A nation's industrial development begins with junior engineers.

"Hmm! The teachers are all so kind. Don't worry, I can handle this!" Jiang Xia patted the dust off his bottom and slowly walked into the conference room.

"Dear teachers and comrades! I am now announcing in my capacity as the chief designer: our computer project team's next technical solution is silicon MOSFET."

"Next, based on Professor Xi's experimental procedures, I drafted a list of subsequent experiments and the process parameters that need to be mastered..."

"Then, please take notes!"

"Wait!" Dr. Lan Ying stepped forward, her eyes sharp as she looked at Jiang Xia.

"Comrade Jiang Xia! You've made a decision? You know, once a decision is made, it's very difficult to change it. This decision represents something very important!"

"Yes! Teacher Lan Ying, it's decided!" Jiang Xia was quite ruthless, if only she could say that.

Others might think that Dr. Lan Ying is stepping forward now to save the transistor project she is in charge of, but Jiang Xia only sees a sense of care in her eyes.

"Good! The path has been set, let's move forward!" Dr. Lan Ying put away the sharpness on her face, and her eyes turned into a look of joy at the success of her junior.

"Hmm!" Jiang Xia nodded, his face expressionless.

Rationalize! Full power!

"First, wafer fabrication! We've solved the problem of growing high-quality single-crystal silicon, so the next step is wafer fabrication. For this, we need..."

"Second, through thermal oxidation, a silicon dioxide (SiO₂) thin film is formed on the surface of the silicon wafer by reacting with oxygen. This oxide layer is used for isolation, protection, and as a mask for subsequent processes."

"Please note! I don't know how to grow an oxide layer to this effect, and that's the point you need to research! I'm making this request, and you're responsible for meeting it!"

"Understood?"

"Yes!" the researchers replied, standing up.

"Okay, next up is the third step! And the most crucial one: photolithography!"

"Dr. Lan Ying, didn't your previous report mention that you used two microscopes to build a machine capable of using deep ultraviolet light? Please describe the details..."

"Yes! Currently, this machine uses contact exposure technology, and the minimum linewidth can reach 3 micrometers, but the yield rate has always been very low."

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The Minister of the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building, who appeared quietly, looked at Jiang Xia, who was speaking eloquently on the podium, and felt quite gratified.

"That's more like it! You're acting like a leader now. Before, it was just about pulling out a blueprint and that was it. Now, this is what it means to lead everyone on a project!"

Even the Minister of Foreign Affairs, whose face had been dark and sallow recently, managed a slight smile.

"What? This kid says he's decided on the route, and you're going to follow it without consulting any experts?"

"We've already discussed it, aren't all the experts here..." The Minister of the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building smiled helplessly.

"However, it's clear that this kid is willing to take on this responsibility and risk for the development of computer science in China. As things stand, only he can shoulder this responsibility; no one else could..."

Old Wang, who had been standing quietly to the side, listened to the two old men's discussion and finally understood what Jiang Xia meant by "acting".

Recalling the scene of the two heroines talking, who would go through a proper argument and explain the advantages and disadvantages of the process they were in charge of in such detail? This was obviously a progress report to Xiao Dai Mao!

Do you want the little guy to make the decisions, but don't want him to bear too much responsibility?

"Tsk tsk," Old Wang shook his head, "You all underestimate Little Dumb Hair. Don't let his seemingly unreliable behavior fool you; when it comes to taking responsibility, he's never been timid or hesitant!"

As expected of the person I chose! Wang Kui, your judgment is spot on!

Looking at Jiang Xia, who exuded the aura of a protagonist on the field, Lao Wang couldn't help but smile like an aunt.

……

Meanwhile, in the office of the Minister of the First Ministry of Machine Building.

Several official documents were thrown in front of Yang Youning and Li Huaide.

"The approval report for changing the name of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill to Hongxing Comprehensive Machinery Plant is hereby approved."

"The approval report for establishing Hongxing Comprehensive Machinery Plant as a branch plant under the general plant is hereby approved."

Yang Youning turned the papers around and looked at them several times before handing them to Li Huaide, who was eagerly waiting.

"Minister, why change the name out of the blue? Look at the documents, what branch factory is this? It's just that the workshop has been separated out, isn't it?"

Minister Xia didn't even bother to look at him properly. Was it really just a matter of changing a name?

Didn't you notice the word "Comprehensive" in the factory name? That's unique among all factory names these days. Especially since the names of each workshop have been changed to "Branch Factory".

Good heavens! These days, every factory is either downsizing or undergoing restructuring. In this environment, for your steel rolling mill to still be valued by the higher-ups and receive increased investment—what else can you call that but defying the odds…?

"Enough with the nonsense. If you don't understand, go back and ask your deputy factory director. I called you here today to discuss the establishment of a new machinery factory in the Northwest region. Who among you wants to be a good Samaritan and go there to support the construction?"

"Support construction?"

Yang Youning and Li Huaide exchanged a glance, somewhat surprised.

Didn't they say these are difficult times and we need to slow down? Why are they suddenly thinking of building a factory so far away?

“Hey, even if it’s difficult, we still need to develop. The higher-ups think the situation in the Northwest region is really tough. If you build factories there, it can not only stimulate demand…”

Minister Xia slowly explained the situation to the two troublesome individuals while thinking about the information in the report, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

124 train cars of corn!

Question: Given that the C64 type open wagon has a carrying capacity of approximately 60 tons, what is the total carrying capacity of 124 wagons?

Keep in mind, this was all for free!

With the compensation reductions, even if the weather continues to be bad this year, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief!

This doesn't even include the grain export agreement reached with France. With this added, everyone being able to eat their fill will no longer be a fantasy!

It was precisely because of this consideration that a certain department's request to build a repair shop was able to get through smoothly and eventually reach Minister Xia's hands.

Think about who brought this on!

Remembering the boy with the tuft of hair on his head, Minister Xia smiled at the two people in front of him, extending his affection to the boy.

"Well, have you thought about it?"

"I'll go!" Yang Youning stood up. "Li Huaide, I don't think I have your methods in officialdom. So I'll do this thankless task!"

"But you better remember, you absolutely have to keep a close eye on the steel rolling mill! If anything goes missing from the workshop, you can expect me to tear you apart when I get back!"

Li Huaide quickly finished reading the document, and after Yang Youning finished speaking, he remained silent for a while before slowly shaking his head.

"You're not good enough."

"The only one who can go to provide support is me."

!

Has this old man changed his ways?

Yang Youning opened his mouth wide, looking just like a toad.

Minister Xia tapped his ears in disbelief as he listened to Li Huaide's words.

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