Besides the engine, other parts for the new tractor were also in high demand. But Director Guo wasn't worried about these. Director Wang, following Director Guo's advice, organized a special symposium in Sanshui City and launched a bidding process. This led to a flurry of activity and, of course, considerable wrangling. Some even used connections to get to Zhu Youliang, but he didn't get involved. Certifying parts standards and organizing the new production line took considerable time, and with all the wrangling, the first new agricultural tractor wasn't successfully assembled until the end of the year.
To test the effectiveness, Guo Daqiang had someone drive the new agricultural tractor to the outskirts that day. He found a fellow villager and arranged for him to help plow the fields for free. Hearing about such a good opportunity, the villager immediately agreed. A heavy snow had just fallen, and the warm weather had thawed the frost early, making it perfect for plowing. With a "thump, thump, thump" sound, the soil in the field began to turn up.
The villager saw it and realized they were plowing the fields. The tractor was plowing quite well, and it was plowing deep. Before he could even get down to the fields to take a look, the tractor had already rumbled on for a long distance.
The fellow villager, Sun Guicai, happily asked Zhu Youliang, who was still standing on the ridge of the field, "Comrade, is this a tractor? Can it plow the fields?"
"This is a new agricultural tractor made by the machinery factory. It can not only plow the land, but also irrigate the land." Zhu Youliang said happily.
Sun Guicai nodded. "That's good. It's quite expensive, right? How much more expensive than an ordinary tractor?"
"The price hasn't been announced yet, but this is just a regular model with fewer functions. It should be around four or five hundred yuan more expensive." Zhu Youliang calculated in his mind before saying this.
"From what you said, there are more expensive ones? You are?"
"I'm a researcher at a machinery factory. There's also an all-purpose model. It has more functions. Besides the tillage and irrigation I just mentioned, it can also sow seeds, transplant rice, and apply fertilizer. I estimate it's five hundred more expensive than the regular model."
"Can they do it? Then what are we farmers supposed to do?"
"You have to be a human to drive this tractor, right? Besides, with this thing, you can cultivate more land by yourself, and it's easier for you, isn't it?"
"So, are you selling this one?"
Zhu Youliang looked at the old man in front of him with some surprise. This machine cost two thousand five hundred yuan.
Sun Guicai proudly raised his head and said, "A few days ago, my eldest nephew who lives abroad sent me a sum of money, which is enough to buy your tractor."
"Then you'll have to wait a little longer. This is the first tractor assembled in our factory. It hasn't been officially sold yet."
Sun Guicai insisted, "That's perfect. I like this one. Just sell it to me."
Guo Daqiang just got off the tractor, and upon hearing this, he said to Sun Guicai: "Sun Guicai, it's not impossible for you to have this one. But this is your first one, and I don't know if there will be any other problems since I've just used it. But if it breaks down, you can come to me at the machinery factory, and I'll have someone repair it for you for free." Nonsense, this is a good start, sell it.
"Then I'll go back and get the money," Sun Guicai said, heading home. His wife had let slip that his nephew had sent him money. Now, not only the entire village but also relatives and friends were eyeing the money. He might as well use it and exchange it for this big thing. Not only could he use it himself later, it could replace an ox, and he could even earn a small fee by plowing fields for others. It was a good deal.
Guo Daqiang grabbed him and said, "Don't worry. Why don't you come to our factory again tomorrow so I can ask the accountant to issue you an invoice."
Sun Guicai thought about it, but then he realized something. He didn't know how to drive a tractor, especially an agricultural tractor. He didn't know if it was the same as a regular tractor, so he had to get his eldest and second sons to learn. So, he rubbed his hands and asked Guo Daqiang with a smile, "I forgot something. No one in my family knows how to drive a tractor. Is this the same as a regular tractor? What should I do if I don't know how to drive it?"
"This is also a problem. But don't worry, fellow villager. I dare not tell others, but since you are the first one to buy our agricultural tractor, we are sure to teach you." Guo Daqiang guaranteed.
Sun Guicai thought about it and decided that he could learn first, then teach his eldest and second sons. Otherwise, there would be more trouble at home. Because of the money, his wives were almost at loggerheads, so the tractor had to be left in his hands.
The tractor was still threshing the fields, its rumbling sounds attracting many villagers to watch. By the time the tractor was finished, everyone knew Sun Guicai was planning to buy a farm tractor. His wife also found out and rushed over to argue with him, but ultimately, she couldn't persuade him. After the tractor was finished, everyone reattached the tractor's carriage and rode it to the First Machinery Factory, where another group of people were waiting for good news.
Before entering the factory, I was waiting anxiously at the factory gate, "Director Guo, how is it going? How is the ploughing going? Is the engine horsepower enough?"
Guo Daqiang stood up and yelled at the people below, "Why aren't you going to work?"
Someone who was bold immediately said, "Director, we are in a hurry. How can we be in the mood to go to work?"
"Okay, okay, it's useful now, let's all go back online." Guo Daqiang waved his hand.
"Look at Director Guo, he's so excited that he can't close his mouth. It must be useful. You're the only one asking such a question. Products from the first factory must be top-quality. The engine is not only watched over by researchers like Engineer Zhu, but also by several eighth-level workers." A group of people walked into the factory, making a lot of noise.
Guo Daqiang stood on the tractor and cursed with a smile: "Those brats are going to make trouble."
Before the car drove in, Director Wang's car arrived first. He got out and said, "Good for you, Guo Daqiang! I was just talking about a ribbon-cutting ceremony, but you drove into the field first."
Guo Daqiang said, "Why do that? It's a waste of money."
Director Wang was so angry that he pointed a finger at him. Zhu Youliang said quickly, "Director Wang, don't be angry. Director Guo didn't mean that. He was just... well, tired. He just worked in the fields for half a day."
"Hmph, I think he is not tired, but drifting." Director Wang said with a relaxed expression.
At that moment, Liu Dayou came out with a group of people to pick up Director Wang. Seeing Director Wang's uneasy expression, he hurried forward, shook his hand and said, "Director Wang, we were just about to inform you that the agricultural tractor test installation was successful."
"I know, they've all gone to the fields." Director Wang said as he glanced at the tractor next to him with mud on its tires.
"We are also afraid that something might go wrong, so we want to make sure before telling you so that you don't get disappointed. After all, we haven't seen it before, and no one is sure what the effect will be," Liu Dayou hurriedly explained.
"Engineer Zhu, come and tell me about the situation in the fields." Director Wang waved to Zhu Youliang, who was standing beside him. After all, he was a great contributor. After saying that, he looked around again and asked, "Why can't I see Engineer Liang?"
Liu Dayou hurriedly explained: "Engineer Liang is online. She is not satisfied with one set of engine data and is still debugging." Director Wang nodded, then lowered his head to listen to Zhu Youliang introduce the situation in the fields to him, and walked towards the factory while listening.
When Liu Dayou saw him, he said to Guo Daqiang, "Director Guo, I'm here. Go back and change your clothes first."
Guo Daqiang nodded and turned to go back. God knows, he just said it casually, but who knew that Director Wang would be angry.
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