On the sixth day of the lunar month, the sky cleared up, the temperature began to rise, and the snow gradually melted.
On the muddy road, Yang Xiaotao drove to the machinery factory.
After the New Year, the factory gradually became busier.
The honors of a year ago have become a thing of the past, and the future honors are yet to be decided. People who are stimulated by the performance rewards are holding their breath and want to do something big before the first month of the year.
"Chief, you promised us this."
"The Second Machinery Department has to return it to us after it is used up. Why did it go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences again?"
"Chief, it won't be like this anymore. Let's study it. If we study it thoroughly, maybe we can make something better."
"Chief..."
As soon as he entered the office, he heard the phone ringing on the table. Yang Xiaotao quickly stepped forward to answer it, and then heard Mr. Chen's voice.
Sure enough, the machine tool that belonged to them had just been taken away by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and their worries became a reality.
"There are so many promises. Just telling you is to let you understand that things are dead but solutions are alive."
"We want good steel to be used on the blade, do you understand?"
"that's all."
Toot toot
After Mr. Chen hung up the phone, Yang Xiaotao was stunned for a long time with the phone in his hand.
Okay, this is pure cheating.
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After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao sat helplessly on the chair.
Now the gas turbine production in the first workshop has entered the final stage, and I believe it won’t be long before the first gas turbine can be assembled.
Production of the second unit has begun.
Although there are many problems in the production process, as Mr. Chen said, living people always have a way.
Now we can only rely on workers.
After gathering his mood, Yang Xiaotao took out the design drawing and continued to modify it.
Unexpectedly, the phone rang again. After Yang Xiaotao picked it up, before he could speak, a lame voice came from the other side.
"Brother Tao, Happy New Year!"
Well, you will know who it is when you hear this, Albert.
But does this guy have a misunderstanding about the Chinese New Year? New Year greetings are also on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
It's already the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.
Yang Xiaotao thought about it, and then quickly said in Persian, "Thank you, Albert."
"I didn't expect to receive your blessing. It's such a surprise."
"Haha, Brother Tao, I also heard from my father that this is the New Year you are celebrating."
Albert explained with a smile, and then talked about the recent situation.
During this period, he asked Yang Xiaotao if he had understood the structure of the machine tool. He was still waiting to send someone to learn it.
Yang Xiaotao did not tell the truth. After all, the family scandal should not be made public. He only said that it was still being studied.
Alphabet was not surprised. According to experts sent by France, this was the essence of their French machinery. It would be difficult for ordinary engineers to start it, let alone study it.
"By the way, Brother Tao. I have something to trouble you."
Alphat suddenly spoke, and Yang Xiaotao sat up straight. It was definitely not a trivial matter to make Alphat talk about troublesome things.
After all, they are rich.
These days, most things can be done with money, especially in foreign environments.
Unlike in China, if you have money but no tickets, you can only drink soup and not even a meal.
"You said, the thing I'm least afraid of here is trouble."
Alphat was very happy after hearing this, "We bought a lot of your armored vehicles, and our people responded very well."
"But I still feel that the firepower is a bit weak. I would like to ask if there is any way to increase the intensity of the firepower."
"It would be best to replace the 76mm tank gun with a 100mm smoothbore gun. Of course, it would be better if it is replaced with a 125mm howitzer."
"It will be a deterrent if you drive out like this."
Alphat stated his request seriously, and Yang Xiaotao almost rolled his eyes after hearing this.
Brother, this is an armored vehicle, not a tank, okay?
You're an armored vehicle that relies on speed, so what kind of tank gun is it equipped with?
Besides, aren’t 107 rockets easy to use?
This thing hits the tank accurately.
"I really can't install this."
Yang Xiaotao said matter-of-factly that the Kuiniu armored vehicle was already technologically mature and any attempt to change it would be counterproductive.
Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Alphat was a little disappointed.
"However, it cannot be installed on armored vehicles, but it can be installed on tanks."
"Tank? Your tank?"
Alphat searched through his memory, but seemed to be unable to think of anything suitable.
"Yes, but it's not the one we are using now. We are going to shoot a tank that is simple, fast and more powerful."
Yang Xiaotao spoke at the right time, this was not a lie, but there really was a "main battle tank" project.
"real?"
"Of course, when we make it, we will give you one to try."
"Okay, then you have to hurry up. If you need any help, just ask."
"Well, I really need your help with this."
Even if it comes to this, Yang Xiaotao will not be polite to him.
And he really thought of something difficult.
Last time he asked each branch factory to submit its purchasing plan, he just read it over.
Although most factories are there to 'stock up', some factories do have problems.
As mentioned in the first branch, the factory's power consumption is insufficient.
Because they are in the suburbs, the electricity supply is far less than that of factories in the city.
The thermal power station responsible for power supply is not large, and the generating set used is only 8,000 kilowatts, so the power generation capacity is really not much.
Of course, machinery factories do consume a lot of electricity.
Not to mention anything else, when the machines in the main factory are started, the daily power consumption is huge.
Right now, I just asked for someone else's machine tools and medical equipment. If I ask for it again, it will easily fall into the trap.
But it shouldn’t be a problem to have two generators.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao became shameless.
"Brother Tao, tell me."
Alphat didn't have any impatience. On the contrary, in his opinion, he was the one who troubled Yang Xiaotao first. If he could help, he would feel better.
"Generator set, I need a high-power generator set!"
"Can you get a generator there?"
Yang Xiaotao said unceremoniously.
"High-power generator set? This is a bit difficult, let me give it a try."
Making a generator is not difficult at all. Everyone knows the principle, which is to cut electromagnetism and generate electricity.
But if you want a large generator set, it is not an easy task.
Moreover, such large-scale equipment is highly protected no matter which country it is in.
It would be best if Alphat agreed to help. You must know that Persia has very good relations with Western countries, even the United States is also close.
Just look at their planes flying in the sky and you'll know what's going on.
The two talked for a while in the room, and Alfat was about to hang up the phone.
"By the way, Brother Tao, that little gourd you sent is really magical. I can sleep peacefully now and wake up the next day full of energy."
"Your Chinese stuff is really amazing."
"As long as you like it. Next time you come to China, I will take you to see it."
"Okay, it's settled."
The two of them hung up the phone. Yang Xiaotao rubbed his ears. After talking for so long, the phone squeaked so hard that he had to strain to hear clearly, and his ears were almost deformed.
Putting down the phone, Yang Xiaotao took out a stack of design drawings from the drawer. This was a twelve-cylinder diesel engine designed for a main battle tank.
There are also twelve-cylinder diesel engines in China, just like the one used in the Type 59 tank today, which was learned from the Alliance and uses a twelve-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine.
It's just that the horsepower of this engine is less than 600, which is not as good as the eight-cylinder engine from the machine factory.
Last time, Secretary Tan from Lucheng came to ask about the engine. They wanted to study a heavy tank, which is also the mainstream trend of tank development at the moment, but Yang Xiaotao was not optimistic about it.
He still prefers faster and more powerful main battle tanks.
So when I took out the twelve-cylinder design drawing, it would only be like a pearl covered in dust.
Might as well use it on your own tank.
"We made an agreement with the Lucheng Tank Factory at the beginning that the two parties would cooperate in the research and development of tanks."
"At the beginning of the new year, when Liu Xiangdong and the others come back, it's time to get back on track."
...
In the northwest, the cold wind blew away the dust carried by the wheels, covering the long motorcade.
This is a convoy consisting of Kuiniu armored vehicles and Type 59 tanks.
The heavy car rolled over the icy Gobi, and the rumbling sound continued.
Farmers passing by along the way immediately became wary when they saw the size of the convoy, but when they saw the logo on the vehicle, they relaxed and continued to work.
On the lead car of the convoy.
This is a special Kuiniu armored vehicle.
There are no weapons on the roof of the car, instead there are long antennas, and there is a row of pipes on the side.
In the car, Wang Huzi and Zhu Lao were sitting together, and beside them were Liu Xiangdong and Wu Bayi who came with them.
At this moment, Wang Huzi and Mr. Zhu were talking and laughing, and they were very warm.
Zhu Lao no longer looked as depressed as when he left Sijiu City, and his whole person seemed to be shining brightly.
"Old Wang, I thought Han Xuanfeng was good enough, and I secretly competed with him."
"As a result, you guys quietly created an armored brigade here."
"Awesome, awesome! I admire you!"
Zhu Lao knocked on the armored car, and he knew at a glance that it was definitely not an ordinary thing.
Even the latest Kui Niu Type 2 is not as good as this.
Wang Huzi smiled proudly, "This armored vehicle was specially modified to look like a command vehicle."
"You can contact other command vehicles at any time here, and you can also pass on messages during the journey to facilitate commanding in the event of a battle."
Mr. Zhu muttered after hearing this, "This car was modified with the help of the machine factory?"
Wang Huzi smiled and nodded.
Zhu Lao sighed again, "I think back then, I bought a group of excavators with them, but they helped a lot and defeated Han Xuanfeng."
"But I don't think that my excavator is just scraps. You have all the good stuff!"
"It's not fair, it's not fair!"
Wang Huzi has heard these words frequently in the past two days, especially when he saw the modified tank. When it was driven out at night, this guy almost slept in it.
But yes, a one-thousand-meter night vision, as commanders and combatants, everyone knows what this means.
In response to this change, they have developed several night combat plans.
This is what Yang Xiaotao said, technology promotes tactical innovation.
So he attached great importance to the equipment brought by the machinery factory this time.
Maybe, this is another thing to increase combat power.
Thinking of this, Wang Huzi looked at Liu Xiangdong standing aside again.
While the two were talking, Liu Xiangdong was also deep in thought.
At this time, everyone was walking along the way, and everyone was already familiar with each other.
Although Liu Xiangdong didn't know Zhu Lao's identity, it was clear from the behavior of Wu Bayi and others that this old man's identity was not simple.
Of course, it can also be seen from the old man's daily speech and behavior.
Therefore, Liu Xiangdong still maintained the respect he deserved.
He even vaguely felt that the reason why he had spent years on the train had something to do with the old man in front of him.
However, he didn't want to pay attention to these things. As long as he could complete the task and realize his own value, nothing else mattered.
"Director Liu!"
At this time, Wang Huzi's voice came, and Liu Xiangdong suddenly raised his head and looked over, "Chief!"
"Director Liu, you've worked hard to come to the Northwest this time! You haven't had a good year yet. I'll let Xiao Tao take note of it when I go there later!"
"Chief, you are so polite!"
Liu Xiangdong quickly said modestly, "When I was in the factory, I would just go home and have a meal at night."
"It's just that this year is special, but it's more meaningful."
Zhu Lao laughed after hearing this, "No, this is my first time to spend New Year's Eve on a train!"
"Not to mention, the sound of the train's frame is much louder than firecrackers!"