Nanluoguxiang
南锣鼓巷
A historic, traditional neighborhood in Beijing where the story is set.
Neighborhood Committee Office
街道办
The local administrative office responsible for community affairs and employment assistance.
Third Rolling Mill
第三轧钢厂
A state-owned industrial plant in Beijing that heavily relies on rail transport for its products and raw materials.
Transport Section
运输科
A department within the Rolling Mill responsible for logistics and transport infrastructure.
Security Section
保卫科
The factory's internal security/police department, which handles armed protection and guard duties.
Labor and Personnel Section
劳资科
The department within the Rolling Mill responsible for workforce management, salary administration, and technical recruitment.
Railway Bureau Design Institute
路局设计院
The central planning and design organization for railway construction, known for harsh field conditions.
Beijing Hotel
北京饭店
A prominent establishment in Beijing known for maintaining high standards and having high requirements for specialized staff like cooks.
Rolling Mill Elementary School
轧钢厂小学
A school provided by the Rolling Mill for the children of its employees.
Railway Workshop
铁路车间
A sub-department of the Transport Section that manages line maintenance, locomotive repair, and signaling operations.
Line Maintenance Squad
线路工班
A unit within the Railway Workshop responsible for the inspection and repair of the railway tracks connecting the Rolling Mill to the train station.
Locomotive Repair Squad
机车检修工班
A unit within the Railway Workshop responsible for the servicing and maintenance of train engines and carriages.
Signal Squad
信号工班
A unit within the Railway Workshop responsible for the manual operation of switch-point rails.
No. 95 Courtyard
95号院
The residential compound where Yan Jiecheng and his family live.
Siheyuan
四合院
The traditional courtyard-style housing complex where the main characters reside.
Rolling Steel Factory
轧钢厂
The workplace where many of the characters are employed.
Bridge Tunnel
桥洞
A location noted in speculation regarding the potential future downfall of Shazhu.
Front Courtyard
前院
The entrance area of the courtyard housing complex where Yan Bugui often stands watch.
Back Courtyard
后院
The section of the residential complex where Xu Damao and others reside.
Yan Family Cellar
地窖
A hidden, secure storage space located beneath the Yan family residence, used for storing essential supplies secretly.
Railway Bureau
路局
The administrative authority responsible for the railway network, working in partnership with the Rolling Steel Factory.
Second Canteen
第二食堂
The dining facility at the Rolling Mill where Shazhu works.
Rolling Plate Workshop No. 2
轧辊二车间
A specific production department within the Rolling Steel Factory where Yi Zhonghai works as a technician.
Cafeteria
食堂
The dining facility inside the Rolling Steel Factory where cafeteria staff control food distribution.
Fengzeyuan
丰泽园
A well-known restaurant where Shazhu previously studied Lu cuisine.
Hongbinlou
鸿宾楼
A well-known restaurant where Shazhu previously studied Halal cuisine.
Rolling Mill Workshop No. 7
轧辊七车间
The specific workshop where Liu Haizhong works.
Middle Courtyard
中院
The central section of the residential complex where the courtyard-wide assemblies are held.
Dongzhimen
东直门
A historic city gate area in Beijing.
Dongzhimen Inner Street
东直门内大街
A street located within the Dongzhimen area.
Xinhua Bookstore
新华书店
A state-run bookstore chain where Yan Jiecheng browses and purchases books.
China Bookstore
中国书店
A bookstore specializing in older, secondhand, or miscellaneous books.
Zuojiazhuang
左家庄
A rural village where Zuo Linhe resides.
Main Room
正房
The primary living area within the Yan family home.
Kitchen
厨房
The cooking area inside the home where transactions and negotiations take place.
National No. 4 Primary School
国立四小
The school where Yan Bugui was employed as a teacher with the help of his mentor.
Capital Railway Bureau
首都路局
The regional administrative authority overseeing railway operations and technical standards.
Daming Lake
大明湖
A location in Jinan where Yan Jiecheng encountered a musician in his memories.
Shanghai Film Studio
上海电影
The workplace of Wu Ke.
Central Song and Dance Troupe
中央歌舞团
The organization where Fen Taoli works.
Jiaotong University
交通大学
An academic institution where Yan Jiecheng seeks engineering books from students.
Railway Bureau Compound
路局大院
A housing complex for Railway Bureau staff containing Soviet-style buildings.
Cinema
电影院
The place of work where Xu Damao transferred.
Western Railway Line
西大线
A major railway infrastructure project located in the western region, facing challenging construction conditions due to permafrost.
Qing Province
青省
A region characterized by soft, permafrost-heavy ground, posing significant challenges for railway infrastructure stability.
East Wing Room
东厢房
The section of the courtyard where Yan Jiecheng is renovating to use as his dining room, living room, and bedroom.
Inverted Room
倒座房
A small room adjacent to the East Wing Room, currently occupied by Old Zhou, which Yan Jiecheng hopes to acquire as a study.
Boiler Room
锅炉房
A facility within the work unit where hot water can be obtained.
Sijiu City
四九城
The traditional name commonly used for Beijing city.
Imperial Medical Academy
太医院
The historical government office where the Zuo family ancestors once held positions as medicinal officials during the Qing dynasty.
Police Station
派出所
The local law enforcement office.
Sijiu City Railway Station
四九城火车站
A major construction project identified as one of the ten iconic buildings of the capital.
Command Headquarters
指挥部
The administrative center overseeing the construction of the new railway station project.
Jinmen
津门
The traditional name for the city of Tianjin, where several members of the construction team originated.
Hospital
医院
The medical facility where He Yushui is being transported for urgent treatment.
Construction Site
工地
The railway project command area where Yan Jiecheng works and instructs other laborers.
Factory Conference Room
厂办会议室
The administrative meeting room within the Third Rolling Steel Factory where official inquiries and background reviews take place.
Central Conservatory of Music
中央音乐学院
A prestigious music school in Beijing where Guan Xiaoyuan studies.
Second Rolling Mill
第二轧钢厂
A factory that produced a batch of defective steel rails used in the project.
Command Headquarters Cafeteria
指挥部小食堂
A dining facility for the railway project staff, known for having highly skilled chefs transferred from the Beijing Hotel.
Sijiu City Railway Station
四九城站
The central railway hub under construction, designated as the most important station at the gateway of the nation.
Sijiu City Railway Transport Institute
四九城铁路运输学院
A forthcoming specialized educational institution for training railway professionals where Yan Jiecheng is expected to teach.
Molotov Automobile Plant
莫洛托夫汽车厂
The major Soviet industrial facility responsible for manufacturing high-end official vehicles used by national leaders.
Main Station Building
车站主体大楼
The primary structure of the railway station complex, serving as a focal point for the inspection.
Clock Tower
钟楼
A prominent feature of the station architecture, noted for its design and visual utility.
Railway Line Construction Site
线路施工现场
The specific sector dedicated to the physical laying and alignment of railway tracks.
Line Section
线路组
A specialized technical department within the Command Headquarters responsible for the track construction.
Project Command Headquarters
工程项目指挥部
The central administrative office for the railway project where Yan Jiecheng and Engineer Luo work.
West Wing Room
西厢房
The section of the courtyard where Yan Bugui and his wife reside; they strongly advocate for displaying the photo here to gain community prestige.
Railway Station Project Department
车站项目部
The operational office overseeing the construction of the new railway station where Yan Jiecheng is currently employed as a leader.
Chengkun Railway
成昆铁路
A major national railway construction project currently facing significant delays and technical challenges due to economic and environmental factors.
Chengdu to Shawan Section
成都至沙湾段
A difficult segment of the Chengkun Railway project suffering from ground subsidence and mud issues, requiring high-level technical oversight.
Lou Residence
娄家
The family home of Lou Xiao'e and her parents.
Marriage Registry Office
结婚登记处
The government office where couples legally register their marriages.
Rear Chambers
后罩房
The private quarters located at the very back of the courtyard housing, inhabited by the Deaf Old Granny.
Third Workshop
三车间
A specific production department within the Rolling Steel Factory where Liu Yuhua works.
The Great Wall
长城
A historic series of fortifications built across the historical northern borders of China.
Badaling Section
八达岭
The most famous and well-preserved section of the Great Wall, known for its strategic military importance.
Juyongguan Pass
居庸关
A notable mountain pass located in Changping, known as part of the Great Wall fortifications.
Mutianyu Section
慕田峪
A scenic section of the Great Wall located in Huairou.
Simatai Section
司马台
A section of the Great Wall located in Miyun.
Qianmen Street
前门大街
A historic commercial street in Beijing, noted in the text for still having dirt roads during this time.
The Temple of Heaven
天坛
A historic imperial sacrificial altar complex in Beijing.
The Temple of Earth
地坛
A historic site in Beijing used for imperial sacrifices to the Earth.
Railway Bureau Education Department
路局总部教育司
The administrative headquarters responsible for training and personnel related to railway operations.
Station Project Dormitory
车站项目宿舍
The temporary living quarters for staff working on the railway station project.
Firing Range
靶场
The military-style training and testing facility located within the premises of the Rolling Steel Factory, used by the Security Section.
Finance Section
财务科
The factory department responsible for managing payroll, wages, and financial settlements for departing employees.
Logistics Section
后勤科
The department tasked with the management of factory supplies, workplace safety equipment, and general logistical support.
Factory Supply and Marketing Cooperative
厂部供销社
The internal retail store within the factory grounds providing basic consumer goods and provisions to workers.
Sijiu City Railway Technical College Preparatory Office
四九城铁路技工学院建设筹办处
A temporary administrative facility located in a seized courtyard in the Eastern District, established to oversee the planning and construction of the new railway college.
Preparatory Office
筹办处
An administrative unit divided into teaching and infrastructure departments responsible for organizing the new school project.
Left Alcove
左耳方
The office location for the Communications and Signals group.
Right Alcove
右耳方
The office location for the Line Section team.
Cotton Mill
棉纺厂
The textile factory where Xu Xiaofeng works as an apprentice.
Middle Technical School Department
中专部
A specialized sub-department within the Preparatory Office, focused on the vocational training and education of students.
Railway Engineering Department
铁道工程系
One of the four main academic departments within the new academy.
Machining Repair Factory
机修厂
The workplace where Fan Li is completing her apprenticeship in welding.
Glove Factory
手套厂
The workplace where Mother Fan is employed.
Shengjin
盛金
A destination city featured on the railway line, noted for the first ticket issued at the new station.
Xizhimen
西直门
A district in the West City of Beijing where Engineer Luo's private residence is located.
Technical Institute
技工学院
The newly established educational institution where Yan Jiecheng works and is actively building a library.
Great Hall of the People
大会堂
A prominent political building in Beijing, hosting major national events.
Diaoyutai State Guesthouse
钓鱼台
A famous garden and high-profile state guesthouse complex.
Grand Parade Square
大阅兵广场
The main ceremonial square used for military parades and republic anniversary celebrations.
Beijing Daily
BJ日报
A major newspaper organization in the city.
Parade Square
阅兵广场
The location in Beijing where the 10th-anniversary National Day parade and military review were held, featuring the Monument to the People's Heroes and the National Museum.
Monument to the People's Heroes
英雄纪念碑
A prominent monument located within the parade square complex in Beijing.
National Museum
国家博物馆
A major building located adjacent to the parade square in Beijing.
Xiguan Oilfield
西关油田
A newly discovered oilfield in the west where national development efforts, including railway construction, are being focused.
Central Conservatory of Music
央音大学
The institution where Guan Xiaoyuan studies and records music.
Northwest Territory
西北大地
The remote and rugged region where Yan Jiecheng is being sent for construction support.
Jincheng Military Region
金城军区
The military authority overseeing the establishment of the oilfield battlefield command.
Qingyang Region
庆阳地区
The geographical area in Gansu province where the command headquarters are located.
Changqingqiao Village
长庆桥村
The specific village location of the oilfield battlefield command.
Beijing
京城
The capital city and primary setting for the characters' residences.
The Great Northwest
大西北
The region where Yan Jiecheng is assigned to support infrastructure development.
Xijing
西京
The destination city for the train route departing from Beijing.
Huangyuan Region
黄原地区
A region in the Loess Plateau, bordering Shanxi and Gansu, known for its challenging living conditions.
Gansu Province
甘省
The destination province where the engineering team travels for work.
Yuanxi County
原西县
A county located within the Huangyuan region and the hometown of Tian Fujun.
Shuangshui Village
双水村
The specific village in the Huangyuan region where Tian Fujun originated.
Shijiazhuang City
国际庄
A railway hub stop where the train paused, allowing passengers to purchase food.
Jincheng City
金城
The destination city where the railway institute and associated engineering projects are located.
Jincheng Railway College
金城铁路学院
The academic institution in Jincheng being supported by established railway colleges from elsewhere in China.
Tangshan Railway College
唐山铁道学院
An established academic institution tasked with providing teaching staff and equipment to support the railway college in Jincheng.
Beijing Railway College
京城铁道学院
An established academic institution in Beijing tasked with providing teaching staff and equipment to support the railway college in Jincheng.
Huaqing University
华清
The elite university where Professor Cai and his wife completed their higher education.
Ning County
宁县
A county within the Qingyang Region, housing the oilfield battlefield command.
Yang Village
杨庄
A village located in the hills and valleys of Ning County, characterized by its distinctive cave dwellings.
Wushan
吴山
A rugged, mountainous region with complex terrain that Yan Jiecheng's survey team must traverse.
Yang Village Camp
杨庄营地
A base of operations for the Xiguan Oilfield campaign, now being upgraded to a semi-permanent facility.
Banqiao Village
板桥村
A village located in a river valley, known for its strong clan ties and deep-seated adherence to superstitions regarding Feng Shui and geomancy.
Tang Family Bay
唐家湾
A rural village located within the Qin region and the jurisdiction of Yuanxi County, characterized by the typical topography of the Loess Plateau.
Qin Region
秦地
A geographical term referring to the Shaanxi area, known for its distinct geography and culture.
Qingyang
庆阳
A city on the planned route for the new railway line.
Cheng County
成县
A county location proposed for connection by the new railway line.
Yuanxi
原西
A county location proposed for connection by the new railway line.
Yuanbei
原北
A county location proposed for connection by the new railway line.
Huangyuan Prefecture Committee
黄原地委
The administrative headquarters and government office location for the Huangyuan region.
Shigejie Commune
石圪节公社
The local administrative commune serving as the base camp for the railway engineering team.
Jinjiawan
金家湾
A specific location or faction area within the village, associated with Jin Junshan.
Huangyuan
黄原
The local region where the characters are currently residing.
The Courtyard
院里
The Siheyuan residential compound where the families reside and the central conflict occurs.
Dang Mountain
当山
A rugged, rocky mountain range in the Baokang region where the railway route is currently being surveyed.
Badu River
八渡河
A river that presents a significant geographical obstacle for railway construction.
Lilinchuan
梨林川
An area formerly controlled by the bandit Zhang Youcai, now surveyed for potential railway development.
Baokang Region
保康地区
The administrative region encompassing Dang Mountain, known for its rocky terrain.
Yuanxi Hospital
原西医院
The local medical facility in Yuanxi, equipped to handle emergency trauma cases from the construction site.
Cave Dwelling
窑洞
The traditional earthen shelter used by the construction team and students for accommodation and office work.
Hospital Ward
病房
The area of the hospital where patients recover from surgery or injury.
Command Camp
营地
The base camp for the railway and oilfield labor force where project coordination occurs.
Yang Village Construction Site
杨庄工地
The specific excavation zone at Yang Village characterized by unstable, wind-deposited soil layers, currently prone to massive landslides due to improper mining techniques.
County Seat
县城
The administrative district center where telegraph services are available to file official reports.
Xijing Station
西京车站
The railway transit hub in Xijing where official meetings and investigative proceedings are conducted.
The Academy
学院
The technical institute where Yan Jiecheng works as a department head.
Railway Corps School
铁道兵学校
An institution contributing experts to the railway specification revision committee.
Hong Kong
港城
A city frequently involved in cultural exchange activities.
State Council
政务院
The highest executive organ of state power.
No. 2 Rolling Workshop
轧辊第二车间
The specific area within the Rolling Mill where the workshop machinery is located and where Jia Dongxu died.
Medical Room
医务室
The internal health clinic at the factory where medical personnel initially assessed Jia Dongxu.
Jia Household
贾家
The residence of the Jia family within the courtyard, recently converted into a site of mourning.
Railway Academy
铁路学院
The technical institute where Yan Jiecheng serves as a teacher.
The Foreign-style Villa Complex
小洋楼群
A restricted, secure residential compound for high-ranking government officials.
Huaqing University
华清大学
The prestigious university where Chang Kexin studies Radio Engineering.
China Railway Bureau
铁总
The central organization for railway operations where Yan Jiecheng and Engineer Luo work.
Houhai
后海
A historic area in Beijing known for its scenic lakes and proximity to residences of historical nobility.
Tangshan Railway College
唐山铁路学院
A major academy known for its strength in locomotive and rolling stock engineering, significantly impacted by the Ministry's redistribution of faculty.
Liuzhou Railway Mechanical College
柳州铁路机械学院
A smaller institution that was merged into the Jinzhou Railway Mechanical College.
Jinzhou Railway Mechanical College
锦州铁路机械学院
An institution designated to absorb smaller mechanical colleges during the national reorganization.
Western Regions
西域
A strategic remote region of the country, infamous for its harsh weather conditions, including extreme sub-zero temperatures and strong wind zones, making railway construction exceptionally difficult.
Yellow River
黄河
A major river that the railway line must cross on its westward route.
Wushao Ridge
乌鞘岭
A mountainous area with an altitude of 3,000 meters that the railway line must traverse.
Qilian Mountains
祁连山
A mountain range bordering the Hexi Corridor.
Hexi Corridor
河西走廊
A stretch of territory with varied geography, including lush grasslands and barren gobi deserts, through which the railway passes.
Wuwei
武威
A city located along the railway route in the Hexi Corridor.
Zhangye
张掖
A city located along the railway route in the Hexi Corridor.
Jiuquan
酒泉
A city located along the railway route in the Hexi Corridor.
Jiayu Pass
嘉峪关
The western end of the Great Wall, which the railway passes through.
Mazong Mountain
马鬃山
A mountain region located along the railway route.
Yumen
玉门
A location passed by the railway after traversing the southern foothills of Mazong Mountain.
Shule River
疏勒河
A river crossing that the railway must overcome.
Hongliu River
红柳河
A river that must be crossed before entering the Western Regions.
Tianshan Mountains
天山
A major mountain range that poses a significant challenge for the railway's extension.
Shangdu
商都
A major city on the rail route where transfers between different train lines occur.
Yizhou
伊州
The current terminus of the railway line, where transport must shift from rail to road vehicle to proceed further.
Dihua City
迪化市
The capital city of the region and the final destination for the group, where the command headquarters are located.
Shanshan
鄯善
A midpoint transit stop with an驿站 (relay station) where travelers rest in ground shelters.
Engineering Command Headquarters of the No. 11 Work Zone
路局第十一工区工程指挥部
The local administrative centre overseeing the railway engineering project in the Western Regions.
Thirty-Mile Wind Zone
三十里风区
A specific, hazardous segment of the railway project plagued by extreme wind conditions that have stalled final construction.
Chengji
成纪
A historic start-point for the railway construction project that began in the 1950s.
Handan
邯郸
The hometown of many laborers, including Shi Dunzi, who were recruited to work on the national railway.
Xingxing Gorge
星星峡
A remote area near the Hongliu River where the bridge construction took place, notable for its shortage of water sources.
Wind Zone
风区
A challenging region with severe snow and wind conditions where the railway construction project is located.
Xiao'erbulake Town
肖尔布拉克镇
A town in the Western Regions, locally famous for its distillery established by a former military unit.
Engineer Luo's Residence
罗工家
The home of Engineer Luo, frequently visited by Yan Jiecheng for mentorship and access to high-quality supplies.
The Chang Residence
常家
A large, secure residential compound where Chang Kexin lives.
Department Store
百货大楼
A store located near the cinema where the couple purchases snacks.
Projection Hall
放映厅
The screening room within the cinema where the film is shown.
Taiping Zhuang
太平成
The location where the Department's ideological school is situated.
Train Station
火车站
The transportation hub where travelers depart for remote regions.
Taipingzhuang
太平庄
The location serving as the foundation for the new cadre management institute repurposed from a former ideological school.
Cadre Management Institute
干部管理学院
A newly established government training facility for railway personnel, focusing on both ideology and professional business management.
The Auditorium
礼堂
The central gathering hall within the institute used for meetings and announcements.
Huifeng Tang Restaurant
惠丰堂
An upscale restaurant on Cuiwei Road where the families held their formal meeting.
First Research Institute of the Telecommunications Ministry
邮电部电信科学技术研究院第一研究所
The research institute where Chang Kexin was assigned to work after graduation.
The Small Courtyard
小院
A private, renovated residential courtyard acquired by Yan Jiecheng, which was formerly used as a preparatory office for the Technical Institute.
Shaanxi Provincial Beijing Liaison Office
秦省驻京办
A provincial government representative office located in the same alleyway as Yan Jiecheng's private courtyard.
Western Suburb Liquefied Gas Bottling Plant
西郊液化气灌瓶厂
A facility scheduled to begin operations in 1965, which Yan Jiecheng anticipates will allow for modern kitchen installations.
Beijing Department Store Supply Center
京城百货供应处
Also known as the Friendship Store; an establishment created by merging several foreign and overseas service departments, favored for providing modern and imported furniture.
Beijing Engineering Section
京城工务段
A potential workplace for Fan Jinjun, known for being more demanding but offering better advancement opportunities and higher wages than the factory.
Tianjin Locomotive Depot
津门机务段
A railway facility managed by Wu Chengyi, notable for a major rear-end collision accident that caused significant operational disruption.
Haixi Forestry Railway Bureau
海西林业路局
The organization led by Director Wei, cited by Yan Jiecheng for a history of hazardous management practices.
Red Star Photo Studio
红星照相馆
A local photo studio where Yan Jiecheng and Chang Kexin collect their portraits and wedding-style photographs.
Huiguan Hutong Police Station
会馆胡同派出所
The specific local police precinct responsible for managing the neighborhood and its residents.
Civil Affairs Bureau
民政部门
The local government office where Yan Jiecheng and Chang Kexin officially registered their marriage.
Department Store
百货商店
A retail location where the newlyweds purchased their wedding candy rations.
Main Hall
堂屋
The central living room of the residence where the calligraphy scroll gift was stored.
Master Bedroom
主卧
The primary bedroom in the newlywed home where tradition-based wedding symbolic gifts were placed.
West Lake, Hangzhou
杭州西湖
The scenic location depicted on the embroidered gift received by the couple.
Jinpu Railway
津浦铁路
A critical national railway line that has been severed by catastrophic flooding, serving as the focal point for the rescue mission.
Haihe River
海河
A major river system experiencing historic flooding that threatens local infrastructure.
Yanzhao Province
燕赵省
The region severely impacted by the flooding which requires urgent railway infrastructure repairs.
Yanzhao Flood Control Headquarters
燕赵省抗洪指挥部
The regional administrative hub managing initial disaster assessment and coordination for flood relief.
Jinmen Train Station
津门火车站
The major transportation hub serving as the central base for the newly established railway rescue command headquarters.
Jingguang Railway
京广铁路
A major north-south railway artery that suffered significant disruptions due to the storm.
Shitai Railway
石太铁路
A critical rail line damaged by the flood, requiring immediate repair.
Shide Railway
石德铁路
A major railway connection severely affected by the rising waters and infrastructure damage.
Taihang Mountains
太行山
A mountain range serving as a focal point for storm activity and severe rainfall.
East Dianwa
东淀洼
A designated flood detention area used to divert water and protect infrastructure.
Wen'anwa
文安洼
A low-lying area designated for floodwater diversion.
Duliujian River
独流减河
A waterway used for flood discharge.
Tuanbowa
团泊洼
A low-lying reservoir area used for managing floodwaters.
Machang Canal
马厂减河
A flood channel utilized for drainage and directing water discharge into the sea.
Beidagang
北大港
A location identified for flood discharge and guiding water toward the sea.
Zhangmi Station
漳弥站
A meteorological recording station that registered extreme daily rainfall.
Huangbeiping Station
黄北坪站
A meteorological recording station that registered heavy daily rainfall.
Wen'an
文安
A low-lying area facing critical flood risks, currently serving as a focal point for flood diversion strategies.
Cang County
沧县
A flood-stricken location along the Jinpu Railway line where significant damage occurred and rescue operations are underway.
Jinmen Railway Station Headquarters
津门火车站指挥部
The administrative command center that coordinated the rescue efforts and is now categorizing the disaster casualties.
Beijing General Hospital
京城总院
The premier medical facility where Yan Jiecheng is currently receiving treatment.
Cadre Ward
干部病房
A specialized hospital section reserved for high-ranking government officials.
Yanzhao Region
燕赵大地
A geographical area synonymous with the site of the severe flood relief operations.
Shanghai Railway Transport Court
魔都铁路运输法院
The former workplace of Liu Shengli, located in Shanghai.
Jinling City
金陵城
The historical name and birthplace of Liu Shengli (modern-day Nanjing).
Central University
中央大学
The institution from which Liu Shengli graduated in 1943.
Chongqing
重庆
The location where Liu Shengli worked for the Nationalist judicial department between 1943 and 1945.
Railway Ministry
铁道部
The central government department responsible for national railway operations and major infrastructure projects like the subway.
Project 401
401工程
A top-secret, high-stakes strategic defense and infrastructure project involving the construction of the Beijing subway.
Hongmiao
红庙
A specific location cited for its challenging geological strata, necessitating deep tunneling considerations.
China Railway Metro Engineering Bureau
铁总地铁工程局
The administrative entity established in 1958 to oversee the construction of the subway system.
Qiansanmen Canal
前三门水渠
The site where Yan Jiecheng conducted experimental demonstrations to prove the flaws in the Soviet-designed tunnel blueprints.
West Mountain Garrison Base
西山卫戍部队驻地
A military installation connected to the subway line to facilitate rapid deployment of troops in wartime scenarios.
Beijing Railway Station
京城火车站
A major transportation hub connected to the subway network for rapid emergency troop movement.
Third Rolling Mill
京城第三轧钢厂
A factory visited by Yan Jiecheng to coordinate the production of specialized, reinforced doors for the subway's defensive systems.
520 Research Institute
520研究所
A facility under the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications specializing in specialized telecommunications technology, including radio and telegraph equipment.
Cadre Training Academy
干部培训学院
An educational institution dedicated to the training and development of government officials and cadre members.
People's Hospital
人民医院
The medical center where Chang Kexin is giving birth.
Delivery Room
生产室
The specific room in the hospital where the birth is taking place.
Dukou City
渡口市
A location rich in mineral resources and a key area for third-line industrial development.
Miyi
米易
A section point on the Chengkun Railway route.
Sanduizi
三堆子
A section point on the Chengkun Railway route.
Geliping
格里坪
A location connected by a railway spur line near Dukou.
General Hospital
总院
The major medical facility providing oversight for high-priority health cases within the city.
Nancheng
南城
A district in Beijing.
Engineering Section
工务段
The railway department responsible for the maintenance and repair of tracks, bridges, and tunnel equipment.
Design Department
设计部
The specific office where Yan Jiecheng works, largely comprised of intellectuals who are currently anxious about their backgrounds.
Guikun Railway Line
贵昆线
A railway line included in the current inspection scope.
Xichang
西昌
A key city used as a geographic boundary marker for the Chengkun Railway project.
Chengdu
成都
A major city that serves as the northern starting point for the Chengkun Railway project.
Emei
峨眉
A location serving as a section marker for the Chengkun Railway construction.
Yingshui River Bridge
迎水河大桥
A landmark bridge and the first successful attempt at implementing bolt-welded beam technology in the country's railway construction sector.
Dali
大理
A city in Yunnan province that marks the end of the most challenging, high-altitude section of the railway project.
Basement
地下室
A reinforced, 70-80 square meter space beneath Yan Jiecheng's home, modified for security and used as a sanctuary for his family.
Metro Command Headquarters
地铁指挥部
A secure facility overseeing the metro construction project, serving as a relatively isolated and safe workplace for Yan Jiecheng.
Miyun Farm
密云农场
A labor farm where Old Chang is sent for re-education.
Huaqing Campus
华清园
The campus grounds of Huaqing University, often associated with intellectual circles.
Shaoshan
韶山
A project location designated for the construction of a new railway line.
Changsha Railway University
长沙铁道学院
A regional educational institution involved in the planning of the Shaoshan railway project.
Fourth Survey and Design Institute
第四勘测设计院
A state-level technical unit responsible for survey and design work on railway projects.
Guangzhou Railway Bureau
广州路局
A regional authority involved in the oversight of Southern railway infrastructure.
Shaoshan Railway Command Headquarters
韶山铁路指挥部
The unified management body established to lead the construction of the Shaoshan railway line.
General Headquarters Hospital
总部医院
The medical facility where high-ranking individuals are treated, and where Engineer Luo is admitted.
Bincheng Locomotive Factory
滨城厂
An aging, established industrial factory founded during the Self-Strengthening Movement, undergoing modernization efforts for locomotive production.
Baocheng Railway
宝成铁路
The railway line where the newly developed Shaoshan-1 electric locomotives are currently in operational use.
General Headquarters Compound
总部大院
The administrative center housing the offices and living quarters of the bureau and its leadership.
Orphanage
保幼院
An institution for children, designated by Engineer Luo as the beneficiary of his remaining food ration stamps.
Hangzhou
杭城
A city where the leaders parted ways after an inspection tour.
Jinling Yangtze River Bridge
金陵长江大桥
A major dual-level bridge connecting Gulou and Pukou, recognized as the third bridge to span the Yangtze River and a critical link in the Beijing-Shanghai railway.
Nanjing Railway Station
南京火车站
The newly completed railway station facility operating in tandem with the Jinling Yangtze River Bridge.
Jinpu Railway Line
津浦铁道线
A significant railway line that, along with the Hu-Ning line, was formally connected by the completion of the Jinling Yangtze River Bridge.
Hu-Ning Railway Line
沪宁铁道线
A critical rail link connecting Shanghai and Nanjing.
Beijing-Shanghai Railway
京沪铁路
The primary rail corridor connecting the capital, Beijing, to Shanghai, unified by the bridge completion.
Safety Management Academy
安全管理学院
The institute where Yan Jiecheng serves as a department head and where Chen Hanliang works.
Nanjing
金陵
A city renowned for its historic culinary traditions, specifically duck dishes.
Locomotive and Rolling Stock Administration
机车车辆管理局
The administrative body Yan Jiecheng manages, where he is currently implementing national standardization protocols.
Locomotive Depot
机务段
Local operational units responsible for the maintenance and deployment of locomotives, subject to the new national standards.
Locomotive and Rolling Stock Factory
机车车辆厂
Manufacturing facilities now required to adhere to the newly issued national standards.
Alley Entrance
胡同口
The entrance to the alleyway where the residential complex is located.
Nanyang Locomotive Depot
南阳机务段
The specific regional locomotive depot where Wu Di is employed.
Bureau Conference Room
局会议室
A secure meeting room located within the government bureau building.
Tangshan Railway Institute
唐山铁道
The educational institution where Zhou Xiaobo studied.
Shenda Line
沈大线
The railway line connecting Shenyang and Dalian, used as a testing ground for the new locomotives.
Jingbao Railway
京包铁路
A northern railway artery connecting Beijing and Baotou.
Jingshan Railway
京山铁路
A major railway connection between Beijing and Shanhaiguan, utilized for passenger service trials.
Education Department
教育司
The Ministry department responsible for technical training, cadre development, and the administration of affiliated railway colleges and schools.
Changsha Railway College
长沙铁路学院
A key higher education institution specializing in railway engineering and transport.
Shanghai Railway College
魔都铁路学院
A prominent higher education institution specializing in railway curriculum.
Nanjing Railway Transport School
金陵铁路运输学校
A vocational institution focusing on railway transport operations.
Chang'an Railway Technician School
长安铁路高级技工学校
A technical training school under the Ministry's education management system.
Tangshan Locomotive Depot
唐山机务段
A regional railway operational unit responsible for maintenance and logistics.
Military Control Commission
军管会
The administrative body exercising military-led oversight and governance over public sectors during the current transitional period.
Beijing Passenger Transport Section
京城客运段
An administrative department within the railway sector where corruption and phantom employment schemes were uncovered.
East and West Wing Rooms
东西厢房
The residential rooms within the courtyard where the wedding banquet was hosted.
Engineering Bureau
工程局
The place of employment for Yan Jiefang.
The Ministry
部里
The central administrative body overseeing the railway sector and related departments.
Nandu Railway
南独铁路
A railway line where Yan Jiecheng participates in technical reviews and completion acceptance.
Railway Compound
铁路大院
A residential area built specifically for railway workers and their families, located near the tracks.
Master Wei's Residence
魏师傅家
The home of Wei Jianfeng, situated within the railway compound.
Beijing Subway
京城地铁
The major underground railway infrastructure project in the capital. It was treated as a top-secret endeavor and successfully completed inspection in late September.
Northern Jiaotong University
北方交通大学
The new name adopted by Jiaotong University following its successful relocation to Shijiazhuang.
University of Science and Technology of China
科学技术大学
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Agricultural University
京城农业大学
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Institute of Architectural Industry
京城建筑工业学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Light Industry Institute
京城轻工业学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Mechanical Institute
京城机械学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Electric Power Institute
京城电力学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower
京城水利水电学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Petroleum Institute
京城石油学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Geological Institute
京城地质学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Mining Institute
京城矿业学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Institute of Agricultural Mechanization
京城农业机械化学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Beijing Forestry Institute
京城林学院
One of the twelve higher education institutions designated for relocation alongside Jiaotong University.
Jincheng Railway College
金城铁道学院
A key educational institution serving the Western Regions, Gansu, and Qinghai areas.
Xijing Jiaotong University
西京交通大学
A sister institution to Shanghai Jiaotong University, responsible for the Northwest and Central Plains regions.
Southwest Jiaotong University
西南交通大学
The new designation for the relocated Tangshan Railway College, serving the Southwest region.
Shanghai Railway College
魔都铁道学院
An academic hub formed by merging multiple railway, medical, and engineering faculties.
Shanghai Railway Medical College
魔都铁道医学院
A specialized medical institution integrated into the broader Shanghai Railway College.
Shanghai Jiaotong University
魔都交通大学
A prestigious university whose locomotive engineering department was absorbed into the Shanghai Railway College.
Tongji University
同济大学
A university whose railway engineering faculty was integrated into the Shanghai Railway College.
East China Jiaotong University
华东交通大学
The newly named institution formed from the consolidated Shanghai colleges, established to serve the Fujian and Jiangxi regions.
Academy of Transportation Science
交通科学研究院
The newly established research institution where Yan Jiecheng is transferred.
National Railway Design Institute
国家铁路设计研究所
A specialized research branch focused on locomotive studies, administered under the Academy of Transportation Science.
University of Science and Technology of China
国家科学技术大学
A prominent university facing difficulties in finding a relocation site due to regional capacity concerns.
Zhongyuan Province
中原省
A region in central China that considered hosting the University of Science and Technology of China but lacked the resources for full-scale settlement.
Jingchu Province
荆楚省
A province that rejected the relocation requests of the university citing saturation.
Shashi City
沙市
A city in Jingchu Province that denied the university's application to settle due to the presence of existing institutional facilities.
Nanyang Region
南阳地区
An area in Zhongyuan Province where the university was briefly considered for establishment.
Ganpo Province
赣鄱省
A province approached by the university for relocation, which ultimately refused the application.
Huizhou
徽州
The region identified as the final destination for the University of Science and Technology of China.
Research Institute
研究院
The workplace of Yan Jiecheng and Chang Kexin.
Ganpo Province
赣鄱
The province where Yan Jiecheng is attempting to establish the new university campus.
Yanjing University
燕京大学
Elite university that established a 'May 7th Cadre School' in the region.
Renmin University
人民大学
Elite university that established a 'May 7th Cadre School' in the region.
Provincial Guesthouse
省招待所
The temporary accommodation where Yan Jiecheng resides while on assignment in the south.
The Chang Residence
老常家
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chang, where the eldest grandchildren currently stay.
The Forbidden City
紫禁城
The historic imperial palace complex in Beijing, used metaphorically to describe a grand or privileged residence.
Yuzhang Railway Bureau
豫章路局
The regional railway administration authority responsible for the sector where the accident occurred.
Zhegan Railway Line
浙赣线
A major railway line that serves as a critical transport artery passing through Quanjiang Station.
Quanjiang Station
泉江站
The site of the severe train collision accident involving two heavy freight trains.
Pingxiang Locomotive Depot
萍乡机务段
The regional facility responsible for the maintenance and operation of the steam locomotives involved in the accident.
Yuzhang Bureau
豫章局
The regional railway administration authority responsible for local oversight.
Yuzhang City
豫章市
The urban location serving as the site for the East China Jiaotong University campus relocation project.
Sifang Factory
四方厂
A major locomotive and rolling stock manufacturing facility used as a source for recruitment.
Pukou Factory
浦口厂
A railway industrial facility and manufacturing center.
National High-Speed Railway Technology Research Institute
国家高速铁路技术研究所
The original name conceptualized by Yan Jiecheng for his high-speed rail development project.
National Railway Education Center
国家铁路教育中心
The official, sanctioned name for the research institute, used primarily as a cover for security and operational purposes.
Railway No. 1 Elementary School
铁路一小
The primary school located opposite the Ministry compound where Yan Jiecheng's children are enrolled.
The Research Institute
研究所
The government-run institution where Yan Jiecheng manages various research centers and faces ongoing budgetary struggles.
West Lake
西湖
A famous scenic site, referenced as a design inspiration for the aesthetic patterns on the electric rice cookers.
Red Star Household Appliance Factory
红星家用电器厂
A facility established in Guangzhou using a repurposed warehouse, dedicated to the mass production of electric rice cookers.
Guangzhou
羊城
The southern city where the Red Star Household Appliance Factory was established.
San Francisco
旧金山
A major city in the United States where the electric rice cookers were marketed and sold to consumers.
Central Plains
中原
A region housing the labor farm where corrupt officials, including Zhou Xiaobo, were sent for re-education.
Friendship Store
友谊商店
A high-end, state-run retail establishment that exclusively services foreign nationals and high-ranking officials, functioning as a primary sales channel for the export-quality electric rice cookers.
Soviet-built Villa
毛熊建的小洋楼
The residence of Old Chang, a high-quality building constructed during the period of intense Soviet technological and architectural influence in China.
The Research Institute
所里
Yan Jiecheng's workplace where he organizes housing policies and research projects.
Tube Building
筒子楼
A type of dense, multi-story dormitory/residential housing unit planned by the Locomotive Depot.
Small Cafeteria
小食堂
A dining facility located within the Research Institute used for business discussions.
First Canteen
一食堂
The dining facility at the factory where the management team prepared an excessively luxurious, non-compliant reception meal for the visiting inspectors.
Shaoshan Factory
韶山厂
A locomotive manufacturing plant and significant partner in the national railway engineering network.
National Railway Locomotive Technology Association
国家铁路机车技术协会
A newly established professional body dedicated to unifying locomotive research, facilitating knowledge exchange, and managing the industry's premier journal.
Xiangqian Railway
湘黔铁路
A major railway infrastructure project crucial to the economic and defense development of southwest China, connecting provinces like Hunan and Guizhou.
Huaihua City
怀化
A key transit city where the Xiangqian Railway intersects with the Zhiliu Railway.
Zhuzhou City
株洲
A major transport hub connecting the Jingguang and Zhegan Railways.
Hutong
胡同
The alleyway outside the residential compound where the neighborhood public facilities are located.
Public Toilet
公厕
A public sanitation facility located in the alleyway near the Siheyuan.
Study
书房
The private chamber in Old Chang's home where strategic and political discussions are held.
Zheng Bureau
郑局
A problematic railway hub known for its massive cargo delays, systemic corruption, and lack of accountability.
Xu Station
徐地
Another problematic location associated with the Zheng Bureau, experiencing severe management issues.
Housing Compound Construction Site
家属院工地
The site of the new residential development project being overseen for the department.
Administrative Building
行政楼
The central office building of the Rolling Steel Factory where management and official business operations are conducted.
Shanhai Manor
山海庄园
A location previously frequented by the protagonist for professional training.
Railway First Residential Compound
铁路第一家属院
The newly constructed housing complex for the research institute employees, featuring 360 units with central vehicle access and pedestrian gates.
Meat Processing Plant
肉联厂
A food processing facility with a storefront operating in the newly developed residential area.
State-Owned Restaurant
国营饭店
A public dining establishment where Yan Jiecheng and his colleagues dine.
The Residential Complex
小区
The new housing project developed for the institute staff where Yan Jiecheng is allocated a new apartment.
Railway Housing Complex No. 1
铁路第1家属院
A modern housing development for railway employees featuring two-bedroom units and indoor plumbing.
Bao-Cheng Line
宝成线
A major railway line currently undergoing significant reconstruction and safety upgrades.
Kun-He Line
昆河线
A prominent railway line mentioned in the context of recent operational accidents.
The Third Line
三线
Industrial construction regions in remote, inland mountain areas where many technical experts and scholars have been relocated for work and re-education.
Beijing Wired Radio Factory
京城有线电厂
A research and manufacturing facility involved in the development of large-scale computer technology.
Zhuzhou Locomotive Research Institute
株洲研究所
A provincial research facility noted for its technical breakthroughs in locomotive development and high-power component manufacturing.
Locomotive Circuit Simulation Laboratory
机车线路模拟实验室
A new high-level facility currently being established by Yan Jiecheng to conduct advanced technical testing.
Zhuzhou Locomotive Factory
株洲机车厂
The industrial manufacturing plant located in Zhuzhou where locomotives are produced.
Zhuzhou Research Institute
株洲所
A premier locomotive research facility currently under evaluation for a departmental merger.
The Guesthouse
招待所
The lodging where Yan Jiecheng and his team reside during the inspection and negotiation period in Zhuzhou.
Jingguang Railway Line
京广线
The major railway trunk line connecting Beijing and Guangzhou, characterized by high traffic volume and critical maintenance requirements.
Jiangcheng Railway Bureau
江城路局
The regional administrative authority responsible for the track maintenance and railway operations in the Jiangcheng area.
Baoding Station
保定站
The railway station where the collision occurred, serving as the command center for the subsequent emergency rescue operation.
Baoding Passenger Transport Section
保定客运段
The local railway department responsible for passenger logistics and service management.
Baoding
保定
A city where the railway accident occurred and where He Daqing is currently working as a logistics support chef.
Station Square
车站广场
The location near the railway station where rescue personnel and logistics teams are stationed and dining.
No. 1 Cotton Textile Factory
棉纺一厂
A nearby industrial facility cited as a local precedent for successful central heating installation.
Automobile Factory
汽车厂
A nearby industrial facility cited as a local precedent for successful central heating installation.
Baoding Cotton Mill
保定棉纺厂
The factory where He Daqing worked and where his stepson (The Second Son) replaced him as a cook.
Yi Zhonghai's House
易中海家
The residence of Yi Zhonghai and his wife, located within the courtyard.
The Residential Compound
家属院
A government-run housing complex for employees of the Research Institute and other departments, equipped with auxiliary facilities like schools, clinics, and security.
The Health Clinic
卫生院
A medical facility designated for the residents within the residential compound.
The School
学校
The educational facility located within the residential compound, serving the families of the staff.
Food Factory
食品厂
A local industrial facility which Yan Jiecheng identifies as a potential partner for organizing joint social and match-making events.
Electrical Research Center
电气研究中心
A specialized research department within the Research Institute where technical staff conduct their work.
751 Factory
751厂
A manufacturing facility in Beijing responsible for coal-to-gas production.
Shougang Gas Purification Plant
首钢煤气净化厂
A key industrial facility involved in the purification of municipal gas supplies.
Public Utility Bureau
公用局
The municipal department responsible for managing civil infrastructure systems such as gas and water.
Handong Province
汉东省
The ancestral home province of Hou Yaoping, where he served before participating in the war.
Red Star Household Appliance Factory
羊城红星家用电器厂
A manufacturing facility in Guangzhou managed by Yang Chengwen; it is a major source of revenue for the Research Institute.
Pukou Locomotive Factory
浦口机车厂
The site where recent unrest has occurred, raising suspicions of external sabotage.
Uncle Chen's Residence
陈叔叔家
A guarded villa where Yan Jiecheng meets with Uncle Chen for counsel.
Guangzhou Railway Bureau
羊城路局
The regional authority for the railway sector in Guangzhou, responsible for enforcing security and administrative orders within factory premises.
Workers' Gymnasium
工人体育馆
A municipal sports venue selected as the neutral location for the staff matchmaking social event.
Xiba River
西坝河
A suburban area that served as the location for the espionage handover and subsequent sting operation.
Xiba River Bridge
西坝河桥
The specific bridge site where the covert handover between the spies and the traitor took place.
Workers' Stadium
工体
The venue where the social networking event was held.
Meeting Room No. 3
三口会议室
The specific conference room within the Research Institute where the leadership meeting regarding the espionage discovery took place.
Soviet Union
毛熊
The nation where historical espionage operations took place, frequently referred to in informal discourse.
The Red Wall
红墙
The government compound where high-level state meetings are conducted.
Railway Residential Compound
铁路家属院
A housing complex for railway employees.
Beijing Railway Bureau
京城路局
The major administrative railway hub for the capital, currently undergoing reorganization and management system changes.
Beijing Microcomputer Factory
京城微机厂
A municipal facility and key partner for the research institute in the development of specialized railway machinery.
Yanzhao
燕赵
A historical region encompassing portions of Hebei, relevant to Yan Jiecheng's operational investigation.
San Jin (Shanxi)
三晋
A region relevant to Yan Jiecheng's operational investigation.
North Shandong
鲁北
A region in northern Shandong relevant to Yan Jiecheng's operational investigation.
Beijing Bureau
燕京局
The government administrative body where Yan Jiecheng previously held a management position before shifting focus to research.
Teaching Management Center
教学管理中心
A department established by Yan Jiecheng within his research institute to centralize textbook editing, curriculum development, and the future management of graduate students.
