“So, this is the result of your work for more than a month. You have worked so hard!” Li Guoqiang was really happy. His beloved disciple was not only smart, but also had tenacity and patience that adults did not have even though he was young!

“Why didn’t you do the experiment? Why, the factory doesn’t agree?”

“Director Yang said the production task is heavy!” Chen Zhiguo did not say it explicitly, but Li Guoqiang is not a rookie in the officialdom!

“Sit here with me, I’m going to go out for a while!”

Li Guoqiang hurriedly walked out of the design institute’s building and turned into the Ministry of Industry’s building.

In the minister’s office, Minister Wang Liye carefully read the design written by Chen Zhiguo, “Great! If it succeeds, it will not only increase the output of steel, but also improve the quality. Lao Li, your apprentice is not simple, he is a talent!”

“At first I thought he was too young and wanted him to settle down and learn at the grassroots level. Unexpectedly, he first started production on the workshop assembly line and then began to study the improvement of machine tools. The machine tools he improved can now increase the accuracy by 10%.”

“Oh! That’s great! It’s not easy. He’s so young but he’s not impatient and can concentrate on his research. This kid is really good. Old Li, you’ve trained him well!”

“It’s all his own hard work! During the process of improving the machine tool, he needed high-quality steel, so he went to Workshop 5 to research the production of steel. For a whole month, during the hottest time of summer, he stayed in the workshop, standing in the high temperature with the workers, and working on the production! He came up with this design at night!”

Li Guoqiang naturally would not miss the opportunity to praise Chen Zhiguo in front of the minister, and what he said was all true and he was not afraid of investigation!

“He has the skills and is able to endure hardships. He is a talent! Has this technology been verified?”

“Aren’t you here to ask for help? You can talk to the First Steel Rolling Mill or the Second Steel Rolling Mill to coordinate a workshop so that we can do experiments first and obtain experimental data before we can conduct demonstration! However, if we want to conduct experiments, it is estimated that it will take more than a month from the construction of the equipment to the production, which will inevitably affect the production of the factory!”

“Okay! I’ll have someone contact them right away!” Minister Wang had just agreed when he felt something was wrong. Didn’t Chen Zhiguo work at the Third Steel Rolling Mill? Why didn’t he conduct the experiment in his own factory? That would be more convenient.

Chapter 185: Slamming the table in the minister’s office!

After a little thought, Minister Wang understood what was going on. He couldn’t help feeling a little annoyed, but Lao Yang was his old subordinate and a direct descendant, so it seemed that he could only find time to give him a warning!

But Lao Yang’s caution is understandable. These people have low education and have a natural fear of advanced technology. They dare not move, dare not try, are conservative, and stick to the rules. There are too many people like this! If you don’t do it, you will have no chance to make mistakes. Once you do it, you may make mistakes, which will affect your future! And as time goes by, there are more and more people who hold this kind of thinking!

However, being in a position like Minister Wang, what he wants to see is innovation. Being in a high position, one’s vision and mind are naturally superior to others. The angle from which you look at a problem has a lot to do with the level you are at. Old Yang, in his eyes, only has the Red Star Steel Mill, while Minister Wang’s vision is across the whole country!

Chen Zhiguo was very willing to promote and dare to try the innovation of production technology. He was not afraid even if he failed. Minister Wang wanted to encourage such innovative talents and hoped that more talents like Chen Zhiguo would emerge! So Minister Wang immediately contacted the heads of the first and second steel rolling mills to come to a meeting!

“Who wants to take back this production process experiment?”

The two factory managers looked through it separately. As the factory managers of the steel rolling mill, they were specifically responsible for production matters. Although they were not professionals, they could still understand the general idea of ​​such materials. They could clearly feel the quantitative changes in output and quality brought about by the success of the process. Therefore, Minister Wang gave them a piece of fat meat that could not be refused, and they wanted it urgently!

“I want it, give it to our factory!” Old Jiang from the First Steel Rolling Mill did not hesitate and wanted to settle the matter directly!

“Why? If you give our factory to me, I can free up a workshop for special research!” Old Hu from the Second Steel Rolling Mill got anxious and quickly increased the bid!

“Old Hu, why are you arguing with me? Can the conditions over there be as good as mine?” Old Jiang said dissatisfiedly.

“It is precisely because of our poor technology that we need to improve it. Minister, leave this task to us! We will ensure that we complete the task! Besides, the conditions over there are not as good as ours!”

“Minister, you can’t be partial. Give it to our factory. Our equipment and personnel are better than theirs. It’s also very convenient to run it, and it can save time!”

“Where is the empty workshop in your factory? The production tasks are all full, give it to us!”

Two factory directors were vying for a process improvement without proof, which showed their desire for new technology! Thinking about how Lao Yang handled the matter, Minister Wang became more and more annoyed and really wanted to beat him up!

“Okay, stop arguing. Let’s do a small experiment in Factory One first. If it succeeds, then we’ll clear out a workshop in Factory Two to conduct the next large-scale experiment!”

“We also have a workshop, why should we give it to them? I don’t accept it!” Director Jiang looked unconvinced.

“If you don’t agree, then don’t do the experiment and just give it to Factory No. 2!” Minister Wang was straightforward. These factory directors were all deadbeats. In order to get plans, equipment, and personnel, they would spend three to five days in their offices to get anything done. If you hesitate at all, they would find a way in!

“Okay, let’s experiment first!” Seeing that there was no chance, Lao Jiang decided to quit while he was ahead. After all, he would get to drink the first broth!

“I want to send someone to follow and learn first!” Lao Hu was not happy and immediately made a request.

“Okay!” This request was understandable, and Minister Wang nodded in agreement.

“Then when they build the workshop, we will also go to learn from the technicians!” Lao Jiang naturally cannot suffer a loss and let Lao Hu take advantage for nothing! Minister Wang is also happy to see them compete with each other. Such competition is healthy. Only with competition can there be progress!

Soon, Chen Zhiguo was also called to the office. Lao Jiang and Lao Hu saw Chen Zhiguo’s enthusiasm. Even Li Guoqiang was jealous when he saw it. How could I, a teacher, be less popular than my own students?

In the minister’s office, Chen Zhiguo recounted his work experience in the fifth workshop, the drawbacks of steel furnace production that he saw and the improvement ideas that came to him, as well as the principles of the production process he designed, etc.!

Li Guoqiang also added that after Chen Zhiguo got workshops 7 and 8 on the right track, he did not relax, but studied how to improve the precision of machine tools. Precisely because machine tools require high-hardness steel, Chen Zhiguo stayed in workshop 5 for more than a month in the month with the highest temperature, producing and working with the workers. This is how the “Production Process Design of Oxygen Top-Blown Converter” came about!

When the two factory directors, Lao Jiang and Lao Hu, heard this, their eyes turned red. How could such a talent not come to our factory? Lao Jiang slammed the minister’s desk and said, “Minister, why not transfer Chen Zhiguo to our factory directly? This will be more convenient. I will give up my position!” Lao Jiang’s words stunned everyone present. Not to mention whether Chen Zhiguo could be the factory director, Lao Jiang’s desire for talent and his open mind shocked everyone!

Old Hu was so angry that he slapped himself in the face. Old Jiang had beaten him to the punch again, and the conditions he offered were so generous. Even if he offered the same conditions, he would still be at a disadvantage!

“Come to our factory, I dare not say anything else, but I can guarantee that our Second Steel Rolling Mill will listen to you. Anyone who dares to disobey will be fired directly!” Lao Hu was not reconciled, although what he said was very general, it was also full of sincerity!

“Nonsense! He will be transferred back to the Ministry of Industry soon!” Minister Wang also came out to grab the person. Lao Jiang and Lao Hu are still eyeing one of their factories, but Minister Wang is looking at all the industrial enterprises in the whole country!

Chen Zhiguo was stunned. Each one was more powerful than the other. I just came here to ask for help and do an experiment. There is really no need for such a big fuss!

“Minister, Zhiguo is still young and needs a few more years of training at the grassroots level!” As a teacher, it is most appropriate for Li Guoqiang to step forward to resist!

“I didn’t say that I won’t send him to the grassroots level, but he should have a broader vision and not be limited to one workshop or one factory. Chen Zhiguo’s assembly line production is very good. I think he should work in the Ministry of Industry to promote it first, while also taking care of the steelmaking furnace experiment!”

“Yes, yes, start with our factory one. We also need to modify the assembly line!” Old Hu was very angry today. If he couldn’t keep up with one step, he would not be able to keep up with every step!

“Old Li, I want Chen Zhiguo to be my assistant, and then I want him to be a deputy director of the design department at the design institute. With such an identity, it would be very suitable to guide the work!”

“Minister, that’s too high a position. It’s too early to push things up. Why don’t you just be the chief of the third design department first!” Li Guoqiang knows the truth that a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. This is why he asked Chen Zhiguo to go to the grassroots level. Without a solid foundation, no matter how high he is promoted, it will just be a castle in the air!

“Then he will be the deputy director and the chief of Section 3. He is under your command and your apprentice. You just need to take good care of him!” Minister Wang pondered for a moment and gave his final opinion! For an appointment like Chen Zhiguo at the deputy director level, Minister Wang only needed to hold a small meeting to decide. It was not troublesome at all!

“Minister, why don’t we let Chen Zhiguo take on the role of chief engineer of our factory?” Old Hu took the initiative this time. No matter whether things could be accomplished or not, attitude determines everything!

“Yes, Minister, we also need support, and we also need to serve as the chief engineer of our factory!” Lao Jiang was not willing to be outdone. He must have what he deserves and fight for what he should fight for!

In such occasions, Chen Zhiguo had no right to speak and could only watch the bigwigs arguing. In the end, neither Jiang nor Hu could get Minister Wang to agree to Chen Zhiguo’s part-time job!

At the end of the argument, Minister Wang asked Chen Zhiguo, “Xiao Chen, what else do you need help with?”

Chen Zhiguo thought for a moment and asked, “Can I bring some of my assistants with me?”

“Sure, you can be assigned to the third department directly!” This question is very simple, and it also gives Lao Jiang and Lao Hu a new hint. “Zhiguo, don’t worry, when you come to our factory, you can choose anyone in the factory. I can find you any assistant you need!” Lao Jiang patted his chest and said,

This time, Old Hu did not argue with him, but was calculating how many suitable young people there were in his factory and sent them to Chen Zhiguo as assistants. Once a teacher-student relationship was established, it would not be a matter of a single word for the apprentice to ask for help in the future. Look, didn’t Li Guoqiang confront Minister Wang head-on for the sake of his apprentice!

“Okay, that’s it!” Minister Wang started to chase people away. His assistant had reminded him several times that there were many things to deal with!

“Zhiguo, I will arrange a car to pick you up tomorrow, using my car!” Lao Jiang hugged Chen Zhiguo’s arm without any hesitation and said loudly, fearing that Lao Hu couldn’t hear it!

Who would have thought that Lao Hu did not argue with him this time, but smiled and shook hands with Chen Zhiguo to say goodbye, “Zhiguo, I have something else to do, so I will go back first. I will send my assistant to you personally tomorrow. See you tomorrow!”

Old Jiang looked at the hurried Old Hu and was confused. Isn’t this like Old Hu’s style? It was not until Chen Zhiguo asked Li Guoqiang about the arrangements for his assistants that Old Jiang understood why Old Hu hurried back. Damn! This old fox went back to select people! No, I have to go back to prepare too. Although there is the advantage of the location, the first impression is very important. I must check it carefully so that Chen Zhiguo can choose more apprentices!

If Chen Zhiguo knew what these two factory managers were thinking, he would be in tears and laughter. “I am still a student myself, how dare I teach students?”

Chen Zhiguo was mainly thinking that Lao Shen and the others had followed him from the beginning. Workshops 7 and 8 had their contributions, but they did not receive any rewards. He must bring them along this time, and would definitely give them credit after the success. Unexpectedly, they were transferred to the Ministry of Industry before it even started. He believed they would definitely want this reward!

As for Luo Xue, he was used to it and was good at organizing information. Chen Zhiguo never had to worry about the things she was responsible for, which made Chen Zhiguo very satisfied. That’s why he had to bring her along. Everyone wants a good clerk!

Chapter 186 Recruiting soldiers and buying horses!

He wanted to take Lao Shen and a few others with him. Although entering the design institute was much better than working in the steel mill, Chen Zhiguo had to follow their opinions. So Chen Zhiguo simply invited them to sit together for dinner in the evening and have a good talk!

But in the current situation, many restaurants close early in the evening and there is no food supply. There are really not many restaurants that can provide stable food. Chen Zhiguo thought for a long time and decided to take them to Donglaishun to eat hot pot tonight!

Although the sun is scorching, it has its own unique flavor. Besides, there is meat to eat, so why should we care about the hot weather?

Chen Zhiguo directly used the phone in Li Guoqiang’s office to call Li Huaide and asked him to notify him. Things were arranged very well!

“Master, will you support me tonight?”

“Go away! Are you going to fight on the battlefield? Should I go and support you?”

“Okay! Master, I’m leaving now. Don’t forget to take the bag back with you!” Although Li Guoqiang’s rank is not low, he is already at the department level, but he still has some shortages. With Chen Zhiguo’s secret help, the food at home has become better!

“Okay, I get it!”

. . . . . . . .

At 6 o’clock in the evening, Lao Shen rode his bike with Wang Qiang, and Luo Xue rode her 26, and appeared at the door of Donglaishun! Chen Zhiguo came earlier, and had already ordered the hot pot and the ingredients, and was waiting for them to arrive!

“Chen Zhiguo, here!” Luo Xue handed him two bottles of Fenjiu.

“Why did you bring wine?”

“I didn’t bring this. It was given to me by Director Li Huaide. When he came to inform me, he asked me to bring the wine to you!” Luo Xue explained.

Li Huaide is a really capable person. He has thought of every aspect. Chen Zhiguo knows his intention, which is nothing more than providing meat. Chen Zhiguo is not worried at all. The rabbits in Chenjia Village are beginning to be sold. It has been more than half a year since the first batch of rabbits were bred. The first batch of rabbits already weighs five or six kilograms and can be sold. Chen Zhiguo has arranged for his second uncle to return to the village to receive the goods!

Normal rabbits take more than a year to grow up, but the rabbits provided by Chen Zhiguo have been baptized in space, and their physiques are obviously different. They have strong vitality, which is obvious in infancy, and they rarely die of illness! At the same time, the growth period of rabbits has also been shortened. Normal rabbits are considered adults after more than a year, but the rabbits in Chenjia Village have reached the weight of adult rabbits in half a year, which greatly shortens the breeding period!

As for those who would murmur why such a strange phenomenon happened, Chen Dalong said, “If you want to raise it, don’t ask!” They were speechless and shut up!

As for Chen Zhiguo’s space, Chen Zhiguo has been controlling the reproduction rate of the creatures in the space, especially the rabbits. If they were allowed to run wild, the space would have been flooded long ago!

The only regret now is that I can’t find a companion for the white fox. Other animals in the space have families, but the white fox is alone. She pesters me every night and practices meditation with me! When Chen Zhiguo has time, he will go to the mountainous area where the white fox was caught to see if he can find her companion!

Several people prepared their own dipping sauces, and the mutton was placed on the table. Today, Chen Zhiguo was also generous, and the classic 8 parts of mutton were all served, including cucumber strips, lamb tenderloin, lamb brain, lamb tendon, lamb crotch, lamb trident, one-end sinker, and lamb shank. Moreover, four plates of each were served, which meant four people, one plate of each type! Together with other side dishes, the table was full, and there were still a lot of things piled up on the side!

With the wine sent by Li Huaide, Chen Zhiguo did not order wine separately, but only asked for two bottles of Arctic Ocean for Luo Xue!

Wang Qiang was very considerate. He took the wine bottle from Chen Zhiguo’s hand, poured it for Chen Zhiguo first, then filled up Lao Shen’s bottle, and finally poured it for himself!

Holding a glass of wine, Chen Zhiguo invited them to eat, “Eat the meat first, and then drink after we are full!”

“You’d better take it easy. With our drinking capacity, even if twenty of us come, we still can’t drink more than you!” Old Shen said jokingly, without stopping the chopsticks in his hand, he put a piece of lamb brain into the bowl!

Wang Qiang and Luo Xue also started to show off. They used a copper hot pot with clear water, picked up the mutton with chopsticks and gently shook it in the boiling water, three times to the left and three times to the right. When it turned pink, the meat was cooked!

Put it in a dipping bowl made with the three main flavors of sesame paste, chives, and fermented bean curd juice, as well as shrimp oil, oyster sauce, chopped green onions, coriander, and fried chilies. It is fresh, tender, and fragrant!

The fighting power of several people was good. More than 30 plates of mutton were finished. Chen Zhiguo wanted to order a few more plates, but was stopped by Lao Shen. “Too much is as bad as too little. Good things should not be eaten too much. Leave some for later!”

Then we started eating the side dishes. The must-haves are the classic “three old sets”: cabbage, tofu, and vermicelli. Chen Zhiguo also ordered some other vegetables and noodles!

After filling his stomach, he started drinking, but only in small amounts. Everyone knew Chen Zhiguo’s alcohol tolerance, so he drank slowly! After drinking three or four glasses of wine and eating some vegetables to relieve the greasiness, Chen Zhiguo began today’s topic, “I may have to go to the First Steel Rolling Mill to do experiments next. I want to ask if you can go over and help me?”

“No problem for me!” Luo Xue was the first to agree.

“I can too!” Wang Qiang also agreed. Only Old Shen remained silent and drank his wine silently!

“I am coming too!”

It is not easy for Lao Shen to make such a decision. Chen Zhiguo will not be dissatisfied because Lao Shen hesitated before agreeing. This is a manifestation of maturity and stability. Lao Shen is not a young man. He has a family. He always thinks clearly before doing things!

“Thank you very much for your support!” Chen Zhiguo raised a glass of wine, “I may have to work in the design institute soon!”

“Zhiguo, are you going to be promoted again?” Luo Xue said in surprise!

Chen Zhiguo glanced at Luo Xue. Luo Xue also knew that she was too impatient. She stuck out her tongue, blushed, and closed her mouth!