Chapter 141 Good things come late, but don’t rush to take the tank (4k)

President Xiang smiled and said, "Leader, I told you the good news first. You should solve the problem first, haha. This problem is actually caused by the good news."

In the curious eyes of the leader, President Xiang did not continue to keep the secret: "At the request of our institute, the Third Steel Rolling Plant of the Seventeenth Machinery Department and the Beijing Iron and Steel Plant have jointly trial-produced the urea steel required for the industrial production process that I need!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expression of the leader of the Department of Applied Chemistry changed, from a hint of joking to one of surprise.

Although he was not a materials expert, as the leader of the Department of Applied Chemistry he knew how difficult steel was to work with.

I don't understand materials, but I know a little bit of chemistry.

This has always been a long-standing problem in the industrial production of urea. Not to mention the import channels, there are two problems: one is the price, and the other is the bottleneck that can delay the development of this matter for ten to eight years.

What’s the use of designing the process if there are no suitable materials to build production equipment?

But the requirements for this material are indeed high, and we didn't expect the problem to be solved domestically. But it was solved so quietly at the 17th Ministry of Machine Building?
"Really? Are you sure?" The leader asked again with a hint of doubt.

President Xiang nodded firmly, "I am sure. I stayed at the Third Steel Rolling Mill and the Capital Steel Mill yesterday until midnight to verify all the inspection data, just to check the condition of this steel."

The leader was overjoyed: "Haha, you've worked so hard, it seems to be true. Have the cost and process reached the conditions for mass production?"

As expected of a leader, he immediately thought of the key point.

"It should be fine. Except for the first batch which was scrapped due to imperfect technology, the second and third batches of urea steel products are very stable. The technology is mature, and now the fourth batch has been refined."

"Ah, so fast?"

"Yes, they said that the process is mature. For them, it is just an ordinary steelmaking process. As long as the raw materials are available, everything else is not a problem. Now there are more than 6 tons of qualified urea steel available."

Now the leader knew why Mr. Xiang wanted the car: "Great! You want the car to transport this batch of steel they have refined?"

The leaders were not aware that there was a certain difference between "refined steel" and "rolled plates", such as the first batch of steel.

But the meaning was still conveyed, and President Xiang did not correct the leader's question: "Yes, they said that these three furnaces produced about 10 tons of steel. This is enough for our process test project. I want to take it back directly. The work over there is also urgent to use it."

"Okay! I'll ask someone to get you a car right away. The car will be waiting for you and you can ship it whenever you want."

President Xiang smiled and said, "Thank you, leader. Haha. In this way, those of us who came to Beijing can also take a ride back together."

President Xiang's words reminded the leader of something: "Oh, now that you mention it, I remember that I asked the Beijing Guard District for help and asked them to send some people to escort them back."

Xiang Zong said: "Don't bother with that. We can just watch."

The leader shook his head firmly: "No, steel is important in itself, and you are also on the truck, which makes it even more important."

Not to mention now, even in twenty or thirty years, long-distance freight transportation will not be peaceful.

President Xiang had no choice but to accept his leader’s kindness, and now things were more stable.

After President Xiang left the office, the leader of the Chemical Engineering Department said to himself, "I have to call the Seventeenth Ministry of Machine Building to express my gratitude."

It is unknown what the two big bosses from the 17th Ministry of Machine Building and the Ministry of Applied Chemistry said on the phone. At that time, Gao Zhendong was in the Computing Institute.

Seeing that there was nothing to do with NF materials and the additional AOD process for the time being, he threw the remaining work to the comrades in the NF material trial production group and came to the Computation Institute.

The computing office informed him that his royalties had been paid at the Technical Workers' Publishing House and asked him to go and collect the money.

After completing the formalities, the amount is more than 13,000 yuan, and there is no personal income tax at this time.

More than a thousand big black tens, such a big pack.

Looking at the large bag of money, Director Li of the Computing Institute was a little worried: "Director Gao, do you want me to send a few people to accompany you back?"

Gao Zhendong smiled and shook his head: "No, Director Li, you forgot that I am also the deputy chief of the training section of our factory's security department, and I am also equipped with a gun."

At this moment, the issue of carrying guns is not sensitive at all, but Director Li will definitely not tell anyone about it.

Director Li then remembered this incident. For a moment, he couldn't even connect this young man who had made great achievements in scientific research with the heroic warrior holding a steel gun.

Finally, he sighed: "Director Gao is indeed a man of both civil and military talents."

Then, he talked about another matter: "Director Gao, there is one more thing. We have completed the design of the tape storage modification. We have tried it on the five machines you sent, and it works very well."

Gao Zhendong knew that there must be something further to come when he mentioned this matter, so he nodded and waited for Director Li to continue.

"The counterfeiting has been temporarily handed over to the people at the Beijing Radio Factory, but there will be no results in the short term. See if you can ask your partner's family to help us purchase a batch. We can even just buy the movement without the audio part."

Gao Zhendong shook his head and said, "This should be no problem. Just tell me the quantity and I'll make the contact. But the audio part is a must, otherwise it will be dangerous."

The movement is small, easy to carry, hide and transport. In other words, as long as the movement is convenient for the purchasing agent, the purchasing agent can even make a small profit by using the disassembled audio part.

However, Director Li is a technician after all, and he does not have much experience in some fighting matters. He only considered the convenience of the buyers, but did not expect that only the movement would be dangerous for the purchasing agent or transporter.

When I replaced it with a complete tape recorder, the meaning changed and it became less sensitive. Many times, things are just so magical.

Director Li was not a fool. After thinking about what Gao Zhendong said, he finally realized what was going on. He patted his head and said, "Look at me, I'm confused. Haha, Director Gao is really alert. I'll leave this matter to you."

After coming out of the operation office, Gao Zhendong went straight to Lou Xiaoe's house.

I told Mr. Lou about Director Li's request, and he said it was no problem, but the quantity was a little large, so it might take a little longer, about a month.

After saying this, Gao Zhendong, who was a senior garbage dealer in his previous life and was familiar with major electronic exhibitions, also mentioned to Lou's father a good channel to sell tape recorders.

That is the White Ridge Radio and Telephone and Telegraph Exhibition, or the White Ridge Broadcasting Exhibition, which is one of the three major international electronics exhibitions that will become as famous as CES and MWC in the future. It is the predecessor of IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Benin).

Don't misunderstand the typo, the FA in IFA comes from F_unk_A_usstellung, which has nothing to do with Bailing. I have to say that Hans the Cat held his tail tightly after the war.

At this time, it is even the only large-scale international electronics exhibition, without a doubt.

Because CES was born in the Big Apple in 1967, and MWC was born in the capital of the United States in 1995. Now, the White Ridge Broadcasting Exhibition is the only one. This exhibition was born in 1924. Except during the war, it was held every two years in the early days. It was held in 1960.

Thinking of this, Gao Zhendong said to Lou's father: "Uncle, please inform my eldest brother to inquire about the Bailing Radio and Telephone and Telegraph Exhibition or the Bailing Broadcasting Exhibition. The tape recorder is very suitable for display at this exhibition, which will be very beneficial to its sales."

Father Lou was very interested in this matter. The patent had been applied for and a lot of music labels had cooperated with him. However, although the sales were good, they were piecemeal and there was a lack of an opportunity for a final or groundbreaking launch.

When he heard Gao Zhendong say that the event would be held in 1960, he immediately agreed to notify the head of the Lou family.

This exhibition was actually the original channel for Philips' tape recorder to enter the public eye.

After saying this, Gao Zhendong suddenly remembered that he had just made some money and he still had to show his appreciation.

"Uncle, I just received a payment of more than 10,000 yuan for my book. Is your family short of money?"

Father Lou was stunned. He was still receiving fixed interest from the steel mill, which amounted to 5% of the steel mill's assets. However, this 5% did not belong to him alone. He was only the largest shareholder.

This is a considerable amount of money, otherwise he would not have been able to spend it to buy thousands of transistors without frowning.

Although he was rich, Gao Zhendong's kindness still made him happy. No matter what, Gao Zhendong did not treat his family as outsiders.

This even made him a little playful: "How about you give me 100 yuan? I can hide some private money too."

Gao Zhendong laughed and without saying a word, counted out 100 yuan and gave it to Lou's father.

Father Lou happily put the money away with a smile on his face.

Gao Zhendong said goodbye to Lou's father and went to find Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e had seen the two's little trick upstairs a long time ago. As soon as Gao Zhendong came upstairs and entered the house, Lou Xiao'e stretched out her hand and said, "I want some pocket money, too, haha."

Gao Zhendong directly took out a bundle and handed it to Lou Xiaoe: "Here, one thousand."

You should support your own woman.

Then he gave Lou Xiao'e another 500 yuan: "Give this 500 yuan to your aunt. It's a token of my love for her. She often goes out for parties, so it's better for her to have more cash on hand."

Lou Xiao'e accepted it, happily dragged Gao Zhendong out.

"where to?"

"Panjiayuan, I haven't been there for a long time. You gave me so much pocket money, so I'll go shopping."

Lou's father did not give Lou Xiao'e an indulgent education, so it was actually the first time for Lou Xiao'e to have 1000 yuan in her hands. With this huge sum of money, she felt very proud.

In the end, Lou Xiao'e was still very restrained and spent less than 300 yuan to get some strange and weird things to take home.

She buys things mainly for fun, which is completely different from antique collectors. It is probably impossible to expect her to find bargains.

Gao Zhendong followed the old rules and collected a few books that looked like old things, but he did not investigate whether they were genuine.

Just when Gao Zhendong was going smoothly, at the Grassland Tractor Factory Test Field, Mr. He, who had finally managed to get the new cannon steel by all means, was in high spirits.

"Hey, whoever you are, aim carefully! Don't hit the corners."

The defensive strength of corners is not as good as that of the central area, or it is more likely to have unexpected situations that are not statistically significant.

After a burst of rumbling artillery fire, Mr. He felt relieved when looking at the experimental data.

At a shooting distance of 1000 meters, there is no guarantee of penetration, but he has a slight advantage.

After being bullied by General Guan for so long, there is finally some good news.

Looking at Mr. He who was laughing like a man who had just passed the imperial examination, Mr. Guan and Mr. Luo looked at each other and asked, "Should we call a medic over?"

Mr. He, who finally calmed down, walked towards the two of them. He had his fun and it was time to get down to business.

"Boss Luo, shouldn't we urge the Defense Working Committee to speed up the demonstration of the next generation of tanks? I heard that the next generation in the north is being developed in full swing."

General Guan also echoed, "General Luo, we need to urge it. The three major parts, protection and firepower have reached or even exceeded the estimated level of the next generation tanks, and the weight has not increased. Even at the current power level, it can meet the basic requirements of mobility. It always feels inappropriate and wasteful to produce old models again."

The chief power engineer who came to join in the fun was rather detached. If you want to increase the weight of your artillery, you have to wait until I can carry it. If you want to add armor to your protection, you also have to wait until I can carry it. His main goal is to have the best of both worlds.

However, although he is aloof, he is actually the one who is suffering the most right now, because he has the most technical problems and he is the one who is standing still.

Originally, we were all playing badly together, but you two secretly invited outside help and things got out of hand.

So he was relatively conservative in his words: "Maybe the higher-ups want to hold the big and small jokers in their hands, waiting for the enemy to play their cards first, and then strike back. It's hard to say. But what you said makes sense, Mr. Luo, it is indeed a bit of a waste to continue to produce such a large number of old models."

Mr. Luo shook his head. "The committee probably can't take care of our affairs right now. The 4DL issue hasn't been sorted out yet. The prototype has been made, but I heard that there are a lot of objections from all sides. But we should still raise our opinions and see what the Defense Work Committee has to say."

4DL, the first generation of domestically produced armored personnel carrier, has one pair of road wheels less than 5DL.

The earliest plan was proposed in 58 and was originally scheduled to be finalized in 63. However, due to various conditions and environmental reasons, the production volume was not very large. For domestic use and export, the total number was "only" 8000 vehicles.

This is the tragedy of small countries. They really cannot afford to fight a war.

A type of equipment that is produced in a country with difficult conditions, where the equipment performance is not yet perfect and is affected by various factors, and the production volume is a number that they would never dare to imagine.

Quantity itself is a quality. - Vladimir Ilyich.

The report was quickly sent to the Defense Work Committee. The leader of the Defense Work Committee looked at the report and laughed: "These comrades from the Grassland Tractor Factory, their porridge has been blown cold, so they are crying and want to rush up."

A deputy officer nearby said with a smile: "They don't need to be anxious. They have food in their hands and are not worried. They have already laid a good foundation, so why should they be anxious?"

The leader of the Defense Work Committee nodded, turned to the communicator and said, "Reply to them and continue to organize and cooperate with the participating research units to do a good job in the preliminary research of tank-related technologies and the research and development of some imported technologies that have not yet been digested by the 5DL tank. Good things are worth waiting for."

(End of this chapter)