A doctor who travels through two eras

Huadu Railway Station

There was a passenger train parked on the railroad tracks, but this passenger train was quite special. From the locomotive to the carriages at the back, all of them were transported by Lin Sanqi from another time and space.

But it was this train of second-hand cars that caused a great sensation in that era.

In the 1950s and 1960s, almost all domestic locomotives were steam locomotives.

This type of locomotive was very popular among young intellectuals decades later, who thought that the rhythmic puffs of steam as the train started were very romantic.

Even the black chimney on top of the train is poetic.

But anyone who has ridden on this type of train knows that when the steam engine starts, the black coal smoke floats toward the carriages behind, and not only does it have a pungent smell, but soon the carriages are filled with dust.

It’s not so bad in winter because you can close the windows, but in summer it’s really suffocating.

If the train enters a tunnel, the hot steam and soot will be an even greater disaster.

Not only was the locomotive bad, but the carriages were equally bad.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just look at the seats. They are either made of wood or wood covered with a layer of artificial leather, and they feel hard to sit on.

Moreover, all the seats are designed at a 90-degree angle, and there is no support for the waist.

Why was it said that business trips were a torture in that era? Not to mention the nauseating odors in the carriage, just sitting on the seat for several days and nights would make your waist break.

What, you want to buy a sleeper? Do you have money? Are you qualified?

So what if it's a sleeper? The floorboards are still hard, and sleeping on them plus the shaking of the train will shake your bones apart.

However, the 50 train carriages that Lin Sanqi transported this time were different. All of them were air-conditioned carriages, and all of the carriages were equipped with LED lights, which made them as bright as day at night.

The soft chair was extremely comfortable to sit on.

Of course, this comfort is judged by the standards of the 2015s. In the minds of travelers in , these chairs are still very stiff.

Director Teng of the Huadu Railway Bureau was excitedly introducing the following to Lin Sanqi:
“Commissioner Lin, your imported carriages are so high-end, stable and comfortable to sit on, so we decided to launch the country’s first air-conditioned express train.

With the diesel locomotive you sent, it used to take three days and three nights to get from Huadu to the capital, but now it only takes two days and two nights, and the speed has also increased from 50 kilometers per hour to 80 kilometers per hour.

Lin Sanqi was somewhat puzzled:
"That's not right. You've increased the speed by two-thirds, so how come the operating time has only been reduced by one-third?"

Director Fuji laughed and explained:
“Commissioner Lin, you don’t know this. When we were testing the car from Bao’an to Huadu, there was no car on the road. We went directly there, so our speed was incredibly fast.

But the entire journey from Huadu to the capital is 2300 kilometers, passing through several provinces along the way. This railway is very busy, and it is impossible for us to use the entire section, so we need to stop at each station. "

Lin Sanqi thought of the direct train in the future and asked:

"Director Teng, I see there are still a lot of passengers going from Huadu to the capital, and they are all full. So you can set it up so that it only stops at the provincial capital station and does not stop at the small stations in between. Wouldn't it be faster this way?"

Director Fuji continued to explain patiently:
"Your idea is actually quite good, but it is not practical. Trains nowadays are all single-track, that is, there is only one track for both trains to and from the railway. What if two trains meet? If only one train is allowed to pass, the railway will be paralyzed.

Why are there so many train stations now? There is a small station every few kilometers. It is to avoid traffic jams. So the speed cannot be increased. We are now trying to stop at large stations as much as possible to shorten the travel time. "

Lin Sanqi thought to himself that he was indeed an amateur.

It is best for laymen not to interfere in other people's professional fields. That is not guidance, but trouble.

At this time, Director Teng led Lin Sanqi to the last carriage of the train.

"Commissioner Lin, to thank you for your help in our railway system, we have specially applied for a special train carriage just for you. Let's go up and take a look."

Lin Sanqi's eyes lit up.

Speaking of trains, he had even taken high-speed trains and soft sleeper trains, but this kind of "special train carriage" was his first time. Generally, those who could sit in this kind of carriage were very high-ranking. With curiosity and excitement, Lin Sanqi followed Director Teng and boarded the special train.

"Commissioner Lin, look, this special train carriage was brought from the Soviet Union. Take a look at the interior decoration. Isn't it luxurious?"

Lin Sanqi looked at the wooden interior of the entire carriage, coupled with European-style decorations. It was absolutely luxurious and would be considered luxurious even in 2015.

"Commissioner Lin, look, this is the reception area, with sofas, coffee tables, and lamps. There is also a refrigerator in these cabinets, where food and various alcoholic beverages are stored. This is a private room with a large bed, specially for rest..."

Lin Sanqi visited the place like a country bumpkin, thinking that everyone really wants to be a leader. Look how happy it is to be a leader.

"Director Fuji, can I take this special train? Will I make a mistake? And I'm the only one in such a big carriage. How embarrassing."

Director Fuji continued to smile:
"Commissioner Lin, you are now the mainstay of our railway system. We will need to ask you for help in many ways in the future. Anything related to you will be our priority.

One special train is nothing, and we just added one at the back of a normal passenger train. It is not considered a mistake, so you can sit on it with confidence.

But our minister wants me to say something. Last time you said you would help solve the diesel problem, hey, is there any progress on this now?"

Lin Sanqi thought, wow, he was waiting here. He really thought he was a money-giving boy.

"Director Fuji, the situation is this: the demand for diesel and gasoline in the country is extremely high right now, and all walks of life are short of oil. If I were to rely on myself to smuggle some diesel in, it wouldn't solve the problem, don't you think?"

Director Teng nodded. Not to mention Lin Sanqi, even if Brother Changxing came, he would not be able to supply gasoline and diesel to the whole country.

"So my idea is that it is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish. I have been thinking of ways to help build a few oil refineries in China, including a full set of machinery and equipment. Then we can refine oil ourselves and don't need to rely on others for anything."

Director Fuji clapped his hands and said:

"Commissioner Lin is right. We should have our own refinery. I'll leave this matter to Commissioner Lin. If you really build a refinery, the country will not treat you unfairly. You have to hurry up on this matter."

At this time, the station bell rang, and Director Fuji waved his hand, and a staff member behind him carried up two boxes.

"Commissioner Lin, here are some braised meats and drinks. You've been on this journey for two days and two nights. Time will pass faster if you eat and drink. Also, when we arrive at some major provincial capital stations, staff will bring up meals to ensure that you, my distinguished guest, don't go hungry. It's time for me to get off the train."

Lin Sanqi shook his hand and said, "Thank you very much, comrades in the railway system. Haha."

The train started moving quickly, but even with a brand new locomotive, it could not exceed 100 miles per hour.

In the eyes of others, this speed can be described as "flying", but in Lin Sanqi's eyes it is terribly slow. Two days and two nights can be considered long, but also slow.

After a while, the conductor walked through the carriage, greeted Lin Sanqi, and then left.

When Lin Sanqi was the only one left, he looked left and right, and finally jumped onto the bed. Soon he fell asleep to the sound of the train.

After 2 days.

Lin Sanqi finally stepped onto the platform of Beijing Railway Station.

After leaving the train station, Lin Sanqi took a bus to the Capital Infectious Disease Hospital outside Dongzhimen. He now also serves as the director of this hospital.

Lin Sanqi's return instantly caused a sensation in the entire hospital.

First of all, Lin Sanqi is the dean. The boss is back, so whether you like it or not, you must follow the crowd to welcome him.

Secondly, Lin Sanqi is the founding president of the hospital and the inventor of the quadruple therapy for tuberculosis, so despite his young age, his prestige is still quite high.

In particular, the chief doctors of the Infectious Disease Hospital were all overseas doctors who were called back from the countryside by Lin Sanqi, and the others were doctors who were laid off from the original Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Lin Sanqi is their lifesaver, and naturally no one else can replace him. (End of this chapter)