Zhang Shengbing

Biodata

Background

Zhang Shengbing works at the 985 Factory during its shift from artillery production toward civilian goods, including vehicle wheels, mufflers, fuel tanks, and hydraulic clamps. He is Han Aimin's second brother-in-law and is familiar with the factory's delivery and testing procedures. 736 737

Personality

Zhang is good-humored and considerate. He lightly teases Han Aimin about supposedly visiting a girlfriend, while recognizing that Han's interest in the cannon delivery is unusual. 1206 1210

He is practical and helpful: after explaining that completed cannons must be test-fired and approved by a Military Representative before shipment, he obtains leave from the workshop director and drives Han Aimin to the firing range. 741 857 1207

Story Role

When Han Aimin searches for his elder brother-in-law Huang Haishan, Zhang Shengbing directs him toward the rear-mountain test-firing range rather than the train station. He explains that Haishan cannot transport the cannons for loading until their test firing is complete and the Military Representative has signed off. 736 750

Zhang then uses his Jialing motorcycle to take Han Aimin along the mountain road to the riverside firing range, allowing him to reach Haishan more quickly. 869 891 1211

Relationships

• Han Aimin — Brother-in-law; Zhang answers his questions about Huang Haishan's location and personally gives him a ride to the firing range. 736 741
• Huang Haishan — Fellow brother-in-law; Zhang knows that Haishan is likely at the rear-mountain firing range because of the cannon test procedure. 750 1206

Equipment / Items

• Jialing motorcycle — Used to transport Han Aimin from the factory to the rear-mountain cannon test range. 869 891