ushernet Chapter 1020 A Long-Awaited Type Based on...
Chapter 1020 A Long-Awaited Type Based on...
Without much small talk, the meeting got straight to the point.
Chief Engineer Wang Li briefly conveyed the superior's urgent requirement to accelerate the development of cutting-edge materials. He then pointed out that, after careful consideration, it was decided to entrust the task of trial production of a new type of high-strength, high-toughness special steel to the units present for collaborative research.
He presented the stringent performance indicators of several target steel grades that were initially proposed, as well as a "reference process route suggestion" that incorporated multiple ideas but seemed "relatively reasonable".
Sure enough, when the factory managers saw the performance indicators, especially the astonishing low-temperature toughness requirement, their brows immediately furrowed.
Liu Dayong was the first to lose his composure: "President Wang, Minister Qiu, are these targets... set too high? We're not trying to be pessimistic, but with the assets of our few factories... we really have no idea what to expect!"
Isn't this right here in the old industrial base of Northeast China?
Ansteel, Fushun Steel, Benxi Steel—aren't they all top-tier companies? Their equipment, technology, and personnel are a hundred times better than ours. Why not let them take the lead? They'll get started much faster than us 'young forgemen' figuring things out blindly!"
"Hey, Liu Dapao, I could hear you yelling about 'fearless spirit' and 'we'll create conditions even if there aren't any' from a distance. Those grand words are still ringing in my ears. What's wrong? As soon as you see the real plan and smell the gunpowder, you want to back down?"
Minister Qiu strode in carrying a kettle, first pouring tea for all the attendees, and then pointing to Liu Dayong, who was speaking.
Liu Dayong's face flushed red to the roots of his neck, as if he had been caught red-handed. He quickly stood up, rubbing his hands nervously, "Minister, you've arrived... I didn't mean that, I just... I just felt this task was too heavy, and I was afraid it would delay things for the ministry..."
"Afraid? You, Liu Dapao, are you ever afraid?"
Minister Qiu walked to the conference table, placed his hands on the surface, and scanned each factory director present with a piercing gaze. "Where's that spirit you had when you were encouraging everyone in the yard to be bold and decisive? Where's that pride you had when you talked about how your factory erected its first blast furnace in the wilderness? Oh, so that spirit can only be used for modifying bicycles and reminiscing about the glorious past, and it all shrinks back when faced with real new tasks and high standards?"
His words weren't harsh; they were even a little sarcastic, but they struck the hearts of the factory managers like small hammer blows. Liu Dayong, in particular, was so ashamed that he couldn't lift his head.
Minister Qiu changed his tone: "Comrades, I called you here from the mountains and remote factories not to hear you say 'it can't be done,' much less to have you compare your assets and scale with the big factories! If we were comparing those things, the people sitting here today should be the directors of Ansteel and Fushun Steel, not you!"
He paused, his tone becoming serious: "Why you guys?"
"Come on! Xiao Jiang, tell them about it!"
“First, there’s the nature of the mission.” Jiang Xia held up one finger. “This research and development is highly exploratory, and the process may require repeated adjustments and trial and error. Large factories have massive production lines and very rigid production plans. It’s neither economical nor realistic to frequently adjust production lines or even suspend certain processes for a trial production task with extremely small initial output and potentially variable plans, thus affecting the completion of the main national plan. And we…”
Jiang Xia's gaze swept over everyone, but the swaying ahoge on his head made him look a little less imposing: "The factory is relatively small in scale, and the production organization is flexible. 'A small boat is easy to turn around,' which is just right for this kind of R&D work that requires constant experimentation and rapid iteration."
"second……"
"The need for secrecy and control. Some of the technical ideas and reference directions for this task have sensitive sources. Before they can be fully digested and absorbed and security ensured, they must be carried out within the smallest possible scope and the most reliable closed loop. Large steel plants are large targets with complex personnel compositions and frequent technical exchanges, making secrecy and management extremely difficult. In contrast, our several units are relatively independent, with vertical management systems, clear personnel backgrounds, and simple internal situations, especially..."
Jiang Xia looked at Zheng Guoxing: "Factory Director Zheng's place has the strictest management conditions. This is a crucial prerequisite for ensuring the safety and controllability of the entire mission."
"Of course, there are other reasons, but I won't go into them here."
As for the other reasons, I'm sure you, dear reader, are well aware of them. Haven't you noticed the naval bases are already showing signs of trouble?
This made the kid think of these factories outside the mainstream system.
Presumably, those people wouldn't want to go to these remote places to cause trouble and suffer without any real hardship.
After all, the very existence of these factories is a miracle!
If I can't afford to offend them, can't I at least avoid them? If I can build good relationships with these factories outside the mainstream system, at least I'll be more comfortable staying with them when I'm on my way out!
……
"Comrades!"
"Let me emphasize one more point, which is also the fundamental reason why I believe you can accomplish this seemingly impossible task: because I believe that deep down you still have that spirit of 'never giving up, never believing in evil, and daring to fight!' Your factory may be small, your equipment may be old, and your technical foundation may be weak, but your management chain is short, your internal unity is strong, and you don't have as many rules and regulations and tangled relationships as large factories. More importantly..."
Minister Qiu picked up the conversation, placing his hands on the table: "You and the master craftsmen and workers in your factory are the ones who are truly creating value for the country bit by bit with the simplest wisdom and the most solid labor on the front line under harsh conditions!"
You know best how to write the words "hard-won"!
We also know best how to cherish every opportunity for progress! Entrusting you with this pioneering and highly exploratory trial production task is because we believe that you can, just like when you started from scratch, give full play to your initiative, use your wisdom to make up for the shortcomings of the equipment, and use your sweat to overcome the technical difficulties!
This isn't just giving you a task, it's giving you an opportunity—a chance to prove yourselves, to prove that we 'junior blacksmiths' can also forge 'real gold'!
These words stirred the emotions of the factory directors. Liu Dayong suddenly raised his head, his hesitation and embarrassment replaced by a blush of shame and excitement, and he straightened his back.
Chen Ming and Zhou Anmin were also moved, their gazes hardening.
Even Zheng Guoxing, though his face remained expressionless, had noticeably brighter eyes and a more upright posture.
“You’re right! Our conditions aren’t as good as the big factories, but we can’t let ourselves get discouraged! We, the Changzheng Factory, will take on this task! Even if we have to dig with our hands or bite with our teeth, we’ll find a way to try!”
Chen Ming took a deep breath and adjusted his glasses: "Minister, General Manager Wang, young comrade! Our Hongfeng Factory is no problem either! The targets are high, but as long as the direction is right, no matter how difficult it is, we can move forward step by step!"
Zhou Anmin said in a deep voice, "Although Jin'an Factory is weak, it will do its utmost to cooperate with our brother units!"
Zheng Guoxing's voice was calm but exceptionally forceful: "Xinsheng Factory will resolutely obey arrangements and guarantee the completion of the task. If there are no conditions, we will create them. If there are difficulties, we will overcome them."
Seeing everyone's fighting spirit rekindled, Minister Qiu smiled and nodded, signaling Jiang Xia to continue.
Before Jiang Xia could speak, Chen Ming raised his hand again.
“But, Comrade Jiang,” Chen Ming pushed up his glasses, “even if we’re determined to do it, how exactly do we do it? Such high performance indicators, especially low-temperature impact toughness, have extremely high volatility. In the past, we mainly relied on experienced masters to observe the fire color and figure things out by trial and error. If we could succeed in one or two out of ten furnaces, that would be good. Stability was simply out of the question.”
Your new process seems better than our old method, but how can we guarantee it will consistently meet the specifications? I'm still a bit unsure.
“Excellent question. Come on, let’s take a look at this. I call it: A Prediction Chart of Steel Microstructure and Properties Based on Phase Transformation Dynamics of Continuous Cooling Processes!”
A glint flashed in Jiang Xia's eyes. He turned around, picked up the chalk, and began to sketch on the blackboard in the conference room.
Oh yeah, the long-awaited public display of divine power!
The attempt to manifest divine power was somewhat unsuccessful.
because……
Everyone stared at each other, desperately trying to recall the words that had just come out of the kid's mouth.
Each word is understandable on its own, but how come it makes my head spin when put together?