Scholars in the courtyard

When he came to the office, Yang Xiaotao talked about the matter. He thought that Yang Youning would ask about the situation, but when the other party heard about it, he just nodded in agreement, then said a few words of concern, and then Yang Xiaotao left.

After Yang Xiaotao left, Yang Youning looked at the phone helplessly.

Just before Yang Xiaotao came in, he hung up.

Liu Huaimin greeted him in advance.

Of course, this is also what Mr. Xia meant.

No matter what Yang Xiaotao does, ask him not to care, not to ask, and not to express any opinions.

He acts as if he is dispensable, but cannot have any ideas.

Because this is the requirement above.

"Hey. There's no comparison between these people!"

Back in the office, Yang Xiaotao began to sort out the work at hand.

The time given by Gao Yufeng is not safe, so some things have to be done in advance, and some things can only be done later.

The diesel engine issue will have to be postponed until later. After all, the tractor can still survive for a while.

We need to speed up the progress of the corn matter. It's a full month before departure. If it goes well, that's fine. If it doesn't go well, it's just soy sauce this time.

Yang Xiaotao attaches great importance to this point.

Finally, there is the production of electric pressure cookers.

Now that a joint research and development team has been established, it is even more important to pay more attention to the project that was finally approved. It is best to finalize the prototype before leaving.

Yang Xiaotao never thought that he couldn't do anything without him.

The earth would turn the same without anyone else.

But since you are involved, you must do your part.

And with him here, we can avoid detours.

"Xiao'e, I'll go to the R\u0026D side. If you need anything, come to me."

"good!"

He got up and took his notebook to the R\u0026D office. Zhang Guanyu was leading a group of people to study Yang Xiaotao's drawings.

When Yang Xiaotao came here, everyone gathered around him.

"Director, there are many questions here and I would like to ask you for advice."

Zhang Guanyu held his own notebook. This was a problem they encountered during their recent discussion.

"It's good if you have questions. It means everyone is thinking about it. Let me take a look."

Yang Xiaotao took the notebook and started to read it one by one.

"Well, that's quite an idea."

After Yang Xiaotao finished reading, he looked at everyone present, including many middle-aged people, all staring at him eagerly.

"Director Zhang, please call everyone here and let's hold a communication meeting."

"good!"

After a while, a lot of people were sitting or standing in the room, including people from the technical team who came to listen. After all, there are no hypocrites under the reputation, and many of what Yang Xiaotao said have proven to be useful.

"Comrades, I have read the questions you have raised and the opinions you have given."

"Among them, many people have big problems, some have sharp opinions, and there are also some technical ideas."

"This shows that we have not yet reached a consensus."

"Without a common goal, we can't work together."

Yang Xiaotao looked at everyone. It was not that he could not tolerate others asking questions, nor was he a domineering person.

But he didn't want to waste his time telling him that his design was correct, at least not to question it based on the numerical values.

"Then, let's confirm the consensus now."

"First of all, we need to understand that this is an overall electric pressure cooker, and all its components are designed to serve the whole..."

"As someone said, with this size, I feel that a smaller size can save a lot of materials. I feel that a larger size will be simpler and easier."

"Sorry, no!"

"Because these data, structures, and even methods were all demonstrated when they were originally designed, and any single change will affect the whole."

"If you feel there is room for improvement, then you should look at the overall situation and evaluate the effects of the improvements..."

Yang Xiaotao said categorically, and everyone below looked serious, and some couldn't help but lower their heads.

"You have to thoroughly understand its data and structure, and then go to the manufacturer to supervise them and create products that meet the design drawings."

"Don't take chances, don't muddle along, let alone relax standards or modify data because of the other party's difficulties."

"If that were the case, we would rather change the manufacturer than take the risk of substandard products, sell them abroad, and lose that person."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, he looked at everyone.

"Now, I think the goal should be clear."

"clear!"

Everyone responded.

"Okay, then let's solve the technical problems."

Yang Xiaotao opened the notebook, "The first one is the choice of capacitor."

"Well, capacitors are usually related to our products. They are being designed..."

In the following time, Yang Xiaotao began to answer questions, solving problems one by one, and everyone became more and more familiar with the electric pressure cooker.

Throughout the afternoon, Yang Xiaotao discussed with the technicians one by one in the R\u0026D department. Sparks always emerged from the collision of ideas. Even if the design drawing was recognized by the system, it was only good, indicating that there was still a lot of room for improvement.

During the discussion, Yang Xiaotao will also take note of everyone’s opinions.

Some of these people have been exploring design and technology for a long time, and they have their own indirect ideas. Under the general direction proposed by Yang Xiaotao, they always have some unexpected opinions.

At the end of the day, everyone felt that they had gained a lot.

The technicians clearly understand their tasks, understand what they need to do, and are prepared for the difficulties they may face next.

Yang Xiaotao was very satisfied with everyone's gains. He also had many ideas and remembered various ideas in his notebook, but now was not the time to sort them out.

In the evening, Yang Xiaotao returned to the courtyard and began to study corn.

Originally, I thought I would wait for the corn to grow and make the changes quietly, so that it would not attract the attention of the courtyard.

But now, time waits for no one, and Yang Xiaotao can't care so much. Anyway, there are so many vegetables in the yard, and no one will pay attention to the sudden growth of a row of corn.

As for the final result.

He didn't care whether Gao Yufeng and others would be suspicious of the seeds produced in such a short period of time.

The worst case scenario is that what was discovered accidentally during previous research was just an experiment this time.

Experiment, test the waters.

If it succeeds, who cares how it was done?

So, in the middle of the night, Xiaowei started working.

One night passed, and the corn just planted last night had grown to the height of an adult's calf when the sun rose.

When Yang Xiaotao went out, he specifically observed the three plants. Now they all look similar.

However, as the plant grows, the differences will gradually become apparent.

This process can only be improved slowly, and Yang Xiaotao did not dare to let Xiaowei exert too much force, lest it affect the experimental results.

Leave Xiaowei in the yard and watch the corn to prevent accidents.

Wednesday.

The corn in the yard has grown to the waist of an adult, but the people in the middle yard just stared at it for a while, and then muttered, "This corn is growing so fast."

Of course, these people are basically owners who have never worked in the fields. They are not clear about agriculture and do not know the growth rate of corn.

Yang Xiaotao did not explain this. Anyway, everything was normal.

Only Yang Xiaotao knew in his heart that growing so tall in two days and two nights was definitely Xiaowei's credit.

I came to the steel rolling mill in the morning, worked in the office for a long time, and went to the R\u0026D department to inquire about the progress. The selected personnel were making good progress. They basically understood the drawings thoroughly and were waiting for the next action.

After lunch and before going to work in the afternoon, Liu Huaimin came.

This time, I brought a notification document issued by my superiors.

This time, the work of the joint research and development team was formally determined.

In the conference room, Liu Huaimin held the report in his hand, and Yang Xiaotao sat aside, looking at the red-headed document and listening to Liu Huaimin's reading, without much ups and downs in his heart.

When it comes to this, there is no point in thinking too much. We can only go step by step and let the results reflect the process.

The process is not important anymore.

"With the unanimous consent of superior organizations and leaders, joint research and development work will be organized by Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. The subordinate unit is the First Electric Machinery Factory..."

"The leader of the joint working group is concurrently served by Liu Huaimin, the deputy leader is Comrade Yang Youning, and Comrade Yang Xiaotao serves as the chief designer..."

When Liu Huaimin finished reading, the audience burst into warm applause.

This marks that the steel rolling mill occupies a leading position in this multi-factory, cross-department, and even cross-regional joint work.

This is not only valued by superiors, but also an affirmation of the achievements of their steel rolling mill.

"Comrades, the mission from superiors has been issued, so this battle has begun."

"Everyone must overcome difficulties and strive forward to win this battle."

Yang Youning quoted Yang Xiaotao and characterized this work as a battle.

Then he scanned the whole place.

"I announce that the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill and electric pressure cooker production plan will be launched."

bang bang bang

"Dear comrades workers, please pay attention, a notice will be read below..."

In the busy workshop, the loudspeaker suddenly sounded.

In the broadcast room, Director Li handed the manuscript he had just written to Yu Haitang and listened from the side.

Yu Haitang only hesitated for a moment, then corrected his attitude and started broadcasting.

Now that I have seen this kind of sudden good news, surprise, and even the contribution of that person, I am no longer surprised.

"Our Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill has achieved excellent results in producing pressure cookers and generated a lot of foreign exchange for national construction."

"However, the pace of the times will not stop. With the efforts of Comrade Yang Xiaotao, our steel rolling mill finally developed an electric pressure cooker."

"Assigned by progressive leaders to form joint research and development..."

"Team leader Comrade Liu Huaimin, deputy team leader Comrade Yang Youning, chief designer Comrade Yang Xiaotao, liaison officer Comrade Chen Gong..."

The sound spread throughout the steel rolling mill, and it suddenly became boiling.

…

Jinmen, broadcasting equipment factory.

"...As soon as I received the notice, I started to join the joint research and development team. Specific affairs will be coordinated and arranged by the joint team. Please contact us as soon as possible to report..."

After reading in a cold voice, the representative sent by the superior looked at everyone present.

"Director Gui, the notice has been read out, please sign for it!"

The middle-aged man solemnly took the notice, signed his name, and then looked at the representative solemnly.

"Comrade, please rest assured that our Jinmen Broadcasting Plant will absolutely obey arrangements, obey leadership, and resolutely complete its tasks."

The representative nodded and saluted.

"Director Gui, time is urgent. We have to go to Quancheng. Goodbye!"

"Okay, be careful on the road."

With that, the representative jumped into the jeep and waved away, with a document on his side.

The matter is important and must be signed in person.

"Director, this action is not small."

A person walked out from behind, it was the technical director of the broadcasting company.

"Well, the net is cast across the country, this battle, tsk tsk!"

"Director, is the electric pressure cooker you made this time reliable?"

Director Gui remained silent, "Whether it's reliable or not, we'll wait until it's done."

"However, once you sign, you are going to the battlefield. You have to show your face this time and don't let others look down upon you."

The technical director raised his head and said, "Don't worry, factory manager, given the strength of our factory, it won't be a problem. Otherwise, we wouldn't be chosen!"

"Yeah! Let's go back and wait for the call."

Shanghai…

Jinling…

The same scene happened one after another in other places.

In these places, sooner or later, or the superiors send someone to notify them, and the local departments directly issue them on their behalf.

But without exception, the manufacturers who received the notification were all happy.

They naturally know the details of the joint research and development working group, and also know the situation of the electric pressure cooker, which is an existence that their superiors attach great importance to in order to continue to generate foreign exchange in the future.

The selected unit represents the affirmation of strength.

Those who were not selected are also competing, waiting for the call from their superiors.

This operation is not only the first joint attempt, but also a matter of face. Whoever lags behind will be embarrassed.

For a time, the news about electric pressure cookers spread all over the country again.