Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2609: Helping in times of need
The next day.

When Yang Xiaotao arrived at the First Ministry of Machine Building, he was immediately attracted by the tunnel boring machine in front of him.

"How is it? I didn't expect it to be so big."

Old Xia stood there with his hands on his hips, smiling, looking very proud.

This was produced by the First Ministry of Machine Building with a lot of hard work!
This is the first shield machine independently developed in China!

This is something that not many people in the world can do!
And they just made it!

Proud in my heart and even more proud on my face!
Yang Xiaotao nodded seriously, "It's quite spectacular."

“I didn’t feel that way when I was designing it, but once it was made, I felt that humans were so insignificant in front of this thing.”

Hearing this, Old Xia stroked his beard and nodded, "If it were the same size, would it be able to show our abilities?"

"Let me tell you, if it were any other department, there's no way they could do it!"

Yang Xiaotao smiled and nodded, "I believe this. If we didn't have this foundation, we wouldn't be able to do it even if we vomited blood!"

Mr. Xia was even happier to hear the praise.

"Has the news been reported?"

"Well, Lao Huang has already reported it to his superiors, and it will probably be approved soon."

"When the time comes, we'll choose a place and see the performance of this shield machine."

"If it passes the inspection, it will be sent to Changyan Railway."

Mr. Xia knew that nine departments were involved in the Changyan Railway, and he also knew that the tunnel boring machine and even the new locomotive to be built this time would be piloted on the Changyan Railway.

Therefore, this first tunnel boring machine will be used for the Changyan Railway.

"This is no small thing. When we dismantle it and send it over, you must ensure it is properly installed."

Yang Xiaotao reminded, and Mr. Xia nodded.

Then Yang Xiaotao put on the fault scanning glasses and looked around the shield machine. There were no major problems, but there were still some minor problems.

It's normal to have such a big guy.

As soon as these minor defects were pointed out, the on-site manufacturing staff came forward to check them immediately.

Once problems were discovered, on-site improvements were made.

"Our Qianjin TBM is fifty meters long, of which the shield part accounts for five meters. The entire diameter is about five meters. It uses a new type of special steel alloy. The head alone is much more expensive."

"Basically, I made it strictly according to the design you gave me."

"This is all thanks to the worker comrades sent by your Ninth Department."

After Mr. Xia finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao saw Pang Guo coming over with his men.

"Yang Department!"

As he moved forward, Pang Guo became a little excited and his heart was filled with gratitude.

Yang Xiaotao is not only his lifesaver, but also the guide who enables him to shine.

"Lao Pang, congratulations on completing such a big task."

Pang Guo immediately sighed, "Director Yang, without your design drawings and your guidance, there would be no shield machine, and naturally there would be no place for me, Pang Guo."

These words were spoken sincerely. Yang Xiaotao just smiled and waved his hands, "Lao Pang, it's because of your hard work that you have achieved this."

"Otherwise, no one will be able to make anything."

"Lao Pang, no one can take away the credit that belongs to you."

Pang Guo took a deep breath, smiled and nodded.

Afterwards, Pang Guo took Yang Xiaotao on a tour of the workshop, during which they also conducted a drill on starting the tunnel boring machine.

When everything was fine, Yang Xiaotao called Pang Guo aside and talked about Mr. Huang and the others.

"Old Pang."

“Although the shield machine has been built, it is not over yet.”

"One shield machine is far from enough to meet the country's needs. More shield machines will be needed in the future."

"So, you still need to continue to lead the team's efforts here."

When Yang Xiaotao said this, Pang Guo immediately understood what Yang Xiaotao meant.

After all, Old Xia had approached him before, but he had refused on the grounds of his status as the Ninth Division.

Now it seems that it was Mr. Xia who told Yang Xiaotao about this.

Moreover, Yang Xiaotao also agreed.

Pang Guo hesitated to speak, so Yang Xiaotao explained again, "Moreover, I need you to continue to follow up on the progress of the shield machine. If any problems arise, we need to optimize it in the subsequent design and manufacturing."

Hearing this, Pang Guo kept his thoughts to himself.

"Also, Lao Pang, a person should do something spectacular in his life, right?"

"What is a sensational event?"

"It means doing something from beginning to end, doing it clearly, doing it well, and doing it thoroughly."

"Just think about it, when people talk about you in the future, the first thing they say is, 'This person made a lot of shield machines.' How does that feel?"

"Right."

"This is your chance."

"Besides, where is this? This is the First Ministry of Machine Building. We used to be in the First Ministry of Machine Building. Just think of it as returning to your hometown. Don't think too much about it."

As Yang Xiaotao kept persuading him, Pang Guo gradually calmed down and tried to figure out what Yang Xiaotao meant.

Especially the sentence "Do one thing well" touched him.

He is not young either.

Although I became an engineer, I know exactly how I got there.

At the very least, he is far inferior to Chang Mingjie.

He also had no other outstanding achievements. The only time he went to Shicheng, he made some achievements, but he encountered an earthquake in the end.

If Yang Xiaotao hadn't rescued them, perhaps there would only be one name on his tombstone now.

Fortunately, we have this opportunity now.

An opportunity that will make people think of him when talking about tunnel boring machines.

He had to catch it.

"Okay, Yang Bu, I understand."

Pang Guo knew Yang Xiaotao's character, and he would definitely not force him as long as he insisted on not agreeing.

Similarly, the suggestions given by Yang Xiaotao are generally the optimal solutions.

"Okay, don't worry about this matter. Mr. Xia is our old superior and will definitely take care of it."

Yang Xiaotao smiled at the side, and then reluctantly said, "However, Lao Pang, you are also half a member of the Nine Departments. If there is anything I need your help with in the future, Lao Pang, you can't refuse."

Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Pang Guo immediately patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, Chief Yang, if you have any problems, just tell me. I promise to be there whenever you call."

"I'm just waiting for your words."

The two men came back from their walk and found General Xia to tell him about the situation.

When Mr. Xia learned that Pang Guo was willing to stay and would persuade others to stay and study the shield machine, he immediately smiled and promised that he would not let them suffer any grievances.

After the work of the First Ministry of Machine Building was completed, Yang Xiaotao returned to the Ninth Ministry.

Of course, he will continue to pay attention to the subsequent matters of the shield machine.

But before that, Yang Xiaotao decided to call Li Hongfeng and tell him the good news.

But after calling for a while and being transferred twice, no one answered the call.

Yang Xiaotao thought that he must be busy because there was no one on duty at the phone.

After thinking for a while, I decided to call again later.

But just after he hung up the phone, he received a call from Secretary Guo, saying that Mr. Chen wanted to see him!

Yang Xiaotao had no choice but to drive there.

On the other hand, ever since Yang Xiaotao told Secretary Guo about Mosidov, Mr. Chen has been thinking about this matter.

That's a mess.

But at the same time, it is also an opportunity.

It is easy to fish in muddy waters, and if you are lucky, you can catch big fish.

This is where risks and opportunities coexist, and it is difficult to choose between the two.

So Secretary Guo asked Yang Xiaotao to come over to discuss the matter.

While I was thinking, I heard footsteps at the door.

They all looked up and saw Yang Xiaotao walking in quickly, followed by Secretary Guo.

"Hello, Chief!"

Yang Xiaotao shouted, and Mr. Chen nodded and pointed to the seat next to him.

"Sit down and talk!"

Yang Xiaotao sat down after hearing that. Secretary Guo closed the door and then sat aside.

"What have you been busy with lately?"

Old Chen asked casually, and Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "It's just busy work!"

"A little bit here, a little bit there, there's plenty to do anyway."

"I heard that you are going to research new machine tools?"

Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "The task you assigned last time was to do the export business of machine tools. Our Ninth Department is under a lot of pressure, so we thought about making a CNC machine tool to improve the domestic machine tool technology."

Mr. Chen was very satisfied after hearing this. "Do a good job. When it's done, I'll go and cut the ribbon for you."

Yang Xiaotao nodded immediately, "Yes, we will complete the task as soon as possible."

When Mr. Chen heard about the machine tool, he suddenly remembered something, "After your Mercury machine tool is made, you still need people to help assemble it."

“These people need to be reliable and not sloppy.”

"You should prepare in advance."

Yang Xiaotao was curious after hearing this, "Commander, don't we have comrades from the foreign trade department to assist us? Do you still need our people to go?"

"This place is unfamiliar to everyone. I'm worried that the comrades won't be able to adapt when they go out."

Elder Chen shook his head. "This is also part of the agreement. After all, machine tools are not something that ordinary people can operate. Since we have sold them, we must provide good after-sales service."

"In short, you nine departments must do a good job of selecting and training personnel in advance, and make sure you keep a close eye on them."

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao knew that saying more was useless and could only nod in agreement.

I'll tell Liu Huaimin when I get back and look for candidates in advance.

"By the way, Chief, today I went to the First Ministry of Machinery to see the newly built shield machine, and it's running pretty well!"

Chen Lao was very curious when he heard it. "Shield machine? The shield machine drawings you gave them? They made it? When did it happen?"

"Why didn't anyone tell me?"

Yang Xiaotao was a little at a loss.

Finally, he could only say to Mr. Chen, "Well, maybe they didn't find you!"

Mr. Chen nodded and then asked about the tunnel boring machine.

Yang Xiaotao then talked about the situation of the shield machine.

Elder Chen nodded and said, "I also want to see what this shield machine looks like and whether it can be used!"

Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "Don't worry, Commander. It will definitely work, and it's faster and safer than manual excavation!"

Elder Chen nodded, and then said, "The reason I called you here this time is mainly about Mosidov's matter."