Datang Longya

Chapter 971
Experiments are always accompanied by danger, and flying experiments must be prepared to be filled with human lives.

As soon as Wu Dayuan was sent away to recuperate, someone replaced him.

"Humble job Xu Ming, this replaces the driver's job."

Looking at the members of the secret guard who didn't show any timidity in front of him, Leng Feng couldn't help but sigh with emotion at Tang Ren's courage.

It's just to protect the peace and joy of the five generations, and their work and remuneration are enough to do it.Therefore, it is courage to support them in scrambling to become drivers.

The Tianxia Manor was completely sealed off, and even when the plane was being transported out, all the houses around the Academy of Arts were strictly ordered to close their doors, and no peeking was allowed.

The court was curious about what the Huguogong and the Supreme Emperor were doing, but in the end only Yan Xiangshi dared to ask.

I don't know what Li Chengqian said to him, anyway, after Yan Xiangshi came out of the palace, he just lamented the decoration of His Majesty's study, but didn't ask questions at all.

This is a secret, and the ministers who have experienced it for a long time immediately stuffed their curiosity back into their stomachs, and never inquired again.

There were very few people watching the test flight of the aircraft, but there was one more Zhang Zhongqing, who was studying the possibility of combining gunpowder weapons with the aircraft.

This time the plane was very upbeat, flying more than 300 meters high, Xu Ming was also very upbeat, he firmly remembered Leng Feng's instructions, and when the plane was slightly out of control, he jumped out of the parachute.

At this height, the parachute can't effectively counteract the kinetic energy. If there is not a pond just below, Xu Ming might also fall to the ground.

"The control module needs to be optimized, and the safety of the driver needs to be strengthened. There is no need to worry about the sealing of the front cabin for the time being."

After writing down three items in a row in the notebook, Li Tai said excitedly: "It will be successful. Although the plane is not perfect now, I dare say that we have already grasped the success, and we just need to hold on tightly!"

Li Shimin was also very excited. This was the first time he had really participated in scientific research. He was overjoyed to see that the plane could fly over 300 meters high.

After the advent of gunpowder weapons, breaking a strong city is like drinking water, and the death rate of soldiers has also been greatly reduced.Now as long as the aircraft can be successfully researched, the enemy's army will become a joke.

There is no need to fight too hard, just use a large army to contain the enemy's army, and then send the plane out to directly take the enemy's lair.

There is no reason to say that Li Shimin arbitrarily named this aircraft Shimin.Although he has been watching from the sidelines and has never done anything, no matter whether he is a craftsman or a secret guard, he feels that this is an honor, and he can't wait to agree with both hands and feet.

At the height of the moon, when Leng Feng was taking a bath in the bathtub, Leng Jing walked in, took off his clothes and took a bath with his father.

"Tell me, what are you doing today? Why did you come back so late?"

Leng Jing is now the left servant of the Ministry of War, in charge of grain, grass and military equipment.Since all the supplies have been turned into money, he only needs to approve the money on time, and he doesn't need to travel around.Sitting in this position is actually a matter of qualifications, and in two or three years, Leng Jing will be able to become Minister of the Ministry of War as a matter of course.

The whole body fell into the water, and Leng Jingchang let out a sigh of relief: "The emperor's brother called some people to discuss things. He is going to send some troops to Tubo to raid some plateau tribes."

There is nothing good in Tubo, and sending troops to Tubo is basically throwing money for nothing.Leng Feng felt that his apprentice was not so stupid, and after thinking about it for a while, he understood what Li Chengqian meant.

"Is Chengqian ready to attack Tubo? Or use coercion?"

Leng Jing nodded: "Yes, although some soldiers of our Tang Dynasty trained some soldiers against the epidemic in Tubo, but letting them go to fight in Tubo, no matter how you look at it, it is a loss. Formal war is not advisable, so the brother wants Raid a few Tubo tribes and scare them."

Leng Feng thought for a while before saying: "After you go to court tomorrow, go to the palace and tell Chengqian, wait a minute, when the aircraft is fully developed, this can also be lent to him to increase oppression. Just like the strategy formulated by your military department before, After the Tang Dynasty, we don’t need to hide anything. Only when the power is displayed in the open can it play a deterrent role.”

Leng Jing nodded. He came to find his father with this intention in the first place.As long as the plane is exposed before people, it is estimated that next year the tributes of all countries will increase a bit.The current Datang is like a sleeping dragon, and the surrounding hyenas can't help but massage it to soothe its mind, for fear that it will bring disaster after waking up.

Seeing that Leng Jing was preoccupied with thinking about things, Leng Feng patted the surface of the water and said: "You are in the position of the left servant of the Ministry of War. Except for some necessary official documents, you don't need to work too hard. Mrs. Zhang is about to give birth, so you should be more concerned At home. Our family is like this, there is no need for too obvious power, as long as the family is healthy and harmonious."

Leng Jing opened his mouth and smiled: "Actually, I have already taken a leave of absence today. I will not go back to work until my wife and children are stable."

Leng Feng smiled, this is good, since ancient times there has been no clear boundary between right and wrong, abolishing family affairs for the sake of state affairs is certainly called a good sentiment, but what do family members think of this?There are many capable people with lofty ideals in the Tang Dynasty, and there is no need for a Leng Jing to stand in front of them.

With the efforts of all capable people in Datang, the production of the aircraft has become more and more mature. Li Tai, who is striving for perfection, even set up the aircraft as a two-person pilot, with control devices on the front and rear, infinitely weakening the probability of device failure leading to a crash.

Today's experiment is different from the past, Leng Feng and Li Tai also took out a thousand silver coins as a reward for the driver.

Before boarding the plane, Leng Feng couldn't help reminding: "Today's goal is below the clouds. At this altitude, the temperature is so low that people can't breathe. After all, the steam engine has its limitations, so you only need to reach this altitude. , we will descend immediately. It is no exaggeration to tell you that at this altitude, if your parachute fails, I am afraid we will have to burn you directly after landing to restrain yourself. Ask again, even so, do you still want to try? ?”

This can't be said, after Wu Dayuan and Xu Ming finished talking, they were not frightened, but excited.

The more dangerous it is, the more excited these two are.Especially Wu Dayuan, who almost fell to his death, but after recovering from his injury, he didn't have any psychological shadow left.

Li Shimin held a teapot as usual, pointed to the steam coming out of the vent and said, "Don't get inked, let's go quickly. As long as this guy can return to the ground safely, let's go to Tianxialou to have a big meal immediately!"

Researching aircraft with the power of the whole country is faster than individual exploration.

Now it's only July of the sixth year of Yong'an, and the plane is already approaching maturity.The remaining problems, in everyone's eyes, just need to be optimized gradually.

Wu Dayuan and Xu Ming roared and got into the cabin.

Watching the plane take off, even Li Shimin put down the teapot and stood up straight.

As for others, they all bid farewell.

(End of this chapter)