The train driver in the courtyard

Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Mr. Lu once said: "The essence of gaze is energy, which conforms to the law of conservation of energy.

It doesn’t disappear, it just moves.”

All eyes shifted from Zhu Deqing to Li Aiguo.

In full view.

Li Aiguo sat on the chair with his arms and legs spread out, smoking a cigarette comfortably, looking as cocky as he could be.

Deputy Director Huang of the Education Office frowned and said, "Li Da Che, is this true?"

"What do you think?"

Hiss, whoosh. Along with a word coming out of the smoke, Li Aiguo changed into a comfortable position.

"That's impossible! Our Li Dache is a nationally outstanding train driver and has even won a trade union medal! How could he be Zhou Paopi?"

Deputy Director Huang's eyes turned and he quickly stood up and said.

Deputy Director Wang of the labor union also nodded: "It's okay. Everyone in the railway bureau knows that Li Da Che is the one who cares most about his fellow workers."

Zhu Deqing was originally planning to continue his offensive, but his expression suddenly changed when he saw this situation.

He knew the personalities of Deputy Directors Huang and Wang. They were the kind of people who would nitpick and make trouble out of nothing. Even if you had never done something, they would still find fault with you.

Why is he suddenly so well-behaved in front of Li Aiguo today?
Scared! They are scared!

Zhu Deqing turned his head and saw that most of the train drivers had stood up, and some of them had even picked up wrenches and maintenance hammers.

Among them, Li Aiguo’s master had rolled up his sleeves and clenched his sandbag-sized fists tightly.

It is conceivable what will await the two deputy directors Huang and Wang if they rashly make accusations.

Zhu Deqing realized his negligence and became flustered. He looked at Director Zhang of the maintenance workshop and said, "Director, you know that Li Dache came to our maintenance workshop with a list of materials a while ago.

While I was helping him choose the materials, I secretly checked the list, so I designed the alarm clock. The real bad guy is Li Aiguo.

I am a worker in the workshop, please help me."

Generally speaking, as the workshop director is Zhu Deqing's direct supervisor, if he makes a mistake, he will also be implicated.

However, Director Zhang remembered Zhu Deqing's smug look, and then thought of the time when he and Li Aiguo completed the project together, and he made an instant decision.

He said sternly with a fierce face: "Zhu Deqing, I once asked you whether the equipment was developed by you alone, and you patted your chest and promised.

Now he is putting the blame on Li Da Che.

I think you saw that you made a serious mistake and wanted to drag Li Dache into the water!
You are slandering the role model of our Qianmen Locomotive Depot!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the leaders on the stage realized the seriousness of the problem.

Li Aiguo is now the benchmark and banner of Qianmen Locomotive Depot. To bring discredit on him is equivalent to bringing discredit on the entire locomotive depot.

"Zhu Deqing, stop struggling!"

"Our Li Dache is a train driver. How could he do something like bullying a train driver?"

"Captain, in view of Zhu Deqing's corrupt ideology and morality, I suggest that he be expelled."

The fierce accusations swept through the entire conference room like a violent storm.

Zhu Deqing also realized his mistake. In order to avoid others discovering what he had done, he had always claimed that all the research and development was done independently.

Now they want to drag Li Aiguo into this, how can anyone believe it?

Zhu Deqing looked at Section Chief Xing pitifully and said, "Section Chief, I am really wronged. My father is a veteran employee of our locomotive section. Please forgive me this time for his sake."

Director Xing Duan was still a little hesitant.

No matter what Zhu Deqing's plan was, he made the alarm clock for Duan Li's sake after all.

But when he saw that Zhu Deqing actually tried to drag Li Aiguo into the water, he knew that he could not keep this man.

His previous struggle experience told him that traitors were more hateful than enemies.

Xing Duanchang took a deep breath, pressed his hands down, and when everyone was quiet, he said in a cold voice: "In view of Zhu Deqing's corrupt ideology and morality, and his attempt to frame his co-workers, I suggest that Zhu Deqing be expelled and handed over to the railway police station for handling."

Zhu Deqing then remembered that he was a temporary worker and did not have a road permit, so his dismissal did not require the approval of the General Administration.

"Chief, it's unfair. Li Da Che has done the same thing."

"Dismiss!" Director Xing stood up and left.

Those section leaders also stood up and left.

Zhu Deqing looked at Li Aiguo who stood up, his eyes gleaming with hatred, his teeth chattering: "It's all your fault. If it weren't for your badness, I wouldn't have been fired! I'm going to fight you today!"

The psychological blow brought by the failure of the Dragon King to return to his throne made Zhu Deqing unable to suppress the anger in his heart any longer.

He rushed towards Li Aiguo.

After running two steps, a leg appeared in front of me.

Bang!

Zhu Deqing was caught off guard and fell to the ground, falling on his mouth.

He looked up and saw that Zhou Ke had already taken out the hemp rope.

"Good boy, you have one more crime!"

Zhu Deqing wanted to get up, but the sole of Zhou Ke's safety shoe had already stepped on his head.

He could only watch helplessly as the train driver's big leather shoes walked past him, picking up a trace of dust but without stopping for the slightest while gradually moving away until they could no longer be seen.

Zhu Deqing was a little confused.

I have put in so much effort, but ended up like this.

Zhu Deqing pounded his fist on the ground and burst into tears.

Huang Jing did not sympathize with Zhu Deqing's situation.

There are many people like Zhu Deqing in the factory.

They particularly like to claim credit for their co-workers' work.

They are the poisonous snakes hiding among the workers.

But this time the poisonous snake bit a piece of steel plate.

Huang Jing left the meeting room and quickly followed Li Aiguo's steps. Seeing that there was no one around, she asked in a low voice, "Master, what should we do now?"

"Wait."

"wait?"

Huang Jing’s little brain is a little overwhelmed.

She couldn't understand why Zhu Deqing was arrested by Deputy Director Huang and Deputy Director Wang on the charge of oppressing workers.

After being given the nickname Zhu Pa Pi, Li Aiguo had no choice but to launch the "Death Pedal".

At this time, Zhu Deqing had been escorted out of the conference room by Zhou Ke and his men.

"I was wronged!"

Zhu Deqing shouted at the top of his lungs, then he sat down on the ground with his legs stretched straight, trying to act like a rogue in order to avoid being taken away.

Zhou Ke went up and fired two electric cannons, and Zhu Deqing immediately became obedient. He stood up obediently and was pushed by the railway police towards the police station.

The workers who were watching pointed at Zhu Deqing and said words like "Zhu Ba Pi".

A gust of cold wind blew, and Huang Jing couldn't help shivering. She tightened her collar, put her hands in her sleeves, and ran quickly after Li Aiguo.

"Master, wait for me."

Flowers will always bloom.

All waiting will eventually pay off.

In the afternoon.

Li Aiguo was sleeping at home when there was a crisp knock on the door.

"coming."

He yawned and agreed, stuffing the manuscript under his pillow.

Ahem, don't get me wrong, our Li Aiguo is a person with progressive ideas. The reason why he reads the manuscript is because he can earn points.

We are here to dominate the server with our hard-earned books!

Li Aiguo put on his cotton boots, put on his clothes and opened the door.

Duanchang Xing stood in the cold wind, holding an oil-paper bag with traces of oil stains on it.

"Captain Duan, you are here now, why do you bring gifts?"

Li Aiguo let Director Xing Duan into the house, closed the door, and poured him a cup of tea.

Xing Duanchang sat on a chair, looked at Li Aiguo and said, "Aiguo, you don't seem surprised at all by my arrival?"

"Why are you so surprised? You are my leader. You care about your subordinates. You know I haven't eaten meat for a while, so you send me meat. Isn't this a very normal thing?"

".You, I really can't understand you." Xing Duanchang laughed in surprise.

This guy is really good at talking and never suffers a loss.

Li Aiguo opened the paper package and found a roast duck cut into slices with shredded green onions, ginger and sauces on the side.

Haha, Quanjude now offers take-out services. As a century-old restaurant, it is always at the forefront of fashion.

"It just so happens that my wine is ready, let's have a nice drink today."

Li Aiguo took out a wine jug and two wine glasses from the cabinet, poured each person a glass of wine, and drank slowly with the fragrant roast duck.

After two glasses of wine, both of their faces turned red.

Seeing that Li Aiguo had not spoken, Director Xing Duan had no choice but to take the initiative and say, "Aiguo, you should know why I came to your house today, right?"

"Is it about the alarm clock?"

This is obvious.

When Zhu Deqing was arrested, he stated in front of so many people that he made the "alarm clock" with inspiration from Li Aiguo.

Even though everyone expressed disbelief at the time, they all knew in their hearts that it was impossible for Zhu Deqing to lie under that situation.

This is what is called the person who wronged you knows better than you do that you have been wronged.

"Is there something wrong with the section again?"

After pouring the wine, he placed the jug at one end of the table and asked in a gentle tone.

"It seems that nothing can be hidden from you." Section Chief Xing straightened his back, relaxed his expression and said, "A major production accident occurred at the Harbin Railway Bureau the day before yesterday, and we were notified of it until today."

Major production accident Li Aiguo was about to light a cigarette, but his eyes fixed and he put down the lighter.

"The accident is quite complicated, so you should take a look at it yourself." Section Chief Xing took out a document from his canvas bag.

Li Aiguo took it and took a closer look.

Looking up at the brightly colored words makes one tremble uncontrollably.

[Global report: Harbin Railway Bureau’s No. 2237 train had a major accident, resulting in two deaths and one injury]

The coal train involved in the accident was No. 2237 of the Harbin Railway Bureau. There were three people on the front of the train: the driver Liu Dache, the assistant driver Lao Zhang, and a fireman. The train was responsible for transporting coal from Datong to Beijing.

[There are two shifts on the train, one shift lasts twelve hours, and each job lasts twelve hours, which is very tiring.

So when the coal train is usually stopped and waiting (on standby), Liu Dache would pull the seat cushion under his butt forward, stretch it, lean back, put his legs on the windowsill, and then he could go to sleep.

The co-driver was sleeping on the window.

Even the stoker can sleep, add enough coal to control the fire, and draw enough water to make sure the fire does not burn out.

He turned around and placed the two black wooden boards, one inch thick, one foot wide, and about ten feet long, which were placed diagonally above the coal outlet, on the pedals on the left and right sides of the driver and co-driver in the driving cab. He lay down and slept more comfortably than the driver.

Generally speaking, the waiting time is very long, because you have to wait in line, and the comrades in the coal selection building also have to work, so you can sleep for at least two hours. 】

The situation is similar this time.

Train No. 2237 pulled the wagon to the outside of the coal preparation building, switched the switches, saw the green light and sent the train onto the second track, stopped steadily, and waited as before.

Liu Dache, Lao Zhang and the fireman were sleeping as usual.

But before they could sleep for a while, the coal preparation building completed its production task.

It was already midnight, and the workers in the coal preparation building were eager to get off work, so they urged them to load the coal quickly.

It was about two o'clock in the middle of the night, and the dispatcher ordered the wagon to be sent to the bottom of the coal preparation building to load coal, and then wait for a rest.
Liu the driver and the assistant driver were sleeping soundly and were still dazed when they were woken up. They saw the switchman switch the points and give the signal, then they stepped on the bagpipe and entered the two sidings leading to the coal preparation building.

This section of railway track leads to the bottom of the coal preparation building, so the speed limit is five kilometers, which is basically the same as walking.

Logically speaking, Liu should have given the throttle a little bit, and then concentrated on using the small brake to stabilize the speed at any time.

But at this moment, he only wanted to quickly deliver the car to the coal preparation building so that he could go back to sleep.

In this way, the train rumbled towards the coal preparation building at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.

What’s even more terrifying is that the coal preparation building is similar to a culvert and has a height limit.

The span is only four meters high, and is designed so that only wagons can enter the bottom of the building to load coal.

The locomotive steam drum and sandbag chimney are all over four meters high, and it is absolutely forbidden to enter the bottom of the coal preparation building.
Generally speaking, the locomotive needs to "push" the car to the bottom of the coal preparation building and then stop outside the stop line.

As a result, the car was going too fast. When Liu Dache reached the stop line, he finally came to his senses and it was too late to brake.

After pushing the wagon into the coal preparation building, the locomotive unexpectedly ran into the corridor, and the sandbags and water tanks protruding from the locomotive collided with the height limit pole.

Due to the high speed and huge force, the locomotive knocked through the height limit and rushed into the coal preparation building.

The roof water tank exploded in the violent impact.

You know, the water tank on top of the locomotive is filled with high-temperature and high-pressure water. The water pressure reaches dozens of atmospheres, and the explosion is almost like a bomb.

In the accident, the driver Liu Dache and the co-driver were killed on the spot, and the boiler operator was severely burned all over his body.

The coal preparation building collapsed, and the workers inside the building suffered minor injuries. The economic loss was caused to RMB 120,000, which seriously affected the screening and transportation of raw coal.

The materials sent down include the names of various railway bureaus across the country. It is obvious that the ministry wants to use this accident as a typical example and inform all railway bureaus across the country.

After closing the materials, Li Aiguo felt depressed.

Xing Duanchang picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. The wine stuck to his beard, but he didn't bother to wipe it off. He slammed the table and said, "These people are too unorganized and undisciplined. The General Administration has repeatedly warned us not to sleep while working, but they just won't listen!"

His tone was mixed with anger, but more of regret.

Behind every railway worker is a big family. Even with the help of the local locomotive depot, those families will fall into difficulties if they lose their labor force.

Li Aiguo stared at the wine glass and muttered to himself: "Humans are the most complicated animals. Even though we know they have bad habits, it is more difficult to get them to change than to kill them."

The anger on Director Xing's face disappeared. He savoured the words for a moment and nodded, "It seems to make sense. Who said patriotism?"

"Master Lu."

"So it's Mr. Lu. No wonder it makes so much sense."

Director Xing seemed to realize that he had gone astray, and waved his hand and said, "I came to you today just to ask you to show us what you designed."

"Aren't you worried that Deputy Director Huang and Deputy Director Wang will stop you?" Li Aiguo held the wine glass, his eyes fixed on Director Xing's face.

Section Chief Xing slammed the table and stood up, saying, "The locomotive section is not a factory, let alone a unit! We will not allow these people to mess around."

The reason why Duan tolerated Deputy Director Huang and Deputy Director Wang was out of consideration for unity and to avoid unnecessary disputes.

But if they really dare to affect the normal railway work, the section chief will definitely strike back without hesitation.

Especially after the major accident of Train No. 2237 of Harbin Railway Bureau, the whole department has been trying to find ways to prevent train drivers from dozing off.

Once the two deputy directors Huang and Wang jumped out, they would be going against the wind.

This is the opportunity Li Aiguo has been waiting for.

The time had come, and Li Aiguo no longer hid anything. He stood up and took out a wooden box from the cabinet.

"Captain, what a coincidence! I just came up with a new gadget called 'Go Forward, Train Pedals'."

Open the box and there are a lot of spare parts inside.

"[Go, Train Steps]. This name is quite interesting."

Duanchang Xing looked at the pile of spare parts. His expression was confused at first, then puzzled, and finally delighted.

"Go ahead, train steps. Anyone who dares to block the progress is the enemy of our train drivers."

He slammed his fist on the table and puffed out his chest.

Click.

The table leg is broken.

Li Aiguo was quick to pick up the roast duck and a jar of wine.

But the wine glass broke.

Li Aiguo looked at the broken pieces of wine glass, then raised his head to look at Director Xing Duan.

Xing Duanchang looked at the fragments, scratched his head, and said awkwardly: "Just tell me, am I strong enough?"

Li Aiguo: "."

The next day.

Director Zhang of the maintenance workshop had just arrived at work when he received a notice from the section that the technical seminar was to be held again.

He put down the materials, frowned and muttered quietly: "Didn't we just have a meeting yesterday? Why is there another meeting?"

"Director, Officer Yan reminded me that the section chief has issued a death order this time. Everyone must attend the meeting."

"I know, I'll go right away."

Director Zhang immediately stood up and walked towards the meeting room.

At this time, the train drivers, workshop leaders, and section leaders in the locomotive depot also walked towards the meeting room.

In the cold wind, Deputy Director Huang of the Education Office pulled his collar together and strode in front.

He walked with a vigorous step, and his appearance showed that he was full of righteousness.

"Old Huang, wait a minute."

He turned around and saw that the person following him was Deputy Director Wang of the Trade Union, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Old Wang, thank you for your help during the last meeting."

"Well, we are comrades-in-arms. If I don't help you, who else can I help? You know that I love fighting against evil. Come here, I have something to tell you."

Deputy Director Wang pulled Deputy Director Huang aside, looked around to see if there was anyone around, and whispered, "I got the news from the section chief's office that this seminar is still reviewing the reminder device."

"What! What is Director Xing doing? Is he trying to destroy the situation where the workers are in charge?"

Deputy Director Huang's eyes widened in anger. "Did he listen to the instigation of those intellectuals? No, I'm going to stop him now."

Seeing Deputy Director Huang being so sensible, Deputy Director Wang felt relieved.

"Why are you so reckless? Old Xing is an old section chief. He did come from the grassroots. But he has been a section chief for so many years now. He is no longer the small worker he once was."

Deputy Director Wang blinked his small eyes behind his tortoise-shell eye frames, and a sinister hint appeared at the corners of his mouth.

Seeing that Deputy Director Huang didn't say anything, he continued, "Section Chief Xing has not paid attention to the ideological construction of our section in recent years. Everything is focused on development. He seems to have embarked on a wrong path."

Deputy Director Wang's words were very obscure, but Deputy Director Huang still understood that he was trying to attack Director Xing.

"This is inappropriate. Mr. Xing's work over the years is obvious to all, and he has also been praised by the department." Deputy Director Huang was a little worried.

Deputy Director Wang said, "Old Huang, haven't you read the newspapers in recent days? The higher-ups are asking all units to strengthen ideological education. We are the first-line fighters, and we must hold the line."

He knew very well that Deputy Director Huang was the deputy director of the Education Office. He had always felt that the section did not attach importance to ideological education. Now that he had encountered such a good opportunity, he would definitely not let it go.

Sure enough, Deputy Director Huang hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Don't worry, Lao Wang. If that kind of reminder device appears again at the seminar, I will definitely open fire!"

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the meeting room.

Deputy Director Wang looked at Deputy Director Huang's back with a hint of pride on his face.

"The position of deputy director of the trade union is really too easy."

Some people with ulterior motives are always able to keenly sense that the weather is about to change.

While most people try to avoid the storm, they ride the wind.

After two consecutive days of technical seminars, everyone attending felt that something was wrong.

When they saw a wooden box in front of Li Aiguo, they were even more confused.

Liu Qingquan touched Lao Zheng's arm and asked in a low voice, "What new things has Li Dache come up with?"

"Maybe. Recently, after work, he always takes Huang Jing to work in the studio."

"Why did you go to the studio?"

".I like to eat cucumbers, okay!"

"."

Seeing that everyone was present, Director Xing patted the table, stood up and said loudly: "Before the seminar begins, I would like to inform everyone of a major accident. Yesterday, a major accident occurred on the No. 2237 train of the Harbin Railway Bureau, resulting in two deaths and one injury."

Section Chief Xing took the materials and recounted the process of the accident.

Everyone in the conference room turned pale and the atmosphere was very solemn.

But they all know that it is harder than climbing Mount Everest to prevent train drivers from falling asleep while driving.

"Comrades, our locomotive section's Li Dache has invented a device to prevent everyone from falling asleep."

Director Xing pointed at Li Aiguo. Li Aiguo received the signal and stood up with the box.

At this time, Deputy Director Huang, who had been waiting for a long time, slammed the table and said, "Li Dache, we just criticized Zhu Deqing yesterday, and you have come up with a reminder device again. Do you, the national outstanding train driver, also want to become Li Baopi?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the people in the conference hall became serious.

Director Xing tapped his fingers lightly on the table a few times, raised his head and looked at Deputy Director Huang: "Old Huang, if you don't understand the situation clearly and just fire recklessly, you will make an empiricist mistake."

"Okay, Section Chief Xing, you want to protect Li Aiguo, right?! I'm just waiting to see what kind of device Li Aiguo develops!" Deputy Director Huang sat back in his chair angrily.

Li Aiguo opened the box, took out a strange device, and introduced it with a smile: "Dear train drivers, this time I bring you the [Go Forward, Train Pedal]. As long as we use this pedal, we train drivers will never doze off again, and our trains will be able to run forward on the rails of building our motherland!"

(End of this chapter)