Seeing Li Datou being summoned by the factory director, everyone was envious and gathered together to discuss it in a low voice.

"Oh my god, what kind of shit luck did Li Datou have that he could have the factory director meet him in person."

"Li Datou has good skills. Is the factory manager going to give him a raise?"

"No way."

"Li Datou has only been working for five years, why should he be the only one to get a raise? Dachun and I have been working here for more than ten years, so if there is any salary increase, we should get it first."

The person next to him mocked, "How dare you ask that? You two have been in the factory for more than ten years, but you are not as skilled as Li Datou, who has only been a worker for five years. Do you have the nerve to ask the factory director to raise your wages?"

"That's right, you two are not ashamed. I think the salary should be increased according to the skills. If it is just based on the time, wouldn't it allow the scoundrels to take advantage of the country's loopholes?"

"Who are you calling a jerk?"

The worker who was confronted was so angry that he picked up anything at hand and was about to throw it at the attacker, but no one there would just sit there and wait for the next moment.

The other group also picked up things, and a standoff broke out among them.

Seeing that a fight was about to break out, the people watching the show hurriedly advised: "Don't fight, don't fight. Why do you have to fight to the death? We are all co-workers. Why make it so unpleasant?"

Seeing the commotion here, the guard soldier came over, swept a serious look at everyone, and said in a stern voice: "Fighting is strictly prohibited in the factory. Do you want to be demoted or have your salary fined?"

"Wang Lin, just wait, this matter is not over yet."

"I'm afraid of you, Lai Saner."

After some symbolic threats, the crowd quickly dispersed.

Li Datou followed the soldiers to the factory conference room.

This is a three-story building. It is quite old and the white plaster on the exterior wall has turned yellow and is peeling.

More importantly, the small building was filled with fully armed soldiers standing outside, three layers inside and three layers outside, and even the stairwells and corridors were filled with soldiers with serious expressions.

It’s obvious from the look of it that they’re not going to give him a salary increase. Could it be that a big shot has come? But why would a big shot want to see him?

Full of doubts, Li Datou followed the soldiers to the large conference room on the second floor.

When he pushed the door open, he saw a lot of people bustling in the conference room, many of whom were acquaintances of Li Datou.

Seeing that Li Datou had also arrived, everyone greeted each other.

Li Datou asked quietly, "Why is everyone here?"

"I don't know. We were brought here suddenly. We don't know anything, but it shouldn't be a bad thing."

"Haven't you noticed? Those who come here are all skilled workers in our factory. The one squatting at the foot of the wall is a level 8 fitter from the fifth factory area. He's amazing."

"You're right, the guy with the dark face is a senior money-maker in the factory. I heard he's about to be promoted to level eight lathe operator."

"With so many soldiers out there, something big must have happened."

"What big deal could it be? It's probably some secret weapon. I've been drafted once before."

When everyone was full of doubts, the factory director Wei Changqing, Chen Zhiyuan and Tai Sicheng walked in.

Clapping his hands, Wei Changqing looked at everyone and said, "Let's not waste any more time. I called everyone here today because I have a very important mission."

"You are all the most skilled people in your respective fields in our factory, so I'll trouble you with the next task."

"There are only two requirements for this mission: just do it; don't ask questions."

"Complete the assigned task with high quality, but do not ask why. Do not tell anyone about the content of this task at any time or place before decryption."

When these words were spoken, the inexperienced young people began to murmur, but some of the older people's eyes lit up.

The fact that it is treated with such caution shows that it is a very important task.

This is a military factory, so it is not difficult to guess that it is most likely a new weapon designed by the country.

Wei Changqing clapped his hands again and shouted in a loud voice: "Let me emphasize that this is not alarmist talk. Anyone who leaks the information will be treated as treason. I hope everyone will consider it carefully. Those who do not want to participate can withdraw now."

Everyone immediately quieted down, but no one raised their hand.

For people of this era, this is a matter of bringing honor to the family.

Although we cannot say it now, we can definitely say it decades later. We can always shine once before we are buried.

In the future, tombstones can be engraved with "once participated in a certain national secret research". It’s exciting to think about it!

Seeing that no one left, Wei Changqing shouted a few more times before asking the soldiers to take away everyone present one by one according to the list and arrange them in their specific areas.

Torpedo manufacturing is divided into modules and links, and each person is only responsible for a small part of it.

Moreover, there are some parts that cannot be produced here because we do not have the equipment, so we have to send the drawings to other factories to assist in production.

It's naturally the same over there as it is here. During the manufacturing period, everyone has to be isolated and not allowed to communicate with the outside world.

As the design drawings were distributed to the masters, everyone started to get busy.

Jiang Yan's design drawings are very detailed, with the three views, parts dimensions and materials clearly marked.

Because she was unsure whether the factory could produce as required, Jiang Yan prepared multiple options and standards for some parts.

For half a month, the second and third factories were brightly lit day and night, and parts that perfectly met the standards were formed by the workers.

Early October.

Tai Sicheng, who has been working in the factory for more than half a month, is finally seeing results.

The core area of ​​a factory is heavily guarded. Only Tai Sicheng, Chen Zhiyuan and several factory executives are there, as well as the soldiers in charge of loading and unloading.

"Report to the commander, all equipment and parts are ready, please give instructions."

“Let’s start assembling.”

Chen Zhiyuan nodded, and Tai Sicheng organized the soldiers to start working, installing the parts one by one according to the drawings. The process was not complicated, but very meticulous. Any screw that was not tightened could cause the test to fail.

To prevent accidents and to collect sufficient data and information, the factory manufactured a total of three torpedoes.

Under Tai Sicheng's guidance, the torpedo was quickly installed.

After checking the situation and making sure there were no problems, Tai Sicheng looked at Chen Zhiyuan happily and said, "Old Chen, report to the military district and prepare for the first test. Remember to notify Jiang Yan. She said she wanted to watch the first torpedo test."

"knew."

Chen Zhiyuan reported the news to the military region as quickly as possible.

Upon receiving the news from the military factory, the military district leaders were very excited.

This is China's own torpedo, not one of those imitations from the past, but a world-leading torpedo that was truly self-innovated and developed.

So the leaders immediately held a secret meeting and decided to conduct the first test bomb three days later.

Regardless of whether it meets expectations or not, as long as it explodes successfully, it is a successful attempt.