Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 11 The Idea of ​​a Genius
Royal study.

After Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the palace, he was not in the mood to hold another court meeting, but reviewed a bunch of memorials one by one.

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang was sufficiently conscientious and responsible.

However, when it comes to himself, it seems that there is not even enough time to be sad. There are too many things waiting for him.

After finishing the memorial, he just leaned back on the broad chair and closed his eyes to meditate.

Half a quarter of an hour later, he slowly straightened up and beckoned.

When the chief eunuch arrived, he commanded in a deep voice:
"Go, have someone call Yan Zhenzhi over to us."

"promise!"

The head eunuch shortened his body, responded, and hurried to the outside of the imperial study, whispered something to a young eunuch, and then returned to stand beside Zhu Yuanzhang.

quickly,

Outside the door came the voice of the Minister of Industry asking for an audience.

"Let him in."

Zhu Yuanzhang's old voice sounded full of spirit.

Then, a figure walked in with arms arched, wearing a scarlet robe with a peacock pattern embroidered on it, and a short-winged black gauze hat on his head.

"We have met Your Majesty." Yan Zhenzhi bowed respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand: "No need."

Only then did Yan Zhen straighten his body, and asked again:
"I wonder what your Majesty is doing when he summons his ministers to come here?"

After Zhu Yuanzhang listened, he suddenly twitched the corners of his mouth, and the wrinkles on his face were affected.

It was like a joke to say this, but he really wanted to know if it could be realized.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Yan Zhenzhi.

"Yan Aiqing, have you ever let go of the Kongming lantern?"

After Yan Zhenzhi heard this, his heart paused, and his mind suddenly began to think about whether he had done anything wrong.

Who is the Hongwu Emperor in front of him?
No matter before or after the founding of the People's Republic of China, they were ruthless people who killed without blinking an eye!
The court where people were killed a few years ago was full of heads, and everyone was in danger!
At this time, he smiled and asked him if he had let go of the Kongming Lantern?

He naturally let go of the Kongming Lantern, but he didn't believe that the meaning of Zhu Yuanzhang's words was so simple.

Since the 24th year of Hongwu, Qin Kui, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, became an official. Since he took over the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, he has been conscientious and never dared to slack off. Zhu Yuanzhang also praised him.

Why did you suddenly find him and ask such a question after burying the prince today?
Could it be that he was not solemn enough in Dongling?The expression on your face isn't painful enough?

Zhu Yuanzhang wants to find an excuse to put on some shoes for himself?
There is one thing to say, Zhu Yuanzhang is good to his descendants and the people, but he is not good to a bunch of officials under him.

Yan Zhenzhi would think so because it was a conditioned reflex.

With his mind racing, Zhu Yuanzhang's question naturally had to be answered.

"Returning to Your Majesty, every Lantern Festival, people in the world will light up Kongming Lanterns to pray for blessings and make wishes, and the humble minister is not immune to the custom, so naturally I let go of a few of them."

"Well..." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "As the minister of the Ministry of Industry, you should know more about these things made by the craftsmen."

Yan Zhenzhi finally realized that Zhu Yuanzhang had no ill intentions towards him, and stopped thinking about those things that were and were not. He cupped his hands again and replied:

"The Ministry of Industry is in charge of the construction of the world, and it has an intimate knowledge of what the craftsmen are doing."

"Then, let me ask you." Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out his finger and pointed to the direction of the top of his head, "Since ordinary Kongming lanterns can bring candles attached to the base to the sky, if a huge Kongming lantern is made, can people be taken to the sky?" ?”

When he said this, Zhu Yuanzhang's body moved forward slightly, and it could be seen that he really wanted to know the answer to this question.

Yan Zhen didn't expect Zhu Yuanzhang to come to him for real. After being startled for a moment, he frowned and thought.

After a moment, he raised his head, but his eyebrows were still twisted together.

"Returning to Your Majesty, according to common sense, this method is indeed feasible."

"Oh?" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes suddenly became sharp, like an eagle's, which made Yan Zhen feel a hair in his heart.

"Tell me in detail."

"promise!"

"Your Majesty should know that in winter when we burn charcoal in the house for heating, the hot air usually floats upward first. After a while, the lower part of the house will warm up."

"Kongming lanterns use the principle that hot air will float upward, lighting candles to create hot air, and then rising into the sky."

"If a huge Kongming lantern is built, and there are enough fire sources to provide enough heat, it should be able to take people to the sky."

"Your Majesty, what is the use of this?"

Even in the Ming Dynasty at this time, for some knowledgeable people, such simple daily phenomena can still be roughly understood.

Although he doesn't know the real principle of "gravity" and "centrifugal force", it does not prevent him from drawing some conclusions from the phenomenon.

It's just that Yan Zhenzhi is a civil servant, so he didn't expect that the Kongming Lantern could be used on the battlefield.

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard his answer, he was very satisfied. He was in a good mood and said a few words to him.

"Think about it... If we can send people to the sky and detect the enemy's movements on the battlefield in advance, we can ensure that our army is invincible!"

Yan Zhenzhi, who was listening quietly with his face raised, suddenly widened his eyes and exclaimed in his heart: God!
The emperor is worthy of being an emperor, to come up with such a monstrous method!
Knowing the importance of this matter, Yan Zhenzhi also became excited, but after thinking about it, he frowned deeply again.

"But, Your Majesty, even if this huge sky lantern is built and can send people to the sky, how will they come down?"

"When the fire source is exhausted, the people above will fall with the Kongming lanterns, and they will surely die!"

"This... it is probably not easy to convey military information."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed twice after hearing this, with a calm look on his face.

"You don't need to worry about this matter. We will definitely come up with a solution for you when things go wrong.
You just have to find a way to make the Kongming Lantern that can carry people to heaven. "

"If this happens, we will count it as a great achievement for you!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang had said that, Yan Zhenzhi was also relieved of his joy, and immediately looked happy, arched his hands and bowed respectfully.

"My servant, thank you for His Majesty's grace!"

Although Zhu Yuanzhang showed no emotion or anger, he couldn't help but smile rarely and waved to him.

"Go to work, remember to be fast!"

"Sir, obey the order!"

If this sky lantern were created, I wonder how much easier it would be for the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty on the border, and how many lives of soldiers could be saved.

If it is really developed in the future, wouldn't it be a great achievement? !

Yan Zhen was hit by this sudden great contribution, and his head was still a little dizzy after leaving the imperial study.

Suddenly, he felt something was wrong again.

Your Majesty just said...that there is a solution?
From whom should I ask for it?
This method... wasn't His Majesty's idea?
Yan Zhen sighed, smiled wryly and shook his head.

I really don't know who can come up with such a genius method.

Needless to say, this must be a great achievement!
However, Yan Zhenzhi was content to get a piece of the credit for nothing.

Then he quickened his pace and arrived at the Ministry of Works with a cheerful face.

Gathering several competent subordinates, Yan Zhenzhi dispatched the task of making a huge Kongming lantern.

All of a sudden, all the people in the Ministry of Industry were busy like a raging fire...

(End of this chapter)