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Chapter 1319 Phase I Project Water Supply
Seeing the two happy, Lin Hao poured cold water on them again:
"The funding problem has been solved, but the problems of the Red Flag Canal have not been completely solved."

"Any other questions?" Li Mingyang asked immediately.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie suddenly realized what was happening, then slapped his forehead and said, "I almost forgot about the important matter!"

Seeing Li Mingyang looking at him, Lin Jie quickly explained:

"We're running out of cement at the construction site, and the progress is getting slower and slower. That's why I came back to talk to you about the funding issue!"

"Now that the funding problem is solved, let's hurry up and buy cement!" Lin Jie said, preparing to go to the Finance Bureau Director to ask for money.

At this moment, Lin Hao stopped Lin Jie, shook his head, and said:
"My dear Secretary Lin, even if you have money, you shouldn't spend it like this. If you continue to spend it like this, let alone three million, even thirty million wouldn't be enough for you to squander!"

“Exactly!” Li Mingyang nodded in agreement, then asked Lin Hao, “Engineer Lin, do you have any ideas on how to save money?”

"Yes, yes, Xiao Lin, just tell us what you think we can do, and we'll definitely find a way to solve it!" Lin Jie asked expectantly.

Lin Hao nodded, then explained his solution:
"Secretary Lin, cement is a common consumable. If we rely entirely on purchasing it, our funds will be far from sufficient!"

So I came up with two solutions. One was to rely on our own resources and immediately start using traditional methods to produce cement.

There's no need to worry about the technology in this area. Apart from the slightly higher fuel consumption, it's actually no less advanced than factory-made cement!

"The key is that Linxian County has limestone and clay, which can be sourced locally, solving the immediate problem and greatly reducing the cost of capital."

“On the other hand!” He paused, then lowered his voice and said, “I’ll try to find a way through some private channels.”

"My old classmate in Beijing might be able to help us get a small cement production equipment set, which can be a key supplement for us to increase output and quality."

Lin Jie gripped Lin Hao's hand tightly: "That's great! The county committee is fully supporting the traditional production method, providing manpower and land as needed."

"As for the equipment... Xiao Lin, the people of Linxian will remember this favor!"

"I think so!" Li Mingyang said with a smile.

"Xiao Lin is like a lifesaver for us. Whenever we encounter difficulties, Xiao Lin always manages to find a solution for us!"

Soon, under Lin Hao's guidance, the first batch of earthen cement kilns began to smoke at the foot of the Taihang Mountains, and the migrant workers learned to identify the proportions of raw materials and control the temperature.

Meanwhile, after the successful firing of the cement using the traditional method, Lin Hao secretly transferred some key small equipment components from the equipment he had collected from abroad, and had the command headquarters send people to receive them under the guise of support from his classmates in Beijing.

With Lin Hao's support, the first phase of the project progressed rapidly, and soon it was January 27, 1960, which was New Year's Eve.

The 19-kilometer-long Hongqi Canal Phase I project, a "man-made river in the sky" soaked in countless drops of sweat and wisdom, has finally ushered in the historic moment of trial water supply.

The main venue for the water diversion ceremony was set up at the head of the canal, and all county leaders, including Lin Jie, Li Mingyang, Lin Hao, and Sun Shihou, attended.

Before the sluice gates were opened, the group gathered together and chatted. Reflecting on the past two months of construction, Li Mingyang remarked with emotion:

"We originally thought that the Hongqi Canal would be operational before the end of the year, but now the first phase of the dam has barely been completed."

"It seems our previous assumptions were too simplistic and overly optimistic!"

Old Sun nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, we were too optimistic. We thought about it for three months at first, but we didn't expect it to be so difficult to fix."

Lin Jie also felt a little guilty, but still cheered himself up and encouraged her:
"Comrades, we must all be aware that there will only be more difficulties ahead, and we must be prepared for a protracted battle!"

"Fortunately, the first phase of the project was completed smoothly, bringing us one step closer to finishing the Hongqi Canal!" After saying that, Lin Jie looked at Lin Hao and asked:
"Xiao Lin, how long do you estimate it will take to complete the Hongqi Canal?"

Looking at the head of the Red Flag Canal and the people from Lin County arriving one after another, Lin Hao said with some concern:

"At our current pace, it is estimated that it will take two years to complete the entire main canal of the Hongqi Canal."

"And this is just the main artery. The subsequent construction of three main canals, eighteen branch canals, and the distribution canals, farm canals, and field canals throughout the county will take seven to eight years to complete and form the entire irrigation system into operational capability."

Lin Hao's words were not an exaggeration. Following the original historical trajectory, without his intervention, the first phase of the project alone would have taken eight months!
The second phase of the project was carried out in secret due to drought and other reasons.

The entire massive Hongqi Canal project took ten years to complete.

The reason why the first phase of the project could be completed in just over two months is primarily due to Lin Hao's involvement.

With his advanced engineering management skills and understanding of the plot, he cleared countless obstacles for the project in advance, including cognitive, political, and technical ones.

The systematically trained technical staff became the backbone of the construction site, preventing blind construction.
By preparing key materials such as steel, cement, and tools in advance, the project was ensured to proceed without interruption.

The well-prepared construction plan and the sufficient number of technical personnel saved the migrant workers countless detours and greatly increased their efficiency.

However, the people in front of them were unaware of the intricacies involved. After listening to Lin Hao's long-term plan and considering the long construction period and astronomical costs, the atmosphere became even more tense, and their faces were filled with worry.

Lin Jie turned his gaze to Lin Hao, asking with a hint of hope:
"Comrade Lin Hao, is there... no way to speed it up even more?"

He had only intended to give it a try, but to his surprise, Lin Hao pondered for a moment and then actually nodded and said:
"You know what, I actually came up with an idea during this time!"

Lin Hao's words startled everyone, and then they looked at Lin Hao with shining eyes and asked:
"It's true!"

"any solution?"

"Engineer Lin, hurry up and tell us!" everyone asked impatiently.

Lin Hao took a deep breath and then said:

"I am currently reviewing this plan. If it is feasible, the overall Hongqi Canal project will not be reduced, but the amount of work on the main canal is expected to be reduced by about one-third."

"What method?" everyone asked in unison, their eyes regaining their light.

"I'm still working hard to calculate the specific feasibility data and construction details. We'll hold a meeting to discuss them in detail once we have a mature plan," Lin Hao replied cautiously.

"Great! That's wonderful!" Although the details are still unknown, Lin Hao has never disappointed people. His words were enough to rekindle everyone's confidence and hope.

The gates were set to open at 12 o'clock. Lin Hao glanced at the time; it was already 11:50. He then smiled and said:

"The floodgates are about to open! Secretary Lin, why don't you go up and say a few words to boost everyone's morale?"

Although no higher-level leaders were present, thousands of people and all the construction workers who rushed to the scene after hearing the news completely surrounded the area near the sluice gate.

Lin Jie stood in front of the crowd and delivered a brief but powerful mobilization speech.

He didn't use many fancy words; he simply reviewed the hardships of the past two months, thanked every builder for their contributions, and looked forward to the joy of water flowing to their doorsteps.

"...Now, let's bring the Zhanghe River home with our own hands! Everyone, please!"

Lin Jie shouted loudly, and together with everyone, they began the countdown:
Five! Four!

"three!"

"two!"

"one!"

"Open the sluice gate! Release the water!" Lin Hao's booming voice gave the final command.

Lin Jie, along with Li Mingyang, Sun Shihou, and all other members of the county committee, stepped forward together, gripped the heavy gate hoist handle, and turned it with all their might.

The gears clanged as they meshed, and the massive iron gate slowly rose.

In an instant, the turbid Zhanghe River, which had been gathering momentum for a long time, plunged into the new channel like a yellow dragon breaking free from its cage, and flowed towards the land of Linxian County along the predetermined route.

"The water is coming!"

"The Zhanghe River is flowing!"

The crowd erupted in cheers! Cheers, shouts, cries, and the sound of rushing water mingled together, shaking the entire valley.

The elderly people knelt shakily by the canal, cupping the murky water in their hands, tears streaming down their faces.

The children ran and laughed along the canal bank, chasing the water, while the members of the Iron Girls team embraced and wept.

At this moment, all the hardships, sacrifices, and controversies seemed to have received the richest reward, and inspired everyone's determination to continue building the Red Flag Canal.

After the water supply test was successful, the county committee members immediately went to the command center, and Lin Jie called his superiors to report the good news.

Through the phone receiver, Lin Jie tried hard to suppress his excitement and said:
"Secretary Fang! I have some fantastic news to report to you! The first phase of our Hongqi Canal project has just been successfully completed and put into operation!"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Fang on the other end of the phone was overjoyed and then said with satisfaction:
"Great! Comrade Lin Jie, on behalf of the provincial leaders, I congratulate you! Congratulations to all the comrades who worked on the canal!"

"Thank you, Secretary Fang!" Lin Jie said with pride.

"The successful trial run fully demonstrates that our Hongqi Canal plan is feasible, scientific, and reasonable!"

"Moreover, the construction quality of this phase has withstood the test without any problems!"

"I hope you will guard against arrogance and impetuosity, continue your efforts, and strive for even greater victories!" Secretary Fang encouraged, then changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat serious as he reminded them:

"However, Comrade Lin Jie, there is something I must remind you of again: the nationwide food shortage is still worsening."

"The Red Flag Canal is such a massive project, feeding tens of thousands of people. You must be extremely careful with the food supply and absolutely cannot afford any mistakes!"

Lin Jie's heart sank, and he immediately assured her:
"Secretary Fang, rest assured, we will definitely treat the grain issue as a top priority and will never dare to be careless!"

"Yes, it's good that you're aware of this!" Secretary Fang's tone softened, and he revealed another piece of good news:
"Also, I contacted the journalists stationed in Henan. They are very interested in your Red Flag Canal and are preparing to conduct on-site investigations and interviews."

"This is also another form of support from the province for your work in Linxian County, to promote your spirit of self-reliance!"

"That's wonderful! Thank you for your support, Secretary Fang! We will definitely cooperate fully, and I will personally take charge of the reception!" Lin Jie said excitedly.

Before Lin Jie's smile could fully bloom after hanging up the phone, it rang urgently again.

This time, it was Deputy Secretary Yu of the Prefectural Party Committee who took the initiative to call.

"Comrade Lin Jie, I heard that the first phase of your hub project has been successfully tested. I congratulate you."

However, Deputy Secretary Yu's voice didn't seem to convey much joy:
"But this is only the first step in a long journey. The work ahead will be even more arduous."

Before Lin Jie could respond, Deputy Secretary Yu emphasized his stance:

"I remind you again that the national food shortage is becoming increasingly serious. Your project is so large, you must act within your means."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie's smile gradually faded. Deputy Secretary Yu's words were a subtle reminder, hoping that he would abandon the construction of the Red Flag Canal.

But having come this far, how could he possibly give up? So Lin Jie replied directly:
"Don't worry, Deputy Secretary Yu. We have kept your and Secretary Fang's instructions on the grain issue in mind and will be extremely cautious."

"Hmm." Deputy Secretary Yu was somewhat dissatisfied with this answer, so he added:

"Also, blasting and breaking rocks is extremely dangerous. Safety is of paramount importance, and we absolutely cannot allow any accidents to happen."

"Yes, we will always be vigilant about security!"

After hanging up the phone with Deputy Secretary Yu, Lin Jie walked out of the temporary command post, where Li Mingyang, Sun Shihou, Lin Hao, and others who were waiting outside immediately surrounded him.

"Old Lin, tell me quickly, what did the leaders say?" Sun Shihou asked impatiently.

Lin Jie let out a breath and expressed both her joy and pressure:
"Both leaders offered their congratulations, but also emphasized two key issues: food security and safety!"

These words immediately resonated with all the officials present.

The committee member in charge of logistics frowned and took over the conversation, saying:

"Secretary Lin, speaking of grain, this year most of the fields in our Lin County have almost no harvest, and the situation is very serious."

"As the saying goes, even a family with ten thousand dan of grain cannot withstand a situation where only food is spent and no food is earned! The pressure on migrant workers' food subsidies is too great."

Director Luo of the Water Resources Bureau nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, the food issue must be taken very seriously."

"Another issue is safety. Although no fatal accidents have occurred yet, quite a few people are injured by falling rocks or tools every day on the construction site, putting a lot of pressure on the medical team."

Listening to everyone's reports, the joy of success was quickly overshadowed by the cold reality.

Lin Jie looked around at his comrades-in-arms, his gaze finally settling on the ceaselessly flowing canal water, and said in a deep voice:

"Comrades, the leader's words are very clear, and everyone's difficulties are real."

"Today's successful water supply is only the first step in a long journey. The road ahead will be longer and more difficult."

"But the water has already flowed this far, so there's no reason for us to turn back! Let's keep going!"

"it is good!"

"make persistent efforts!"

The crowd responded enthusiastically, their eyes regaining their resolve. Looking at the water flowing into Linxian County, they spoke with unwavering confidence.