"Found it, found it!"
"Bring water, put out the fire first"
"Pay attention to your surroundings and see if there are any scattered sparks."
A Kong Ming Lantern made half of the East Palace busy.
And when a large number of people chased for a long time and finally retrieved the Kongming Lantern that the Emperor Taisun had let fly, Zhu Biao looked at the Kongming Lantern that was handed over by the servant with a livid face that was as tall as two people.
If someone of this size really caught fire and fell into the palace, a big disaster would happen!
"Is this a good thing you did? Whoever came up with the idea should stand up for me."
At this time, in front of Zhu Biao, the emperor's grandson Zhu Xiongying, the twelfth-year-old Zhu Bai, and a large group of their attendants looked at the Kongming Lantern being chased back.
The two little guys at the head lowered their heads and wanted to get back into their clothes.
However, there is no use pretending to be stupid at this time.
Zhu Biao looked at his younger brother Zhu Bai sternly.
Zhu Xiongying is a little younger, so it might be difficult for him to explain things clearly.
But Zhu Bai is too young to be young.
"Old Twelve, tell me what's going on."
After hearing that he was called by his good brother, Zhu Bai also knew that he would not be able to escape by pretending to be stupid.
So he moved forward slightly, and then said in a low voice.
"Brother... we just want to do an experiment like the teacher... The teacher said that the main reason why the Kongming Lantern can float in the sky is because hot air has the ability to rise..."
"The teacher also told us at that time that if we have enough strong materials, we can make a huge sky lantern. If there is enough fuel, hang a basket underneath, and basically we can take people to the sky..."
"The teacher didn't come to class today, so I discussed it with Xiongying and took the others to make this Kongming Lantern..."
After Zhu Bai finished explaining, he raised his head somewhat numbly and observed his eldest brother's face.
After realizing that Zhu Biao's expression was not kind, Zhu Bai quickly lowered his head and acknowledged his mistake with a hint of grievance in his voice.
"I'm sorry, brother, I didn't expect it to end up like this... Originally we tied the Kongming lantern with a rope, but accidentally our body was burned by the fire..."
"I'm sorry, father. Don't blame Uncle Twelve entirely. Uncle Twelve was involved in Xiongying's idea."
"My son was wrong, I won't dare to do it next time!"
After hearing Zhu Bai admit his mistake, Zhu Xiongying also walked out with a pout.
He saluted his father very seriously.
Zhu Biao looked at the two little guys who lowered their heads to admit their mistake, and hesitated for a moment.
Playing with fire can be dangerous for adults, let alone children.
Especially in this palace.
This time, things are big and small.
To punish or not to punish?
"His Royal Highness, Mr. Chu Ze and His Highness Prince Yan are here..."
While Zhu Biao was still hesitating on how to deal with these two little guys, the palace servants hurriedly came to report with small steps.
"What's going on? Why is it so lively today?"
Just as the other party finished his report, Chu Ze's voice sounded from the side.
Looking along the sound, Zhu Biao also saw Chu Ze walking side by side with Zhu Di.
"Sorry, I didn't sleep well last night. I accidentally overslept today!"
"Xiongying, Zhu Bai, why don't you hurry back to the main hall and prepare for class?"
"Call everyone else here. I'm a bit pressed for time today, so the class can't be left behind."
"Biao, do you have anything to eat? I'm a little hungry."
As soon as Chu Ze came to Zhu Biao's side, he reached out and put his arm around Zhu Biao's shoulders. While talking, he led him towards the main hall.
After Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Bai, who had made a mistake, saw Zhu Biao being pulled away by Chu Ze, the two little guys looked at each other with ghostly eyes.
They ran away hand in hand.
When Zhu Biao noticed the two of them, they had already disappeared.
"you…"
Zhu Biao, who came back to his senses at this time, looked at Chu Ze with a frown and blame.
After reaching out and unhappily taking away his arm from his shoulder, Zhu Biao silently arranged for people to prepare food.
Then he sat back on the main seat where he was handling government affairs, and said to Chu Ze with some blame.
"Looking at you, you probably know what they are doing today! Such a young child has begun to learn to play with fire. I haven't even started to teach him a lesson, and you let me go."
"You can't let your child be so spoiled as you are. He will get into trouble if he gets used to it!"
"Hey, it's my fault today. If I hadn't been late, they wouldn't have played these games..."
"Although it is wrong to play with fire, it is very valuable for children to be curious and creative. Although there were some minor accidents along the way, their courage to try is still worthy of encouragement."
"Forget it for today, I will teach them to pay attention to safety later."
"This is what you said. If you don't teach me well, I will cause trouble for you next time."
Zhu Biao, who originally had no intention of severely punishing the two little guys, came down the steps after hearing Chu Ci's persuasion.
However, Zhu Biao was still a little curious about what they had said before.
"I just heard what Lao Twelve said about taking people to the sky. Is that true?"
Regarding things like flying into the sky, let alone the prince Zhu Biao, even the emperor couldn't do anything about it.
Even in the eyes of many people, going to heaven is something that only gods can do.
But today, when he suddenly heard that there was such a thing as taking people to heaven, Zhu Biao inevitably became a little curious.
"The hot air balloon thing is indeed true. But... it's probably a bit difficult given the current situation."
"First of all, I have only seen hot air balloons, but I have never operated them in detail. But I know one thing. After a hot air balloon flies into the sky, the main driving force for movement is wind."
"Wherever the wind blows, this thing will float. It's not easy to control."
"The second problem is... the fuel problem. Although gasoline can be crudely refined using fire oil and local methods, it is difficult to control. If it explodes in the sky or the fuel leaks, the joke will be big. Basically. Those who ride on it are mortal and not alive.”
"Compared to these, the problem of materials is much simpler. If you want to get one to play with, I will make a model for you in a while, and you can just find someone to make one."
"Of course, it's best not to go up there and play by yourself. Once that thing gets airborne, if something goes wrong, there's basically no chance of survival."
"How about it, are you still playing?"
After hearing what Chu Ze said, Zhu Biao's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.
You've already mentioned this, why should I play?
Are you playing with your life?
"Forget it. If this thing can only be made and played with, then there is no need to study it."
After hearing what Zhu Biao said, Chu Ze also shook his head slightly.
He wouldn't ride in a hot air balloon anyway.
After all, for a person who is afraid of heights, having his legs off the ground is the greatest danger in the world.
However, Zhu Biao gave up, but someone was still thinking about this thing.
"Chu Ze... how about you give me the drawings? Hehe, I want to try it."
"If you could fly into the sky, it would be much easier to attack the city. Leading people to quietly attack the enemy city at night, or attack people on the ground from the sky, how comfortable it would be!"
"Even if you can only follow the wind and use it when the wind direction is right, it will be a great weapon!"
After Zhu Biao shook his head and rejected the matter, Zhu Di gently poked Chu Ze with his hand.
How fun it is to fly into the sky!
As for whether things are dangerous or not, can they still be called exciting?
"You can do it if you want. For the methods of this era, once a hot air balloon takes off, it is indeed almost unsolvable, but you actually don't need this thing in many places."
"After all, for the time being, instead of using hot air balloons to fight uncontrolled air-to-ground battles, it would be more cost-effective to research firearms or gunpowder weapons to fight land and sea battles."
"But since you want to try it, I'll go teach the children first and come back later to give you the drawings."
"Okay, then go and come back quickly!"
Zhu Biao heard the entire conversation between Chu Ze and Zhu Di, but he didn't say anything more.
Since the fourth child wants to try it, just let him try it.
Remember to tell me when the time comes and just pay attention to safety.
After Chu Ze left, Zhu Biao also looked at Zhu Di, who was sitting in his study room and picked up a book and started reading.
"What happened to him today?"
Although Zhu Biao was asking about Chu Ze.
Although he usually gets up late, that's only compared to people like them.
Chu Ze slept until noon today...
Chu Ze was so unusual today, so Zhu Biao naturally had to ask.
"Hey, at first I thought something was wrong. I asked him on the way here, and it seemed that it was about the girl from the Lan family. From what he said, he met the girl from the Lan family yesterday, and then, It seems that he dislikes me a little."
After Zhu Di heard Zhu Biao's inquiry, he didn't take it seriously.
Still minding his own reading, he answered smoothly.
But when his words fell into Zhu Biao's ears, it was obvious that he didn't mean that.
"Do you dislike the Lan family girl?"
Chu Ze's marriage to the daughter of Lan Yu's family was decided by his father.
This matter is basically irreversible.
After all, this is related to Chu Ze's stance.
Moreover, during this period of time, almost everyone in the court knew that Chu Ze was Lan Yu's son-in-law.
At this time, even if Chu Ze dislikes others, there must be no accidents in this matter.
Otherwise, let’s not talk about the consequences of disobeying his father’s wishes.
It's just Lan Yu's face and his daughter's reputation that are a problem.
Marriage, to put it mildly, is the exchange and binding of interests.
After Zhu Biao heard Zhu Di's words, he also frowned and began to think deeply.
"What specific aspect are you dissatisfied with? Have you asked this?"
"Well, how can I ask this! Brother, it's okay to be dissatisfied. The worst thing you can do is take concubines in the future. Chu Ze is not an unreasonable person. Just talk to him when the time comes. Even if you don't If you are satisfied, don’t show it.”
"He should know this."
"Hey, it really doesn't work, so this is the only way."
Zhu Biao had just finished speaking. He was about to lower his head to deal with political affairs, but he hadn't even reached the brush next to him.
The palace servant walked into the hall again.
"See the Crown Prince, see His Highness King Yan! General Lan Yu asks for an audience."
When he heard Lan Yu's request to see him, Zhu Biao's brows immediately wrinkled.
A bad premonition suddenly rose in his heart.
Zhu Di on the side, when he heard these words, couldn't help but silently closed the book in his hand, and looked at Zhu Biao who was sitting upright with a bit of weirdness in his eyes...
"It can't be such a coincidence... Could it be that this guy Chu Ze has told Lan Yu something in advance?"
After hearing Zhu Di's somewhat doubtful soliloquy, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
"If he really kills first and then reveals later, he will be in big trouble..."
Zhu Biao rubbed his forehead with a headache, then waved his hand to the palace servant.
"Let General Lan come in!"
Regardless of whether things turned out as they thought.
What is supposed to come will eventually come, and you cannot avoid this kind of thing.
"Your Highness, you have to make the decision for us!"
After the palace servants retreated, before Lan Yu could be seen, his voice had already sounded from outside the main hall.
After hearing Lan Yu's words, Zhu Biao's heart couldn't help but tremble.
Looking at this posture, he is probably about to suffer!
"Your Highness, General Lan Yu will pay homage to His Highness. Your Highness, you have to give us your opinion..."
"Our son-in-law, who we have already acquired, is about to disappear. You have to make the decision for us..."
After Lan Yu hurriedly ran in from outside the palace, as soon as she saw Zhu Biao, she didn't even have time to salute and started complaining directly.
The anxiety on his face was not fake at all.
Looking at Lan Yu who was speaking in a hurry and lost his way, and the word son-in-law mentioned in his mouth, Zhu Biao's brows jumped slightly.
It seems that the problem he was most worried about has happened!
"Uncle, don't worry, please come and serve tea to uncle."
At this time, Zhu Biao didn't care about Lan Yu calling him general.
An uncle, just hold Lan Yu steady first.
There is no need for chaos at this time!
"Hey, why are you drinking tea at this time! Prince, you have to think of a way for us!"
"I admit, I had some objections to Chu Ze at first. But later on... we treat him as our biological son. Even our biological son is not as close as him."
"It turns out that everything is better now. My son-in-law, who is now mature, is about to fly away!"
"Your Highness, this cannot be done like this!"
"Uncle, please don't be impatient. Let's talk slowly if we have anything to say. If you are so impatient, I don't know what happened..."
"Sit down first, let's talk things over first, and then figure out a solution, okay?"
(End of chapter)
