Chapter 2664
Go to the Moon and Seize the High Ground
Chapter 2664 Go to the Moon and Seize the High Ground
When Yang Xiaotao returned to the courtyard after get off work, the chatter in the courtyard had gradually subsided, but people's gossip still lingered.
Back home, Yang Xiaotao just listened without saying much.
After making a simple meal, Yang Xiaotao saw the old and young men chatting animatedly in the courtyard, so he put down his book and went out into the yard.
They took out cigarettes, lit them, and began to talk without any restraint.
Wang Dashan leaned against the wooden pillar, took a deep drag on his cigarette, and exhaled the smoke. He then grinned and said, "The neighborhood committee really did a good job this time!"
"If you ask me, we should have done this a long time ago!"
As he spoke, he looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "This time it's not just our street, but several surrounding streets as well."
"All the family members who had committed crimes moved out together and went to the front gate area!"
"Divorced people are not acceptable; all those who have had contact with us have been sent over!"
"And those unfilial sons at home, they were even pulled by the ears!"
At this point, Wang Dashan grinned and said, "This has really changed the prevailing attitude!"
"Uncle Dazhuang, that's all hindsight!"
Xiao Liu interrupted, "Old Master Fan from the next alley, his youngest son is spoiled rotten by his parents and does nothing right. He hangs out with those street thugs all day long."
"Guess what happened this time?"
Everyone looked over, and then they heard Xiao Liu continue, "My brother-in-law is from their compound. I heard that before he even got off work today, Grandpa Fan took that kid home, and his eldest and second eldest sons also came back."
"hey-hey…"
"Those two guys were also frightened, afraid of being implicated by this kid, so they pressed him down on the table, and Grandpa Fan grabbed a rolling pin and started hitting him!"
"He also said that if you dare to implicate your family, he'll break your legs..."
After Xiao Liu finished speaking, everyone around him burst into laughter.
Those around him immediately laughed and said, "Breaking his leg is too lenient."
"The eldest son of the Fan family just had a son, but the second son isn't even married yet!"
"If this third son causes trouble and the whole family is disgraced, which family's daughter would want to marry into the family?"
"Even if Lao Fan dotes on his youngest son, he wouldn't dare go against the wishes of his two sons at this time!"
After this person finished speaking, the others nodded in agreement.
Yang Xiaotao listened from the side, but he understood the cause of the matter.
But he wouldn't say it, otherwise he might incur resentment.
Furthermore, this will also strengthen the security of the streets.
To prevent those idle fellows from causing trouble.
Yang Xiaotao silently smoked while listening to the gossip in the courtyard.
Not far away, the women in the courtyard also gathered together. Compared to the men who were concerned about what was happening outside, the women cared more about what was happening in the courtyard.
Then the voice of Liu's young wife came from inside.
"Those two are really in trouble this time!"
"You guys working in the factory might not know, but we can see it clearly from right here in this yard!"
"After Officer Li finished speaking, the woman in the opposite room sat down on the ground, just like her deceased mother-in-law."
"But they still couldn't escape. As soon as the neighborhood committee people arrived, they took them away!"
"His expression was priceless when he was leaving!"
Liu's wife spoke with a gossipy look on her face, while Liu Yuhua, holding Xiaoyu beside her, asked curiously, "Did they all go to Qianmen?"
"So the house isn't hers anymore?"
"It's definitely not!"
The three aunties then stepped forward and affirmed, "The street has been taken back from the house, but they will be given a house near the front gate, like a replacement."
"However, most of the houses there are small and modest, but they are still suitable for the mother and her two children to live in."
The three women looked like they knew everything, and then added, "But the one who suffered the most was Qin Jingru!"
"Why!"
The third aunt immediately chimed in, "This house belongs to the Xu family, and the neighborhood committee doesn't recognize the claim that it's half-owned."
"I heard that the house in the Qianmen area is still owned by the Xu family, and even though Xu Damao is imprisoned, the property certificate still has Old Xu's name on it."
"She won't get any at all."
When the three aunts said that, everyone felt a sense of satisfaction.
I can't stand Qin Jingru's laziness. She has hands and feet but doesn't do any work, and she thinks about getting something for nothing all day long. Only she and her sister have such a thick skin.
"That's good, let's teach them a lesson!"
Someone immediately spoke up, and then Xiao Liu's wife asked, "I heard Qin Huairu went on a blind date with a man, I wonder what will happen!"
"Hey, I heard that too. That man works in coking, and I heard he has two sons. He's an honest man!"
Someone spread the news, but Yang Xiaotao, who was listening nearby, didn't seem to care. Instead, he threw his cigarette butt on the ground and prepared to go home and read a book for a while.
"Sigh, isn't this just causing trouble for people!"
"Exactly! They used to prey on Sha Zhu, but now that they're not getting any benefits, they're targeting honest people. They're really no good!"
Several women were cursing together, but the third auntie next to them sneered, "Don't worry, what goes around comes around. They won't get away with this!"
"I had my mistress in the family gather information..."
As the three women were talking, the sounds from outside came through.
"Big news! Big news..."
Suddenly, a person ran over from the hanging flower gate, and everyone looked and saw that it was Yan Jiekuang.
Seeing the large crowd at the Central Court, the boy ran straight over, his face beaming with excitement, "Mom, big news! Huge news!"
Everyone was drawn to the scene, and the third aunt quickly came up to them, "Little San, tell us quickly, what big news is it?"
"Mom, I went to see what was going on with my classmates, and guess what happened..."
"What are you guessing for? Just tell me!"
Xiao Liu's wife asked anxiously from the side.
Upon hearing this, Yan Jiekuang hurriedly replied, "When we arrived at Qianmen Street, we saw many people moving in. A few of us stood guard at the entrance, and..."
"Mistress, hurry up and get to the point, the important part!"
Seeing that Yan Jiekuang was still rambling on, Liu Yuhua quickly interrupted him.
Seeing that everyone around him looked like they wanted to eat him alive, Yan Jiekuang didn't dare to say anything more and directly said, "Then, Qin Huairu's man, knowing about this, came directly to her door and broke off the engagement."
"You don't know, this Qin Huairu actually asked for fifty yuan as a dowry, and she even said she wouldn't give it to her."
"Later, the man got angry, slapped him hard, and then left."
Yang Xiaotao walked back to his own yard, with voices coming from behind him from time to time, including a lot of cursing.
As for Qin Huairu's matter, he didn't care about it at all.
However, as he closed the door, Yang Xiaotao subconsciously glanced in the direction of the former Jia family home.
Eleven years later, with Qin Huairu's departure, this "Love Fills the Courtyard" has come to an end.
Close the door, read a book, turn off the lights, and go to sleep.
The next morning, Yang Xiaotao arrived at the Ninth Department with Lao Dao and Ye Lao. Before they could even sit down, they received a satellite phone call from Chen Lao.
For regular work, this phone is not needed.
Satellite phones are only used for important matters.
"Xiao Tao, how's the plan going?"
Old Chen's voice wasn't loud, but Yang Xiaotao could hear the excitement in it.
"Sir, my research is ready!"
When Yu Zecheng found Yang Xiaotao, Yang Xiaotao knew that the plan had already begun.
What he needs to do is to do his assigned tasks well.
"Yes, our plan has been approved by the higher-ups this time. I will contact you separately regarding the specific implementation. We need to do a good job at every step."
"All other work must give way to this plan."
"Yes, understand!"
Yang Xiaotao quickly assured him.
"Now, no more than a handful of people know about this plan. You must keep it a secret. Things are different now, so be careful."
Yang Xiaotao nodded again, "Don't worry, sir, I understand!"
"That's good!"
Mr. Chen gave some instructions and then hung up the phone.
After Yang Xiaotao placed the satellite phone in place, he pondered for a moment before asking Liu Lixue to convene a meeting.
Not long after, Yang Xiaotao sat in the middle of the large conference room of the Ninth Department.
Beside him were Li Hongfeng, Liu Huaimin, Yang Youning, and Chen Gong.
All four of them were busy, but Yang Xiaotao called them to a meeting. However, when they asked Yang Xiaotao, he didn't know what it was about.
At this moment, he was also completely bewildered.
Most of the people from the research institute who had been transferred to the lower levels came over, along with the main leaders of the nine departments. Seeing the key personnel arrive, Yang Xiaotao gestured to Liu Lixue, who immediately picked up her camera and began taking pictures.
"Comrades!"
Yang Xiaotao stood up, his voice suddenly becoming louder.
This made many people feel uncomfortable. In the past, Yang Xiaotao was neither the last to speak at meetings nor the first to speak.
Before everyone could figure it out, Yang Xiaotao continued.
"In accordance with the instructions and guidance of higher authorities, and the needs of revolutionary construction."
"The higher-ups have issued the slogan: 'Shoot down to the moon and seize the high ground!'"
Yang Xiaotao only said two sentences, but the hearts of everyone present were shaken as if by an earthquake, especially Lao Hong, Chen Gong and others, who immediately understood the meaning behind his words.
Li Hongfeng and Liu Huaimin exchanged a glance and immediately understood why Yang Xiaotao hadn't consulted with them.
There's no room for discussion on this.
They had to execute the orders from above without any compromise and complete them.
The people below understood this as well, but as researchers, they felt even more pressure.
Shu Xingbei patted Teacher Ye, who was sitting next to him, and said, "Old Ye, we're a bit short-handed!"
Old Master Ye nodded, "It's not that you don't have enough manpower, it's that you don't have enough of everything."
Han Sanfeng frowned and then relaxed, "It shouldn't be that simple. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Second Ministry of Machine Building, and the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building are all involved. Someone should be able to help."
The two simply nodded in agreement, but felt even more pressured.
"Comrades, we have successfully completed the satellite launch mission; we have taken the first step..."
"Our second step is to strive to complete space activities and send astronauts into space within three years..."
"The third step will be to complete unmanned lunar exploration within six years..."
"The fourth step is to achieve a lunar landing within ten years..."
Yang Xiaotao spoke eloquently on the podium, and every time he said something, the people below gasped in surprise.
Chen Gong, Yang Youning, and the others were sweating profusely.
This goal is a bit too ambitious!
Li Hongfeng glanced at Liu Huaimin from time to time, while the latter frequently turned his head to look at Yang Xiaotao, who had stood up. If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, he would have liked to pull Yang Xiaotao aside and ask him, "Are you even speaking human language?"
How come they didn't get a single word about something this big?
Liang Zuoxin, who had been pulled over, remained calm.
Yesterday he received a call from Mr. Zeng, who assigned him a bunch of tasks.
Among these tasks is the priority of protecting scientific researchers.
Moreover, he had a vague feeling that there was a different smell in the air.
"Comrades, it is our honor to have the trust of our superiors."
"I hope everyone will unite as one and resolutely complete the mission!"
Bang bang bang bang
The hall erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Yang Xiaotao then sat down, his expression serious.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao's expression, Li Hongfeng, though suspicious, did not contradict him.
He then stood up and gave a pep talk.
Then Liu Huaimin also stood up and said something.
After the meeting ended and everyone else left, Yang Xiaotao and a few others remained seated.
When only a few of them remained in the entire venue, they looked at each other, but no one spoke.
Yang Xiaotao then volunteered, "I can't tell you what happened!"
"I cannot disclose the specifics!"
"I can't say what the outcome will be!"
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Yang Youning, who was standing next to him, suddenly laughed.
Then Lao Hong, Chen Gong, and the others also smiled.
Finally, Li Hongfeng patted Yang Xiaotao on the shoulder, "You don't need to tell us, we're just informing you."
"We are always ready!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded, then smiled and said, "We're playing a grand game!"
Upon hearing this, the group felt not only excitement but also a sense of urgency.
As the conference concluded, Yang Xiaotao's words, facilitated by the propaganda department, quickly spread throughout the Ninth Department, and after get off work, they rapidly spread throughout Beijing.
At the First Ministry of Machine Building, Elder Huang and Elder Xia sat together, both with solemn expressions.
In the logistics department, Old Qin held a teacup, his brows furrowed.
In the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry, Old Wang paced back and forth in Old Qian's office, occasionally cursing the bastards.
At the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Song stood by the window with a smile on his face, gazing at the setting sun on the horizon.
When the night passes and dawn arrives...
The skies over Beijing were suddenly interrupted by a burst of noisy radio waves.
"This is a great revolution..."
"Go to the moon, seize the high ground..."
"Eating mooncakes on the moon!"
"Fellow workers, rise up quickly and catch up! Victory is just ahead..."
"According to the latest news from our station, our valiant Ninth Ministry of Machine Building has been officially established, and a new lunar exploration project team has been formally formed..."
"A spokesperson for the nine departments stated that over the next ten years, they will gradually realize space exploration, ultimately achieving their own lunar landing plan..."
"Comrade Yang Xiaotao said at the meeting, 'This is the mission of our generation! The mission of expanding our territory for future generations!'"
At the Ministry of Machine Building, Old Huang listened to the broadcast and rhythmically tapped his fingers on the table.
"Old Huang, something's not right!"
Old Wang, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up.
Old Zhang, who was standing next to him, also nodded.
Old Qin pointed at the radio and said, "This talk of expanding territory doesn't sound like something that kid would say!"
"There's something wrong here!"
Old Huang listened without saying anything, but simply nodded silently.
Then he walked to the window and opened it.
"Listen!"
Old Huang spoke calmly, and everyone in the room heard the commotion outside the window, with some faintly expressing gratitude for the moon and the word "space."
Old Huang turned around, his face grave. "Overnight, the streets and alleys are like this."
"Who do you think has that ability?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Lao and the others all wore solemn expressions.
But Old Huang remained calm, saying, "I know Xiao Tao. He's not impulsive no matter what."
"The only people who could make him say those things are a few, no one else."
"Even that woman is out of the question!"
Upon hearing what Old Huang said, Old Wang slapped his thigh and jumped up from his seat, saying, "What are we guessing for? Let's just go find that kid."
"return!"
But before Old Wang could reach the door, Old Zhang stopped him with a cold shout.
Old Wang stopped subconsciously, and then heard Old Zhang say, "We can't ask about this matter, we can't say anything about it, and we certainly can't disrupt the arrangements made above."
Upon hearing this, Old Wang's eyes suddenly widened.
"Old Zhang, you, you mean..."
Old Zhang shook his head, "Although I don't know what kind of poison is planted here, it's definitely a grand scheme!"
Then he looked at the people around him and said, "With such a big game, how could we not have our chance to shine?"
Old Huang nodded. "Zhang Ban is right."
All we can do now is wait!
"and"
"I believe in Xiao Tao; he's not the kind of person who doesn't know what's important."
Both Mr. Wang and Mr. Qin nodded silently after hearing this.
Over the years, they had worked with Yang Xiaotao many times, and they knew exactly what kind of person he was.
"gone!"
Old Wang got up again and walked outside, saying, "Go back to work."
"That brat, he'd better never have to use our Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry."
"Otherwise, hmph."
(End of this chapter)