Scholars in the courtyard

"It's not like it can't be done."

  The voice was soft and casual.

  But in the ears of a few people, it was a strong sense of confidence.

  What they didn't know was that Yang Xiaotao's confidence came from the system and the design drawings of the turbojet engine in space.

  Yes, he has ready-made drawings, which are still ahead of his time.

  If you give him time to understand it thoroughly, it will not be difficult to design it.

  But, now is not the time.

  Because with his current ability as an eighth-level engineer, his research on this set of design drawings is only superficial.

  If you can’t study it thoroughly yourself, how can you come up with it?
  This is why he wants to upgrade.

  Only by upgrading the system, gaining more knowledge and experience with the help of the system, and improving one's abilities can these rewarded goodies be turned into actual benefits.

  And this is what he wants to do.

  The scene was silent again, except for the engine which was still humming, black smoke was discharged from the chimney, and there was a smell of diesel burning all around.

  Director Zheng looked at Yang Xiaotao from the side. Although he knew that the son-in-law of Lao Ran's family was great, and although he had seen Yang Xiaotao's strong design ability, he knew too much about the design of turbojet engines.

  Because this is what he is presiding over now.

  It has previously obtained the P-13 turbojet engine provided by the alliance, and wants to develop its own turbojet engine on this basis. This is also the reason for the joint research and development between the Third Machinery Department and the Logistics Department.

  Because of this, he knew how difficult it was.

  Even with the reference of drawings, Yang Xiaotao could not make it, but Yang Xiaotao said it with such certainty, which made him feel like a young man is not afraid of tigers when he is a newborn calf.

  But these words were spoken by Yang Xiaotao, and they gave him the illusion that this kid could do it.

  In fact, it wasn't just him. Liu Huaimin, Chen Gong and others were listening, and their first impression was that what Yang Xiaotao said was true.

  But when I turned around and thought about it, I rejected the matter in my heart.

  There is no way, that is the engine of the aircraft, not as simple as a diesel engine.

  Besides, the premise of Yang Xiaotao's words is information and time.

  If you give him ten to eight years, he might actually be able to make it.

  For those who have been working for ten or eight years, it is better to stay in the machinery factory and build more cylinder diesel engines.

  "Okay, haha, good boy, ambitious."

  Mr. Zhang suddenly laughed, and his eyes became softer and softer when he looked at Yang Xiaotao, and he became more and more appreciative.

  Mr. Huang also laughed, "Don't be arrogant, take it step by step. When the design is really finished, I will take you to the Three Machinery Department to ask for benefits and sell it at a good price."

  Mr. Huang interrupted, and Mr. Zhang immediately laughed.

  "Build the transport vehicle as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, just ask."

  "Also, give me a copy of the drawings of your engine."

  Yang Xiaotao looked at Mr. Huang, who nodded and said, "Chief, there are still difficulties. It's those alloy materials. If we don't have enough of them, we can't make them."

  "It's easy to talk about the materials. Your First Machinery Department also got a lot of benefits this time. We will come up with some more here. I believe it can hold up for a while."

  Mr. Huang smiled bitterly on the side. The materials he finally got were probably going to fly again.

  However, good steel is used on the blade, and it is not a loss if it is used on this engine.

  What to do when you run out of these materials?
  Neither of them mentioned it, because it was useless to say so. Apart from using foreign exchange to purchase imports, they could only rely on domestic metallurgical comrades, hoping that they would solve the material problem as soon as possible.

  "As long as we have the materials, there will be no problem with our production here."

  Yang Xiaotao guaranteed on behalf of the machinery factory, and Mr. Huang nodded.

  Then Mr. Zhang left first. He wanted to go back and give the drawing to professionals to study it carefully, hoping to get some inspiration.

  After Mr. Zhang left, Mr. Huang stayed in the machinery factory. In his words, he was in charge of the work.

  Lao Xia went to the northwest, and now the machinery factory needs him to take charge.

  Liu Huaimin naturally agreed with this. With the boss here, some matters no longer need to be reported over the phone and can be solved directly in person, which actually improves work efficiency.

  Just after Huang Laojiang reported the news that the eight-cylinder diesel engine had been developed by the Machinery Factory, Zhang Lao also passed the news to the 59 production plant in Lucheng.

  Lucheng, Type 59 production workshop.

  Workshop director Lao Yu is worried about the Type 59 semi-finished products on the production line.

  The reason for this worry is simple: insufficient materials.

  Without sufficient materials, the semi-finished products on these production lines cannot be called Type 59, and the supply tasks required by the military cannot be completed, and they cannot account for them.

  We can ask the logistics to send resources here, and the logistics comrades will also be worried.

  Because many key parts are imported from the alliance.

  Later, the other party cut off the supply of goods, and they had no choice but to find a way out on their own, asking various domestic factories to help process parts.

  However, where the domestic factory production technology is, it is not as good as their factory.

  "Ugh!"

  Looking at the workers who had nothing to do, the director could only sigh and ask people to come down and rest until the parts were shipped before installing them.

  "Director, when will the materials for this engine be ready?"

  As soon as he was ordered to rest, the technician Lao He on the side came over and complained, "Why have I been working off and on for the past three days?"

  A lot of people gradually gathered around him, and when they heard Lao He's complaints, they began to complain, "Yes, it's not just the engine, but also the transmission and gearbox. You only get a small amount every time, and if you make dozens of them, they will be gone." , it’s simply not enough for us to use.”

  "Yes, how can we complete our mission if this continues?"

  The complaints of several people soon became the talk of the entire workshop.

  Director Lao Yu is also like this.

  This has happened more and more frequently in the past two years. Last week, I worked for three days and took the remaining four days off.

  The reason is naturally that the production components below are restricted, and the reason for the restriction is the weakness of basic industrial processing.

  This weakness is not that it cannot be made, but more that it is not durable.

  Nowadays, the products they produce must be strictly inspected for quality.

  Even so, there are still many failed Type 59s that need to be returned to the factory for repairs. Therefore, if we want to solve the problem, we can only build and develop from the foundation bit by bit.

  Only by laying a solid foundation can we build a tall building.

  This is no longer something their factory can decide.

  "Let's all rest."

  Old Yu glanced at everyone, "What's going on in the country that you don't know yet?"

  "Being able to provide us with this is something we have to squeeze out of our teeth. It's difficult for us, but it's even more difficult for our brothers at home."

  Lao He and others stopped talking. They just grumbled and complained.

  I have no resentment toward the comrades who provided the materials.

  "Director, Director!"

  While everyone was talking, a young man ran over quickly from outside. When passing by the machines in the workshop, he nimbly avoided them.

  "What's the matter? You're running so fast."

  Director Yu saw the visitor coming over, it was Xiao Ma, secretary to the factory director.

  "Director, the factory director just received news from Sijiucheng that the machinery factory in Sijiucheng has produced an eight-cylinder diesel engine and wants you to go there."

  "What? An eight-cylinder engine?"

  "Yes, I heard the factory director say, something with 800 horsepower, I want you to go over there as soon as possible."

  Old Yu suppressed his doubts and hurriedly walked to the factory director's office.

  The pony behind him wanted to keep up, but he was being pulled by the people around him.

  "Pony, what's going on?"

  Lao He asked, and Xiao Ma quickly told the news he knew before leaving the workshop and going back to inquire about the news.

  "Lao He, is what he said true?"

  Lao He shook his head, "It feels like it's true. But it's a bit unbelievable."

  The people around were silent for a moment, and suddenly someone said, "Yes, we have been producing here for so many years and have seen all kinds of engines, but an 800-horsepower engine is an eight-cylinder diesel engine. Why is it so unbelievable?"

  "Yeah, our twelve-cylinder engine can't even reach 600 horsepower, but his eight-cylinder engine can?"

  "I can't believe it."

  There were a lot of discussions in the workshop, and a meeting was also going on in the factory director's office.

  "This is the news from Mr. Zhang, it shouldn't be false."

  The thin man sitting at the top had long, black hair, but his eyes were bloodshot.

  Recently, due to production problems, I have stayed up all night and made many phone calls to communicate.

  "Lao Yu, tell me."

  "Director, you have to see this with your own eyes to be sure. Otherwise, I don't know."

  Lao Yu said cautiously, feeling shocked at first hearing the news.

  In his mind, or in the minds of everyone present, there will be a simple measure.

  That is, can you, an eight-cylinder guy, be better than our twelve-cylinder guy?
  It is this kind of mentality that makes it difficult for people here to convince themselves.

  "What's your opinion?"

  The factory director looked around and finally put it on the factory secretary, "Old Tan, please tell me your opinion."

  The equally thin but short middle-aged man next to him nodded slowly, then looked at everyone before speaking.

  "I believe Mr. Zhang's information is accurate, and I also believe that domestic machinery factories are indeed capable of producing this kind of engine."

  "Although, this horsepower is a bit amazing."

  Everyone nodded.

  "But, what's the use to us?"

  "We can't replace the mature production technology of the Type 59. That would be more gain than loss."

  "but."

  The secretary shouted loudly, and everyone around him was startled.

  "The other party actually made such a good engine, but we have stagnated. What does this mean? It means that we are not very motivated and lack enthusiasm for work."

  The secretary slapped the table, and everyone looked stern.

  Many technicians involved in engine development lowered their heads.

  Their factory not only produces engines, but also undertakes some of the research and development tasks of the third engine department.

  And after so many years, every year we talk about research and development, but every year we say no.

  Now a machinery factory suddenly appeared and it was successful.

  Isn't this a slap in their face?

  Fortunately, the engine made by the other party only has eight cylinders.

  The factory director looked at everyone and said nothing.

  After the meeting was dismissed, the factory director and secretary stopped Lao Yu and said, "This time the leader asked us to go to an individual organization to learn how to shoot the drawings."

  "After discussing with Lao Han, I think it's more appropriate for you to go."

  Director Yu nodded after hearing this, "Okay, no problem."

  "Go to the Sijiucheng headquarters and see if there is anything we can learn from this drawing."

  "Also, report our situation to our superiors so that more supplies can be allocated as soon as possible."

  "Our production tasks cannot be delayed any longer!"

  After emphasizing again, Lao Yu returned, "I understand. Let's take a closer look at how they designed it this time."

  "Okay, hard work!"