Chapter 2759
Ten Thousand Soldiers and Civilians Jointly Cut Off the Sea
Chapter 2759 Ten Thousand Soldiers and Civilians Jointly Cut Off the Sea
Two days later, in Dengzhou.
Wang Dahai stood on the rock, the cold sea breeze blowing past his ears, making his cheeks feel cold and his nose tingle, but a warm current was throbbing restlessly in his body.
Beside him, Andy Lau was taking deep drags on his cigarette, trying to remain calm, but the smoke he exhaled was always blown away by the wind, and then he would take another deep drag.
Around the two were many factory directors and secretaries from Qilu factories, who implicitly regarded the two as their backbone.
Not far away, another large group of people had gathered together.
They either gathered in small groups of three or five, or in groups of seven or eight.
The wind blows, carrying with it words in various dialects.
Among these people were leaders from Jinan, leaders from Dengzhou, and people from surrounding towns and villages.
There was also a group of middle-aged people dressed in military green clothes, who stood straight even in the wind.
Suddenly, a jeep came from not far away, followed by three trucks.
Hula la
The surrounding crowd immediately stood together, and as soon as the car pulled up and stopped, they went up the mountain.
The car door opened, and Secretary Wang, the first secretary of Qilu, got out of the car first. Then his gaze swept over everyone before he looked at Old Qian, who was getting out of the car.
After the two got out of the car, a group of people got out of the truck behind them.
As soon as they got off the bus, they looked at the distant beach and curiously surveyed their surroundings.
"Comrades!"
Secretary Wang called out, looking at Elder Qian beside him, "Let's welcome Elder Qian and all the comrades from the Second Ministry of Machine Building with a warm round of applause!"
Bang bang bang bang
Applause erupted all around, drowning out even the howling of the wind.
Mr. Qian stepped forward and waved his hand. After the applause subsided, he glanced at everyone present and said firmly, "Comrades, this is the place!"
"Right here, we will build our country's first nuclear power plant!"
Bang bang bang bang
This time the applause was even more enthusiastic.
"Comrades, this is a glorious but arduous task."
"This is a great project that will surely be recorded in history!"
"I hope that we can work together as one to build a nuclear power plant for our country and our people!"
Bang bang bang bang
Applause started again.
This glorious mission, like a fine wine, intoxicated everyone present.
After the applause subsided, Secretary Wang stepped forward again and said, "Comrades, our enemies will not watch us build a nuclear power plant so smoothly!"
"Comrades, our enemy is not only what we see, but also there!"
Secretary Wang pointed to the place where the sea meets the sky, "There, the sea, is also something we must overcome."
"Comrades, do you have confidence?"
"Have!"
A fierce roar erupted from the crowd.
Wang Dahai raised his arm and shouted, "Everything for victory!"
"Everything for victory!"
At that moment, the entire beach was like a boiling pot, and the people inside were like bubbles, expanding, churning, and exploding.
……
"Comrades, young and old, we have a mission!"
The loudspeaker in the center of the village crackled twice before the village chief's voice rang out.
"As per the instructions from higher authorities, all able-bodied men in our village should bring their own tools and assemble in the township!"
"This mission will be lengthy and arduous; comrades, be prepared..."
"Village production team leader, squad leaders, and women's director, immediately arrange manpower and organize them!"
"The militia company must also mobilize..."
"The village's regular troops, assemble at the brigade headquarters immediately!"
"Fellow villagers, the task is urgent. Don't waste any time. Respond actively to the call, carry forward the spirit of hard work and perseverance, and actively devote yourselves to the revolutionary construction..."
"I'll say it again, I received an order from my superiors..."
The loudspeaker continued to broadcast, and the old and young men who were playing chess on the ground on the hillside immediately got up and ran home.
"Honey, hurry up and get ready, we need to assemble!"
The man ran into the house, while the mother and her two children were listening to the loudspeaker in the yard.
Seeing that the mother and her two children were still standing there in a daze, the man ignored them and ran straight into the house. A moment later, he ran out again, asking, "Big girl, where's our shovel?"
Only then did the woman come to her senses and hurriedly said, "My brother-in-law took it, saying it was for digging ditches for the house!"
"The second brother's house? I'll go find it!"
"You need to get the child to your mother right away. This mission is important, and we might not be back for a while!"
The man was about to leave when the woman realized what was happening and quickly grabbed him.
"Dad, what are you doing?"
Without hesitation, the man said, "I heard from the captain that there's been a directive from above to build a sea dike."
"I reckon they won't be back before the planting season!"
The woman immediately became unhappy upon hearing this, saying, "This kind of land needs rain, wouldn't that take more than a month?"
"What kind of work takes so long?"
The man, upon hearing the woman's complaint, coldly retorted, "What do you know!"
"This is an order from above. We just need to do the work. Food will be provided, and you don't need to worry about accommodation. Where else can you find such a good deal?"
"Do you know why our village can go, but the neighboring village can't?"
The man, looking quite proud, gestured towards the west side of the village, saying, "That river. All the villages on this side of the river get a share, but those on the other side don't!"
The man then revealed a gloating expression, "Because of this, the villagers surrounded the brigade headquarters and are even going to report it to their superiors!"
At this point, the man glanced at the woman again, "You should marry into our village and enjoy your good fortune!"
The man, looking smug, was about to head out. You need a good tool for getting things done!
The woman glared at the man and sneered, "Don't forget, all my brothers are in town!"
After saying that, the man's smug steps faltered and he almost knelt on the ground. He then quickly ran out the door.
The woman snorted coldly. It's true that a woman should obey her husband after marriage, but having many brothers in her own family means she has a lot of support. Anyone who dares to bully her should try.
However, the woman quickly realized that this was definitely a good thing!
Although working outside is tiring, the higher-ups provide food and lodging.
If we save a little, the children at home won't go hungry.
Over the years, life has improved considerably thanks to corn, but we still have a lot of children in the family.
A half-grown man is a poor man.
If these two in my family eat to their hearts' content, they're equivalent to an adult laborer.
Moreover, the period from planting to harvest is the most difficult time of the year. The family's food reserves are almost gone, and the harvest from the fields is not yet complete. At that time...
Everyone in the village had to go to the fields to dig for wild vegetables.
Everyone has to live cautiously.
In recent years, with the high yield of corn, although no one has starved to death, many people still go out to dig for wild vegetables.
Now that such a good thing has happened, the saved food is life-saving food.
"No, the eldest child in this family will be fourteen after the New Year, so no one will care if he's fifteen."
"Bringing the eldest along will save us another meal!"
The woman suddenly applauded herself for her cleverness, then hurriedly went inside to tidy up. A moment later, she came out carrying a hoe and led two boys outside.
On the roads and in the alleys, people were everywhere carrying farm tools out of their homes.
The group looked at each other, then all broke into joyful smiles.
Then, seeing the teenagers following behind, they all smiled knowingly.
Soon, the villagers gathered together, and everyone knew about the mission.
Land reclamation and dam construction! It will take one to one and a half months.
The specific arrangements will be coordinated by personnel; they only need to arrive at the destination within the specified time.
Then, the able-bodied men from each village marched forward in two neat columns, men, women, young and old, laughing as they walked.
With all sorts of farm tools on their shoulders, just like carrying guns, they rushed to the battlefield.
At the rear of the procession, some people were pushing carts, some were driving donkey carts, some were pulling oxcarts, and some were driving tractors.
The cart was loaded with sacks of grain, large iron pots, and a...
Gradually, people from the two villages met, greeted each other, and then formed two columns.
Gradually, the figures of the advancing team could be seen from all directions.
……
Dengzhou, the site of the nuclear power plant!
Frontline Command.
Director Hu stood in front of the table explaining the planning of the nuclear power plant.
He suffered a great loss on the Tianshan Nuclear Power Plant project last time and thought he would never have another chance, but unexpectedly, his superiors specifically asked him to come back this time.
For him, this was a chance to turn his life around.
If you hit it right, you'll soar to new heights.
If they don't play well, they'll be completely ruined.
Therefore, Director Hu did not dare to delay for a moment after receiving the task. He investigated the water patterns, the geographical environment, and the floods that had occurred over the years. He also personally participated in the design of the breakwater.
At this moment, everything is ready, and we are just waiting to get started and get things done.
"Comrades, according to our calculations, this breakwater needs to be at least twelve meters above the water and twelve kilometers long."
"You could say this is a Double Twelve project."
"First, we need a lot of huge stones, and then the construction team will build a seepage barrier on top of them."
Director Hu explained that there were experts from all over the country who were building reservoirs present. After several days of research, they had come up with the most suitable breakwater plan based on the local tidal patterns in Dengzhou.
"Director Wang."
Director Hu glanced at the crowd below and looked first at Wang Dahai.
"Leader, tell me."
Wang Dahai stood up immediately, his expression respectful.
Director Hu dared not underestimate the man in front of him. Although there were not many people from the machinery factory, they wielded considerable influence in the Qilu region.
The key point is that this person has a good relationship with Yang Xiaotao from the Ninth Department.
"Director Wang, I need your support in terms of logistics, as this is a major project."
Wang Dahai immediately nodded, patted his chest, and said, "Director Hu, don't worry, we're all working for the revolution and construction, and we will never hold anyone back."
Director Hu nodded in satisfaction, then turned to a man in military uniform standing beside him and said, "Captain Wu, I'm leaving the security to you."
The man quickly stood up. "I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
Director Hu smiled and nodded, then began assigning tasks.
"We have already contacted the Northern Fleet on the water, and they will provide protection, but we still need to maintain the necessary vigilance."
At this point, Director Hu looked at another man in military uniform and said, "Captain Qi, the aerial reconnaissance mission is now in your hands."
The man jumped to his feet. "I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
Director Hu nodded again, then looked at a middle-aged man with a weathered face beside him.
"Old Xu, we're going to work together again this time."
The middle-aged man was the person in charge of the main construction of the Tianshan Nuclear Power Plant project.
When Director Hu was reinstated, the first person I thought of was Lao Xu.
In his view, the failure of the Tianshan Nuclear Power Plant was not a problem with the technology itself, but a strategic mistake.
So he found Lao Xu.
Lao Xu also needs an opportunity to prove himself.
So the two of them went to Dengzhou together.
Although the two were partners, Lao Xu was not too optimistic. Instead, he frowned and said in a serious tone, "Director Hu, I and my colleagues in the project team are very proud to be involved in this project. We will do our best to ensure its progress."
"However, after this period of investigation, our project team discovered some differences."
At this point, Lao Xu's tone became even more somber, "Our nuclear power plant this time is twice the size of the Tianshan Nuclear Power Plant, and the materials required are not simply doubled."
"Furthermore, this is a coastal area, and the building materials we need are completely different from those in the inland areas of the Tianshan Mountains. We need more corrosion-resistant and erosion-resistant materials here."
"We also investigated the water quality here. Perhaps due to its proximity to the coast, the water quality is not suitable for construction. Therefore, we need to divert water from the 'Baima Reservoir', which is a hundred miles away. This is also a major project."
Old Xu paid no attention to the whispers in the meeting room. In his view, everything he said was beyond question.
It is also a prerequisite for ensuring the safety of nuclear power plants.
There is no room for negotiation.
Director Hu was aware of this, so he simply listened quietly.
It's true that there are already so many difficulties before things have even started. It's true that everything is difficult at the beginning.
"Manpower, supplies, and various other challenges"
"This is a huge test for us."
"This is also a very challenging task for everyone here."
After Lao Xu finished speaking, the command center suddenly fell silent.
Director Hu cleared his throat lightly. "Comrades, the fact that there are problems means we've found the right direction."
As a great man once said, there are always more solutions than problems.
"With his guidance, what task can't we accomplish?"
As soon as Director Hu said this, the meeting room immediately became excited.
People may lack confidence in Director Hu or Old Xu, but they would never question what the old man said.
Because in their hearts, the old man's words are the most simple truth.
It will definitely happen.
Seeing that everyone was in high spirits, Director Hu quickly distributed the follow-up tasks, which made him feel much more relaxed. However, he faintly heard some sounds coming from the air.
Did you hear that?
As Director Hu spoke, the others nearby all pricked up their ears and listened carefully.
There were sounds of trembling in the air, and also the sound of people singing.
Everyone looked at each other.
The next second, Wang Dahai quickly got up and walked out.
The crowd behind them hurriedly followed.
In an instant, a group of people stood at the door, looking out in awe.
It started as a red flag.
Behind that red flag, dust billowed.
Amidst the smoke and dust, there was a procession singing.
As the procession approached, another red flag appeared at the rear.
Then to the left and right, and then in front of you, all you see are red flags and winding, advancing lines.
Gradually, these teams moved forward like giant dragons, their movements thumping and gurgling.
And they finally heard clearly what the sound in the air was.
"We march down the main road, full of vigor and high spirits."
At that moment, Wang Dahai raised his arms and sang along in his rough voice, like a conductor directing this amazing scene.
At that moment, Director Hu's eyes were filled with tears, his hands were clasped tightly together, and he was singing a familiar song.
At that moment, Lao Xu took a deep breath, then exhaled, then inhaled again, repeating this process to calm his inner excitement.
After seeing this, what difficulty could there be?
What reason could he have to fail?
At this moment, there was only one color in the world, and only one sound in the air.
Victory!