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Chapter 750 Kite Flying

The inside story of why the emperor wanted to edit geography seemed to have spread throughout Beijing overnight.

In fact, the affirmation from Li Tianjing definitely did not involve the issue of water power, but in fact, at night, the "minded people" in the entire Beijing city knew that the emperor's revision of this geography was to seize the "landscape".

Cement will be used to build the Altar of Human Beings, and the cement needs to be built in a cement factory. The cement factory must be built around the big city, and it must have raw materials, fuel, and hydraulic power. Once these elements are out, everyone understands the emperor What to do, there are countless large cities in the world, and there must not be many places that can meet these four conditions, so it is indeed very important to seize the opportunity.

From Li Tianjing's mouth, it was determined that this matter was related to the human altar. In fact, that was the end of it. Li Tianjing didn't reveal more things, but when the actual news was passed on, he added water power into it. As for who? It was the first to add the content of hydraulic power, but no one knew about it, anyway, that was the rumor.

Some moved quickly and sent people to deliver letters out of the city overnight, and some were planning to go by post.The postal volume in the capital has suddenly increased, and it still takes [-] miles to expedite.

Now that he knew the emperor's thoughts, it was natural that he had to get ahead of the emperor to do the things that should be done well, and to seize the opportunity. After finally finding out the emperor's pulse, how could he let it go so easily.

It seems that a strange wind blew up in the Ming Dynasty overnight.

Yang Reform also kept an indifferent attitude towards this, allowing everyone to ferment this matter and pretending not to know.

In the few days after this incident got out, Yang Reform several times encountered ministers looking at him strangely, for example, there was something in the eyes that said "I see through the emperor's intentions", such as "Your Majesty, don't even think about it." Let us know, Your Majesty eats meat, and we also have to drink soup." This made Yang Reform feel a little funny.This matter was leaked by yourself, how much do you really think you took advantage of?
Some ministers thought they had seen through the emperor's "conspiracy" and were complacent, and Yang Reform was happy to pretend that he didn't know.Yang Reform knows that these officials of the Ming Dynasty have always been dragging their feet and acting regressively. If you ask them to do what they want to do, they must have policies and countermeasures. Do everything you can to distort your meaning.But if you cover it up, hide it, and do it secretly, they will have the energy to inquire about the inside story and gossip, and they will definitely do it secretly. If you know the temper of the officials of the Ming Dynasty, Yang Reform will prescribe the right medicine .

Yang Reform hopes that the ruling class of the Ming Dynasty can carry forward this "problem" of taking advantage, and take advantage of other people's things as if they were their own.Therefore, Yang Reform very much hopes that the Ming Dynasty will blow up this trend of "snatching up resources".

In fact, this matter cannot be kept secret for too long. Even if the matter of the cement plant is not related to hydraulic power, in fact, when the site selection of the cement plant on the Xishan side is completed and it is ready to start production, this secret will be revealed in the open. However, Yang Reform is willing to let these officials take a "cheap" and know the secret some time in advance.

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While the entire capital was still "secretly interpreting" the emperor's intentions, Zhang Xianyong finally ushered in what might be the most important moment in his life.

He is going to lead the thunder down to the ground.

Zhang Xianyong doesn't have much talent in scientific research, but after all, this thing was supported by Yang Reform, and the way of doing things is always passed down in one continuous line.Once the direction is determined, the research will be overwhelming, and it will be verified by exhaustive methods regardless of the cost.

As Zhang Xianyong, getting a few kites and copper wire would not be a problem for him.Once this experiment is carried out, it will be overwhelming. If you don’t get dozens of kites, you will be ashamed to meet people. Zhang Xianyong plans to plant a lot of money and collect as much as possible. If he doesn’t get busy this rainy season, then he may There will be no chance until the next rainy season.If he didn't become famous this rainy season, then obviously, the emperor would think that he was ineffective.

After ordering to prepare for the experiment, Zhang Xianyong meditated alone and went to the meditation. The content of the meditation was that Zhang Xianyong considered whether he should participate in the experiment himself?It's better to ask the apprentices to be responsible, and just need the result.

This question made Zhang Xianyong think about it for a long time.

Thinking of the sensation that Zhang Xianyong would cause if he successfully lured the thunder to the ground, no matter what, he would not want to give the credit to others, and then thought that if it was proved that the lightning in the sky and the electricity on the ground are the same, the sensation would be even greater. , Zhang Xianyong will immediately become a "fairy" who can play with lightning.His Taoism has always had such things as the five thunders rectifying the law, and he is not willing to let such a great opportunity go for nothing. He still wants to "prove the law" himself.

After thinking for many days, Zhang Xianyong finally made a decision. The consequences of this matter are not something he can give up lightly. According to the emperor's intentions, the emperor probably wanted him to participate in the experiment himself, rather than really asking him to let the apprentices do it.Thinking back to the scene when he and the barbarian missionary were "selected" by the emperor in front of the emperor, Zhang Xianyong understood even more that he was a puppet in the hands of the emperor, and he would move as the emperor told him to do. Puppets or chess pieces should have awareness in this regard.

"Forget it, I, Zhang Xianyong, am a 51st generation celestial master. If I am unfortunately struck by lightning and die, it will be my life and fortune. Carry it forward, I will teach it and fight it..., the ancestors of the past generations, please bless the unworthy descendants..." Zhang Xianyong thought about it for a long time, and finally decided to fight in person.

Silently bowing to the sky, Zhang Xianyong walked out of the place where he meditated and practiced.Zhang Xianyong has to do this matter of bringing thunder down to the ground by himself, and he is also prepared to accept the consequences and achievements by himself, if he really fights for it.

"master……"

"master……"

Zhang Xianyong's apprentices had already been waiting outside for Zhang Xianyong, everything was ready.

"Hmm..." Zhang Xianyong nodded solemnly, and walked out of the room.The first thing to do is to look up at the sky.

There is no trace of the sun in the sky, the clouds are gradually thickening, and the light has dimmed. This is a sign that it is about to rain.Thunder often comes with rain.This is a good opportunity to verify whether the lightning in the sky is the same as the electricity generated by friction on the ground.

"Qingfeng, are you all ready?" Zhang Xianyong asked.

"Reporting to Master, everything is ready. There are 49 kites in total. Three people are in charge of each kite, one is in charge of the kite, one is in charge of observation, and the other is in charge of recording... Judging by the weather today, it seems that it is going to rain Now, master, it should be the right time..." Zhang Xianyong's apprentice immediately replied.

"Okay! Now that the formation has been set up, let's give it a shot. Except for those who participated in the formation to go out as teachers, the rest of the people will stay here..." Zhang Xianyong said immediately, and there was an indisputable indisputable in his words. tone.

The apprentices all agreed.

"Father..., my child is also willing to do this on behalf of my father. Father, this matter is too dangerous..." Zhang Xianyong's son immediately said anxiously, causing thunder and lightning from the sky to fall to the ground. The scary thing is that he has the idea of ​​taking the place of his father.

"No, Ying Jing, stay here well, and don't go there..." Zhang Xianyong's face was indisputable, and his tone was very firm. The inheritor was gone, he died, at least his son could continue to be a teacher, if both father and son died, it would be a big joke.

"Father..." Zhang Yingjing was very anxious.

"Okay, don't say too much, this matter is settled like this, remember, if there is any accident for father, in the future, Ying Jing must remember that everything should be obeyed by His Majesty, but remember..." Zhang Xianyong thought for a while, and then Said to his son in an indisputable tone.

Zhang Yingjing is the eldest son of Zhang Xianyong, how can he not be in a hurry when he heard his father's words as if he was explaining the funeral, but his father said this with an extremely rare seriousness, and he was not allowed to argue at all, and he was anxious, and there was nothing at all any way.

After explaining, Zhang Xianyong immediately strode forward.

The apprentices behind him also followed with a solemn expression.

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The place for the experiment is actually a fairly open place. With Zhang Xianyong's current reputation and ability, it is not difficult to borrow such a place to do business and prepare these things.

Zhang Xianyong quickly entered his position, and the rest of the apprentices also went to their positions one after another.

There are 49 kites in Qiqi, occupying a quite wide place.It took a lot of time just to disperse and put in place the personnel.

Originally, there was no need for so many kites, but Zhang Xianyong was afraid that he would fly a kite for nothing. In line with the idea of ​​planting a wide range of plants and harvesting a small harvest, one time in place, and multiple records, he made dozens of kites at once, and made up seven seven 49. A more particular figure.

In fact, this is done by the exhaustive method, because it takes a lot of things to test the lightning, such as gold, silver, copper and iron, such as sweaters, leather pants, such as cattle, sheep, pigs and dogs, etc. Come up, for the insurance period, there must be a plurality, and more preparations such as a few sheep, so this scale is not small.

Although such a large-scale test consumes a lot of energy, there must be a lot of things to be recorded, and a lot of things can be harvested at one time. Compared with his efforts, it is still worth it.He, Zhang Xianyong, wants to produce results as soon as possible. The weather in the north is dry, and it is not easy to encounter rainy seasons. Who knows when it will rain next time.

Zhang Xianyong silently chanted prayers that others could not understand. After chanting, he inserted the incense candle in his hand into the incense altar.

"Qingfeng, are you all ready? If you are ready, let's start flying the kite. Look at the weather. If you don't let it go, I'm afraid it will rain. If it rains, it will be troublesome. I'm afraid the kite won't be able to fly... "Zhang Xianyong said.

"Yes, master!" Zhang Qingfeng immediately agreed.After finishing speaking, he waved the flag in his hand. On the hillside in the distance, someone immediately waved the red flag.This is to inform people in the distance to start flying kites.Seventy-seven and 49 kites, this territory is really a bit wide, and it is impossible without some means of command.

Zhang Xianyong actually flew the kite himself. The kites were pulled by winches instead of being placed in human hands. According to what Zhang Xianyong could understand, since he wanted to attract the thunder and lightning from the sky, it was necessary for the lightning to pass through this place. Although Zhang Xianyong lacks common sense and ignorance of electrical theory, he is not an idiot. He knows the consequences of lightning hitting people from the sky. Therefore, he hurriedly made so many winches to pull the kite. Copper wire is also tied to the wire, so it cannot be pulled without a winch.

These kites were also made by Zhang Xianyong's skilled kite makers. They are relatively large and of a high standard. Zhang Xianyong's apprentice took the kite and placed it on the side facing the wind a little far away, and the kite immediately flew around. Hold the wind, fly up, immediately drive the wheel of the winch to rotate, and rise to the sky a few times.

With Zhang Xianyong's order, 49 kites started to fly together on seven or seven days. Not all of them were lucky. They were able to fly their kites into the sky in such strong winds. Many people's kites flew up a little bit, and immediately flew up. Dive into the ground.

This is also the reason why Zhang Xianyong prepared 49 kites seven times at a time. At least half of the kites did not fly up from the beginning, and the half that did not fly into the past kites. It's so shattered that it can't fly at all.

Zhang Xianyong was very focused on flying the kite. His own kite was flying into the sky, so he had time to look at the other kites. Seeing that the kite was about halfway up, he already knew it.I don't care too much.

"Okay, Qingfeng, let's hide too, and leave the rest to God..." Seeing that the kite had already flown into the sky, Zhang Xianyong said immediately that he was not a fool, and he didn't want to use the human body to test the power of lightning , So, once you fly the kite into the sky, prepare to evacuate immediately and wait for the rain to come.

He is not afraid of kite flying. What he is afraid of is flying the kite in a thunderstorm. What he is afraid of is that the lightning will be drawn down. He tied a copper wire to the line that pulls the kite.

"Okay, master, wait for the apprentice to tie the copper wire well..." Zhang Qingfeng immediately agreed, and then took the copper wire tied to the string that pulled the kite, and then tied a sheep under the copper wire, The sheep had already been tied to death and could not move. It bleated and screamed. There was a lot of copper wire wrapped around the sheep, and the copper wire that came down from the kite was some distance from the copper wire on the sheep.This is Zhang Xianyong's method of verifying that the lightning in the sky and the lightning on the ground are the same thing.

According to the phenomenon on the ground, when people touch the charged clothes, there will often be lightning flashes.If the lightning in the sky and the lightning in the ground are the same thing, then there should be electric sparks between the wire on the kite that is about to touch the sheep and the sheep.

"Well, after you've connected it, hurry up and hide. It's going to rain. It's easy to fly a kite, but it's not so fun to fly a kite in a thunderstorm..." Zhang Xianyong urged.Indeed, everyone knows how to fly a kite, but it’s better to take it easy when flying a kite in a thunderstorm.

"Yes, master, the apprentice has been tied up..." Zhang Qingfeng immediately finished the work at hand. His master Zhang Xianyong didn't say it was okay. He used to play kite flying when he was a child, and it was never so thrilling. His master As soon as he was reminded, he remembered what he was doing. This was leading the lightning down to the ground. Once he really led the lightning down to the ground, it was no joke.

"Okay, after tying up, send a signal to tell other people to leave quickly, don't stay under the line all the time, forget about the unflying kite, don't let it go..." Zhang Xianyong said.By this time, the benefits of getting 49 [-] kites at a time have been reflected. Even if half of them are unsuccessful, he still has more than [-] successful ones.

"Yes, master!" Zhang Qingfeng immediately agreed, and then kept waving the flag in the distance.The people on the hillside in the distance also waved the flag immediately.

After the flag was waved, no one flew the kites that didn't fly, and they all hid...

At this time, only the twenty or so kites were flying in the sky.

The place where Zhang Xianyong took shelter from the rain was a little better than other places. It was an earth temple, which was slightly remodeled and expanded to accommodate a few people.

The other apprentices hid in the temporarily built houses.They are going to be recorded in it.

"Qingfeng, have you ordered everything? Tell them to stop flying kites. It's going to rain and they're still flying. How can this be done..." Zhang Xianyong stood at the gate of the Earth Temple, looking at some people in the distance, As if he was still working hard to fly the kite, Zhang Xianyong immediately ordered again anxiously.Flying a kite this time is not usually fun. It is to lead thunder to the ground. It is going to rain. I guess the thunder is coming. I am still "playing". Do you think this is fun?Zhang Xianyong was so anxious that he wanted to curse.

"Yes, master, I will give you another order..." Zhang Qingfeng also saw someone flying a kite in the distance, so he said immediately.So, he went out again, waving the small flag in his hand.People in the distance waved the flag again, signaling for people to evacuate.

After a while, finally no one is flying kites anymore.Zhang Xianyong breathed a sigh of relief.

"Master, can this work? Flying a kite into the sky can attract thunder and lightning down? My disciple still doesn't believe it. If this is true, then why did my disciple never encounter thunder and lightning falling to the ground when flying a kite before?" What's the matter?" Zhang Xianyong's apprentice asked in disbelief, and indeed, flying a kite can lead lightning down to the ground, so there are so many kite-flying people every year and no one is killed.

"You fly kites for fun when the weather is sunny, how can you compare with the kites you fly in thunderstorms? What's more, the fuses of this kite use copper wire, how can it be compared with the kites for fun? "Zhang Xianyong began to educate his apprentices.

"Master is right..." Zhang Qingfeng, Zhang Xianyong's apprentice, immediately admitted.

"By the way, Qingfeng, you've got the record book ready, don't forget, I will record the scene when the thunder and lightning hit the ground for the teacher later, this is the key to the prosperity of my teaching..., but don't let it happen just because you arrive. Sometimes I was born with a vision and forgot..." Zhang Xianyong ordered again.He didn't know what to do, he was afraid that a "true thunder" would come out at that time.

(End of this chapter)