On September 26th, 1959, songji No.3 blowout produced industrial oil flow, which declared the official discovery of Daqing Oilfield, and an unprecedented oil war was immediately launched in Daqing. Wang Jinxi led 1205 drilling team from northwest Yumen oilfield to join the petroleum conference.

When we arrived in Daqing, Wang Jinxi faced many unimaginable difficulties: no roads, insufficient vehicles, food and shelter were all problems. However, Wang Jinxi and his colleagues are determined to win the big oil fields with high speed and high level even if there are great difficulties.

The rig has arrived, and the crane is not enough. How to unload dozens of tons of equipment from the car? Wang Jinxi said, "We can't wait for a moment. Even if people are pulling their shoulders, we will transport the rig to the well site. Conditional to go, no conditions to create conditions. "

They struggled with the cold wind for three days and nights with rolling pins and crowbars, and set up a 38-meter-high and 22-ton derrick on the wasteland with their hands and shoulders. This is the famous "shoulder drilling rig" in the history of battle.

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What is the "Iron Man Spirit"? The workers summed it up well: not afraid of hardship, not afraid of death, not for money, not for fame, wholeheartedly for the country, and everything for the revolution.

The iron man spirit has immortal value and eternal vitality in the past, present and future. Sociologist Ai Jun believes that although the essence of "Iron Man" is a representative of an advanced figure, he embodies a spirit, that is, the "Iron Man Spirit" we recite.

He believes that the "iron man spirit" is a banner that reflects the simple feelings of the working class. "Iron Man Spirit" is a kind of strength, which shows a kind of perseverance and courage to start a business. "Iron Man Spirit" is a symbol, which embodies the national spirit of a nation that is not afraid of difficulties.

Reference: People's Network-"Iron Man" Wang Jinxi