Chapter 135 Gathering the last handful of wool

 Southern Steam Turbine Factory, Design Office.

A one-hundred-watt light bulb emitted a dazzling light, illuminating a huge table. Sergey, whose eyes were bloodshot, was scratching his head and thinking about something.

“What’s wrong with the three-dimensional method?” In front of Sergey, there was a pile of scratch paper filled with formulas. Next to the scratch paper, there was a graphing calculator. As for his feet, there were countless pieces of waste paper.

"Sergey, my friend, what's wrong with you?" Qin Tao and Nicholas walked in and were very surprised when they saw Sergey like this.

 Sergey turned his head and saw the two people approaching, and then rubbed his eyes to believe that he was not dreaming.

“Qin, there is a problem with my three-dimensional method. Can you tell me where the problem lies?” Sergey asked Qin Tao.

Ever since he saw Qin Tao shaking his head at the three-dimensional method that day, Sergey had fallen into a special state, as if he was possessed by a demon. He had been studying and calculating here. Occasionally when he got tired, he would lie down on the table. Go to sleep for a while, wake up and continue tossing.

However, he has always found nothing, and now he is almost schizophrenic.

Looking at the tortured Sergey, Qin Tao was secretly amused in his heart. He had not changed at all from when he met him in his previous life. Academically, he still had this fascinating research spirit.

"My old friend, you are so pitiful." Qin Tao said: "The three-dimensional method is used to design the rear turbine part. It is wrong to use it to design the zero-stage compressor."

“What?” Sergey looked at Qin Tao in surprise: “Use it in the wrong place?”

"Yes, the mathematical model of the compressor is very complicated. Taking into account the interstage air extraction and high-pressure turbine of the compressor, this three-dimensional method cannot be used at all." Qin Tao said: "You need to use more rigorous methods. Only computer simulation systems can solve this problem."

 Lao Maozi’s mathematical foundation is very solid. However, when studying complex turbines, mathematical methods may not be useful. There are complex fluid models, and relevant research can only be completed using computers.

 Lao Maozi does not use computers, but he can conduct experiments. With his rich mathematical skills and experimental research, he has still created advanced engines one after another.

Of course, they also use computers, but these are all high-end research institutes. Their factory, which specializes in manufacturing gas turbines for the navy, cannot even produce calculators, let alone advanced computers.

 Sergey was a little disappointed: "Really?"

"Yes."

 Sergey looked at the waste paper on the ground and felt a little frustrated. After working on it for a long time, he used it in the wrong place!

"Sergey, you are here just right. We hope to take away the scrap metal now." Nikolai said: "As for the exchange items, they will be sent to you as soon as possible."

After all, this is not about paying with one hand and delivering the goods with the other, so Nicholas was a little unsure at this time, not knowing whether Sergei would agree to his request.

“Everything has been packed into boxes. You can take it away at any time.” Sergey nodded without any hesitation. Apparently, he was still thinking about those things.

“Computer, where can I get a computer?” Sure enough, Sergey started mumbling again.

“The models restricted by Batumi are a bit difficult, but if it’s an ordinary computer, I still have a way.” Qin Tao spoke.

"Really? What can I do?" Sergey looked at Qin Tao with surprise.

He did not forget that when the guests from the East came for inspection for the first time, they gave them a large number of calculators. In the past few days, they threw away the slide rules and started to use calculators to work, which was very efficient.

Since the other party can get a calculator, then he can also get a computer, right?

“Well, all the waste paper you have here is useless, right? How about exchanging it with waste paper?” Qin Tao said.

 Waste paper?

 Sergey hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Yes."

 There is really a lot of waste paper accumulated in their warehouse. Ever since they started working on the first gas turbine, they have performed massive data calculations and accumulated a lot of waste paper.

If it is formal design drawings and other technical information, of course it has been sealed up. However, these waste papers are of no use, so they are just piled up. When everyone goes to the toilet, they go over and take a few pieces with them.

However, there is too much waste paper. After decades, the waste paper has not been used up. There is still a lot of waste paper.

Of course, this problem will not arise in other developing countries. Waste paper also has value. For example, used newspapers can be used to paste roofs and walls. Ordinary paper can be recycled to make toilet paper. (You cannot make toilet paper from waste newspapers. There will be too much ink and the toilet paper will be too dark.)

 However, here in Lao Maozi, there is no factory that recycles waste paper to make toilet paper. This is not because Lao Maozi attaches great importance to environmental protection and is afraid of pollution, but simply because Lao Maozi does not pay attention to it.

 So, the waste paper is either piled or kept as firewood later.

 Now, it is certainly worthwhile to use these waste papers to exchange for computers.

Of course, what Qin Tao said was a bit of a wrong answer. What the other party asked was what method Qin Tao used to get the computer. What Qin Tao said was that you give me waste paper and I will replace the computer for you. As for how to replace it, Qin Tao Did not say.

However, Sergey is a person who works **** technology and cares about other things. Since Qin Tao said there was a way to get it, he believed it. With those graphing calculators in front of him, he trusted Qin Tao.

So, led by Sergey, several people came to the warehouse. When they saw three warehouses full of waste paper, Qin Tao was extremely shocked.

The men brought by Nicholas got busy immediately, using forklifts to load the waste paper directly into the truck, and then transported it to the shipyard. The gas turbines that had been packaged were also transported away.

When the sky in the east just turned white, the cargo ship Shihu had already left the dock and slowly sailed towards the Black Sea. For them, this was also the most interesting experience. They had almost never seen such a fast loading speed. Pass.

 After seeing off the cargo ship, everyone arrived at the airport.

“Your Excellency Nicholas, thank you for your help these days. If you have an opportunity in the future, please come to China. I will definitely entertain you well.” Wu Shengli held Nicholas’s hand and said with emotion.

Zhao Ling on the side was translating simultaneously. After hearing what Wu Shengli said, Nicholas nodded: "Yes, if I have the chance, I will definitely go. I believe we will meet again."

With his hands loosened enthusiastically, Wu Shengli led his men to the plane.

 Zhao Ling stayed where she was.

“Hey, Xiaoling, have you made an agreement with the old man?” Qin Tao asked curiously.

Yesterday, I was busy all night and didn't sleep. Qin Tao didn't meet with Zhao Ling either. Zhao Ling was always with Wu Shengli.

Now, seeing that they have such a tacit understanding, it means that Zhao Ling and Wu Shengli have reported.

Zhao Ling nodded: "Yes. I don't worry about leaving you alone, and neither does the old man."

When Zhao Ling said this sentence, she felt dumbfounded. She had been with Qin Tao for a long time, and she had heard Qin Tao call Qin Baoshan an old man all day long. Now, it is so smooth!

“Don’t worry about me drinking with Lao Maozi?” Qin Tao asked.

"Yes." Zhao Ling showed a playful smile on her face. In the future, Qin Tao will drink with Lao Maozi again. Maybe she can help him? Of course, this only applies when everyone has drunk too much. When you first start drinking, you cannot change it.

 “Now, where do we go?”

Qin Tao looked at Nicholas: "Nicola, my friend, I still want to walk on the beautiful land. I am full of curiosity about the monsters on the other side of the Caspian Sea. I can let Zaitsev and the others accompany them. Shall I go over and take a look?"

To the east of the Black Sea, across a piece of land, is the Caspian Sea, which is not far from here, so Qin Tao has this idea.

Hearing Qin Tao's words, Nicholas shook his head: "This is difficult. After all, those things have a high level of confidentiality."

The Caspian Sea Monster is a popular name. Ten years ago, Western reconnaissance satellites discovered a strange thing in the Caspian Sea: It was very big, like a giant airplane, but it clung to the surface of the sea. While flying, there is a row of cylindrical jet engines in front of the nose.

This weird shape gave them the nickname Caspian Sea Monster. They even observed that one of them had a tilted cylinder on the top, similar to the one on the Glorious class. It was a huge anti-ship missile. Launcher.

After the collapse of the Red Empire, many of Lao Maozi’s killer weapons were slowly decrypted, and the West finally learned about this Caspian Sea monster, which is the ground-effect aircraft that Lao Maozi began to study in the 1960s.

It has the same transportation capacity as a ship and the same speed as an airplane, which is absolutely incredible. Fortunately, with the collapse of the Red Empire, this Caspian Sea monster has been abandoned. If it is really developed and matured by Lao Maozi, Absolutely a nightmare for Western fleets.

Now, it is indeed inappropriate for Qin Tao to go there and have a look.

 If you don’t want to go, don’t go. There are still other good things here, Lao Maozi, and I have plenty of time...

“How about my wife and I go to Foros to enjoy the sunshine and the beach?” Qin Tao asked.

 Qin Tao suddenly thought of an important question, that Grishen! After Grishen woke up, he found that most of the people had left, except for Qin Tao and Zhao Ling. Would he be suspicious?

The other party will definitely continue to follow me like a paparazzi.

 So, for the rest of the time, I won’t go anywhere. I’ll just spend my vacation here honestly. Since Zhao Ling has followed me, I have to take her to enjoy it.

 Zhao Ling blushed slightly there.

In order to explain his appearance in the military delegation, Qin Tao also revealed Zhao Ling's identity and said that the two were already in a relationship, so Nicholas was convinced.

Now, Zhao Ling chose to stay because she was really worried that Qin Tao would drink too much and have no one to take care of her. Unexpectedly, Qin Tao actually said that he wanted to go on vacation with her. Sunshine and beaches were not lacking in their shipyard, but they had always been I am busy with work, and this is really my first time traveling abroad for a vacation like this.

"Okay." Nicholas said, "I'll tell you and arrange a room for senior cadres in the sanatorium."

That's for sure. Before the red empire collapses, you still have to enjoy the privileges you should enjoy, and get the last handful of wool. Qin Tao directly pointed out that it was Foros, not Sochi or Yalta, because he had this consideration.

 Most of the territory of the Red Empire is located in high latitudes, which is relatively cold. Therefore, there are not many local tourist resorts, which are mainly distributed along the Baltic Sea coast and the Black Sea coast.

 Sochi on the dark coast is the most famous tourist destination. Especially during the Tsarist Russia era, hot springs were discovered here, and it became Lao Maozi's favorite tourist destination.

However, it is precisely because of this that Sochi is overcrowded all year round. Although Lao Maozi's supplies are already very poor, Lao Maozi's social system has not changed. In addition to fixed weekend holidays, Lao Maozi also There are two weeks of annual leave.

 Sochi has hundreds of sanatoriums, most of which are free sanatoriums built by labor unions. Therefore, if you go to Sochi, there will always be dense crowds of people on the beach. It’s similar to Beidaihe during summer vacation. Taking into account the time of June, it is almost the same as the Spring Festival train.

Lao Maozi is very open-minded. You can see a large number of people wearing three-point swimsuits on the beach. However, as soon as Lao Maozi's women get married, they will gain weight quickly. Looking around, they are all old ladies with beer bellies, which is very harmful to the eyes. .

Yalta on the Crimean Peninsula is similar, but Qin Tao chose Foros, also on the Crimean Peninsula, which is different.

 The beach in Foros is not big, but there are quite a few rocks and rolling mountains behind it. Therefore, few people choose to come here for vacation.

Foros is relatively quiet, so it is valued by many high-ranking officials. It can be said that Foros is an exclusive resort area for high-ranking officials. (A year and a few months later, it was here that Maps went on vacation and was placed under house arrest.)

It is not far from Nikolayev to Foros. In the afternoon of that day, Qin Tao and his party came to the nursing home in Foros.

The sanatorium is not large in area. It is a small two-story building. Each small building also has a small courtyard, which is very convenient for families of senior officials to come for vacation.

Standing on the second floor of the small courtyard, you can see the entire sea. When Zhao Ling stood on the balcony of the second floor, she couldn't help but let out a wow.

"It's so beautiful. The scenery here is beautiful and very quiet." Zhao Ling said.

“Yes, it’s best for honeymoon.” Qin Tao said.

Zhao Ling's face was slightly red and she looked a little nervous. Qin Tao couldn't help but feel excited and wanted to go over and kiss the side of her face. However, at this moment, a roar sounded on the sea in the distance.

A motorboat was speeding there. In front of the motorboat was a young man, and behind was a blond girl.

 (End of this chapter)