Chapter 297 Dazhu has made great progress
In fact, this machine is simple to explain. It is based on the old-fashioned walking plow, and a depth adjustment bracket made of a used screw rod is installed at the rear of the plow shaft.
When plowing the land, the plowing depth can be adjusted and fixed according to the hardness of the soil. The person holding the plow no longer needs to expend huge physical strength to press down the handrail, and can focus his main energy on controlling the direction. The efficiency is greatly improved and the person is more relaxed.
Soon after, Dazhu became unstoppable and made wheel harrows and hand-cranked corn threshers one after another.
The wheel harrow solves the problem of laborious and uneven surface of traditional harrows.
The hand-cranked corn thresher uses gears to accelerate the rotation of the steel teeth in the barrel. When the corn cobs are stuffed in, the corn kernels can be quickly rubbed off, which is many times faster than rubbing the corn by hand.
Although these farm tools still need to be turned manually, they greatly free up manpower and improve efficiency.
The first to benefit from these new agricultural tools was the Qingshuigou Brigade.
Then the whole commune knew that Qingshuigou Brigade had new farm tools, and that they were very effective. Immediately, many people from the brigade came to watch.
For farmers, even if the women in Qingshuigou can make money by embroidering, it is not as attractive as farm tools.
The members of other teams first watched with curiosity, then marveled at it, and finally rushed to try it out.
"Oh, this makes plowing so much easier!"
"This rake is great. I can get the job done while standing!"
"This thresher is amazing! I can even use it at night with a kerosene lamp, and I don't have to worry about my hands bleeding!"
Zhao Zhijian watched all this with such delight that he couldn't stop grinning. He patted Dazhu on the shoulder and praised him repeatedly: "Good boy! You're amazing! This is a great contribution to our team!"
The captains of several nearby brigades had already arrived and approached Zhao Zhijian, asking if they could make a reservation with them.
"That won't work. Although Dazhu is from our team, the new machine he developed belongs to the machinery factory. We can't make the decision."
It would be a lie for the team leaders to say they were not envious, but this was indeed the situation and Zhao Zhijian had no say in it.
Some team leaders reported their plans to the commune, but the commune had no choice but to report it.
After the commune learned about the situation, it reported it step by step and it soon reached the county and city.
After the city's agricultural machinery workers came to see it, they were very impressed, especially the hand-cranked thresher with a simple structure and extremely low cost. It is really suitable for promotion in production teams that lack power machinery, and can also protect the members' hands to the greatest extent.
Every year, many members’ hands are rubbed raw from rubbing corn, which is a great suffering. Having this device will make things more convenient.
When the news got back, the city contacted the machinery factory to order a batch of machinery.
In addition, reporters from the city were arranged to interview Dazhu.
Soon, a special report about Dazhu appeared in the newspaper, and Dazhu instantly became a hot commodity in the machinery factory.
After Director Mao received a large order from the city, he was a little confused at first and didn't know what was going on.
When he learned that the three machines made by Dazhu were valued, he was extremely happy.
After he organized a meeting to discuss the matter with the factory leaders, he concluded that although the machines improved by Dazhu were small items, it could be seen from them that Dazhu was a young man with great potential. In time, he might be able to make a major breakthrough in agricultural machinery transformation.
After the meeting ended that day, Dazhu was promoted from technician assistant to technician, and his salary and benefits increased.
Even the accommodation conditions in the factory have improved. We used to live in a shared dormitory, but now we have our own dormitory.
Dazhu couldn't digest this good news for a long time. How could he get it so easily, something that many old employees hadn't achieved?
Dazhu took a leave and went to the textile factory happily to report the good news.
He is a sentimental man, and knows that his current achievements are inseparable from Jiang Haitang's guidance and promotion.
When Jiang Haitang heard the news, she was very happy for Dazhu.
In Jiang Haitang's mind, a person's ability does not mean he is truly capable. After all, his energy is limited and there are only a few things he can do.
Only when we all work together can we contribute to the development of our country.
Just like the current machinery factories and textile factories, they already have sufficient research capabilities, so she doesn't have to work as hard as before, but can just solve key problems when necessary.
After praising Dazhu, Jiang Haitang looked at Aunt Cai, who couldn't even say a word of joy.
"Aunt, Dazhu has a bright future. Your blessings are still to come. Let him work hard with Teacher Yun. He will definitely have a bright future." Aunt Cai said, and tears almost fell from her eyes.
"Haitang, this is all thanks to you. Without your help, Dazhu would have been digging in the soil for food."
Jiang Haitang took Aunt Cai's hand and said with a smile, "Aunt, it's Dazhu who works hard, and it's your family who treats me well. I believe that if we continue to work hard, our lives will become more and more prosperous!"
While they were talking, Lu Liangchen came back and brought two pieces of news.
The first is the news we just received that the machine designed by Dazhu will be mass-produced and distributed to various communes and brigades. Qingshuigou is the first brigade to receive it in batches.
The second piece of news came from Beijing. Yuan Yinan said that the Light Industry and Textile Bureau had some foreign books that needed to be translated and wanted to ask Jiang Haitang for help.
"Logically, there's no shortage of professional translators in Beijing," Jiang Haitang asked hesitantly.
"There are translators, but professional translators don't understand mechanical principles and textile technology. People who understand technology don't understand translation. That's why Second Aunt recommended you and called to ask about your situation."
Jiang Haitang touched her belly, thought for a moment, and said, "It should be possible. The birth is still a few months away. During this period, Duan Changhe and Li Jingcheng are taking care of all the work, so I'm not too busy."
"You agree now? Without even asking whether I'll get the translation fee?" Lu Liangchen didn't expect Jiang Haitang to agree so easily.
Jiang Haitang was stunned for a moment and said, "I really forgot to ask, but since it was Second Aunt who recommended me, you must not treat me unfairly."
Lu Liangchen smiled and said, "I really won't treat you unfairly. Second Aunt said the translation fee is five yuan per thousand words, and there will be some bill allowance."
Jiang Haitang didn't expect the translation fee to be so high, and she was extremely happy at the moment.
Although both of them have good salaries and are not short of money, they are not very wealthy.
It is naturally good to be able to make more money.
"That would be a great thing! If there were good things like this all year round, wouldn't I be rich?"
You know, these days, publishing an article only gives you a bill subsidy, no royalties, so it's really good to get translation fees.
"Then I'll call Second Aunt back this afternoon and ask her to send the book over."
"Okay, send it to me and I'll start preparing the translation."
At noon, the four of them ate together. Because there was a happy event at home, the lunch was very sumptuous.
Jiang Haitang now has a big appetite, so Lu Liangchen found a way to exchange a lot of tickets to nourish Jiang Haitang's body, for fear of mistreating Jiang Haitang and the baby in her belly.
After dinner, Aunt Cai was about to wash the dishes when she heard a noise outside the door, which seemed to be the sound of a car.
Aunt Cai opened the door and saw someone she didn't recognize.
She stood at the gate a little awkwardly. The man looked like a big leader and he had a car.
Lu Liangchen also heard the noise outside. Seeing that no one had come in, he went out to see.
"Director Mao, why are you here?"
Isn’t that Director Mao standing at the door?
Lu Liangchen was curious. Why did he come at this time? He couldn't be looking for Dazhu, right?
"There's good news, so I thought I should come here myself." Director Mao was so happy that his mouth was grinning from ear to ear.
Lu Liangchen hurriedly let someone in.
When they got into the house, Director Mao took out a telegram, and the smile between his eyebrows could no longer be concealed.
Lu Liangchen was very confused. What kind of good news could make this cunning old man so happy?
Moreover, since it was brought to my home specifically, it must be related to my family!
Lu Liangchen took a look at it and his brows immediately lit up with joy: "Haitang! Good news! The wool sweater weaving machine you designed won the Ministry's Science and Technology Progress Award! I invite you to go to Beijing to receive the award!"
When Aunt Cai heard she was going to the capital to receive the award, she was so overjoyed she didn't know what to do. She kept muttering, "Oh, this is such a great thing! I can't wait to have such good things happen to me today. I'm going to the supply and marketing cooperative this afternoon to buy some red eggs to give to my neighbors."
The telegram felt slightly warm in his hand. Jiang Haitang read it over and over again before he was sure that he had really won the award and was not hallucinating.
"Director Mao, when did this happen? It's so sudden!" Her voice trembled slightly.
Director Mao said with a chuckle, "I applied before, but I didn't tell you because I was afraid I wouldn't be selected. Fortunately, it worked! It's a surprise for you."
When she applied for the position, she was worried that Jiang Haitang would be disappointed if she was not selected. Therefore, several leaders discussed it and did not tell Jiang Haitang.
This was really a surprise, and Jiang Haitang was so happy that she choked with tears.
"Thank you, Director Mao. It's such a surprise." Jiang Haitang sincerely thanked Director Mao.
Speaking of which, Director Mao has helped me a lot. When I first joined the machinery factory, I never thought that this part-time job would allow her to achieve such great results.
"Don't be polite, it's just that I, Mao, have good taste!" Director Mao was proud.
Lu Liangchen held Jiang Haitang's hand, his eyes full of pride: "Haitang, this is what you deserve! You have put so much effort into textile machinery!"
After the excitement, a very realistic problem came into view. Jiang Haitang is pregnant now. Would it be risky to travel a long distance to Beijing to receive the award?
But such an honor may only come once in a lifetime, and it would be a pity to miss it.
"Go! This is the most glorious moment for our Comrade Haitang. How can we not go? I will ask for leave now and go with you!" Lu Liangchen finally made up his mind.
Jiang Haitang nodded and said, "I miss Xiao Taozi too. I've been away for several months. It would be nice if I could see Xiao Taozi before giving birth."
That's how it was settled.
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