Scholars in the courtyard

The leader on the side looked at Yang Xiaotao and took the opportunity to interrupt.

"Since a steam engine can have such high horsepower, it shouldn't be a problem if it is installed on a tractor."

Yang Xiaotao hadn't realized anything yet, but Yang Youning and Liu Huaimin had already clenched their fists.

Mr. Yang on the side watched several leaders keep talking, and he understood that they were talking about Yang Xiaotao's words.

It's just that the matter itself is not harmful to Yang Xiaotao, and he is not prepared to tell the truth.

Gao Yufeng and Li Zhixing also heard the meaning of the words, and stared at Yang Xiaotao with wide eyes to see what he would say.

"tractor?"

Yang Xiaotao just thought for a moment. The walking tractors in later generations seemed to have smaller engines than this steam engine. Of course, they used single-cylinder diesel engines at that time, but they only had about ten horsepower, and some even had less than a dozen horsepower. to ten.

Although this steam engine has a maximum horsepower of thirty, it does not mean that it can always work at thirty horsepower. According to Yang Xiaotao's calculations, if you want to obtain sustained and stable power, half the power is most appropriate.

In other words, the most suitable power is fifteen to twenty horsepower.

However, when fifteen horsepower is put on a tractor, because it is large and heavy, and after excluding heat loss and conversion rate issues, the real output is only ten horsepower.

Of course, as a small household hand-held tractor, seven or eight horsepower is enough. A 12-horsepower tractor is already a medium or large tractor and has broken away from the category of hand-held tractors.

Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao said confidently, "Leader, this is no problem at all."

"According to my calculations, using this steam engine as power and equipped with corresponding equipment,"

In just one sentence, Liu Huaimin and Yang Youning looked at each other with expressions of surprise.

In their view, since Yang Xiaotao is guaranteed to succeed, he will definitely succeed.

Why?

Just because he is the youngest ninth grade engineer in the steel rolling mill, he built the steam engine and repaired the rolling mill.

With this ability, he is already an authority in the steel rolling mill. If he says yes, then it will be OK.

"Comrade Yang Xiaotao."

Mr. Xia interrupted Yang Xiaotao's explanation with a solemn expression on his face.

Yang Xiaotao looked over and everyone around him also pricked up their ears to listen.

"Comrade Yang Xiaotao, I have a task for you."

"Chief, please give me your instructions."

In just one second, Yang Xiaotao reacted and quickly stood up.

People around him also stood up.

Mr. Xia stood up with a serious face.

"This task is not only for you, but also for the steel rolling mill. It is a task that must be completed."

Yang Youning and Liu Huaimin walked to Yang Xiaotao.

Behind them, Gao Yufeng and Li Zhixing looked envious. They knew that this time the steel rolling mill was about to embark on a big project.

"In view of the current situation, all parts of the country need to expand planting and concentrate planting, so the demand for machinery is increasing."

"The task I give you is to use the steam engine in front of you to design and build a tractor."

"This is an arduous but very glorious task. Do you want to accept it?"

Everyone's eyes were on Yang Xiaotao.

Although he had already made preparations and thought about the purpose of the steam engine, he had never thought about taking over the task from this big boss.

At this time, he couldn't help but think too much.

If you have to do it sooner or later, why wait until the storm has passed?

For more than ten years, have they been left to waste?

Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao straightened his spine and looked at Mr. Xia and nodded seriously, "Report to the leader, Yang Xiaotao accepts the task."

"Make sure to complete the mission."

Yang Youning and Xu Yuanshan also shouted loudly.

"Okay. I'm waiting for your good news."

While they were talking, the well drilling machine had stopped working, and Zhou Kui and Yang Shitou were asking people to put down the cement pipes.

With enough cement pipes, the efficiency of well drilling is also speeding up.

Mr. Xia naturally felt much more relaxed now that he had one thing to worry about.

Mr. Tao also knew that if this tractor came out, it would definitely play a huge role in agricultural production.

Of course, we need to produce more of this kind of well-drilling machine, and we can pump out water in one day. This has broad uses in the north.

Several people came to the water well, and on the cement pipe that was raised above, a pressurized water well was being quickly assembled.

Mr. Tao and others watched carefully and waited for about ten minutes before the pressurized water well was lifted up to the wellhead.

Yang Dazhuang found a wooden bucket, put the water into the well shaft, and then quickly pressed the wooden handle in front of everyone's attention. After a while, a water column flowed out, and then became larger and clearer.

Yang Xiaotao stood aside with a camera. Mr. Tao stepped forward and pressed the water himself. White water spurted out from the pressure well, flowed on the ground, and quickly flowed downwards along the terrain.

"With this thing, even a child can pump out water."

"With the water source for irrigation in the farmland at the foot of the hillside, this year will be a good harvest."

"It's fun, it's fun."

Mr. Tao was very interested, and Mr. Xia was also infected. He came over and pressed it twice in person.

"This thing is convenient. When I go back, I will get one for my family's compound."

Yang Youning kept it in mind and would do it when he got back.

Yang Xiaotao put down the camera, walked up to Mr. Yang and said something about eating.

Mr. Yang nodded, then stepped forward and invited everyone back to the village for dinner.

After another busy work, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon when we returned to the village.

In the brigade headquarters, Ran Qiuye and the others had already eaten and were now waiting for the noodles to be cooked.

When Mr. Yang and the others returned to the brigade headquarters, the noodles in the pot were already cooked.

Yang Xiaotao led the leaders back home, and the remaining drivers and secretaries were at the brigade headquarters.

Everyone ate the same thing, a plate of salted duck eggs cut into one-sixth, two plates of pickled radish, spicy cabbage, and a dish of fried pork skin.

Although they were all ordinary meals without big fish or meat, everyone could see that Mr. Xia was very satisfied with their meal.

Especially I ate a big bowl of noodles and even drank the soup.

In the eyes of the guards, this is rare.

After finishing the meal, Mr. Xia and Mr. Tao didn't stop much. He just encouraged everyone to continue working hard, then got in the car and left.

Before leaving, he asked the secretary to put down a stack of food stamps and industrial coupons.

Paying money for meals is the same no matter who you are.

Mr. Yang and the others were not pretentious and accepted it happily.

Then Li Zhixing, Liu Huaimin and others left one after another, leaving Gao Yufeng alone in the village.

Zhou Kui and Wang Jun will live there for a while. According to their plan, wells will be drilled in several surrounding villages.

Of course, there is a subsidy for drilling wells. The specific amount is not specified, but coming from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, I think it should not be too little.

After Yang Xiaotao accepted the task, he had to worry about the tractor.

But considering that the following spring plowing is equally important, there is no room for error.

After Yang Youning discussed with Liu Huaimin, Yang Xiaotao could stay in Yangjiazhuang to work.

Anyway, the only one who can design a tractor now is Yang Xiaotao in the steel rolling mill.

He does it the same wherever he goes.

However, I have to go back to the rolling mill every week to report on the progress.

Yang Xiaotao readily agreed that he could study well in this village.

Moreover, when it comes to tractors, what Yang Xiaotao wants to design is the kind of tractor that will be used in the 1980s and 1990s.

Thanks to his old father in his previous life, he followed behind and played with tractors, and he could repair even minor ailments. Now that steam engines have been developed, I don’t believe that he can’t fix tractors.

The tractor in that memory had a 180-horsepower engine, which was about eight horsepower according to calculations.

There are two armrest handlebars with a weight iron across the middle to balance the front of the car.

The upper left side of the handlebar is the clutch, the upper right hand side is the accelerator, and the lower two are for controlling left and right turns.

easy and convenient.

In the middle is the gear, in front is the machine head, and below are two wheels supporting the frame.

It can be attached to the bucket of a cart, and can also be used to hang agricultural tools such as plows and harrow teeth. It is very useful.

To say "iron cow" is never too much.

Such a tractor with a bag on the back was an incredible thing when he was a child.

When going to the market, every tractor will be packed with people.

Yang Xiaotao understands that he can't do as many functions as he will in future generations, but he can learn a few things and it will be enough.

What's more, in the past few days, Liu Huaimin and the others will collect the current situation of domestic tractors, from data, structure diagrams, to actual operation conditions and existing problems. Yang Xiaotao will use them to learn from them, which will also be helpful to himself.

With a goal, there is a direction.

The next step is to walk all the way.

Siheyuan

Jia Dongxu's funeral was finished, and the Jia family finally got rid of the burden. After a day of ventilation, the stinky smell was finally released from the house.

Qin Huairu was busy washing and scrubbing in the yard for most of the day. It was not until evening that she returned home and cooked a pot of porridge.

Mrs. Jia and Zhang sat together with Banggeng, and Xiaodang held a bowl. After Qin Huairu divided the porridge, the few of them picked it up to eat.

After what happened in the morning, neither Jia Zhang nor Qin Huairu spoke.

The two of them lowered their heads to eat. Banggeng finished his drink quickly, but he was still very hungry.

A half-grown man is a poor man, and when he can eat, he can eat even more when there is no oil or water.

Looking at Qin Huairu eagerly, "Mom, I'm not full!"

Qin Huairu didn't care about him, there wasn't much in total, and it was gone after the four of them divided it.

Seeing that Qin Huairu didn't speak, Bang Gang looked at Jia Zhang.

"Grandma, share some with me!"

Jia Zhang raised her head, looked at Qin Huairu, looked at Banggan, then looked down at the porridge in the bowl, then turned back to Xiaodang and said, "You lose money, why do you drink so much?"

"I didn't see that your brother wasn't full. Just drink half of it."

Xiaodang's face was filled with grievances, and she was also hungry!

When Banggeng heard what his grandma said, he looked at Xiaodang and suddenly shook his head, "I don't want my sister!"

"Dad said, as a brother, you must protect your sister!"

"Mistress, you are not allowed to say that you are a loser!"

Mrs. Jia Zhang was cold, "You little bastard, you dare to teach me a lesson. I'll hurt you in vain!"

Then he looked at Qin Huairu, "The child can eat, can't you make more?"

"Do more? Can you see how much is left in the tank?"

Jia Zhang was choked, lowered her head and continued to drink porridge.

Qin Huairu was angry because all the gift money for the funeral was held by Jia Zhang. After all, it was only about ten yuan. If this was given to her, the family's living standard would immediately improve.

Of course, Qin Huairu also has money.

But, she didn't want to be exposed.

Banggan looked at Jia Zhang longingly, then at Qin Huairu, and finally picked up the bowl and refilled it.

In the yard, a scent of aroma came, and Bang Jian looked out the window.

"Mom, Shazhu has made delicious food again."

Without looking back, he spoke loudly.

The meaning is obvious. Silly Zhu has done it, so hurry up and get it.

Mrs. Jia Zhang snorted coldly and said nothing.

Deep down in my heart, I still want Qin Huairu to go.

But Qin Huairu is not a fool, and it is thankless. She just wants to make Jia Zhang suffer.

Let Banggeng understand that she is the one who makes the decision in this family, so don't ask Jia Zhang about everything.

Qin Huairu couldn't move, and there was nothing Jia Zhang could do.

Silly Zhu was holding a spoon and tapping the edge of the pot, looking outside from time to time.

For a while, I didn't see Qin Huairu, and I felt disappointed.

"It seems that he won't come."

"Humph, I'm not surprised at all."

Then he lifted the lid of the pot, put the braised pork on the plate, and walked to the backyard with it.

Yi Zhonghai was sitting at home. Jia Zhang's cold eyes made him understand that there was an old godly woman involved in the matter between him and Qin Huairu.

If the plan is to go smoothly, this old godly woman must settle things.

"From now on, the Jia family will live behind closed doors. Let's live our own lives first."

The eldest mother was stunned after hearing this. This was not what she said a few days ago.

It's just that Yi Zhonghai makes the decision in this family, and she just listens.