"...What a huge Kongming lantern!"
Helian Jue was stunned the moment he saw the hot air balloon.
It is at least ten meters in diameter and is enormous when laid flat on the ground.
The basket hanging below was also very large. Xie Yuan said it could carry three people. Helian Jue gestured and felt that it would be no problem to squeeze in two more people.
Xie Yuan said, "We can't add any more! We still need to store fuel and other necessary supplies."
The principle behind hot air balloons is that they rise into the air by burning gases.
Fuel is necessary.
In those days, there was no gasoline, and therefore no related liquid or solid fuels.
Only the most basic charcoal or coal can be used.
Fortunately, Xie Yuan had produced alcohol in advance, which could also be used as fuel.
Xie Yuan had the craftsmen conduct experiments and finally selected the most suitable, safest, and most reliable composite fuel.
That is, alcohol + charcoal.
Charcoal, on the other hand, takes up quite a bit of space.
Therefore, there must be enough space in the basket.
In addition, some emergency supplies such as water, food and clothing should be stored.
In this era without advanced technology, no one can guarantee that there won't be any accidents when we go into the sky.
In case anything goes wrong, being well-prepared will always reduce some trouble!
If there hadn't been a shortage of time, Xie Yuan would have liked to replicate the parachute.
Double insurance makes it more secure!
"Do you need more fuel?"
Helian Jue knew the story of Kongming lanterns, but he had never seen one.
He didn't know the principle behind how Kongming lanterns ascend.
"Yes! Kongming lanterns float up slowly by the heat from burning fuel."
Xie Yuan tried his best to explain using common sense that was relevant to that era.
Helian Jue listened slowly and nodded gently.
After a moment, he said seriously, "I'll give it a try!"
"Alright! I'll go with Your Highness!"
Xie Yuan did not stop him; instead, she wanted to go with her husband.
Helian Jue grasped her hand, but gently shook his head, "I'll go first. I'll take you to try it when I come down!"
Oh God, this is too dangerous.
Even though the craftsmen had experimented several times and were all safe and sound, Helian Jue was still worried.
He's a man; he can be adventurous, but he can't take his wife on these adventures.
"...I'll be waiting for you!"
Xie Yuan nodded gently. She knew that Helian Jue was worried about her, and she appreciated it!
And so, Helian Jue, the craftsman, and Helian Chen entered the hanging basket.
The craftsmen were in charge of operating the equipment, Helian Chen was in charge of guarding it, while Helian Jue stood proudly.
boom!
The craftsman first lit the alcohol, then put the charcoal in.
The fire was raging, producing a large amount of gas, and the huge sphere slowly expanded.
Then, Helian Jue felt his feet begin to shake.
He felt a little nervous, but he tried his best to control himself.
"Your Highness, it really, really flew!"
The basket, pulled by the hot air balloon, gradually rose higher.
As altitude increases, people and scenery on the ground begin to appear smaller.
But our perspective is constantly rising and expanding.
The world seems to be right beneath my feet!
The feeling of floating in mid-air is truly wonderful.
The wind was howling all around, and it was a bit cold, further stimulating our already heightened senses.
What does it mean to be in a superior position?
What does it mean to have a panoramic view of all the mountains?
Helian Chen, inside the hanging basket, came to a profound realization.
He couldn't help but shout loudly.
They were getting closer and closer to the sky, as if they could reach out and grab the clouds!
Helian Jue was also excited, but he maintained his composure and was able to perfectly control his emotions.
"Phew~"
So this is what it feels like to be "ascended to heaven".
However, once the balloon reached a certain height, it stopped rising.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Helian Chen couldn't help but feel worried and anxiously asked the craftsman.
"No! The height we set was thirty meters, and the ropes we were given were only this long!"
The craftsman answered respectfully while maintaining control of the equipment.
"rope?"
Helian Chen and Helian Jue were both stunned for a moment.
Helian Chen leaned half his body out and looked down with difficulty.
Then, sure enough, he saw a thick rope below the basket.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the rope, a group of people were pulling hard.
Uh, this looks just like women flying kites.
Without a rope, wouldn't this Kongming lantern just drift aimlessly like a kite with a broken string?
"That's a safer approach!"
Although it wasn't as free and unrestrained as he had imagined, Helian Jue knew that having ropes would make him safer.
Anyway, all he wanted was to go to the sky, not to fly.
Such a stunning entrance is enough; why ask for more?
Helian Jue was very satisfied and extremely fortunate to have Xie Yuan as his capable and virtuous wife.
With the hot air balloon, which was tested and found to be very safe, Helian Jue was able to create "miracles".
Next, we'll discuss the specific action plan.
"Your Highness, please take the vanguard battalion to the capital first."
"Helian Chen led 30,000 troops to follow closely behind."
We have to be quick!
Ideally, Helian Jue would descend from the sky at the most crucial moment.
Hot air balloons are not airplanes; they can only perform relatively "static" shows.
Therefore, Helian Jue did not need to bring a large army.
They made a spectacular entrance, stunning everyone.
Immediately afterwards, Helian Chen led his army, traveling day and night, and arrived at Tangquan Palace.
It can both protect Helian Jue, who has gained prominence, and also serve as a deterrent.
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