He turned to Xianglihe and asked, "How's the preparation for the fireworks going?"
"Preparations are almost complete," Xianglihe said. "On the day His Majesty ascends the summit, we'll launch simultaneous attacks from several points below, guaranteed to leave the entire world in awe!"
"Oh, by the way, Grand Commandant," Zizhen suddenly said, "we've also figured out something new."
"What's this new gadget?"
"Look..." Zizhen pulled a small packet from his pocket, "This is our newly prepared gunpowder. Once lit, it not only glows, but it also traces arcs in the air, just like..."
"Like what?"
"Like a shooting star!"
"Excellent!" the wicked man laughed. "That's it! When His Majesty reaches the summit, you can place this on the mountaintop. Let the whole world know that our Great Qin can even bring down the stars from the sky!"
As dusk approached, the wicked man reluctantly returned to his tent. He had barely sat down when Zhang Erhe rushed in: "His Majesty sent someone to inquire about the progress. He said... he said he wanted to come and check on things ahead of schedule."
"Coming early?" The wicked husband was taken aback, then waved his hand, "That won't do! The project isn't finished yet, what if something goes wrong..."
He thought for a moment, then said, "Go back and tell His Majesty that I am preparing a surprise. Once everything is ready, we can invite His Majesty to inspect it."
After sending Zhang Erhe away, the wicked husband began studying the blueprints again. The design of this palace had already been revised several times, all to give His Majesty a great surprise.
"No, no, this needs to be changed..." he muttered to himself. "The open space in front of the palace gate is too small; it needs to be expanded. When His Majesty ascends the summit, there needs to be a place to set up the ceremonial procession..."
As night deepened, the lights in the tents remained bright.
The wicked man stood outside the tent, gazing at the majestic Mount Tai, feeling an indescribable sense of joy.
Just wait, once this project is completed, it will surely open the eyes of the whole world!
This Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai is the first of its kind since the beginning of time!
At that time, not only will the people at the foot of the mountain have a good look, but the gods in the sky will also see the grandeur of our Great Qin!
"Grand Commandant!" Zhang Erhe ran over again, "It's snowing!"
"Snowing?" The wicked man looked up at the sky and, sure enough, saw large snowflakes falling heavily. "Great! Perfect for testing that heating contraption. Go, tell the craftsmen to return to camp; we still have work to do tomorrow!"
The snow fell heavier and heavier, soon covering the entire Mount Tai in a silver-white blanket.
The wicked man stood in front of the tent, watching the snow falling all around him, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind: how wonderful it would be if it snowed on the day His Majesty ascended the throne!
Thinking of this, he quickly asked someone to bring him pen and ink: "Come, come, write this down for me. In case it snows that day, we need to prepare some warm clothing in advance..."
Zhang Erhe watched from the side and shook his head.
This gentleman is really thoughtful!
...........
"Grand Commandant, please don't climb anymore, it's too windy at the top..."
Zhang Erhe followed the wicked man, panting, watching the fifty-year-old official hopping and skipping on the stone steps like a young man.
"What wind or not!" the wicked husband said without turning his head. "These are steps we designed ourselves, of course we have to try them out ourselves!"
As he spoke, he hopped and skipped a few more steps up the stairs before stopping and turning back: "Look how well these steps are built! Every step is flat and stable; you won't slip even if it rains or snows."
"Yes, yes, yes," Zhang Erhe gasped, leaning on the railing. "The Grand Commandant is wise."
"What's so brilliant about it?" The wicked man stroked the stone steps smugly. "It's all thanks to the craftsmen. By the way, how's the palace?"
"The roof is already topped out," Zhang Erhe replied. "Now we're just waiting for the interior renovations."
"Then what are we waiting for! Let's go take a look!"
Upon reaching the mountaintop, the magnificent palace was already taking shape.
The main hall soars into the clouds, and the side rooms on both sides are like dragons and phoenixes dancing. Although it has not yet been decorated, it already shows a bit of imperial grandeur.
"Not bad, not bad." The wicked husband circled the palace. "That's the right grandeur! But..."
"What's wrong now?" Zhang Erhe groaned inwardly.
"Look at the platform of this main hall," the wicked man pointed to the ground. "It's already high enough, but it's still lacking. We need to add two more feet so that His Majesty can stand on it and look down upon all living beings!"
"But Grand Commandant, this is already the maximum height..."
"Then let's find a solution!" The wicked husband waved his hand. "Go and call Xianglihe here; I have an idea..."
Soon after, Xianglihe and Zizhen arrived in a hurry.
"You two have come at the perfect time," the wicked man said with a mysterious smile. "What do you think, could we install a mechanism on the roof?"
What organization?
"It's that kind of thing..." the wicked man gestured, "that can turn with the wind and make a sound. So that on the day His Majesty ascends the throne, when the wind picks up, it can..."
"I understand!" Xianglihe's eyes lit up. "The Grand Commandant wants to install a wind chime on the roof?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" the wicked man nodded repeatedly, "But it has to be specially made. It needs to be loud and powerful. Ideally, it should match your fireworks..."
Zizhen pondered for a moment: "That's not difficult. We can cast it in bronze and add a few sound tubes inside, so when the wind blows..."
"Brilliant!" the wicked husband clapped his hands. "That's the plan! Oh, and about the fireworks..."
"Rest assured, Grand Commandant," Xiangli He laughed. "We've already prepared over ten thousand. We'll set them off simultaneously from all directions down the mountain; it'll leave the whole world dumbfounded!"
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