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Chapter 375 A New Offensive! (Third Update!)

Following Liao Ping's command, the control panel issued a shutdown signal.

The fuel supply system receives the signal first, tightening the hydraulic valves in the pipeline and adjusting the fuel output.

Immediately afterwards, the hydraulic valves at the end of the steam turbine unit were activated, and the pressure began to be released. The hissing sound of steam echoed in the workshop, and the snow-white high-pressure steam was guided by pipes and discharged outside the workshop.

In an instant, a white column of smoke shot straight into the sky from the pipe opening, and the high-pressure, high-temperature steam evaporated rapidly under the scorching sun and spread.

Tiny water molecules refract light, forming a dazzling rainbow overhead in the workshop.

The high-pressure steam depressurizes very quickly; in just over 10 minutes, the pressure displayed on the instrument dropped from 16 MPa to 0.1 MPa.

Once the pressure is released, the boiler circulating water pump starts working, drawing out the hot water from the boiler, replacing it with warm water, and finally replacing it with cold water.

Meanwhile, the staff waiting nearby quickly stepped forward and placed the various types of measuring devices they were carrying into different positions on the steam turbine unit.

"Record the data! With an ambient temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, the water-cooling kit of the steam turbine unit used seawater at a temperature of approximately 27 degrees Celsius to cool the steam turbine unit from an operating temperature of 574 degrees Celsius to a suitable temperature of 74 degrees Celsius within 15 minutes and 14 seconds."

"Data was recorded. After 72 hours of operation beyond the limit and rapid cooling within 15 minutes and 14 seconds, the steam turbine casing expansion data was measured, with an average of 0.63 mm at 7 points!"

"The X-ray inspection results are normal; no internal cracks were found!"

"The X-ray inspection results for the steam turbine blades are normal, the thermal expansion and contraction data are normal, and no deformation has been observed..."

"The average fuel consumption over 72 hours of operation was 7.4 tons, which is far more fuel-efficient than expected..."

"Who should receive the generator power generation statistics? Tell me, who should receive such important data?!"

One message after another spread throughout the workshop through the mouths of the staff.

As data reports came in one after another, the darkness outside the window gradually brightened. Only when sunlight streamed into the workshop through the window was the data for this round of testing recorded and compiled into Liao Ping's hands.

Looking at the data in his hand, especially the status data of the equipment after rapid heating and rapid cooling, his smile widened.

Finally, he presented this compiled data to Gao Hai:

"Alright, the 72-hour test results are in!"

"Including the first test which lasted several hours, this steam turbine unit has passed the technical tests."

"You can report to Director Zhu Jingyao that the aircraft carrier's power system has been completed, and we can move on to the next project!"

Holding the documents in his hands, looking at the data and the name filled in at the end, Gao Hai took a deep breath, nodded to Liao Ping, and turned to walk out with the documents in his arms.

He didn't go too far, but found a secluded spot, took out his phone, and contacted Zhu Jingyao directly.

Yanjing.

Zhu Jingyao hummed a song as he pushed open the office door, preparing to make a cup of hot tea and begin his workday, when the landline on his desk rang.

He recognized the number flashing on the landline screen; it was Gao Hai's number.

Thinking of Gao Hai, he recalled the 1200 million yuan worth of fuel ration coupons that had been approved a few days ago.

The thought of that note made his heart ache slightly.

1200 million—that's all the money needed for just one test.

This is only one steam turbine unit, but an aircraft carrier needs four steam turbine units. Zhu Jingyao couldn't even imagine how terrifying the fuel consumption would be when the four steam turbine units started running at full speed.

But he only thought about it for a moment, because the phone kept ringing.

He picked it up casually and asked in a cold voice, "Gao Hai, are you going to pull some kind of weird test again?"

"Let me make this clear first: the 1200 million yuan approved last time was an exceptional case, and we have no more funds available!"

"Please don't look for me, okay?"

The pleading about being poor on the other end of the phone startled Gao Hai, but he quickly dismissed the rambling and said directly:
"Boss, we have just completed the 72-hour over-current condition operation test of that steam turbine unit."

"In this test, Chief Engineer Liao and his team did not hold back at all."

"When starting up, they completed the startup of the entire steam turbine unit in just 25 minutes."

"It only took 15 minutes and 14 seconds to shut down the computer."

"Under such a sudden start and stop condition, the equipment still withstood the test."

Finally, there's the fuel consumption of this steam turbine unit.

"It operates at 7.4 tons per hour under over-limit conditions, which is more fuel-efficient than any steam turbine unit."

"Let me relay Chief Engineer Liao's conclusion."

"The performance of this steam turbine unit has far exceeded our expectations. It is a powerful and technologically advanced steam turbine unit."

"A steam turbine that meets our needs!"

"We have now completely solved the problem of our aircraft carrier propulsion system!"

"Please issue new orders!"

Holding the phone and listening to the voice coming from the receiver, Zhu Jingyao subconsciously turned his head to look at the calendar on the wall.

7 month 24 number.

It's not April 1st, it's not April Fool's Day!
He took a deep breath and brought the microphone to his lips:

"Gao Hai, as a soldier, you must take responsibility for what you just said!"

"Now, I need you to answer me: can the TB12-style steam turbine unit developed by Xiaomi Heavy Industry shoulder the heavy responsibility and replace the original power system of the aircraft carrier?"

"You only need to answer yes or no, you don't need to answer any of that other nonsense!"

Zhu Jingyao had just finished speaking seriously when he heard a heavy sigh from the other end of the phone. Just as he was about to ask if the other person had a cold, Gao Hai's loud voice came through the phone:

"Report to the chief!"

"After two rounds of testing, the TB12-style steam turbine unit designed and manufactured by Xiaomi Heavy Industry fully meets the power requirements of our aircraft carrier!"

"Now, please allow us to load this steam turbine unit onto the ship for water testing!"

The powerful voice, transmitted through the receiver, echoed continuously in Zhu Jingyao's ears.

Zhu Jingyao did not immediately agree to Gao Hai's request. He held the phone, slowly raised his head, and stared intently at the ceiling with his eyes.

As he watched, two streams of hot tears slid down his cheeks and into his mouth.

Feeling the salty taste of his tears, he suddenly burst into laughter. The sound was initially soft, but within just a few seconds, it transformed from a suppressed, low laugh into a wild, unrestrained laugh.

Amidst laughter, Zhu Jingyao instructed Gao Hai on the other end of the phone:
"Testing permitted!"

"Just submit a proposal for the testing-related expenses, and I'll approve it for you right away!"

"Also, make a copy of the relevant data and send it to Yanjing. Be quick!"

After giving Gao Hai his instructions, Zhu Jingyao hung up the phone, turned around, picked up the teacup beside him, added two tea leaves, and ran out of the office. He went straight to Guo Song's office, sat down on the sofa, and held out his teacup:

Pour some of your hot water into my cup!

This was the first time Guo Song had seen Zhu Jingyao act so nonchalantly. He didn't argue with him, but naturally picked up the electric kettle and filled the other man's teacup with hot water.
"You seem unusually excited today, did you take the wrong medication?"

"No!" Zhu Jingyao shook his head repeatedly, then put down his teacup and gestured with his hands: "This is more gratifying than taking the wrong medicine!"

"We've been discussing the aircraft carrier's range for a while now that it's been resolved. Don't you think I should be happy?"

"Of course!" Guo Song responded loudly, genuinely pleased.

这艘航母，是华夏0~1的突破，只有突破了0~1，后面才会有1生2，2生3。

When the navy is large enough, they can venture into the deep sea and stare at America with their big eyes in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.

Moreover, America always talks about freedom of navigation. Once China has enough aircraft carriers and fleets, she wants to go with the navy and experience freedom of navigation!
That sounds exciting!

But it's just a thought.

An aircraft carrier cannot go to sea alone; it needs to form a fleet and wait for other ships to come out and for the carrier to form sufficient combat capability. By then, it should have already retired.

He must be quite old; after being at sea for several days, he'd probably lose his life.

So it's just a dream!

He sighed in disappointment, picked up the teacup on the table, walked over to Zhu Jingyao, and asked:
"Now that the aircraft carrier's propulsion system is sorted out, what are your next steps?"

"I think we should strike while the iron is hot and, as Gao Hai reported before, compile a list of the problems on the aircraft carrier and the parts that are difficult to process, and hand them over to Xiaomi Heavy Industry all at once."

"Develop a comprehensive solution!"

In response to Guo Song's suggestion, Zhu Jingyao raised his right index finger and shook it gently: "No rush!"

"Your idea is good, but we can't rush it now!"

"Why?" Guo Song asked instinctively, but quickly realized what he was doing. He picked up his teacup, slapped his forehead, and asked:

"Are you worried that the other teams working on the aircraft carrier project will be dissatisfied?"

"To be honest, even if they are dissatisfied with this kind of thing, they can only keep it to themselves."

"If they disagree, you can let them go and fight Xiaomi Heavy Industry head-on, and see who wins."

“It’s not just them!” As he spoke, Zhu Jingyao held the glass teacup to his eyes and looked at Guo Song through it.

"Actually, the leaders also have concerns."

"The reason for our concerns is precisely because Xiaomi Heavy Industry's technology is too strong."

"They are very curious to know whether there will be any problems in the future if such a technologically strong private enterprise is deeply tied to the manufacturing of weapons and equipment."

"If problems arise, how will these problems manifest and what harm will they cause?"

"They're considering all of these things!"

"Therefore, I really need the test data now. With the test data, I can try to persuade the leaders and the other teams working on the aircraft carrier project."

"Tell them the advantages outweigh the disadvantages!"

"If we can successfully persuade them, I think our aircraft carrier could be launched by the middle of next year!"

After hearing Zhu Jingyao's explanation, Guo Song was speechless for a moment.

This is quite troublesome.

Fortunately, I'm in the army, not the navy.

The army only needs to consider new shoes, new recruits, and new tents.

They don't look like the Navy or Air Force at all!
After a moment of random thoughts, he sat down next to Zhu Jingyao with his teacup in hand and began gulping down his tea.

Gao Hai acted quickly. After calling Zhu Jingyao in the morning, he delivered the relevant test data, videos, and the final report to Zhu Jingyao before noon.
"Boss, the test data is all here!"

"I think the most important thing to focus on is not the steam turbine unit itself, but the steam turbine unit's fuel consumption!"

"On the way back, I kept thinking about whether this technology could be applied to other places."

"For example, our destroyers, and our aircraft. If this technology were successfully applied to these two pieces of equipment, I can't even imagine how terrifying it would be!"

Gao Hai slumped to his knees and bowed his head halfway through his exciting words:
"But unfortunately, I don't know how they achieved this technology, so it's all just my personal speculation. When you report to me, please don't take my words to heart."

Zhu Jingyao was multitasking, listening to Gao Hai's words while reviewing the materials Gao Hai had brought.

Gao Hai's voice stopped, which also made Zhu Jingyao stop. He pondered Gao Hai's words, then looked up and said very seriously:
No! You're not imagining things!

“I’m planning to use your data to persuade the leaders to give me their support.”

"If you're lucky, you'll get the results this afternoon!"

"If I'm unlucky, I'll yell at you when I get back!"

Amidst a burst of laughter, Zhu Jingyao left with the copied documents, going off to become the persuader he had imagined.

As we enter the latter half of July, the "autumn tiger" has quietly arrived in the north, bringing extremely hot weather.

After Gao Hai tried to rest for the fourth time but was woken up by the heat, Zhu Jingyao returned.

As soon as he saw Gao Hai, he couldn't wait to say:

"Call Lin Yi, I have some good news to tell him!"

Gao Hai took out his phone, dialing a number while curiously looking at Zhu Jingyao, wanting to know what kind of good news could make this person so eager.

The call connected quickly, and upon hearing Lin Yi's voice, Gao Hai held the phone to his ear:

"President Lin, our General Manager Zhu said he has some good news to tell you and share with you. I'll give him the phone now, and you two can talk."

The phone landed in Zhu Jingyao's hands, and he smiled as he held it to his ear:

"President Lin, I have some good news and some bad news to tell you."

After saying this, Zhu Jingyao didn't let Lin Yi choose like the others did, but instead immediately delivered the good news:

"The good news is that after discussions among the leaders, it has been decided that you will be deeply involved in the aircraft carrier manufacturing process!"

"This also includes the research and development and manufacturing of aircraft carrier weapon systems!"

"The bad news is that you'll need to have a naval identity, which means you'll have to be specially recruited!"

"It might take a few days of training!"

(End of this chapter)