Scholars in the courtyard.

The next day, the weather was a bit cloudy, and the forecast said there would be thunderstorms. When Yang Xiaotao and Yang Xiaotao went out, they brought an umbrella and a poncho.

The two first went to Ran's house to check on the child, and then Yang Xiaotao came to the machinery factory, transferred people from the security department, and drove a jeep to help Ran Qiuye conduct the investigation.

Afterwards, I communicated with Liu Huaimin and found that everything in the factory was on track, step by step, and the tasks were completed well.

As for the Second Northwest Factory, Yang Youning had already arrived to take charge of the work, but when he called back, he immediately dismissed Liu Huaimin. If Yang Xiaotao hadn't been in the factory, he would have been nagging him.

Fortunately, Lao Yang has adapted to the situation after going out this time. He is making rapid progress in the Second Branch Factory and it is estimated that he will be back soon.

As for other things, the steel plant has arranged two 30-ton converters specifically for the production of copper alloys. However, due to the supply of tungsten, the copper alloy production capacity has not reached the maximum.

Mr. Huang from the First Machinery Department has already coordinated with the companies in the south on this matter, but the extraction of tungsten is not an easy task, not to mention that there are many places across the country that use this material, and some of it has to be exported in exchange for Material foreign exchange.

Among them, the Alloy Bureau will share most of it, which was not stated clearly in the original plan.

Therefore, the number of steel plants that can be allocated is not very large.

Various reasons have resulted in the current insufficient production.

Fortunately, there is an experienced 'Alchemy Furnace' that can handle the raw materials and barely maintain daily supply.

When Liu Huaimin talked about this, the superiors felt that after the establishment of the research institute, the technology of extracting tungsten could be promoted and an extraction workshop should be built next to the steelmaking plant.

Speaking of the Alloy Research Institute, this unit that has high hopes from the First Machinery Department, the Third Machinery Department, the Seventh Machinery Department and the Logistics Department is rising up in the steel plant at a speed visible to the naked eye, with office areas, experimental sites and workshops. , the living area has been planned with the full support of all parties.

Now, as long as the personnel are in place, they can move in and start work.

Yang Xiaotao also has a little expectation for this. After all, the aluminum alloy production process rewarded for the second-level steelmaking proficiency is a good technology. The development of domestic aluminum alloys is still in its infancy. It is just right to bring it out now.

He also took the opportunity to fire the first shot for the institute.

As for the chemical plant, due to the acquisition of new refining equipment, the factory workshop has made adjustments again. Now the output has doubled and has been transported to various gas stations to ensure continuous supply.

During busy farming times, the problem of oil consumption was solved.

As for this new set of oil refining equipment, Yang Xiaotao asked Pang Guo, who was free, to take the people from the R&D department to study and research and try to copy it.

After understanding the general situation, Yang Xiaotao took over the urgent matters from Lou Xiao'e. After finishing them, he went to the Minzu Hotel.

Just when Yang Xiaotao left the machinery factory, in the office of the Northwest Second Machinery Branch, Yang Youning was holding a document and looking at it carefully.

Director Hong was holding a cigarette. When he knew that Yang Youning would come to take charge of the task, Director Hong knew what the people in Sijiu City had planned.

Sure enough, when he saw Director Yang's expression, it was exactly what he thought.

Fortunately, Yang Youning is also an old revolutionary and knows that he is a brick, so he quickly stepped into the role and started presiding over the merger not long after his arrival.

He has started doing these things a long time ago. The local government and Wang Huzi have agreed, so there should be no problems.

But what he didn't expect was that the biggest problem turned out to be Yang Youning.

At this moment, the document Yang Youning was looking at was information about the petrochemical industry in the northwest.

That's right, Yang Youning plans to copy the model of the Sijiucheng General Plant and merge it with a chemical plant. In this way, the steel plant and the chemical plant will serve the machinery plant together. It will be done in one step, saving him the trouble of running back.

If it weren't for the lack of wood here, he would have looked for a lumber factory. After all, in Sijiu City, the craftsmanship of woodworking and painting is not something you can boast about.

"Lao Hong, can't this chemical plant think of a solution?"

Looking at the report carefully, there is really no shortage of oil in the northwest, and there is also plenty of equipment, so there are still many chemical plants.

Director Hong smiled. In his heart, he wanted to get it right in one step, but the reality simply did not allow it.

"Old Yang, I don't dare to say anything else, but there is really nothing extra in this chemical plant."

As he spoke, Director Hong started to count on his fingers, "These chemical plants, apart from providing a small amount of fuel for civilian use, the rest are always provided to the military."

"You also know that there is a lot of consumption involved."

Yang Youning frowned and finally put down the report, "Since there is no way to merge, let's build one ourselves."

"Lao Yang, are you serious?"

Director Hong was a little shocked. This was different from the old Yang in his impression.

"Of course, our Red Star Chemical Plant was not engaged in petrochemical industry at first, so the distillation tower was still built."

"If it can be built in Forty-nine Cities, why can't it be built here?"

As he spoke, Yang Youning picked up the water bottle on the table and took a sip. He looked at the familiar office and slowly got up.

"Besides, we are now going to build a large third-line factory, and the machinery factory is in Forty-Nine City. We should also take some actions to respond to the call."

"Our place is pretty good. We have steel and oil, which are the foundation to ensure the operation of the machine."

Director Hong felt nervous when he heard Yang Youning talking about the third line.

This slogan has been shouted out a long time ago, but...

As a first-line city, coastal cities have developed economies, smooth roads, and are the essence of national industry. If we want to move those factories inland, even into the mountains and valleys, they will not have enough food, clothing, or warmth, and they will not even have a place to live. No, who is willing to go?

At least, many factories remain on the surface and are important research sites, with only some personnel sent to inspect the rear areas.

As for their place, although it is also on the front line, it cannot help but be vast and sparsely populated.

Besides, there is also a small third line here. The machinery factory sent some people from Sijiu City to come here. At least there is no problem with their attitude.

It’s okay to be prepared for danger in times of peace.

Director Hong's evaluation of Yang Youning increased again after hearing Yang Youning's analysis. With this vision, no wonder he was able to become a machine factory. No wonder he was able to lead so many people. He was worthy of being an old revolutionary.

"Okay, let's build a chemical plant."

After being persuaded by Yang Youning, Director Hong also said boldly, anyway, we are all poor and have nothing, starting from scratch, one more is not too much.

But if the industry here is established and perfected, it can persist in the Gobi.

This kind of thing must be done.

Yang Youning also looked serious, "I will contact the main factory and ask the director of the chemical plant to personally bring people here."

"it is good!"

If Yang Xiaotao were here, he would definitely be able to expose Yang Youning's intentions. What vision and third line were just to lure Xu Yuan into trouble. At this time, Yang Youning showed a proud smile.

I have suffered so much sand here, so I have to find a good brother to share the joys and sorrows.

It wasn't that he meant to embarrass Xu Yuanshan, but it just happened and he had no choice but to say it.

On the other side, Yang Xiaotao came to the lobby of the Minzu Hotel. He originally wanted to ask Shi Qingsong about today's mission and where to go, but he was found by Mr. He's security and came to Mr. He's resting place.

"Mr. He."

There was no one else in the room. Mr. He was holding a cigarette holder in his hand and smoking. Yang Xiaotao came forward to talk.

"Sit down, I have something to tell you."

"Chief, just say it."

Hearing that Mr. He also had a mission, Yang Xiaotao couldn't help but get excited.

"We are going to visit the textile factory tomorrow, but after thinking about it, it is still a bit lacking to only visit this one factory, so the three of us discussed it and planned to visit your machinery factory the day after tomorrow. What do you think?"

Mr. He pushed the cigarette case on the table to Yang Xiaotao. It was the kind of red panda that is either green or blue. Yang Xiaotao quickly picked up one and put it in his mouth.

"I visited your place last time and thought it was very good, especially the memorial hall, which can show the spirit of unity, progress, pioneering and innovation of our workers."

"I wonder what you think?"

"Mr. He, in principle, I think there is no problem, but many things in the machinery factory involve important secrets, so you must be prepared in advance."

"And there are more people this time, so preparations have to be more detailed."

Mr. He nodded, "Yes, this is what we are considering, so we asked you to come and discuss it."

Yang Xiaotao thought for a moment, then nodded, "No problem."

Mr. He smiled and said, "Well, you go and prepare now. We will take people there the day after tomorrow."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."

After saying that, Yang Xiaotao got up and left the office, and then returned to the machinery factory again.

He told Liu Huaimin about the visit the day after tomorrow. Fortunately, he had already visited it once. Liu Huaimin did not panic. He just summoned the managers of various departments to explain the situation, and then followed the arrangements for receiving foreign guests last time.

Hide what needs to be hidden, do the work that needs to be done, and always maintain the vigilance that needs to be exercised.

After explaining the details, Yang Xiaotao told everyone to make it clear to his employees that this time he was a friendly young man who had grown up in his childhood. Don't let a stupid young man come out and shout to kill the Japanese when others were visiting.

In that case, things will become more serious.

Although in his heart, Yang Xiaotao was still looking forward to the appearance of this stupid young man.

As radio propaganda, leadership speeches and other means were spread over the machinery factory, everyone had mixed reactions, but they started to arrange the arrangements according to the requirements of the machinery factory.

One day passed, and the arrangements were almost completed, so Yang Xiaotao asked for leave and went home.

When I arrived at Ran's house, I saw the children and then went home to prepare dinner.

In the evening, Ran Qiuye was sent back to the courtyard and will continue tomorrow.

Taking out the data provided by the village and the materials collected, Yang Xiaotao began to help organize it. It was not until midnight that the two of them discussed the framework of the report. The next step was to fill in the material data. This required Ran Qiuye to go to various places to investigate.

After the two of them finished their work, they were sweating from the busy work in the hot summer, so naturally they had to take a shower, and then...

The next day, when Yang Xiaotao got up, Ran Qiuye had already gone out. She had to go to many places today. Fortunately, she had Fatty Ding's support last night. Now Fatty Ding is considered a celebrity around Sijiu City.

Not only did he serve as the director of the grain management office in the town, he also took advantage of the farm to become the 'liaison person' for the villages and towns on the outskirts of Forty-Nine City. Many people wanted to get some Yangcun No. 1 from him.

With Fatty Ding coming forward, these villages must give him some face.

After washing and disposing of the things used last night, Yang Xiaotao went out on his motorcycle.

Just as he arrived at the gate, he saw Xu Yuanshan jumping out of the car behind and striding forward.

"Uncle Xu, why are you free to come here today?"

Yang Xiaotao stepped forward and saw the helplessness on Xu Yuanshan's face.

"What's going on? Something happened to the chemical plant?"

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao tried to guess, but Xu Yuanshan shook his head, "This matter has something to do with Lao Yang."

After saying that, he went straight to the office building and walked into Liu Huaimin's office.

Liu Huaimin was helpless when he saw Xu Yuanshan coming, and then repeated what Yang Youning said on the phone.

"Lao Yang, when did you become so enlightened?"

"Is it possible that if you go out for a trip, your thoughts will be sublimated?"

"Our Four-Nine Cities haven't even started yet. Is he trying to compete for the top spot?"

Yang Xiaotao asked several questions in succession, but Liu Huaimin and Xu Yuanshan shook their heads in silence. They couldn't figure out what Yang Youning was thinking.

There was silence in the office for a moment, and Liu Huaimin leaned on the table and picked up a cigarette, "Maybe this is the request from the northwest guy?"

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao nodded silently, thinking of Wang Huzi's proposal of industrial construction in the northwest, "This is really possible."

Finally, Xu Yuanshan also said, "Since you asked me to go, let me go."

"However, this person is easy to talk to, but what about the machine?"

"Didn't you have a set that was dismantled? Send it to you first in case of emergency. The machinery factory here is replicating the chemical equipment from last time. When it is successful, I will send it to you."

Yang Xiaotao thought for a moment and decided that he could only tear down the east wall to make up for the west wall. All in all, there were still not enough machines.

It’s 2024. I wish you all the best in the new year, good health, family harmony, financial resources, and good luck.

The future can be expected!