Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 241 The last achievement before the New Year (Subscription Request)
"Commissioner Zhou, we have designed the factory blueprints. Take a look."

A deputy director of the Sijiucheng Engineering Bureau held the blueprint and said to Zhou Fengnian respectfully: The site selection for the new computer factory is a huge project, so their attitude is very good.

"By the way, there is still a lot of open space here. Do you want to build a residential building here?"

Deputy Director Hai asked tentatively, there are more and more people in the old city, although some of them went to the countryside, some of them came back.

If a new tube-shaped building appears, all parties will definitely call, and their engineering bureau will also have a chance to take a share.

"Not for the time being. The workers this time all have families, so why would they need a tube building?"

Zhou Fengnian said as he looked at the drawings, how could he not know how popular the tube-shaped buildings were.

Once there is news, even if construction has just started, a group of people will come to inquire about the housing allocation, even cadres from various ministries will inquire.

They themselves don't need it, they always have children, brothers and sisters.

Zhou Fengnian knew that housing would be in short supply in the future, so he asked his four brothers and sisters to rent two houses in the city early on.

Even when the children grow up, they can still live comfortably.

"Okay, let's build it this way, but make the factory building sturdy, as it will be filled with sophisticated instruments and equipment."

After Zhou Fengnian finished reading the construction drawings, he returned them to Deputy Director Hai. He now knew a little about construction and had read related books before, and had upgraded his skills to level two.

"Don't worry, Commissioner Zhou, it's just the factory's family housing."

"If we don't build it, we don't have that much money, so any savings counts."

Zhou Fengnian waved his hand and then took a car back to the factory; even if they wanted to build a family building, it had to be the computer factory's family building.

Others should not try to harm him. In the past, he had no strength and influence, so he could just endure the grievances. Now, he has reached the top of the technical position.

If he is still made to feel wronged, then wouldn't all his abilities be in vain?

When Zhou Fengnian was thinking about something, he suddenly felt the car stop suddenly, so he looked up and asked, "What happened?"

"Leader, someone is blocking the factory gate."

Zhao Qiang replied, honking the horn twice.

However, his two honks of the horn did not drive people away. Instead, they noticed the car and slowly gathered around, as if they wanted to surround their car.

Zhou Fengnian asked: "Who are they?"

"I'm not sure, but it seems... a bit mixed, it feels like there are all kinds of people."

Zhao Qiang took a closer look and saw that some of them were wearing trousers, shirts and belts, and some were even wearing leather shoes.

He doesn’t look like a worker, but he doesn’t have the temperament of a leading cadre either.

"Leader, please don't get off the car. These people seem to have an unknown purpose. I'll get off the car and take a look."

Zhao Qiang thought they were right at the factory gate, and he saw the security department also open the factory gate and rush towards them, so he opened the car door and got out.

As soon as the factory security department arrived, Zhao Qiang approached with a serious face to inquire. Zhou Fengnian saw the quarrel in the car, and the other party was shouting and wanted to rush over by bypassing the security department.

Zhao Qiang quickly figured out what was going on, and returned to the car and said to Zhou Fengnian, who rolled down the window: "Leader, they are from other factories. It seems that they were demoted because of something. I haven't found out the details yet. Let me take you back to the factory first."

"No need, just pull out your gun and load it. The security department is really a bunch of people. I actually counted on them to protect the factory!"

Zhou Fengnian said this while suppressing his anger, then he opened the car door and got out.

When Zhao Qiang saw that Zhou Fengnian was so willful and worried that he would get hurt, he took out his gun and followed behind Zhou Fengnian, ready to attack at any time.

Anyone who was not blind would quickly see the pistol in Zhao Qiang's hand. Those who were yelling for Zhou Fengnian to come out suddenly fell silent, and those who were about to rush past the security department to block their way also stopped.

Zhou Fengnian walked up to a security officer, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Go and call your section chief and deputy section chief. Call any officer who is here. If three minutes are not up, have him pack up and go back to the armed forces department."

"Yes, factory director!"

After hearing this, the security officer stamped his feet and immediately ran towards the factory.

Zhou Fengnian then looked around coldly and said, "I am Zhou Fengnian. What do you want from me?"

Click!

Zhao Qiang was next to Zhou Fengnian and he loaded his pistol directly. The slight sound made these people tremble in their hearts, fearing that Zhao Qiang would really shoot.

That look didn't seem like he was joking with them.

"No one is talking? Then go to the security department and talk to them later. Zhao Qiang, watch them and shoot anyone who runs. Hit their legs!"

Zhou Fengnian said in a cold voice that he did not have the power to order the security guards to shoot at will, but that did not stop him from using this sentence to scare people.

Zhao Qiang also cooperated by staring at the few people with a warning look, as if he would shoot anyone who ran.

".Who, who told you to propose dismissing us..."

One man plucked up the courage and spoke to Zhou Fengnian in a stuttering voice; but Zhou Fengnian ignored him at all, glanced at him and then looked away.

Soon, Chief Yuan and Deputy Chief Lu of the Security Department arrived together, followed by a team of security department members. When they saw Zhou Fengnian being stopped at the factory gate, they were suddenly startled.

When Zhou Fengnian saw the two, he immediately waved them over, then pointed at them and asked, "Do you know what happened to these people at the factory gate?"

"Director, this..."

"You know or you don't know?"

Seeing Zhou Fengnian's attitude, Section Chief Yuan felt something was wrong. After hesitating for a while, he said, "I know. They are cadres from other factories, so I didn't ask the security department to drive them away."

"You really know how to be an official, Chief Yuan, would you like me to write you a letter of recommendation for a job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

This is the second time. Last time, the factory gate was also surrounded by a group of people. Do you know that the computer factory is a confidential factory?"

Zhou Fengnian was too lazy to be angry with them. It would be fine if it happened once, but he didn’t know how to deal with it the second time.

"Section Chief Yuan, you are now suspended. If you are not satisfied, go back and call the Armed Forces Department.
Deputy Section Chief Lu is now temporarily taking over the position of Section Chief of the Security Section. Take back the people who are surrounding the entrance of the computer factory."

After Zhou Fengnian finished speaking, he snorted coldly and continued: "The factory involving confidential information is blocked at the door, and the security department is doing nothing. Deputy Chief Lu, if you can't do it, let your captains do it. If they can't do it, let my security guards do it.

The Armed Forces must give me an explanation for this matter. Otherwise, the computer factory will not want any of you. You should all go back to the Armed Forces to retire. If anything happens, I would rather go to the nearby police station!"

After saying that, Zhou Fengnian turned away. He was going to go back and call the armed forces immediately to ask why they sent two cowards to him.

It's like this. He, the factory director, has to step in for everything, and he still expects them to protect the factory?

When they encountered enemy spies, it was good enough that they didn't push the factory director out.

After Zhou Fengnian got in the car and drove away, Deputy Section Chief Lu gave a stern order: "Catch them all!"

"Why are you arresting me?" "Let me go, I'm the director of the 724th Factory"

When these people saw the security department taking action, they immediately became anxious and panicked, and a few even wanted to turn around and run away, but were kicked down by the security department members who caught up with them.

After arresting everyone and taking them to the security department's detention room, Deputy Section Chief Lu patted Section Chief Yuan on the shoulder and consoled him, "Don't worry, the factory director may have said that in anger."

Before he could finish his words, a member of the security department ran towards them and immediately reported, "Chief, deputy chief, the leader called and asked you two to answer the phone immediately."

After hearing this, Section Chief Yuan was startled and immediately had a bad feeling. He quickly asked, "Which leader?"

“He is the leader of our armed forces.”

Finished!

Section Chief Yuan's heart skipped a beat. Zhou Fengnian really reported to the Armed Forces Department.

Both of them came to the office with trepidation in their hearts. Section Chief Yuan answered the phone first and said, "Hello, leader."

The leader on the other end of the phone interrupted and asked, "I know everything. I want to know if you knew about this when the computer factory was blocked at the gate. What were you doing?"

Section Chief Yuan quickly said: "Leader, I know about this, but they are all cadres from other factories."

"So you didn't care? Do you still remember the security regulations for confidential factories? I heard from Director Zhou that this is the second time, and it was the same last time as well?"

The leader of the armed forces on the other end of the phone sighed and said, "Worrying about this and that, Director Zhou is right, you are really a good material for being an official.

You pack up and come back. From now on, the position of section chief will be handed over to Xiao Lu. Now give the phone to Xiao Lu. I have something to say to him."

After hearing this, Section Chief Yuan was devastated. He had heard that the computer factory might be expanded after the new year, and the Security Section would then be upgraded to the Security Department.

Although he would be the section chief at that time, his rank and salary would be increased by one or two levels; but now it is all gone, so he should be thankful that he was not demoted after returning.

After pleading with his superiors to no avail, Section Chief Yuan had no choice but to give up. After handing over his position, he packed up his things and returned to the armed forces department.

As for those who surrounded the factory, they were detained for two days and then sent directly to the police station.

This time it’s different. These people did it on purpose. They just need to be dealt with strictly in accordance with the regulations.

In Zhou Fengnian's view, those who hinder the establishment of the new factory and the development of the computer industry are all enemies, so there is no need to be polite when dealing with enemies.

Zhou Fengnian's tough approach soon spread to the Fourth Ministry of Machine Building.

Those people's behavior also gave Gu Wenjie a good excuse to start a drastic rectification of the demotion and demotion.

A few days before the New Year, the investigation was approved for downgrading.

After all the approvals were completed, job transfers and position changes began.

Some people above them wanted to hold Gu Wenjie accountable, but he pushed them back with the words of his deputy leader, and even used Zhou Fengnian's name.

After hearing the names of the two Zhous, the few who were questioning also retreated; although Zhou Fengnian was far inferior to the former, he was also a face of Chinese scientists who had been established recently.

Whether in the field of mechanical design or in the field of computer science, he is a rare talent that only comes once in a century.

The supercomputer they developed and manufactured was overwhelming Amei. If they attacked Zhou Fengnian, Amei next to him would laugh and applaud.

Besides, no one else would allow them to take action against Zhou Fengnian unless he made an unforgivable mistake of principle.

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At the end of the year, on the 26th, most people would happily go home to prepare for the New Year after receiving their customs pay.

There is still one last group of people in the computer factory. Although they have received their salary, they still have some tasks to complete.

Some time ago, Zhou Fengnian was delayed due to some factory merger matters. After finishing those trivial matters, he immediately led the technical department to develop and manufacture the second generation of personal computers.

In the past two years, with the help of Zhou Fengnian, the development level of domestic electronic components has improved a lot, and the photolithography technology has also improved.

The development and manufacturing of the second generation of personal computers went extremely smoothly.

People in Group 2 of the Technical Department started researching and designing two years ago, completing and supervising production tasks while researching the second generation of personal computers.

Up to now, Zhou Fengnian has led the team to concentrate on research and development, and has basically made the final push.

The second generation of computers and control systems were finally successfully manufactured.

When the computer started up and the red flag appeared on the boot screen again, everyone around wanted to jump for joy.

"Director! We..."

"Don't rush to be happy yet."

Zhou Fengnian sensed the excitement of the people around him and quickly said, "It is still a semi-finished product. The functions on this computer are still the same as before."

One person quickly said, "Director, let's make the computer program we need."

"Why are you so excited? The factory is closed today, and we can't ask you to stay in the factory and make things instead of going home.

I also need to think about what functional programs need to be developed, so I can only wait until next year.”

Zhou Fengnian said with a smile that the performance of the current second-generation personal computers is completely comparable to the big-headed computers of the 1980s and 1990s, and can already handle the running of many software programs.

The only thing Zhou Fengnian needs to do now is to program it, which is not a difficult task for him. He knows so many software programs. Now he can pick the four most practical ones, and then establish the functions and develop them.

But he didn't have time before the New Year, and he couldn't just keep a group of people from going home to work in the factory.

Even the landlords knew that there were holidays during the Chinese New Year.

". Let's put it this way for now. We have already manufactured it years ago. The performance of the second generation of personal computers is more than twice that of the first generation. We have achieved great success!"

Zhou Fengnian announced to everyone: "Everyone go back and have a good New Year. We will have a lot of work to do after next year!"

After hearing this, the people in the R&D workshop accepted Zhou Fengnian's words and happily began to pack up and prepare to go home for the New Year.

The other workers left early, and they and the security department were the last batch.

After the last incident, the factory's security department was much more motivated. Now they are very strict with any strangers and outsiders, and strictly enforce the security regulations of confidential factories.

"A good year."

Yan Zhengzhi stepped forward and asked, "Should we tell the leader about this news?"

"Forget it now. How can I tell you about a semi-finished product?"

Zhou Fengnian thought for a moment and said, "We will report to the leadership after we perfect the program functions. The switch must also be improved."

After all, his original focus was on computers being able to interact with each other, and the functions of the first generation of computers were not able to fully achieve this, so the second generation of personal computers would have to be carefully considered.

(End of this chapter)