with this research. We may have to cooperate with the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building."

What this means is that to cooperate, you have to take things out.

Old Hong sighed again.

The Lord before us can truly do it.

In other words, the Ninth Department has a solid foundation and can withstand the test. Otherwise, why not try the Machine Department?

Who can afford it?

"Okay, I'll try to set aside some of the money for you."

"But you have to use it urgently. We can't leave nothing behind. We have to prepare for emergencies."

Lao Hong finally compromised, and Yang Xiaotao immediately agreed.

"Don't worry, I will definitely use it sparingly."

"That would be best."

After finishing the business, Yang Xiaotao talked about the situation at the Northwest Machinery Factory.

"Old Li at the machinery factory is very tired."

"They are engaged in steelmaking and technological innovation. Last time, they told me that they would send some people over to help set up the research department."

Yang Xiaotao talked about things in the Northwest, and Lao Hong commented with a smile.

"Old Li is still capable. This time he wants to take advantage of the nuclear power plant to increase the factory's production capacity."

"Hey, speaking of nuclear power plants, do you know what the progress is?"

Lao Hong asked curiously, Yang Xiaotao shrugged, "I don't know, I only know the name is Tianshan Nuclear Power Plant, I don't know anything else."

"But I heard from the Second Ministry of Machine Building that if everything goes well, it can be manufactured this year and supply electricity after the New Year."

“This speed is fast enough.”

Lao Hong nodded and smiled, "By then, we will be a country with nuclear power and solar power. Will we be considered world-class?"

Yang Xiaotao hummed, "I wouldn't say it's world-class, but it's definitely at the forefront."

"By the way, President He is going to hold a sports meet, did you know about that?"

"Yes, he had this idea before I left, and he even wanted Wang Huzi to send someone to participate."

When Lao Hong talked about this, his face smiled even more.

Especially when Wang Huzi and President He got together, he felt relieved.

"What do you think? Should we hold a sports meet here?"

Yang Xiaotao's heart moved, and Lao Hong immediately shook his head, "Forget it, we are all very busy, how can we have time to do this."

"Besides, sports events don't cost money or materials."

"Just save some money and live a good life."

Although Lao Hong said this, he still agreed with it in his heart.

After all, this is the best way to bring factories closer together.

People from all over the world gathered together to talk about their own situations and connected through the sports meeting, which helped to unite the nine departments.

"I'll discuss this matter with Lao Li and Lao Chen and see what they think."

"If it's feasible, let's do one."

Yang Xiaotao also thought of the benefits, and Lao Hong didn't say anything more.

The two chatted briefly, and then Yang Xiaotao left with the enamel pot.

Lao Hong rubbed his shoulders and sat back at his desk to continue reviewing documents.

Northwest, Red Star Machinery Factory.

Since inheriting this title, Li Chengjun, Fang Yuan and other senior executives of the machinery factory have been keeping it in mind for fear of bringing discredit to the name.

Therefore, everyone will try their best to complete any task assigned.

In the office.

Li Chengjun looked at the senior executives of the machinery factory in front of him with a heavy tone.

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"Comrades, I know we are facing many difficulties right now, but this is no excuse."

As the words fell, everyone lowered their heads.

The meeting had already lasted half the morning, and everyone had their own opinions, each with their own reasons.

If there is no consensus, we won't be able to work together.

After Li Chengjun finished speaking, he glanced at the people below and then said seriously, "My meaning is very simple. No matter what, we must ensure the construction of the Tianshan Nuclear Power Plant. There is no room for negotiation on this matter."

"Don't tell me about this difficulty or that difficulty."

"I don't want to hear that."

Li Chengjun slammed the table and shouted one sentence after another, and everyone lowered their heads and dared not say a word.

"Steel mill!"

The director of the steel plant below immediately looked up and swallowed.

"You have to ensure the production of rails. I don't care how you do it. If you need people, I will provide you with them. If you need materials, I will have people deliver them to you."

"If there is a shortage of steel, I will hold you responsible."

The director and secretary of the steel mill heard this, clenched their fists and nodded, "Director, don't worry, our steel mill will complete the task even if we have to sell everything we have."

At this point, they had no other choice.

"Other departments, carry out their tasks as required."

"No one is allowed to give me a discount on this point, let alone let me down. I will settle the score with him."

Bang

When you clap your hands on the table, you are also clapping your hands on people’s hearts.

The meeting finally ended and Li Chengjun left the meeting room with a sullen face.

When I returned to the office, Mr. He and Mr. Zhu were drinking tea.

Seeing the two people, Li Chengjun walked back to his seat with a wry smile on his face.

"It's really hard to do this."

Mr. He smiled and poured a glass of water, "You are just too impatient."

"The comrades are pretty good. The more they push, the more nervous they become."

Mr. Zhu on the side also tried to persuade him, "If you act too hastily, it will easily backfire."

Li Chengjun drank some water, then picked up the cigarette box on the table and took out a cigarette. "You two, how can I not be anxious?"

"If the nuclear power plant in the east is built, we will have electricity and production capacity."

"If we don't improve ourselves before we are done, we will miss the opportunity for development."

“This is a rare opportunity.”

Speaking of this nuclear power plant, both of them were fascinated by it.

We learned from Wang Huzi that this nuclear power plant is a small one, but even so, once it is successfully built, the power supply in the northwest will be greatly improved.

Power generation will be more than double to triple the current level.

With such abundant power, they would be fools if they don't seize the opportunity.

"Okay, only by alternating between tension and relaxation can we mobilize the enthusiasm of the workers."

"My sports meet must be held as usual."

Mr. He said this with a smile, and Li Chengjun smiled bitterly.

But I still have to do what I promised.

"Okay, when the time comes, give out some rewards and let Lao Fang see what else Curry has, so as to boost morale."

In the Gobi Desert.

There is no human habitation within a radius of dozens of miles.

Under the scorching sun, the houses were scattered like stones, and there were fully armed soldiers all around.

Not far from these scattered residences, a river flows eastward, providing water for the people stationed here.

This is a long-flowing river, and the water volume is particularly abundant in summer.

Even in the dry season, there is water flowing.

It is precisely because of the existence of this river that the soldiers stationed here can hold on.

Now, a large number of workers, supplies and construction materials have begun to gather here, and uniform calls have begun to be heard in the originally peaceful Gobi Desert.

"One, two, hi-yo!"

"Come on, hey!"

Boom!

In the distance, smoke and dust rose.

An armored vehicle drove up quickly and stopped at the construction site.

Two people jumped out of the car. The leader was over 1.80 meters tall, with a build that was typical of his age. He glanced at the construction site, then nodded and walked towards the command center.

"Old Liu, why are you here?"

As soon as I arrived at the command center, the people inside immediately stopped what they were doing and came up to ask questions when they saw me.

The person who came was the head of the Second Ministry of Machine Building, Mr. Liu.

The people in the room were none other than the relevant personnel of the Second Ministry of Machine Building who were responsible for the construction of the verification station.

Elder Liu stepped forward and shook hands with everyone in the room. "I came to take a look. Old Qian is too busy in Sijiu City to leave. I have no choice but to come here in person."

"How's it going? Is everything going well here?"

Director Hu, who was in charge, nodded and said, "Fortunately, the local government is very supportive."

"Besides, we have previous construction experience, so this time it will be easy for us to do it."

"However, this nuclear power plant is different from what we imagined. Many things in it need to be redesigned, including the cement, which is different from what we usually use, and the generator, which also needs to be redeveloped."

Director Hu explained the actual situation. Elder Liu took the documents on the table and flipped through them for a while. Then he asked, "So, there is no problem with the nuclear power plant materials they gave us?"

Director Hu nodded. "It seems that there is no problem now, but I can't guarantee that it will be fine. We still need to re-examine it."

Old Liu nodded, then looked at the words "Tianshan" on the blackboard.

"Comrades, this mission is the first attempt in the country, and the superiors attach great importance to it."

"So, we must not only do it, but also learn from the experience and build more and larger nuclear power plants in the future."

"In the future, we want to ensure that people across the country have access to electricity and can light up their homes."