Everyone was a little puzzled. What was Sun Zhengguo up to now?
He calmly took a blueprint from his desk and handed it to Director Li.
"Director Li, take a look at this blueprint. It seems a bit challenging. I think we can give it a try?"
Factory Director Li was also skeptical, but he took the blueprints and began to look at them.
Although he couldn't machine parts, as a qualified factory manager, he could at least understand the blueprints.
"Engineer Sun, this drawing is not just somewhat difficult, it's extremely difficult. I'm afraid the workers won't be able to handle it."
After reviewing the blueprints, Director Li said with some difficulty.
"Director Li is quite capable! Indeed, to make the parts shown in the drawings, one needs to be at least a level 7 machinist, and even then, it's not guaranteed to succeed."
Sun Zhengguo's words were tantamount to an indirect admission that Director Li was right.
"What does Engineer Sun mean by this? As you know, this worker in our factory is only a level 6 lathe operator."
"My point is simple: if we can't reach the required technical level, we'll make up for it with machine tools. That's how we can truly demonstrate the value of this machine tool."
After Sun Zhengguo finished speaking, he looked at the worker.
"Master, do you dare to challenge yourself? If you can complete this part, you'll pass the Level 7 assessment today. How about it?"
After hearing Sun Zhengguo's words, the worker swallowed hard and looked at Director Li with embarrassment.
It's as if they're saying, "Factory manager, does this guy keep his word?"
"Why are you looking at me like that? Engineer Sun is an engineer in the ministry. Consider this an early assessment for you. Would I lie to you?"
"Hahaha……!"
Director Li's words drew a burst of laughter from everyone.
The workers realized this was an opportunity, so they agreed without hesitation.
Before long, the blank parts were delivered, and the workers began to process the parts with complete focus and concentration.
After all, this concerns one's future, and there is no room for carelessness.
Because the parts were quite complex and the process might take a while, Vice Minister Li and his entourage went to the door to talk, so as not to disturb the workers.
More than an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Vice Minister Li had gained some understanding of the new machine tool through this exchange.
Just then, shouts of surprise suddenly came from the workshop: "It's a success! It's a success!"
Upon hearing the sound, the group immediately stopped talking and strode back to the workshop.
As soon as I entered the workshop, I saw the worker running over excitedly with calipers in his hand.
"Reporting to the leaders, the parts have been processed and I have measured them; they are fully qualified."
Seeing this, Sun Zhengguo took the calipers from the worker's hand without saying a word and went forward to take another set of measurements.
A few minutes later, Sun Zhengguo put away the calipers and nodded to Vice Minister Li.
“Vice Minister Li, there is absolutely no problem. The error is so small that it can be ignored. With this level of skill, I would believe you if you said this craftsman was an 8th-grade worker.”
"Clap clap clap...!"
The outstanding performance of the new machine tool shocked everyone present, and thunderous applause immediately rang out in the workshop.
After the applause, Vice Minister Li inquired about some minor details.
For example, how many parts like these can a skilled level 8 worker process in a day?
Factory Director Li gave a truthful report, saying that there would be no more than two at most.
If you're unlucky, you might not get a single one, meaning they'll all be scrapped.
Hearing such a huge contrast, Vice Minister Li finally understood why Sun Zhengguo dared to be so arrogant and look down on those imported precision machine tools.
It's true that without comparison, there's no harm done. This is simply a case of dimensional reduction, like using a matchlock gun against a bolt-action rifle. How the hell can you compare them?
Such high-performance machine tools are rare abroad, not to mention they don't exist. Even if they did, they wouldn't sell them to you, and even if they could, the price would probably be prohibitive.
Thinking about all this, Vice Minister Li was incredibly excited. This achievement was so great that it might even lead to his promotion.
"Jung-guk, so this time the experiment is complete, right?"
After calming himself down, Vice Minister Li asked in a cheerful mood.
“Vice Minister Li, the experiment was actually completed at the beginning. I just wanted to show everyone what it’s like to be here.”
Seeing Sun Zhengguo's high-spirited demeanor, Vice Minister Li didn't say anything. After all, who isn't impetuous in their youth?
If it were an ordinary person, they would have been strutting around like crazy, asking the organization for this and that.
But Sun Zhengguo didn't. From beginning to end, he didn't ask for a single penny of funding. This kind of spirit is very rare and precious.
At this moment, Vice Minister Li suddenly recalled a conversation the two had had before.
So he pulled Sun Zhengguo aside and asked him quietly.
"Zhengguo, tell me honestly, how many machine tools like this can you assemble?"
"No, Vice Minister Li, I listened to you back then and didn't dare to produce more parts. So we've only assembled this one unit so far," Sun Zhengguo joked, not revealing the truth.
"Stop giving me that nonsense and give me specific figures so I can report back to Manager Lai."
"Hehe!" Sun Zhengguo said with a smile, "Vice Minister Li, give me some more time, and I can gather 10 machine tools like these."
"so much?"
Vice Minister Li said in surprise, "You're a good kid. You know how to plan ahead and have given me a big surprise. Now I feel more confident. Alright, I'm going to report to General Lai in person and ask for your commendation."
"Thank you, Vice Minister Li. Do these machine tools need to be assembled immediately?" Sun Zhengguo asked.
"Of course we need them. I doubt even 10 machine tools would be enough to fill a gap in our teeth. Just thinking about it gives me a headache." As Vice Minister Li said this, he was already imagining the scene of a scramble for them.
"No, Vice Minister Li, we agreed beforehand that I didn't ask the organization for a single penny of funding, did I? I need these machine tools too!"
Upon hearing Sun Zhengguo's remark, Vice Minister Li felt a chill run down his spine. He had indeed said those words before, and he didn't know how to handle the situation now.
If they were ordinary machines, it wouldn't matter, but these machine tools are too excellent. Good steel should be used where it's needed most, and it's impossible to give them all to Sun Zhengguo.
"Zhengguo, don't worry. To be honest, I probably won't be able to get a share of these machine tools. It mainly depends on what the boss wants. I'll do my best to help you get them!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhengguo remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.
Actually, he doesn't need so many machine tools here, after all, it's a research institution, not a production facility.
After everything was settled, Vice Minister Li left the machinery factory with great satisfaction. The members of the accompanying work group were all beaming with joy. After all their hard work, they were finally going to get their reward.
After Vice Minister Li left, Sun Zhengguo began arranging for people to quickly assemble the new machine tools.
At this moment, the worker walked over and said cautiously.
"Boss, now that the top leader has left, do you still stand by what you just said?"
Sun Zhengguo slapped his forehead, only then remembering this matter. "I'm sorry, Master, I was too busy just now. I'll arrange it for you right away."
After Sun Zhengguo finished speaking, he called over Factory Director Li and said, "Factory Director Li, could you please fill out an evaluation form for this worker? I'll just sign and stamp it later."
"Okay!"
Factory Director Li readily agreed, after all, they were his factory workers, and if he didn't care, who would?
Seeing that the job was done, the workers had no doubts about Sun Zhengguo's ability and went off to work happily.
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