Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2076 One Step Ahead

"Oh my, this guy really is a person who treats people differently."

While the others were still silent, Old Qin shouted, "This guy was being very conservative when he told us that the success rate was 70% to 80%. He even pretended to be afraid of failure, as if it were real."

"This time, facing you two, everything has changed."

Then he looked at the others and explained, "I have been watching the machinery factory for most of this period. I don't think this guy is exaggerating. This engine is not bad even in the domestic market or in the alliance."

"But this guy is still acting for me. Sometimes he's procrastinating, sometimes he's saying he's taking care of other people's feelings. Now, this guy won't even tell me the truth."

Yang Xiaotao immediately retorted, "Commander, you are wrongly accusing me. We have an ironclad revolutionary friendship. Besides, we hadn't even started pretending at that time."

"Now that it's almost installed, I'm naturally more confident."

Old Qin curled his lips after hearing this and said, "I don't trust you at all. You just want to fool an honest man like me."

"You know how much this guy wanted? I saved up so much money, but he robbed me again."

"Got robbed? That's a big deal."

After hearing this, Mr. Qin nodded immediately, but the next second he felt that the voice was not right. This was not what several people said.

Then everyone stood up and saw an old man in a black coat walking in escorted by Tong Xiaolong, followed by Liu Huaimin and Yang Youning.

"Chief."

"Hello, Chief."

"It's coming!"

Several people got up to greet each other.

The old man walked directly to the stove, looked at the men and smiled, "I saw your car when I came in."

"I didn't expect you all to be waiting here."

The uncle crushed the cigarette and put the rest in his pocket.

"We've been here for a while. We heard that this place was going to be done, so we came to take a look."

The uncle was explaining, and everyone quickly made room for the old man to sit down.

The old man warmed his hands, chatted with a few people, and finally looked at the big guy being assembled not far away. Then he asked Yang Xiaotao, "How is it? Are you sure this time?"

After saying this, several people looked a little strange, but no one spoke.

Yang Xiaotao opened his mouth and thought about what he had just said. It seemed inappropriate to say it out loud at this time.

But if you are inconsistent, your impression on your leaders will be greatly reduced.

It's okay to be a little clever or make a joke.

If you waver and try to please both sides, it will not leave a good impression.

Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao repeated what he had said before.

"Commander, our engine"

"You mean, it's not worse than the Alliance's?"

After hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, the old man immediately became serious.

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "At least according to the requirements of the design drawings, it should be like this."

The old man was silent for a moment, then stood up and walked towards the engine not far away.

The people around immediately followed.

Yang Xiaotao also followed.

Coming to the engine, the old man looked at the mostly assembled engine and reached out to touch the cold metal.

He had seen engines before and knew a little about them, but the engine in front of him was far different from what he had imagined.

"Is this what you designed?"

Yang Xiaotao nodded aside, "Yes, I designed it myself."

The old man opened his mouth and wanted to ask Yang Xiaotao how he came up with that idea.

If you don't have someone to guide you and some experience, you can't make this thing just by imagination.

But when the words came to my lips, I couldn't say them.

Because no one taught this guy how to use steam engines and single-cylinder diesel engines.

Everything is self-taught.

Self-study.

Everyone has this ability, but it is particularly prominent in Yang Xiaotao.

The old man said nothing, just watched.

The others also stared at this five-meter-long giant, and each of them was shocked.

"Old Qin, was your Luanfeng this big back then?"

Mr. Huang asked from the side, and Mr. Qin shook his head, "No, it's not that big."

"The one we copied is only about four meters long, one size smaller than this one."

Old Qin also sighed as he looked at the semi-finished product in front of him. He had been in the machinery factory for so long, but this was the first time he had seen something like this.

"It's this big, so wouldn't it be more powerful?"

Mr. Huang asked and Mr. Qin nodded.

Then he looked at Yang Xiaotao in front of him, "What are the basic parameters?"

"The entire engine is 5,000 millimeters long, and if it's equipped, it can be a little longer."

"Maximum diameter 888 mm"

Yang Xiaotao introduced the basic data of the engine and then the components inside it.

"This is the fuel system. Aviation fuel enters here and ignites in the combustion chamber. This is the pressurized combustion chamber."

"This is the starting system, this is the cooling system and the anti-icing system. When the aircraft flies to an altitude of 10,000 meters, the temperature will drop rapidly, which requires the engine to have a good anti-icing system."

"In addition to these major systems, there are also a number of smaller linkages, such as transmissions that move the engines and aircraft accessories."

Yang Xiaotao was explaining on the side, and everyone fell into deep thought as they listened.

Although they don't quite understand many things.

But the fact that Yang Xiaotao could say these things means that he had considered these situations.

This means that what Yang Xiaotao said before was not bragging.

This guy really thought a lot.

After Yang Xiaotao finished his introduction, the old man had a smile on his face.

Regardless of whether what Yang Xiaotao said was true or not, he was sure that this engine was really good.

As long as the experiment is successful, it is a good engine.

“When will it be installed?”

The old man walked around, then looked at the parts placed on the ground and asked casually.

Yang Xiaotao looked back at the remaining parts on the ground and replied, "It will be done tomorrow and we can take it for experiment the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news!"

The old man spoke seriously, then looked at Liu Daming and other workers from the machinery factory, stepped forward to greet them cordially, and everyone was very excited. After a few passionate speeches, they shook the old man's hands one by one, wishing to immediately promise to make the engine.

After the old man left, the uncle and his companions also left.

Yang Xiaotao and everyone else saw them off at the warehouse door and then returned to the warehouse.

"Old Yang, did I say too much just now?"

Yang Xiaotao looked at Yang Youning who was still grinning foolishly and walked up to him and asked.

"A lot? Not much."

"As long as you make this thing, no one will dare to say no no matter how much you ask."

Yang Youning said affirmatively, then looked at the engine behind him.

"By the way, we really should design our own airplane."

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "You don't know the situation in China yet. The aircraft and the engine are produced together. It was designed like this, and they are matched together."

"We don't have a matching plane, so we have to do this ourselves in the end."

Yang Youning nodded after hearing this, "You make sense."

"Then where is the person you were asked to find?"

Yang Youning looked embarrassed, "I don't know how to return it. It was taken away by someone a long time ago."

"These are technical talents and industrial workers. They are in great demand."

"That is to say, it can't be found."

After Yang Xiaotao asked, Yang Youning nodded immediately, and then said, "I'll go back and look for it again."

"Also, didn't you say that Mr. Chen also agreed? He will help, right?"

"I just said that he would help, but not necessarily in this way."

Yang Youning suddenly realized that this matter might fall on Mr. Qin's shoulders.

After all, they are in the logistics department and have more connections.

"If it doesn't work, I'll go back to Shengjing and recruit a few people from the aircraft factory."

As soon as Yang Youning finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao immediately perked up and patted Yang Youning on the shoulder, "Old Yang, I think this thing can be done."

As they spoke, the two of them revealed a cunning look.

"Old Chen, do you mean to let them design their own planes?"

"Is this appropriate?"

The uncle took the cigarette that Yang Xiaotao gave him and put it under his nose to smell it from time to time.

"I do have this plan."

Elder Chen hummed, "This is the only solution."

"We can't just throw such a good engine into a warehouse and let it gather dust."

"There are only a few companies in the country that can produce aircraft now, and the existing ones all have their own tasks. If the Third Ministry of Machine Building succeeds, the Shengjing Aircraft Factory will have to fully cooperate to improve production."

"Who would cooperate with the machinery factory?"

"So, I plan to give them an aircraft factory and let them work on it themselves."

At this point, Mr. Chen suddenly laughed, "Anyway, this guy is capable of making trouble, and with the machinery factory as a stage, maybe he can really make something out of it."

The uncle also laughed when he heard it, "That's a good idea."

"Maybe, there will be unexpected surprises for us!"

As they spoke, they both smiled knowingly.

Machinery factory.

Yang Xiaotao didn't stay in the warehouse for long after seeing everyone off.

Although there was a stove in there, it was still cold and not as warm as the office.

Of course, he went back to the office not to be lazy, but to deal with other things.

Lou Xiao'e has said it more than once, and the documents on the desk are piled up like a mountain.

This is the result of Yang Youning taking most of the responsibility.

"We have to go to the steel mill!"

Looking at the report sent by Guan Zhiyong, Yang Xiaotao was scratching his head.

Steel production has reached saturation, but the demand from machinery factories is increasing.

In the past, we could get some steel from other places, and the Ministry of First Machine Building would also give some to us.

But now, all regions are developing rapidly, the demand for steel has increased dramatically, and the machinery factories are also under pressure.

"We need to expand the northwest, and then we'll have to give back!"

Yang Xiaotao muttered to himself, then put the materials aside.

Then he picked up the documents sent by Liu Xiangdong.

Regarding the aiming system researched by Liu Xiangdong, he no longer managed it after he finalized it.

Now that the materials have been delivered, does that mean it’s ready?

Yang Xiaotao flipped through the information and then frowned.

Sure enough, research is never easy.

Especially this kind of research that requires high technological skills.

As for this report, its main purpose is to ask for money and supplies.

Well, this kind of thing really requires his approval.

I guess Yang Youning would be scratching his head after seeing this.

Yang Xiaotao thought about it in his mind, but did not hesitate. This matter had been discussed with his superiors. Although he was not sure whether his superiors still remembered it, what if?
What if one day someone remembers this and asks about it, and finds out that you didn’t do it, what would that mean? It would mean that you don’t have the ability, and your impression points would be discounted.

As for the reasons, many times, people focus on the results!
Immediately approved.

Then put it aside and move on to another document.

At the same time, in the workshop of the Third Machine Department, Director Zheng looked at the finished engine with a look of relief on his face.

"Director, it's done!"

An engineer came running over, also excited.

After they heard about the machinery factory, they started working overtime and tried to finish it before the machinery factory did.

Even though it was only one day earlier, the significance was different. It meant that the Third Ministry of Machine Building made it first.

Having a good reputation is very important!
"Comrades, please hold on a little longer. We must succeed this time!"

"I'll apply for a bicycle for everyone!"

Zheng Shuangyan gritted his teeth and said that he had heard that Mr. Qin had painted a big picture for the people in the machinery factory.

In this case, the Third Ministry of Machine Building cannot compete, otherwise what will the workers think?
So, the bicycle pie was also thrown out by Zheng Shuangyan.

Of course, whether you can get the bicycle in the end depends on the final result.