Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1881 Finalizing the Personnel
With Han Sanfeng's consent, Yang Xiaotao felt that the project was secure.

Then the two of them went to the second floor while talking.

This is the staff's office area. It is on the second floor because it is convenient to go up and down, and one can quickly enter the first and third floors.

Here Yang Xiaotao met Wang Kun and Liu Yongqiang.

Just when Han Sanfeng brought Yang Xiaotao down, the entire computer research center had already received the news.

People had different opinions about the machinery factory's cooperation with them to research small calculators.

Most people think that the current focus is still on computer research, striving to make computer calculations faster, more accurate, and more efficient.

However, a small number of people believe that when current technology has not achieved a key breakthrough, it is entirely possible to find another way.

This small calculator is worth a try.

Of course, this small number of people think it’s okay to try, but it’s not a must to do it.

Compared with computer research, people still prefer to focus on calculators.

After all, this is a project to catch up with foreign countries.

If we do it well, we will bring glory to our country.

As mentioned above, scientific researchers are also workers and mental workers, so everyone wants to produce their own results to prove that they have been working.

When Han Sanfeng brought Yang Xiaotao to the office, they quickly attracted everyone's attention.

When people look at Yang Xiaotao next to Han Sanfeng, their first impression is that he is young.

What follows is the power and sunshine of young people.

Finally, there was a confident smile, and a faint aura of superiority.

Especially those who knew Yang Xiaotao's identity did not look down on him because of his young age. Instead, they showed cautious expressions.

Anyone who knows Yang Xiaotao's achievements in mechanics will understand the significance of this.

Especially after they regarded themselves as workers, they began to classify themselves according to the worker levels in their hearts, and the weight of an eighth-level master chef was equivalent to that of a top-level existence even here.

Not to mention that the other party is an engineer!

Therefore, many young people admire and respect Yang Xiaotao!
Liu Yongqiang and Wang Kun are among them.

When the two men first came into contact with Yang Xiaotao, they did not know much about him and just wanted to help him. However, the subsequent contact surprised them. They did not expect that the person in front of them, who was about the same age as them, would actually be the leader of the Red Star Machinery Factory, and they did not expect that the other party would be so humble.

What impressed the two of them most were the benefits they received from the machinery factory during the Chinese New Year.

Although the person who sent it was from the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, the other party made it clear that it was a reward from the machinery factory because of their help.

Although those things were not much, they made them feel respected.

At least the machinery factory remembers them.

And both of them also had a favorable impression of the machinery factory.

When the two saw Yang Xiaotao again, they felt a little different from the people around them, a kind of closeness.

"Comrades, please be quiet. I have something to announce!"

Han Sanfeng walked to the place where he usually spoke and shouted loudly.

People around either put down their work and stand still, or come closer to hear clearly.

Wang Kun and Liu Yongqiang came up to them, and Yang Xiaotao happened to look over. After noticing them, he smiled and nodded slightly.

The two looked at each other and nodded in greeting.

"Comrades, according to the decision of the superiors, in order to better build the revolutionary path and develop the revolution more scientifically, we have specially cooperated with the Red Star Machinery Factory to establish a new research department..."

Han Sanfeng began to narrate what had happened, and all around him fell silent.

Although everyone knew about this, they still felt it was novel when it was actually announced, and they were all thinking about the pros and cons in their minds.

"Let me introduce to you the person in charge of this calculator research project, and also the chief designer of the Red Star Machinery Factory, Comrade Yang Xiaotao. Welcome everyone!"

Papapa

As the applause rang out, Yang Xiaotao walked to the front of the crowd and nodded to them. After the applause stopped, he spoke again, "Hello, fellow computer researchers!"

"I'm here to cooperate with you and prepare to develop a calculator project."

Yang Xiaotao glanced at the crowd, "I think everyone should have heard about this matter. Director Han also discussed it when he came down just now. To be honest, I feel relieved when I hear Director Han talking about it with confidence."

Han Sanfeng smiled modestly, "Mr. Yang, you are too polite. Your views on integrated circuits are also unique."

Yang Xiaotao waved his hand and continued, "I was just guessing. If you want to accomplish it, you still need the help of all the revolutionary comrades."

"So I won't teach you about calculator research in front of you all."

"As for me, let me tell you the original intention of making this thing."

Yang Xiaotao habitually took out a cigarette from his pocket, but when he saw that this was not a place to smoke, he put the cigarette box on the table beside him.

"Speaking of which, I didn't finish high school and went to work in a steel mill as a worker."

"When I was in school, calculating data was my biggest headache, but when I started working in the workshop, I had to deal with numbers."

"We encountered a problem last time, and finally came here and asked two comrades to help us figure it out."

“Speaking of this, I would like to thank them.”

Yang Xiaotao looked at Wang Kun and the other person. The people around them had also heard about this incident, and Wang Kun and the other person ended up getting a lot of benefits, especially the New Year benefits. Many people were secretly envious of them.

When many people heard Yang Xiaotao talk about this again, they were interested.

Since we all work here, there's nothing wrong with taking a part-time job, and we can even get benefits. This machinery factory is very generous.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao looking over, Wang Kun and Liu Yongqiang responded with a smile.

"You two may think these are just two sets of data, but for a machinery factory, they are just two alloy formulas."

"It is with your help that our steel plant has been able to produce titanium alloy and high manganese alloy and put them into production smoothly, helping our machinery plant to complete the production of machine tools, engines and a series of products." "Without these alloys, these products would not have come into being."

"So, your help and your two simple sets of data are by no means simple two sets of numbers, but two sets of numbers that have a far-reaching impact on the machinery factory."

The two opened their mouths wide when they heard this. It was the first time for them to hear about this, and there was shock in their eyes.

It feels like I have accomplished something big.

Yang Xiaotao continued, "From that time on, I thought, how nice it would be if I had a calculator that could calculate numbers with just a few clicks."

“So this idea came up.”

"In recent years, in the village and in the factory, I have always seen many people who cannot count. They can do simple addition and subtraction, but they cannot do multiplication of two-digit numbers."

"In a village of hundreds of people, there are only one or two people who know how to do arithmetic. When handing over grain, they have to do the math seven or eight times, and the results are often different."

“So I made up my mind.”

Yang Xiaotao became more determined as he spoke, "I just want to make a simple calculator that can help farmers calculate accurately, and it can come into our lives and solve the small problems around us."

Papapa

Han Sanfeng couldn't help but applaud. He had an indescribable feeling all the time. He always felt like he was floating in the air. What he did seemed grand, but it always seemed out of touch with reality and he felt uneasy.

But after hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, he realized that computers should not be put on the shelf, but should become part of the general public.

This may also be a direction for their future computer research.

The applause continued. Yang Xiaotao didn't know how many of the people in front of him were sincere, but he really wanted more people to rush to the calculator.

Furthermore, computers will enter thousands of households.

The meeting was not long. After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, everyone continued to work. Han Sanfeng called Yang Xiaotao to the office. The two talked for a while, and then someone called Wang Kun and Liu Yongqiang in.

Perhaps they knew the purpose of coming in, as they both had smiles on their faces.

Although they were somewhat reluctant before, after hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, they felt that it was not a bad idea to join this project team since they would still be here.

And they feel that it might be better to follow young people like Yang Xiaotao.

When two people came in, Yang Xiaotao stood up to greet them.

"You two should know that the members of this project team are you."

Wang Kun nodded, "The director mentioned it before, we are mentally prepared."

"Boss Yang, I want to know if we join the project team or are we still members here?"

"no!"

As soon as Liu Yongqiang finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao gave a positive answer.

This is a must. He has finally found two talents, so why would he return them to the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building?

Even if the calculator is made, this person will have to be taken away in the end.

The two looked a little unnatural when they heard Yang Xiaotao say this. They thought that those who stayed here were members of the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building.

"You will be members of the calculator research group in the future, and this research project is a collaboration between our machinery factory and the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building. This place can only be regarded as a research site, providing cooperative instruments and equipment."

"And all the results of this project research belong to the Machinery Factory, so you two will be people of the Machinery Factory from now on."

Yang Xiaotao thought it would be better to make everything clear beforehand to avoid any trouble in the end.

Han Sanfeng saw that the two looked unhappy, so she stepped out to smooth things over, "You don't have to be so obsessed with this."

"This cooperation will still be carried out here, and you will continue to do your previous work."

“It’s just that the focus is on the study of calculators.”

"It seems that there is no change. If there is any change, it is just that the place where the salary is paid has changed."

"But this is a good thing. After all, the Machinery Factory is now a wealthy landlord. The benefits they give out during festivals and holidays are something that our Seventh Machinery Department cannot provide."

Han Sanfeng said this with a sour tone, and Yang Xiaotao laughed and said, "Whatever the machinery factory has, this project team will also have."

"We will also give generous gifts to our comrades in computer research."

Han Sanfeng shook his head after hearing this. These days no one has a lot of financial resources and everyone has to make ends meet. It's good enough that the machinery factory remembers them. If they really want to help them, I guess Old Wang will have a lot of thoughts.

After hearing what Han Sanfeng said, Wang Kun and the others felt that it was no big deal. Besides, it was a fait accompli. If they wanted to go back on their word, they would be in trouble.

Moreover, both of them are young people and don’t have so many concerns in their hearts. Since they have joined the group, they are members of the organization.

"Come on, Uncle Han is here too, let's discuss the next task."

Yang Xiaotao held the first meeting of the calculator project in Han Sanfeng's office.

The entire meeting lasted until the evening, and it was only when Yang Xiaotao looked at his watch that he realized that it was impossible to tell what the weather was like outside from underground.

The meeting produced a lot of results, and the current task for the two was to design a decimal circuit board.

What Yang Xiaotao needs to do is to solve the problem of the display screen.

Both parties determined their respective tasks, and then Yang Xiaotao prepared to leave.

Wang Kun and Liu Yongqiang followed him out of the base and sent Yang Xiaotao to the car.

"Now, you are also considered as members of our Red Star Machinery Factory."

"Here, take this!"

Yang Xiaotao took out two cloth bags from the car and handed them to the two men.

Both of them were a little confused about the situation and were thinking about refusing, but Yang Xiaotao stuffed the money into their hands.

"Work doesn't happen overnight, so don't work so hard that you hurt your body. Our work is destined to be lonely, so you have to be prepared."

The two nodded. This was how they had spent these years on computers.

Yang Xiaotao gave the two of them a few more instructions before driving away from the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building.