Back at the Ministry of Machinery, Vice Minister Li first went to Minister Duan's office to report on what had happened that morning.
Upon learning of the situation, Minister Duan immediately expressed his full support and subsequently established a special working group.
Vice Minister Li was appointed as the team leader, responsible for supervision and overall leadership, while Sun Zhengguo was appointed as the deputy team leader, responsible for coordinating frontline work.
Afterwards, Vice Minister Li arranged for Director Liao to serve as a member of the working group, responsible for personnel transfers.
Even Secretary Zhang became a member of the working group, responsible for coordinating various units, ...
In short, the working group deployed a large number of people, each fulfilling their duties, ready to make a big splash.
In just one morning, the work group was already full, and even then, some people still gritted their teeth and squeezed in.
What a pity! This kind of opportunity to reap rewards without lifting a finger isn't something you can just jump into whenever you want.
In the afternoon, a group of people arrived at the First Machinery Factory, including Sun Zhengguo and all the technical staff of the First Technical Section.
Since everyone in the Technical Department is one of our own, Sun Zhengguo would definitely bring them along on this opportunity.
As for Technical Subject Two?
Sorry! We can only bring it out for a little polishing next time.
Upon receiving the news, Director Li of the First Machinery Factory immediately ran to the factory gate to greet them.
As soon as they arrived at the factory gate, they saw Sun Zhengguo and his group.
Factory Director Li rushed forward as if he were seeing a family member, immediately grasped Sun Zhengguo's hands, and said warmly.
"Mr. Sun, I really want to thank you! You're so kind of you to choose our No. 1 Machinery Factory as the location. Don't worry, I will definitely give your full support."
Sun Zhengguo smiled and replied politely in return.
"Director Li, you're being too polite. What relationship do I have with your factory? This is where my dreams took flight. My first machine tool was successfully modified here, so..."
Sun Zhengguo talked on and on, and even he was moved, let alone Director Li.
"Mr. Sun, you don't need to say anything. I'll remember this kindness. Let's talk more when we get to the factory."
"please."
A group of people were invited into the factory and into the conference room, where Factory Director Li began to talk about work.
"Mr. Sun, I received a notice this morning to fully cooperate with you. I don't know what your thoughts are. Let's discuss it."
"Thank you, Director Li. Now, let me share my thoughts."
Next, after a round of friendly negotiations, the factory provided Sun Zhengguo with a small workshop and equipped it with several advanced machine tools to process various parts.
In addition, several technical experts were transferred to help process the parts. Due to the need for confidentiality, these people also had to undergo political vetting.
After the discussion, Director Li acted swiftly and immediately began making arrangements.
In just one afternoon, all the machine tools in the small workshop were in place.
As for the personnel issue? That remains to be investigated.
The next morning, Director Liao and Secretary Zhang also arrived at the First Machinery Factory.
Sun Zhengguo, who was debugging a machine tool, quickly put down his work and came to the workshop entrance to welcome him.
"Director Liao, Secretary Zhang, welcome to our work."
"Deputy Director Sun, you're now the deputy head of the special task force, our direct superior. We dare not accept that! Haha!"
Director Liao said with a chuckle.
"Yes! Deputy Director Sun, we're here today to follow your orders. Just give us any tasks you need."
Secretary Zhang added with a smile.
He stopped calling him "Brother Sun" this time, for fear of violating a taboo in officialdom.
Seeing that the two were speaking sincerely, Sun Zhengguo didn't say anything more.
"Alright! I do have something I need you to do."
Upon hearing this, Director Liao and Secretary Zhang quickly took out their notebooks and began recording the task details.
"First of all, the factory has already arranged for technical experts to help. This requires a background check. Team Leader Liao, please arrange for someone to do this as soon as possible. Once the check is completed, we can start work immediately."
"At the same time, our internal staff in the Technical Section 1 also need to review it to prevent any omissions."
As Director Liao took notes, he nodded in agreement.
After all, such highly confidential matters must be strictly reviewed. If a leak occurs, no one can bear the consequences.
"In addition, we need many parts that cannot be produced here. I have a list here. Please have Secretary Zhang make a trip to see which factories have the production capacity."
"It's that simple?"
Secretary Zhang stopped writing and asked curiously.
Sun Zhengguo smiled, then took out a list he had prepared beforehand and handed it to Secretary Zhang.
When Secretary Zhang took the list and looked at it, he immediately felt a chill run down his spine.
The list was densely packed with the models and specifications of various parts; a preliminary calculation estimated that there were over a hundred different types.
"Secretary Zhang, this task is not simple; it may require you to make several trips."
"It's nothing! It's nothing! It's just my duty," Secretary Zhang said awkwardly.
After assigning the task, Secretary Zhang left the machinery factory and began visiting factories around the country, following the requirements on the list.
Director Liao was straightforward; he simply made a phone call and brought in a group of professionals to begin auditing the staff.
After debugging the machine tool, Sun Zhengguo began to draw some parts drawings from memory, so that production could begin immediately once the workers approved them.
After a day of preparation, the workers and technicians who needed political vetting had no problems at all.
The blueprints that Sun Zhengguo needed in the early stages have been completed. As for Secretary Zhang's side? It will probably take some time to wait.
Now everything is ready except for the final approval. Sun Zhengguo made a phone call to the Ministry of Machinery, asking Vice Minister Li for permission to start construction.
When Vice Minister Li received the call, he not only rushed over in person but also brought a platoon of soldiers to guard the production workshop of the new machine tool, which shows how much importance the higher authorities attached to this matter.
When Vice Minister Li arrived at the workshop and saw that all the work was ready, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Comrade Zhengguo! Thank you for your contributions. Today, let us witness together how the first precision machine tool produced in our country was born."
"Vice Minister Li, you flatter me. This is all I should do. Please make the announcement!"
"Yes!" Vice Minister Li nodded in response, and then spoke loudly.
"I now announce that the special project has officially begun."
At Vice Minister Li's command, the workers who had been waiting for a long time began to process the parts in an orderly manner.
Vice Minister Li watched with great interest for a while, but soon he noticed a problem.
"Comrade Zhengguo! This is the first machine tool we've ever produced. Why are the parts that worker is always processing the same?"
Sun Zhengguo was prepared for Vice Minister Li's question and answered accordingly.
"That's right. First of all, I never said that this time we were preparing to produce a machine."
"Secondly, this is also to prevent the spread of the virus. Even if one of the workers leaks the information, it won't help with just one part."
"Third, this production model can better guarantee the quality of parts, saving both time and effort."
After listening to Sun Zhengguo's analysis, Vice Minister Li was still somewhat worried.
What if the new machine tool fails and all these spare parts are left over?
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