Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2459 Yang Bu, you are bullying an honest person
When Elder Xia saw Yang Xiaotao remained silent, he immediately understood what was going on, so he laughed heartily and said, "We'll see when the time comes. If you can't come up with any people, I'll have someone give them to you guys. After all, this is encouraged by our superiors, so we can't take it lightly."

Yang Xiaotao nodded immediately after hearing this, "That's great, I'm still worried about this matter. If I can't come up with anything, it will be a huge embarrassment."

"That's not the case. The important thing is to participate."

The two chatted and laughed as they came to the reception room, where the food for the reception had already been placed on the table.

Six dishes, three meat and three vegetarian, and two bottles of wine.

The seven people sat down. Yang Xiaotao originally wanted to call Liang Zuoxin over, but Wang Hao came back and said that Liang Zuoxin was not in the Ninth Department, so Yang Xiaotao did not call anyone.

After everyone sat down, Yang Xiaotao took the wine bottles and filled them up one by one. There was nothing he could do, as he was the youngest in the group, so he had to do the job of pouring the wine.

Fortunately, everyone was familiar with each other, so there was no need to say any of the usual table etiquette. They just picked up the wine and drank it, and then talked about it after they finished.

After three rounds of drinks, Old Xia squinted his eyes and talked about the tunnel boring machine.

"Xiao Yang, when do you think this shield machine can be built?"

Mr. Huang and the others also pricked up their ears and listened.

Yang Xiaotao put down his chopsticks and said, "It's hard to say."

"If there are enough skilled workers and the materials are guaranteed, it should be possible to make it within half a year."

"Of course, it depends on the person, maybe it can be accelerated."

After hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, Huang Lao swallowed the pork belly in his mouth and said, "Since the superiors have issued a notice this time, we must take it seriously."

"The First Ministry of Machine Building will select 200 workers above level 7 to participate in this project. All materials involved will be given priority."

When Mr. Huang said this, both Mr. Qin and Mr. Wang were shocked.

I was even more envious in my heart, because only the Ministry of Machine Building had such boldness.

It’s not that they can’t provide two hundred level seven workers, but it will definitely affect the progress of other projects.

However, considering the importance attached to it by the superiors, if this tunnel boring machine can really be built, it will bring many benefits.

"Xiao Tao, you designed this tunnel boring machine. Tell me what you should pay attention to."

Old Xia spoke again. Although he had not seen the drawings yet, since Yang Xiaotao was able to design it, he must be very familiar with shield machines. Listening to him talk about it now would give him a direct impression.

Yang Xiaotao said directly, "This type of shield machine is called a closed-chest earth pressure cement shield machine."

Yang Xiaotao explained a few words and then said, "When I designed this shield machine, I referred to some foreign information and incorporated some of my own ideas."

"This type of shield machine has three advantages: it maintains the stability of the excavation surface, prevents collapse accidents, and provides workers with a good excavation environment to protect their safety."

When Yang Xiaotao talked about safety, Li Hongfeng had the most say.

"Speaking of safety, let me tell you something."

Although he was a little dizzy and tongue-tied after drinking a few glasses of wine, Li Hongfeng was really happy. When everyone looked at him, he said, "We have very little equipment for digging caves and tunnels now."

"A lot of places are opened with hammers, chisels, steel bars, pure manpower."

“It sometimes takes a year to build a mountain.”

"Not only is the efficiency low, but accidents also happen frequently."

Everyone knew what Li Hongfeng said, otherwise, why would Mr. Wu come here specially?

Because this tunnel boring machine is so important to them.

After Li Hongfeng finished speaking, Liu Huaimin patted him on the shoulder, and the latter nodded, "I, I think, as long as we can make this shield machine, no matter how big the difficulties are, they are not difficult."

"As long as it's about making a tunnel boring machine, I'll take on any challenges no matter how big they are."

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao nodded silently. Mr. Huang and Mr. Xia looked at each other and felt relieved.

The first secretary of this ninth ministry was chosen very well by the superiors.

At the very least, I can pee in the same pot with Yang Xiaotao and the others.

Yang Xiaotao continued, "I think that if we want to make this shield machine well, we must first solve three major problems."

At the dinner table, everyone immediately pricked up their ears and listened attentively.

Even Mr. Qin and Mr. Wang did not dare to be careless. One or two machines were not enough. If they really needed them urgently, they would need at least a hundred machines.

This is the purpose of their coming here today.

In case the Ministry of Machine Building cannot do so much, we will have to find someone to help.

This is their chance.

Mr. Huang and the other two knew this very well, but they didn't care.

At their level, as long as it is beneficial to the revolutionary construction, it is enough.

This is also the reason why Yang Xiaotao is willing to share it.

“First, motivation.”

"Our shield machine uses an electrically driven hydraulic device, so we have to make sure the hydraulic device is strong enough, and then we have to ensure there is enough power."

"What is the solution?"

Old Xia spoke, and Yang Xiaotao pondered for a moment, "I think we can use a diesel engine to generate electricity, maybe."

Several people nodded, and then Yang Xiaotao continued, "The second one is the shell and knife of the most important shield machine."

"It's a knife for cutting rocks. It has to be strong. I suggest using an alloy. You can't compromise on this, otherwise all your efforts will go to waste."

Mr. Huang nodded, "That's no problem."

"Well, the third thing is to determine the direction in advance. Once the shield machine starts, it will dig forward. With current technology, it is a bit difficult to turn, so it is best to determine the direction before starting."

Yang Xiaotao gave a brief explanation of the situation, and Mr. Huang and the others kept it in mind.

"Our engineer Comrade Pang Guo has been studying the design drawings of the shield machine these days. Once the construction starts, we will send him over to provide technical guidance."

"Of course, if there is any problem that cannot be solved, you can also come to me."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Mr. Huang said with a smile, "Your arrangement is very appropriate. You have thought of it ahead of us."

"Don't worry, this person has gone to our place, which means he has returned to his hometown. We will definitely take good care of you."

Yang Xiaotao smiled, then picked up the wine glass, followed by Old Qin and Old Wang, and they all drank it in one gulp.

After the meal was finished and only the soup was left, Yang Xiaotao asked someone to remove the food and then replaced it with tea.

"After two bowls, we should get down to business."

Old Huang held up the tea bowl and said to Old Xia, who nodded, "Xiao Tao, bring the people and the design drawings over later, and we'll go back together."

"Okay, I'll arrange someone later."

As Yang Xiaotao was talking, Qin Lao beside him thought of something, "Xiao Yang, when are you going to make the locomotive?"

"If you need it, we have a factory there that can help."

Mr. Huang put down his teacup without saying anything. Among the people here, only the Logistics Department had research in this area. Neither he nor the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building could help.

"Well, if it's convenient, you can prepare a design drawing of the locomotive for me to use as a reference."

Qin Lao nodded, "No problem, do you need help with the power?"

Yang Xiaotao pondered for a moment and then said, "We have experience in gas turbine production here, which should be helpful."

"As for the engine, I have the design drawings of a twelve-cylinder diesel engine that I made before. I'll see if I can modify it when the time comes. If I can, it should be quick."

As soon as Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, several people looked over.

Huang Lao and Xia Lao smiled, Wang Lao shook his head helplessly, but Qin Lao was pleasantly surprised. Finally, he said, "How many good things have you hidden, kid?"

"A twelve-cylinder diesel engine. If it were in other factories, they would have treasured it a long time ago. But you are hiding it in the bottom of your box."

After hearing what Mr. Qin said, Mr. Wang also started to make a noise, "If you already have twelve cylinders, then you probably have more. Tell the truth, do you have fourteen, sixteen, twenty, or anything like that?"

After the two of them said this, Mr. Huang and the others actually looked at Yang Xiaotao with more anticipation.

Yang Xiaotao spread his hands and said, "I'm not hiding anything. This twelve-cylinder diesel engine is for the Ordnance Research Institute to design tanks. They are working on it right now."

"Besides, you don't really think that this thing can be made by just adding a few cylinders, right? It took a lot of effort to make these twelve cylinders. It's not as simple as you say." After Yang Xiaotao's explanation, Old Qin immediately became interested. The Ninth Department's Ordnance Research Institute cooperated with their Logistics Department.

If Yang Xiaotao hadn't mentioned this matter, he would have almost forgotten it.

I just didn't expect that this Ordnance Research Institute has been researching tanks all this time. It's quite focused.

Thinking of this, Qin Lao immediately asked, "Xiao Yang, how far have you progressed in your research on main battle tanks?"

Yang Xiaotao thought for a moment, "It should still be in the design stage. I solved the design of the automatic loader last time, so I don't really understand the current situation."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, he returned to the previous topic again, "It would be best if you could find other design drawings of the locomotive. Of course, it would be even better if there are foreign ones."

Seeing that Yang Xiaotao didn't say much on the tank, Qin Lao realized that he didn't want to say more, so he nodded in agreement, "I'll go back and look for it."

Li Hongfeng on the side also said, "I'll go look for it too."

Yang Xiaotao nodded.

After drinking tea, everyone dispersed.

Pang Guo and the design drawings of the tunnel boring machine left with Mr. Huang and his team.

After seeing off Yang Xiaotao and others, he walked towards the office.

As it was almost time to get off work, Yang Xiaotao was cleaning up the table when he saw Li Hongfeng walk in with a smile on his face.

"Xiao Yang, I just reported the situation to the railway department. They will send us a batch of locomotive design drawings in two days."

Yang Xiaotao suddenly laughed, "Old Li, you never leave me any time to rest."

Li Hongfeng blushed upon hearing this, but Yang Xiaotao quickly said, "In this case, I have to spend time every day reviewing documents, organizing materials, and handling official business. This time is not enough."

Li Hongfeng thought so too, but he couldn't come up with a solution.

Time is fair to everyone. It will not be less than a second, nor can it be added by a second.

"How about this."

Yang Xiaotao suddenly sighed and said, "I have to take care of the plane during this period. I can only work on the train design at night and take it home to work overtime."

Li Hongfeng was touched by what he heard, but he still said with concern, "Xiao Yang, you are young now, but you can't always stay up late."

"This is not good for your health."

"It's okay, I'm used to it."

"That won't work either. After a long time, my body won't be able to handle it."

Li Hongfeng thought about it again and again, and finally said, "How about this, it's just daily documents, there's nothing important, you can ask Xiao Liu Xiao'e and the others to send them to me, I'll handle it, you just focus on this matter."

Yang Xiaotao looked embarrassed, "This isn't a good idea."

"It's okay, just leave it to me."

"This"

"That's it."

Li Hongfeng said affirmatively, "I don't have any other abilities, but I can still do a good job with help."

"Don't worry, just leave it to me."

After saying that, he nodded at Yang Xiaotao, then turned and left.

Yang Xiaotao watched Li Hongfeng walk away, then sat down on the chair helplessly, "Old Li, where is the good man."

In the office, Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue looked at each other in silence.

After a long while, the two looked at Yang Xiaotao, and Liu Lixue whispered, "Minister Yang, you are bullying me a bit."

Yang Xiaotao glanced at him, and Lou Xiaoe on the other side continued, "That's right, Secretary Li is such a down-to-earth person, you are really bullying him like this."

"There isn't much work to begin with, and you're just being a hands-off boss. How can you be a leader like that?"

Yang Xiaotao turned back and glared at Lou Xiaoe again, "What are you talking about? What are you talking about?"

"What do you mean by hands-off? I'm so busy, you can't see it."

"Besides, a successful leader knows how to use people, use good people, and use people well. Do you understand?"

With that, Yang Xiaotao stood up and left the office.

Liu Lixue nodded behind him, "So, what Minister Yang meant is that we need to lead people who can get work done."

Lou Xiaoe hummed, "Just give the work to other people."

Then he watched Yang Xiaotao walk away and added, "Actually, I'm just lazy."

Liu Lixue hummed, "You can't always tell the truth."

As they spoke, both of them laughed.

On the other hand, Li Hongfeng returned to his office with great satisfaction. In his opinion, as long as the tunnel boring machine and the locomotive could be made, he would be happy to do anything.

This is better than mining and chiseling in the mountains.

"Zhao Di, wait, I will bring back the tunnel boring machine and surprise you."

Thinking of this, Li Hongfeng became even more motivated.

Two days later.

Yang Xiaotao was looking at three large boxes, each one meter high and half a meter long and wide, in the office, and his face looked a little bitter.

Seeing this scene, Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue suddenly felt ashamed of their own judgment.

I originally thought that this was Yang Xiaotao's excuse to be lazy and bully Secretary Li, an honest man.

But when they saw the drawings of the three boxes, they understood Yang's good intentions.

This is really busy.

I am judging others by my own standards.

"Old Li, are you sure these are the design drawings of the locomotive?"

"Actually, I just want a design principle."

"It won't take that much."

Li Hongfeng shrugged, "I don't know either. I just said it according to your request. Otherwise, are you waiting for Chief Qin and the others?"

Yang Xiaotao was helpless after hearing this, "Forget it, I'll wait for him to deliver it, it will probably be similar to this."

"Let me study first!"

"Thanks for your hard work!"

Li Hongfeng said this with gratitude, then hurried back to the office to process the documents.

Yang Xiaotao walked up to the three large boxes and opened them one by one.

"I hope it works."

While saying this, he took out the design drawings from the box, put them on the table and began to study them.

Liu Lixue and Lou Xiao'e looked at it but did not dare to disturb him. They just quietly processed the documents. After processing a batch, they sent the unimportant ones to Li Hongfeng, and the important ones would be processed when Yang Xiaotao was free.

As night fell, Yang Xiaotao put down the design drawings, rubbed his temples and prepared to go home.

This thing is a bit brain-burning.

Fortunately, the basic design principles were understood, and the structure of the locomotive was also figured out.

To put it simply, it is a large diesel engine, but compared to the ones used in cars, it focuses more on continuous output capability.

This is similar to the difference between a gas turbine and a turbojet.

After taking a look at the remaining design drawings, Yang Xiaotao felt that it was necessary to continue looking at them. If for no other reason, it was because they had been sent to him with great difficulty, wouldn't it be a waste of the fruits of his labor if he didn't look at them?

As for the remaining two boxes, it will take at least two or three days to check them.

Having made such a happy decision in his heart, Yang Xiaotao walked towards the courtyard humming a little tune.