Chapter 112 Director Gao, we are here to ask for help (3k)

Regarding the operations of the 17th Machine Department, the people from the Guidance Research Institute and the Northeast Carbon Research Institute probably had a feeling of "I don't understand, but I am greatly shocked". Fortunately, Lin Lianwei and Gao Zhendong were familiar with them, so the Guidance Research Institute asked Lin Lianwei to take the people from the Northeast Carbon Research Institute and go straight to the Third Steel Rolling Mill in Beijing.

Like the comrades at the Grassland Tractor Factory, they also met Chief Engineer Chen after going through complicated procedures.

After hearing their purpose, Mr. Chen has become a little used to it. Since they are looking for Gao Zhendong, it's not just you.

However, Mr. Chen can't help them with their goal now because Gao Zhendong is not here.

Mr. Chen had no choice but to tell them where Gao Zhendong was and ask them to look for him themselves. The identities of these comrades were clear and it didn't matter.

The group went to the computing office in a large crowd, and the comrades there were also familiar with the route.

Ah, you're looking for Director Gao. He's here, but you have to wait here. Someone, bring the tea.

Strictly speaking, the course Gao Zhendong is taking now is not about transistor computer design, but a course similar to general computer architecture, and some parts of it are advanced, that is, things related to digital circuits.

For the people in the computing office, this was like a long-awaited rain, and they were fascinated by learning.

If people didn't need rest, they would work 24 hours a day. The sooner they learn the knowledge, the sooner they can devote themselves to research and development.

The comrades from the Carbon Research Institute and Lin Lianwei also understood that their arrival was abrupt, so it was enough for them to be present. They could just wait a moment. Ever since Zeng Gong and his classmate's phone line was disconnected, they had been in touch for many times before they could communicate the situation, confirm the business trip, and handle the formalities. In a blink of an eye, more than a month had passed, so they didn't care about this moment anymore.

As for whether they would return empty-handed after meeting Gao Zhendong, they were not worried about that.

Judging from Director Gao's style, as long as he understands something, he will not keep it secret. Of course, the prerequisite is that your identity is clear.

Just after the group had their fill of tea, Gao Zhendong came over during his break.

After Lin Lianwei's introduction, Gao Zhendong became familiar with the people from the Carbon Research Institute. Like the comrades from the Grassland Tractor Factory, the comrades from the Carbon Research Institute happily went to stay at the guesthouse of the Third Steel Rolling Mill. Lin Lianwei completed his mission and returned to the Guidance Research Institute.
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On the cross-border telephone line, two people, one in the east and one in the west, one in the south and one in the north, are talking on the phone.

In response to what Dawali in the north asked on the phone, the comrades in the south responded with a series of answers.

"No."

"No."

"do not know."

After a frank exchange of views between the two sides, the comrade from the south finally said something that was not so safe: "Well, Mr. Davari, I need to ask the relevant units whether this matter is true. Please give me some time to confirm it."

The Davari in the north was very enthusiastic about this: "Ah, my dear comrade, then I will wait for your good news."

The comrade in the south did not make a big promise: "Dawali, I am just confirming, it is not necessarily good news."

After hanging up the cross-border call, the comrade went to a place and asked to meet with the leader in charge.

After hearing what the comrade said, the leader in charge was delighted: "Haha, there was a time when they also begged us. Regardless of the result, this change in attitude is very gratifying. That's right, it's not a good deal if you just keep asking for favors. There should always be give and take."

After that, the leader in charge looked at the comrade who was reporting and said, "You are in charge of this area. Tell me your opinion on how to deal with this 591 high-temperature alloy in the north."

The comrade thought for a while and said: "Then leader, I will tell you my thoughts. They may not be mature, so please criticize me."

The leader in charge nodded and looked at him encouragingly.

“My suggestion is that the finished product can be sold, but the technology should be kept secret.”

"First of all, the help from the North is really great. If we don't give any feedback at all, it would seem impolite on our part."

"Secondly, selling some technology appropriately can also improve our image over there and increase their respect for us, showing that we are not just asking for help, but also capable, and as we develop better and better, our capabilities will become stronger and stronger."

"Third, this can also relieve some of the pressure on us to pay off our debts. This kind of technical product is not as cheap as eggs and apples. It won't be used by people to trap you. It won't work if it's too big or too small."

At this point, this somewhat elegant comrade rarely uttered a swear word.

"Fourth, we can use the fact that this product needs raw materials as an excuse to ask them to reopen the supply of some raw materials and relieve domestic pressure. Take nickel as an example. Although the Jinchuan nickel mine has been proven to have a large reserve, it is still under construction and is still a long way from being put into production. This will also allow us to survive this period of capacity gap."

"This is my initial idea. What do you think, leader?" The leader in charge pondered for a while and said, "Well, what you said makes sense. I am also thinking in this direction. The most important thing is that, no matter what, we are now on the same path."

The comrade who reported nodded and said, "Leader, you have a broad vision and a long-term perspective."

The leader in charge thought of something: "Is our production enough?"

The comrade laughed and said, "We can produce it, but the output is not enough. The comrade who researched this material is very selfless. He has already transferred the technology to other metallurgical plants under the organization of the 17th Ministry of Machinery."

The leader in charge was very happy to hear this: "We need comrades like this to do our work well."

The comrade who reported the problem added: "The only problem that led to insufficient production is actually the lack of raw materials. Other issues such as technology, equipment, and personnel are all fine. This product uses a high proportion of nickel. According to our current raw material situation, it is only enough for some key units in urgent need. If we can use this to force them to open up the raw material supply, many other domestic projects will also benefit a lot."

The leader in charge heard this and made the decision: "Well, let's follow this idea and sell it! We can also hold our heads high."

When the Dawali in the north received the reply from the comrades in the south, he was very happy: "My dear comrade, I knew you would bring me good news. I would like to ask, can you open the technology to us?"

The comrade in the south had a feeling of "you think too much" in his heart, and smiled: "Dawali, this is the result of my best efforts. By the way, to achieve this cooperation, you also need to supply us with a variety of related raw materials, otherwise our raw materials will not be enough to produce enough to supply your output. Davari, you know that we are very backward, in a difficult situation, and still developing."

Davari in the north choked up, and spoke after a while: "Okay, comrade, I will coordinate this matter. But you need to give me a copy of all the characteristic parameters of your new material. I need to use it to convince others."

Mr. Davari received the transnational telegram through the secret channel. After looking at the parameters on it, he and the people in charge of the aeroengine truly understood why the experts from the country far to the south had specifically passed the news of this material back.

Davari is a technical expert. When he saw the materials for the first time, he exclaimed: "Oh my God, what have they made? Why do they want us to supply so many kinds of raw materials?"

The head of the aerospace engine heard his exclamation, snatched the materials away, and looked at them in admiration.

"1250 degrees? I must have drunk too much Vodka. I need to sober up."

"The mechanical properties are so good, no, I must be dreaming!"

"The processing performance is so good, I don't have to lose my hair due to processing anymore!"

"Get it for me, Davari, I can make the plane take off vertically!!"

"Dawali, I want this!"

When Davari heard the aero-engine chief's exclamation, he thought to himself that it seemed that he really needed to show more sincerity this time.

He roughly snatched back the technical materials and pushed the person in charge of the aeroengine away: "My dear chief engineer, if you keep this thing and don't return it to me, I'm sure you won't get a single gram of the material. Listen, I need to take it to report to the higher-ups."

Amid the aerospace engine chief's repeated instructions of "I want this", Davari went to find his superior. The South's requirements this time were higher, and he needed a higher level of permission.

After receiving the report from Dawari, a minister in charge of this matter in the north looked at the materials and frowned: "Dawali, are you sure this is true?"

"Yes, I am sure that given their personalities and habits, anything they can give me for communication must be true, and may even be slightly conservative."

Thinking about the people in the country to the south, the minister nodded and said, "Yes, you are right, they are indeed like that. Is this thing very important?"

“It’s very important, especially for us in the competition.”

The minister nodded and said, "Then do it. There is no free lunch in the world. If we want to get something, we have to pay something."
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After finishing his class at the Operation Office, Gao Zhendong returned to the Third Steel Rolling Mill and, as usual, invited comrades from afar to have a meal.

Sha Zhu was very happy. He knew that as long as Gao Zhendong came, He Yushui would definitely have a good meal. He cooked the dishes with extra care, and the comrades from the Carbon Research Institute praised him highly.

People in the factory are used to the fact that Gao Zhendong often invites people to dinner. Director Gao has an important job and many guests come from far away. What's wrong with inviting people to dinner? We always have to observe etiquette in our steel rolling mill.

Besides, they paid for the meal out of their own pockets, so no one can say anything wrong.

Can't afford it? You're overthinking it. Director Gao is paid a salary of a level 8 engineer, so treating a few guests is nothing. And it looks like the salary will increase.

After dinner, the group returned to the first research room. They could talk freely here about things that were not convenient to say in the small cafeteria just now.

The comrade from the Carbon Research Institute spoke first: "Director Gao, we are here to ask for your help."

(End of this chapter)