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

Chapter 239 Zhu Di’s shock! The aircraft test flight was successful!

Xie Jin nodded, and then called everyone to the open space of the scientific research institute. Cao Wei and three others followed.

This vast land looks like it has been artificially repaired. It is extremely smooth. The total length from front to back is about three miles. It is similar to the runways of later generations. However, at the other end, there is a steel platform diagonally upwards. Cao Cao Wei said it was a take-off springboard, giving the plane an upward force to take off.

Xie Jin and others pushed the plane to one end of the runway, adjusted the position of the plane, and asked Cao Wei for instructions again.

After Cao Wei nodded, Xie Jin arranged for someone to start preparing protective measures.

The so-called protective measures are the anti-collision clothing made of soft rubber by the Research Institute. It is extremely thick, similar to a vest. It also has two parts for the thigh and calf. The joints are not wrapped to facilitate movement. There is also a head, which needs to be worn. The helmet has a layer of hard rubber on the outside and a layer of soft rubber on the inside.

Although this anti-collision suit does not look very reliable, it actually saved the pilot's life during the first two test flights, after the pilot lost control and crashed while flying at low altitude.

The plane fell from an altitude of more than ten meters. The pilots inside relied on this soft rubber anti-collision suit. One broke his arm and the other broke his leg, but both of them saved their lives.

Cao Wei knew that this anti-collision suit still had major drawbacks, so he had people start developing ejection seats and emergency parachutes.

Zhu Di watched the man put on his anti-collision suit and got into the cockpit of the plane with the help of people around him, and couldn't help but feel a little sweat for him.

If you really want to fly to Tianshan, even if you wear this anti-collision suit, you won't be able to survive an accident 100% of the time.

Even if it is completed, it will only facilitate communication, not the convenience of travel between the two countries.

After a loud noise, the internal combustion engine on the plane started, driving the external power fan blades that were linked together, one on each side.

As the throttle was increased, the huge propulsion force caused the aircraft fuselage to begin to move, the speed gradually increased, and the wheels under the aircraft began to slide quickly on the smooth road.

Although the plane swayed while flying, it never really fell. It seemed to be stable. This was because of the crude technology of the plane and the inexperience of the pilot. Even in later generations, a pilot is not a simple man. can be cultivated.

But this plane lacks energy and shrinks into an inch, making the long journey no longer long!

Because of the top secret nature of the project and the remote location of the research institute, even Zhu Gaochi, who had been staying in Yingtian, saw a plane take off for the first time. His fat face showed a look of shock, like a fat orange cat with round eyes. , indescribable joy.

After the plane swayed back and forth several times in the air, Zhu Di stuttered and asked Cao Wei beside him:

"This plane is considered a success?"

As the inertia increases and the resistance decreases, the plane taxis faster and faster. When Zhu Di reacts, the plane has already traveled two miles, leaving only the last leg and the final takeoff springboard.

After sitting down in the cockpit and fastening two ropes similar to seat belts to stabilize his body, the person on the plane turned his head and looked around. It could be seen from his movements and eyes that he was actually very uneasy inside, but In order to achieve the goal of flying a plane into the sky, he chose this adventure without hesitation.

This time when the plane takes to the sky, you are truly free and controllable. You can go wherever you want! If you could take a plane and fly across the sky, what kind of scenery would you see? Isn't it more handsome than an immortal?

Zhu Di had a deep yearning in his heart. One day, he must take a plane to visit the sky in person!

There is also a long distance between the Sun and Moon Kingdom and the Ming Dynasty, making communication and travel between each other extremely inconvenient.

Looking at this scene, Zhu Di's eyes widened and his mouth widened unconsciously!

"This, this... is really flying!" Zhu Di's voice was trembling, because the plane he saw flying into the sky at this time was really shocking and shocking!

Human society has developed for thousands of years. Although people have always had the obsession to fly to the sky, no one has ever been able to realize it. Therefore, in people's perception, only gods can fly to the sky and escape.

People around him were cheering him on, and even Cao Wei spread his arms and waved to him.

Cao Wei once used the method of Kong Ming Lantern to bring people to the sky, but that was a method that had existed for a long time. Cao Wei only improved it, and it was not a true flying method.

"Buzz!"

The height of the plane gradually increased and it stabilized at a position about fifteen meters above the ground. This was a relatively safe distance. Even if an accident occurred, it would not easily result in a plane crash unless the plane lost direct power and crashed.

"Om..."

Then the driver inside increased the power to the maximum again, "Buzz!" Even from a distance, everyone could hear a muffled sound, followed by an incredible scene.

The plane hovered over the heads of the crowd and flew into the distance, and everyone's eyes followed. Then the plane turned back and flew back to the heads of the crowd, causing everyone to marvel and cheer.

After the plane left the "springboard", it did not fall back to the ground, but slowly rose into the air!

Although the Ming Dynasty was building a communication line between the two countries based on wireless telegraph machines, it was a large project with harsh construction conditions and difficult to complete in a short time.

The connection between the road surface and the take-off springboard was very smooth, and the plane slid up and left the ground in an instant.

He finally made up his mind and started the plane.

Cao Wei's eyes were deep, as if he was observing the status of the aircraft in the air, and he nodded and said: "It seems."

Until now, he didn't dare to guarantee it, because during the last test flight, everything was normal at the front, but suddenly the fan blades fell off at the back, causing the plane to swoop down, and the pilot inside was crushed and broke a leg.

After flying for about two hours, when the fuel was exhausted, the plane turned back from a distance and began to descend...

eight meters,

five meters,

four meters,

three meters,

two meters,

……

As the pulley at the bottom of the plane came into contact with the ground, everyone heard a crisp snap, and then saw that the plane was instantly shorter, and the pulley and the associated bracket were broken.

The plane rushed towards this side with its dive force and inertia, and the parts in contact with the ground occasionally rubbed against the rocks on the ground, causing sparks.

"Get out of the way!" Cao Wei reacted quickly and hurriedly told everyone to dodge. He was even more dissatisfied with his movements. He had already raised his feet and ran aside while shouting.

Everyone woke up from a dream and hurriedly ran away. Zhu Di took his fat son and ran back. He didn't look back until he was sure he was in a safe place.

The plane had no power, but the huge inertia still allowed it to glide hundreds of meters until it reached the position where everyone was standing before it stopped.

Xie Jin, Yi Qiu and others ran over immediately and lifted the driver out.

There was no major accident on the plane this time. Only the tripod broke when it landed and there was a collision. Therefore, the pilot was not seriously injured. However, blood still flowed from his nostrils, which was probably caused by the concussion.

Cao Wei also stepped forward with concern at this time and asked: "How are you doing? Are you feeling unwell?"

The man shook his head, "I just feel a little tight in my chest, nothing else."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then cheered to him excitedly.

"Zhao Lei, well done!"

"This test flight is almost a success. Zhao Lei, you will be a celebrity in history!"

The man named Zhao Lei is also one of Cao Wei's students. His performance level is considered average among the many brothers, but he has a unique sense of adventure and courage, which is also an important condition for the success of this aircraft test flight. "Cough cough...cough cough cough..." Zhao Lei coughed a few times, as if to exhale the turbid air held in his chest, and his face became much better.

Cao Wei arranged for him to rest, and a group of people gathered around Zhao Lei and returned to the research institute.

Zhu Di and his son came over and looked at the plane lying on the ground, feeling a little heartbroken:

"The plane is in this condition. I'm afraid it can no longer be used, right?"

In his opinion, after suffering such a serious collision and taxiing, the plane was probably seriously damaged.

Cao Wei shook his head, "No, it's just that the tripod broke, collided, and slid for a short distance. At most, the outer shell will be worn. As long as there are no deviations in the internal and braking systems, the tripod can be reinstalled and it can take off again."

Zhu Di was shocked again, gave Cao Wei a thumbs up, and sighed: "I know you are extraordinary, but I never thought you could build something as amazing as an airplane. I admire you. "

However, Cao Wei did not take credit and said with a smile: "I did not build this aircraft. It was Xie Jin and others who worked day and night to build it. The credit does not go to me."

When Xie Jin and others heard this, they quickly raised their hands and said, "How could we build such a magical thing like an airplane if it wasn't for the teacher teaching us?"

"The luckiest thing in my life is to become a disciple of a teacher and be able to learn vast and boundless knowledge from him."

Zhu Di looked at Xie Jin, and he looked more and more familiar. Finally, he remembered that this was Xie Jin who was favored by Zhu Yuanzhang and was later dismissed from office and returned to his hometown.

Because it involved Zhu Yuanzhang's face, the Xie Jin incident was a big deal. Zhu Di remembered clearly that Xie Jin was a rare talent, and could also be called a genius. As a genius, Xie Jin could be said to be arrogant, even in The court full of academicians disdained to be like others, but now they were willing to show respect in front of Cao Wei, which surprised Zhu Di, and then he smiled bitterly and shook his head, this is Cao Wei...

Then Cao Wei arranged for Xie Jin and others to repair the aircraft, then turned around and went to the palace with Zhu Di to report to Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yuanzhang about the successful development of the aircraft.

The three of them came to the palace study, and after entering, they saw Zhu Xiongying who was processing the memorial.

Because of the victory over the Ottomans, Ming Dynasty received an extremely large amount of funds, and the ministries below submitted letters one after another, requesting funding.

The Ming Dynasty was developing rapidly at this time. Just the construction of railways across the country cost an unknown amount of money a year. The construction of communication stations all the way to the west also required constant efforts and money.

That is to say, after defeating the Ottomans, Ming Dynasty had the confidence to continue to vigorously develop and construct. Otherwise, Zhu Xiongying would not know where to get money from so many memorials requesting funding.

However, a large amount of funds from the Ottoman state flowed into the Ming Dynasty, and they had to be passed through the hands of the National Bank first. Even though various ministries were clamoring for money like babies waiting for feeding, Zhu Xiongying still refused all these memorials one by one.

If you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are, no matter how much money you have, it won't be able to withstand a country's torment for a few times, and it won't work without careful calculation.

When Cao Wei and Zhu Di arrived, Zhu Xiongying was drawing a cross with a red pen on a memorial.

"Your Majesty, sir." The two of them said in unison, cupping their hands.

Seeing Cao Wei, Zhu Xiongying's depressed mood of being chased for money improved and she smiled.

"The Grand Master always goes to the Three Treasures Hall for no reason. What happened this time?"

Faced with Zhu Xiongying's joke, Cao Wei just smiled lightly and said: "Your Majesty, the plane caused it."

Zhu Xiongying was suddenly shocked and his eyes widened: "Is what the Grand Master said true?"

"How dare I come to lie to Your Majesty?"

Zhu Di on the side also helped: "Your Majesty, just now Cai Chen and Grand Master Cao were at the Research Institute to see the plane take off with their own eyes. It hovered in the air for half a day before landing."

Up to this moment, Zhu Di's eyes were still shining brightly when he talked about the plane, and he looked very interested.

Zhu Xiongying stood up immediately after hearing this and said happily:

"Okay! Let's go and tell Grandpa Huang the good news."

After speaking, Zhu Xiongying hurriedly left the study and headed towards Zhu Yuanzhang's palace. Cao Wei and Zhu Di looked at each other and smiled, and followed Zhu Xiongying's footsteps.

When they arrived at Zhu Yuanzhang's palace, the three of them saw that Zhu Hanming, Cao Lin, Cao Yin and the Han family were also here.

Han was talking to her grandson Cao Lin with a smile on her face, while Cao Lin was a little shy.

Zhu Hanming sat next to Zhu Yuanzhang, who was holding Cao Yin in his arms and humming an unknown tune softly.

Cao Yin looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's face, waving her little hands and smiling. Zhu Yuanzhang also had a kind smile on his face. It was obvious that he liked his granddaughter very much.

The arrival of Cao Wei and three others disturbed Zhu Yuanzhang's enjoyment of his family life. He was slightly unhappy and pouted.

"What are you doing here at this time?"

Zhu Xiongying stepped forward to salute Zhu Yuanzhang and said with a smile:

"Grandpa Huang, my grandson has something good to tell you."

"What a good thing?" Zhu Yuanzhang turned around again and coaxed Cao Yin with "oh", looking absent-minded.

"Master Cao and the others have successfully developed the aircraft."

Zhu Yuanzhang stopped, slowly turned his head and looked at Cao Wei, a pair of cloudy old eyes shining brightly.

"Is what Xiongying said true?"

Cao Wei raised his hands and nodded,

"I dare not deceive Your Majesty and the Supreme Emperor."

"Okay, okay," Zhu Yuanzhang smiled with all the wrinkles on his face and was about to get up, but he couldn't bear to leave his granddaughter in his arms, and there was a look of embarrassment on his face.

Seeing this scene made Zhu Di feel slightly sad. His father, the Hongwu Emperor, was so heroic back then, but now he has become a twilight old man. Time is really not forgiving!

"Don't be in a hurry, old man. Today's test flight of the aircraft has caused some damage. I've already sent someone to repair it. It won't be too late for us to go take a look tomorrow." Cao Wei said aloud.

Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his raised buttocks and said, "That's fine," and then continued to coax his granddaughter in his arms.

(End of this chapter)