Crimson Dawn

Chapter 69

Qin Tongren wore a braid, and all the comrades in the Tianjin Machinery Bureau also wore braids.Chen Ke has been afraid to ask a question, is it safe to drive a bed with braids?

Chen Ke grew up in the family home of the diesel engine factory, and the female workers in the metalworking workshop also had braids.Long hair in a ponytail is not allowed to drive a bed.At that time, boys' short hair like hair was not popular at that time, so female workers also felt very embarrassed at that time.If the hair can't be tied up, the hair will hang in front of the eyes from time to time, which will delay the work.The hair is too long and it is troublesome to tie it up.Because the workshop stipulates that when working, long hair must be worn in the overalls.The examples of female workers whose long hair gets caught in machine tools, resulting in horrific workplace injuries, are truly appalling.But Qin Tongren and other workers wore braids, and Chen Ke felt that something was wrong.What do you do when you are working?

Obviously, Chen Ke was overthinking.When the design drawings are made, the workers are divided into two groups, and one group designs.Another group followed Chen Ke to make furnace tiles.The firing of the furnace tiles is not troublesome. There is a brick kiln near the factory, and several groups of furnace tiles were quickly fired in batches.These jobs are less demanding on braids.

When it was time to start work, everyone skillfully coiled their braids around their necks, and the ends of the braids were fixed with hairpins, which was a good idea.Chen Ke's original attempt to persuade everyone to cut their braids failed.Not only that, the comrades are working in good condition, and the equipment is basically formed in only four days.The steel frame was replaced by a wooden frame, which was much larger.The perforated sledgehammer became an iron-clad mallet, weighted with stones.Seeing comrades transform their original designs into new ones full of Chinese flavor, Chen Ke was speechless.

These days, Chen Ke organizes the lives of his comrades according to the factory management model of the new era, that is to say, he gets up at 07:30 in the morning, runs for 10 minutes collectively, and then washes up together.There is no toothpaste these days, I brush my teeth with a cloth.After the briquette stove in the factory is repaired, it is much more convenient to boil water.Everyone takes turns cooking three meals a day. In the morning, one, three, five is noodle soup, steamed buns and pickles.[-] is millet porridge, pickles and steamed buns.At noon, there are steamed buns and stir-fried vegetables, four dishes and one soup, and there must be a meat dish.In the evening, the noon dishes are heated up, and then a soup is made.

After breakfast, we started work on time at 08:30.Sing "We Workers Have Power" twice before starting work.When teaching this song, everyone still felt awkward.But after learning this song, comrades fell in love with it immediately.At the beginning, it was sung before work started, and the next day, some people started to sing during work and leisure. Three days later, everyone started to sing at night when they had nothing to do. "We workers have power, hey! We workers have power! Every day is busy with work, hey! Every day is busy with work..."

Listening to this generous and heroic song echoing in the dormitory, Chen Ke believed in the saying, "People need some spirit." This group of comrades with braids is enough to prove this.

Putting aside the braid drama, if you really ask the young men of the 21st century a question-"Do you like the Qing Dynasty?" It is estimated that more than 95% of them will clearly say, "I don't like it".This dynasty that started with killing and surrendered to foreign countries was silently destroyed.Even the very few elders of the Manchu Qing Dynasty lamented that when the Ming Dynasty collapsed, it was in full swing.The fall of the Qing Dynasty is like dust and dust.The officials, the army, and the gentry who were once the pillars of the country all abandoned the Qing Dynasty.If it was an organization as powerful as the CCP that destroyed the Manchu Qing, it might have saved the Manchu Qing some face.In the Revolution of [-], those who launched the Wuchang Uprising were just a few unknown people, and these people did not have a prominent reputation afterwards.The very few initiators triggered the collapse of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.The Manchu Qing regime was thrown into the garbage dump of history like shit.

Like ordinary history buffs, Chen Ke lamented the fall of the Ming Dynasty, but expressed joy at the fall of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.In such a mood, those officials and backbones in the Qing Dynasty were also despised by Chen Ke.Chen Ke sometimes thinks that anyone with braids on their heads has nothing to admire.It is really not worth affirming to risk one's life for a garbage regime.But Chen Ke really couldn't despise Qin Tongren.Chen Ke could not despise these comrades from Tianjin Machinery Bureau.

These comrades are really good people, they love their jobs, love their country, and have fought against foreign invaders.If they are not from the Qing Dynasty, but citizens of the Republic, they are definitely heroes.

Maybe my own understanding of the world is wrong. In every era, people should be exactly the same in terms of pursuing an "equality and happiness" life.The only difference is that of the era itself.Perhaps this is the real reason why Chen Ke feels that everything is not going well these days.

As if to confirm Chen Ke's self-criticism, after the equipment was basically built, Qin Tongren suddenly asked Chen Ke to pick up the machine together.This is an old steam engine transported by train.Apart from the steam engine knowledge that he had learned in textbooks, Chen Ke had no practical understanding of steam engines. His only experience was sitting on the locomotive with his father when he was a child, and he learned to shovel coal into the boiler.Ever since he was a child, he followed his father all over the country during the winter and summer vacations. Chen Ke also used this kind of coal shoveling game to pay a little fee.

Looking at this steam engine, which can be described as dilapidated, Chen Ke didn't know whether to ask "Is this machine usable?" or "Mr. Qin, why are you spending so much money?"

"Wen Qing, I didn't spend a lot of money. This machine has been scrapped for more than two years. When I bought it, I only spent a few dozen taels of silver." Qin Tongren said calmly.

"Is it convenient to repair?" Even though Chen Ke had all kinds of thoughts, he could only choke out this sentence in the end.

Qin Tongren didn't say anything more, he directed people to send the machine to a special heavy-duty ox cart. More than 20 great guys first tied the machine ropes, and then lifted them layer by layer with levers like Shiliu lifted a big sedan chair. With a roar, more than 20 people exerted their strength at the same time, and actually lifted this ton-heavy steam engine. Woke up.Of course, it is impossible for even twenty young men to transport the steam engine from the train station to the factory.Not far away, a widened and thickened four-wheeled ox cart was parked there.

Other ox carts are powered by one ox or two oxen, but this one has two rows of front and back, each with two oxen.It even used four cows as power.The car body is all thickened, more than twice as thick as a normal car.The whole body is painted black with oil to prevent the wood from decaying, and the heavy feeling can be known just by looking at it.The one-meter-high wheels are even more solid and heavy.Instead of rubber tires, iron sheets are used to wrap the hoops.At first glance, it is by no means ordinary.

Chen Ke was taken aback by the bullock cart.Such a powerful bullock cart may not be cheaper than a small truck in the 21st century.But in the 21st century, a shabby little truck can carry this steam engine.Chen Ke finally understood the significance of steel to a country.A shabby pick-up truck is a thousand times better than this heavy-duty bullock cart.Chen Ke was in awe of the power of industry in such a situation.Bad pickup truck wins.

And fortunately, there are such heavy-duty vehicles in Beijing. If you pay a lot of money in other places, you will not be able to find such vehicles that can transport steam engines.It must be industrialized, Chen Ke shouted in his heart.

Although it was early winter, the boys did not wear cotton jackets, presumably because they were afraid of wearing them down.Wearing waistcoats with bulging shoulder muscles, they tried their best to transport the steam engine out one by one, then walked up the dirt slopes on both sides of the cart and unloaded the steam engine on the cart.The handlebar type is in his 30s and looks smart and capable.To be able to drive this magnificent heavy-duty ox cart, he is also extremely proud.First, he jumped onto the driver's seat with a light jump, and skillfully swung the long whip with the handlebar style, and the whip tip rang crisply in the air.With a yell, the handlebar began to drive the four cows in front of the car.

There are other bullock carts along the way, compared with this cart, they are like toys.Pedestrians on the side of the road all stared at him, making a mess.Qin Tongren and Chen Ke followed behind the car, looking at Chen Ke with a confused expression, Qin Tongren asked: "Is Mr. Chen very strange, why do I do this. I must think I have ulterior motives."

"That's right." Chen Ke didn't lie.

"When I first met Wen Qing, you still remember what you said about the significance of briquettes." Qin Tongren said.This was the first time he called Chen Ke directly.

Of course Chen Ke remembered, he said that many times, and wrote a manuscript to figure it out in detail.Speaking of it with both emotion and emotion, and with something to say, it is estimated that it is comparable to the propaganda of MLM.The first time I saw Qin Tongren, in order to boost the morale of everyone, Chen Ke was even more reasonable.The use of briquette can greatly save fuel, and by the way, it can stimulate the operation of an entire industrial chain.It is a harmless project.In order to emphasize the significance of briquettes, Chen Ke even used words like "benefit the country and the people".

Looking back at that time, colleagues responded well.It's just that Qin Tongren didn't show anything special at that time, and he didn't expect that he cared so much about this matter in his heart.

"Master He wrote to me a while ago, saying that Mr. Chen is a rare talent and asked me to come and help you. Mr. He's father took good care of me back then, otherwise I would definitely not have the reason to come to such a small factory. "Qin Tongren's tone contained a kind of arrogance, which Chen Ke didn't dislike.

"After I came back from Germany, I always hoped to start large-scale machinery production. Instead of this kind of manual workshop production, although we had to change Mr. Chen's design, the more I think about it, the more I think Mr. Chen's design It is exquisite. Fully automatic coal powder filling and automatic coal discharge system, I have never seen such ingenious design ideas in other places.”

Chen Ke grew up in a diesel engine factory since he was a child. When he was 10 years old, he had already started to learn how to turn on the machine tool and play with the micrometer.He has been to every workshop.Then one of his pastimes became learning to draw.Compared with equipment such as diesel engines, equipment such as steam coal mining machines is not difficult at all, but it is a simple joint production.In Chen Ke's future design, the CNC machine tool production line is the ultimate industrial king.But looking at it from another angle, in China in 1905, this design was considered ingenious enough.

"Mr. Chen is not only proficient in machinery, but also has unique insights into the industry. I really didn't come to our factory to make money. Just listening to Mr. Chen's high-level remarks on the establishment of national industrial channels, I was really enlightened. I used to think that doing big things is the only way. Only by saving the country can we develop industry. I never thought that such a small briquette can achieve such a goal. I really admire it. That’s why I want to see how far this briquette plant can achieve.”

Chen Ke smiled, Qin Tongren's enthusiasm was beyond his expectation.It turns out that I also have "bad air".Chen Ke thought to himself mockingly.He didn't have any good intentions when he first planned to build this factory. He just wanted to recruit these people into the business. After the industry failed, he could get a group of urgently needed engineering and technical personnel from among them.But after getting along with these friends, Chen Keka began to feel that what he did was very rude, but he didn't expect that he would really impress Qin Tongren, who was a deputy chief engineer.

"This kind of thing is easier said than done." Chen Ke said apologetically, "I dragged Brother Qin into this pit. Brother Qin is a smart person, so he must have noticed something."

"I noticed...haha." Qin Tongren actually laughed, "Wen Qing must know about the officialdom, and I know some too. If this briquette factory does not make enough money to make money, if it really makes money as Wen Qing said, then it may not be It's a good thing."

"Indeed." Chen Ke felt that this was the normal Qin Tongren.Those who can be the deputy chief engineer are definitely not nerds who don't understand affairs.

"I'm not short of this little money, and I haven't thought about how much money I can make. Seriously, Wen Qing, I'd rather the briquette factory make a lot of money and then be made trouble for."

Chen Ke was shocked by these words, "I said Brother Qin, there is no good result for the public transportation. If you make trouble because of such an idea, there will be no one to support you."

"The country has reached this stage, and it is even more impossible not to make trouble." Qin Tongren was a bit like "I will go with thousands of people".

Chen Ke originally wanted to dissuade him, but after thinking about it, he asked, "I don't know where the crisis in this world comes from, Brother Qin."

"European industry is too powerful. When I was studying in Germany, I was away during my holidays. I saw mines and factories everywhere, and railways everywhere. In the eyes of others, the number of factories is strength, but in my opinion, the one who runs these industries behind the scenes The industrial system is truly remarkable."

Chen Ke has no objection to this. In the 21st century, when European industry was in decline, Germany still maintained a fairly strong industry, which is enough to show its strength.

"If China can't build such a system, it will inevitably perish. So I fully support Wenqing, because Wenqing's words are justified. A small briquette can be linked to the rise and fall of many industries. For this reason, I Never heard of it. Such a project, I want to get it up."

"Brother Qin seems to be advocating industry to save the country."

"Without industry, China will perish."

It was the first time for Chen Ke to see the genuine industrial national salvation faction, and he also found it very interesting.He laughed and said: "Death is only the death of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It is impossible to destroy China. With people like Brother Qin, China will definitely not perish. If it is just the death of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, it may not be a bad thing."

"Hmph, that's what the revolutionary party said. If Wen Qing hadn't been so honest and willing to do things these days, I would think Wen Qing was a revolutionary party."

These words made Chen Ke feel dumbfounded. In Qin Tongren's eyes, he was a real revolutionary party, but he was not a revolutionary party.And the specific reason turned out to be "honest and willing to work."

"The revolutionary party doesn't want to do practical things? It only needs to open its mouth. This is done by begging on the street."

"Wen Qing's words are very humorous." Qin Tongren couldn't help laughing.

Chen Ke originally wanted to persuade Qin Tongren again, hoping to draw him closer to the revolutionary route, but he felt that this entry point was wrong, so he simply stopped talking.

The steam engine was extremely heavy, and it took a lot of effort to transport it to the factory.Comrades from the factory came out to watch one after another. The steam engine was not a surprise to these people, but this bullock cart made everyone admire it.The ropes and levers were still there, and the workers were organized and disciplined. Under Chen Ke's command, after several attempts, everyone finally unloaded the steam engine and transported it into the yard.

Having bought a lot of anthracite, Qin Tongren simply repaired the steam engine and let it run for a trial run.After filling in the coal, it didn't take long for the steam engine to start working.Chen Ke secretly asked Qin Tongren, "Brother Tongren, didn't you say that the steam engine is broken?"

"It was really broken when I bought it." Qin Tongren gave Chen Ke such an answer.

So you have already fixed it, Chen Ke thought. "Then let's start the installation and debugging."

The debugging process is long, and it takes a process for any design to become a reality.In this process, not only the equipment has to be debugged, but even the design has to be changed.This is the case with larger devices, and it's not uncommon for the end result to be unrecognizable from the original design.

Just two days after starting the commissioning, that is, on November 11, Qin Tongren told Chen Ke that a friend came to visit at noon. At 1:10, the friend arrived on time.Qin Tongren's introduction is very simple, this brother is a Juren.The surname is Shang and the name is Yuan, and the word is Wangshan.It is really surprising to bring such a gentleman to this briquette factory.These days, being admitted to Juren means stepping into the bureaucratic class.Normally speaking, Jinshi are already absolute officials.But the number of Jinshi is not enough.In the county magistrate class, as long as they are willing to spend money, many county magistrates come from Juren background.Recruiting talents is the real source of grassroots officials.

Chen Ke didn't know much about the control of the Qing Dynasty, and he didn't want to spend too much time understanding it.But he also knew one thing, the officials and officials in the Qing Dynasty were not of the same system.Different from the model of the integration of officials and officials in New China, the officials of the Qing Dynasty were admitted through the imperial examination, and the officials were recruited through various channels.Juren can directly become an official, and unless a small official encounters some special opportunities, he will be a small official for the rest of his life.

It is really a very strange thing that Qin Tongren actually found a Juren to come to the honeycomb coal factory.

Shang Yuan is tall and slender, in his 30s, with a long face, high forehead, high nose bridge, slightly triangular eyes, calm eyes and indifferent expression.It looks like it has the style of raising people.After politely announcing their names to each other with Chen Ke, Shang Yuan didn't say anything, and Chen Ke didn't know what to say to the Juren master, so he quickly turned cold.

Hua Jimao is also a Juren, but he is a Wu Juren, and with Hua Jimao's enthusiastic personality, Chen Ke only calls Hua Jimao "Hua Juren" when he is joking.Hua Ji Mao never cared about this.Facing Shang Yuan and Shang Juren, Chen Ke would not be so stupid as to make jokes.As the middleman, Qin Tongren led the two of them to the dormitory.It was a quiet place to talk about things.

Shang Yuan doesn't like to talk, but loves to observe.Seeing Shang Yuan, Chen Ke naturally showed all the places he could see, but didn't say a word.Not only that, when Qin Tongren introduced the situation of the briquette factory and the significance of the briquette, Shang Yuan just listened and did not express his opinion at all.

Except for work, Qin Tongren seldom speaks.This Shang Juren seems to be more silent than Qin Tongren.Just as Chen Ke defined Shang Yuan, he heard Shang Yuan speak.This is a Shangqiu dialect.

Shang Yuan is not very optimistic about the future of the honeycomb coal plant, and he still expresses his views directly.In the impression formed by Chen Ke's reading, these high-level intellectuals don't like to express their views directly.They either quote the scriptures and quote the classics, which is too big and inappropriate, or they push and procrastinate and refuse to express their views.Shang Yuanju completely overturned Chen Ke's stereotype.

"This honeycomb coal plant can't be done!" Shang Yuan expressed his attitude straightforwardly.

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