Progress was made in both of them almost at the same time. The former was considered feasible with careful operation, but the latter occasionally received many explanations. One of them told of a fire in a family in Shaoxing, but surprisingly a wooden barrel survived. Later on, it was discovered that this was a special barrel used for purifying water... Later, when people were asked about this, it was discovered that similar things had happened in many places. The older the wooden barrel for purifying water, the more likely it was to survive a fire.
In those days, the chemical used by ordinary people to purify water was very simple, that is, alum, which was sold exclusively by the imperial court, which is the "Fan" in the name of Fanlou.
After all, Zhao Guanjia is an engineering student. Although he doesn't know what alum is made of, it doesn't stop him from soaking silk in extremely concentrated alum water for experiments... The result is that it really is fireproof.
This is why this experiment has been delayed for four or five years.
It also brings shame to the time travelers.
In a trance, with the exclamations of the surrounding scholars and people, the silk was quickly inflated by the hot air flow, and soon formed a large ball, standing upright in the middle of the Imperial Street, and then gradually floated upwards.
A moment later, the important officials and royal family members on the Xuande Tower were even more stunned... Because they saw with their own eyes that after many sandbags were carefully thrown into the huge basket in sequence, it gradually became shaky, like Kunpeng in Zhuangzi's "Xiao Yao You", ready to soar up to 90,000 miles.
Finally, as another sandbag was thrown down, a huge shadow covered the Xuande Building, and this number one Kongming lantern slowly but firmly flew up in a manner that all smart people could "understand the principle".
But the more this happens, the more shocking it is.
This time, it was even more shocking than the Mara Hemisphere that year because it was more direct and obvious!
It can only be said that Emperor Zhao really tried his best for the original school.
The huge hot air balloon had flown to the same level as everyone on the Xuande Building. Almost everyone on the building was shocked and speechless. Emperor Zhao did not say a word either. However, unlike the others who leaned over to look, he was the only one who did not look away and sat upright as usual. The hard-winged fu hat on top of his bright red robe did not even tremble this time.
"Don't panic, Bedouin!"
Yang Yizhong, whose figure could not be seen from below, shouted at the basket above. "There is a rope below, so drill as before. Don't throw sandbags for now. Just increase and decrease the fire and slowly move upwards... When we are unhooked, you can also use the sandbags to operate and let them float away with the wind. The cavalry will find you."
There was a response from the basket, but the voice was trembling and a little distorted.
But at this moment, the soldiers above had no choice but to think about what to do. Even the man nicknamed "One-handed Dragon" with a very steady hand could only follow the wind and clouds at this moment... This huge Kongming lantern continued to rise with a resolute attitude, dragging the rope below, until the rope of dozens of feet was used up, and then it temporarily stopped at a position more than ten feet above Xuande Tower.
This situation lasted for less than an incense stick of time, and the rope broke directly. Then the huge hot air balloon flew farther and farther, higher and higher, amid the surprise and panic of the whole city. Finally, it slowly went to the northwest along with the slight southeast breeze.
The imperial guards, led by several captains, had already galloped out on horseback to chase after them.
At this moment, unlike the panic in other parts of the city, the Xuande Tower was surprisingly quiet. As people who had witnessed the entire process of the hot air balloon taking off, they had some idea of what was going on... and the result of having an idea was that most people were still stunned, just staring at the black spot in the distant sky. Although a few people were whispering, they did not dare to discuss loudly. From the imperial prime minister to the famous monks and scholars, they were all afraid that a louder voice would alarm someone or something.
Zhao Jiu looked at it for a while, but suddenly stood up, holding the ancient seal and left calmly.
Emperor Zhao left in a hurry and suddenly, so all the ministers could only hurriedly stand up to see him off. Not to mention the empress dowagers had their own ceremonial guards, and even Concubine Wu was a little pregnant, so it was not easy for her to catch up... Only Concubine Pan hurriedly caught up and was considered to have kept up with his footsteps.
The two men walked without any ceremonial procession and in a hurry. Zhao Jiu said nothing the whole time. He just walked forward with his hands behind his back, surrounded by soldiers, eunuchs, and palace maids. He entered the Yiyou Gate and then suddenly stopped.
Concubine Pan looked at Zhao Jiu with a hint of anticipation, while Zhao Jiu looked at the woman in front of him and wanted to slap her face with the imperial seal in his hand to wake her up several times. But for some reason, he held back at first. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the woman in front of him was quite pitiful... This woman was so stupid that she was harmless, and instead made people feel pity for her.
In the end, Zhao Jiu's feelings of pity took over, and he suppressed his dissatisfaction and smiled: "Go and have a rest! I have my own considerations for the affairs of the outer court... But this dress is too conspicuous, don't wear it when you go out in the future."
Concubine Pan finally felt relieved, and with a little unnecessary expectation, she went into the harem through the side door with several eunuchs and palace maids. However, Zhao Jiu, holding the jade seal, continued to pace northward, all the way to Linhua Gate and into the Sangji Fish Pond area. Only then did he sit down in the stone pavilion where he had not been for a long time.
At this time, he finally opened the ancient seal in his hand for the third time, and then read the words on it clearly for the third time.
The four large characters were simple yet outstanding in form, yet they did not prevent Zhao Jiu from easily understanding them after living in this world for seven years - Yuan Zuo Mian Chang.
That's right, the seal says '原祚漫長', not '德祚漫延'. Concubine Wu gave birth to her own eldest son, Zhao Yuanzuo, how fucking lucky! At such a young age, a baby jumped out of the Huai River as a gift, saying that he was the true master!
To be honest, if it really was about 'long-lasting virtue' or something like that, he would probably just let that sycophant go!
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