Scholars in the courtyard.

While there was a lot of commotion in the middle courtyard and speculation about what happened at Yang Xiaotao's family, Ran Qiuye was already packing his things, just waiting for Yang Xiaotao to come back, then went back to Yangjiazhuang to say something to his grandfather.

As for the discussion in the yard, Ran Qiuye didn't take it to heart.

Do they really know it themselves, why should they lie to others?

Besides, if they say yes, then it is, but if they say no, then they are no?

What's more, this person is Yi Zhonghai.

Ran Qiuye knew very well that this man looked upright, but he was no less dirty than Xu Damao.

As for what happened during my mother-in-law's lifetime, I know everything that needs to be known, and I don't think much about what I don't know.

Now, as her mother said, how should she face this family relationship, what should she bring with her when she goes south, and how should she behave so that she can not lose face or lose her status but still save her face? This is what she should consider.

The discussion in the yard quickly spread to the alley, and more people joined the discussion.

However, from beginning to end, Mrs. Jia Zhang never saw Ran Qiuye being anxious, so naturally she did not get the benefit of waiting for him to be delivered to her door.

Even Yi Zhonghai was wondering at home, could it be that they knew everything?

In the middle of the afternoon, Yang Xiaotao drove back to the courtyard.

As soon as I got off the bus, I saw a bunch of people gathered around the three aunts at the door. When they saw Yang Xiaotao coming over, they immediately asked about the situation.

When asked by everyone, Yang Xiaotao just said that it was a coincidence, without mentioning a word about his grandfather's identity, and then came to the middle courtyard.

Ran's mother already understood the situation and asked Yang Xiaotao to go to Shanghai as soon as possible and not to keep the old man waiting too long.

Yang Xiaotao nodded naturally.

Then he took Ran Qiuye and his children into the car, and the family returned to Yangjiazhuang again.

Home.

The grandfather was smoking a cigarette and listened to Yang Xiaotao's explanation of the matter, with joy on his face. Uncle Jiu and Yang Dazhuang on the side were even more happy.

A few people didn't have much impression of Yang Xiaotao's mother. They only met her during festivals, but that didn't mean they didn't care about it.

In particular, Yang Xiaotao's mother is also listed in the genealogy, and her family also has a name.

"Your mother is quiet, not too flowery, but very polite and enthusiastic."

Uncle Jiu was talking to the side. In those years, my grandfather led the men in the village to fight guerrillas, and he helped take care of the village elders. "For a few years, the food in the village was robbed, and some families couldn't survive. Your father knows about it." I will ask your mother to send something back."

"Your mother never complained."

On the other side, Ran Qiuye was also sitting among a group of old ladies, listening to what they said about their mother-in-law.

"At that time, Bai Gouzi was very aggressive in plundering, and little girl Huo Huo, your mother-in-law had to dress up when she was delivering things to the village, otherwise"

The mother-in-law who spoke lamented, "When it's warm, I go back to the village to wash myself. When it's cold, I go straight back. I don't dare to walk at night because it's more dangerous to hold on."

"By the way, your mother-in-law has a birthmark on the back of her right shoulder. It's blue and unclear. It looks like a five-pointed star. I saw it when she was washing her face at our house."

"This shape is so special, I will keep it in mind"

The mother-in-law who spoke was still talking, but Ran Qiuye kept these in her heart.

In fact, when they came back, they mostly shared the news.

Share this joy.

As for the other ‘verification’, it doesn’t matter anymore.

The next morning, Yang Xiaotao returned to Sijiucheng alone, and then went to the machinery factory to make arrangements for his trip.

As for Ran Qiuye, he took his children to stay.

Although the appointment has not been finalized, the work in the school needs to be arranged in advance, otherwise it will be too late to wait until school starts.

On the recommendation of Uncle Jiu and others, after Ran Qiuye steps down as principal, Liu Yonghui will be the principal of Yangjiazhuang Primary School.

No one has any objection to this.

Liu Yonghui is also one of the first teachers to arrive. He is familiar with the school's situation, has a thorough understanding of the school's policies, and is very steady.

In addition, he also led the first batch of students to take the high school entrance examination, and even started a family here. It can be said that he has become a part of Yangjiazhuang.

After Ran Qiuye arranges things, he will start the 'encouragement to learn' campaign around him.

After summarizing the reference opinions given by Yang Xiaotao last time, she found a village that was consistent with the current situation.

It is Qujia Zaohu Village.

This village is far away from Yangjiazhuang. Children here have to walk at least an hour to go to school in Zhuangzi.

Moreover, this village is located in the center of the triangle between Yangjiazhuang, the town and Sijiu City. In addition, the village has grown high-yield corn in the past two years. Although it is not as good as Yangjiazhuang and the surrounding villages, it is considered a surplus village around them.

Ran Qiuye felt that it was a perfect fit to establish a primary school on a pilot basis here.

At present, there are many teachers in Yangjiazhuang Primary School, who can just arrange to go there.

Therefore, before the official appointment came down, she had to make some preparations.

After Yang Xiaotao returned to the machinery factory, he first went to the workshop to check the progress of the armored vehicles.

In the newly opened workshop, Dai Qinggang and others wore long sleeves and looked attentive.

Unlike outside, I feel chilly as soon as I come in here.

Yang Xiaotao rubbed his arms and felt better. Then he saw Zhou Shenghong squatting aside, mumbling something.

Opposite, Master Gao was instructing Pang Guo to carefully operate the machine tool. The steel plate on it was gradually being processed into edges and corners according to the drawn shape.

"Mr. Yang."

As soon as Yang Xiaotao appeared, Zhou Shenghong immediately jumped up and walked up to him, greeting him warmly.

Dai Qinggang also saw Yang Xiaotao and quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"Well, how's it going?"

"Fortunately, the mortise and tenon method is really good. Take a look, Mr. Yang."

A relaxed smile appeared on Dai Qinggang's face, and he led Yang Xiaotao to the armored vehicle being assembled nearby. "We have just completed the front steel plate."

"The two steel plates are tightly connected together using the mortise and tenon method. We also tested it with water and it was almost impermeable."

"Compared with our original design, this weight is doubled, and the strength is no worse than the original one."

Dai Qinggang smiled. He already had a premonition that in the future, this method would be effective even if parts are directly cast into molds.

"In that case, it's all thanks to you."

Yang Xiaotao turned around and praised Zhou Shenghong. Zhou Shenghong waved her hands repeatedly, "We can join in because of your insight, Mr. Yang?"

"Otherwise, we would still be making tables, chairs and benches for people in the lumber factory."

Yang Xiaotao didn't say much, but looked at the armored vehicles being assembled.

Because the production of tungsten-copper alloy has been solved, the material restrictions at the machinery factory have been alleviated, and the third workshop has started the production of eight-cylinder diesel engines.

This armored vehicle uses the newly manufactured Type A engine.

"How long will it take to make it?"

Upon hearing this, Dai Qinggang looked at Zhou Shenghong and did not answer in a hurry.

Instead, Zhou Shenghong asked, "Mr. Yang, I heard that you are going out for a trip?" Yang Xiaotao was not surprised and nodded and said, "Yes, I want to go to Shanghai to see my family."

This matter has been spread in the machinery factory, and there is no need for him to hide it.

Now is not the time for white terror.

Dai Qinggang asked curiously, "Mr. Yang, when will you come back?"

"It's hard to say. I'll leave tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The time to come back, including the distance, won't be more than a week."

Hearing this, the two of them made eye contact, and Zhou Shenghong spoke up, "Mr. Yang, this mortise and tenon work cannot be done in a short while, especially the steel is not as good as wood. It can be cut with a knife and an axe, and it can be neatened slowly. "

"It takes a lot of time to straighten this steel. Thanks to the help of the comrades in the machinery factory."

"Furthermore, the structure of this part is different from the part, and the mortise and tenon method used is also different. We are looking for the most correct one."

"So, our armored vehicle will take some time."

Yang Xiaotao looked back at the two of them, Dai Qinggang turned his head sideways, but Zhou Shenghong looked magnanimous, and immediately understood what was going on.

To be honest, he didn't want to miss this important moment.

"Okay, I hope I can receive good news when I come back."

Zhou Shenghong smiled and nodded.

"correct."

Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao told Zhou Shenghong, "Since the method of mortise and tenon joints is not easy to determine, then go and learn more and look around. There will always be solutions for reference."

Zhou Shenghong was a little confused after hearing this, and then he listened to Yang Xiaotao's instructions, "In this way, let your people go to the ancient buildings in Sijiu City to study and see if there is any merit in the good things left by the ancestors."

"Let everyone record it. You have also seen these things. They are very helpful to our production. Even if there are some that are not needed now, they may be used in the future."

"All good things must be recorded."

"There are still so many finished products for you to learn from. If there are no more in the future, it depends on how you learn."

Zhou Shenghong suddenly realized and immediately understood Yang Xiaotao's plan.

Obviously, this is making arrangements for the future.

What's more, this is a task assigned by Yang Xiaotao, and he must complete everything he says.

Then he nodded heavily and said, "When I go back today, I will ask everyone from the lumber factory to go out and form a team to explore and study. I will show you the compiled information later."

After leaving the workshop, Yang Xiaotao went to other places and then returned to the office. Lou Xiao'e met and told him the news he had learned from Lou's father last night.

Most of them were related to the work at the steel rolling mill. After all, with Lou's father's status at the time, how could he notice people like Yang Laogen?

Yang Xiaotao listened casually and didn't care.

Not long after he sat down, he saw Liu Huaimin walking in with a document in his hand.

"This is your letter of introduction. Once you decide when to leave, the factory will arrange a car for you."

"This time I asked Lao Zhao to send two people to follow."

Liu Huaimin said, but Yang Xiaotao shook his head, "Forget it, this is a private matter for me, there is no need for this."

"Private matters? In your eyes, yes, but not in our eyes."

"And this is Mr. Xia's request."

Liu Huaimin didn't say much, just invited Mr. Xia out, and Yang Xiaotao could only nod.

After getting the letter of introduction, the next step is to arrange the itinerary.

"I plan to leave the day after tomorrow."

Yang Xiaotao immediately stated his plan.

We have to make arrangements for the puppies tomorrow. This time they will not take Wangcai with them, but will be sent to Ran's house to help take care of them.

As for the other matters regarding the research institute, I explained it to Lao Dao yesterday and will give him the information tomorrow night for them to study first.

One day's work is enough to tidy up.

"Lao Yang is coming back again."

After the explanation, Liu Huaimin suddenly spoke.

Yang Xiaotao reacted, then smiled and said, "When?"

"Let's go back in the next two days."

"He came back at the right time."

Liu Huaimin nodded, "Lao Xu is back this time. They are doing well in the northwest. The steel plants have been merged and the chemical equipment has been installed and debugged."

"Now leave it to Director Hong. It should be fine."

After Liu Huaimin finished speaking, he stood up and left.

Yang Xiaotao sat on a chair, took out the aluminum alloy information and began to study it.

Shanghai.

At night, the streets were full of people and traffic.

People gathered in front of various shops and they were bustling.

The large and small windows on the gray stone houses along the street are as white as new. Under the street lights, the bright red slogans are clearly visible.

And in this vibrant and colorful city, a staggering figure suddenly appeared. His steps were messy, with a dagger stuck in his abdomen, and blood dripping behind him.

"broken!"

Seeing this scene, the middle-aged man who was making arrangements in the car suddenly jumped out of the car and ran towards the person.

At the same time, there was a group of people surrounding him who immediately surrounded him, alert to their surroundings.

When the middle-aged man ran up to him, the staggering figure had already fallen down.

"Migratory bird, who is it and what's going on."

The middle-aged man quickly supported him and shouted loudly.

"Hao Pingchuan, I, I knew, there would be such a day."

"Oh, don't talk nonsense. Someone, please drive over here quickly."

"No, it's useless."

As he spoke, he grabbed Hao Pingchuan's clothes and said, "Tell Zheng Chaoyang, you must do what you promised me."

"Also, they have to be high-yielding."

Before he could finish speaking, he had already died.

"Ah~~"

"Go in and search for me."

"Migratory birds, Gao Yi, who is Gao Yi, please tell me clearly!"