Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

He Yuzhu learned from his conversation with Section Chief Hai that Section Chief Hai's name was Hai Zhiyan. After Hai Zhiyan brought He Yuzhu to the reception room and sat down, He Yuzhu immediately asked, "Section Chief Hai, do you have any technology for utilizing blast furnace exhaust gas in our department?"

Hai Zhiyan glanced at He Yuzhu and said with a smile: "It seems that Deputy Director He is very anxious, but Deputy Director He, you really came at the right time. Our department really has such technology, but..."

"But what happened?" He Yuzhu asked anxiously.

Hai Zhiyan paused, then continued, "To tell you the truth, Deputy Director He, this technology was developed by a deputy minister of our Ministry of Chemical Industry. Last year in 1957, in order to develop the domestic small fertilizer industry, the deputy minister proposed to use the carbonization method to produce ammonium bicarbonate. He personally led a team to the Chemical Research Institute in Shanghai and worked with technical personnel to make the new process of carbonization nitrogen fertilizer production a success, and he was the chief inventor." Hai Zhiyan's eyes flashed with admiration as he introduced the research and development situation.

Hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked excitedly: "So, our department already has this technology?"

Hai Zhiyan nodded and said, "That's right, but this technology is still in the confidential stage and has not been publicly promoted yet."

He Yuzhu frowned and asked in confusion: "Why do we have to keep it secret? This is a technology that is very beneficial to the country and the people! Now that it has been invented, why don't we put it into production as soon as possible?"

Hai Zhiyan sighed and explained: "Because the current situation of the carbonization method for producing ammonium bicarbonate is that the production process has been successfully verified in the laboratory, but there are still many problems to be solved in order to achieve large-scale industrial production. After all, laboratory production and large-scale industrial model production are not the same concept. If you want to achieve large-scale industrial production, you must consider cost and economy. Therefore, only by thoroughly solving the process problems encountered in industrial production can we start to promote its application."

After listening to this, He Yuzhu was a little disappointed, but he also understood Hai Zhiyan's difficulties. He thought for a moment and asked, "So, how is the research going now?"

Hai Zhiyan smiled and replied: "It's hard for me to answer this question. I only know that the technicians are working overtime to develop it. However, I believe that our technicians will soon be able to solve the process problems encountered in the large-scale production of ammonium bicarbonate by carbonization. As long as they solve those process problems, we will definitely put this technology into production as soon as possible and contribute to the development of domestic agriculture."

He Yuzhu nodded to show his understanding. He never thought that these predecessors had put his idea into practice and achieved results, which made him deeply admire them and realize that everyone was silently contributing to the construction of the East China.

So He Yuzhu asked sincerely, "May I ask if the vice minister who proposed the carbonization method to produce ammonium bicarbonate is surnamed Hou?"

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Hai Zhiyan was stunned for a moment, looked at He Yuzhu with a strange face and asked: "Deputy Director He, how did you know that our deputy minister's surname is Hou?"

He Yuzhu smiled and continued, "The expert who is currently proficient in the chemical industry in China must be Mr. Hou, who invented the Hou's alkali production method. And when you heard Chief Hai speak just now, your eyes showed respect and admiration, so I boldly guessed that it was Mr. Hou who proposed this technology! Unexpectedly, I guessed correctly."

Hai Zhiyan smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, it is Mr. Hou. I didn't expect that Deputy Director He had heard of Deputy Minister Hou's story. He not only proposed this technical solution, but also personally participated in the project and led the team to overcome many technical difficulties."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu could not help but feel respect. Mr. Hou is a famous chemist in my country. His contribution is not only the invention of the Hou alkali method, but also the indelible contribution he made to the development of the country's chemical industry. Now, he has played an important role in the carbonization method for the production of ammonium bicarbonate, providing new ideas and methods for solving the nitrogen fertilizer problem.

He Yuzhu said with emotion: "Mr. Hou is not an ordinary person. He changed the backward situation of our country's alkali industry with his own efforts, boosted the national spirit, and laid the foundation for the development of our national chemical industry. His wisdom and efforts have benefited us a lot. I hope we can continue to learn from his spirit and contribute more to the development of our country."

Hai agreed bluntly: "Yes, people like Mr. Hou who serve the country and the people are worthy of learning from for each of us."

"Chief Hai just said that the technical staff are now working on solving the technological problems encountered in the large-scale production of ammonium bicarbonate using the carbonization method. In that case, can the research also be carried out in our factory at the same time? Our factory is willing to cooperate with Vice Minister Hou's research. Moreover, our factory also has a machinery manufacturing plant, so we can directly produce and manufacture any equipment we need. As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. Perhaps we can speed up the progress of large-scale production of ammonium bicarbonate using the carbonization method, so that it can benefit domestic farmers sooner." He Yuzhu looked at Hai and asked seriously.

Hai Zhiyan pondered for a moment and then said, "Deputy Director He, your suggestion is very good, but unfortunately I am too insignificant to make the decision. I have to consult with Deputy Minister Hou and wait for his approval before proceeding."

"I wonder if Vice Minister Hou is in the ministry now? If Vice Minister Hou has time, I would like to visit him in person and ask him for his favor." He Yuzhu said sincerely.

"Well, I can't say for sure. Please wait a moment, Deputy Director He. I'll go and make a phone call." After saying that, Hai Zhiyan stood up and walked to the phone next to him and dialed the number. After a while, Hai Zhiyan put down the phone and returned to his seat with an awkward smile on his face.

"Deputy Director He, I'm really sorry. Deputy Minister Hou is not in the department today. He has gone to the factory to conduct an investigation and may not be back until tomorrow. Why don't you come back tomorrow?" Hai said apologetically.

He Yuzhu nodded to show his understanding. He knew that he had not achieved the purpose of his visit this time, but he was not discouraged. Instead, he decided to visit Deputy Minister Hou again tomorrow. After all, this is related to the development of the factory and the welfare of the farmers, and he must work hard for it. As for whether Deputy Minister Hou will agree with his idea, it depends on whether He can impress Deputy Minister Hou. Thinking of this, He Yuzhu smiled and said to Hai Zhiyan in a sincere tone: "Thank you very much for the warm hospitality of Section Chief Hai today. At the same time, I hope that Section Chief Hai can do a small favor and talk to Deputy Minister Hou's secretary to convey my request. I hope that Deputy Minister Hou can take some time out of his busy schedule to meet me."

After hearing this, Hai Zhiyan immediately nodded to show his willingness to help, but at the same time he also tactfully reminded him, "I will definitely try my best to convey this information to Deputy Director He, but whether Deputy Minister Hou has time to meet with Deputy Director He depends on Deputy Director He's luck. After all, Deputy Minister Hou is very busy with work and has a tight schedule."

He Yuzhu thanked him immediately and stood up to leave. He smiled and said, "Thank you so much for your help, Chief Hai. No matter what the result is, I am very grateful for your assistance. It's getting late now, so I should leave now."

Then, He Yuzhu turned and left, leaving Hai Zhiyan sitting there. Looking at his receding figure, he couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart. "A deputy director of a large steel plant actually took the initiative to go to the Ministry of Chemical Industry to learn about fertilizer-related technologies for the development of national agriculture. These have nothing to do with him at all. He only needs to do his job well. But he took the trouble to come to the Ministry of Chemical Industry. I must help such a person."