Siheyuan: Heavy Industry Revitalizes the Country

"Do you still remember the Dongfanghong 665 that you worked on with the First Ministry of Machine Building?"

Mr. Hu turned his head and looked at Fang Xiang seriously.

"I remember, but it's only been a few days. How can you produce a prototype? It can't be that fast, right?"

That happened in August, and it’s only November now.

Can a heavy-duty truck prototype be built in just one month?

Isn't this a joke?

If he was told that he could build a prototype jeep in ten days, he believed it.

After all, the domestic automobile industry has some foundation now, and we can still get it done if we put some pieces together.

But a heavy truck is not something you can just put together.

"No, but they did fix the engine.

It is being tested now, and the data captured so far looks pretty good.

The data is not worse than that of imported products, and may even be slightly better.”

Mr. Hu lit a cigarette and spoke leisurely.

"What do you mean?"

Fang Xiang didn't know why, but he met someone after he traveled through time.

I couldn't finish all the words in one breath. I always had to interrupt in the middle, which was very uncomfortable.

“It is like this, at present, the domestic demand for heavy trucks is very large.

It is not only a mine, railway station and port, but also a cargo distribution center.

Even the army needs it.

Not to mention anything else, just the traction of a 152mm artillery.

Currently, no domestically produced vehicle can do this. We can only rely on the previously imported heavy trucks.

Moreover, you may not know that Dongfanghong 665 is not just a project of the First Ministry of Machine Building.

The General Armament Department and the Equipment Planning Department were also involved.”

Mr. Hu took a puff of his cigarette and quickly floated away with the wind blowing in from the window.

Hearing this, Fang Xiang's heart sank. He roughly understood what Mr. Hu meant.

"But, technically speaking, how can we describe the Dongfanghong 665 project?

Several of our departments who are capable of participating are not very reassured.

Don't worry, their abilities are somewhat lacking.

Now after searching everywhere, you are the only one left."

Fang wanted to listen to what Mr. Hu said patiently.

Sure enough, during the summer vacation, Director Yin brought up the matter of asking him to go to Luoyi to be the chief engineer.

"Why me? I haven't graduated yet..."

It’s okay to understand, but you still have to ask clearly.

“To put it simply, you go, and both the First Ministry of Machine Building and the General Armament Department can rest assured.

The opinion of the Equipment Planning Department is not important.

What's more, they know you well.

Although you have never seen them, they are very familiar with the weapons and jeeps you designed.

If you were to go, they would probably be happy to do so as well."

Mr. Hu's simple explanation made Fang Xiang's heart sink to the bottom.

The First Ministry of Machine Building had proposed it, but he had refused. Now, Mr. Hu, on behalf of the General Armaments Department, had proposed it again.

Even if he refuses, next time, if the Equipment Planning Department or someone at a higher level comes to propose it, will he still be able to refuse?

After rejecting three powerful departments in a row, the other party thought they did not have the ability to do so.

"Professor, what do you mean?"

Helpless, Fang Xiang had to turn to Professor Xu, hoping he could help.

"Xiao Fang, from a short-term perspective, letting you go to Luoyi is unfair to you.

But in the long run, whether it is for the country, for the company, or for you.

There are benefits.”

Professor Xu spoke so clearly about the overall situation as soon as he opened his mouth that Fang Xiang's head was about to explode.

“First, the project was successfully advanced, the heavy trucks were put into operation, and the country solved its urgent needs.

After the heavy trucks are produced, they are needed all over the country. In terms of production, both enterprises and workers benefit.

After this project becomes stable, your resume will also include independent experience.

Whether it is evaluating professional titles, transferring to some departments, or being like me, there is no harm in that.”

As Professor Xu spoke, he pointed to the sky with a playful look in his eyes.

Fang Xiang immediately understood that there was a hard condition for being evaluated as a senior engineer.

It means to host or be responsible for a large project.

The department he was transferred to was the State Industrial Office where he wanted to go.

As for doing the same as Professor Xu, it goes without saying that is to go to the Academy of Sciences.

"Okay, then do you have any arrangements for the time?"

Having said that, any further refusal would be shameless.

Besides, isn't this the job that he wanted to do when he traveled back in time?

Today, the road has been paved, although the project and address are not ideal.

But at least, it is the beginning of being able to stand on your own feet.

Since there is no choice, just be quick and decisive.

“If you have nothing to do, you can go now.

In this way, you can arrange and contact some work and personnel according to your ideas in advance.

It's okay if you go later.

At the latest... after the Chinese New Year.

By that time, personnel, equipment, factory buildings, etc. were all in place.

You can test the machine directly. "

Mr. Hu did not hesitate and directly gave two time options.

"What about Professor Li?"

Fang Xiang hesitated for a moment and glanced at Professor Xu.

You can't just not say hello to Professor Li, right?

Also, if I leave, does that mean I’m separating myself from Professor Li?

“The progress of aerospace projects has always been slow.

It is normal for a project to take three to five years, or even ten to eight years.

Our speed and efficiency are still much higher.

If you can't let it go, I'll say hello to Lao Li.

Later on, you can participate remotely on his side, and he will try his best not to leave you behind.

When you have finished your work in Luoyi, you can go back."

Professor Xu first glanced at Mr. Hu with a complicated look in his eyes.

Fortunately, Old Hu acted quickly, otherwise, by the time Fang Xiang had made achievements in aerospace.

They won't let anyone go. After all, their priority and industrial level are higher.

But since Fang Xiang is still concerned about that place, I can't just leave it alone.

Anyway, it's for Fang's future consideration, so he might as well finish the job.

"So how long will I stay on this project?"

Fang Xiang nodded, wanting to learn more about it.

Some things are more appropriate to say now than later.

So that they won’t default on their debts in the future.

“It depends on you. In the short term, you can come back once the heavy trucks can be produced stably and continuously.

In the long run... "

Mr. Hu threw away his cigarette butt and glanced at Professor Xu.

“It’s like this, the top management is still considering the location of Second Automobile Works.

Since we're talking about this now, I might as well ask for your thoughts.

If Second Automobile Works also settles in Luoyi, how about you lead it?"

Professor Xu suddenly threw out another big bomb.

"Second Automobile? No, Second Automobile is not..."

Fang Xiang stopped talking halfway through.

In later generations, Second Automobile Works was located in Hubei Province, right?

What? Just because of me, a student who hasn't graduated yet, can the national strategy be changed and Second Automobile Works be moved to Luoyi?

What the hell is Schrödinger's site selection?

"Second Automobile Works is actually looking for a backup for First Automobile Works in central or southwestern China.

To prevent problems in the Northeast, it is also part of the Third Line Project.

Speaking of which, what do you know about Jiefang trucks, Hongqi cars, jeeps and SH cars?

in the country, the technology in this area is also top-notch.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is irreplaceable.

Actually, I have thought about letting you go to Second Automobile Works in the future, but the location of Second Automobile Works has not been determined yet.

Besides, you wanted to go to the National Industrial Office, so I didn’t tell you.

But now it’s different. If you go to Luoyi, you can pick up Dongfanghong.

In fact, it doesn’t take long, at least 1-2 years, and at most no more than three to five years.

If you agree, I will suggest to the country that Second Automobile Works should also be established in Luoyi.

Once you have stabilized the Dongfanghong 665 project, it will be just right for Second Automobile Works to take over.

This is also a long-term career.

Moreover, I personally think that the importance of Second Automobile Works is no less than that of you going to the State Industry Office."

Professor Xu also lit a cigarette and began to break down the matter.

Tell Fang Xiang everything bit by bit.