The train driver in the courtyard

After two days of hard work.

The renovation of the furnace has come to an end, and technicians are doing the final assembly work.

Li Aiguo also breathed a sigh of relief and was about to go back to the office to prepare for tomorrow's driving mission.

At this time, there was a noise outside.

Someone was saying something in Russian. Li Aiguo's Russian was already at the max level, so he could naturally understand it.

"Professor Kirov, this is the maintenance workshop at the front door. It is responsible for modifying the locomotive. You will be able to see the equipment in a moment."

"You know, dear comrade translator, how important this is to me! If that little driver dares to deceive me, please believe that I will kick his ass with my leather shoes. Let him understand that science cannot be blasphemed."

Four or five old men with blond hair and blue eyes, led by Deputy Director Zhou of Dalian Factory and accompanied by Chief Xing of the Locomotive Department, entered the maintenance workshop.

Those old men were wearing fur coats, marching hats, and big leather shoes.

These have identified themselves as experts sent to the aid of Big Brother.

This year is five or six years.

Big Brother is still the good Big Brother and has sent many expert engineers to help the younger brothers with construction.

Of course, these assistance experts are not free.

Each expert’s monthly salary of 2500 kilograms of millet is said to cost 2 million rubles a year.

The money borrowed from Big Brother is only 12 billion rubles.

Being poor in the mountains, no one asks, no matter what Lao Maozi's true purpose is.

During our time of poverty and poverty, others were willing to lend a helping hand and helped us objectively, so we must not forget our roots.

The maintenance workshop fell into silence due to the arrival of these experts.

The workers stopped working one after another.

How had they ever seen so many old men at one time?

Director Zhang of the maintenance workshop hurriedly greeted him and asked with a smile: "Captain Duan, who are these comrades?"

"They are foreign experts from the Dalian factory. They came this time to visit the automatic fuel ignition equipment."

Duan Chang Xing is also full of worries at this moment.

There are also many railway assistance experts, and Duan Chang Xing has also come into contact with many.

It's just that the level of experts this time is too high, all of them are professors.

Moreover, Deputy Factory Director Zhou is leading the team. If something happens, the Qianmen Locomotive Depot will definitely be in big trouble.

When Duan Chang Xing was thinking about introducing the aid experts, the fifty-year-old expert named Kirov had already gotten straight into the locomotive.

The old guys next to them spread their hands and said to Duan Chang Xing: "Dear Comrade Duan Chang, please forgive Professor Kirov for being rude. He is a pure-bred steam engine enthusiast. You know. What we mean.”

"Forgive. Forgive"

What else can Duan Chang Xing say?

He could only pray in his heart that there would be no problems with Li Aiguo's design.

At this time, Engineer Zheng rushed into the maintenance workshop after receiving the news.

When he learned from Deputy Director Zhou that Professor Kirov was leading the team this time, a sinister smile appeared on his lips.

Professor Kirov is the real designer of the Forward furnace prototype. It is said that he is still an important figure in the scientific community and a weapons expert.

This old man has a weird temper and hates others touching his designs.

Li Aiguo's random behavior this time will definitely anger the old man.

really.

A moment later, a violent sound came from the locomotive.

"Nonsense, just nonsense! Where is the safety valve! My safety valve is gone! I can't find it! What stupid thing did you do? Please help me. Tell me something."

Duan Chang Xing was so worried that his forehead was covered with sweat. He could only give Li Aiguo a look: "Comrade Patriot, I have to trouble you to go up and explain. Well, you must pay attention to your attitude. If this old comrade falls here today, , we can’t get rid of each other.”

"Do not worry!"

Li Aiguo entered the locomotive, and Kirov, who was furious, grabbed his arm: "You little brat, look at how shameful you are! Why did you destroy the safety valve? If the furnace pressure is too high, I'll see what you do. ."

An old professor with blond hair and blue eyes spoke in authentic Northeastern dialect, spitting bubbles in all directions. This style of painting completely confused Li Aiguo.

Well, let’s wipe off the vomiting star first.

"Professor, you can speak Chinese." Li Aiguo raised his sleeve and wiped the Tumo stars.

Kirov stroked his gray beard and felt a little proud: "I have a student who is from the Northeast."

Li Aiguo: "."

Kirov was stunned: "Don't talk about whether these are available or not, there is a safety valve!"

Li Aiguo knelt down, pulled out the flashlight, and looked under the furnace: "I moved it below."

"Why move?" Kirov frowned.

Li Aiguo explained: “I have tested the coefficient of the safety valve, and it generally takes 25 kPa for the safety valve to start.

However, during the use of the boiler, the inner wall will inevitably be stained with scale, which will reduce the sensitivity of the safety valve.

Installed below, it helps improve sensitivity. "

As soon as these words came out, Kirov's expression changed drastically.

They didn't take this into consideration in their design.

Of course, this does not mean that the designs of Kirov experts are unrealistic.

Instead, the safety valve serves as the last safety guarantee for the furnace, and its sensitivity is originally adjusted to a high level.

The furnace is made of special steel and can withstand air pressure of 35 kPa.

Whether the safety valve is activated at 25 kPa or 26 kPa, it does not mean much.

What Li Aiguo adopted was just an extreme design.

After Kirov figured this out, he didn't make excuses for himself. He patted Li Aiguo heavily on the shoulder: "You're great for being able to think of this, bro!"

Bro? ? ?

"Professor, you also have a student who is a black brother?" Li Aiguo was surprised.

Kirov: "Hey, how did you know? Jack is from the East Coast CPUSA. He is a very interesting young man."

CPUSA is our organization in the United States, its full name is The Communist Party of the United States of America.

There are a lot of oppressed black guys in the organization.

Li Aiguo instantly felt as if he had a huge family.

Kirov straightened his collar and said: "I am also a professor at Moscow University, and my students come from all over the world, so I learned some foreign languages ​​from them. Now I am proficient in eight languages."

In these days, Big Brother is very hospitable and often invites the children of the younger brother's family to study at his home, and he is still in charge of food, housing, and introductions.

It is no exaggeration to say that his students come from all over the world.

However, it should be said that he is proficient in the dialects of eight countries.

Li Aiguo said: "It seems a bit strange that you speak with a Northeastern accent. I am a regular technical secondary school graduate and I am proficient in Russian. Otherwise, let's communicate in Russian, right?"

"That's fine. I feel a little weird too. My tongue is always tied."

Professor Kirov returned to his native language and became more serious.

"Dear Comrade Li Aiguo, can you help me explain the principle of your device?"

"The principle is very simple. It mainly uses atomized diesel to generate high temperatures of up to two thousand degrees Celsius during deflagration. At ultra-high temperatures, the coal inside the furnace will be completely burned. Of course, in order to avoid explosions, our equipment "

Li Aiguo briefly explained the design ideas.

Kirov is an expert who specializes in furnace issues. Although Li Aiguo's explanation was vague, he still understood the mystery.

He felt that this idea was feasible.

"Take it apart, take it apart quickly, I can't wait."

Li Aiguo: "It will be driven tomorrow. If we remove it now, it will delay the driving test."

"Where are the drawings? Bring the drawings." Kirov looked at Li Aiguo and said with wide eyes, "You don't even have the drawings, right?"

Under the locomotive.

Hearing the angry sounds inside gradually disappear, Duan Chang Xing also breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing his expression, Zheng Gong snorted disapprovingly.

That old man Kirov was no fool. He moved his furnace. This guy had to overturn the front door of the locomotive section today.

What happened in the next second made Zheng Gong doubt his life.

I saw the side door of the locomotive opened, and Li Aiguo and Professor Kirov came down one after another.

The two of them were chatting as they walked, looking as close as if they had been friends for many years.

You must know that when Professor Kirov came to the Dalian factory, the factory director held a welcome dinner, but the old man turned it down because he was busy at work.

Duan Chang Xing's heart finally fell to the ground. He walked up quickly and said with a smile: "Comrade experts, the driving test needs to be carried out tomorrow. I will temporarily arrange for you to stay in the guest house of our locomotive depot.

It's just dinner time, we'll be there."

Professor Kirov waved his hand: "Dear Comrade Duan Chang, thank you for your kindness. I have made an appointment with Comrade Li Aiguo to go to a tavern in Zhengyangmen for a drink.

According to Li, there is the best wine in Beijing. I don’t believe it. Is there any better wine in the world than our vodka? "

Hear the words.

Duan Chang Xing couldn't help but pinch his eyebrows, wondering what kind of trouble this guy Li Aiguo was planning to do.

It's just that Professor Kirov's level is too high, and it's not easy for him to stop him. He can only turn his attention to Deputy Director Zhou, hoping that he can stop him.

But Deputy Director Zhou turned his head and pretended not to notice. He couldn't afford to offend this old man.

In order to avoid trouble, Duan Chang Xing pulled Li Aiguo aside, warned him for a while, and took out 30 yuan and handed it to him.

"Patriot, you must entertain this old professor today. This is a rectification task!"

It seems that I can eat and drink with public funds! Li Aiguo took the money and asked: "Chang Duan, is this person very powerful?"

"It's more than awesome!"

After being caught off guard by the sudden arrival of the assistance expert just now, Duan Chang Xing was not idle and quickly figured out the identity of the other party.

"The prototype of the forward steam locomotive was designed by Professor Kirov. He comes from the Moscow Central Research Institute and is also a professor at Moscow University. He is a first-class scientist among Lao Maozi."

As he spoke, Duan Chang Xing lowered his voice: "It is said that Professor Kirov is also a weapons expert. Do you know about rocket launchers? The rocket launchers we introduced from Lao Maozi this year were his handiwork."

Li Aiguo's eyes widened: "Why does such a famous scientist come to us?"

It's not that Li Aiguo judged a gentleman with a villain's heart.

No one is willing to send their own outstanding talents to help their little brother's family!

"Where is the aid? Professor Kirov is here to inspect the work of experts Lao Maozi."

"This"

Li Aiguo's eyes lit up: "This is great!"

The rocket launcher introduced in China from Lao Maozi this year is the RPG-2 type.

At this time, Lao Maozi had already begun research on RPG-7.

Compared with the famous RPG-7 in later generations, RPG-2 is just a younger brother.

Not to mention the Type 2 56mm rocket launcher we produced by imitating the RPG-40. If you can think of a way to get some information,

"What?! Patriot, please don't cause trouble." Duan Chang Xing felt bad when he saw his look.

"Do not worry!"

A proud smile appeared on Li Aiguo's lips.

He was thinking of exchanging the fuel-fired automatic ignition equipment for something nicer.

Professor Kirov delivered it to the door. It was like being dozed off and delivering a pillow.

It's just that we still have to find out the details of Professor Kirov, so as not to lose the opportunity to gain more.

the other side.

Zheng Gong still didn’t give up.

He ran to Kirov and muttered: "Professor, the train driver at the Qianmen depot is a sharp-tongued guy. You must not believe his words. If the furnace explodes while the train is running, the guy will be killed." , It’s a small matter. If it affects your reputation, that’s not good.”

"You are?" Professor Kirov looked at him and frowned.

Engineer Zheng explained: "I am the technical representative of our Dalian factory stationed in the Qianmen Locomotive Depot."

"No, I'm asking you, have you participated in the work of renovating the furnace?"

"No."

"Since there isn't, then we have nothing to talk about. My time is very precious, and I won't waste it on some meaningless people."

"This"

Zheng Gong wanted to say something else, but was pulled aside by Deputy Director Zhou.

Deputy factory director Zhou scolded him with a straight face: "Mr. Zheng, as the technical representative stationed in the section, you ignored the problems discovered by the forward locomotive during operation. Now, in the name of deputy factory director, I will suspend your work."

"Director, no, you are also following those train drivers' mischief! The thing they made was made by hammering, and it will definitely explode!" Zheng Gong found it unbelievable.

He had already thought about how to complain, but now it was of no use at all.

Deputy Director Zhou looked at the backs of Li Aiguo and Professor Kirov and said, "Do you think Professor Kirov can see whether the equipment is feasible?"

Hearing this, Zheng Gong's eyes revealed a look of horror.

His hands were shaking slightly, as if he was trying to suppress the fear in his heart.

Can a small train driver also do research? Impossible, absolutely impossible!

No, I still have a chance. When the boiler explodes tomorrow, everyone will believe that my point of view is correct.

"Comrade Patriot, is this the tavern you call? It's really small."

Outside Zhengyangmen Bistro.

Kirov looked up at the tavern, which had only two small doors, with a slightly disgusted expression.

"Professor Kirov, there is an old saying in China that if the mountain is not high, the immortal will be famous. If the water is not deep, the dragon will be spiritual."

For us wine drinkers, the décor is not important, what matters is that the wine tastes good. "Li Aiguo said.

"Hey, this is such a good thing to say, so awesome! I have to write it down."

Professor Kirov took out a pen from his pocket and wrote down Li Aiguo's words in his notebook.

Zhou Ke stood next to Professor Kirov, looking at the pedestrians around him with vigilance, his hands on his waist.

This time when the Lao Maozi expert team came to the Qianmen Locomotive Depot, they were followed by security personnel, but Professor Kirov was unwilling to take those people with him.

His reason was: This time he was drinking with friends, so what happened if they followed him? Besides, this was the emperor's feet, could anything happen?

Hearing that the old professor had even moved out from under the Emperor's feet, Deputy Director Zhou and Duan Chang Xing had no choice but to give up.

They can't admit in front of Big Brother that the capital may not be safe either.

But Zhou Ke was still sent here.

Zhou Ke is both the captain of the locomotive depot police station and a friend of Li Aiguo, so he is suitable for guard work.

After Li Aiguo finished speaking, he opened the door curtain of the tavern.

After he came to this world, he had been in love with the proprietress of the tavern. Bah, the old wine of the tavern. He had long wanted to try it.

I'm just busy driving and haven't had time.

After learning that Professor Kirov was also a good drinker, he took advantage of this opportunity to feast his eyes on it.

It was now noon, and there were not many guests in the tavern. There were only two or three people sitting here and there in the lobby.

They asked for a pot of wine and a stack of peanuts, and sipped the wine slowly.

If you are reluctant to part with peanuts, a rusty nail will do the trick.

The smell of wine in the lobby is very strong, a bit like an ancient tavern.

However, what surprised Li Aiguo was that the owner of the tavern was not Xu Huizhen, but a pretty boy with oily hair and pink face.

This guy's hair was meticulously styled, and it was so shiny that a fly would slip on it. He was obviously in his twenties, but he looked like the high-quality man of later generations.

Li Aiguo looked through the window and saw Kirov still standing outside writing and drawing, so he was going to order some food and drinks first.

Price lists are posted on the walls of the bistro.

Beef stew with potatoes, 35 cents

Pork and Pickled Cabbage Noodles, 28 cents

Chicken stewed with mushrooms, 15 cents

Stir-fried peanuts, five minutes

Old wine, a dime

Li Aiguo looked at the price list and said: "Comrade, bring me a plate of beef stew with potatoes, a plate of fried peanuts, a plate of pork and pickled cabbage noodles, and three pots of old wine."

To entertain international friends, Li Aiguo also has to be extravagant.

"We don't have any of those things you mentioned. We only have peanuts and old wine. Do you want it?" The pretty boy raised his head and glanced at Li Aiguo lightly.

Li Aiguo looked at the beef stew on the counter next to him and frowned: "Isn't that beef stew?"

"It's beef stew, but it's not for sale."

"Hey, beef stew is not sold in the tavern. This is the first time I've heard of it."

"That's how our store is. If you like it, don't push it down." The pretty boy said with a cold face.

In the past, Li Aiguo would have had a good fight with him.

It's just that he invited Kirov to drink today because he had important things to do.

There is no time to spend energy on such people.

"Okay, here are two plates of peanuts and three pots of old wine."

Li Aiguo took out the money and put it on the counter, then went out to ask for Kirov.

"These workers have no manners at all!"

The pretty boy pulled the money into the drawer and shouted to the back: "Xiao Wang, help the guests to make two pots of old wine and prepare two plates of peanuts. Add more salt to the peanuts and fry them blacker."

A head popped out from behind, and Xiao Wang asked with a smile: "Manager Liao, who do you want to punish?"

"Go, go, you kid, what do you know? That guy actually called me a comrade. I'm the manager!"

Liao Yucheng picked up the steaming plate of potato stew and beef, went into the back kitchen, placed it on the square table, and tasted it slowly.

Xiao Wang looked at him with a sigh in his heart.

What a good tavern, what Manager Liao has done to it, may become obsolete in a short time.

It's a pity that he has a solid foundation in the Daqianmen Street Office and is a good talker. If he deceives Manager Xu, what can he do?

Xiao Wang did not add more salt to the peanuts as Liao Yucheng said, but added more oil.

After the peanuts were fried, he poured three bottles of wine and brought them over.

"Comrade, please use it with caution."

"Thank you, comrade."

Li Aiguo took it, picked up the flask, poured a glass of wine, and handed it to Professor Kirov sitting opposite.

"Lao Ji, this little tavern in Zhengyangmen, although it looks a bit shabby, is famous for its home-brewed old wine. Come and try it!"

Professor Kirov is a good drinker, so he couldn't wait to pick up the glass and drink it all in one gulp.

Bah. As soon as the wine entered his mouth, his expression changed drastically and he suddenly spat it out.

"Dear Driver Li, is this how you treat your friends? Is this wine?"

"It can't be done!"

Li Aiguo felt something was wrong, picked up the wine glass and took a sip, and immediately frowned.

Hey, this wine is more acidic than vinegar. It can be used to make sour soup dumplings!

Li Aiguo raised his head and looked at Xiao Wang and asked: "Comrade, did you mix the wrong wine just now and put the vinegar bottle into that jug? Otherwise, you can help us change two jugs now."

His intention was obvious. As long as he changed the wine, the matter would be revealed and he would avoid being embarrassed in front of the expert Lao Maozi.

But Xiao Wang seemed to have other ideas.

He looked confused and said, "Yes, this is the wine in our tavern. If you want to cause trouble, I can call out Manager Liao Yucheng now."

Liao Yucheng!

Li Aiguo's eyes widened instantly.

Good guy, isn't this guy Chen Xueru's husband in the original work?

In the original work, Liao Yucheng is not necessarily the worst person, but he is definitely the most obscene one.

Liao Yucheng originally had a wife, but because he was greedy for the Chen family's wealth, he concealed his marriage and married Chen Xueru.

After getting married, Liao Yucheng had a soft life for several years, and then ran away with a large sum of money.

Because Li Aiguo robbed Chen Xueru and changed the world line, Liao Yucheng is now the public manager of the tavern.

He relapsed into his old habit and cast his crooked ideas on Xu Huizhen.

This comrade waiter probably couldn't stand what Liao Yucheng was doing, so he deliberately misbehaved.

Li Aiguo narrowed his eyes, took a deep look at the waiter, and suddenly smiled: "Then I'll trouble you."

Xiao Wang breathed a sigh of relief and turned around and walked to the kitchen.

He felt as if Li Aiguo had seen through it.

But for Sister Xu, I can’t worry about so much.

In the kitchen.

Liao Yucheng was enjoying his meal. When he heard that a customer had complained about something wrong with the wine in the tavern, he suddenly became cold.

"How many times have I told you that we are a public-private joint tavern and we cannot rely on our customers for everything. If they don't want to drink, they can get out!"

"That person's attitude is a bit tough, and he seems to have some foundation. You have to come forward in person."

"Tough! I don't believe it anymore. Who dares to cause trouble in a public-private joint venture!"

Liao Yucheng put down his bowls and chopsticks and strode to Li Aiguo.

"What's the matter, you want to cause trouble, buddy, why don't you raise your head to see what kind of shop this is!"

Hearing this, Li Aiguo just smiled lightly.

Seeing that Zhou Ke was about to stand up, he gently waved his hand to ask Zhou Ke to calm down.

Zhou Ke couldn't understand Li Aiguo's intention, so he slowly sat down.

This was the first time Professor Kirov saw such a thing, and he was surprised and said: "Driver Li, are all your comrades who sell alcohol here so good? Is this still a place that serves the people?" (End of Chapter)