Chapter 175 Grade A Dye
Luo Tao really admires talents like Xu Qiang.

If it weren't for his low educational level, Xu Qiang could have been promoted directly just because he had successfully developed two military products in one go.

Even if he had a high school diploma, this matter would have been much easier to handle, but it happened that he only had a junior high school diploma.

As for Liu Biao letting him join the party, he actually wanted to pave the way for him, but no matter what, he could not cross the threshold of academic qualifications.

"In fact, Comrade Xu Qiang has already signed up for our factory's night school. He studies very hard. The TV University entrance examination will begin in the middle of this month, and Xu Qiang should get a good score." Liu Biao said at this time.

"Yes, it's a good idea to go to night school for workers. Xu Qiang, you must do well in the exam this time and try to get admitted to university." Luo Tao encouraged Xu Qiang.

In fact, when Luo Tao said this, he also felt it was far-fetched. After all, for someone who had not even attended high school, wanting to be admitted to a university was simply a pipe dream.

But no matter what, Luo Tao still wanted to encourage him. Even if he couldn't pass the exam this year, if he continued to study for a few more years, he might be able to get into university. But that was another story for later.

"I will definitely live up to the expectations of all leaders." Xu Qiang said quickly.

In fact, at this time, after more than a month of review, Xu Qiang has gradually returned to the state before the college entrance examination in his previous life. Moreover, compared with his previous life, the college entrance examination materials this year are much simpler, so it is not difficult for Xu Qiang to re-master these knowledge points.

Fortunately, the factory director Liu Biao provided him with a position and environment that was very suitable for learning. After completing the research and development of the military battery project, Xu Qiang had most of his working time very leisurely and free, which also provided him with ample time to study for the college entrance examination.

Of course, Xu Qiang had earned such good learning conditions through his work achievements. In addition to the previous military-civilian projects, Xu Qiang had successfully completed three technical projects in just one and a half months, making a great contribution to the factory. It was for this reason that Liu Biao took such good care of him.

As for this TVU exam, Xu Qiang didn't dare to say that he was 100% sure, but based on his analysis of the college entrance examination papers in the past two years, he was at least 90% sure that he could be admitted to the university!

"Xu Qiang, you are still young. You will have many opportunities in the future. Don't give up your efforts and progress just because of temporary gains and losses." Liu Biao looked at Xu Qiang at this time and continued, "When I was your age, I was an apprentice in the factory. At that time, the country had just been liberated and everything was in ruins. Both the working conditions and the living conditions were far worse than they are now... I learned relatively quickly at that time. It took others three years, but I became an apprentice in one and a half years. Then I worked in the factory for another five years before I became the foreman of the workshop..."

Liu Biao's meaning was obvious when he said this.

He also knew that Xu Qiang had made so many great contributions to the factory, which was enough for him to be promoted.

In fact, it should be so. If Xu Qiang worked in other small factories, he might have been transferred to "work-for-work". However, in Shengli Machinery Factory, which is full of talented people and highly educated people, academic qualifications are an insurmountable threshold.

However, due to his academic qualifications, he cannot do so at the moment. Allowing him to apply to join the party before was actually an encouragement to him.

"In fact, Comrade Xu Qiang is so smart. If he is given two or three years, he should have a chance to be admitted to university." Li Cunzhu said to Xu Qiang with a smile on his face, "Then the factory will definitely give him important positions. I am looking forward to him becoming the second Liu Siying. She is worthy of being the daughter of Director Liu. A good father will have a good daughter. In fact, Xu Qiang's new product project team also has Liu Siying..."

At this time, Li Cunzhu began to feel relieved after hearing Luo Tao's speech.

In any case, Xu Qiang has educational qualifications restrictions. If he cannot obtain a degree such as a technical secondary school or college, even if his superiors appreciate him, he is destined to be unable to enter the cadre system within a few years, and naturally he cannot hold a leadership position in the factory.

Besides, Xu Qiang is too young. It would be difficult for him to gain the support of others if he serves as a leader at such an age.

Liu Biao asked Xu Qiang to write an application to join the party, which was obviously an encouragement to Xu Qiang. However, joining the party is not just about submitting an application. It requires at least one year of study and observation, or even longer.

Since Xu Qiang posed no threat for the time being, Li Cunzhu naturally didn't mind giving him some encouragement.

As for the sudden mention of Liu Siying, it was actually to share the credit of Xu Qiang and reduce people's attention to him.

"Yes, I also heard that Liu Siying participated in Xu Qiang's battery project. She and Xu Qiang formed a two-person project team."

"Liu Siying is very good. She developed the third-generation electronic fuse in our factory."

"I see……"

For a moment, everyone present started talking.

"Old Liu, didn't you call your daughter over?" Luo Tao asked at this time.

"She's not qualified!" Liu Biao replied calmly, "Siying is still far from being a skilled worker. Besides, this project is mainly the work of Xu Qiang. Siying just provided some small help..."

Liu Biao was quite strict with his daughter. Even though she had actually become a leader among the young technicians in the factory, Liu Biao had almost never praised her in public.

In addition, Liu Biao did not want his daughter to get involved in anything other than technology research and development. He just wanted her to devote herself to her work. As for socializing, he never let her participate. "Old Liu, you are too strict with your children. Your daughter is actually very outstanding and has a high degree. I think she should have been named a model worker last year, but you suppressed her." Luo Tao said.

"At that time, she had just joined the factory and was not eligible to participate in the selection of model workers." Liu Biao said bluntly.

"Then isn't Comrade Xu Qiang also a newcomer to the factory?"

"Xu Qiang is different. He has completed three technical solutions for the factory in succession. This contribution is quite significant. Siying can't compare to him!"

"I'm talking to Old Liu..." Luo Tao shook his head when he heard Liu Biao say that.

The other people present were also more or less moved when they heard this.

There is a reason why Liu Biao has such a high prestige in the factory. He was even able to remove his own daughter's nomination for model worker. This shows that he is truly selfless.

There are many such things. It seems that the only word that can be seen from Liu Biao is "dedication". Moreover, this personality has not collapsed at all over the years. This is definitely not something that ordinary people can do.

"Next year, the situation of your factory will be very severe, but I hope to see your factory rise from the ashes and reach a higher level!" Luo Tao raised his glass and said to Xu Qiang and Li Cunzhu, "I have high expectations for the two of you. I hope to see the new products you two have developed at the BJ Foreign Trade Military Products Exhibition before March next year. Here, I wish you two success!"

"Thank you Director Luo for your encouragement."

At this time, Xu Qiang and Li Cunzhu also immediately picked up their wine glasses.

Under the gaze of everyone, the three of them clinked their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

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Two days later, in the laboratory of Fuzhou Textile Factory, Deputy Chief Engineer Zhao Zhiqin was checking the test results of the latest batch of dyes.

As the largest textile factory in Fuzhou and even in surrounding cities, Fuzhou Textile has very strict requirements on product quality.

As for the various dyes used for dyeing cloth, almost every batch will be strictly inspected. Only after passing the inspection will they be put into use on the production line. Therefore, the daily workload of Fufang's laboratory is very large. As the deputy chief engineer of the technical department, Zhao Zhiqin must personally supervise and check the test results of all dyes.

Speaking of which, the dye testing process is also quite strict and complicated.

The first is the appearance quality.

The dyes must meet specific requirements in terms of color, purity, transparency, and impurities. The color must match the standard color sample, the purity must meet the standard, the transparency must be good, and the impurities must be few.

The second is chemical indicators and physical indicators. Chemical indicators include the chemical composition, content, pH value, etc. The chemical composition should meet national standards, the content should meet the requirements, and the pH value should be within a certain range.

Physical indicators include solubility, stability, light resistance, heat resistance, etc. of dyes. Solubility should be good, stability should be strong, and light resistance and heat resistance should reach a certain level.

The last step is dyeing testing, which determines the dyeing strength, color difference, intensity assessment and dyeing brightness level by observing the recovery of the dyed fibers in the dark after drying, as well as visual color comparison and evaluation under different light sources.

For example, dyeing power can be obtained by comparing the test sample with the standard sample. The color light is evaluated on a five-level system, with intensity assessment divided into three levels: "approximately", "slightly" or "slightly". The dyeing brightness is divided into four levels: slightly bright, slightly bright, slightly dark and slightly dark.

Taking all these factors into consideration, the dye samples are divided into four grades, namely A, B, C and D, according to the test results.

Generally speaking, high-grade disperse dyes imported from abroad can be rated as Class A products. This type of dye is mainly used for dyeing high-end fabrics.

Domestic dyes, generally Class B or even Class C products, are the dye products with the largest consumption and the most common use in Fushun Textile Factory. Almost more than 95% of the products in the factory are made of domestic Class B and Class C dyes.

As for Class D products, which are unqualified or expired dye products, all will be destroyed and cannot be used in product production.

"Engineer Zhao, the test results of 21 dyes from three batches today have come out. Among them, one dye was classified as Class A, 15 as Class B, and 5 as Class C..."

"Huh?" Zhao Zhiqin was stunned for a moment after hearing the result, and then asked, "There are Class A products? Our factory hasn't tested imported dyes recently? Did you make a mistake?"

(End of this chapter)