Chapter 145

After a few simple pleasantries, Li Jiandong began to explain the purpose of his visit today.

Li Jiandong chatted with the boss about family matters for a while, and then started talking about work.

"Boss, before the New Year, I checked the work of the steel mill this year. Combined with the data from previous years, I found that the production of our steel mill has reached a bottleneck."

"I analyzed it and found that the reason for this bottleneck is probably due to the limitations of our production equipment.

Therefore, I plan to set up a CNC R&D team next year and would like to ask the leader for help to apply for some talents. "

CNC machine tools were successfully developed more than three years ago.

However, due to the falling out with Big Brother, the core technology was blocked, and Western countries have always attached great importance to this technology and would never open it to us.

This will directly lead to the fact that our CNC machine tool research and development will make almost no progress in the next 30 years.

Such a long period of stagnation in research and development will directly lead to us being strangled by Western countries in many fields in the future, including lithography machines.

Although, there is a gap of several levels between lithography machines and CNC machine tools.

However, this gap started in recent years.

When the leader heard that Li Jiandong wanted a high-end CNC R&D team, his eyes lit up.

"Okay, it's great that you have this idea. I'm not sure if I can let someone else do this. But if you do it, I will definitely support you with all my strength."

The big boss laughed out loud, showing his pride.

Li Jiandong's previous achievements made him very confident in Li Jiandong.

"Tell me what kind of talents you need. I will try my best to help you apply for those I can."

CNC machine tools mainly involve electronic technology and mechanical technology.

In terms of mechanics, Li Jiandong has already reached the level of a Level 2 engineer, and within a few months, he will reach the full level.

In this regard, he himself can replace half a team, and together with those people from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, it is more than enough.

So, what he needs now is an electronic engineer.

This is a new field, and the classification of electronic engineers has only been around for less than five years.

Electronic engineering is rarely used in major companies, so there are almost no engineers in this category.

Only a few schools, such as the University of Washington, are cultivating talents in this area.

Li Jiandong told his needs to his senior leader, who agreed immediately and would help him recruit people from the university after the New Year.

At this time, someone else came to wish the leader a happy new year, and Li Jiandong stood up and said goodbye.

After leaving the big leader, Li Jiandong thought about it and went to the big leader Ye’s house again.

Although the steel rolling mill is not under the leadership of Ye's father, he is still his superior after all, and there is also the relationship with Ye Xiaoning.

Li Jiandong even came to visit Leader Bi, so it would be unfair if he didn't go to visit Leader Ye.

Of course, the most important thing is that after this year, the wind will start to blow in three years at most.

At that time, Leader Bi will encounter some troubles, while Leader Ye will be smooth sailing.

If Li Jiandong wants to live in peace and avoid trouble, he really needs the relationship with Leader Ye.

When we arrived at Leader Ye’s home, several of his children had gone out to pay New Year’s greetings.

When he saw Li Jiandong appear at his doorstep, Leader Ye was visibly stunned.

Although he had a good relationship with Li Jiandong in private, Li Jiandong was promoted by the leaders of Bi Da.

"Leader Ye, Happy New Year."

"Li Jiandong, you are a rare guest. Why did you think of visiting me this year?"

Leader Ye was very happy to see Li Jiandong, as he believed Li was a real talent.

Although he disagreed with the leaders of Bi Da, they both agreed on one thing, which was that they hoped the country would become better and better.

"I should have come to see you a long time ago, but I was always tied up by other things. Leader Ye, are you feeling well recently?"

Li Jiandong made a few polite remarks.

Leader Ye laughed: "Aren't you a doctor? What do you think of my complexion?"

Li Jiandong stared at it carefully for a few seconds and gave a professional evaluation: "You look pretty good, but it's probably because you've been worrying a lot recently, plus staying up late and sitting for a long time, your spleen and stomach have weakened a bit. Have you been feeling listless, weak, sweating, having trouble digesting anything you eat, and having frequent diarrhea recently?"

The more Leader Ye listened, the more interested he became. What Li Jiandong said was absolutely correct.

I have seen doctors with excellent medical skills, but this is the first one who can judge a person's physical symptoms just by staring at him for a few seconds.

"Great job, Jiandong."

Leader Ye asked in high spirits, "So, what should I do with my situation? To be honest, I don't even want to eat these past two days. I can't digest anything I eat. I get up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet, and it's so cold."

Lack of energy, fatigue and night sweats are fine.

Not being able to eat affects your mood greatly.

Especially for some people who love to eat, not being able to eat can really make them depressed.

Li Jiandong smiled and said, "Don't worry, Leader Ye, these are just minor problems. As long as you pay attention to rest and diet, you will recover soon. I will write a recipe for you later and ask the kitchen staff to prepare three meals for you according to the recipe. You will see the effect in less than half a month."

Upon hearing that the results would be seen in just half a month, Leader Ye felt a little relieved.

Soon, Ye Xiaoning and his friends came back from New Year's greetings. When they saw Li Jiandong, Ye Xiaoning was very surprised.

She invited Li Jiandong to have lunch at her home, and Mr. Ye also tried to persuade him to stay.

Although they were very welcoming, how could one eat at someone else's home on New Year's Day?
Li Jiandong finally declined politely.

A few days passed quickly.

In a blink of an eye, it was the sixth day of the New Year.

Before today, Li Jiandong had received the official appointment as the director of the steel rolling mill.

Director Yang was transferred to the Department of Energy as deputy director.

This was the first time that Li Jiandong presided over the mobilization for the start of work. He arrived at the steel rolling mill before 7:30 in the morning.

After waiting for a while, other leaders arrived one after another.

Deputy Director Dai and Deputy Director Cao came directly to Li Jiandong's office, and the three of them held a brief meeting first.

Secretary Cui and other team members had almost all arrived before they came to invite Li Jiandong and the other two to come over.

Compared with previous years, the current team members have changed a lot.

Li Jiandong and the two deputy factory managers walked to their seats and sat down.

He said directly, "Everyone, Director Yang has been transferred to the Energy Department. From now on, the rolling mill will be run by me, Deputy Director Dai, and Deputy Director Cao. Today is the first day of work, so let's hold a temporary meeting first."

"Today, there are two main things: safety and production. We cannot relax on these two issues. Everyone may not be ready to start work after the New Year. As leaders, we must remind, check, and prevent, and resolutely ensure production safety."

"The second thing is that our key task this year is to set up a CNC R&D team to fully promote equipment innovation."

"Looking back over the past few years, although our production has been steadily increasing every year, it is all due to the expansion of our factory and the hard work of our workers."

"Starting from this year, we must have a new understanding that 'science and technology are the primary productive force'. All departments must fully cooperate in matters involving CNC R&D. Whoever hinders the progress of R&D will be held responsible."

After Li Jiandong finished speaking, he asked Deputy Director Dai and Deputy Director Cao if they had anything to say. Both deputy directors said they had nothing to say.

Li Jiandong announced the adjournment of the meeting and then began to preside over the mobilization of the entire audience to start work.

When the workers below saw Li Jiandong walk up to the podium, they were all excited.

The cheers continued one after another, making Li Jiandong feel a little embarrassed.

After a few brief words, the mobilization meeting ended and people from each workshop and department returned to their work posts.

The new year's work began, except that Li Jiandong changed his office and sat in the position of Director Yang.

This office is slightly larger than Li Jiandong's previous deputy director's office and also has a cubicle for rest.

Secretary Cui's office is just opposite him, and the door is always open so that anyone coming can be noticed at the first sight.

"Hello, who are you looking for?"

Li Jiandong was standing behind the office window, looking at his "territory" outside the window.

Suddenly, Secretary Cui's voice came from outside.

"Hello, I'm a professor at the Department of Electronics at Hua University. My last name is Wang, and these are my students."

When Li Jiandong heard the noise outside, he knew that the talent that the senior leader had found for him had arrived.

He stood up, walked towards the door, opened it, put on a welcoming smile, and held out his hand to the visitor:

"Hello, Professor Wang, I am Li Jiandong, the director of the steel rolling mill. Welcome to do research here."

Professor Wang was also a little surprised to see that Li Jiandong was so young.

He quickly reached out his hand and shook hands with Li Jiandong: "Hello, Director Li, we want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to do research. These are my students. They have only learned theoretical knowledge since they entered school. However, I believe that as long as they are given some time, they will thrive."

Professor Wang was followed by six young people, each in their early 20s.

There was no concept of graduate students at that time. After graduating from university, one either became a professor and continued to do research, or was assigned to an institution that had a need for the talent.

These young people should all be fresh graduates. They are the second batch of students after the establishment of the Department of Electronics. The first batch was the one who participated in the CNC machine tool research in 59.

This group of people happened to be sanctioned by the big brother, and starting from this group of people, there was no progress in CNC technology in China for 30 consecutive years.

The reason for this result, in addition to the fact that our technology is indeed relatively backward, is also due to the lack of attention paid to this technology. Many people would rather trust people than machines, so they have no reaction to the blocking of technology.

Therefore, after 59, the Department of Electronics did not achieve any results for two consecutive years and gradually fell into decline.

This group of students graduated last summer and originally had more than thirty people.

Now only these six are still persisting, the others have already changed careers and entered other industries.

This is also the reason why Professor Wang is so excited.

After all, no one had mentioned electronic numerical control for almost two years, and even he, a professor, was becoming a joke.

"Professor Wang, I believe you. Come, let's go inside and talk."

Li Jiandong invited Professor Wang and six electronic engineer assistants into the office.

Secretary Cui followed in, took out a set of cups from the tea cabinet next to him, and made a cup of tea for each of Professor Wang and the others.

After everyone sat down, they got straight to the point and talked about their views on electronic numerical control and some professional things.

Except for Professor Wang, everyone else here only knows a little bit of theory, including Li Jiandong, who is not very professional either.

But Li Jiandong's vision for the future development of CNC opened Professor Wang's eyes.

Facts have proven that machines are more reliable than people in many cases. Even the most experienced eighth-level worker in a steel mill often makes mistakes when making some precision parts.

The efficiency of ordinary level 7, level 6 workers, or even lower level workers, can be imagined.

In contrast, CNC technology is not only precise but also stable. As long as the data is set correctly, you can get the desired results 100%.

Every additional CNC lathe is equivalent to producing an eighth-level worker who will not make mistakes.

Why are many of the machines we make now not as good as those made abroad?
In addition to technical reasons, the difference in production technology is also a very important aspect.

If it is just some rough machinery, it can be made based on the workers' experience, but what if it is some highly precise parts?
For example, the engine cylinder of a car, and some military equipment.

So no matter how difficult electronic CNC is to study.

Li Jiandong must also fully master this technology, otherwise the country's manufacturing industry will always lag behind foreign countries, and the gap will become increasingly larger.

"Professor Wang, our factory has made the development of electronic numerical control the top priority this year." "However, we know almost nothing about this area, and you have to do it all on your own. What we can do is to do our best to support your research and development work, providing money and manpower."

"In addition, electronic numerical control equipment cannot be separated from machinery. I happen to be the chairman of the Society of Mechanical Engineers. If you need the cooperation of mechanical engineers, just come to me directly. If necessary, I can also assist you in your research."

Li Jiandong's current mechanical engineer skills are close to the maximum level. However, his electronic skills are currently zero, so he can only help Professor Wang and others.

He thought to himself, it would be great if he could have an apprentice in the electronics department. Even if they couldn't develop it, as long as they could gain a little experience, it would pay back a hundredfold, and maybe he could figure out CNC machine tools first.

After all, the original CNC machine tools did not have much technical content. It was just that Li Jiandong had never studied it before, so it was difficult.

Thinking of this, Li Jiandong couldn't help but look at the six engineering assistants.

They were all electronics students who had just graduated last year, and their learning ability was beyond reproach. If I could take one of them as my apprentice, I should be able to quickly improve my electronics skills to a relatively high level.

However, these people are all students of Professor Wang. It would probably be impolite to rashly invite them to become my disciples.

Just when Li Jiandong was struggling over whether or not to take in another apprentice in order to develop electronic numerical control technology.

Among the six young people, a girl suddenly raised her hand and said:

"Director Li, you just said that if necessary, you can also assist us in our research. I would like to ask if you, as the director, have time to do extra work?"

Li Jiandong laughed:

"If I say I have plenty of time, it would be dishonest. I am quite busy at work, but time is like a sponge. If you squeeze it, you will always have more. For the development of our electronic numerical control technology, I can sacrifice some rest time. I firmly believe that I can do it."

The girl suddenly laughed:
"Can I become your disciple? I want to learn from you about mechanical engineering. Of course, this is also for the research and development of CNC machine tools."

In the research and development of CNC machine tools, electronic engineers generally study CNC electronic parts, while mechanical engineers study other operating components. Everyone has their own division of labor, and they just need to do their own part well.

But now there is a technological gap in CNC technology, and if you want to make a breakthrough you have to find another way, so it is not a wrong way for this girl to want to study mechanics.

Li Jiandong looked at the girl and felt that she looked familiar.

"What's your name?"

"My name is Yang Xue."

"Are you sure you want to take me as your master? Professor Wang has no objection?"

Professor Wang smiled and said, "Director Li, I am just their professional teacher. I am different from your traditional master-apprentice relationship. When they were in school, I was not the only teacher. It would not matter if there were more."

Li Jiandong nodded. This was easy to understand.

A teacher and a master are two completely different concepts. One only imparts knowledge, while the other teaches more. A person can have many teachers, but generally there is only one master.

"Okay, since you are so motivated, I will accept you as my apprentice. You can always come to me to ask questions during your rest time."

Li Jiandong rarely accepts people he doesn't know as his apprentice, but the one in front of him is an exception.

If Li Jiandong wants to develop CNC machine tools, he must find a suitable apprentice.

It is too late to train her now, so Yang Xue becomes the best candidate.

When the other young men saw that Li Jiandong so easily agreed to take Yang Xue as his apprentice, they were surprised and raised their hands to ask Li Jiandong to be their master.

However, Li Jiandong can only accept one apprentice at a time. Since he has already accepted Yang Xue, it would be useless to accept others.

If you take in too many apprentices and they graduate late, it may affect your chances of taking in the next one.

So, he refused on the grounds that he was busy and could not take care of so many apprentices.

A week passed.

Professor Wang, Yang Xue and others have already started the formal research and development of CNC machine tools.

I get up early and go to bed late every day, and I am very motivated.

Li Jiandong's electronic engineer skills are also improving at a pace that is neither fast nor slow.

In just one week, Li Jiandong had acquired the ability of a level 8 electronic engineer and had a lot more electronic knowledge in his mind.

Now he is more professional than Yang Xue.

However, Li Jiandong was not in a hurry to show it off. After all, even as an 8th-level electronic engineer, he was still a relatively weakling.

As the director of a steel rolling mill, he is indeed a bit busy, especially now that work has just resumed after the Chinese New Year and there are a lot of things to do during this period.

Finally the weekend.

Li Jiandong made an appointment with Yang Xue and took her to meet his senior brothers and sisters.

On this weekend morning, Li Jiandong drove to the courtyard.

"Old Li, how come you have time to come here today? I was indeed inconsiderate about what happened last time. These days I have asked someone to introduce Jiefang to a date. After he gets married and separates from me, can I consider making him a permanent wife?"

Yan Bugui asked with a smile.

Li Jiandong is also the father of four children, so no one would dislike him for such a thing.

Wen Yan said: "With your family's liberated work ability, if the family is separated, it is indeed possible to directly get a permanent job. But Lao Yan, I advise you not to lose the big picture for the small. Marriage is much more important than getting a permanent job."

Yan Bugui smiled and said:
"Old Li, you are right, but we are here to check on Jiefang. Don't worry, he won't marry the wrong woman."

Seeing how confident he was, Li Jiandong didn't know what to say.

After all, Yan Jiefang is not Yan Jiecheng, and he is not his apprentice, so he has no right to meddle in other people's affairs.

Even if Yan Jiecheng wants to get married, he has to listen to his father first. If his master wants to take charge, he has to stand back.

"Okay, that's it. After Jiefang gets married and separates his family, I'll do it for him."

After saying this, Li Jiandong walked towards the central courtyard.

Although I brought Yang Xue here today to get acquainted with the family, since I'm here, I have to say hello to my old friends.

Moreover, there will be personnel changes at the beginning of each year, and this year there will be changes in several team members.

After Li Jiandong is promoted, another deputy factory director will definitely be transferred up, and as they move up one level at a time, new positions will be vacated.

Li Jiandong planned to let He Daqing take over as the director of logistics.

After all, He Daqing has the best relationship with Li Jiandong in the hospital and has outstanding personal abilities.

When we arrived at the central courtyard, the door of He Daqing's house was still closed.

This guy must have drunk again last night. It's almost 8:30 and he hasn't gotten up yet.

"Daqing, wake up."

Li Jiandong knocked on the door and shouted into the room.

After a while, the door next to it opened first.

Hu Haodang walked out of the house wearing a military coat.

When he saw Li Jiandong, he smiled and said, "Director Li, why are you here?"

"Old Hu, did you drink with Daqing again last night? I brought my new apprentice here today to meet her senior brothers and sisters, and to talk to Daqing about joining the leadership team."

Hu Haodang is also a member of the team, so Li Jiandong doesn't need to hide this from him.

"Oh, Lao He is going to join the team too? You know what, with Lao He's cooking skills, he should have been promoted a long time ago. He has been able to satisfy customers with his cooking skills many times."

The logistics director is not only responsible for ensuring the logistics of the workers and cadres, but also for the guesthouse, which is also very important.

Several logistics directors were promoted from the guesthouse. He Daqing had been transferred to the guesthouse to take charge before, so it was reasonable to promote him this time.

"Yes, Daqing's craftsmanship is a treasure of our factory, but I don't know what he thinks."

The logistics director has a lot of work to do, and Li Jiandong has done it before, so he is very clear about what logistics work involves.

It’s not that tiring, but it does test your brain and social skills.

He Daqing is not very smart and has a bad temper. He has no problem being a cook, but being a logistics director might be a bit difficult for him.

Li Jiandong had to explain the pros and cons to him clearly, so that he would not be unhappy with his work in the future, which would make it awkward when he came back.

At this time, the door of He Daqing's house was opened.

Xu Huizhen stuck her head out and opened the door completely after seeing Li Jiandong:

"Master, it turns out to be you. Daqing has already woken up. Please come in and sit down first."

"it is good."

Li Jiandong agreed and said to Hu Haodang, "I'll go in first."

"Okay, Director Li, please come in."

Hu Haodang said politely, watching Li Jiandong walk into He Daqing's house.

He Daqing rubbed his eyes and walked out of the inner room, yawning and saying, "Lao Li, why are you up so early on the weekend?"

Li Jiandong smiled and before he could say anything, Xu Huizhen beside him said, "Do you think Director Li is as idle as you and only knows how to drink?"

"Well, I didn't drink too much last night."

He Daqing said with an aggrieved expression.

There is always something that can defeat something else. He Daqing is extremely timid in front of Xu Huizhen.

However, Xu Huizhen never gave him face.

If there are outsiders around, she will behave very virtuously even if she is not happy about it.

"Daqing, you really need to drink less in the future, especially at work, otherwise it might cause delays."

Li Jiandong gave a reminder.

He Daqing's alcohol tolerance is average, but he likes to drink, whether at home or in a guesthouse.

If you become the director of logistics, there will be a lot of things to do. If you delay something, it will have a bad impact if others see it.

"Hehe, Lao Li, don't worry. Every time I drink, I only drink after I finish cooking. Even if I have guests at night, they will wake up in the afternoon."

He Daqing didn't care. This was his hobby and he couldn't change it.

The two chatted for a while, and Li Jiandong told He Daqing that he wanted him to be the director of logistics. Of course, He Daqing agreed immediately.

As for the fact that he couldn't drink often after becoming the director of logistics, He Daqing also patted his chest and guaranteed that he would not drink at noon and would drink only when he came back in the evening.

While Li Jiandong and He Daqing were chatting here, Yang Xue had already arrived at the dormitory building of the tavern.

"Hello, is this the dormitory building of Yard 40?"

Yang Xue stopped a woman and asked.

Liang Ladi had just finished washing and hanging up the clothes when she saw a very beautifully dressed girl coming into the yard.

She asked back with some curiosity: "This is Courtyard 40, who are you?"

"My name is Yang Xue, and I'm Director Li's apprentice. He asked me to come here to find him, saying he wants to introduce me to his senior brothers and sisters. Is Director Li not here yet?"

While Yang Xue was talking, she was also looking around the tavern. She didn't expect that such a small place could have so many families living in it. It must be very lively at ordinary times.

When Liang Ladi heard Yang Xue’s self-introduction, she was stunned for a moment.

It has been many years since Li Jiandong last accepted a disciple. I didn’t expect that after so many years, he would accept a new disciple again.

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Liang Ladi always felt that the girl in front of her looked familiar.

"Your last name is Yang? What is your relationship with Director Yang?"

Liang Ladi suddenly remembered that the girl in front of her looked very much like Director Yang.

(End of this chapter)