Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1664: Problems with the Second Branch
When Yang Xiaotao brought the infrared night vision equipment back to the machinery factory and handed it to Liang Zuoxin, Liang Zuoxin was surprised but didn't care much.

He had heard of night vision goggles from other people. They were used to see farther at night.

This was not uncommon when we were fighting the United States in the north, especially when the enemy used cold guns and cold artillery, and they used this thing a lot.

But what’s the use?

Do you think that just because you can see far, you can hit accurately?

He was beaten by the sharpshooter and cried for his parents, so he dared not show his head.

Liang Zuoxin's indifference was written all over his face, and Yang Xiaotao noticed it, but he didn't want to argue with him.

If you are poor, you can use tactics to intersperse, if you are rich, you can cover it with firepower.

There is no saying who is better or worse, both sides are the best in different fields.

But Yang Xiaotao still wanted fewer sacrifices and more firepower.

If the United States had half the firepower it did back then, there probably wouldn't be a 38th parallel, and they would have been driven into the Yellow Sea long ago.

"What kind of engine are you working on recently?"

Liang Zuoxin suddenly changed the subject.

Yang Xiaotao nodded. Although the news was spread a few days later, it did not cause much of a stir.

When the news first came out, some people called to confirm, some came to inquire about the situation, and even Ran's father said a few more words when he heard about it.

But less than half a month later, the matter disappeared quickly like ripples.

Up to now, except for one workshop that is still using machine tools and rolling mills to practice, no one else takes it seriously.

"Your news is a bit delayed. You just found out after others have already passed by this village!"

Yang Xiaotao sat aside, put the infrared night vision device beside him, and began to fiddle with it according to Liu Xiangdong's instructions.

"I'm not busy, I just heard about it!"

Liang Zuoxin continued to speak indifferently, then changed the subject, "I am responsible for both the daily work of the factory and the training of the special forces. Recently, the rapid response squadron is also preparing."

"The people transferred here from above still need to adapt. The work at hand is so busy that I can't sleep at night!"

Yang Xiaotao understood what he meant when he said that. Sure enough, Liang Zuoxin continued, "Stop working on that engine. Take some time to come and help."

"Well, how about you take over the special forces business?"

Liang Zuoxin is full of expectations.

It's not that he has no ability, it's just that there is too much work.

Of course, some things also require Yang Xiaotao's identity.

The training of special forces is not an easy task. If the human body is to adapt to high-intensity training, it needs to have sufficient energy supply.

But now is the time to emphasize equality for all. If some people eat meat while others eat steamed buns, wouldn't that destroy unity?

Therefore, there are only eighteen special forces under the security department of the entire machinery factory.

Divide into three groups of six.

There is still a group at the Northwest Factory No. 2. I wonder if they have fallen behind in training.

Although these people are the best of the best and stand out from the crowd.

But these special forces have been training for so long, but there is no effect.

After a long time, not only did the ordinary team members have complaints, even the special forces didn't know whether this training would be useful or not.

Even the logistics department of the machinery factory has complained many times that the good things used by one person are equivalent to those used by ten people.

In this situation, it would be better for Yang Xiaotao, the second-in-command of the factory, to step forward.

"What? I take over?"

"Lao Liang, you really know how to find people!"

Yang Xiaotao immediately refused when he heard it.

It wasn't that he refused on purpose, he was just busy.

Although no one else thought they could build the engine, he knew it in his heart.

If there were some parts that he had not yet fully understood, he would have taken them out long ago.

Even so, I have not been idle these days.

I went to the machine repair shop today, just to see someone off and take a break from my busy schedule.

What's more, he only talks about this special forces soldier.

He talked about the movies, TV series and novels he had seen in his previous life.

He himself doesn't understand the core part.

Moreover, if he is asked to train special forces, there is a high probability that he will be ruined!
It was because Yang Xiaotao knew his own capabilities that he did not dare to take the job.

"What do you mean by picking people? You are the vice-captain, so you have this obligation."

"Many of these theories were proposed by you, so why can't they work?"

"No, anyone can say the theory, but doing it is another matter."

"If this doesn't work, then you can come to the Quick Counter Squadron."

"That's even worse. I haven't even been a soldier, what the hell do I know?"

"You, this won't work, and that won't work either. You have to come up with an idea."

Liang Zuoxin was also helpless.

He originally thought that Yang Xiaotao would share some of the work with him, and that he would be able to get back on track after getting through this busy period.

But I didn't expect that this guy couldn't help at all!
"idea?"

Yang Xiaotao suddenly thought of something. Since he couldn't help himself, he could ask for help!

"Lao Liang, I actually have an idea! Do you want to listen to it?"

"Say it!"

Liang Zuoxin immediately looked up, and any complaints in his heart disappeared. As long as he had an idea to solve the problem, what was there to complain about?

"I can't do this special forces training, but there's someone who can."

"Who?"

"Yang Zhi!"

Then Yang Xiaotao talked about his previous collaborations with Yang Zhi.

After hearing this, Liang Zuoxin immediately felt that this person was more reliable than Yang Xiaotao.

Veterans have experience and skills.

Must be transferred to the machinery factory.

"By the way, Fang Liang and his team will be back soon at the Second Branch. Should we send more people there?"

Liang Zuoxin raised another question.

After the New Year, according to the plan, Fang Liang and others should be back.

"I'll go ask Director Hong about the situation. If there's no problem, I'll send someone back."

"Oh, right, there are some workers here who are taking turns, so we can just ask them to come back with us."

……

After Yang Xiaotao left the training center, Liang Zuoxin couldn't wait to make phone calls and start using his connections to ask for people!
Yang Xiaotao, on the other hand, came to the office and continued to sort out the drawings. He planned to redraw them himself after mastering them, so that he could better understand the essence of the design.

After all, this is just an engine. In the long run, the engine needs to be continuously improved and adapted to high-tech.

That kind of engine that could be used for decades might have existed in the past.

In the future, that is impossible.

The speed of updating and replacement is beyond people's imagination.

In order to avoid falling behind as soon as research and development begins, Yang Xiaotao must improve his own abilities as much as possible.

Generally speaking, this kind of improvement requires long-term learning accumulation, and will only be demonstrated after experience and knowledge are integrated.

But Yang Xiaotao is not an ordinary case.

He is a caring man.

Happy learning system.

As long as the level is improved, as long as the engineer's level is improved, Yang Xiaotao can gain more experience, abilities and good things.

So, now Yang Xiaotao’s time is fully scheduled every day!
During the day, I study the engine drawings.

In the evening I read in the study.

Of course, the best way to get credits is to design new products.

Last time, a four-roll rolling mill brought him a lot of money.

But this thing can't be given credit for just any design.

In the past, you could get 500 points for designing a heating furnace.

But as the system was upgraded, some gadgets were designed, but the system simply ignored them and did not catch the system's eye.

As for other large machines, Yang Xiaotao did not have the energy to study them, so he could only use the simplest and dumbest method: reading books.

Of course, sometimes plans go well, but changes always come unexpectedly.

Ring ring ring

Yang Xiaotao, who was working so hard on the drawings that he forgot to eat, was startled by the sudden ringing of the bell.

Only then did he realize that he was the only one in the room.

Where is Lou Xiaoe?

With doubts, Yang Xiaotao picked up the phone on the table.

"I'm Yang Xiaotao!"

"Boss Yang, I'm Lao Hong!"

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao immediately perked up and said with a smile, "I just talked to Captain Liang about you guys, and I was thinking of finding a time to call you."

"You guys should have just woken up."

Yang Xiaotao asked, and Lao Hong's loud voice came over, "Yes, I just got up this morning. It's very cold outside."

"You have to take care of yourself, especially when the weather is cold. Use the supplies you need and don't be reluctant to spend them."

"Don't worry, I understand that."

The two chatted for a few minutes and then got down to business.

As expected, Director Hong was also talking about the rotation after the New Year.

But it’s different from the original plan, Lao Hong has his own ideas.

"During the Chinese New Year, Wang Huzi brought some people to the factory, and we got together and talked about some of the situations."

"They also know about the upgrade of the machinery factory, and they came here with an idea this time!"

"During this period, I have discussed this with Director Fang and Mr. He several times, and I think it is necessary to tell you."

Director Hong then explained the situation. In fact, he wanted the Second Branch to become the industrial hub of the Northwest, just like the Red Star Machinery Factory.

This will be beneficial to the industrial development in Northwest China.

Of course, the strength of the Second Branch alone, not to mention other things, cannot achieve this even in terms of technical workers.

So they want to adjust the industrial structure, specifically to make machine tool processing and production the main work.

The original production of engines, tractors, tricycles and other projects are planned to be distributed to other factories.

"This is our initial idea. This way we can utilize more resources and exert greater power."

After Director Hong finished explaining the situation, he waited for Yang Xiaotao's reply.

Yang Xiaotao was silent for a moment, and finally said, "In principle, there is no problem with this. After all, our machinery supplier does this!"

“But we also have to be practical.”

"For example, can the Northwest really use so many machine tools and can the tractors produced be fully utilized?"

"In this regard, railway transportation and resource utilization must be carefully considered."

“The northwest is different from the coastal areas where there are factories everywhere.”

"And the most important thing!"

Yang Xiaotao paused for a moment and said in a serious tone, "Will this attract the attention of some people?"

As soon as the words fell, Director Hong's voice came, "We have considered all these situations!"

"The development of Northwest Industry is full of difficulties! But we have to do it to know whether it will succeed or not."

"As for the attention of some people, there is nothing we can do about it, so I thought about it with Mr. He and hope that the main factory can arrange a factory director to take charge of the work."

"I am willing to step down and assist him in the work of the Second Factory!"

Director Hong spoke firmly and without hesitation.

At this moment, Yang Xiaotao was silent.

"Well, let's have a meeting here to discuss it!"

"it is good!"

After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao tapped the table with his fingers, thinking about a solution.

Lao Hong’s abilities are absolutely outstanding, and the achievements of the Second Factory are there.

Without him, the second factory would not have been able to develop.

At most, it's like a branch factory.

However, considering the original purpose of the Second Factory and Lao Hong's identity, this matter needs to be handled with caution.

Especially now that the machinery factory has come into the sight of senior management, some things will be put on the table and magnified.

After thinking for a moment, Yang Xiaotao checked the time and then picked up the phone to make a call.

West Garden.

Tong Xiaolong was helping to clean up the yard. At this moment, he was cleaning the garden with a broom while looking to the side.

Next to the garden, a thin old man was walking in the yard with the eldest sister. The two were talking and laughing, enjoying the not-so-bright sunshine.

Ring ring ring

When Tong Xiaolong heard the sound, he immediately put down his broom and ran into the house.

After a while, Tong Xiaolong came to the old man and said, "Sir, this is Yang Xiaotao. I have something important to discuss with you."

After a while, the phone was hung up and the old man sat aside with a serious expression.