The train driver in the courtyard

As soon as Li Aiguo finished speaking, the warehouse suddenly became silent, with not a single sound except the sound of a pin drop.

Only the strong wind made the broken windows of the warehouse clang.

The team members stood there, with different expressions on their faces, obviously touched upon their concerns by Li Aiguo's words.

Representative Zhang's face suddenly darkened, and he stared at Li Aiguo: "Comrade driver, I understand your idea, but in order to complete the mission, some necessary sacrifices are very worthwhile."

Seeing that Li Aiguo did not move, he became more excited and his voice became louder. "This grain unloading mission is comparable to a tough battle. How can there be no sacrifice in a war? I have full confidence in our team members. None of them are cowards!"

Seeing that Representative Zhang was stubborn, Li Aiguo changed his statement: "Before we came here this time, in order to prevent bad weather from affecting the transportation of grain, we specially installed a lifting device. You can use the lifting device."

Before he could finish his words, Representative Zhang seemed to have been offended. He waved his hand impatiently and interrupted him.
"Humph, you railway people, I'm afraid you haven't given up yet, and are just thinking about stealing our grain unloading team's work and taking away our credit and honor!

I was wondering, you are a train driver, why don't you stay in the driver's building and come here to give us orders? "

Li Aiguo did not expect that his good intentions would be misunderstood by Representative Zhang. He was furious at the time: "Comrade Representative, for your own honor and glory, you let your comrades risk their lives to unload grain. This is irresponsible and murder!"

Representative Zhang was furious: "Well, you failed to take credit and now you are accusing me. Comrade driver, I warn you again, this is our local matter and has nothing to do with your railway department."

Li Aiguo was not a man who would back down easily. He lowered his voice and asked, "Okay, then I want to ask, who will lead the assault team this time?"

Representative Zhang raised his chin and pointed to Chen Dapao standing beside him: "I'm handing this glorious mission over to him. Comrade Chen Dapao will definitely live up to the mission."

When Chen Dapao was called, he subconsciously straightened his chest and his expression became more solemn.

Li Aiguo suddenly laughed: "According to our old tradition, a mission like this battlefield charge should be led by the leader himself, and the leader should be at the front. As the leader of the grain unloading team, you are not passive, right?"

As soon as these words came out, it was like a heavy hammer hitting Representative Zhang, and his momentum was greatly reduced. He stammered and defended himself: "I... I am the captain, and I have to coordinate the overall situation... The division of labor does not distinguish between high and low..."

But even he himself felt that this reason was weak and powerless.

After all, in the past dangerous missions, which leader did not take the lead in charging? Such behavior is contrary to common practice.

"I also want to lead the team forward, but I have too many things to do..."

Zhang felt more and more guilty as he spoke. He suddenly realized that there was no need to argue with a train driver. He became angry and waved his hand at the team members and ordered: "You, arrest this guy and put him in the warehouse. Then ask the railway to send another driver. I can't deal with him!"

The team members received the order and looked at each other. Just as they were about to take a step, Chen Dapao secretly signaled them, and everyone slowed down their pace.

"What? Even you don't obey my orders?!" Representative Zhang was furious.

Although the team members in the warehouse are not afraid of death, they are also prepared to complete the mission with glory.

Now seeing that Representative Zhang shouted loudly but did not dare to lead the team, they began to have an opinion of him.

Facing Li Aiguo, they seemed a little hesitant.

Only when they saw that Representative Zhang was really angry did they bite the bullet and roll up their sleeves to go over to him.

Chen Dapao hurriedly smiled and pretended to grab Li Aiguo's arm.

Just at this moment, Director Zhang rushed in.
As soon as he saw this, he knew that Li Aiguo had caused trouble, so he hurriedly explained to Representative Zhang with a smile: "Representative Zhang, our train driver is young and hot-tempered. Please bear with us. It is your responsibility to unload the grain. We will not interfere."

Although Representative Zhang did not take the train driver seriously, he always felt a little scared when facing Li Aiguo.

This kind of fear is not caused by the height of the position, but by ideological awareness and psychological suppression.

Seeing Director Zhang coming out, he took advantage of the situation and pretended to be still angry: "Humph, please do it for Director Zhang's sake. Otherwise, I will definitely convict this kid of the crime of disrupting the grain unloading today."

Director Zhang knew Representative Zhang's character well.

This guy used to be the boss in the city and he was decisive in killing people. Even the city leaders had to give him some face.

Now that Li Aiguo had contradicted him in person, he must be filled with anger.

He stopped trying to persuade her, grabbed Li Aiguo's arm and pulled him out of the warehouse.

The two came to a place sheltered from the wind, and Director Zhang handed Li Aiguo a cigarette: "Driver Li, I have advised you that the situation in the local area is different from that on our railway.

Now local governments are advocating to work harder and do more to get ahead, but you are holding them back."

Li Aiguo knew that Director Zhang was thinking about him, but he still couldn't help but say:
"Director Zhang, we obviously have lifting equipment, why should we let the members of the grain unloading team take risks?"

"After the strong wind started, I also reported the crane issue to the commander-in-chief. But unloading grain is a local job. Driver Li, there are some things you don't understand. Okay, just remember that we just need to complete our own tasks."

Director Zhang also felt a little aggrieved, but at this time, he could only consider the overall situation.

Upon hearing this, Li Aiguo immediately understood the key point of the matter.

There are two teams and two systems at the railway and local levels. They cooperate and help each other on a daily basis.

However, both sides are reluctant to let the other side put their hands into their own pot.

In order to avoid exacerbating conflicts, the ministry has issued several documents requiring all locomotive depots, switch stations, and maintenance stations not to interfere in local affairs.

"Okay, the wind is too strong today. I still have to arrange transportation, so hurry back to the driver's building. Don't worry about unloading the grain, otherwise it will easily cause conflicts."

Now that there was a strong wind, arrangements had to be made along the railway tracks, so Director Zhang wanted to leave immediately.

Li Aiguo was quick to act. He grabbed Director Zhang's arm and suggested, "Since the ship hasn't docked yet, why don't we ask it to change its route? Qinhuangdao and Dalian can also accommodate 10,000-ton ships, and then use the railway network to transport grain."

"In fact, after the meeting, I also raised this idea with the commander-in-chief. But I found it was not practical."

Director Zhang was anxious to leave, but seeing that Li Aiguo was still unwilling to give up, he decided to explain everything to him.

“There are two main difficulties. One is that the Amazon refused to change its route.

According to the Hague Rules. The full name of this rule is "International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law Relating to Bills of Lading, 1924".

It is an international agreement established to determine the rights and obligations of carriers and shippers in the carriage of goods by sea.

According to the rules, before a multinational ocean-going cargo ship loads cargo, the initiator of an order has the right to unilaterally change the destination of the ship.

Once the goods are loaded on board, any change of destination requires the consent of the shipper.

Generally, if a freighter changes its destination, the freight party may agree as long as the order initiator pays the additional fee.

However, giant ships like the Amazon, which weigh 10,000 tons and have a deep waterline, are particularly prone to running aground when close to the coast.

Every voyage has to be planned in advance. Once the port and route are determined, it is almost impossible to change them.

After the strong wind started, the Port Authority contacted Maple Leaf's ocean-going company and suggested that the ship change its route.

This proposal was rejected by the Maple Leaf family. ”

Li Aiguo could understand: "What about the other one?"

Director Zhang: "Another reason is time. Once the port is changed, it will take at least one day."

"Time, time again"

"Okay, let's not get involved in local affairs on the railway." Director Zhang reminded Li Aiguo and then left.

Li Aiguo shook his head helplessly, lit a cigarette, and was about to return to the driver's building when a figure rushed out of the warehouse.

His blue long shirt and shorts, and blue hat with a shawl were soaked with countless sweat, and the background color of the white maps painted on the salt-alkali painting was nowhere to be found.

This person was none other than Chen Dapao who had just stopped Li Aiguo.

Chen Dapao looked around and saw that there was no one around. He looked at Li Aiguo and asked, "Comrade driver, did I hurt you just now?"

My goodness, what kind of vicious words are these.

Li Aiguo said angrily: "What's the matter? Are you going to arrest me and lock me up in your warehouse now?"

Chen Dapao smiled awkwardly: "How could that be possible? I know you are doing this for our own good. You are just pretending to do this for Representative Zhang."

Li Aiguo narrowed his eyes and looked at him. This guy looked big and strong, but he also had a lot of evil intentions?
Seeing that Li Aiguo didn't respond, Chen Dapao squatted on the ground and said to himself: "Driver Li, our assault team has been formed. There are 120 people in total. As long as the ship docks, we have to unload it."

Li Aiguo glared: "Why are you telling me this? I'm not a member of your grain unloading team."

Chen Dapao didn't dare to get angry: "In order to facilitate the quick unloading of the ship, a gangway was used this time. I suggested giving each member of the assault team a rope around their waist, but Representative Zhang rejected it."

Li Aiguo stood up suddenly and said angrily: "He even removed the most basic protective measures. Isn't he afraid of accidents?!"

Chen Dapao: "Now Representative Zhang has gone to the headquarters. As long as Team Leader Liu agrees, we should unload the food."

Li Aiguo looked at Chen Dapao, then suddenly squatted down again and smiled: "Captain Chen, are you going to use me as a gun?!"

Chen Dapao sighed: "Comrade driver, you may not know that those of us who came to join the grain unloading team this time are all activists from our unit and the commune.

As long as Representative Zhang gives the order, we have to charge forward even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead.

I am a single person and if I am full, the whole family will not be hungry, so it doesn't matter.

The key is that there are many young guys in the team who have just gotten married.

I am"

Li Aiguo sneered: "You want me to offend Representative Zhang again, and then have Representative Zhang send you to arrest me so that you can ask for a reward, right?"

Chen Dapao was speechless for a moment, and then he saw Li Aiguo's figure disappear into the strong wind. His voice came from the wind: "Let's see if your rope is strong enough."

Chen Dapao was stunned for a while, muttering: "This driver is tough on the outside but kind on the inside."

Li Aiguo knew very well that he would definitely offend Representative Zhang this time.

He also thought about not interfering in other people's business, but he couldn't convince himself that he could just sit by and watch the accident happen.

This time Li Aiguo did not go directly to see the commander-in-chief, Team Leader Liu.

His current identity is just a small train driver. Even if he finds Team Leader Liu, Team Leader Liu may not listen to him.

Back on the train, Li Aiguo asked Huang Jing to find paper and pen to write a letter, in which he clearly explained the structural principles and functions of the rail crane.

The dangers of unloading grain by manpower in rough seas were also analyzed in detail.

"Master, Team Leader Liu will definitely accept your opinion this time." Huang Jing had already learned the ins and outs of the matter and was very dissatisfied with Representative Zhang's approach.

"Director Zhang has now returned to the Jincheng Branch. I plan to personally deliver this letter to the headquarters and give it to Team Leader Liu."

After writing the letter, Li Aiguo put the envelope in his pocket, stood up and prepared to leave the locomotive.

Liu Qingquan, Lao Zheng, Huang Jing, her assistant driver and the fireman all followed.

"Driver Li, we'll go with you."

After everyone learned the whole story, they all felt that Representative Zhang was too reckless.

They knew that getting involved in local affairs might cause trouble, but they stood up without hesitation. "Okay, let's do it together!" Li Aiguo accepted the favor, took them off the train, and ran towards the Port Authority.

Although the wind was howling, people were still coming and going at the entrance of the Port Authority.

Li Aiguo and his men were about to enter the Port Authority but were stopped by the security officer.

"Comrade, which department are you from?"

"Train drivers, we are train drivers. We have transportation work to report to the commander-in-chief." Huang Jing took the initiative to step forward: "Please inform us."

As a female comrade, she easily won the trust of the security officer.

The security officer went to report, and came back nodding his head: "The commander-in-chief is in the office, you guys go in."

Li Aiguo led a few people inside. As soon as they entered the gate, a loud shout was heard from a distance.

"Stop them!"

Li Aiguo looked up and saw Representative Zhang and two local comrades coming out of the Port Authority.

It was obvious that the security officers knew Representative Zhang. When they heard the shouting, they immediately rushed over and stopped Li Aiguo and others.

Huang Jing said: "Get out of the way, we want to see the commander-in-chief!"

Lao Zheng, Liu Qingquan and others also wanted to rush in.

The security officer blocked them and warned them: "I'm warning you, if you make trouble again, don't blame us for enforcing the security regulations!"

Seeing that the security officers were getting serious, Li Aiguo grabbed Huang Jing and Lao Zheng and the others.

At this moment, Representative Zhang had already walked over.

He stepped on Li Aiguo and asked, "Little driver, do you want to go to the commander-in-chief to complain about me?"

Li Aiguo did not hide his feelings: "There are obviously better ways to unload the ship, but you didn't use them. I can't just watch you take human lives lightly."

Representative Zhang was overwhelmed when he heard this.

This train driver is so difficult to deal with.

This matter has nothing to do with your railway, why are you meddling in it?

No, this guy still wants to share the credit.

The transportation of grain this time is a major event that concerns countless ordinary people. Once it is done well, it is just a matter of time before we can be awarded with red and green ribbons.

"You are talking nonsense. You are just trying to cause trouble!" Representative Zhang insisted and told the security officers to act quickly.

Li Aiguo also straightened his chest and stretched out his hands: "Come on, put me in handcuffs, take me away!"

Huang Jing, Lao Zheng and Liu Qingquan also stepped forward and shouted at the security officers to arrest them.

Although the security officers gave verbal warnings, they did not dare to actually take action when they saw that Li Aiguo and his men were wearing train driver uniforms.

However, because Representative Zhang was nearby, they did not dare to let them go.

The two sides were in a stalemate for a while.

At this time, Minister Chen, who was in charge of security, also received the news and rushed over to ask the security officer what had happened.

"Little driver, I've already given you a chance. Do you think that just because you're a railway worker, you can disobey our local rules?"

Representative Zhang pointed at Li Aiguo and his men and said to Minister Chen: "Minister Chen, our grain unloading team suspects that they are deliberately sabotaging.

In particular, the train driver named Li Aiguo made discouraging remarks in front of his team members many times.

Oppose the idea that man can conquer nature, work hard and strive to be the best.

This shows that there is something seriously wrong with him.

I suggest you arrest him immediately and interrogate him strictly to find out if there is anyone behind this."

Representative Zhang was indeed a vicious person. As soon as he opened his mouth, he accused Li Aiguo of being Dieter, which also shocked Minister Chen.

He was also a member of the grain transport team and was aware of the disputes between the railway and the local grain unloading teams.

Comrades on the railway were accused and tortured to death just for raising objections. This is too dark.

Especially since this matter has nothing to do with the train driver.

People can just lie down and sleep on the train, and even if an accident really happens, it will not affect their eating white flour buns.

It was only because I was worried about something happening that I ran back and forth in the strong wind.

As a result, in Representative Zhang's opinion, it became an act of disrupting grain transportation.

However, Representative Zhang is the head of the grain unloading team and a local leader, so Minister Chen couldn't directly reject him.

"Don't be angry, Lao Zhang. This may just be a misunderstanding. The comrades on the railway are all trustworthy comrades. It is impossible for them to collude with the enemy. Your view may be a little biased."

"Okay, even you guys at the port are on the side of the railway now. Good, good, good."

Representative Zhang first glanced at Minister Chen with resentment, then glared at Li Aiguo and said, "You are so lucky. I don't have time to get angry with you now."

After saying this, he left with his hands behind his back and his local comrades.

After Representative Zhang left, Minister Chen asked about the specific identities of Li Aiguo and the others and said, "You want to see the commander-in-chief, right? Follow me."

Minister Chen asked the security officers to make way, and took Li Aiguo and others to the second floor of the Port Authority's office and knocked on the door of an office.

He asked Li Aiguo and others to wait outside the office for a while.

He went into the office and explained the whole story to the commander-in-chief, Director Liu.

"Let them in."

Li Aiguo brought Huang Jing and others into the office.

He didn't say anything more and directly handed the materials to the commander-in-chief.

"Comrade Commander, it is OK to use a crane."

Before he could finish his words, two whistles were heard outside.

The sound of the whistle was deafening.

"The Amazon will be docking soon!" Li Aiguo's face changed.

Thinking of what Representative Zhang said before he left, I finally understood why he gave up pestering me.

The commander-in-chief felt that there was no need to open the materials at this time and wanted to hand them back to Li Aiguo.

"Comrade driver, the first batch of commandos will start unloading food soon. The plan has been arranged and it cannot be changed."

Li Aiguo did not take the materials, but shook his head with a wry smile.

It was the first time he felt so powerless.

If this mission was hosted by the department, he could completely exert influence through the department.

But this time the mission is a local mission.

If Representative Zhang is really Dieter, he can let the weather station intervene and force Representative Zhang to do the deed directly.

But although Representative Zhang is not a good person, he is not a bad guy either.

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Li Aiguo thought of various plans, but none of them could be completed in a short time.

"Comrade driver, the food is about to be unloaded, please return to your work posts." The commander-in-chief was about to go to the scene to keep an eye on it, and at this moment he stood up.

Li Aiguo said: "Commander-in-chief, can you arrange some doctors and nurses at the grain unloading site?"

The commander-in-chief nodded: "This idea is feasible. Unloading cargo is a dangerous thing in itself."

He pondered for a moment, picked up the phone, shook it, and dialed the number of the Port Authority Hospital.

"Hello, Dean Chen, please send a medical team immediately with emergency medicines and medical equipment to the port to wait."

Seeing this, Huang Jing pulled Li Aiguo's arm and said, "Master, you have done everything you can. We still have to perform the driving mission. Let's go back."

Lao Zheng and Liu Qingquan also nodded.

In other words, Li Aiguo dared to rush directly to the commander-in-chief and fight with the local leaders.

However, if the dispute continues, not only will the problem not be resolved, but it will also cause disputes between the railway and the local authorities.

"Driver Li, we still have to prepare to load food." Lao Zheng looked at Li Aiguo.

"go back."

Li Aiguo said goodbye to the commander-in-chief, turned around and left the office, heading towards the direction of the train.

Inside the office.

The commander-in-chief watched his back disappear at the door and suddenly sat down on a chair.

"Old Chen, did I make a mistake this time?"

He took the material, rubbed it with his palms, and murmured, "Maybe this thing is really useful?"

"Commander-in-chief, we can't help it. The city has mobilized more than a thousand people to complete the unloading of grain. If we cancel such a large-scale event, it will be cancelled. Then our Port Authority..."

Minister Chen stopped talking halfway through.

Some things can only be kept in the heart; speaking them out loud would destroy unity.

Minister Chen looked at the document and added, “Also, it is still uncertain whether this type of crane can be used.

Commander-in-chief, we did not make any mistakes in this matter."

Minister Chen seemed to be comforting the commander-in-chief, but in fact he was convincing himself.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, let's go to the scene and keep an eye on it."

(End of this chapter)