Chapter 2757
Dengzhou Nuclear Power Plant
Chapter 2757 Dengzhou Nuclear Power Plant
The following day, in Department Nine, in Yang Xiaotao's office.
Yang Xiaotao was holding a satellite phone, and Guo Liang was reporting the situation on the other end.
"Director Yang, after several days of production debugging, the machines are operating well, and the product qualification rate exceeds 80%..."
Guo Liang spoke in a measured and methodical manner, but Yang Xiaotao listened absentmindedly with the pencils in his hands, his eyes fixed on the design drawings on the table.
This is the design drawing that Lu Tao worked overtime to complete last night.
Yang Xiaotao is making final revisions.
It's been over three months, and the design drawings are still not ready. Not only is he anxious, but Chang Mingjie and the others are also so anxious that they have blisters on their lips.
With the game console issue just resolved, Yang Xiaotao now has the energy to focus on CNC machine tools.
"Yes, comrades, you did a great job. This trip has broadened your horizons and broadened your knowledge. We'll celebrate your success when we get back!"
Yang Xiaotao spoke casually, and as for the celebration, Yang Youning had already made arrangements without him having to say a word.
Since returning to the publicity department, this guy has been thriving.
He doesn't have to worry about many things, and things are handled perfectly.
Even Yang Youning himself felt that he had taken a wrong turn in the first half of his life and should have firmly stuck to the publicity route.
Even the foreign trade sector has seen a significant amount of business this time, so they should at least show some appreciation.
At the very least, I can't have to pay for all the rewards myself.
"Minister Yang, you know what? This trip has really been an eye-opener for us!"
"Minister Yang, you don't understand, the people here have absolutely no revolutionary consciousness..."
Guo Liang felt as if he had found someone to confide in, and he wanted to tell everyone he had seen, heard, and thought about in the past few days.
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaotao tapped the table and said, "Comrade Guo, I have to remind you, this is a satellite phone, it costs money, and it's very expensive!"
Yang Xiaotao was well aware of the situation in Hong Kong at that time, and knew that it would only get worse in the next few years.
As for what Guo Liang and his group are seeing now, it's still considered a good thing.
At least we didn't encounter any gang warfare.
Of course, Yang Xiaotao was genuinely afraid that these guys might act impulsively and rush in to stop them.
Fortunately, there were people looking after them over there.
"Alright, forget about everything else, just observe and listen more, and speak less."
"Have some fun with your comrades tomorrow, then come back safely!"
"Remember, every person who goes must come back, not a single one less!"
"Alright, I'm busy right now. If you have nothing to do, write a social report and bring it to Secretary Li when you get back."
Yang Xiaotao didn't say much, and then the two hung up the phone.
"You never do anything productive all day long!"
"Is it the same as in China?"
"If it's the same, what's the point of capital?"
Yang Xiaotao spoke casually, while Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue looked at each other in bewilderment.
The satellite phone was quite loud, and Yang Xiaotao didn't try to hide it from them, so they could hear the gist of their conversation.
Upon hearing about the attitude towards workers in Hong Kong, both of them shrank back, and their initial longing diminished considerably.
Lou Xiao'e, in particular, felt a mix of emotions.
Back in the day, she was a young lady from a wealthy family!
But then, times changed.
Over the years, she has also spent nights hiding in her room reminiscing about her carefree childhood and thinking about her life back then.
But more than anything, there was helplessness.
And so they buried that helplessness deep in their hearts.
"Perhaps, now is the best time!"
Lou Xiao'e smiled faintly, then looked at Yang Xiaotao frowning and slumped over the table, and couldn't help but firmly say in her heart, "Now is the best time!"
On the other side, Guo Liang sat in a chair in a daze after hanging up the phone.
When did those nine departments call to ask for money back?
It's obvious that Director Yang doesn't want to talk to me.
Is it because I didn't do my job well?
For a moment, Guo Liang was caught in self-doubt, and then he came to his senses.
"Yes, it must have been done poorly. But Director Yang gave me face and didn't say it outright."
"By the way, that social report, this is definitely a task that Director Yang subtly hinted at to me, I must do it well!"
Thinking of this, Guo Liang could no longer sit still. He wanted to learn everything about this place and compile a report on what he had seen and heard.
As for the factory, things are now on track. As long as the game consoles can be produced without quality issues, their trip can be considered a complete success.
As for the production volume, that's a matter for the factory itself.
If that's not enough, then expand production.
It has nothing to do with them anymore.
……
Before the morning was even over, Yang Xiaotao received a call from Qian Lao of the Second Ministry of Machine Building.
There was no other meaning behind the phone call than to express my gratitude.
Of course, they also mentioned that they had sent people to Dengzhou, and they had even looked around the area and checked the county annals over the years. There were no earthquakes, floods, or other disasters there, so it was a good choice.
When Mr. Qian said that, Yang Xiaotao understood that it must have been his own mention of it that had an effect.
He didn't say much, since there was a nuclear power plant there in later generations, which meant the geographical location was fine.
The two chatted briefly before hanging up the phone.
Afterwards, Yang Xiaotao continued to bury himself in the design drawings.
Lou Xiao'e once again transformed into a diligent little bee, making copy after copy of the design drawings.
Second Ministry of Machine Building.
After hanging up the phone, Mr. Qian had a bright smile on his face.
Inside the room was the logistics director of the Second Ministry of Machine Building. Seeing Qian Lao's appearance, he immediately stepped forward and asked, "Sir, what did they say?"
Old Qian picked up his water glass, took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then glanced at the logistics director. "What did you say?"
"They didn't say anything!"
"I didn't even think about the money!"
After Mr. Qian finished speaking, the logistics director gasped.
"Nine of these is truly impressive!"
Hearing the logistics director's感慨 (sentiments/remarks), Old Qian nodded unconsciously, "Do you know where the money we were given this time came from?"
The logistics director shook his head.
Mr. Qian then explained, "This money came from someone building a factory in Hong Kong and selling game consoles!"
"Game consoles? A new era?"
The logistics director had heard of this before.
I never expected this thing to be so profitable.
Judging from the logistics director's expression, Qian Lao knew what the other party was thinking, and sighed inwardly.
In terms of technical sophistication, their second-level department is no less advanced than the ninth department.
Their research is even more avant-garde and representative.
Why aren't there any projects that can make money like this?
How about we make a small-scale sale?
Camel seemed to have mentioned this before.
If it were to be sold, it would probably fetch tens of millions.
Of course, Qian Lao only thought about it; he wouldn't dare to do it.
However, there are really a lot of things that make money in the Ninth Division.
Whether it's airplanes or video game consoles, either one is a way to make money.
"If you can't do it, just ask someone for help!"
As Mr. Qian was speaking, the logistics director standing nearby couldn't hear him clearly and quickly asked, "Sir, what did you say?"
Old Qian snapped out of his reverie and shook his head. "It's nothing."
"In terms of resources, we must prioritize the construction of nuclear power plants and not delay it in the slightest."
The logistics director understood immediately and nodded, "Yes, I'll arrange it right away."
After the logistics director left, Mr. Qian pondered for a moment and picked up a stack of documents on the table.
These documents are the Second Ministry of Machine Building's investigation report on the construction site of the nuclear power plant.
Although he mentioned his conversation with Yang Xiaotao in the Ninth Ministry when he returned to the Second Ministry of Machine Building last time, everyone still felt that science and the investigation results should be respected.
Therefore, after restarting the nuclear power plant plan, the Second Ministry of Machine Building began preparations in various aspects.
These six reports represent six locations, which are also candidate sites for nuclear power plants. Of course, the Second Ministry of Machine Building initially selected more than just these six locations.
But after much consideration, only these six remained.
Honestly, these six are all pretty much the same; you can choose any of them.
The only difference is that the recommenders in these six places are different.
Among these were leaders who, upon learning of the nuclear power plant's site selection, proactively sought cooperation.
At the same time, I also want to do something practical for my hometown.
After all, a well-constructed nuclear power plant can solve the electricity problem for the villagers and boost local economic development.
As for the potential risks of nuclear power plants, this is something that the general public hardly considers.
The food on the table was just enough to keep us from starving; who cared about the danger?
Looking at the place names on the document, there were also reports of personnel inspections below.
Surprisingly, the top one is from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang region.
This was also the wish of the majority of people in the Second Ministry of Machine Building. At the same time, Qian Lao also knew that there were many people secretly supporting this behind the scenes.
It's just a pity.
Mr. Qian sighed to himself, then pulled out the last report and placed it on top.
The cover prominently displays the two characters 'Dengzhou'.
"What's the use of having many people if you don't have money?"
"Without money, you can't even build a nuclear power plant."
Mr. Qian smiled wryly, then picked up the documents and walked towards Mr. Liu's office.
Two days later.
But while Yang Xiaotao was still concerned about the people returning from Hong Kong, news from the Second Ministry of Machine Building reached the Ninth Ministry.
"Minister Yang, are you still busy?"
On the phone, Mr. Qian's voice was very cheerful.
Yang Xiaotao quickly smiled and said, "It's because the people from Hong Kong are coming back. It's their first time going abroad, so please take good care of them."
"Oh, you're back so soon?"
"Yes, they've stayed there for two extra days. I'm worried they'll get so carried away that they won't want to leave, which would be a huge loss."
Yang Xiaotao made a joke, and Qian Lao also made a rare humorous remark, "It's hard to say who actually lost out."
They both smiled after saying that.
When Mr. Qian asked how things were going in Hong Kong, Yang Xiaotao casually gave a brief answer, but Mr. Qian knew in his heart that there were many more planes flying south these days.
Even the battery factories in Beijing were working like crazy, putting in overtime every day, and even drawing workers from other places.
The rewards behind this are something that would make anyone who knows the inside story extremely envious.
Frankly speaking, the money that the nine departments have earned in the past few days is more than enough to support their construction of a nuclear power plant, let alone build another one.
This is the 'gold-making' ability of the Ninth Department.
They are so powerful that they are frightening.
Of course, what Mr. Qian didn't know was that the ninth division could have earned even more.
However, after Old Chen communicated with his superiors, the original 30/70 split was changed to a 50/50 split, and this half had to be handed over, so less than one-tenth of the money could actually enter the pockets of the nine ministries.
Even so, the amount of money they received increased each time.
Especially now that game consoles have spread from Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Okinawa, and Luzon were the first to adopt them, and even Japan and Korea have seen their presence.
The production of these game consoles simply cannot meet the increasing demand.
As a result, the Tianjin electronics factory had to continue working overtime, day and night, to the point that the workers felt an urge to punch Mario whenever they heard his voice.
As a result, Wang Debin, the owner of the battery factory, had to visit several battery factories to distribute the unfulfilled quotas. He was so distressed that he couldn't sleep for nights on end.
"The main reason I'm calling you is to let you know that, after careful consideration, we have selected the location for the nuclear power plant."
Old Qian composed himself and said solemnly.
"It's settled? That's great! Where is it?"
"That is Dengzhou."
After saying this, Mr. Qian sighed inwardly once again, "It's good to be rich."
You can't get anything done without money.
With the funds from the Ninth Department in place, those who had objections shut their mouths.
After all, they also need money to research projects.
"Really? That would be great."
Yang Xiaotao smiled. Actually, he didn't know why he had mentioned Dengzhou back then. If he had to say, it might be because of memories from his previous life.
Previous life
That was a long time ago.
"Is there any help you can provide?"
Yang Xiaotao took the initiative to speak, "I have some friends in Jinan and Qingdao. If you need anything, just let me know."
That's exactly what Mr. Qian was waiting for.
"There are indeed some things that need help with."
"You say."
Yang Xiaotao took out paper and pen to take notes.
"Firstly, there should be no personnel within a 10-kilometer radius of the area where the nuclear power plant is being built. We have already mentioned this when we reported to our superiors, and they will help resolve it."
"However, we need to provide certain subsidies for the resettlement of these people."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "The main beneficiary of this nuclear power plant is Department Ninth, so this part of the subsidy will be paid by Department Ninth."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Qian breathed a sigh of relief. If it really came down to the Second Ministry of Machine Building, they would have had a real hard time providing the funding.
With the most important matter settled, Mr. Qian spoke with much more ease, and then added, "The first thing is that we need people to go to Dengzhou to build a breakwater. This is a crucial project, and also a major one."
"We need a lot of manpower and resources, especially for the quarrying and transportation of the boulders, which requires machinery and ships."
After listening and thinking for a moment, Yang Xiaotao said, "There's no problem with manpower. We can recruit from the demolition workers, and with the help of the local authorities, it shouldn't be a problem."
"I'll figure out a way to get the materials and the ships!"
Mr. Qian agreed, "Everything else is fine, but this time we plan to upgrade the generator set."
"upgrade?"
Yang Xiaotao was taken aback, then quickly asked, "How big do you want it to be?"
He was well aware of the power generation principle of nuclear power plants, which is to use the heat generated by atoms to power steam engines.
Therefore, the size of the generator set represents the power generation capacity of the nuclear power plant.
Professor Qian solemnly stated, "The last estimate for the Tianshan Nuclear Power Plant was 300,000 kilowatts, but that was a result given considering the constraints of funding, personnel, and geographical environment."
"This time we have ample funds and a good geographical location. Using seawater to cool down the area has solved the core problem."
"Therefore, we plan to try to launch three generator units and strive to increase the power generation to more than 500,000 kilowatts."
"Half a million!"
Yang Xiaotao repeated the sentence, then silently began to calculate.
Over the course of a year, it must have generated at least 1.5 to 1.6 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity.
This is definitely enough for nine units.
Even Beijing can benefit.
However, since we can add more and larger generator sets, why not make them even bigger?
Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao suddenly said, "Mr. Qian, how about we add some more?"
Old Qian was taken aback. "What do you mean by adding points?"
"What I mean is, could you try again and see if you can break through that barrier? Adding another generator set would generate even more electricity."
"What I mean is, since we've already started, let's go big and strong, instead of just messing around with small-scale operations."
Mr. Qian on the other end of the phone understood what Yang Xiaotao meant, and then he was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
I thought Yang Xiaotao would disagree, that he would feel it was a waste of resources.
But the other party wanted to do something even bigger.
This is simply treating money like it's nothing.
However, he was only thinking about it; it wasn't that he didn't want to do something bigger, but he was simply unsure of himself.
After a moment of silence, Mr. Qian explained, "Young Yang, it's not that we don't want to do something bigger, but this 500,000 is already our current bottleneck."
"But don't worry, as long as we gain experience this time, we will definitely be able to make 700,000 next time."
As Mr. Qian spoke, Yang Xiaotao said with some disappointment, "That's fine too, 500,000 it is, it's much better than 300,000."
The two then hung up the phone. Old Qian shook his head and chuckled to himself, "This kid, I didn't realize he was such a greedy fellow."
After saying that, he happily walked outside.
He needed to urge his subordinates to start construction as soon as possible, because this was not only a matter for the Second Ministry of Machine Building, but also a need of the Ninth Ministry of Machine Building.
Having received so many benefits from them, we can't afford to neglect our 'employer'!