Siheyuan: Steel Mill Engineer

Chapter 13: First
Around ten o'clock in the morning, the leader of the higher-level department finally arrived.

Not only leaders from the Ministry of Metallurgy, but also leaders from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Light Industry came. It seems that the superiors still attach great importance to agricultural production.

"Welcome all leaders to visit and give us guidance."

Director Yang and a group of factory leaders greeted their superiors at the door.

"Xiao Yang, it's getting late. Let's go check out the machines first. Our superiors attach great importance to these two machines. If they can really be used on site, your factory will have made a great contribution." The head of the Ministry of Metallurgy patted Director Yang on the shoulder and said.

"We didn't find a wheat field with this combine harvester, so we didn't verify it. But we have tried the rotary tiller in the suburbs. A field of dozens of acres was plowed in just one afternoon. With that speed and the fineness of the soil, it must be a good field." Director Yang said, patting his chest.

"Have you tried it? How deep can you plow the field?" asked the big shot from the Ministry of Agriculture.

"Let our designer Comrade Yang Zhenyu explain this. He designed both machines and he is the most familiar with them," said Director Yang.

"The designed depth is 28 centimeters. However, because it is the first product, there are still some flaws, so it can only be 25 centimeters. We asked the villagers, and they said that this depth is completely suitable for planting wheat. The soil is very fluffy, which is conducive to germination of seedlings," explained Yang Zhenyu.

"Good, very good. The germination rate is the most important. Only with the germination rate can the harvest be guaranteed. Very good." The head of the Ministry of Agriculture nodded with satisfaction.

"In fact, I have to thank Director Yang and the factory leadership team for their support, which allowed me to concentrate on research. Otherwise, these two projects might not have been completed so quickly. Moreover, with the support of Director Yang and the team, the fertilizer equipment project is almost complete. If it goes well, we should be able to conduct tests within this month. However, let's be conservative. There will definitely be no problem next month." Yang Zhenyu said with a smile.

The machines were all installed on tractors. Yang Zhenyu was worried that others would not be able to assemble them, so he did not disassemble them after they were assembled.

When the leaders saw the two machines, their eyes lit up.

"There are large combine harvesters abroad. I have read related reports before. However, they did not export them to us, saying it was a technological blockade and not giving us any chance. I was extremely envious at that time. Now our country has machines designed and produced by ourselves. You really give us a boost." The head of the Ministry of Agriculture said excitedly while touching the machine.

For these big guys, most of them come from the military and pay more attention to practicality.

"Leaders, let's go take a look at our machines first. If there are no problems, we can take them away for verification in the afternoon," said Director Yang.

"Everyone, let's go and take a look at the machines first. I think the steel mill will give us a surprise this time." The head of the Ministry of Metallurgy said directly to the other heads.

"We are all serving the people. Besides, Chief Yang has spent a lot of time and effort on these two projects. If I were not thick-skinned, I am afraid these two projects would not have fallen to our steel rolling mill." Director Yang said half-jokingly.

"Let's go and take a look." The head of the Ministry of Agriculture was the most anxious.

"Haha, you, Xiao Yang, are still trying to fool me. Don't worry, I will never forget the benefits of your factory. However, I also know about Chief Yang's affairs. This project has nothing to do with you. Any factory can do it. Am I right, Comrade Xiao Yang?" The boss of the Ministry of Metallurgy said with a smile.

What the bigwigs in the Ministry of Agriculture are concerned about now is the germination rate. As long as the germination rate keeps up, the grain yield can keep up.

Everyone carries him in a fancy sedan chair, and Director Yang can mention him in front of the leaders and praise him repeatedly, which is a great honor for him.

Yang Zhenyu naturally wanted to praise the factory director and the team.

This is cooperation. "Fertilizer production equipment? Have you developed it?" This is what the head of the Ministry of Agriculture was concerned about first.

"Well, there is no problem with the design drawing. I have also made a model. Now it's the actual operation. The factory is producing related parts. The specific progress is under the charge of Director Yang and others. I am only responsible for the technical part." Yang Zhenyu said with his hands spread out.

"Dear leaders, the production of these components has been almost completed, except for a few key components that are not easy to produce, so the progress has been delayed. However, it will be done soon. The production of the components can be completed in three days at most. By then, the third department will definitely be able to keep up with the progress." Director Yang said very confidently.

"Okay, your steel rolling mill is really great. I'll be waiting for your good news." The leader of the Ministry of Agriculture nodded.

"This rotary tiller is probably our first invention, right?" said the big boss of the Ministry of Light Industry while touching the rotary tiller.

"Not really. Foreign countries have already started researching this type of rotary tiller. However, their technology is still immature and cannot be applied to large fields. We can be said to have taken the lead," said Yang Zhenyu.

"Well, that's a good thing. This machine has more export value and it's a good opportunity to make money from foreigners." said the boss of the Ministry of Light Industry.

"How do you plan to build this branch factory?" asked the leader of the Ministry of Metallurgy.

"For the time being, we don't have that many workers. We plan to expand the size of the branch factory by 6,000 people. When the production capacity is fully utilized, we will strive to produce thousands of machines every year." Director Yang said after a moment of hesitation.

"It's not enough. You need to guarantee at least 5,000. Otherwise, this project will require other factories to join in." The head of the Ministry of Agriculture immediately denied Director Yang's figure.

"Let's study it further." Director Yang said, gritting his teeth.

Yang Zhenyu did not participate in the discussion of these matters. These were things that the leaders should do, and he thought it was better not to get involved.

"Well, you should study it carefully. Our country is too big and we need a large number of machines. If each commune has one machine, with so many communes across the country, it won't work if the production capacity is too low." said the head of the Ministry of Agriculture.

It is impossible to meet the national demand at once, even if we build more factories, not to mention that there are also export plans.

But given enough time, more machines can be produced.

At noon, the leaders had a small meal in a private room in the third canteen, and then asked someone to come and drive the two machines away.

The subsequent verification work is the responsibility of the leaders, and Yang Zhenyu and others cannot participate.

However, they will definitely receive rewards.

Yang Zhenyu will be busy next, after all, he has to prepare the plan and application for the new project.

It took Yang Zhenyu three consecutive days to write the plan and application.

It was then handed over to Director Yang, who then submitted it to his superiors awaiting approval.

(End of this chapter)