Scholars in the courtyard

One night passed, and the wheels of 1964 began to set in motion.

Yang Xiaotao got up from the bed and looked at the alarm clock. It was not yet six o'clock.

The person next to me is still asleep.

I couldn't help but put my hands into the bed, enjoying the tenderness of last night again.

Ran Qiuye only felt that some parts of her body were a little swollen, and after a while she felt a little itchy. She stretched out her hand to press it before opening her eyes. As a result, her hands were fussing under the quilt for a while before she got up.

Yang Xiaotao got dressed, poured the ashes from the stove into the yard, and replaced them with new coal.

He took the thermos to the pressure well, poured hot water on it, waited for a while, and pressed hard.

In the room, Ran's mother got up and came out with a bucket to collect water.

Soon, the sound of people moving around came from the yard, and everyone became busy.

After breakfast, Yang Xiaotao rode out of the alley.

Behind him, Qin Huairu was walking with a scarf, and behind him was Yi Zhonghai, who was given away by his aunt.

"Go back, I'm going to the steel rolling mill."

The eldest mother nodded, they are an old couple now, so this parting is bearable.

Outside the alley, Qin Huairu quickened her pace, but was stopped by a voice behind her.

Standing there, Qin Huairu looked uneasy. When Yi Zhonghai came to her side, she raised her head and smiled.

"Huairu, from now on I'll ask you to take care of me as a aunt."

Unexpectedly, the first words Yi Zhonghai spoke made Qin Huairu stunned.

Last night, she missed her appointment.

"Well, sir, don't worry, I will do it."

Yi Zhonghai nodded, then glanced at Qin Huairu, and then walked to the steel rolling mill.

After waiting in the cellar for a long time last night, when Qin Huairu disappeared, he understood that his value had shrunk.

A woman like Qin Huairu would never take the bait without enough benefits.

And what he lacks is interests.

Fortunately, he still has time. He believes that with his skills as an eighth-level fitter, he will still be a well-known figure after three years, not two and a half years.

Forging iron requires hard work.

As an eighth-level fitter and the former grand master of the courtyard, Yi Zhonghai knows what it's like.

Qin Huairu watched Yi Zhonghai leave, frowning and wondering what kind of medicine Yi Zhonghai was selling in the gourd.

Steel rolling mill.

After Yang Xiaotao came to the office, he began to plan his recent work.

I thought about it last night.

There are a lot of things going on at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. I have been communicating with several working groups on the phone in the past few days. Some things can be solved, but those that cannot be solved can only be solved by local comrades.

In addition, there are the corn kernels I brought back last time. I have been too busy these days, and it is too winter to grow corn. I don’t know what to think if someone sees it.

Therefore, the breeding matters will be postponed to the end of the year for the time being, and the earning will be completed before setting off to the northwest.

In this regard, Yang Xiaotao is confident that it can be completed.

Put aside the affairs of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences for the time being and deal with the affairs of the steel rolling mill first.

Right now, what needs to be done before the year is to make the mechanical hydraulic auxiliary system and install it on all trucks.

After all, this thing can be used in the future.

As for the mission after the year, if nothing else, Yang Xiaotao wants to study internal combustion engines.

In addition to the small gasoline engine, there are also drawings of a diesel engine in the storage space.

Although it is only one unit, as long as the technical content and design concept are understood thoroughly, it is possible to make a diesel engine that meets the current national conditions.

At the very least, the tractors will be replaced with diesel engines next year.

This is Yang Xiaotao's short-term goal.

After thinking for a while, Yang Xiaotao picked up the drawing and went to the office next door.

Yang Youning was sitting on a stool, with the freshly brewed tea in front of the table radiating heat. He was holding a stack of reports and was laughing from time to time.

This month's production has brought as much benefit as half a year.

Especially pressure cookers and tractors.

The former has suddenly emerged, and orders are increasing day by day.

If the transportation capacity was not limited, he would really like to arrange a workshop.

The latter is a steady improvement. Red Star tractors are not only well-known around Sijiu City, but also in other northern regions, because of the spread of news newspapers, they also have strong competitiveness.

Factories in some places have obviously succeeded in imitating tractors, but local farmers still choose Red Star tractors as their first choice.

Therefore, the sales volume of tractors has not only decreased without the participation of other manufacturers, but in comparison, it has become easier for the public to choose it.

Looking at other projects, the benefits are also good.

The heating stove is very popular, especially when it is very cold this year.

Putting down the order, Yang Youning was filled with expectations.

Although it is purchased uniformly by the state, the price is not high, but the raw materials are also cheap.

Besides, after making so many contributions, it would definitely not be justified if the higher-ups didn’t mean it.

"How wonderful it would be if there was no such thing as Wang Fuhan!"

I sighed in my heart, picked up the teapot and made a cup.

"Director!"

When the voice came, Yang Youning looked up and saw Yang Xiaotao standing at the door.

The door is not closed, mainly because the radiator inside is keeping the room warm, so open the door to let some air in.

Yang Xiaotao knocked on the door twice and walked in with the design drawing.

"Xiao Tao, come and sit."

When Yang Youning saw it was Yang Xiaotao, he quickly pointed to the chair in front.

"You came just in time. I had a phone call with Lao Liu yesterday. The superior leaders spoke highly of the achievements of our steel rolling mill this year."

Yang Youning stood up and gave Yang Xiaotao a cup of the prepared tea. "At the same time, he also encouraged us to work hard and create greater glories."

Yang Xiaotao picked up the water cup and took a sip. The tea leaves were broken into pieces, or high broken pieces for short.

However, it smells quite fragrant, comparable to the Tieguanyin produced by the system.

"We have made a lot of contributions this time, and the rewards will not be small."

"Of course, we can make some reasonable requests."

After Yang Youning finished speaking, he laughed first.

Yang Xiaotao knew that these "reasonable demands" were actually benefits earned for the steel rolling mill.

As usual, at the end of each year, various factories will distribute some benefits to reward units that have made outstanding contributions to national construction.

Of course, basically there is no credit but hard work, and I will give you some credit.

From this point of view, the welfare of workers at this time is unmatched by others.

At least I have never heard of farmers in the countryside receiving benefits.

There will be things, but the way they are given is different.

Factory units that have made average or even mediocre contributions will not go wrong if they can give some points. There is no reason to choose.

Of course, in the past, what was given was given from the top, and the following was followed. Sometimes they were given a bunch of useless things, and sometimes they were not given much, such as bicycle tickets. If you give them, you can't give them randomly, otherwise the relevant departments will immediately come to investigate. .

But for units that have made important contributions, you can make reasonable requests and get the benefits you want.

Just like a steel rolling mill, you can make a request and your superiors will agree to issue it if they think it is reasonable.

Of course, this part is superior.

In fact, each factory uses the rules to produce a batch of "defective" products every year, which are used to exchange items with other factories.

This is already a common practice.

However, in the past, the products of the steel rolling mill were really hard to sell, so we had to exchange them for real materials.

In the past two years, the equipment of the steel rolling mill has gradually gained recognition from other factories, especially the large heating furnaces. Almost all the larger factories in the 49th city have installed them, and even some family members have also used small heating furnaces.

This winter is very cold, but my home is warmer than ever.

"Director, I have some reasonable requests."

"What? Tell me."

Yang Youning also wants to hear what Yang Xiaotao can order.

"Like this, you see, I've been here for five years, but I always wear this outfit. I put it on in the summer, then put on long sleeves, and put a cotton-padded jacket underneath it when it's cold. I just wear these two clothes here and there."

Yang Xiaotao pointed to the work clothes worn outside the cotton jacket. This blue work clothes had not been changed since entering the steel rolling mill.

Fortunately, there is a mistress at home who can clean and replace them from time to time, otherwise they would have turned into putty and become unwearable.

But the workers in the workshop do physical work, and their work clothes are smudged here and there. How can they have time to wash clothes?

Basically, a person's clothes can be worn for a month without being washed.

"Well, what you said makes sense."

"Some people's bodies have changed and they really can't wear them anymore."

Yang Youning, the meditator, also found that this was indeed a problem.

"Right, I think we can give the workers two sets of clothes, just for replacement."

"This is just in time for the Chinese New Year. Everyone has new clothes. It feels like a collective sense of honor."

Yang Xiaotao continued, "Of course, it would be better if you change your shoes together."

Yang Youning glanced at Yang Xiaotao. He suspected that this boy was taking advantage of the government.

"Okay, this is what I will suggest to my superiors."

Yang Youning picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Yang Xiaotao looked at it. Is this tea to see off guests?

But I haven’t said anything about myself yet.

"Director, this is what I mentioned last time, the mechanical hydraulic auxiliary system."

"It can be used on trucks to assist steering wheels."

"I designed it, take a look!"

Yang Xiaotao quickly put the designed drawings on the table and spread them out for Yang Youning to check.

puff

The moment Yang Xiaotao spread out, the water in Yang Youning's mouth squirted out of the kettle next to him.

Like a spray, in an instant, it's a pity for a pot of good tea.

"What did you say? Designed it?"

Yang Youning looked at the drawings on the table in disbelief.

"Didn't you say you would try it? Didn't you say you wanted to figure out the car?"

"You~"

"Did you really do it?"

Yang Xiaotao looked at Yang Youning who was excited and inexplicable.

Is it difficult to do this?

At this moment, Yang Xiaotao completely forgot about the role of the system and attributed it entirely to himself.

But on the other hand, the system itself belongs to Yang Xiaotao, and there is nothing wrong with it being attributed to him.

"I thought you would do it after the year."

Yang Youning muttered, quickly reacted, and leaned over to look at the drawings.

The thin lines look just like those drawn next to the ruler, straight and straight.

There are also the components listed separately. This technique is truly worthy of an engineer.

Yang Youning kept nodding and looking at it. Although he couldn't understand it, from an appreciation point of view, it was very beautiful.

"Isn't this done in a hurry to enhance transportation capacity?"

"These are not important. Now I want to organize people to make a finished product and install it on the car to try it out."

Yang Xiaotao said, Yang Youning nodded immediately.

Then he thought for a moment and made up his mind.

"You can decide this matter yourself. The deputy director of the steel rolling mill still has this power. When the time comes, let the team cooperate. I believe they will be very excited when they know that there is such a good thing."

"Okay, then I'll go make arrangements."

After speaking, Yang Xiaotao rolled up the drawings and left the office.

Later, Yang Youning waited for Yang Xiaotao to leave and immediately picked up the phone.

"Hey, Lao Liu, let me tell you something..."