A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

Not to mention the two factory managers frantically seeking backup.

Back in the jujube-tree courtyard, Jiang Xia spent a long time poking at the now-extinguished honeycomb briquette stove, realizing that cooking for himself was far too extravagant.

Forget it, it's better to go back to Master's place for a free meal. It's definitely not because I'm lazy!

Just as Jiang Xia was about to go out, Wang Kui stood smiling at the door, carrying a roast duck.

After a few rounds of drinks, Wang Kui said he would be gone for quite a while and told Jiang Xia not to run around recklessly.

"Going to the beach again? Bring back two eight-foot-long lobsters, huh!"

Jiang Xia, who didn't get to drink any alcohol yesterday, is now flushed with drink. Hearing Wang Kui say he's leaving, his first thought is a seafood feast.

Wang Kui shook his head: "Go west, to the westernmost mountain."

"Snapped!"

The still-fresh "railway hero" photo was taken by Jiang Xia, who exclaimed, "Take it! Heh heh heh, just mention my name, and I'll let you go there eating hotpot and singing songs!"

Wang Kui chuckled, "What are you thinking? Just drive over there."

"What?! Driving from Beijing to the Tianshan Mountains?"

"Of course! I'd like to take the train directly to Tianshan, but there isn't one, is there?" Wang Kui looked at Jiangxia's badge and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

What benefits did Jiang Xia give the Ministry of Railways? He really went all out, even bringing out an insignia of this caliber.

The Ministry of Railways, holding the thermite, smiled without saying a word.

These days, getting from Beijing to the Tianshan Mountains is really a difficult task.

Can the train take you there? Yes, it can! You just need to transfer.

How many trips?

Five trips!

Take the train from Beijing to Zhengzhou, then from Zhengzhou to Xi'an. From Xi'an to Lanzhou, from Lanzhou to Yumen, and from Yumen to Hami.

How long does it take?

Half a month is considered fast!

If you can drive, then it's probably not much better.

Didn't you see that those guys in the transport team lose weight after a trip to Tianjin?

In particular, Wang Tiezhu, who had participated in transporting supplies to a remote corner on the border of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, said that making such a trip was not only dangerous on the road, but also risked losing his elbow.

The reason is simple: the steering wheel is too heavy. When making sharp turns, the passenger has to lend a hand, especially in mountainous areas like Sichuan Province.

After a round of drinks, Wang Kui covered his glass with his hand and stopped drinking.

"Grandma Jiang taught me that drinking is forbidden during missions. A couple of drinks with you is enough! I'm off!"

Wang Kui angrily rubbed the dog's head before leaving, satisfied.

"Okay! Come back and keep drinking!"

"Yes, I definitely will come back!"

Jiang Xia shook his dizzy head and buried himself in the covers.

What are the consequences of not using coal stoves?

Of course, he was woken up by the cold, especially for someone like Jiangxia who is "especially good at pedaling".

By the time Jiang Xia, with snot hanging from his nose, finally lit the coal stove, the effects of the alcohol had mostly worn off.

Thinking back on what Wang Kui said, the more I thought about it, the more something seemed off.

What does "can come back" even mean? Why are you making empty promises to yourself?

But thinking back to the videos I've seen, the mountain paths, and the frequent geological disasters...

Old Wang's trip seems to be really dangerous!

Jiang Xia couldn't sit still any longer.

After circling around the main room a few times, he pushed the torch and rushed to the factory area.

The steel rolling mill at night was shrouded in smoke and dust, with occasional bursts of light from its depths, making it look like a legendary monster. The machines never stop running, even when people rest—that's what steel rolling mill workers are like!

Without bothering to chat with the guards, he drove straight to the secret workshop.

Seeing that the lights were still on in the confidential workshop, Jiang Xia breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good to have someone, since compared to his drawing skills, his practical skills are only at a beginner level, which is really not up to par.

When Jiang Xia saw that the person next to the heavy lathe was Xia Fengnian, he was even happier.

This old Xia, although his lathe skill is only level 5, has a full range of skills. He is skilled in both fitter and welder. If we were to classify him by cultivation level, he would definitely be at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage.

"A preliminary study of a rack and pinion mechanical hydraulic power assist system?"

Xia Fengnian didn't ask Jiang Xia why he came over so late at night, and took the blueprints to examine them carefully.

"Is it urgent?"

"Urgent! I need to be out by tomorrow morning at the latest!"

How many sets do you want?

Jiang Xia thought of the five GAZ trucks in the logistics department, "Five sets!"

Xia Fengnian twitched his lips and pointed at the hydraulic pump, saying, "This thing, no one would make it for you without at least five workers!"

Jiang Xia peeked over and said, "It's fine, we can just use the finished product. The Ministry of Machinery Industry's research institute provided a few hydraulic pumps for the bending machine last time, intending to do some testing. We were busy with the bending machine and didn't have time to use them; they're still sitting there!"

"Then what about this?"

"An oil storage tank? Just weld two pressure cookers in half together! The sealing rings will fit perfectly, nothing will be wasted!"

"Okay, so this drive belt was taken from the little hot hatch?"

"Yes! It'll take some work to get these gears and racks together!"

After Jiang Xia's analysis, Xia Fengnian felt that this thing didn't seem so difficult to obtain.

Gears and racks are just tools; a 620 can make them, let alone this heavy-duty machine tool. It's a piece of cake!

However, just to be on the safe side, Xia Fengnian still went to the dormitory and pulled up Master Qin's three top apprentices.

The three disciples were initially somewhat displeased at being woken up in the middle of the night.

But when I heard Jiang Xia say that it was to protect the people in the team, I immediately woke up from my sleepiness.

As they worked on it, they noticed areas that were lacking, so they would automatically call for more people.

Master Liu, an 8th-level welder, had his apprentice pulled up to weld the oil storage cylinder.

Master Lin, an 8th-level fitter, had his apprentice called up to make a steering knuckle arm.

This back and forth alerted half the dormitory building. The dormitory was originally inhabited by a bunch of young people, some of whom were big fans of Jiang Xia.

Hearing that Engineer Jiang was going to do something to help the team, I was even more excited!

Young people, who doesn't dream of joining the army?

What's more, this is also a chance to get inside the usually mysterious and secretive workshop and see for yourself.

Sleep? Sleep my ass!

Why sleep so much while alive? You'll have plenty of time to sleep after you die!

The secret workshop was brightly lit late at night...

Outside the workshop, a number of guards had appeared out of nowhere, their movements bringing warmth to the desolate midwinter.

As the work preparation bell rang, the young men, munching on the breakfasts Jiangxia had bought for them, returned to their respective workshops in twos and threes.

Despite a busy night, there was no sign of fatigue; instead, everyone was full of energy.

"Hey, it was worth it! I just learned a trick from Brother Liu, I'm sure I'll pass the Level 2 exam this time!"

"Hehe, it was definitely worth it. Engineer Jiang taught me how to read a micrometer!"

"Me too! Brother Tong taught me how to hammer a bolt! Hey, just a flick of the wrist and that little thing goes in without much effort!"

"Hehe, no. I told Engineer Jiang about my idea, and he rewarded me with a handful of milk candies!"

"Look!"

Unaware of the wickedness of human nature, the young man pulled out a handful of milk candies and flaunted them.

The result, well, you can imagine...

Jiang Xia was also very satisfied. What was originally a last-minute overtime session turned into a "technical exchange meeting," and some of his original exclusive tips and tricks were unknowingly spread.

We're all young people, and when we're together, we're not as reserved as we are in front of our respective masters; we say whatever comes to mind.

that's nice!

Thanks to the young men's hard work, spare parts such as the integrated steering system and shock absorbers, which were originally intended to be simplified, were actually made.

A complete set of "automotive mechanical hydraulic power steering system" was laid out before Jiangxia.

Let's dismantle the car!