Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1827: Mr. Wang’s Plan
Father Ran didn't dwell on this issue. Since he was here, he started talking about the experiment.

"The experimental data has just been summarized. The results are not ideal and are not much different from the last time."

"Level one and level two are better, with fewer problems."

“Although the three-stage solid rocket engine has been manufactured, it is still far from our standards!”

“It’s a bit difficult to get something that big into orbit.”

Speaking of this, Mr. Qian's face became solemn.

"Is it still the same problem?"

"Yes! Fortunately, no new problems have arisen this time. This shows that our research direction is correct!"

Mr. Qian took a deep breath and said, "That's right! This is a good sign. We are now facing a bottleneck. Once we get past this hurdle, the road ahead will be smooth!"

Father Ran naturally understood what Mr. Qian said, but the problem left until the end was the real challenge.

Father Ran nodded and said, "I understand. We have thought of solutions to the problems that have arisen, and we are now testing them one by one."

"A new experimental plan is being prepared. I will arrange the follow-up experiments as soon as possible!"

"Very good! Then communicate with the Intermediate Court to avoid any problems."

Mr. Qian nodded in agreement and then gave a reminder.

After hearing what Mr. Qian said, Mr. Ran struggled a little, but he still asked the question in his mind.

"Commander, leader, I have a question to ask."

"you say!"

Both Mr. Qian and Mr. Wang looked over, and then Father Ran spoke.

"Can the little fellow being studied in the middle courtyard be smaller?"

"Smaller?"

After hearing this, Mr. Qian raised his head, then glanced at Father Ran, "You mean to make it lighter?"

"Correct!"

Father Ran answered affirmatively, "The Alliance's is only 83.6, and the United States is only 8.2. Ours is much better. 100 is just the standard. If we continue like this, it will be at least 130 or 140."

"This isn't a little guy at all, he's just a little fat boy!"

Father Ran was also helpless when he spoke of it.

To put it simply, the rocket at this moment is a large-scale missile. It is not an easy task to send such a large thing to an altitude of hundreds of kilometers!
"If we follow the Alliance's standards and reduce the weight by a few dozen kilograms, or even just a few kilograms, our experiment would be almost a success, if not a success..."

While Father Ran was still talking, Old Qian beside him laughed, "Our Director Ran can complain like this. It seems that this job really tests one's patience."

Mr. Wang finally took out a cigarette and lit it, but he just took a light puff and then stood up.

"Comrade Lao Ran!"

"We just said that the Third Machine Ministry wanted to find a shortcut when they encountered difficulties."

"Now that we have hit a roadblock, we are thinking of asking them to change the plan and reduce the weight. Isn't this the same principle?"

Father Ran blushed upon hearing this. Elder Wang patted Father Ran on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Our satellite engineering started late, and we can't compare with the Alliance, and there is also a gap with the United States!"

"But even if we are poor, we still have lofty aspirations. We must not lose our ambitions."

“So if we want to catch up with them, we have to start from a higher point. This first satellite must be more advanced than their first one in terms of weight and technology.”

"Only in this way can we move forward quickly, catch up with them and surpass them."

After Wang finished speaking, Qian also said, "I think the comrades in the Intermediate Court are also working hard, but they also have their own persistence."

"Just like us, we all need to overcome our own difficulties."

"Only in this way can we have a place in space."

After hearing what Mr. Qian said, Father Ran felt much better and more resolute.

It is true that there are many difficulties, but as long as you keep working hard, you will succeed one day.

At this time, Elder Wang exchanged glances with Elder Qian and took the opportunity to ask, "By the way, Comrade Ran, how is the experimental preparation you just mentioned? Are there any questions?"

When Mr. Wang said this, Mr. Ran thought of something and looked embarrassed.

Because the amount of materials consumed in each experiment is not a small amount.

Especially the three major items, fuel, steel and alloys, their consumption is like burning money.

And these supplies are not easy to come by.

In addition to the support from various places, a large part of it was "earned" by the leader in front of him with his personal charm!
Now that the experiment has not produced any results, he feels a little guilty about continuing to waste materials.

"Well, we are still preparing the materials, and we still need some support!"

"But don't worry, Commander. We won't waste any of it. Every bit of it will be put to good use!"

Father Ran assured, his expression extremely serious.

After hearing this, Old Wang sighed, which made Ran's father feel even more heavy-hearted!
"Comrade Ran, our budget for this year has already been exceeded! There are still more than four months left!"

"But don't worry, we will support you even if we have to sell everything we have."

"This matter cannot be delayed! You just need to do your own thing. Don't think about other things, and don't ask too many questions!"

"Chief..."

Father Ran was somewhat moved, even more so than when he first entered the house.

Meeting such a superior is much better than when I was in the Northwest, where I had to figure out how to deal with everything on my own.

Ah-choo-choo

Director Zheng, who was on the phone, kept sneezing!
"Go ahead and do your work. I'll go get the supplies for you!"

"Even if it costs me my reputation, I will get it back from the Red Star Machinery Factory!"

Mr. Wang exhaled smoke that covered his entire face.

Originally, Mr. Ran was so moved that he wanted to go out and prepare for the experiment, but after hearing what Mr. Wang said next, he could not move forward any further.

My mind suddenly became clear and I felt a sense of alertness in my heart.

He knew that after so much preparation by Mr. Wang, the main topic was about to come.

The alarm bell in his heart told him that he should leave as soon as possible.

But his body told him what it meant to be helpless.

If I pretend not to know and walk away at this time, how will I face my leaders and chiefs in the future?

Besides, how could he turn a deaf ear to them when they were so supportive of his work?

Looking back, Father Ran looked at Old Wang in the smoke. Although he knew that he was plotting against him again, he had no choice.

"Commander, you are talking about the Red Star Machinery Factory, right?"

"Lao Ran, this is none of your business."

"It's okay, I can still have a say with Xiao Tao." "No, if you do this, you'll be caught in the middle, and it'll be difficult for both sides. No, no."

Mr. Wang puffed on his cigarette, looking righteous.

When Father Ran heard what Elder Wang said, he was more certain of the other party's purpose, so he reaffirmed, "Commander, if you have any instructions, just tell me. I will do whatever I can."

Seeing this, Mr. Wang looked at Mr. Qian, but found that Mr. Qian was covering his cheek and leaving him with the back of his head.

I know the time is right and any further delay will only backfire.

"The thing is, their machinery factory recently invented a thresher."

"Thresher?"

"Yes, it's the kind of machine that can thresh wheat."

Then Old General Wang told the story about the thresher. When Mr. Ran heard that Yang Xiaotao had done such a big thing, a look of pride appeared on his face.

"Commander, do you want me to ask for the blueprints of this machine so that we can produce it?"

Father Ran realized what Mr. Wang was planning. If they got this task, the machinery factories under the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building could start production and obtain materials wholesaled from their superiors.

They also have the money to get more research materials for experiments.

But Mr. Wang shook his head and said, "I'm not talking about this machine, but another one used for corn threshing."

"There's another one?"

"Correct!"

Only then did Mr. Wang state this was the purpose.

When Mr. Ran heard this, the expression on his face was not pride, but shock.

Improving agricultural efficiency is not an easy task.

Moreover, the machinery factory is going to have a third branch, which is also a great thing.

According to Mr. Wang, all the steel mills in Yanzhou may become part of the third branch factory by then.

this.
It feels like the scope of this machinery factory is almost as large as the factories under the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building.

"So, go and talk to Comrade Yang Xiaotao and ask them to give us some of the production tasks of the corn thresher."

"As long as we have this task, our budget for the second half of this year will definitely be sufficient."

After Mr. Wang stated his purpose, Mr. Ran nodded.

According to Mr. Wang, with so many people growing corn in the country, a single three-storey factory cannot handle it all, and even two months in advance may not be enough.

In order not to delay the season, they will definitely find other factories to process it for them. This is their purpose.

Not much more is needed. As long as the task load of two provinces is met, their Seventh Ministry of Machine Building will have enough research funds.

Father Ran thought what Mr. Wang said made sense.

It was all for the sake of revolutionary construction, and for the satellite to be launched as soon as possible. He felt that there was nothing shameful in asking his son-in-law for help.

Moreover, based on his understanding of Yang Xiaotao, this kid has a big heart.

As long as you speak up, nine times out of ten you will succeed.

"Don't worry, Commander. Take a rest these two days. I'll go back and talk to him."

"Okay, okay, Lao Ran, you go and talk first."

"If that doesn't work, I'll risk my reputation again."

"Commander, I promise to complete the mission."

After saying this, Ran's father left the office, fearing that if he stayed any longer, Mr. Wang would come and Liu Xuande would burst into tears.
After Ran's father left, Old Qian turned around and looked at Old Wang, "Don't you feel guilty for scheming against such an honest man?"

Old Wang sat on a chair nearby. "Alas, I am just calculating against the honest man. If I were to face that little fox, I would definitely bite a piece of your flesh."

"Haha, you might as well just say it directly. Old Ran has already seen it. Do you think he doesn't know? He just doesn't want to embarrass us or himself."

"You, you, don't call me for this kind of thing in the future!"

When Mr. Qian thinks about it now, he still feels his ears burning and he feels embarrassed.

"I know."

Wang Lao flicked away the ash helplessly, "There's nothing I can do about it."

"Our Seventh Ministry of Machinery has always had a weak foundation. Not to mention compared with the other ministries, even compared with the Red Star Machinery Factory, we are still a little behind."

"You don't know what this factory gives out during the Dragon Boat Festival."

Old Wang stretched out his hands and gestured, "This big zongzi, two of them put together, one jin, a full five jin."

"That's not all. There are also eggs for making rice dumplings cooked with chicken and duck eggs, and half a pound of brown sugar. These are all benefits."

"Can our Seventh Ministry of Machinery have such benefits?"

Mr. Wang said this while licking his lips.

Last time I went to Lao Huang's place, I had a full meal. It was just that those guys from the machinery factory were not very considerate. They gave Lao Huang some food but not him.

You know, he has shares in United Star.

Although Mr. Qian doesn't have high demands on life, he just wants to have something to eat.

But I was also surprised to hear that the machinery factory offered such good benefits.

But when I think about the projects in the machinery factory, there are a lot of them just for export.

Earning foreign exchange for the country is a huge benefit to other factories, even if the superiors repeatedly lower the reward share.

That’s not all, the machinery factory’s products are also in great demand.

Things like heating furnaces and water pressure wells were small industries, but nowadays, even an air conditioner is something people envy.

Speaking of this, it seems that the person in front of me is going to ask for the production task of air conditioners.

Unfortunately, he was kicked out of the office by Mr. Huang at that time.

"Even though I have a big face, I can't use it all the time."

"We've used this so many times that people are used to it. We still have to save it for the most critical moment."

Old Wang cried miserably, and Old Qian was speechless. Finally, he said, "I don't think Comrade Yang Xiaotao is the kind of person who doesn't understand things. If you talk to him nicely, he will agree."

"Come on, forget it. Last time you asked me for help because of a machine tool, did you think I didn't know? This guy is not one to suffer any loss."

Old Wang said this and then looked at Old Qian.

The office suddenly became quiet. Mr. Qian looked at the man staring at him and leaned back in his chair for no reason. "Why are you looking at me?"

"Hey, Old Qian, I remember that guy respected you a lot before."

Mr. Wang suddenly became excited, as if he had discovered a way to get rich. "I think it would work if you came forward to ask for money."

Qian was stunned for a moment, his face darkened, "Go, go, go out and have a smoke."

"Hey, seriously, next time you go to the machinery factory."