Siheyuan: Craftsmen of a Great Country

"Director Jiang, how about I do it? Otherwise, if something happens, I will become a criminal in history."

Xiao Yang looked at Jiang Chen sitting in the driver's seat, feeling a little worried.

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "It's okay. I learn things very quickly. As long as you help me drive it, I can control it."

Jiang Chen can drive, but he can't drive a car of this era.

The steering wheel of the Jeep is made of three thin rods supporting a ring, which is very hollow and awkward.

On the right side of the cab, there were three operating joysticks that Jiang Chen didn't know what they were used for.

As for the interior, there is nothing else except a simple dashboard.

It was very crude, and its performance and handling were incomparable to later generations of cars.

Not even a seat belt.

But in this era when bicycles are rare things, if you have a car to drive, you will definitely be the most handsome boy.

"How do you start the vehicle?"

"What are these three poles used for?"

"How do you turn on the wipers?"

"Can this rearview mirror only be adjusted manually?"

After hearing Jiang Chen's question, Xiao Yang explained it to him, his heart getting higher and higher.

But Jiang Chen is the leader, and he really can't persuade him again and again.

All I could say was: "Director Jiang, let's drive slower."

After figuring out all the operations, Jiang Chen started the car and hit the road.

Xiao Yang's hands gripped the seat tightly, feeling extremely nervous.

Fortunately, the result was exactly as Jiang Chen said. The vehicle was running smoothly after normal driving.

Xiao Yang was slightly relieved.

Jiang Chen parked the car at the entrance of the industrial department: "Brother Yang, if you have anything to do, you can go back first."

"I may have to stay at the Ministry of Industry for a while."

Xiao Yang shook his head: "It's okay, I'll wait for you here."

"The factory director said today that there is no need to send him home, so you go about your business and I'll be fine."

Jiang Chen took out a pack of cigarettes and threw it to Xiao Yang: "Thank you, master, for teaching me how to drive."

Xiao Yang said: "Director Jiang, you can't say that. I just gave you some guidance. I don't dare to accept this cigarette."

"Sure enough, smart people learn everything quickly. You drive very well."

drive.

Jiang Chen thought of the meaning of driving in later generations, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly: "Keep it, don't be polite to me."

"Okay, I'll go in first."

When Jiang Chen arrived at Zhou Xinjian's office, he had just finished a meeting.

The meeting was naturally about the promotion of converter steelmaking.

Since this matter is relatively important, the Ministry of Industry needs to discuss a plan and then submit the plan to the Secretariat, which will then make the final decision with the Secretariat and the leaders.

Zhou Xinjian said: "Qian Ke came at the right time. This is not giving me any rest time."

Jiang Chen smiled and said: "Those who are capable work hard."

Zhou Xinjian sighed: "Tell me, what do you want from me?"

Jiang Chen took out the drawings for the construction of the converter: "You may have to trouble Mr. Zhou to print some of these drawings, and then we will build them according to the drawings."

"Because there will definitely be many people involved in the construction of a large converter, so in the subsequent construction work, each steelmaking plant can only find trustworthy people to participate."

This kind of nationwide thing is not as simple as Sangang Machine Tool.

Not many people are involved in the research and development of Sangang machine tools, and subsequent processing can be done separately. The core secrets are always controlled by a limited number of people.

Even so, there was still a Wang An.

As for converter steelmaking, large steelmaking plants across the country will participate.

There will be so many people in contact that it is basically impossible for Jiang Chen to keep it secret by himself. He can only assign this task to various manufacturers.

But after all, it is still difficult to keep it secret.

This is also another reason why Jiang Chen came to the Ministry of Industry in person.

Zhou Xinjian reached out and took the drawing: "You went to the Ministry of Industry specifically just for printing, right?"

Jiang Chen chuckled: "I really can't hide anything from Mr. Zhou."

Mr. Zhou snorted: "When you mentioned this, I remembered something."

"I introduced you to Luo Xue before, but you declined and refused. Look at what good things you have done now."

Damn it.

Why are you talking about this?

Jiang Chen didn't know how to explain it for a moment.

Lowry is Zhou Xinjian's most valued apprentice. Zhou Xinjian is both a master and a father.

Luo Xue is equivalent to his granddaughter.

Jiang Chen brought trouble to Luo Xue when Liu Yue was around, so it's strange that he could be happy.

Moreover, when Jiang Chen first showed his prominence, Zhou Xinjian thought of connecting him with Luo Xue, but he rejected it outright.

Zhou Xinjian stared at Jiang Chen: "I said you are really brave. You know that someone from the security department is always beside you, but you still insist on hitting the gun."

"Let me tell you, if you hadn't just discovered the method of making steel in a converter, you would have suffered a lot."

Jiang Chen said: "What? Fate is really amazing!"

Zhou Xinjian sighed: "Okay, don't get the advantage and behave well."

"Tell me, is there anything else?"

Jiang Chen said: "Actually, it's also about converter steelmaking. Because there are so many people involved in this thing, it's difficult to keep it truly confidential."

"We have worked hard to research something, but because it was not kept confidential, others took advantage of it. I feel a little unhappy."

Zhou Xinjian said: "Hey, there is no airtight wall in this world, especially since we still don't know how many enemies are lurking and where they are lurking."

After several rounds of clarification, there should be only very few enemies still in Sijiu City.

But it’s hard to say elsewhere.

Jiang Chen said: "Yes, this is indeed the case. And as long as others know that we have such an advanced steel-making method, they can always find loopholes and come up with solutions."

Zhou Xinjian said: "You said there should be a solution for this, right?"

Jiang Chen said: "Mr. Zhou, do you know about patents?"

Zhou Xinjian nodded: "Of course I know this, but what's the use? We are not a member of the Paris Convention."

"And if we really want to apply for a patent on this method, wouldn't it be equivalent to sending this advanced steelmaking method to the West in vain?"

"They don't do things with dignity, especially to us."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Indeed, as long as we recognize that the patent is beneficial to our research and invention, we can find a way to solve the remaining sacred artifacts."

Zhou Xinjian said: "Do you think this patent is reliable?"

He only knew that this thing existed and didn't know much about the specific situation.

Jiang Chen nodded: "As far as I know, it is relatively fair and reliable. And in the future, in terms of protecting scientific research, this patent will become more and more important."

"Since it is difficult to keep our technology truly confidential, I think it is much better to apply for a patent and let other countries use our technology by paying patent fees than to let them find ways to steal the fruits of our labor."

"After all, this patent fee is also foreign exchange, and it will be a very large amount of foreign exchange."

Zhou Xinjian said: "Even if it is as you said, it is necessary to apply for a patent. But now that we are not a member state, we will not apply for it if we want to."

"Judging from the current situation, it may take a long, long time before we become a member of this convention."

Jiang Chen nodded: "I know this, but we can take a curved route to save the country."

It will be 26 years before flower growers join this convention, which is indeed a long time.