In the morning, the weather is very cool.
This was a light rain that lasted for nearly half a month. After the first break, the sky looked cloudless.
In the courtyard where Zhao Hao is located, craftsmen have prepared the hot air balloon and can light it up at any time.
At this time, in front of the gate of the courtyard, the First Emperor and the generals were sitting in the corner, waiting for the hot air balloon to be released.
At the end of the blocked road were the people in Linchen City.
Although they had no idea what would happen today, seeing the soldiers surrounding Zhao Hao's courtyard, they thought something big was going to happen.
This is like some celebrities who don't have many fans, but hire dozens or hundreds of security guards to surround themselves. No one knows them, and many people come to watch.
As a designer, manufacturer, and pilot of a hot air balloon, Zhao Hao carefully checked the indicators of the hot air balloon and only climbed into the gondola after finding that there were no problems.
"Father, do you want to come up and try?"
Zhao Hao stood in the hanging basket under the hot air balloon and waved to Ying Zheng who was observing.
Although Ying Zheng longed for the feeling of heaven in his heart, this was his first time after all, so he was inevitably a little nervous and worried.
But he hesitated and said, "Will this thing fall suddenly?"
"hehe."
Zhao Hao smiled and said to himself that the First Emperor was also afraid.
However, the First Emperor's worries were not unfounded. After all, this was the first time he had seen such a thing as a hot air balloon. If something unexpected happened and two people fell from the sky, they would definitely be dead.
"Don't worry, Father, it's very safe up here!"
Zhao Hao had already observed today's weather and it was very clear, otherwise he would not have invited Ying Zheng to ride the hot air balloon with him.
Let's not talk about how noble Ying Zheng's status is and how important he is to Da Qin. Let's talk about himself. He is definitely a representative of fear of death.
Let him risk his life to do something, it would be better to kill him directly.
So he was very confident before inviting Ying Zheng to ride the hot air balloon with him.
However, Zhao Gao, who was next to Ying Zheng, disagreed that Ying Zheng was involved in danger, and quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, if you are not an old slave, you don't trust the young master. It's just that this hot air balloon is something I have never heard of or seen, so I am worried."
"Yes, Your Majesty, safety comes first, and you must not take any personal risks!"
"Your Majesty, please think twice."
Originally, Ying Zheng was about to board the hot air balloon with half excitement and half anxiety. However, when Zhao Gao and the ministers said this, the courage he had just mustered up instantly dissipated.
However, Zhao Hao was still waiting for him in the basket. If he rejected Zhao Hao directly like this, it would appear that he, as a father, was not as good as his own son, so he was a little confused, and then he turned his eyes to Zhao Gao. For a moment, he then looked towards Zhao Hao smiled and said:
"Otherwise, let others test the flight first. If there is no problem, we can fly again. What do you think?"
"Well"
Zhao Hao scratched his head and said with some confusion: "Then according to the father's wishes, who should I let test the flight?"
"Zhao Gao!"
"Ah? Your Majesty."
Zhao Gao, who was originally thinking about Ying Zheng, unexpectedly heard Ying Zheng calling his name. His face turned green with fright. He bowed tremblingly and said: "Old, old slave is here."
"Come on, Zhao Gao, go to heaven and show me, don't be afraid of death, it's very safe!"
"Your Majesty, old slave, old slave"
Zhao Gao cried, thinking that I am so worried about you, but you want to harm me!
If I had the courage, I wouldn't have been waiting by your side all the time. If you were a coward, I would have gone to the battlefield and made achievements long ago.
Seeing Zhao Gao squirming and refusing to climb onto the hot air balloon, Ying Zheng suddenly lost his temper and said in a deep voice, "If I tell you to go up, just go up. Don't say anything more!"
"Old slave"
Zhao Gao opened his mouth, but hesitated. He thought to himself, "I'm such a mean-mouthed person. Why do I do things that move others and make me cry?"
If I don't persuade the First Emperor, will it not be my turn to play?
Damn me!
"Well, since Zhao Fuling personally gave my father a trial ride, I will ask your son-in-law Yan Le to accompany you, so that you can be taken care of!"
As he spoke, Zhao Hao suddenly thought of something and added:
"Oh, by the way, I would like to remind you that Yan Le has already sat down. You will have to listen to him when you get up later."
"this"
When Zhao Gao heard that Yan Le had already sat down, he felt a little calmer and then climbed into the hanging basket carefully.
Seeing Zhao Gao climb into the hanging basket, Yan Le, who was already preparing in the hanging basket, immediately said to Zhao Gao: "Father-in-law, are you ready?"
"I"
Zhao Gao was sitting in the hanging basket and could clearly feel the hanging basket shaking. He couldn't help but asked tremblingly: "How are you doing at Zhao Hao's place during this time?"
"My life was not going well before. Ever since I came back from injury, Master has been very good to me."
"real?"
Yan Le smiled, he had never smiled so happily: "Yes, since I came back from injury, the young master has taken me with him wherever he goes, just like his father-in-law is with his majesty. Now I really understand what my father-in-law said. Dogs are actually pretty good;
However, being a dog is not always smooth sailing. There are always dangers. For example, if we fall from here, if it is better, we will fall into the sea and save our lives. If it is worse, we will probably fall on a stone or a branch."
"certainly."
As he spoke, he changed the subject and continued: "What I said is nothing. Just like my father-in-law and Your Majesty, I have seen many storms with Young Master Hao. I have long put life and death aside. I will die for Young Master." ,it's my honour!"
"."
Zhao Gao was so shocked by Yan Le's words that he didn't know what to say. He felt his body suddenly soften and he collapsed in the hanging basket.
At this time, Zhao Hao had already ordered someone to start operating the blower.
After the sound of the blower appeared, the charcoal above the hanging basket began to burn fiercely, and light blue flames appeared. As the frequency of the blower gradually increased, the light blue flame quickly turned into a red-yellow flame, and the air bag also rolled rapidly. .
This magical scene couldn't help but stunned Zhao Gao in the hanging basket, and also made the First Emperor and others watching outside quiet down.
"receive!"
Zhao Hao suddenly ordered.
The craftsmen who were already waiting beside the hot air balloon began to take action and supported the keel of the hot air balloon.
Because there is no flamethrower like that of later generations, primitive things like keels can only be used to support the air bag.
Suddenly, the originally sluggish air bag became more and more bulging, rolling like a bag.
"What is this doing?"
Ying Zheng asked Wang Jian curiously.
Obviously, Wang Jian was not very clear about this. He just made a rough guess and said: "It should be preparations before flying."
Not long after the keel was propped up, the craftsmen brought up a blower and kept blowing air into the air bag. The tumbling air bag gradually became stable and expanded, and was not as sluggish as before.
When the generals saw this, they instantly understood their intentions and couldn't help but smile in surprise.
"It turns out to be blowing!"
Zhao Tuo said with great interest: "This is quite interesting!"
Ren Xiao also narrowed his eyes and said, "When the air inside is filled, it should be able to fly."
In fact, all the generals understood it without him having to say anything.
However, just as the generals were chatting and laughing, Zhao Hao's expression suddenly changed. Wu Ya on the side noticed something strange about him and said quickly, "What's wrong, sir? Is there something wrong with the hot air balloon?"
"No, it's Father and the others who are too close!"
Zhao Hao hurriedly said something and was about to remind Ying Zheng and the others.
I saw that the air bag of the hot air balloon had reached its limit. If it was not released, it would probably break the keel and cause Zhao Gaoweng's son-in-law to die before he left the army.
"careful!"
Zhao Hao roared, the craftsmen ran away, and the safety ropes were removed.
However, Ying Zheng and others were still watching the hot air balloon with great interest and did not notice the danger at all.
It was at this time that the originally bulging hot air balloon instantly spurted out a large amount of hot air from the lower end, carrying scattered flames, violently picking up the dust on the ground, and sweeping away in all directions.
Ying Zheng and others, who were watching the hot air balloon with great interest, did not expect such an unexpected situation.
By the time they noticed something was wrong, the smoke had already swept in front of them, blowing over several desks and bringing with it a fiery breath.
"Protect Your Majesty!"
The generals were the first to react, their expressions changed drastically, and they all rushed towards Ying Zheng.
Almost instantly, the table in front of Ying Zheng was filled with guards and generals who were leading the way, as if facing a powerful enemy.
However, the heat wave had subsided at this time and there was no danger.
Ying Zheng, who was sitting behind the guards and generals, and veteran Wang Jian, who was unresponsive, couldn't help coughing and cursing.
"Father, I'm sorry, it was my lack of preparation that caused you to be frightened!"
Zhao Hao ran over with some embarrassment and took the initiative to admit his mistake to Ying Zheng.
"It has nothing to do with you. This happened suddenly, I understand."
Ying Zheng was covered in dust, but he was not angry at all. He turned directly to Wang Jian and said: "Old General, are you okay? Your illness?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. My illness is fine."
Wang Jian smiled, patted the dust on his body, and said with a grin, "I just ate some dirt."
"Fuck."
Tu Sui looked at the mess on the ground and couldn't help cursing, "This thing is so exciting!"
"hehe."
Ying Zheng smiled noncommittally, then waved his hand and said, "Have someone clean it up quickly."
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he felt something was wrong. He looked closely and saw that the place where the hot air balloon was originally placed was empty. He couldn't help but ask, "Where is that thing?"
"what?"
Everyone was stunned for a moment before realizing that the hot air balloon was gone.
As a result, everyone ignored the dust on their bodies and the mess on the ground, and looked for traces of the hot air balloon.
Almost at the same time, cheers came from outside the courtyard.
"Look, everyone, something is flying into the sky!"
I don't know who shouted, and all the generals, including Ying Zheng, stood up and looked up.
They never expected that the hot air balloon would fly like this.
The straight angle and unhurried posture give it an air of calmness.
These generals and emperors, who were usually full of majesty in the past, couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"This damn thing can really fly!"
Tu Sui patted his thigh and sighed.
The other generals, like him, stared at the sky in stunned silence.
However, Ying Zheng quickly calmed down and said to Zhao Hao next to him: "Is this considered a success?"
"A successful landing must be a safe one"
Zhao Hao looked at the hot air balloon and said with a smile, "This has just taken off. It has to fly for a while."
"oh."
Ying Zheng suddenly nodded.
At this time, Tang Sui, who was standing in front of him, suddenly said: "Your Majesty, did you hear anything?"
"sound?"
Ying Zheng was stunned: "What is the sound?"
"It sounds like Zhao Gao's voice"
"what did he say?"
"He said."
"No, I don't want to be a dog, I want to be a human being. I don't want to go to heaven, I want to go down!"
As if he felt the violent shaking of the hanging basket, Zhao Gao recovered from the shock in an instant. He used all his strength to lie on the edge of the hanging basket and screamed at the top of his lungs.
However, as the hanging basket flew higher and higher, his voice became smaller and smaller, and when it reached the ears of Ying Zheng and others, it had changed.
"What is he saying?"
Ying Zheng raised his head and asked with confusion on his face.
Tang Sui listened for a long time, and finally said uncertainly: "He seems to be saying, dogs go to heaven or something."
"Dogs go to heaven?"
Ying Zheng was stunned and subconsciously turned to look at Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao shrugged slightly, indicating that I didn't know anything.
At this time, Zhao Tuo couldn't help but stepped forward and said with emotion: "I never imagined that people can really fly into the sky."
When Zhao Hao heard this, he couldn't help but smile and said to Zhao Tuo: "General Zhao is also interested? Why don't you go up and give it a try before the Zhao government order comes down?"
"Ah? This"
Zhao Tuo was surprised for a moment, then he laughed and said: "Young master, please stop making fun of me. I have been afraid of heights since I was a child and don't dare to stand on high places!"
"Oh, is it so?"
Zhao Hao raised his eyebrows with a half-smile, saying in his heart, I believe you! If you are afraid of heights, wouldn’t it scare you to death if you climb over mountains and ridges in the South China Sea?
It was obvious that this guy was scared.
But Zhao Hao was not prepared to expose him, and turned directly to Ying Zheng and said: "Father, this hot air balloon is now two hundred feet away from us, its safe distance is three hundred feet, and its maximum distance is six hundred feet;
But with the current materials, it is basically impossible to fly to the extreme distance, so the hot air balloon will stay between two hundred feet and three hundred feet."
"Two hundred feet and three hundred feet."
When Ying Zheng heard Zhao Hao's words, he couldn't help but murmur to himself, extremely shocked.
He had seen a lot of strange and skillful things, but nothing like this that could carry people into flight was unique.
this.
How shocking is this?
A distance of two to three hundred feet, doesn't it mean that the current crossbows and arrows in Da Qin can't shoot, and they can only use bed crossbows to shoot?
However, it is difficult to control the accuracy of the bed crossbow, especially when shooting such a moving thing, it is basically impossible.
In other words, hot air balloons are absolutely safe in the air.
No, you can’t think like that.
Hot air balloons do not exist alone.
There are people up there.
Even if the hot air balloon flies into the sky, it will be useless if the people on it cannot effectively survive.
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed and he immediately ordered to Zhao Hao: "Have someone ask, Zhao Gao and the others are still alive?!"
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