A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

Li Huaide somehow got hold of a pair of binoculars and handed them to Jiang Xia: "These Liberation trucks are newly modified, right? The carriages seem a bit longer."

Jiang Xia looked at it and realized that it was somewhat different from the Jiefang trucks in the factory.

Well, the front of the car seems a bit wider, and the shape of the nose is also quite different from the usual ones.

Liu Mingzhong sighed enviously, "After all, he's the eldest son; his modification skills are undeniable!"

Yes, widening a truck isn't that simple. Do you think it's like clay that you can just mold and shape?

The soldiers have activated the Liberation Card and begun their march along the test route.

There's not much to say, it's pretty standard. It can climb the slopes it needs to climb and make the turns it needs to make.

Compared to the passionate march that began at Huangheka, it seemed somewhat mediocre.

Factory Director Guo also noticed this, "Report!"

"what happened again?"

"Uh, could the soldiers please drive a bit more aggressively? Our trucks have been specially modified and are durable!"

"Special? Modified? Then this isn't a mass-produced car?" Old Zhou's eyes sharpened.

"No, no, no, this is a prototype! We've mastered the technology! We can start production on schedule anytime!" Factory Director Guo was sweating.

Old Zhou turned his head away: "Six months in advance? You only gave me a few centimeters more room?"

"Staying stagnant and complacent will only lead to stagnation!"

After speaking, he looked at the person beside him.

"Xiao Wang, are the soldiers still capable of handling high-intensity tasks? If so, let them know. I said I want everyone to be convinced!"

The man called "Xiao Wang" frowned: "The soldiers we selected have just completed their training in the motor transport unit. As long as safety is guaranteed, we can give it a try!"

After the order was issued, the soldiers increased the spacing between the vehicles and slightly increased their speed.

The final results were indeed much better.

However, it's still not quite enough.

Director Guo watched as the soldiers parked their vehicles and stood aside to rest, while a clerk jotted down their thoughts and feelings.

Hmm, why do I feel a strange sense of melancholy?

Next, one truck after another took turns to compete, and unsurprisingly, the following trucks were all slightly inferior to Jiefang trucks.

There were even a few that had collapsed on the hillside.

The 130s in Beijing were especially disliked by the soldiers.

The driver's cab is a bit small; I can't squeeze in.

In the end, they chose a small, thin soldier to go in. They didn't need to climb the slope, since they couldn't climb it anyway, so they just drove around the shoulder of the track.

After returning to the starting point, the windshield suddenly shattered with a loud thud.

This~~~

The representatives from the Beijing Automobile Factory collectively moved inside and disappeared without a trace in a short while. The remaining young man took a wooden mallet and started clanging it against the frame.

Hey, I have to say, that's pretty impressive. With just a few wooden pegs, they fixed the windshield back in place.

"I already said the 130 is a light truck! A light truck! It hasn't even undergone road testing yet! Why is it making a fool of itself right after it's off the production line!"

"Let's take it or leave it, what if it hits us on the head! Anyway, it's Xiao Xie who'll lose face!"

Yes, Xiao Xie is the young man who swung the wooden mallet.

The factory director and engineers of the Sijiucheng Automobile Factory squatted in the shadow of the Yellow River truck, exchanging secret messages.

"Hey, is this the steering system? You mean the Yellow River truck relies on this for its agile steering?"

"Ugh! I told you a long time ago to contact the steel mill and get it imported, but you wouldn't listen!"

"Hmph, a car factory is introducing automotive technology to a steel mill, do we even have any shame left?"

"Ha, face? Now you've lost face and substance, what do you suggest we do?"

"That's easy, we'll just go to the steel mill and ask them for help later!"

"Oh! You're awake now? Don't you care about your precious face anymore?"

The factory manager of the Sijiucheng Automobile Factory shrugged indifferently: "What factory manager has any shame? As long as it's good for our factory, I don't care if Yang Youning stomps on me while I'm on the ground!"

"Dude, that's not what you said earlier," the engineer said, giving a sidelong glance.

"That wasn't me. It was what the Northeast Automobile Factory said during the meeting. I was just repeating it!"

"Ha, he's definitely got the makings of a factory director, just like Li Huaide from the steel rolling mill!"

Li Huaide looked at the two people in front of him, whom he thought were well hidden, and really wanted to sit on them.

"The Beijing Automobile Factory? Good, very good! You'll soon find out that there's only one Li Huaide in Beijing!"

After going around in circles, Li Huaide returned to Jiang Xia's side and handed him a water bottle.

"Xiao Jiang, are you thirsty? Have some water!"

Jiang Xia was holding up binoculars, intently watching the truck performance on the field.

In his view, some trucks, despite their poor performance, actually have their merits.

Even the worst one, 130, was considered good by Jiang Xia.

Imagine replacing all the oxcarts and horse-drawn carriages that are currently running rampant throughout Beijing with this kind of vehicle—that would be incredibly appealing!

If the competition were held in the hutongs of Beijing, who knows who would win?

Therefore, choosing the right track is crucial!

Jiang Xia shared his insights while drinking water.

"Hey, Uncle Li, you even added jasmine tea!"

Li Huaide smiled kindly: "Isn't it just taking care of people? Don't you see how I got back up?"

The pleasure of being a simp is something ordinary people can never understand!

Liu Mingzhong also took out his notebook and wrote down everything Jiang Xia said.

His insightful remarks greatly benefited the two men from the Beijing Automobile Factory who were hiding in the shadows.

"Hey! This little rascal has insight; he saw the advantages of our 130 at a glance!" The factory manager of the Sijiucheng Automobile Factory suddenly felt that he was doing well again.

"Hey, how about we poach Jiang Xia? I can give him my chief engineer position!" The engineer next to him made no attempt to hide his admiration for Jiang Xia.

"His master is Li Changfu! He was raised by Li Changfu like his own son! If one comes, you get two, it's an incredibly good deal!"

The car factory manager slammed his right hand against his left, exclaiming, "That makes sense! Let's give them a piece of our minds!"

Not to mention everyone present, who are fighting hard for their future.

The test finally came to the Quancheng Automobile Factory.

The group of ten soldiers, though still full of vigor, had slightly trembling hands and tired eyes that revealed the hard work they had been doing.

The leader walked up to Jiang Xia and saluted, saying, "Hello, comrade!"

Jiangxia returned the gift.

"Comrade, would you like to take a break?"

The soldier grinned: "No need! The commander said we need to win everyone's respect!"

Li Huaide stood in front of Jiang Xia and, without saying a word, handed him a pack of cigarettes: "Comrade, your hands are shaking like that, how can we accept this! In the time it takes to smoke a cigarette, I'll go talk to the people on the platform!"

After saying that, he winked at Liu Mingzhong: "While we have this opportunity, quickly tell the comrades about the precautions. Our car is different from the others!"

Liu Mingzhong cast a grateful glance at Li Huaide.

Li Huaide raised his head and ran up the hillside.

I am Li Huaide!

One of a kind in Beijing!

When Director Guo of the Northeast Factory saw the soldiers stop to smoke, he jumped up excitedly, ready to give another report.

"report!"

Huh? Why is it an accent?

One sound came from Director Guo, while the other came from halfway up the mountain.

It turned out that Li Huaide climbed up the hillside using both his hands and feet, but was stopped by the guards. In his desperation, he shouted out.

"Report! The soldiers' hands are shaking! Requesting a break for the time it takes to smoke a cigarette!"

Old Li, who was leading the group, looked at Li Huaide, who was covered in dust, and smiled for the first time ever.

"Approved! Just one cigarette, and it'll be added to your final score!"

The announcement was then broadcast over the loudspeaker.

The factory representatives all expressed their understanding and were eager for these soldiers to get some more rest.