Traveling Back to the 1960s: The Entire Internet Teaches Me How to Build Missiles

That evening, dozens of bowls of braised pork were laid out on the table in the canteen of the first division, in front of a group of people led by Captain Mu, Jiang Weimin, Zhou Yunxiao and a group of technical backbones.

The outer ring consisted of the base's engineers, railway soldiers, and motor transport comrades, commonly known as non-technical personnel.

The sound of swallowing saliva could be heard from time to time, but no one touched their chopsticks for a long time.

At this moment, Ye Ling, Staff Officer Xu, and Political Commissar Sun arrived upon hearing the news and entered the canteen.

The first division commander, Mu Chunsheng, instinctively shouted, "Stand up—"

Everyone stood up in unison.

According to the base's regulations, it is not necessary to salute when you see a leader in the canteen.

But today's date was too special, and the situation was rather awkward, so Captain Mu went to consult with the leaders:

"Reporting to the commander, the braised pork is ready... but... the comrades from the launch team, technical team, and measurement team refuse to touch it, insisting on sharing it with other comrades..."

When Ye Ling returned to the base with military rations in the afternoon, he specifically emphasized that, apart from the rationed rice and wheat flour, non-staple foods such as pork, eggs, sesame oil, and canned fruit could only be supplied to experts and technicians.

That's why we're in this stalemate now.

The technicians looked at the bowls of braised pork, too embarrassed to touch them, while the non-technical staff dared not eat them and could only watch with envy.

After listening to Captain Mu's words, Ye Ling quickly understood. He cleared his throat and said to the non-technical staff present:

"Comrades, it's not that I'm unreasonable or heartless, but rules are rules. This rice, flour, and other food supplies we have are truly hard-earned!"

"The frontline technicians work very hard. They rack their brains to do scientific research and design. It's a very mentally taxing job. Their brains are the most precious treasures of the base and the Science and Technology Commission."

"Therefore, Director Chen repeatedly emphasized that their quality of life must be given priority. To be honest, even I, the chief of staff, and the political commissar have to eat steamed buns and drink porridge, just like you."

As she spoke, Ye Ling sniffed the air and said enviously, "To be honest, I haven't had braised pork in a long time. I've almost forgotten what pork tastes like!"

After saying that, he laughed self-deprecatingly, then couldn't help but swallow.

Captain Mu brought over the braised pork, saying, "Sir, please have a bowl! It's alright!"

Zhou Yunxiao, with great insight, handed the chopsticks to Ye Ling.

"Sir, have a bowl!"

Almost everyone was making a fuss.

Ye Ling gazed at the bowl of braised pork right in front of him. The pieces of pork, with their alternating layers of fat and lean meat, were glossy red and oily, tender and juicy, covered with a rich sauce that emitted an enticing aroma.

He could almost picture the meat entering his mouth, its rich yet not greasy texture, and the juicy sheen.

Ye Ling quickly waved his hand, trying to control himself, and said, "Thank you, thank you everyone. But... rules are rules. Even if Director Chen and Deputy Director Ping were here, they wouldn't be allowed to eat a single bite!"

Captain Mu was about to persuade him further when Ye Ling said with a serious expression:

"Alright, everyone sit down and eat. No one is allowed to mention this again. I made a solemn promise to Director Chen: if any non-technical personnel at the base, including myself, the Chief of Staff, and the Political Commissar, were to eat even a small amount of meat, I would be dismissed from all my positions. Are you trying to get me to make a mistake?"

With things already said to this extent, no one dared to offer any further advice.

Ye Ling glanced at everyone, then waved his hand and said:

"Comrades from the launch team, technical team, and measurement team, eat with peace of mind! I hope you eat your way to good health and sharp minds, to develop the drive for diligent research, the courage to overcome all difficulties, and the confidence to complete Project 596."

"Now, on my command, everyone sit down! Eat the meat!"

This time, no one hesitated. Under the supervision of several leaders, the bowls of braised pork on the table were finally devoured by the technicians.

Ye Ling waited until everyone finished dinner before smiling with satisfaction. He patted his bottom and left with the chief of staff and political commissar, calling Zhou Yunxiao away before departing.

On the way, Ye Ling told Staff Officer Xu, "Tomorrow, go to the logistics department and the mess hall to check if any units at any level have intercepted this batch of grain that arrived today. If there was any interception during the distribution process... don't report to me, just give them some travel expenses and fire them!"

Staff Officer Xu nodded solemnly, "I believe our comrades would not do such a thing... If they do, we will not tolerate it!"

After Staff Officer Xu and Political Commissar Sun left, Ye Ling took Zhou Yunxiao into the office building alone.

Unexpectedly, instead of going to the main office, they turned and went up to the cadre archives room in the northeast corner of the second floor.

Secretary Yue, who was in charge of the archives, quickly saluted and greeted him.

Ye Ling nodded, then asked, "Is all the information ready?"

"Ready, Ye Ling."

As she said this, Secretary Yue, who had her hair in two braids, secretly glanced at Zhou Yunxiao, seemingly a little curious.

Zhou Yunxiao was also curious as to why he had been called to the archives.

He saw Secretary Yue open the cadre file cabinet, take out a file, and hand it to Ye Ling.

Then she brought over another card. Zhou Yunxiao knew that this kind of card was to be put in the file, and it was either a reward or a punishment.

But he hasn't made any disciplinary mistakes lately... so that must be a reward, right? He's done a good job translating the materials again?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Ye Ling first took out Zhou Yunxiao's cadre resume and glanced at it. He came from a clean family, had an engineering diploma from the Moscow Aviation Institute, his father was a worker, and his brother was an air force pilot. He had a very clean background.

Then, he took out a piece of paper and pushed it over.

Zhou Yunxiao glanced down and his expression turned serious.

"Request for Instructions on the Reorganization of Comrade Zhou Yunxiao into the Military Cadre Staff"

Comrade Zhou Yunxiao served at the Dongfeng Air Base for a long time, providing guidance on missile test and launch technology and being responsible for crucial technical support and equipment management. His work was highly classified...

To unify leadership, strengthen organizational discipline, and facilitate the execution of major tests and duty assignments, it was decided, after discussion, to formally transfer Comrade Zhou Yunxiao from a local cadre position to the military.

Zhou Yunxiao was stunned and said, "This is... asking me to enlist? There's a call to reduce the size of the military right now, and many people submit reports every year but get rejected..."

It should be noted that since the last battle, the entire army has been reducing its personnel and has stopped expanding its ranks.

Unless it is necessary or special, people basically have no chance of obtaining military status and are all ordinary local residents.

Even in the technical team of the first division, all the technical personnel's files only say that they are from the Fifth Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense, and have no connection with the base.

Ye Ling gave a faint smile.

"You're different from them. You were specially recruited and promoted! The materials you translated, if classified according to the three levels of top secret, confidential, and secret, would all be top secret!"

"Therefore, in view of your outstanding performance and your significant contributions in the previous Dongfeng-1 mission, the higher authorities have approved it."

"Starting today, you will be transferred to the active duty officer staff, but your administrative affiliation will still be with the Fifth Academy and under the jurisdiction of President Qian. However, your work permit will be replaced with an officer's certificate, and your allowance and meal allowance will also be changed to the officer's standard."

"Now, on behalf of the base, I'm here to ask for your opinion: do you agree to adjust the personnel files and organizational affiliation of the cadres?"

Zhou Yunxiao could not possibly decline such a tremendous opportunity; he immediately stood up straight and said:

"I obey the organization's decision and am willing to accept all arrangements!"

Ye Ling smiled and nodded, "Okay, it's settled then. Once the official documents are issued, your uniform and rank will also be issued. Secretary Yue, please help him with the formalities..."

When Zhou Yunxiao left the government building and returned to his dormitory, his head was still spinning.

I thought that copying those materials might earn me a third-class merit or even a second-class merit, but I never expected to be specially recruited into the army!

Viewers watching the entire live stream were sending sarcastic comments:

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Good grief, I thought at most they'd give you a certificate and a few pounds of candy, but you actually managed to snag a military membership?

[Do you really think this is just a simple enlistment? The anchor has translated so many top-secret documents; he knows way too much. This is practically putting him on a protection list!]

[The end of the universe is the official system; this isn't just a transfer of files, it's like being granted a get-out-of-jail-free card!]

[The host needs to control their facial expressions; their mouth is practically stretched to the back of their head!]