Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1054 Lao Xia, you liar
When it was time to get off work, everyone finally remembered what happened with their belly, and then went to the steel plant cafeteria to eat.

After finishing eating, it was already evening, and everyone went to the liquid oxygen workshop again to check the situation.

In this half-afternoon, the compressor has found its optimal working condition under the debugging of the workers, and the liquid oxygen produced has filled more than half of the large tank.

Of course, as you become more proficient, this output will increase.

But being able to produce so much in such a short period of time made Mr. Xia smile.

More importantly, this machine does not need to be shut down after working for a few hours like Jinling.

To put it bluntly, if the machine breaks down, it will be fine. If it is useless, the machine shop can make another one.

This situation made Mr. Xia eager to report the news to Mr. Huang, and also wanted others to see that this was the strength of the machinery factory.

Before leaving, Mr. Xia asked the steel plant when the oxygen top-blown converter would be commissioned. After Yang Xiaotao asked An Zhongsheng and others for their opinions, he replied that it could be done at any time.

The liquid oxygen produced today, plus tonight's supply, can fully support the top-blowing experiment.

After hearing this, Zhen Lao thought about it for a moment, and finally decided to put the experiment date on the day after tomorrow.

Yang Xiaotao and others didn't know why, but since Mr. Xia said it, it must be something to consider.

After Mr. Xia left, Yang Xiaotao asked the steel plant to continue producing liquid oxygen, while paying attention to its storage. This thing has many uses, and it will always be useful if it is stored.

As for the liquid oxygen storage tank, Yang Xiaotao also looked at it. There is no technical difficulty. The steel plant can do it by itself, which saves a lot of work.

Guan Zhiyong also saw that this liquid oxygen manufacturing workshop would be an important industry of their steel plant in the future.I am also very concerned about it at the moment.

On the other side, it was already dark when Xia Xian returned to the No. [-] Machinery Department, but the excitement in his heart prevented him from thinking too much, so he picked up the phone and made a call.

After a while, Mr. Huang's voice came from the other end of the phone.

At first I couldn't believe it, but after repeated confirmations, there was silence on the phone for a moment, and then I left a message, "Wait until I get back!"

Mr. Xia hung up the phone, leaned back on his chair, lit a cigarette, inhaled comfortably, and then blew out smoke rings.

The next day, Mr. Xia just arrived at the First Machinery Department and was blocked at the door of the office by two people before he even entered.

Mr. Xia looked at the two people who stopped him, "What are you two doing like this?"

"Hey, Lao Xia, what did you do yesterday?"

The one who spoke was Mr. Sun, who had competed with Mr. Xia. He was smiling sinisterly at the moment and kept looking at Mr. Xia.

Mr. Xia ignored him and was about to go in, but Mr. Sun grabbed his arm. Mr. Li beside him also stepped forward and grabbed his clothes, as if he would not let go unless he said anything.

"Lao Xia, people in the Ming Dynasty don't do secret things. You should talk about this private matter quickly, otherwise don't blame the old brothers for taking action."

Mr. Xia felt a sudden thought, but his face was serious, "What are you doing? Why are you telling me?"

"Honestly, it's boring for you to be like this. I really thought my brothers didn't know!"

"What do you know?" Mr. Xia asked quietly, thinking to himself, could it be that Mr. Huang told the two of them?
Or a machine shop.
Mr. Sun on the side laughed and said, "Yesterday, there were so many people in the machinery factory, and they drove several trucks to pull a bunch of things. Why don't you tell me that they went to the steel factory with great fanfare?"

Mr. Xia immediately laughed, thinking that there was a traitor!
"Oh, this is what you are talking about!"

"Otherwise which one else?"

"Haha, let's go into the house and talk, let's go inside and talk."

Mr. Xia stopped struggling, and the two of them followed him into the house.

But before Mr. Xia could speak, Mr. Sun asked first, "Lao Xia, are you trying some new method?"

What Mr. Sun is talking about is the oxygen top-blown converter method. Recently, because of the Gemini Project launched by the Machinery Factory, many people in their First Machinery Department are talking about it, and some even say that the Metallurgical Bureau is also experimenting with this new technology. technology.

Mr. Sun and the others are naturally in charge of many steel plants. Although they are not big, they don't want to distance themselves.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that within the First Machinery Department today, everyone is no longer as average as before, and no one is much stronger or weaker.

Because of the strong rise of the machinery factory, it not only broke the balance of the key factories of the First Machinery Department, but also put a lot of pressure on the people in charge of them.

Especially seeing that Lao Xia's life is getting better and better, if he wants to avoid being distanced, he has to find a way.

But the change in this industry cannot be completed overnight, unless they also have a 'Red Star Machinery Factory'.

But this is not possible.

Lao Xia's foundation has been laid, and as long as there is enough time to develop, the distance between them will become wider and wider.

That's why they came to ask. Even if they couldn't be the first one, they could still finish the soup immediately after.

After Mr. Sun finished speaking, Mr. Li also laughed, "Lao Xia, are you all ready?"

"Yes, when will you test drive?"

However, Mr. Xia sat down on the chair slowly and took out a cigarette, but did not take out a fire. When Mr. Sun saw it, he quickly took out a match from his pocket and lit it.

Then he slowly said, "I went yesterday to deliver the equipment. After the test, there is no problem. It will be officially used tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? So soon?"

"This is so fast. It has been delayed for more than a month. If Yang Xiaotao hadn't been on a business trip, it would have been done long ago."

Xia Laoyou said dissatisfiedly, but in the ears of the two of them, they were filled with praise and pride.

The two looked at each other and said, "Lao Xia, let's go and have a look tomorrow."

"Welcome, warm welcome. By the way, Lao Huang will be back soon. Let's go together then."

"Old Huang will come too? Isn't he in the clouds? So far away."

"I called him last night and said it was today's flight."

The two looked at each other again. If they didn't know clearly, would Lao Huang be willing to fly?
You have to apply to fly these days, and leaders, even at Lao Huang's level, have to travel a lot.

"hey-hey"

"Lao Xia, let's discuss something."

Mr. Sun moved a chair to Mr. Xia.

"No, there's no good reason for you to be so attentive. Stay away from me."

"Let me tell you, you are a person who can't think well."

"It's hard for me to think positively about you."

Mr. Xia said unceremoniously, and Mr. Sun took a deep breath, and then still smiled.

"You agree to the terms and do me a favor."

Now Mr. Xia became interested, but he still moved his chair to distance himself, "Why do you want to help me first?"

"Lao Li, tell him."

Mr. Sun was speechless and could only let Mr. Li speak.

"Lao Xia, Lao Sun and I want to give us a set of what you did yesterday."

"That's it?"

"Ah, that's it." "Okay!"

Mr. Xia rolled his eyes and agreed.

Both of them laughed, and then heard Mr. Xia continue to speak, "But the quota for the next batch of college students belongs to both of you."

Upon hearing this, both of them looked stiff.

College students in this era are rare. They will be assigned jobs after graduation, and the benefits are also very good.

However, college students have a lot of knowledge and their horizons are wide open, so they are also the focus of competition among various departments.

Just look at Yang Xiaotao of Hongxing Machinery Factory and you will know that one person’s ability suddenly turned the original steel rolling mill into the current machinery factory.

Who can guarantee that there won't be the next 'Yang Xiaotao' among these college students?
Therefore, we attach great importance to the belonging of these college students.

The two of them weighed it in their minds, and finally Mr. Sun gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll give you all my places."

However, Mr. Sun thought thoroughly. There were not many places in the first-machine section. It would be good if he could have three. Besides, the probability that one of the three would have Yang Xiaotao's ability was estimated to be less than one in ten thousand.

Instead of taking chances, it is better to keep up with the express train in front of us and revitalize the industries under our command first.

"I'll give you mine too."

Mr. Li said happily.

Those college students were given to him, and he arranged them below. He might as well let Lao Xia arrange them, so that he could make the best use of his talents.

"Okay, then it's settled. When the test is successful, I'll have someone help you."

Mr. Xia is in a happy mood. In fact, it is probably not necessary for the two of them to say it. When the time comes to see the benefits, the higher-ups will also promote it.

It's just a matter of precedence.

The two of them confirmed again and again, and Mr. Xia left the office only after giving many assurances.

In the evening, Mr. Huang came back from the airport and immediately asked Mr. Xia to confirm.

The two men, Sun and Lao, who knew the situation in the office, were even more certain of their judgment.

After confirming it with Mr. Xia, Mr. Huang hurried back to the office and picked up the phone.

In the Third Machinery Department, Mr. Zhang is still having a headache about providing liquid oxygen.

In the aerospace industry, a large amount of alcohol and liquid oxygen are needed as raw materials. Recently, experiments have been frequent, and the consumption has naturally increased sharply.

He has given instructions to Jinling that the 30 tons of liquid oxygen task must be completed within a week.

Although the other party once again emphasized the service life, maintenance and operation issues of the machine on the phone, this time he did not compromise and made very strict demands.

30 tons, if it cannot be completed, replace it.

This was his last order, and all he could say on the phone was 'yes'.

Lingling
The phone rang suddenly. Mr. Zhang looked at the time. Who would call so late?
After picking it up, he heard Mr. Huang's voice. Mr. Zhang was not polite and asked directly what was going on.

Then he heard news that shocked him.

After a while, Mr. Zhang's hands were shaking as he hung up the phone.

Hongxing Machinery Factory, has manufactured an air compressor?

Red Star Steel Plant, has produced liquid oxygen?
The two pieces of news immediately dispelled the sadness in his heart.

After sitting on the chair for a long time, Mr. Zhang suddenly laughed.

the next day.

After Yang Xiaotao got up, he first got something to eat. He was going to the steel plant to test the car today. He didn't know when he would have lunch yet.

After eating, Xiao Wei watched at home and drove to the machinery factory. Then he picked up Wang Guodong and Zhang Guanyu at the door before driving to the steel factory.

This was agreed upon yesterday, and we will meet directly at the steel plant in the morning.

When Yang Xiaotao and the others arrived at the steel plant, they found that Yang Youning and Liu Huaimin had already arrived.

It looks like I came quite early.

Yang Xiaotao greeted the two of them, and Yang Youning was busy directing people to set up the stage. Today's happy event cannot be taken lightly.

There is also Liu Lixue, the officer of the Propaganda Section, who is following Yang Youning and is being told something.

Yang Xiaotao did not disturb him, but came to the experiment site and saw An Zhongsheng leading people to do the final inspection.

The oxygen gun has been installed long ago, and the liquid oxygen storage tank is also ready and can be inserted at any time.

Yang Xiaotao watched for a while and then returned to the greeting place.

Not long after, cheers came from outside, but it was workers from the steel plant who lined the streets to welcome him.

Then several cars drove into the steel plant, then parked aside, and several people got out of the cars one after another.

The leader was Mr. Huang from the First Machinery Department, and beside him was Mr. Zhang from the Third Machinery Department whom he had seen before.

The two walked forward side by side, followed by Xia Lao and others, and behind them were the personnel of the First Machinery Department. Among them, Director Liu of the office accompanied Tian Haipeng, and they were talking and laughing.

But when he was joking, Tian Haipeng's face looked a little unnatural.

Yang Youning quickly led people to greet him.

After the two parties met, Yang Youning's original plan was to give a brief chief's speech, and then move to the test workshop for the most important part of the day.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Zhang looked anxious and spoke first, "I heard that you have produced liquid oxygen? Take me to see it."

Everyone was stunned, and Mr. Huang smiled bitterly. He had no choice but to deal with the old squad leader's impatience. Now that he had spoken, he smiled and said to Yang Xiaotao, "Comrade Yang Xiaotao, I heard that you have made an air compressor, and you just want to take us to see it. "

Yang Xiaotao reacted and nodded quickly.

"Two chiefs, please come this way."

As soon as the two people moved, the people behind them immediately followed.

Mr. Xia was one step behind, but at this time Mr. Sun and Mr. Sun stepped forward, "Lao Xia, what do you mean? Didn't you make converter equipment yesterday?"

"Yes, is it possible that the equipment you shipped yesterday was not converter equipment?"

Mr. Xia shook his sleeves and answered seriously, "Yes, I didn't say it was converter equipment?"

"But don't worry, since we have agreed, we will definitely give you the liquid oxygen manufacturing equipment."

"I, Xia Chuanming, keep my word."

After speaking, he took the lead to follow the team.

The two people behind him opened their mouths.

Mr. Sun shouted angrily, "What a bastard, Lao Xia, you're a liar!"

(End of this chapter)