The train driver in the courtyard

Chapter 324 An accident occurred in Linxi Mine, enthusiastic Director Zhang

The dumping and overturning train successfully passed through the Qidaoqiao switching station.

Follow the direction of the second and third roads and officially enter the Tangxu Railway.

The rails, which have been used continuously for hundreds of years, have become black and shiny after being crushed countless times;
Traces of coal ash can be seen faintly in the gravel on both sides of the tracks.
These all mark that trains have entered the country's first standard-gauge railway.

Tangxu Railway should be regarded as a holy place for all train people.

It's just that Li Aiguo was not excited.

Instead, hold the valve tightly with both hands and keep your eyes on the instrument panel pointer, ready to adjust the vehicle speed at any time.

Because the railway track ahead has suffered slight changes in terms of flatness and smoothness after suffering historical vicissitudes.

Liu Qingquan also became cautious, sticking his head out from time to time to look outside.

Fortunately, the technicians in the maintenance workshop were very capable. After driving for a while, Li Aiguo got the answer from the vibration feedback of the train - this time the mission was stable.

He breathed a sigh of relief, took out the Air Force from his pocket, and handed it to Liu Qingquan, Lao Zheng and Dong Gong.

Liu Qingquan has been working with Li Aiguo for a long time and knows his habits.

The heart hanging in the throat was immediately placed in the stomach.

The four of them chatted animatedly, and the atmosphere inside the locomotive was suddenly full of joy.

As for the testing team led by Liu Mingshan, they behaved strangely at this time.

Everyone was twisting back and forth on the bench as if there was grass growing on their buttocks, holding their stomachs and looking in pain.

At this time they are trapped in two negative states.

One is hungry and the other has a full bladder.

Especially the latter one is really unbearable.

Coupled with the constant vibration of the train, the feeling should not be too sour.

Liu Mingshan persisted for more than an hour.

Unable to bear it any longer, he raised his head and forced a smile at Li Aiguo.

"Li, Driver Li, can you stop the car? We can't stand it anymore?"

"Stop? Do you think this is a bus that can park at will? Every time a train stops, it needs the approval of the locomotive depot and a parking report must be written."

Before Li Aiguo said anything, Liu Qingquan pointed at Liu Mingshan's nose and said.

"Then can we..." Liu Mingshan turned to look at the half-open window.

"Don't think about it. This is my territory. If any of you dare to let loose, don't even think about going back." Li Aiguo smoked a cigarette and said coldly.

He wasn't exaggerating.

The train driver has absolute control in the cab.

Even if Duan Chang Xing enters the driver's building, he must obey the train driver's orders.

Seeing that Li Aiguo was not joking, Liu Mingshan could only sit back on the small bench, holding his stomach and sucking in pain.

The team members next to him all looked at Liu Mingshan with resentful eyes.

You're all right, why are you offending this living king of hell?

Dong Gong watched with great pleasure as several people looked deflated.

In the past, in the research institute, Liu Mingshan and his gang made people angry by making small reports.

Everyone is a cultured person, they can't lose face, there is nothing they can do against him.

Unexpectedly, when he met a rough worker like Li Aiguo, he was immediately blinded.

Maybe in the future, we should learn from Li Aiguo's approach when dealing with people like this.

Li Aiguo didn't know that he had been tricked by Dong Gong, so he had already started researching his destination.

Kailuan Coal Mine is a large coal mine.

It has more than ten branch mines, among which the three mines in Luandong (Linxi, Zhaogezhuang and Tangjiazhuang) are rich in high-quality clean coal.

The loading point marked on the plan deployment document this time is located at the No. [-] coal yard of Linxi Mine.

Liu Qingquan looked particularly excited: "Driver Li, our train has arrived at the coal yard. How long can it stay?"

"If the loading goes smoothly, it will only take more than two hours." Li Aiguo looked at him and asked, "What? Are you busy?"

"Damn it, my kid's uncle works in Well No. [-]. Isn't it cold outside? Before leaving, my wife insisted that I bring him a quilt and several sets of thick cotton-padded jackets."

Only then did Li Aiguo remember.

When I got on to inspect the tender, I did see a large package in the corner.

It is common for the package crew to use the driving to carry things to relatives, so Li Aiguo agreed immediately.

"When we get to the coal yard, Dong Gong and I will be responsible for loading the coal. You can go see my uncle."

"Thank you, Driver Li." Liu Qingquan was overjoyed.

During the subsequent trip, Li Aiguo finally understood why he had to park at Qiliqiao and wait for three or four hours.

In less than two hours, more than a dozen trains loaded with coal roared past on the opposite side, their bright lights standing out in the darkness of the night.

This railway is really busy.

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The first ray of sunlight in the morning shines on the front windshield of the locomotive.

With black smoke billowing in the sky and the sound of steam whistles, Li Aiguo finally understood why this place is called the engine of domestic modern industry.

The train shuttled along the ancient and busy railway track, passed the No. 0 railway boundary marker at Eshan South Station, and officially entered the Kailuan mining area.

Because the route was planned in advance, Li Aiguo, a train driver, did not have to worry.

But when he heard Liu Qingquan shout: "Report to the driver, there is a culvert ahead.", he couldn't help but froze.

Quickly pull the valve to reduce the speed of the vehicle.

After a moment.

The sky outside suddenly turned dark, the sound of wheels rubbing against the rails became dull, and the whole person felt inexplicably claustrophobic.

As a graduate of a genuine railway technical school, Li Aiguo also remembered that this should be the famous "Dadao".

"Dadao" is an arch-shaped coupon-type tunnel built during the Daoguang period. It can be regarded as a protected cultural relic in later generations. Unexpectedly, it is still open to traffic in this era.

It's really sturdy too.

"Dadao" is only more than 60 meters away.

As Liu Qingquan yelled: "Report to the driver, the train has left the culvert.", the sky outside became bright again.

After passing "Da Dao", the train ran along the railway track for nearly an hour.

Near noon, we finally arrived at Linxi Mine.

The Eshan Locomotive Depot has set up a switching station at the railway entrance and exit of Linxi Mine to be responsible for dispatching trains in and out of the mining area.

Seeing the train approaching, the switchman ran out of the watch room and waved a small red flag.

After the train stopped, he strode to the locomotive and shouted: "Master, please show me your mining area dispatch certificate."

Mining area dispatch certificate?
Li Aiguo opened the side door, grabbed the guardrail and jumped down. He took out the temporary dispatch plan and handed it over with a cigarette.

"We are from the Qianmen Locomotive Depot, and we came to No. [-] Well to load clean coal this time."

"Gee, you're so kind."

The switchman carefully took the cigarette and pinned it to his ear.

Then he just glanced at the temporary dispatch plan, handed it back, and said with a smile: "We have received notification from our superiors that the railway line in Well No. [-] has been cleared at this time. You can drive in directly."

After finishing speaking, the switchman returned to the switching station to adjust the track.

Li Aiguo returned to the locomotive, pulled the whistle, and slowly pushed the valve.

Seeing the train start, Liu Mingshan and others who had just jumped out of the car to drain the water during the stop suddenly panicked, hurriedly picked up their pants and ran out of the woods.

Although the train is not very fast, several people are the kind of pampered people, but they dare not climb on the train.

We can only follow the train below: "Driver Li, wait for us!"

The switchman also saw this scene, touched the cigarette on his ear, narrowed his eyes slightly, and did not wave the flag to signal a stop.

Dong Gong on the train looked through the window and saw Liu Mingshan and others running away with their shoes, and he wanted to persuade them.

After thinking for a while, he closed his mouth again.

This kind of person should be punished several times before he becomes subdued.

Li Aiguo is the kind of person who is measured and will not ignore the overall situation.

really.

The train traveled slowly for a kilometer, and Li Aiguo gave up immediately.

Accompanied by a violent exhaust sound, the train stopped.

Liu Mingshan and the others, who were so tired and sweating, pulled the railing and entered the locomotive through the side door.

Liu Mingshan, whose calves were trembling, still wanted to get angry. He opened his mouth, but suddenly found that he had no reason to get angry.

According to regulations, when entering a temporary stop at a railway station, except for the train driver and co-driver, no other persons on the train are allowed to get off the train.

He could only sit on the stool angrily.

Li Aiguo ignored Liu Mingshan.

The people beside him couldn't stand it anymore and took Liu Mingshan's arm and said: "Team Leader Liu, I think we can just forget it this time. We have been treated so miserably before we even resorted to any means. If we really do anything, If we lose our hands and feet, that big boss can spare us."

Seeing that Liu Mingshan was unmoved, he lowered his voice: "The train driver has a gun."

Liu Mingshan's eyes flashed, and the stubbornness on his face suddenly disappeared.

He sighed and said, "Aren't I afraid that I won't be able to explain to Director Zhang?"

"What's wrong with you is that you are so smart but you are confused for a while. With Director Zhang's background, you will fall into trouble sooner or later. We people still have to make plans as soon as possible." He looked at Dong Gong and suddenly raised his voice: "I think Director Liu Guozhang is quite good. Not bad.”

Liu Mingshan didn't answer, but he had a small calculation in his mind.

Li Aiguo didn't care about these people's thoughts.

As a train driver, it is not easy to deal with these guys with evil intentions.

His current mission focus is to successfully load coal, complete this transportation task, and promote the roll-over car technology as soon as possible.

The railway lines in Linxi Mine are complicated.

However, as an experienced driver, Li Aiguo quickly drove the train to the loading yard of Well No. [-] according to the route signs.

Seeing the staff waving red flags in the distance, Liu Qingquan reported the parking distance again.

Li Aiguo slowly pushed the valve, and the train stopped steadily.

When the destination arrived, Li Aiguo breathed a sigh of relief.

He lit a cigarette and took two comfortable puffs before taking Liu Qingquan and Lao Zheng off the locomotive.

The coal loading yard of Linxi Mine is a large open-air square, divided into east and west parts.

To the west, there is a mountain of coal piled high.

A simple shed was set up in the wide square in front. The staff set up tables under the shed to collect and weigh tickets.

There was a long queue in front of me.

The rack trucks and flatbed trucks that pull coal stretch for several kilometers, which looks spectacular.

Coal from coal mines is generally 3 to 4 cents more expensive than local coal construction companies.People's lives are hard these days, and they would like to break a penny in half and spend it.

Most people are unwilling to pay high prices to buy coal in the county. They would rather put in more effort and bring coal tickets to the mines to pull coal.

A truckload of coal can weigh several thousand kilograms.

The roads are so rough that even the strongest laborers in the village can't stand it.

Therefore, they will adopt the method of sharing shifts, and often one frame truck will be accompanied by four or five strong laborers.

Because there are so many people buying coal, it takes two or three days just to queue up.

Those pulling coal would work together to set up their own black iron pots on the roadside outside the coal mine, get firewood, and cook rice with corn flour, sweet potatoes or dried sweet potatoes.

At every meal time, hundreds of iron pots are set up, forming a cooking army.

This is why Li Aiguo saw black smoke on the train just now.

The rack truck loaded with coal was about to leave the coal yard. Most of the people pulling the truck stuck their buttocks out and used all their strength to move slowly up the high slope of the mine.

The people pushing the carts behind all shouted, and the scene was very lively.

Li Aiguo saw a local villager holding an old scalper waiting in the middle of the high slope.

If you really can't get on the high-rise bicycle, you will go up to 'negotiate business'.

After receiving a few cents, he led the old scalper to the front of the cart, hung it on the pole with a rope, and pulled it from downhill to uphill.

That is to say, the current system is not so strict, and these guys have to be criticized and educated.

Li Aiguo withdrew his gaze and led Liu Qingquan and Lao Zheng towards the coal yard to the west.

This is a place dedicated to large quantities of coal.

Several trucks were parked at the coal field, and staff were directing coal mine loaders to load coal into the trucks.

The other party seemed to have seen the train and hurried to the office in the distance.

After a moment.

A leader-looking comrade in a gray Mao suit strode over.

From a long distance, he stretched out his hand and said enthusiastically: "Welcome to the comrades from the Qianmen Locomotive Depot. I am the dispatching director of Linxi Mine and am responsible for this coal dispatching work. You can call me Lao Zhang."

"I'm sorry to help you."

Li Aiguo shook hands enthusiastically and handed over a cigarette and dispatch plan: "Director Zhang, the task is urgent, and I have to trouble you to arrange loading as soon as possible."

As soon as these words came out, the originally enthusiastic Director Zhang's face turned ugly.

That dispatch plan was like a piece of red-hot iron.

Li Aiguo saw some clues and asked, "Director Zhang, are you having any difficulties?"

"Comrade driver, to be honest with you, the quantity of clean coal your locomotive depot needs is temporarily insufficient." Director Zhang smoked a cigarette, pointed to the pile of special coal next to him, and told the whole story.

Li Aiguo couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this.

It turned out that this plan was a temporary deployment, and Mine No. [-] did not store enough clean coal at all.

The reason why they agreed to the task of their superiors was because according to the output of Mine No. [-], the missing part of clean coal would only take half a day.

But never expected.

There was a problem with the coal mining machine, which affected the coal mining progress.

After Director Zhang finished his explanation, he said apologetically: "Driver Li, don't worry, the No. [-] excavation team is currently responsible for mining coal in the No. [-] mine. They use the Combine boring machine, which can collect three tons of coal per hour. coal.

As long as you stay here for one day, I guarantee that I will get [-] tons of clean coal for you. "

Something went wrong in the coal mine.

The clean coal needed this time has quality requirements and is only produced in Mine No. [-].

Li Aiguo could only restrain his temper and agree.

It just so happens that we can take the opportunity to visit this famous coal mine.

"Then I'll trouble you."

Seeing that Li Aiguo agreed, Director Zhang also breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Aiguo is a young driver with a low level. The key is that the temporary dispatch plan is a bit scary.

If trouble really breaks out, he, the dispatching director, will also be criticized.

"Driver Li, you will stay in our state-owned guest house in Linxi Mine for the time being. I will arrange the best room for you immediately. It's almost time for dinner. I asked the cafeteria to prepare a table of meals as an apology."

"It's okay to eat, but we need to pay for it ourselves and the national food stamps." Li Aiguo saw that Director Zhang looked a little embarrassed, patted him on the shoulder and said, "As you know, our locomotive depot has disciplinary requirements."

"Yes, yes, no matter where we go, we must abide by the rules." Director Zhang nodded.

Liu Mingshan, who had been standing far away, had already taken out his notebook and was about to write down these words, but when he saw that Li Aiguo unexpectedly refused the invitation.

Helpless sigh.

tear
The manuscript paper was torn off and thrown aside.

He was silent for a moment, and finally made up his mind, and walked over to Dong Gong: "Old Dong, when I treat you to dinner tonight, I can also apologize to you for what happened in the past."

When Dong Gong saw Liu Mingshan surrendering, he felt sad.

It took less than a day to make the veteran succumb. That train driver was really not an ordinary person.

Although Dong Gong did not trust Liu Mingshan, he did not refuse the invitation.

As for whether to accept Liu Mingshan.

That is something Liu Guozhang needs to consider.

Thick green trees on both sides of the road block out the sun, and sunlight pours down from the gaps in the branches and leaves. The light and shadow are mottled along the way, swaying in the wind.

Li Aiguo followed Director Zhang to the guest house.

It was almost noon, and workers who had finished work early were running on the road carrying clinking lunch boxes.

The sound of cannon fire in the distant mine was intertwined with the sound of iron cans going up and down, and the roar of coal shearers.

This has added vitality to this century-old coal mine.

"Driver Li, this is the guest house."

After turning around the high wind and fire wall, winding along the gravel path to the north, you will see an iron gate after turning the corner.

Next to the iron gate hangs a white sign reading 'Linxi Coal Mine Guest House'.

The state-run guest house in Linxi Mine should be old.

The exterior walls of the three-story ridged building seemed to have been slapped with cement, and the red paint on the wooden window lattice had completely peeled off. The only thing that revealed its extraordinary identity was the terrazzo floor in the lobby.

Why did the wall over there collapse for a long time?
Li Aiguo stopped at the door and looked towards the side of the guest house.

The green bricks of the wall have been shattered, and they probably did not collapse naturally. There is also a red sign erected next to it.

Director Zhang explained: "Driver Li, that place was blown up by enemy bandits."

"Enemy bandit?" Liu Qingquan took a breath of cold air.

Director Zhang's face was serious: "That was before liberation. Seeing that the situation was over, the enemy planned to blow up the entire mining area before tearing it out.

The workers who were guarding the mine discovered the conspiracy. The workers took up arms and rose up to resist.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the enemy had to retreat early.

Before leaving, prepare to blow up the guest house and create chaos.

As a result, they were unable to do anything and just blew up this section of the wall. "

Li Aiguo has also heard of the enemy's approach of jumping behind the wall in a hurry.

But this was the first time I saw them, and I felt full of respect for the ancestors who protected the mine.

Liu Qingquan nodded: "I heard my uncle mention what happened during that period. At that time, more than 30 comrades from the mine protection team were sacrificed."

"Master Liu, is your uncle also in our mine?" Director Zhang asked.

"It's in Mine No. [-]." Liu Qingquan looked at Director Zhang and said, "Leader Zhang, I have something to send to him. I'll have to trouble you later to help me deliver it."

"That's easy to say." Director Zhang was about to recruit people and entrusted the matter to the assistant behind him.

Li Aiguo suddenly interrupted: "Old Liu, we have come all the way here. If you don't meet your uncle in person, your wife will definitely not let you sleep with her when you get back."

"We haven't eaten yet, so invite your uncle over and let's have a meal together."

Liu Qingquan said quickly: "I'm so sorry, how can I let Driver Li treat me..."

"It turns out that Master Liu's uncle is also in our mine, that's great." Director Zhang interrupted him before he could finish.

I wrote down my uncle's name in a small book and called my assistant to invite my uncle to the mine's third canteen.

Liu Qingquan's eyes fell on the notebook, and then he understood Li Aiguo's intention.

While his heart was full of gratitude, this honest comrade also felt a little weak.

In fact, Li Aiguo just made a temporary decision.

Since they have already pulled the skin of the ministries and commissions during this trip, why can't they help their relatives and friends without violating their principles?

As a train driver, Li Aiguo has no special requirements for accommodation.

In addition, the room arranged by Director Zhang this time is the best in the guest house.

After a brief look, he nodded in agreement.

After the room was arranged, Director Zhang's assistant hurriedly came in from the outside and said that the meals had been prepared in the cafeteria.

"Brother Li, come on, I will give you a toast at noon today as an apology."

"Brother Zhang, you're welcome. Let's have a good drink. I'll treat you to the next time we arrive in the capital."

"sure."

Li Aiguo was originally an extrovert.

Director Zhang is responsible for scheduling and has a cheerful personality.

By the time a few people entered the cafeteria, they were already calling each other brothers.

In these days, the mine's canteen did not have private rooms. The chef in the canteen found several tables and put them together, with seven or eight plates placed on them.

Several people sat down, and Director Zhang shouted to the side: "Master Ma, bring the wine quickly!"

The chubby cook came forward with a tray on which were placed several enamel jars filled with wine.

It didn't matter that Li Aiguo drank a lot, but Dong Gong and Liu Mingshan's faces turned green at that time.

This thing weighs a pound!
The enamel jar was placed on the table. Director Zhang picked up the enamel jar and said, "Everyone, it was a mistake in our Linxi Mine that delayed your work. I am here to apologize to you."

After saying that, Director Zhang picked up the enamel jar, and after a moment of pause, he drank a whole enamel jar of wine.

Li Aiguo gave a thumbs up and said, "Brother Zhang, you have a good drinker."

He also picked up the enamel jar and was about to put it to his mouth when he heard the sound of hurried footsteps in the distance.

A middle-aged man in work clothes hurried over.

Li Aiguo looked him up and down and felt something was wrong.

This man is in his 40s and should be Liu Qingquan's uncle.

He was covered in black soot, but that was all.

Why are the clothes and hands on my face covered with engine oil stains?

(End of this chapter)