128 : 40 year old solution
“Boss, please go.”
“Please take good care of the construction while I am away.”
“Don’t worry, boss. Please bring a crane.”
Deputy director Danchunggi and the staff saw me off and clenched their fists.
As they worked, they realized how important cranes were.
They keep delivering 50-ton blocks from Yeongdo, Busan, but if you can’t move them to the right place after putting them on the dock, you’re out of luck.
Honestly, no matter how you do one or two, if it exceeds 100 tons, it becomes a weight that cannot be handled by manpower.
Looking at the speed at which the blocks are actually stacking up, the crane must have been the most disappointing thing.
“I didn’t bring the crane, but the crane’s pole… No, that’s it. We’ll start installing the crane and assembling the blocks at the same time, so make sure to train your staff. No more practice.”
“Yes, boss.”
In the meantime, those with shipyard experience are in Yeongdo, and veterans who have been trained in England and Japan will join when full-scale assembly begins, so general welder training was in full swing here.
“Secretary Ki, would you like to go to Changwon?”
“Yes, boss. Oh, isn’t that the airport?”
“I have some time left until I go through the departure procedure, so I’m going to take a short look around. Let’s set off.”
“Yes, boss. Please close your eyes.”
Thanks to secretary Ki, I fell asleep for the first time in a long time.
***
“You have arrived.”
“Yes, boss. We currently have a total of 85 manpower at the institute, and we are continuing to recruit them.”
After Secretary Ki joined the secretariat, information organization became much cleaner.
‘Has it been two months since Old Man Hwang came down?”
The building was more like a factory than a laboratory.
In fact, in this era, how many buildings can be seen as research institutes to the eyes of 21st century humans?
“President Woo, you have come a long way. Come inside.”
“Old Man Hwang… No, Director Hwang. How have you been?”
“Hahaha, can’t you see? Working with young people after a long time gives me a lot of energy and it feels good.”
Hwang’s expression was very good.
A lively atmosphere was felt throughout the laboratory.
Occasionally, I came with the intention of showing my face and taking care of the morale of the employees, but they were already doing well.
Contrary to its appearance, the inside of the building resembled a laboratory.
Various tools and facilities were lined up, and above all, technical data was well organized.
It was well classified by subject, reminiscent of a library, and there were several large blackboards and desks for discussion.
“When the cold wind blows, you should start with a cup of hot tea. Even if you look around, look around later.”
Old Man Hwang took my hand and took me to a place I didn’t know whether it was a break room or a conference room.
Through the window, I could see people working in the lab.
Shim Jae-hong and several others were gathered with the engine in the middle. It must be copying the Schultz diesel engine.
R&D also starts with copying advanced products.
“Jaehong is very enthusiastic.”
“Yeah, Chief Shim is really not a person. It’s a handmade machine. If you want to sneak up on a vernier caliper, at some point you turn the lathe and make parts.”
As if excited, Old Man Hwang gave compliments, mixing all kinds of onomatopoeia with exaggerated hand gestures.
“Ha ha ha, have you finally found a disciple you like?”
“Is that marked? Heh heh, anyway, I can tell you everything I know. If you tell me just once, you will understand right away.”
“It must be a completely different field?”
“I was also very curious about it. I explained what to do with the polymerization machine, and he memorized everything without forgetting a single piece. And after suffering for a few days every day, he digested it on his own. He seems like a different kind of genius than you.”
President Hwang Hye-seong, who can be said to be the number one person in the Korean chemical industry, is so amazing that even Hwang, who criticizes him for being a lacking son, calls him a genius.
“The warden, please teach me well…”
“Then, we need to nurture them into talents who will contribute to the trend. I promise.”
Seeing that old man Hwang speaks confidently, it seems that he really intends to teach me everything about himself.
To be honest, I also want to know how Hwang built the petrochemical polymerization reactor, but it’s just a pity that I don’t have the time to do so.
“Ah, boss. Are you here?”Read at noblemtl
Jaehong and dozens of other researchers all came running, probably seeing me through the window.
I asked for each one’s name and shook hands.
Whether you’ve seen them in Daesae Hae-woon’s library or not, a few people you’re not familiar with also stood out. As expected, those who work hard in Korea are all entering the mainstream.
Work hard and become rich.
If you are promoted in the ranks, the salary increases.
“It’s nice to see you working hard. Since it is in the early days of the institute, there must be many things that are lacking, so please give us a lot of suggestions. We will support you as much as possible.”
“no. There is nothing more I can ask for as the research institute sets the highest level of equipment, books, manpower, and even lodging. If there is anything lacking, it must be my ability.”
“If you are Mr. Shim Jae-hong, you will be number one in Korea in the field of precision machinery, no, even in the world. If the first product comes out, please call me first. At that time, I also want to add an idea.”
Even if it is a copy, the first product is the first product.
I wanted to see you soon.
“Yes. With Director Hwang and many other researchers working together, it seems that the first product will be released soon. I will rush to the headquarters immediately.”
It seems that there is some progress.
It’s not impossible.
Thousands of researchers in the 21st century develop engines through all kinds of simulations and state-of-the-art equipment, but most of the early automobile engines were created by high school graduate engineers who joined a machine company.
There are even many examples of sports car engines where racers, not technicians, became fascinated by speed and became engine developers.
As such, in engineering, attachment to machines is the most important factor in development rather than specialized knowledge.
In particular, it is all the more so because the engine clearly has know-how that cannot be overcome by numerical analysis or theory.
Of course, in the 21st century, as the machinery industry converged with the electronics industry, engine development became impossible with pure engineering alone, but isn’t it the 60s yet?
“President Woo, who is busy, is not here to see what we are doing, so tell him. What are we supposed to do?”
Old Man Hwang politely asked me to submit a research project while pouring tea.
“This is Director Hwang’s laboratory. First of all, you should be free to research anything. Didn’t director Hwang even pay a large part of the investment?”
“The governor is enough. Honey, tell me what to do. If you set up a company, isn’t it natural to do things that make money?”
You are right a hundred times.
“When I go on a business trip to the US this time, I plan to bring in precision processing machines and measuring instruments. I want you to run it here in the lab.”
“Operation is what you have to do. But, what kind of products do you go all the way to the US to buy equipment again? When it comes to machine tools, there are quite a few things that have been carried so far.”
“It’s not just a simple manual lathe. The defense industry requires precision of 1/100th of a millimeter or more. We will bring the latest machine tools and instruments.”
“The defense industry? Seo… Are you saying we’re making weapons?”
“It’s not a finished product, but I think it will be about producing parts for the M16 rifle.”
“Ha, boss Wu! You did a great job! You did a great job!”
Old Man Hwang grabbed my hand and burst into tears.
“Chief Hwang, it is not a weapon. It just starts with parts.”
“Where is that? Isn’t it necessary to protect the country? Anything should help. Don’t you have enough money to buy a machine? I’ll even sell my house I couldn’t do the independence movement because I was drafted, but now I have quite a bit of money!”
Old Man Hwang’s face flushed and he kept tapping my hand.
“Director Hwang, the state will invest, so don’t worry. And since this is just the beginning, please study the precision machining method. That is the independence movement.”
“Yes, my, study hard. I would give my life if I could forge a weapon to defeat those who covet our land.”
I didn’t expect the reaction to be this intense.
‘We’ll make weapons, and someday warships. To expect.’
Undoubtedly, Mr. Hwang is a generation who went through the war, so the meaning of the defense industry must be different from that of the post-war generation.
“Then, I understand that you are entrusted with this job. If you bring in a machine, please allocate manpower well with engine development. Sooner or later, a request will come from the government.”
Bona Mana Daesei will be producing M16 parts.
The government is not going to miss this opportunity.
It is not a bad deal if it is a condition for obtaining mining concessions.
“Come on, let’s go to America. hurry! You took up the busy President Woo’s time for no reason. We’ll find you next time.”
“no. I will come often.”
“Chief Huang is right. When the results come out, we will go to the head office and report them. president.”
“Heh heh, Chief Shim is right. It’s like the head of the development department.”
Director Hwang and Mr. Jaehong have already gotten along well.
It seems that Jaehong has already been appointed as the head of the development department.
There’s no need to worry about Hwang’s control over the organization.
You are already doing well.
After all, he’s not an ordinary inspiration.
“Then, I look forward to the first report.”
“Come on. hurry.”
“Take a look.”
I headed to the United States via Tokyo on that road.
When will there be a direct flight?
It was a chore to change planes every time.
***
new york wall street,
I headed to the Korea Society in time for my appointment. Apparently, General Van Flint was comfortable with this.
There was no reason to ask for the help of an active politician like Nancy in a matter like this.
clap.
“welcome. Woo boss. The Chairman is waiting for you.”
As soon as I got out of the car, Van Flint’s secretary ran to open the door.
Without hesitation, he climbed up to the chairman’s room.
“Welcome, is this the first time since we met in Jordan?”
Van Flint had been smoking a cigar since morning.
“You keep saying that your leg hurts. Are you okay?”
“I should have broken the elevator.”
“ha ha ha.”
When you see me, it seems like you want to play a joke.
It was a silly joke, but I laughed a little.
“What the hell is going on? If you come in time for lunch, you’ll be able to chat while eating at a fancy restaurant, but you’re making people come out so early in the morning.”
“I was in a hurry early in the morning, wondering if I should go to the Kennedy Space Center.”
“The Kennedy Space Center? what? Are you going to launch a spaceship now?”
“What a joke. What do I do with a business that the US government is struggling with? I am only interested in what was dumped there.”
“What do you have to take from Nasa? Maybe it’s not rocket technology? I can’t do that either.”
can it be
If I coveted such things for no reason, I would never be able to come back to the United States.
“Could that be? I want to buy the main pillar of the rocket launcher.”
“A rocket launcher pole? Where are you going to use that?”
Van Flint tilted his head.
“I want to use it as a support post for the shipyard Goliath crane. Even a West German company couldn’t make such landlords all at once.”
The poles of the Goliath crane purchased from NASA around 1981 at the Okpo shipyard were poles for the Apollo launch pad.
It sounds crazy, but there is no better solution than this. There is no problem even if you use it for 40 years.
The main pillar of the rocket launcher is the one that can withstand extreme high temperatures and shear stress.
There is no taller and stronger pillar in the 60s.
“Huh, you mean it can be used for that purpose as well?”
“The height is just right at 110m, it’s made of special steel, and it’s a structure that NASA wants to dispose of cheaply, so what could be better? Let go of your leg, please.”
Although it is a bit early compared to the original history, there will be no problem purchasing it.
NASA changed the rocket design and launcher with a new one every time until Apollo 11.
In other words, even now there are many abandoned pillars.
“Uhm, yes. I will help you.”
Uhm? Are you listening too easily?
I thought I would pay the price or erase the debt.
“Are you just listening to me like this?”
“I have no intention of asking for anything in return for something like this. Unlike Saigon, there were no casualties in Quy Nhon thanks to you.”
‘Godell contacted me. It’s also political.’
I didn’t specifically do it with Van Flint in mind.
“I am personally grateful for that.”
It was quite unexpected that Van Fleet would express his personal gratitude.
“North Korea’s provocations were clearly different from before, so we only gave a warning in Quyen.”
“You owe your life to my juniors, but you have to pay what you owe. A rocket launcher pole should be no problem. It’s not like NASA doesn’t know anyone.”
He was also a big hand of the Jeong Jae-gye.
“thank you.”
“Rather than that, the Jordan project is going well, right? CS: I want you to know that I trust you and exclude the influence of BR as much as possible. You can’t be sloppy. Jordan and Israel are very difficult opponents.”
“It’s going well. The reservoir was also successful this time, so I bought time for now.”
“I heard that it rained. I guess we’re lucky.”
“It’s not just luck, it’s great luck.”
“I wish you good luck in your shipyard.”
Van Flint wished me luck and extinguished his cigar.
“Are you leaving for the space center now?”
“What is the starting point? This is not Korea. It’s not like you can go and pick up things today. I’ll go see a doctor first, then you guys go shopping.”
“Shopping?”
“what’s the matter? When you come to America, you always do shopping, right? Talent shopping, gear shopping, shopping for your favorite books, whatever. Just give me three days.”
“okay. thank you.”
Willingly or unwillingly, I have time for shopping.
“The day before we go home, let’s have dinner together. Don’t rush around until you’re about to leave.”
Van Flint said that and quickly left the chairman’s office. Is 3 days fast for an American?