Upon receiving the order, the foreman pressed the start button without hesitation, and the heating furnace began to work and gradually heated up.
As the temperature continued to rise, the iron block inside became red-hot, and then the rolling device was turned on.
One by one, red-hot iron blocks are conveyed to the workbench, where they are continuously rolled and squeezed, changing into various different shapes.
During this process, the two steel rolling mill managers watching from the sidelines were dumbfounded and stood there whispering among themselves.
"Old Yang, I feel like I can see a huge difference just by looking at it with the naked eye. Am I seeing things?"
"Old Wu, you're not mistaken, it's much faster now. Just wait and see! This rolling mill's output must be amazing, but I wonder about the quality?"
"The quality is hard to say?" Director Wu of the Second Steel Rolling Mill shook his head, not too optimistic.
Factory Director Yang didn't ask why, because he wasn't too optimistic about it either.
After all, a cone can't be sharp at both ends; simply increasing output will lead to excessively short rolling times.
If the rolling time is too short, more impurities will remain in the steel, thus affecting the quality of the steel.
Therefore, this is an unsolvable problem.
Sun Zhengguo was unaware of what the two were thinking. If he had known, he would probably have just chuckled.
After all, how could he not have thought of such a simple question?
He considered this problem from the very beginning of the design process: how to ensure both quality and quantity?
Therefore, he incorporated mechanical principles into the rolling mill and cleverly solved the problem by using a multi-roller power generation method.
This ensures both speed and quality, taking both to a higher level.
Therefore, most people simply cannot see that the two factory directors are merely engaging in empty talk.
Production is still in progress...
Sun Zhengguo accompanied the two ministers, explaining the working principles of the machine to them.
Minister Wang didn't quite understand these things, and just nodded repeatedly.
Vice Minister Bai knew a little bit, but not much, so he could only ask some simple questions.
"Comrade Zhengguo, you are the chief engineer of this research and development. Could you give us a prediction on how much the production output can be increased this time?"
Sun Zhengguo was actually aware of the issue of production volume.
However, Chinese people have always valued the doctrine of the mean and do not like to speak definitively.
So he didn't want to go overboard; he just wanted to say a few words.
"Ministers, I dare not say more, but I am very confident that we can increase production by 20%."
"Hmm! 20% is quite a lot." Vice Minister Bai nodded in satisfaction, then asked another question, "What about the quality?"
"I can't say for sure about the quality; we'll have to wait for the final inspection results. But no matter what, it certainly won't be worse than before, so please rest assured, both ministers."
Sun Zhengguo ultimately held back, since talking about it now is just empty talk; let's let the data speak for itself.
"That's good, that's good. If it's really as you say, we'll recommend you for a commendation..."
"Yes! Comrade Zhengguo, thank you for your contributions. The organization will not forget your efforts..."
Sun Zhengguo didn't take the two ministers' statements seriously.
Does he lack merit? Of course he does.
With his current qualifications, he'll most likely just get two more certificates and call it a day. What else can he do? Just keep going!
...
Gradually, as time went by, more and more finished products were produced, and the rolling mill did not malfunction.
At this moment, Zhao Guoping, holding the receipt, ran over excitedly to report.
"Distinguished leaders, the hourly production report has been compiled. Please take a look."
"No need, Comrade Guoping, just give us the data! Compared to the most advanced rolling mills of the past, what improvements have been made this time?"
Upon hearing Vice Minister Bai's question, the factory directors nearby couldn't help but prick up their ears, ready to listen carefully.
Zhao Guoping didn't dare keep them in suspense and immediately began his report.
"Distinguished leaders, this year's output is encouraging, increasing by 41.6% compared to previous years, and judging from this trend, there is still room for further improvement in the future."
"What?" Vice Minister Bai's hand trembled in shock. This was completely different from what Sun Zhengguo had just said. Could there be a mistake?
"Comrade Guoping, you can't lie. How could you have been promoted so much?"
"No, leaders, I wasn't the only one doing the statistics just now. You can ask Director Tang if you don't believe me."
After Zhao Guoping finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Director Tang.
Facing the expectant gazes of the crowd, Director Tang stopped pretending and simply told them everything he had seen.
"Distinguished leaders, Section Chief Zhao is right. I went to collect samples just now and did some statistics. The data is accurate and reliable, without any exaggeration."
Furthermore, during the sampling process, I specifically observed the finished products. The surface of this batch of steel was smooth and flat, without defects such as cracks, bubbles, scabs, or folds, and there was no obvious color difference…
Based on these points alone, I can confirm that the quality is definitely better than before, but how much better exactly? We'll have to wait for the test report.
Boom!
As soon as Director Tang finished speaking, the scene erupted in chaos.
The two factory managers, who had just been skeptical about the quality, now both looked on incredulously.
Factory Director Wu said self-deprecatingly, "I've been slapped in the face. As expected of Director Sun's products, they are always top-notch. This time, Lao Gao has won again. It's always like this. It's really infuriating."
"Yes! The new generation surpasses the old, each wave stronger than the last. We were just spouting nonsense, thankfully no one heard us, or we would have been utterly humiliated."
Factory Director Yang was also reflecting on the situation; the two brothers in distress truly felt a sense of shared suffering.
Of course, the two brothers are doing a little better. If we were to say who is feeling the most pain right now, it would undoubtedly be Vice Minister Bai.
Such talented people once served under him, but he couldn't hold onto them!
As a result, it all benefited that scoundrel Li Datou for nothing.
If time could be turned back, he would never have gone out for inspection that time.
At the same time, he will do everything in his power to bring that scoundrel, Section Chief Huang, to justice ahead of schedule.
Vice Minister Bai felt resentful whenever he thought about these things, but there was no use saying anything now; winning people's hearts was the most important thing.
So he took the initiative to extend his hand and said, "Comrade Zhengguo! Congratulations on your success once again."
"Thank you, thank you for your recognition, leader." Sun Zhengguo also extended his hand, and the two shook hands tightly.
Following this, the other leaders shook hands with each other to offer their congratulations, and Sun Zhengguo politely reciprocated…
Now that production has been confirmed to surge and quality is guaranteed, it's impossible for the leaders to stay here for an extended period.
Director Gao immediately suggested that we hold a small seminar in the conference room, and then have a casual meal together.
The two ministers were in a good mood and gave them face, so they both agreed to stay.
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