Chapter 412 Hot Air Balloon
"Brother Feng said it well! Since he has entered the ranks, he is naturally like a family. Don't stand there, come and help clean up the place."
I don’t know who shouted first, but everyone else did it.
After all, this is their temporary residence. Although it may only be a few days, it cannot be too cold.
The crowd was busy and there were so many people that they were really powerful. The ones who carried water and wiped them, but in just a short time, they cleaned up a dusty house.
Now I have seen it again, and everyone has smiled.
"Brother Feng, you look like a trainer like this?"
A man with a little dark skin came over.
"Oh, I used to be a Ranger."
Feng Guan said indifferently.
He didn't intend to reveal more things, but some things could not be avoided. For example, you have to make up one of them. Otherwise, if someone asks for it, they will sooner or later reveal it.
Feng Guan positioned himself as a Ranger.
This type of person is erratic and unyielding in the world, which is most suitable for his current situation.
In addition, the road system collapsed at this time, and even if someone wanted to check his identity, it was impossible to check it. It all depends on his mouth.
"Tsk tsk, no wonder, no wonder. It depends on Brother Feng's extraordinary skills. He has to show everyone his skills and let everyone open their eyes!"
Feng Guan couldn't help frowning when he heard this.
Of course, he came to apply for the recruitment not to be sincere but to find out the news. In order not to reveal his identity, the lower the key, the better. If he performed too high, he would definitely attract attention.
Feng Guan's true identity is shameless. Once it is discovered that he is from the inner factory, it is likely to arouse the vigilance of King Gui and follow the clues to sift out all the sand.
"Actually, the Ranger is not as good as you think. He is nothing more than knowing some skills in boxing and kicking, which is roughly the same as a guard."
After Feng Guan explained, everyone was a little disappointed.
"That's how it is."
Feng Guan felt relieved after seeing him cover up.
"Since you will practice killing skills after you have passed the army, it is much more effective than fist and foot skills."
Feng Guan paused and said, "If you don't want to be compared, you and I have to work hard."
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In the warm pavilion of Qianqing Palace, Zhu Cilang was ecstatic against the huge map hanging on the wall.
The place where he stared at was Hanzhong.
After the Ming army's victory in Sichuan, the next goal was to go north to capture Guanzhong.
To take Guanzhong, you must first take Hanzhong.
The Qing army will inevitably hoard heavy troops in Hanzhong.
Because of its geographical location, Hanzhong is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Even if the Qing army deployed tens of thousands of people here, the Ming army would not be able to gain advantage even if it dispatched more than 100,000 troops.
It is true that the Qing army suffered heavy losses in Sichuan, but it is not as difficult as tens of thousands of soldiers and horses.
If it is a strong attack, it is probably not a wise move, so it can only be done by tricks.
Zhu Cixuan knew that there were many paths in the mountains near Hanzhong, and perhaps the Ming army could choose to divide their troops to pass through these paths and suddenly appear behind the Qing army.
But doing this also has certain risks, because the troops will be divided very much, and it will be difficult to regroup again at that time.
In this era, all the horses depend on transportation. However, when you look through the mountains and ridges, horses may not be easy to use. If you abandon the horses by walking, even if the two armies cross the mountain are only a dozen miles apart, it will be difficult to meet.
Unless Zhu Cilang came up with a way to allow the Ming army scattered through the dangerous mountains to meet up as quickly as possible.
Although it was obvious to set off fireworks, the Qing army would definitely be alert and respond immediately.
So this is not a good choice.
Perhaps you can try to make something that the Qing army had never seen before, so that even if the Qing army discovered it, it would not think of a sneak attack on the Ming army.
Zhu Cixuan thought of hot air balloons at the first time. Of course, it was not the kind of tourist hot air balloons that later generations, but the size was too large and too eye-catching.
What Zhu Cixuan wanted to make was a hot air balloon that was similar to the size of a Kongming lantern.
After crossing the mountain, a Ming army raised the hot air balloon and told his companions that they were at their location.
The other Ming troops also did the same after arriving, so that the Ming troops could complete the assembly in the shortest time.
Time, time is what the Ming army needs to fight for the most now!
This idea is not an exaggeration, and it has the possibility and conditions for implementation.
Zhu Cilang immediately sent an order to summon Gao Hongtu. The latter also entered the palace as soon as possible.
Gao Hongtu and Zhu Cixuan worked with the monarch and minister for so long. With his experience, His Majesty the Emperor must have had a new idea and wanted the Ministry of Works to implement it.
Sure enough, when Zhu Cilang saw Gao Hongtu, he straightened the point and expressed his idea of making a hot air balloon.
After listening to the emperor's description, Gao Hongtu was also very interested in the hot air balloon, but he was still skeptical about its ability to fly.
"Your Majesty, I will order the craftsmen from the Ministry of Works to step up the trial production of this hot air balloon. But the old minister cannot guarantee that he will be able to make it."
How smart Gao Hongtu is, he has left a hole for himself without saying anything.
In this way, even if the hot air balloon is not made in the future, the emperor's board will not hit him.
Of course, Zhu Cilang also knew Gao Hongtu’s little thoughts, but he did not point them out.
At least so far, Gao Hongtu, the Minister of Works, has done a good job. If Zhu Cilang has any requirements, he can always implement the arrangements as soon as possible.
As for selfishness, everyone has it.
Gao Hongtu is not a saint, so there is no need to use the standards of a saint to demand him.
"Don't mention this hot air balloon except you, I, the king and the minister. The craftsmen of the Ministry of Works must also be controlled."
Zhu Cixuan knew the value of hot air balloons, so he naturally did not want this technology to be easily stolen by the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, he repeatedly emphasized to Gao Hongtu, hoping that it could attract Gao Hongtu's attention.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. The old minister will definitely not talk about this matter."
"Yeah, let's report it immediately if there is a new situation."
"I'm leaving."
Zhu Cilang waved his hand, and Gao Hongtu bowed and left.
Zhu Cilang rubbed his forehead and relieved his fatigue.
"Come here, let's go to Kunning Palace."
Zhu Cilang has spent a lot of time dealing with official business these days, but he doesn't have much time with the queen and her son. Now he happens to have some time to go and have a look.
Liu Chuanzong had already prepared a seat for the chariot, and at this moment, he led a group of small yellow gates to serve Zhu Cilang and sat up all the way to Kunning Palace.
Soon after, the imperial chariot stopped in front of Kunning Palace.
Now the nurse lives in the side hall of Kunning Palace, which not only makes it easier for the little prince to feed and the queen to see her son.
At this time, Zhu Heyuan had just been fed and was being taken to the Queen's Hall to tease.
When the crowd learned that the emperor was coming, they were a little panicked.
The queen handed her son to the nurse, led a group of female officials and the palace maids to welcome her.
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Chapter completed!