"Boss, it's time to eat." While Jiang Yan was stunned, Xu Damao and Guo Jianjun walked in carrying lunch boxes. Seeing the two people walking in, Jiang Yan put away the written recipe and cleaned it up. After the table the meal started.
The meal is quite simple, including stir-fried radish, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, and the staple food is red sorghum rice. Although it is said to be a stir-fry, it looks like it is boiled, with a few drops of oil floating on it.
"Boss, I heard that the food ration will be reduced in the second half of the year. I don't know what's going on in Sijiu City."
Hearing Xu Damao say that everyone's ration would be reduced in the second half of the year, Jiang Yan suddenly realized that it was already 1959 and my country had entered a three-year difficult period.
During these three difficult years, there was widespread drought across the country. The affected area was huge, resulting in an overall reduction in grain production.
At that time, the country was still at the level of agriculture that depended on the weather, and various water conservancy and irrigation facilities were extremely lacking. Once a disaster strikes, grain production will be severely reduced. This situation did not improve until a large number of reservoirs and canals were built during the People's Commune period.
This couldn't help but make Jiang Yan a little worried. The Northeast is an important grain-producing area in the country. Now it has been affected, so the impact on the Fourth and Nine Cities must be greater. Fortunately, after he and Xu Damao left, they took the grain and non-staple food The certificate was left at home. The food rations for myself and Xu Damao should be enough for them. However, I have been away from home for three years. When I came here, I agreed that it would be one year, but I ended up staying for two more years. Waiting for this After the cloud bomb project was completed, it was time for him to go home.
Thinking of this, Jiang Yan put down the chopsticks in his hands and said to Xu Damao and Guo Jianjun who were eating: "Da Mao, Lao Guo. After lunch, you two go and invite Director Zhao, Secretary Zeng and Representative Wang into the laboratory. Come."
Xu Damao and Guo Jianjun were stunned when they heard Jiang Yan's words.
Then Guo Jianjun said cautiously with a slightly unsure tone: "Jiang Gong, your experiment was successful."
Jiang Yan took a bite of potatoes and nodded: "It's done, now we need to move on to the next step."
"Boss, what on earth are you studying?" Xu Damao suddenly interrupted at this time.
"Don't ask around when you shouldn't ask. How many times have I told you? I'll let you know when it's your turn to know." Jiang Yan scolded Xu Damao and then started eating.
"Xiao Jiang, what is this?" Zhao Xinzhong asked, looking at the liquid in the measuring cup on Jiang Yan's table.
"These are high-energy fuels."
"High-energy fuel, what is this used for? Is it a combustion accelerant?"
Hearing Zhao Xinzhong's words, Jiang Yan's mind was filled with dark thoughts.
"It's not a combustion accelerant." Jiang Yan said helplessly.
"It's not a combustion accelerant. Then find out what this high-energy fuel is used for."
"That's right, don't be so pretentious and just say it plainly. What is it for? Why do you want the three of us to do it?" Wang Hui said a little indignantly next to him.
Seeing that the appetite of several of them had been whetted, Jiang Yan told them what kind of bomb they were going to make and the details of the bomb explosion.
"You mean the bombs produced with this thing are comparable to nuclear weapons." Wang Hui asked in disbelief, pointing to the high-energy fuel on the table.
Jiang Yan didn't say anything when he asked, but looked at him and nodded firmly.
"This, this, this" After receiving Jiang Yan's confirmation, Factory Director Zhao stuttered a bit and pointed at the high-energy fuel on the table, shaking as if he had Parkinson's disease.
Secretary Zeng, who was standing behind him, pushed Director Zhao away and said to Jiang Yan directly and neatly: "How do you need our cooperation in the next step? As long as you tell us, we will sell it for you and we will do it for you."
Unexpectedly, Secretary Zeng was the most courageous among these three people.
Seeing Secretary Zeng speaking, Jiang Yan did not hide anything. He took a few drawings from the table. He pointed at one of the drawings and said to Secretary Zeng and the three of them: "I need workers to make the warhead of this special shell according to the drawings." Produce it and make it into cannonballs.”
Since the high-energy fuel was researched, Jiang Yan has been thinking about what carrier to use. The first thing Jiang Yan thought of was missiles, but after calculating the time, Jiang Yan overturned this idea.
It is only the beginning of 1959, and my country's first missile will not be successfully tested until the end of next year.
After thinking about it, Jiang Yan thought of the Type 54 122mm howitzer.
The Type 54 122mm howitzer is a copy of the former SL M-30 122mm howitzer. It was finalized and equipped with troops in 1954.
This artillery is used to replace various old miscellaneous howitzers/mountain guns. Use car towing.
Its maximum range is 11,800 meters and its minimum range is 3,400 meters.
Use it to test new types of bombs. This distance is completely sufficient.
The artillery shell designed by Jiang Yan is a cloud explosion bomb produced based on the artillery shell.
The originally solid warhead of the cannonball was hollowed out and filled with high-energy fuel. The warhead of the cannonball was specially reinforced to increase sealing.
After hearing Jiang Yan's request, Director Zhao nodded and said to Jiang Yan with a serious face: "I will handle this matter personally. All workers who produce artillery shells are strictly inspected and there will be no mistakes."
"Is there any more?" Secretary Zeng asked next.
"After the artillery shells are manufactured, I need the Type 54 122mm howitzer for experiment. I need to arrange such a gun and artillery."
"Okay, I'll take care of this matter."
"Any more?"
"temporarily unavailable."
After hearing all Jiang Yan's requests, Wang Hui shouted outside: "Guo Jianjun."
Guo Jianjun who was waiting outside the door came in. When he saw Guo Jianjun coming in, Wang Hui said, "Go to the security office and call Hu Dahai over and ask him to run over."
After Guo Jianjun responded, he ran out directly.
"Where is the formula for this high-energy fuel?" Secretary Zeng asked.
After hearing what Secretary Zeng said, Jiang Yan took out the formula from his pocket and handed it to him.
"No one has seen this recipe!"
"No, I'm the only one who knows."
"Who are the people involved in transporting experimental materials?" Secretary Zeng asked next.
"I'm not sure about this. They were all arranged by Xu Damao and Guo Jianjun."
Hearing Jiang Yan's words, Secretary Zeng turned to Wang Hui and said: "I'll ask Xu Damao and Guo Jianjun to find out about these people later, and get them all under control. I'll arrange for manpower to surround the entire laboratory, and you'll deliver the formula in person." In the confidential department."
At this time, Hu Dahai walked in. Wang Hui saw Hu Dahai coming in and spoke directly.
"I arranged for reliable personnel to surround this experimental workshop. Nothing inside can be leaked. All personnel will be issued with live ammunition. Any suspicious personnel will be arrested directly. If there is resistance, fire will be allowed. No one will be allowed to fire without orders from the four of us. No one can go near this workshop."
"yes"
Although Hu Dahai had doubts, he still happily accepted the task and returned to the security office to arrange personnel.
(End of chapter)
