The train driver in the courtyard

Boris Ledenev came to the University of Tokyo on his own initiative, partly to avoid trouble at home.

Second, and most importantly, he believed in international friendship.

In his opinion, the older brother took the trouble to send the information and technology of growing mushrooms, but the younger brother was not only ungrateful, but also discarded it.

How could this not make him angry?
"Although we have some minor conflicts with you and have withdrawn some of our experts, this is just a minor incident. You shouldn't be so stubborn, and you shouldn't ignore the existing technology and take the risk of adopting a new route."

Ledenev had a bad temper and wanted to pick up a chair and smash Li Aiguo's head.

But when he thought of Gillotti, he decided to give this kid a chance.

As long as Factory 221 repents and returns to the arms of Big Brother, he will forgive them for what happened.

Li Aiguo had been sitting there smoking a cigar when he suddenly said something that almost made Ledenev jump up: "Comrade Ledenev, if I accuse those technical documents of being bombs and adulterating key data, what do you think?"

"Impossible!" Ledenev opened his mouth wide, not even bothering to pick up the 100-ruble cigar that fell to the ground. "Comrade Li Aiguo, I am grateful to you, but doubting my international spirit is an insult to me!"

"You are a respectable international fighter, but..." Li Aiguo held a cigar in his mouth and pointed to the north, "Where are some people?"

Ledenev was silent.

He was unwilling to admit it, but had to face the fact that some things in the north had deviated from the plans of their ancestors and even went against them.

Li Aiguo continued, "Most of that information was obtained by your predecessor, and you don't know the inside story."

"No, no, no, I don't believe they would do such a thing. Although we have conflicts, we are still brothers..." Ledenev still couldn't believe that those people would do bad things to their brothers.

But he had worked with Director Li and others for a long time, and he knew that they were simple people who would not make groundless accusations, especially on such an important matter as growing mushrooms, and they would not destroy the Great Wall.

"No, no, no, this must be a misunderstanding. Yes, it is a misunderstanding. You calculated it wrong."

At this moment, Ledenev suddenly had one last hope and grabbed Li Aiguo's arm: "There is an error in your calculation!"

"You must have heard from someone that the professors and experts at the Ninth Bureau are using new computational theories to calculate the mushroom model."

Li Aiguo smoked a cigarette and looked at him, "How about we make a bet?"

"bet?"

"If the new calculation theory does prove that your data is wrong, I hope you can keep our new technology route confidential and do your best to delay the evacuation of those professors and experts."

Li Aiguo knew that although Ledenev was an international fighter, he was a principled man and did not make excessive demands.

Ledenev had already prepared to refuse, but after hearing these two conditions, he hesitated for a moment and then nodded slowly.

"If our data is correct, then, patriotic comrade, please allow me to kick your ass hard with my leather shoes."

"Looking forward to your coming." Li Aiguo laughed twice, stood up and opened the door.

Outside.

Outside the door, Director Chen had been waiting in the cold wind for a while. Seeing Li Aiguo smiling, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he didn't know how Li Aiguo convinced Ledenev, he understood that Factory 221 might have survived a serious crisis.

"Is dinner ready?"

"It's ready. We've prepared an expert meal for you and Ledenev." Director Chen turned around and asked the cook to bring dinner over.

Li Aiguo called him and looked at Ledenev: "Dear international fighter comrade, are you interested in having a unity dinner with the masses?"

"...Of course. In fact, I have requested many times not to prepare food separately, but the comrades at the base never listened." Ledenev suddenly became interested.

It turns out that this old Russian was not being modest. Director Chen felt that he seemed to have misunderstood Ledenev.

The cafeteria at the 906 base is actually two dilapidated adobe houses with a broken wooden table in the middle.

There were several enamel bowls on the table, filled with sweet potatoes, steamed corn bread and boiled vegetables.

Although the food was simple, in that era, being able to have a full stomach was a very happy thing.

The twelve researchers who accompanied the trip were already preparing to enjoy dinner.

The twelve researchers accompanying the trip were preparing to eat, but Director Li asked everyone to wait.

Afterwards, Director Chen and the cook brought over a few steamed buns, a plate of fried dough sticks, and a plate of scrambled eggs.

"Oh, 906 is too polite." A young man reached out and grabbed a white flour bun, but was stopped by the big guy.

"Zhang Siming, put it down quickly. Do you want to make a mistake?"

Zhou Xiaomeng also reminded Zhang Siming: "This should be an expert meal, Zhang Siming, put it down first."

Zhang Siming finally came to his senses, but the steamed buns smelled really good.
He hasn't eaten any fine grains since he came to Factory 221. He just wants to eat some steamed buns. Is there anything wrong with that?
Zhang Siming felt wronged, but he held back his tears and put the steamed bun back.

Just then, a voice came from outside the door.

"Let's divide it up. I don't think Comrade Expert will mind, will he, Comrade Ledenev?"

"This is Comrade Ledenev, the Chief Advisor of the Ninth Bureau."

When the researchers saw Li Aiguo bringing in an old Russian, they didn't pay much attention and just thought the old Russian was an ordinary expert.

But when they heard the name Ledenev, the researchers were all shocked and stood up.

"Hello, Chief Consultant." Greetings rang out one after another.

Ledenev glanced at the young people and a look of doubt flashed in his eyes. What was Li Aiguo doing by bringing so many young people here?
Li Aiguo kept silent at this time, pointing at the white flour buns and said: "Comrade Ledenev, these white flour buns are distributed to everyone, what do you think?"

"Of course, we are all class brothers, regardless of status." Ledenev nodded without hesitation. In his opinion, Li Aiguo's proposal was perfectly normal.

But there are more than a dozen people in the house, but only four white flour buns. How to divide them?

Li Aiguo asked Director Chen to fetch a kitchen knife and handed it to Zhou Xiaomeng: "Comrade Zhou, you came from Shanghai, so you should have divided cakes before. Come and divide the buns the same way you divide cakes."

Zhou Xiaomeng started to feel dazed ever since Li Aiguo came in. She only came to her senses when her fingers touched the wooden handle of the kitchen knife.

This train driver looks big and strong, but he seems to be quite capable.
Zhou Xiaomeng took a deep breath, picked up the kitchen knife, and slowly cut the steamed bun. She carefully evaluated each time she cut, trying to divide it evenly.

After dividing the buns, her back was covered in sweat and she felt that this was even more difficult than dividing the most expensive cake.

The white flour buns were divided into fourteen pieces. Li Aiguo first handed one piece to Ledenev and then took one for himself.

He took a bite, and seeing the researchers staring blankly, he pointed at the bun and said, "Why aren't you eating it? Aren't you giving the chief consultant face?"

The researchers then reached out, each took a piece and put it in their mouths.

The wheat aroma of the steamed buns spread in the mouth, and everyone squinted their eyes in ecstasy.

Zhou Xiaomeng couldn't help sobbing at this time: "I...I can eat white flour buns again."

Ledenev didn't care about these little things at first, but when he saw the expressions of the researchers, his heart was silently touched.

He seemed to have returned to the war years.

At that time, in order to resist the enemy's siege, he and his comrades went without food and water for three days and three nights. It was the company commander who risked his life to find a piece of black bread.

At that time, Ledenev's expression was exactly the same as those researchers.

However, Ledenev could not remember the company commander's appearance clearly. He only remembered that the red five-pointed star on his hat was particularly bright.

Ledenev handed the remaining steamed bun to Zhou Siming: "Dear comrade, I am full."

Zhou Xiaomeng stared at the steamed bun in a daze and didn't dare to take it.

It was not until Li Aiguo reminded her that she hurriedly took the steamed bun and expressed her gratitude to Ledenev.

"Here, this steamed bun is very big, share it among everyone." Zhou Xiaomeng picked up the kitchen knife and little by little cut the steamed bun, which was not big to begin with, into more than a dozen pieces, and handed them to the researchers one by one.

Ledenev's nose felt sore, he turned his head slightly, lit a cigar and started smoking: "Patriotic comrades, with these researchers, you will eventually win."

"Yes, it's very rare for these young people to leave their hometowns and give up their superior lives to come here." Li Aiguo also lit a cigarette and pointed at the researchers: "But they are all too young, just graduated from school, and still need teachers' guidance."

"Teacher?" Ledenev felt something was wrong.

Before he could react, Li Aiguo suddenly stood up and clapped his hands. When all the researchers looked at him, he said, "Comrades, I have invited a new teacher for you. Are you willing?"

The researchers were confused by these inexplicable words at first, but then they quickly reacted and came to Ledenev's side together: "Teacher!"

They finally understood the meaning of Li Aiguo's assignment of "being a student" on the plane.

Ledenev instinctively wanted to refuse, but when he saw the pale but curious faces, he softened his heart.

These young people, like him back then, go to the most difficult areas to work with their ideals in mind.

But Ledenev thought of the order from Moscow.

"Wait a moment, I have something else I want to discuss with Comrade Patriot."

Ledenev pulled Li Aiguo aside.

Seeing this scene, the researchers' hearts were in their throats. They knew the purpose of the Ninth Bureau sending them here, but how could Ledenev disobey the orders from there?

Director Li was standing outside the window and saw this scene. He sighed slightly. It was just a little bit off.

"Director Li, Comrade Patriot has done well enough. At least he has eased Ledenev's hostility towards us. We can't ask for more." Director Chen said in a low voice.

"Yes. Even if Ledenev is on our side, he cannot risk violating discipline and provide us with help." Director Li was filled with frustration.

Ledenev is a big shot in mushroom growing, the kind that truly masters the core technology.

With his help, mushroom growing can avoid many detours and save a lot of money and time.

Inside the house at this time.

After Ledenev pulled Li Aiguo aside, he said with some embarrassment: "Aiguo, I know your purpose, but I have received an order from there that it is strictly forbidden to disclose any technology related to mushroom cultivation to you."

"This is the real reason why you have been pretending to be a monk since you came to the 906 base." Li Aiguo's mouth showed a trace of disdain: "Comrade Ledenev, is this the way the class brothers you just said are doing things?"

"I'm very sorry." Ledenev sighed and said, "But I won't betray them. I hope you can forgive me."

"I didn't ask you to betray me."

"???"

Li Aiguo pointed at the young researchers and said, "They are all your students. As a teacher, it is your professional ethics to teach them and answer their questions."

"They don't forbid me from being a teacher..." Ledenev's eyes lit up and he understood what Li Aiguo meant.

Teaching, imparting knowledge and resolving doubts are secondary to the first two points. The key is "resolving doubts". As long as students encounter difficult problems in their studies, the teacher can answer them logically.

Of course, Ledenev believed that the questions raised by the students would not directly involve the core secrets of mushroom cultivation, but perhaps they could be derived through complex calculations.

These issues are not considered violations.

Otherwise, just ban the energy conversion formula.

"Hehe, I've always dreamed of becoming a glorious teacher. I didn't expect to realize it here with you." After Ledenev figured it out, he calculated and felt that it was not against the rules, so he agreed immediately.

This old senior with an internationalist spirit is willing to help his younger brothers as long as it does not violate the rules.

The researchers did not expect that Li Aiguo could convince Ledenev with just a few words, and they were stunned for a moment. Until Li Aiguo shouted: "Come over to see the teacher."

They came to their senses and came over to greet Ledenev.

"Hello teacher."

"Okay, okay... You are the future hope of a great cause. So, the first class will be at 8:30 tomorrow morning, on Fluid Mechanics. If you don't have a textbook, let... the class monitor."

Ledenev pointed at the girl distributing the buns and asked, "What's your name?"

"Teacher, my name is Zhou Xiaomeng." Zhou Xiaomeng was so excited that her voice became clearer.

"From now on, Zhou Xiaomeng will be the class monitor. Let her go to the office with me to get the textbooks. You can copy them first." Ledenev's tone became stern. "I have strict requirements. You must bring the copied textbooks to class tomorrow."

"Yes, teacher!" the researchers answered in unison.

Just kidding, having a general consultant of this big name as a teacher is the dream of countless people.

What's more, they are responsible for "stealing" secrets.

Outside the window, Director Li was also shocked, and only came to his senses after hearing the researchers' answers.

He walked into the house and congratulated Ledenev: "Comrade Ledenev, congratulations on harvesting so many good seedlings."

"He is indeed a good candidate. I guess you have carefully selected him." Ledenev was still not happy with Director Li.

Anyone who is excluded from the confidential circle will not feel good.

"..." Director Li smiled awkwardly, "Comrade Chief Consultant, Factory 221 is busy, I have to go back. If you need anything, just look for Comrade Li Aiguo."

As he said this, he gave Li Aiguo a look, the meaning of which was very clear: the position of chief consultant would be handed over to him.

The calculation tasks in a room, the authenticity of the calculator, the person who leaked the information in Factory 221, and the codename 005 on the international train now have the added task of an assistant teacher.

As the saying goes, more tasks means less worries.

Li Aiguo agreed without hesitation.

As night fell, the entire 906 base was shrouded in darkness.

Teaching assistant Li Aiguo found a pile of draft paper from the material warehouse of the 906 base, knocked on the dormitory door, and handed it to Zhou Xiaomeng.

"Class monitor Zhou, from today on you will be responsible for writing teaching materials, taking attendance, and arranging homework for the students."

"Patriotic comrade, don't worry." Zhou Xiaomeng took the draft paper without hesitation.

Look, isn't the mission accomplished? !
So, the best way to complete a task is to delegate it to others.

Zhou Xiaomeng was indeed a capable girl. Under her arrangement, the researchers only spent most of the night to create a teaching material for themselves.

The dilapidated warehouse of the 906 base was also tidied up. Zhou Xiaomeng and two researchers dug out a large wooden board from the material warehouse and hung it on the bumpy wall of the warehouse.

Then ask the painter at the base to apply a flat and thin layer of black paint on it, and a fine blackboard will be ready.

The most abundant object in Sichuan Province is bamboo. Look, a bamboo can be made into a teaching stick.

As for desks, it is even easier to solve the problem. Use adobe to build rows of table legs, then put branches or hemp poles on them, and then paste mud on them. After the mud dries, it becomes a table.

The only problem was that this broken warehouse was leaking everywhere. Li Aiguo personally went out to find some stones and mud to block the window holes, and used wheat straw to make a straw racket shaped like an inverted ping-pong paddle to block the door hole.

"That's about it. It's a little dark in the classroom, but the Materials Department is already purchasing kerosene lamps." Zhou Xiaomeng was so tired that beads of sweat appeared on her white forehead.

She raised her hand and wiped it, leaving a mark of black and gray on her forehead.

"Comrade Aiguo, why are you looking at me like that?" Zhou Xiaomeng raised her head and saw Li Aiguo staring at her with surprise, and she realized that something was wrong.

She shone a light into the broken glass, let out a cry, and ran away quickly.

"Shame on you, Zhou Xiaomeng. How could you make a fool of yourself in front of Driver Li?"

Li Aiguo stretched out his hand to stop her, but his fingers froze in mid-air.

"Monitor Zhou, I was just about to ask, where are the students' chairs?"

"What's wrong with this girl?"

Li Aiguo may be able to find a solution on his own, but it is impossible for Li Aiguo to find a solution on his own.

He walked out of the warehouse and his eyes fell on the chair under Director Chen's butt.

Director Chen: “.”

*****
At 8:30 the next morning, Ledenev entered the classroom carrying the textbooks.

"Stand up!" Following the clear voice of class monitor Zhou Xiaomeng, the students stood up together.

"Hello teacher!"

Ledenev looked around. Although the classroom was very decent, it was not easy to turn it into this state in just one night.

"Please take a seat."

“Now let’s go to class.”

Outside the window, Li Aiguo saw Ledenev pick up the teaching stick, then he turned around and went back to the office with his hands behind his back.

The class monitor Zhou Xiaomeng is in charge of the study class affairs, and our Li Aiguo cannot sit idle either.

He needed to find a way to cleverly integrate those confidential questions into the students' questions.

This requires the cooperation of Director Deng of the Ninth Bureau and those veteran researchers.

Li Aiguo picked up the phone: "Please connect me to Room 1 of the Ninth Bureau."

Since the route of self-reliance was clearly expressed above, all resources within the Ninth Bureau have been used on the new computing route, and progress has been extremely rapid.

Today, professors and experts from Rooms 1, 2 and 3, under the leadership of Professor Zhou, have used the "artificial viscosity method" proposed by von Neumann to establish a solution to the fluid mechanics equations.

Currently, the program team is compiling a program to solve the fluid mechanics equations using von Neumann's "artificial viscosity method" based on the "artificial subcritical method".

As long as the program is compiled, combined with Professor Huang’s characteristic line method, it is enough to build our own big mushroom model.

In the evening, the professors and experts from the Ninth Bureau took a rare break to relax and celebrate the achievements made that day.

At this time, Director Deng walked in.

"Double happiness, we have double happiness today."

"What's wrong, Old Deng? Has Professor Zhou made a breakthrough?" Professor Zou from Room 2 asked while eating a steamed bun.

"Not yet. It's Commissioner Li. He has achieved great results again."

"Results?"

The professors and scholars felt strange.

They have already learned from Director Li that Li Aiguo has secured the chief consultant's support. Could there be any other results?
"Right now, the chief consultant is giving a lecture to our researchers. Expert Li asked us to compile our ideas and problems encountered in mushroom cultivation into questions. The chief consultant will answer them. Is this a great achievement?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the professors and experts' eyes lit up.

With the cooperation of the general consultant, the pressure on them can be reduced by half.

"At first, we took turns to do the work for the chief counsel, but he always refused. It was Commissioner Li who found a way."

The professors and experts from the Ninth Bureau realized that this was a rare opportunity, and after dinner they did not even take a rest.

Working overtime all night, I integrated the problems that needed to be solved into a series of ordinary problems.

In this world, some are happy and some are sad.

The Ninth Innings was very excited about the rich results they had achieved.

But Zhao Jitian in the preparatory office had a good life.

Since Director Xu from the Preparatory Office returned to Factory 221 and announced the decision in Haizi, the atmosphere in Factory 221 has changed.

Zhao Jitian was not panicked at first.

Zhao Jitian thought he had grasped the weaknesses of Director Li and the leaders of the Ninth Bureau - they were particularly fond of uniting and were particularly naive when it came to management.

He had made mistakes before, but as long as he pretended to apologize and made self-reflection, Director Li and his gang would always let him go.

But this time it was different.

Zhao Jitian spent two days writing a very sincere letter of apology, but was eventually temporarily suspended from his post.

Even so, Zhao Jitian did not panic.

After all, he believed that he was on the side of justice and that the setbacks were only temporary.

As long as the wind direction changes, he can still ride on the wind.

As for the call to Sichuan Province, Zhao Jitian was not panicked.

He used the dedicated line in the confidential information room and no one noticed.

but.

Zhao Jitian was now completely panicked because he found that he was being followed.

It’s not that Zhao Jitian has experience in anti-tracking, but the person who was tracking him had no intention of hiding his whereabouts at all.

For example, now Zhao Jitian has entered the toilet.

The man in the gray Zhongshan suit who had been following him for most of the morning just followed him straight into the toilet.

The man in the gray Zhongshan suit did not give in, but stared at him straight.

"What are you doing? I didn't make any mistakes. Why do you treat me like this?"

At this moment, Zhao Jitian had completely forgotten his slogan of "Rather make a mistake than let it go" and was furious in the toilet.

The man in the gray Zhongshan suit just stood there, staring at him.

It made him feel uneasy, but he didn't make any unnecessary moves.

"I, I'm going to sue you guys!" Zhao Jitian was no longer in the mood to let them off and walked out angrily.

As he reached the door, he was stopped by the guards.

"Director Zhao, Director Li and Director Xu have issued an order that you have a study mission. In order to ensure that you can study better, you cannot leave here for the time being."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jitian's face changed drastically.

In a sense, he was under house arrest!

(End of this chapter)