Chapter 2761
What's it to them?
Chapter 2761 What's it to them?
The city of Sijiu, nine departments.
Since the Second Ministry of Machine Building decided to build a nuclear power plant in Dengzhou, Yang Xiaotao has been paying close attention to the progress of the nuclear power plant.
When Yang Xiaotao heard that 100,000 soldiers and civilians had gathered, and when he heard Wang Dahai describe the scene in a trembling voice, he took out a bottle of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) from his spatial storage and said to Wang Dahai, "At this moment, let's drink a big toast."
So that night, one of them slept for half the afternoon in the office.
One of them slept for half the afternoon at the construction site.
Since then, Yang Xiaotao has been keeping a close eye on the progress of the nuclear power plant.
Whether it's the progress of the nuclear power plant or the situation of the surrounding military and civilians.
Knowing this might not be of much help, or it might just be a form of solace that Yang Xiaotao was seeking.
But this comfort, like a cup of stimulating bitter coffee, can keep Yang Xiaotao alert at work.
Whenever I get tired, I make a phone call to ask about the progress.
After hanging up the phone, I felt refreshed.
Those who struggle in that vast ocean are all spirited and fearless.
What reason does someone who works in an office have to complain about being tired?
After finishing processing documents in the office in the morning and looking at the machine tool design drawings for a while, Yang Xiaotao frowned.
The CNC part isn't that difficult; at least game consoles have been made, and computers are steadily progressing. But CNC is the one thing that just won't work.
Are the requirements too high?
Or did we go in the wrong direction?
Yang Xiaotao couldn't quite understand it.
After getting up and stretching around, he lost interest in staying in the office and went to Zhao Gang's room next to the conference room.
Zhao Gang was busy processing documents when he saw Yang Xiaotao walk in and quickly stood up.
"Minister Yang, you've come at the right time! Take a look at this!"
He smiled broadly as he spoke.
Yang Xiaotao knew at a glance that this was good news. He took the document, glanced at it, and then said in surprise, "Is this data correct?"
"There's no mistake. I've gathered some information from the Persians indirectly, and they haven't hidden anything. This data is correct!"
"Moreover, given their financial resources, they wouldn't even consider a few hundred million."
Yang Xiaotao looked at Zhao Gang in surprise. When did he become so nonchalant about talking about hundreds of millions of yuan?
He's only been in the Ninth Division for a few days!
Well, this little bit of money is nothing to a tycoon who has gold buried underground.
Those nouveau riche care more about status and fame.
That velociraptor they just released, gave it a gold logo, made some minor adjustments, and it sold for an astronomical price.
Did they buy a car?
What they're buying is status and identity.
If two people attend an event together, wouldn't it be beneath them to drive a cheaper car?
In this respect, Li Shengli and his team did a really good job.
Similarly, this also shocked Yang Xiaotao.
There are no stupid people in this day and age.
Given the space to develop, they can achieve results no worse than others.
Yang Xiaotao finished reading the document and put it on the table. "This money still needs to be handed over; we won't get much of it!"
Zhao Gang, however, disagreed, saying, "Isn't that all part of building the revolution?"
"It doesn't matter who has it!"
Yang Xiaotao was speechless, but upon closer reflection, it was indeed true.
Isn't what's above also yours?
If something really happens and you ask your superiors for money, how could they refuse?
After all, Jiubu is the youngest son.
When a child is born late in life, don't they all dote on their youngest son?
Yang Xiaotao smiled to himself, then explained his purpose to Zhao Gang.
"Old Zhao, look, this nuclear power plant project is ours too!"
“We’ve paid for this, so we can’t just sit around doing nothing. I’d like your quality control department to assign some people to keep an eye on things so we can find out if anything happens.”
"Of course, it's not about showing off the money. There are so many research projects, we wouldn't understand them all anyway."
"It's about attitude, and also about understanding the research progress; we need to be well-informed!"
As Yang Xiaotao said this, Zhao Gang immediately understood.
Although he didn't know much about the situation at the Second Ministry of Machine Building, he had heard a lot of things secondhand.
Anyway, there are quite a few research projects.
In the past, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the entire nation mobilized to develop mushroom eggs.
But once the mushroom egg is hatched, the center of gravity begins to shift.
Those projects that were established early on received less support.
Zhao Gang believes that at least half of these tens of millions of yuan in research funding should go to other projects.
Of course, Yang Xiaotao was aware of this matter; otherwise, how could he have persuaded those old guys in the Second Ministry of Machine Building?
Both sides tacitly agree, but necessary oversight is still required.
Otherwise, who would dare say that the Second Ministry of Machine Building didn't have a Liuzhou Machinery Plant?
"Alright, I'll have Comrade Guo Liang take some men there. He's very experienced in this area. We'll discuss the specifics when we get there."
Zhao Gang readily agreed, and Yang Xiaotao had no objections either.
These guys have probably rested well in Hong Kong a long time ago, and they're probably just eager to come back and get some work arranged for them.
After finishing his business, Yang Xiaotao left the office and went to the research institute.
After entering the gate and glancing around, I walked into the biochemical research institute next door.
"Minister Yang!"
As soon as I entered, a student shouted, and everyone in the room turned to look.
Zhu Ziqing put down the documents in his hand and took a few quick steps.
"Minister Yang, what brings you here today!"
Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "I've been staying indoors for too long, so I came out for a walk."
"How's your progress going?"
Yang Xiaotao asked casually, and Zhu Ziqing smiled and looked at everyone around him, saying with considerable pride, "With the experience gained from the last cephalosporin treatment, we are making rapid progress."
"The chemical formula, structural formula, and subsequent reactions are all on the agenda!"
"Everyone is very confident and motivated!"
At this point, Zhu Ziqing said proudly, "Minister Yang, I think the ten-year plan you mentioned can be implemented earlier, at least halfway ahead of schedule!"
Yang Xiaotao looked around at the people in the research institute. There were many unfamiliar faces among them, probably recruited from various universities, though some were hired directly.
After all, the research institutes of the Ninth Department are quite famous. Although they are not as good as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, they have already taken the lead in some fields.
This will naturally attract some talented people.
Moreover, joining the Ninth Division can also avoid some trouble.
"It would be best if we could do it earlier, but don't underestimate the difficulty. Be prepared."
"Don't be too happy now, or you'll be too discouraged when you encounter difficulties and setbacks in the future!"
Yang Xiaotao gave everyone a heads-up beforehand, saying that azithromycin is different from cephalosporin. If these people tried to treat azithromycin using the same methods as cephalosporin, they would probably end up with serious problems.
Of course, Yang Xiaotao also knew that these people were exceptionally stubborn and wouldn't change their minds until they hit a brick wall. Moreover, the project had only just begun, and he didn't want to dampen their confidence.
After exchanging a few words, Yang Xiaotao and Zhu Ziqing went to the office.
As soon as he sat down, Zhu Ziqing poured him water, then sat to the side and hesitated.
"Old Zhu, just say what's on your mind, or I'm leaving!"
Yang Xiaotao picked up his water glass and took a sip. Zhu Ziqing, who was standing next to him, quickly said, "Minister Yang, I've always had a question, but I don't know if I should say it!"
Yang Xiaotao raised his eyelids slightly, already anticipating what the other party might ask, and listened quietly.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao's expression, Zhu Ziqing quickly said, "Um, Director Yang, the cephalosporin you used last time was from Persia, so this, Archie, is it also from Persia?"
After Zhu Ziqing finished speaking, he looked at Yang Xiaotao seriously and said, "But if we look into it, there are no research reports on this topic abroad."
After Zhu Ziqing finished speaking, he quickly added, "Well, Minister Yang, I didn't mean anything by it, and I certainly didn't suspect you. I was just curious and simply asking..."
Yang Xiaotao raised his hand to interrupt, then said nonchalantly, "Old Zhu, there are some things you can't see or understand, probably because you're not at a high enough level and haven't seen enough of the scenery."
Zhu Ziqing opened his mouth wide, then realized something, immediately shut his mouth, and nodded vigorously, "Minister Yang, I understand!"
"As long as you know."
Yang Xiaotao was very pleased with the other party's response, because he no longer needed to explain.
After all, only lies can conceal lies.
"Old Zhu, don't talk about this anymore. If your comrades ask, remind them!"
"Understand?"
This time, Zhu Ziqing nodded even more readily, "Minister Yang, don't worry, I'll hold a meeting later to reiterate the discipline, there won't be any problems." Yang Xiaotao nodded in satisfaction, stood up and walked to Zhu Ziqing, patting him hard on the shoulder, "Do a good job, cephalosporin is just the beginning for us."
"Your future, our future, the future of the Ninth Department, is in your hands!"
"That is a path that will surely lead to a bright future!"
"I hope that you and I can walk side by side!"
After saying that, he walked out.
Zhu Ziqing stood behind him, her face full of gratitude. She didn't calm down until she had seen Yang Xiaotao out of the research institute.
He turned around, picked up the tea that Yang Xiaotao had left, and drank it all in one gulp. Then his hands trembled involuntarily, and he kept muttering, "A scholar will die for one who understands him! A scholar will die for one who understands him!"
The next moment, Zhu Ziqing took a deep breath and walked firmly toward the phone.
A moment later, the call connected, and Zhu Ziqing's voice was full of determination.
"Principal Hu, I need your support..."
As Yang Xiaotao returned to his office, the phone rang immediately.
Lou Xiao'e stepped forward to answer the phone, and after listening for a few words, she looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "Director Yang, it's a call from the foreign trade department. The grain, meat and fruit they purchased have already been shipped. They're asking if you have any specific instructions."
Yang Xiaotao listened in silence for a moment, then shook his head. "Tell the boats to be careful."
Lou Xiao'e nodded, then said a few words into the phone before hanging up.
Yang Xiaotao walked to the chair, pressed hard on the armrests with both hands, and picked up the design drawings again. This time, he was prepared to start all over again from scratch.
As for the transport ships, everything was perfectly arranged from above, so he didn't need to do anything.
The foreign trade department is only making this call to inform you.
Moreover, Yang Xiaotao also intended to distance himself from the situation. He had done everything he should have done, and for things he shouldn't have done, he just needed to wait quietly.
Bow your head and start afresh.
Ring ring ring
As Yang Xiaotao was leaving get off work, the phone on his desk suddenly rang.
Yang Xiaotao put down his pencil, wiped his forehead, and picked up the phone.
"Xiao Tao?"
When Yang Xiaotao heard his uncle's voice on the phone, he immediately perked up, "Uncle, it's me!"
"Come to the West Garden right now!"
"West Garden?"
"Yes, drive over here! Hurry up!"
"Yes! Okay, I'll go right away!"
After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao remained silent for a moment, then picked up the phone and dialed again.
"Hello, Secretary Guo? Is the boss in?"
"Not here? At a meeting? Oh, okay, nothing else."
After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao felt a sinking feeling in his heart and hurriedly walked outside.
Drive out.
We soon arrived at the West Garden.
Yang Xiaotao got out of the car, and Tong Xiaolong was already waiting at the door.
"Brother Tong, what happened?"
Tong Xiaolong shook his head, "I don't know the specifics. The leader is talking to Elder Chen and the others. You go to the tea room and wait for me. I still need to wait for someone."
After saying that, he moved closer to Yang Xiaotao and said, "You can ask Secretary Tang, this matter is quite serious!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded and walked quickly toward the tea room.
Once inside, Yang Xiaotao casually found a place to sit down.
A moment later, Tang Mingyue walked in with a teacup. She saw Yang Xiaotao sitting there in a daze, took a deep breath, and coughed lightly.
Hearing the noise, Yang Xiaotao turned around and saw Tang Mingyue approaching with a teacup in her hand.
"Secretary Tang!"
Yang Xiaotao nodded in greeting.
Tang Mingyue hummed in agreement, then helped Yang Xiaotao make tea with gentle movements, whispering, "This time it's about the nuclear power plant."
"The United States, Japan, South and North Goguryeo, and even the Alliance all oppose my nuclear power plant."
Yang Xiaotao listened carefully, then reached for his teacup and drank it all in one gulp.
I've been rushing along the way, and with other things to do, my mouth is dry.
Although it was a bit hot, it didn't stop it from quenching my thirst.
Tang Mingyue glanced at Yang Xiaotao, knowing that the man in front of her had been under a lot of pressure lately, especially with more important projects waiting for him in the future.
The difficulties we face are just the beginning.
I felt a little worried for this man.
You should know that this kind of pressure is not something that ordinary people can withstand.
And he, at such a young age, has to shoulder this pressure.
She could only watch from the sidelines and offer her silent support.
Yang Xiaotao put down his cup, and Tang Mingyue poured tea again. "The real reason is that they're using the pretense of protecting the ocean!"
"There are also safety hazards associated with nuclear power plants..."
Tang Mingyue continued speaking, and Yang Xiaotao frowned again.
"This has generated a huge reaction, and it could potentially damage the external relations we've been building up over this period..."
"You know, there aren't many countries that possess mushroom-shaped eggs right now, and the weak are most likely to band together..."
Yang Xiaotao nodded and listened attentively to Tang Mingyue's analysis.
A short while later, Tang Mingyue got up, nodded to Yang Xiaotao, and then left the tea room.
Yang Xiaotao's eyes, however, were filled with coldness.
Needless to say, behind this are either those shameless Japanese islanders or the United States, who love to watch the drama unfold.
Regardless of the specifics, the underlying message is to prevent the construction of nuclear power plants.
Yang Xiaotao snorted coldly.
In his previous life, he understood a principle: the more an enemy forbids you from doing something, the more necessary it is.
Even if it's a thankless task, we can't let them have an easy time.
At the very least, we should disgust them to death.
A moment later, footsteps could be heard outside the door.
Yang Xiaotao turned around and saw Tong Xiaolong leading Liu Lao and Qian Lao from the Second Ministry of Machine Building over.
Yang Xiaotao hurriedly stood up to greet him, "Old Liu!"
"Xiao Yang, you've arrived first!"
Although Old Liu hadn't met Yang Xiaotao many times, he had heard about Yang Xiaotao's deeds.
This time, their second-level department benefited greatly, and it would be a lie to say they weren't grateful.
Therefore, he specifically expressed his opinion at the meeting regarding this nuclear power plant project.
Overcome all dangers and difficulties, exert all our efforts, ensure absolute success, and get it done as soon as possible!
That's his attitude.
Yang Xiaotao grasped Old Liu's hand and quickly explained the situation.
With just a few words, Old Liu's expression turned serious, and then filled with grief and indignation.
Old Qian behind him was so angry that he was breathing rapidly.
Last time, they failed on the Tianshan Nuclear Power Plant project, and they felt they owed the Ninth Department something.
After all, that money alone amounts to five million.
Moreover, the Northwest factory contributed manpower and resources at an incalculable cost.
Now that the Ninth Department has once again allocated 30 million in research funding, and we've already taken our share, if we give up halfway through, wouldn't that be a waste of money again?
What is this?
Every collaboration fails.
How can the Second Ministry of Machine Building ever have the face to cooperate with other ministries again?
Who would dare to cooperate with them?
It would be so embarrassing if word got out!
"Damn it, I'm building a nuclear power plant, what business is it of theirs!"
Old Liu suddenly roared in anger, his face filled with grief and indignation.
Then, looking at Yang Xiaotao seriously, he said, "Xiao Yang, don't worry, we will definitely build this nuclear power plant."
"What I said is irrelevant, no matter what anyone else says!"