Crossing the Western Tianshan Mountains

When this project is completed, it will surely make a name for itself internationally and become a historic event. To undertake a project like this, we need a lot of patience.

In fact, we will give everyone time. We need to be ingenious and do a good job. Time will give everyone time anyway. Do you understand this? "

After hearing his words, some of the workers suddenly understood. They were working every day anyway, and as long as they worked, they would make progress. So why bother about the inconsistent progress?

Moreover, if foreigners can do it, the Chinese can certainly do it too. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be too embarrassing?

Ling Fengxi had found all this information overnight, and it was now used as a case to motivate the workers. It turned out to be really useful. The workers were obviously not so depressed anymore, and instead began to speed up their work involuntarily. The mud was really annoying, and the whole cave was extremely humid.

While Ling Fengxi was telling the story, Wu Yongjie was studying the exploration data in the side pilot tunnel. He did not dare to be careless at all. He wanted to review everything from the construction face to the internal formation data one by one, and needed the technicians to explain it clearly. He knew that everyone would be very tired, but he had to do this to feel a little safe.

He heard what Ling Fengxi said, but just glanced at him from a distance.

Ling Fengxi usually doesn't talk much, so it's rare for him to speak at such length. Some tired workers gathered around him and asked, "Secretary Ling, can we use foreign technology? For example, is that double-shield tunnel boring machine the same as ours?"

"A double-shield tunnel boring machine primarily consists of a front shield, rear shield, cutterhead, and propulsion system. It can operate in diverse geological conditions, including hard and soft rock. In complex geological conditions, such as soft rock, the propulsion system effectively controls tunneling speed and pressure to prevent collapse. Furthermore, this type of tunnel boring machine can simultaneously perform tunneling and segment installation operations, resulting in relatively high tunneling efficiency."

"Then why don't we use such a good tunnel boring machine?" the worker asked depressedly.

"Any tunnel boring machine has its own advantages when facing different geological environments. The tunnel boring machine used in the construction of the West Tianshan Extra-Long Tunnel is the open-type single-shield dual-mode "Wensu" tunnel boring machine."

Ling Fengxi thought for a moment, unsure how to continue. Luckily, Wu Yongjie finally emerged from the side tunnel and said as he walked, "Why? Foreigners' stuff is great, but aren't our Chinese stuff any better? The excavator we're using now has a single shield, but we have dual-mode technology. This means our machine can achieve the same dual-shield effect as the one mentioned earlier. But we can't install the segments directly."

Wu Yongjie continued, "Although mechanical segment installation is fast, it is a lazy approach. When geological conditions are complex, manual segment installation can handle the tightness of segments under different geological conditions.

You have to think about what the segments do. Functionally, they are primarily used to support the surrounding rock and soil, preventing the tunnel from collapsing and deforming. They also act as a waterproof barrier, effectively preventing groundwater seepage.

It can be said that the pipe segments are like a layer of solid armor for the tunnel, which is to protect the safety of the internal space of the tunnel and provide security for the train operation.

So, you want to leave such an important task entirely to machines?"

The workers immediately understood what was said and said, "Foreigners are just lazy. They are very lazy. There is a reason why the quality of their work is so poor."

Ling Fengxi just listened and didn't say anything. In fact, there were many reasons for not using more advanced tunnel boring machines, but it was really difficult to explain to the workers.

The tunnel boring machine currently selected is indeed the most suitable for this project.

The workers dispersed, and Wu Yongjie said, "It still won't work without me, right? Leader, next time you speak, don't dig a hole for yourself. The workers are very naive and can't think too much. They just wonder why we don't use something better when we have one, but they can't think of anything else."

Ling Fengxi disagrees. "I think it's good for them to know more. They can understand and realize that our choices must have been carefully considered."

Wu Yongjie felt there was no need to argue further on this matter, so he simply said magnanimously, "Yes, everything you think is right. Let me come down and help you out."

... Let's talk about Gulinar, Nurlan, Li Jianguo and Yan Zhuoyu. When the four of them arrived at the county, they first drank milk tea and ate buns to warm their stomachs, then went to a local hot pot restaurant to enjoy mutton hot pot, and then went to a grilled fish restaurant to eat grilled fish. The four young people talked and there seemed to be no generation gap between them.

Yan Zhuoyu's eyes were always drawn to Gulinar. He smiled and said to Li Jianguo, "She is a beautiful flower with an owner. If she were not, when would we pick her?"

Li Jianguo rolled his eyes at Yan Zhuoyu and said, "Gulinar is a dazzling flower and the sun of our West Tianshan Project Department. She must not be desecrated. You should use all your efforts quickly."

Yan Zhuoyu: "I told you not to go down the mountain to play. When you're well fed and warm, you'll think about sex, you know? After I went up the mountain, I felt like I hadn't thought about any women for half a year. But when I came down, I saw so many beauties."

Li Jianguo was reminded of his girlfriend and after a long pause he said, "What's the point of thinking about it? We've already broken up."

Yan Zhuoyu was stunned for a moment, then picked up the wine glass and said, "Come on, let's drink to celebrate the breakup." He knew that Li Jianguo had a girlfriend. In fact, when Li Jianguo arrived at the West Tianshan Tunnel Project, almost the moment he arrived, experienced people could predict that he would break up with his girlfriend. Everything was reasonable.

Li Jianguo drank a glass of bitter wine. Fortunately, there was mutton to warm his heart and stomach, otherwise he would really cry.

In fact, Gulinar felt very uncomfortable as well, but having grown up in the mountains, she did not allow others to see her scars. She also heard what Li Jianguo and Yan Zhuoyu said.

But at this time she pretended not to hear anything, raised her glass and invited everyone to eat meat and drink. It happened that there was a dutar player in the restaurant, so she simply stood up and danced for Li Jianguo and others.

"This paragraph is dedicated to all lovers in the world!"

The dance was bright and passionate but did not give rise to any evil thoughts. Gulinar was like a holy sun that people looked up to.

She is a true mountain goddess.

Seeing her dance, the people around her clapped and whistled with joy, and some diners even stood up and joined in the dancing. This kind of folk customs and lively scene are hard to find elsewhere. Yan Zhuoyu suddenly said, "Jianguo, this place is actually really nice. Sometimes I even think that life here is not bad."

Li Jianguo didn't say anything. He knew this place was nice, but he couldn't stay here forever.

He came here just for experience.