Chapter 280: Test flight of hot air balloon brings a small shock to Kunning Palace

“This time, my third brother has been ordered to conquer the Northern Yuan Dynasty and will bring two hot air balloons with him.

The purpose is to conduct experimental exploration of its effectiveness in warfare."

After Zhu Biao finished speaking, Duke of Korea Li Shanchang immediately stepped forward.

He said loudly to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, for obtaining this miraculous object!
Your Highness the Prince of Jin will surely be invincible in this expedition, and the day of annihilating the Northern Yuan Dynasty is in sight!"

These flattering words made Zhu Yuanzhang very happy and felt extremely comfortable.

The other palace maids and eunuchs present also echoed his words and offered flattering words to Old Zhu.

Regardless of whether they have witnessed the results themselves, everyone is rushing to flatter him.

At the same time, Zhu Gang summoned Liang Jing to prepare for takeoff and told him, "Take action immediately and don't keep your father and the Crown Prince waiting for too long."

Liang Jing, who once served as the magistrate of Chongde County, was lucky enough to avoid being implicated in the empty seal case and the Hu Weiyong case, but he eventually succumbed to the power and inducement of the son of Liu Guan, the prefect of Jiaxing.

Fortunately, Zhu Gang tried his best to secure such a rare opportunity for him.

Although there are certain risks in this test flight, at least one death can be avoided.

After more than a dozen rounds of tests full of difficulties and dangers, surprisingly, Liang Jing survived without a scratch.

Today, his skills are so superb that he can be called the undisputed first hot air balloon master in the Ming Dynasty.

This crucial demonstration session must undoubtedly be performed by Liang Jing himself.

He walked steadily up to Zhu Yuanzhang, bent down respectfully and performed a great salute.

"Your humble servant Liang respectfully pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor. I am deeply grateful to Your Majesty for granting me this opportunity!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly in response.

Then Liang Jing expressed his deep gratitude to Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao.

Because he knew clearly in his heart that without the help of these two noble people, he would probably never get such a rare opportunity in his lifetime.

Especially the King of Jin, Zhu Gang, if he had not invented such a magical hot air balloon in his fiefdom, Shanxi.

Even if there are others willing to plead for Liang Jing, it would be difficult for a good cook to cook without rice.

Because there is simply no opportunity for Liang Jing to make amends.

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand casually.

He said, "You, don't be in a hurry to thank me!

We all know very well that this hot air balloon is not a joke and it is very dangerous.

It is better to wait until you are able to achieve success safely before you express your gratitude!"

It turned out that when Zhu Gang introduced the hot air balloon to Zhu Yuanzhang, he explained all the pros and cons of it clearly and in detail.

After all, with such advanced scientific and technological levels in modern society, news of hot air balloon accidents resulting in casualties still appears in the newspapers from time to time.

Not to mention the Ming Dynasty, which was separated from later generations by more than 370 years.

At this moment, operating and flying this hot air balloon is no less dangerous than going to the battlefield and fighting the enemy in person.

On one hand, some people disregard their own life and death and risk their lives to gain merit.

On the other hand, they actively place themselves in mid-air, relying on their courage to strive for achievements.

As to which situation is more dangerous, it is really difficult to say.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being so bold as to speak out. I am not afraid of any potential risks.

If I were to die here, it would be my bad luck and fate, not this hot air balloon!"

Zhu Gang never expected that Liang Jing's emotional intelligence had improved significantly just by going to jail.

Even when facing the danger of losing his life, he never mentioned anything about the quality problems of the hot air balloon built by the Taiyuan Spacecraft Research Institute.

After all matters were explained, with Zhu Gang's order, Liang Jing stepped into the hanging basket.

Then he skillfully untied the ropes used for fixing one by one.

Under the horrified gaze of the eunuchs, palace maids, and guards, Liang Jing slowly rose into the sky in a hot air balloon.

Liang Jing was concentrating on controlling the flamethrower in his hand. His skillful movements seemed as if he had practiced them countless times.

As Liang Jing continued to adjust the size of the fire, the bright flames burned higher and higher like an enraged lion.

At the same time, the upward force generated by the hot air balloon becomes stronger and stronger.

With the basket shaking violently, the hot air balloon finally began to rise slowly.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes were fixed on this huge monster that was gradually rising into the air.

"It's flying! It's flying!"

Excited shouts rose one after another, resounding through the sky.

Not only Zhu Yuanzhang and his son Zhu Biao, but even the guards who accompanied them could not help but exclaim in amazement.

If they had not remembered the majesty of the Ming Dynasty laws deep in their minds.

I'm afraid these guards could no longer suppress their inner impulse and rushed forward like a swarm of bees.

I want to see with my own eyes how this magical hot air balloon flies.

Although their deep attachment to life and family made them regain some sanity in the end.

I forcibly suppressed the strong desire to find out the truth.
However, the guards still could not completely conceal the shock and surprise in their hearts.

As a result, all kinds of exclamations and praises were heard.

A Lanling guard muttered to himself in astonishment, "It can really fly up there. Could this be some magic trick from the gods?"

Before he could finish his words, the third-class guard in the fifth-rank official uniform who was standing not far away rushed over.

He shouted mercilessly, “Are you stupid?

His Majesty has just said that this was made by His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin himself!"

Listening to the exclamations and shouts coming from all around, the uncontrollable smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face became brighter and brighter, as if it was going to pull the corners of his mouth to his ears.

He said smugly: "Look at you ignorant people!
Open your eyes and take a good look, this is a new thing that our third child has made!"

Zhu Gang, who was standing nearby, gave a detailed introduction in a loud voice: "This is a hot air balloon. It can be used in two ways. What you are seeing now is one of them."

As they were talking, the hot air balloon slowly rose into the air, and soon reached a height of about ten meters.

Liang Jing, who was in charge of the operation at this time, skillfully adjusted the size of the flame.

With the help of four thick ropes connected to the ground below, he successfully made the hot air balloon float steadily in the air.

This operating method is a conventional method developed by Zhu Gang, Gongshu Qi and other skilled craftsmen through joint research.

It should be noted that once the hot air balloon rises into the sky, its direction is extremely difficult to control.

The only thing the driver can control is his own altitude.

(End of this chapter)