Chapter 150 Before Leaving Beijing 2
"Come to think of it, the General Armament Department, the Fifth Machine Department and the Equipment Planning Department really wanted you to build tanks."
Professor Xu paused and suddenly said something shocking.
“The reason why we asked you to go to Luoyi this time is also the result of negotiation among several parties.
The Planning and Equipment Department is easy to deal with, as well as the General Armaments Department, the First Ministry of Machine Building and the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building.
They've already made a huge fuss just to get you to join their department.
Do you know why Mr. Zhou didn’t agree to let you go directly to the State Industrial Office?
It’s all caused by those departments.
Moreover, you went to Luoqi, and Second Automobile Works settled in Luoyi.
Mr. Zhou is also the result of the coordination.
You may not know yet, but the Sixth Ministry of Machine Building (Ministry of Shipbuilding Industry) has also recently shown interest in the LT665 engine.
Maybe one day, I will find you."
Seeing Fang Xiang's somewhat surprised expression, Professor Xu revealed more of the inside story.
"The earthquake in the First Ministry of Machinery before that..."
Fang Xiang suddenly remembered what happened in the first half of the year.
“It is related, but didn’t I tell you not to ask? Just focus on technology.
As for the administration, if you can avoid getting involved, then don’t get involved.”
Professor Xu shook his head and stopped Fang Xiang's guess.
“Then according to what you mean, there are follow-up projects such as tanks or tractors.
Maybe he'll find me, too?"
Fang wanted to continue the conversation.
“Probably.
The reason why the General Armament Department and the Equipment Planning Department compromised and asked you to go to Luoqi.
That's part of the reason.
After all, the Dongfanghong 665 heavy truck was originally designed for the military.
It’s just that there is also a huge market for civilian use.
As far as I know, there has been no news of new tank projects in recent years.
It's a bit delayed. We have cooperated once before.
It is only natural that I will contact you again later, so just agree to it if you can.
Of course, that depends on your ideas, and it’s best if it doesn’t interfere with your own work.”
Professor Xu answered every question and lit a cigarette as he spoke.
"What does the LT665 engine have to do with the Sixth Machine Department?"
Fang Xiang pondered for a moment, thinking about what Professor Xu had just said, and felt a little confused.
“The Sixth Ministry of Machine Building is responsible for the shipbuilding industry.
After you improved the LT665 last time, the Ministry of First Machinery Industry was very satisfied with the recent test data.
It was reported and launched as their satellite.
Unexpectedly, the Sixth Ministry of Machine Building also saw it and coordinated to send a prototype over.
LT665 is considered a medium-to-large diesel engine in ground vehicles.
But in the Haihe River, it is small. I guess it will be installed on a small ship to try it out.
If they think it's good, they will naturally take the initiative to cooperate with you.
The engine is the heart of all vehicles, and you are now considered a top talent in this area.
Otherwise, you wouldn't be favored by so many departments.
Who knows, the aerospace industry may also take a liking to you in the future."
As Professor Xu spoke, he couldn't help but laugh.
While I was sighing in my heart, I was also feeling fortunate that I had picked up such a treasure.
If it had been snatched away by someone else, I don’t know how painful it would have been.
"But I don't know much about ship engines..."
Fang Xiang was puzzled. He had never seen drawings of this kind in his previous life.
Almost nothing is known about the engines used on ships.
"Hey~ Don't underestimate yourself. If you know one thing, you know everything.
Since the Sixth Ministry of Machine Building is interested in it, it means that this engine has some unique features.
Even if they cannot be used, it is still good for them to use it as a reference.
If they really come to you later, please help if you can.
Speaking of which, the Sixth Ministry of Machine Building is currently the most aggrieved one among several industrial ministries.
It is not an exaggeration to say that my uncle doesn’t love me and my grandmother doesn’t care about me.
There are no policies, no talents, and no funds.
It’s difficult for them too...”
Professor Xu sighed, smoked half of his cigarette, and didn't want to smoke anymore, so he put it out.
"Okay, since you said so. Then I will definitely not refuse."
Fang wanted to know about the unprecedented and amazing move of the navy in later generations.
But I didn’t expect that the navy at that time was so pitiful.
I can't help feeling a little sad.
"That's right, we are all working for the country and serving the people.
Marine engines have different requirements and operating conditions than other engines, mainly low speed and a small amount of medium speed.
The foundation of the domestic shipbuilding industry is basically zero. Even if we want to build ships, they are mainly small ships.
It is just that it is still in the initial stage and imitation stage.
Small ships are better, and some parts and accessories of ground vehicles can be used or manufactured.
But once it comes to medium-sized ships, it is limited by the materials and machine tool precision.
Not to mention the crankcase, no one in China can even handle the camshaft.
We are still a long way from being independent.
So it is understandable that they pursue the principle of taking what is available.”
Professor Xu's face looked a little heavy, and he couldn't help but say a few more words.
Fang Xiang was also silent for a while.
He knew that the country was extremely poor at that time, but when he really got into a certain project.
I just realized that the adjective "a towering building rises from the ground" is still too simple.
There are too many details and small things that need to be created from nothing, from bad to good.
Then they are pieced together bit by bit and presented to the Chinese people.
Those inspiring and exciting prides are the result of the hard work of our predecessors, accumulated bit by bit.
At night, it's barbecue season.
The barbecue was sizzling on the grill, and Maotai was on the table, filling the glasses.
Fang Xiang, Liu Shuying and Wei Shengli were all sitting in a small private room.
Tomorrow, Fang Xiang will leave Beijing.
Naturally, the two of them wanted to see Fang Xiang off.
But none of them had any desire to eat or drink, and instead remained silent.
"Did you say how long it would take this time?"
Wei Shengli was the first to speak, his voice a little muffled.
"It could be as short as one to two years or as long as ten to eight years."
Fang Xiang took a deep breath and raised his glass first.
“You still have to come back during the holidays, right?
Otherwise, your yard will become mine, right?"
Wei Shengli's joke was not funny. He knew it.
It’s just that at this moment, I don’t know what to say, so I can only make small talk.
"You can stay here if you want, just leave the main room for me.
By the way, when are you getting married? Please let me know in advance so I can take some time off and come back to be your best man."
Fang wanted to pick up the Moutai and fill their glasses.
I'm leaving Beijing anyway, so it would be a waste if no one lives in that yard.
“Come to think of it, I’m two months older than you.
I'm so sorry for calling you brother all the time..."
Wei Shengli has always regarded Fang Xiang as his best brother and they have been playing together since childhood.
Now that Fang was about to leave Beijing, he felt quite upset.
He drank the wine in the glass in one breath.
"Or, you name a price and I'll sell the yard to you."
Putting down the wine glass, Wei Shengli said half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"You wish! That's my yard!"
Before Fang wanted to speak, Liu Shuying immediately became dissatisfied.
His eyes were as big as copper bells and he looked at Wei Shengli viciously.
“If you could buy a yard with a better location and a larger area than this one.
I would consider paying me some money for the renovation."
Fang Xiang tilted his head, thought about it seriously, and felt that it could be sold.
He knew that Wei Shengli was planning to get married early next year.
He still cherishes this brother very much, so he can accept selling it to him.
Of course, there has to be a better alternative.
"you dare!"
Liu Shuying was so angry at the two of them that she got a headache in an instant.
His hand immediately reached out and twisted Fang Xiang's waist hard.
"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!!!"
Fang Xiang took a deep breath, twisted his hips and hid to the side.
"If you don't live there, I will!"
When Liu Shuying saw Fang Xiang's expression, her anger immediately subsided and she felt distressed.
But when it comes to that yard, the more he thinks about it, the more he likes it, and there is no way he would let Wei Shengli get it for free.
That’s my future wedding house!
"How many days can you stay? Maybe you'll go to Luoyi after graduation."
Wei Shengli quietly moved his stool to the side, away from Liu Shuying.
But he said something that Fang Xiang and Liu Shuying both agreed with.
"How about...I drop out of school and go to Luoyi with you?!"
Wei Shengli's words reminded Liu Shuying.
It is said that when God opens a door for a person, he will inevitably close a window.
Now it seems that God has given Liu Shuying a beauty that amazes everyone.
Then secretly taking away a little bit of intelligence from others, that's reasonable, right?
