Siheyuan: Starting from a Truck Driver

Li Aiguo understood Cao Wenzhi's idea: after the railway is laid, it is necessary to carry out ballast maintenance, clear obstacles, drain water, reduce shock, and ensure that the track is flat. Professional test trains are also needed to conduct "hot sliding" before it can be officially opened for operation.

Currently, only sleepers and rails are laid on the railway leading to the Alatoo Mountains. It is very easy to cause accidents if trains are put into use without sufficient inspection.

Even a loose screw in a rail gap can cause a train to derail.

When faced with a problem, leaders focus on when a solution can be found, whereas workers care about how to implement the solution themselves.

Xing Liuzhu was annoyed when he saw that the task was not immediately implemented. He slammed the table and said, "How could I not know the situation of these problems?

but!

The geotechnical survey team may reveal clues to new oil fields.”

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, and the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became solemn.

Everyone knows that our country was once regarded as an oil-poor country by the world.

External experts relied on the "terrestrial oil-poor theory" and insisted that my country could not have large oil fields. The emergence of the Dushanzi oil field last year broke this view.

If we can rely on Dushanzi and find more oil reservoirs in the Kara Ant area, it will be enough to construct a huge oil field. This means that we will completely get rid of the label of "oil-poor country".

This is a matter of national glory, and it is the key to energy independence and getting rid of being restrained by others.

The drivers and boiler operators who had been frowning before now straightened their backs, with a determined light in their eyes. Li Aiguo was the first to step forward and said firmly: "Please rest assured, leaders, my driver team No. 131 will definitely live up to your trust and complete the task."

Others such as Cao Wenzhi also stood up and expressed their determination to follow suit in support.

Captain Xing Liuzhu was touched by the team's responsibility and said emotionally: "Don't worry, as long as you successfully complete this rescue mission, I will report to the higher authorities to increase everyone's salary! Even if an accident occurs, the locomotive section will support you to the end!"

His words are both a promise and an encouragement. Here, "an accident" refers to the damage to the vehicle and the casualties, and "supporting them to the end" means that if this happens, the locomotive depot will take care of their lives and those of their loved ones.

Although Li Aiguo was alone, he did not have too many concerns about this issue. Cao Wenzhi and his friends were different, as they had elderly parents and young children to take care of. Xing Liuzhu's promise virtually relieved their psychological pressure.

Time was running out, so after arranging everything, Xing Liuzhu immediately began to make preparations, while Li Aiguo and Cao Wenzhi discussed matters related to the train operation.

To achieve the goal, pure enthusiasm is not enough, the key is wisdom and strategy. Li Aiguo said: "Master, the most terrible potential threat on the untested track comes from gravel and obstacles. If we can install a clearing shovel at the front of the train, it will undoubtedly greatly reduce the possibility of danger."

"What is this obstacle clearing shovel you are talking about?" Cao Wenzhi asked curiously.

Li Aiguo asked Zhang Gong for help and borrowed a pen to sketch out a rough outline of the shovel from his previous life on a rough note.

Although simple and crude, this preliminary design has shown its possible effectiveness. Experienced Cao Wenzhi and Lao Liu immediately understood that this method is indeed feasible in practice.

Cao Wenzhi praised: "Boy, with this simple plan, our chances of returning alive have increased."

Under Cao Wenzhi's constant praise, Section Chief Xing Liuzhu quickly handed the draft in his hand to his colleagues around him: "Time is urgent, immediately find Master Hu in the maintenance workshop and ask him to complete the bulldozer-style obstacle removal device and weld it to the front of the locomotive within half an hour. If he fails to complete it, he will be ready to pack up and leave."

"understand!"

Seeing that comrade turned and left, Xing Liuzhu emphasized confidentiality before returning to Li Aiguo.

"Comrade Aizhou, do you have any additional suggestions?"

"Commander, how about installing two high-intensity lights on the front, back and top of the locomotive? That way, we don't have to worry about lighting when repairing a fault."

"Good strategy, I will arrange for its implementation right away."

"Wait a minute, we can install rubber protective plates on the sides of the train to prevent the debris from splashing and damaging the body of the train."

In just four or five minutes, Li Aiguo proposed seven or eight improvement plans, and Xing Liuzhu kept nodding in agreement.

Seeing this, the rescue team leader Zhang touched his jagged chin and fell into deep thought. During the rescue operation, every team member's decision must be approved by him.

The team members were not randomly selected, but had to meet three criteria: political reliability, good conduct, and superb driving skills, with a mileage of more than one million kilometers. Li Aiguo was born as an ordinary worker, and his father was a senior driver who sacrificed his life for the railway. This was undoubtedly qualified, but his skills and experience were slightly insufficient, and Zhang Gong originally questioned this. But Xing Liuzhu insisted that Li Aiguo's unique way of thinking could bring extraordinary solutions.

Although he was skeptical at first, Zhang Gong now began to believe it, because even professional engineers could not create such a design in a short period of time - they might not have even thought of it.

With an order, the skilled craftsmen in the maintenance workshop were awakened from their dormitories. Faced with a series of bizarre design drawings, they were still sleepy but threw themselves into work without hesitation.

Half an hour later, the people in charge of the preliminary preparations returned to the venue.

"Report, the rescue train has been prepared and is on standby at any time."

As time was running out, Zhang Gong, the leader of the rescue team, did not delay and led the team out with a big stride. Li Aiguo in the team seemed to have thought of something, stopped, turned around and said to Xing Liuzhu, the section chief: "Captain, before we go out, I have something to ask of you."

His calm attitude immediately alerted Xing Liuzhu. He held Li Aiguo's hand tightly and said solemnly: "Comrade Aizhou, I can accept any order."

Cao Wenzhi and the others all turned back together.

"..."

Under the concerned gaze, Li Aiguo was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Duanzhang, when I was brought here just now, I left in a hurry, and half a pot of braised meat was still stewing on the stove."

...

After he finished speaking, the meeting room fell into silence.

Xingliuzhu section length:

Cao Wenzhi:

Zhou Ke: ...

everyone:

In such a solemn atmosphere, it would be appropriate to express passionately and with passion the feelings of sharing life and death in order to demonstrate profound awareness.

However, in the end, the topic only revolved around half a pot of braised pork.

But considering the risk of fire hazard from stoves, Li Aiguo's nervousness is understandable.

Xing Liuzhu, the section chief, took a deep breath and said, "Comrade Aiguo, don't worry. I will immediately send someone to protect the pot of braised meat and put out the fire."

“How’s the braised meat?”

“????” Section Chief Xing Liuzhu was a little confused.

Li Aiguo explained: "These two kilograms of braised meat were given to me as a reward by the section chief. Thirteen kinds of seasonings, including Sichuan peppercorns and star anise, were added. I originally wanted to enjoy it slowly for a month."

This child has had a very hard life.

No, wait, these two pounds of braised meat are a valuable asset to anyone now.

Section Chief Xing Liuzhu looked serious and nodded vigorously, saying, "Patriotic comrade, I promise you that after you return safely, I will grant you an extra 20 kilograms of braised meat!"

"Once a word is spoken, it cannot be taken back!"

Li Aiguo held his head high and chest puffed out, and saluted Xing Liuzhu in a standard manner.

Then he turned and walked into the darkness without looking back.

Xing Liuzhu slowly raised his hand and saluted solemnly towards their backs.

Minister Niu of the Armed Forces walked over slowly and laughed, "Old Xing, this Li Aiguo is really worrying. This operation is very dangerous, and he is still thinking about that pot of braised meat."

"That braised meat is not just any braised meat. It is the key to returning to Beijing safely."

"Send someone to Li Aiguo's house right now and retrieve the pot of braised meat."

After saying this, Xing Liuzhu quickly walked towards the office, ready to dispatch various railway bureaus to make way for the rescue train.

"Hey, this guy is really unusual."

Minister Niu savored these words and praised them: "It has the momentum of my youth."

He walked out of the meeting room, returned to the Armed Forces Department, pointed out two of his subordinates, and issued an order:

"You must rush to Li Aiguo's courtyard right now and bring back the fine steel pot on the stove and the braised meat!"

“Follow orders firmly!”

Although the two officers did not understand why they had to run to someone else's house late at night to bring back the braised meat, as members of the disciplined forces, following orders was everything and there was no need for excessive explanation or questioning.

The night is deep.

Liu Hai was carrying two bottles of wine, humming a light tune, and returning leisurely from the outside of the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

As soon as he walked into the backyard, he was attracted by the strong fragrance.

His nose twitched slightly, and he followed the scent all the way to the entrance of Li Aiguo's house.

The door of the dilapidated house was slightly open, and the iron pot on the stove made a gurgling sound as the coal fire licked it.

Fat meat floats in the rich brine stew pot, shining brightly under the light.

A shout echoed: "Look, Li Aiguo is cooking meat!"

He peeked around through his bangs, but didn't see his owner.

He still had some concerns in his heart. He retracted his head and knocked on the door a few times, "Li Aiguo, Li Aiguo!"

No one answered.

At this point, Liu Hai concluded that Li Aiguo was not here.

His eyes fell on the stew, and an idea suddenly occurred to his mind.

Because of the compensation money he had to pay to the residents, this month he only had enough to buy a few glasses of wine, and he couldn't even afford fried peanuts.

However, a piece of good braised meat is the perfect accompaniment to wine.

His heart skipped a beat.

But then he shook his head, thinking that a large piece of meat was worth at least two dollars, and if he was caught he would definitely be accused of stealing.

Although the moral line in the bangs is not very high, there is still a hint of restraint.

Unlike Jia Zhang who regarded stealing as "taking it easily", he believed that he would not do anything to lose face.

"No, I can't do anything shameful!" Liu Haizhong straightened his collar, straightened his back, and walked away in a cool manner, pretending to be a moral role model.

After a while,

Liu Guangfu ran out of the Liu family with a red face and ran straight to the direction of Li Aiguo. After confirming that there was no one around, he broke into the house and rushed straight to the fine steel stew pot.

"Stop!" Two black gun muzzles blocked his way.