Chu Fan called Eunuch Li over and asked him to explain the operation of the hot air balloon to Chu Zhenglin, so that when Chu Zhenglin personally experienced the hot air balloon later, he could also operate the hot air balloon by himself.
Chu Zhenglin felt even more grateful to Chu Fan after receiving Eunuch Li's detailed explanation. Flying into the sky is everyone's dream, and he himself wanted to fly a hot air balloon himself, but because he and Chu Fan were currently king and subject, he didn't dare to make such a request.
On the other hand, he was worried that if such a device capable of soaring into the sky were extremely difficult to operate, he might not be able to master the essentials in a day. Furthermore, the court ministers were still waiting at the Royal Government Affairs Office for news of his return of the hot air balloon, so Chu Zhenglin did not ask Chu Fan to let him fly in the hot air balloon.
Chu Fan asked Eunuch Li to take the initiative to explain the operating instructions to him, which made Chu Zhenglin very happy.
As the sun rose, Chu Zhenglin also learned how to operate a hot air balloon from Eunuch Li. Chu Fan found that the air was already very dry and it was ready for a hot air balloon flight.
Chu Fan said, "Brother, let Xiao Li take you to fly a hot air balloon over Kaifeng City. This way you can better understand the wonders of hot air balloons."
Chu Zhenglin said with great joy, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Chu Zhenglin then called Eunuch Li to prepare for the hot air balloon launch. As the balloon ascended, Chu Zhenglin looked down at Kaifeng City below, a surge of unprecedented pride welling up in his heart. He also recognized the enormous military potential of hot air balloons. If properly utilized, the Wei army could quickly detect enemy movements from the air.
His Majesty had gifted telescopes to several generals. However, even though telescopes could see far away, they needed to find a commanding height to be effective. Hot air balloons, on the other hand, could fly freely in the sky. If they were paired with a telescope, it would be possible to fly a hot air balloon into the sky over one's own city and then use the telescope to observe the enemy's movements. One might even be able to directly see the deployment of soldiers in the enemy's city.
The more Chu Zhenglin thought about it, the more likely it seemed. As a general, he had a deeper understanding of this than the average person. So when the hot air balloon landed, Chu Zhenglin went straight to Chu Fan and explained his idea in detail, asking him to apply the hot air balloon technology to military reconnaissance.
After listening to Chu Zhenglin's words, Chu Fan also thought that Chu Zhenglin's idea was very feasible. Hot air balloons do have huge potential in the military. If they can be used properly, they are bound to provide more help for Wei State in unifying the Shengwu Continent.
However, the telescopes he obtained by signing in to the system have only one left. If he wants to get more telescopes, he can only rely on the Ministry of Industry to explain the manufacturing principles of the telescopes to them after the glass is made, and let the Ministry of Industry carry out mass production of telescopes.
If Chu Zhenglin had not mentioned the telescope, Chu Fan would have forgotten that after making the glass, he would be able to make the telescope, a magical tool for marching and fighting.
Chu Fan reflected on how much he had been messing around in the palace recently. He hadn't even considered using the glass he'd created to make telescopes and improve the army's combat effectiveness. It seemed he wasn't suited to being an emperor. He only cared about living a comfortable life and often neglected state affairs.
Chu Fan explained to Chu Zhenglin, "I only have one telescope now, but I already know the manufacturing principle of the telescope, and the most critical material for making a telescope is glass. Once the Ministry of Industry produces qualified glass, I will arrange for them to mass-produce telescopes. By then, every general in our Wei State will be equipped with one, so that our Wei State army can gain a greater advantage on the battlefield."
As for the hot air balloon manufacturing technology, I can also teach it to the Royal Government Affairs Office, and let the Royal Government Affairs Office and the textile factory jointly produce hot air balloons. There is no need to bother the Ministry of Industry. You know, the Ministry of Industry is already very busy. If they are asked to make hot air balloons, it will probably affect the progress of other tasks.
Chu Zhenglin was ecstatic after receiving Chu Fan's promise. If the Royal Government Affairs Office and the textile factory jointly produced hot air balloons, then the hot air balloon manufacturing industry would be equivalent to the royal family. This would provide the royal family with an important source of income while also ensuring that the technology would not be leaked.
Almost all the ministers in the Wei Kingdom hoped to gain control of a certain matter from His Majesty, thereby increasing their influence and acquiring more wealth. Of course, the royal family of Wei was no exception, as they also needed to consolidate their status and wealth. Another point was that every time Chu Fan came up with a new technology, it was capable of subverting tradition, which was why the royal family would compete with the ministers for control of the new technology.
Chu Zhenglin said solemnly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will definitely complete the task of making the hot air balloon."
Chu Fan said, "Brother, you must ensure the quality of each hot air balloon. You must know that hot air balloons are not like carriages that travel on the ground. They fly high in the sky. If a hot air balloon has an accident at high altitude due to quality problems, the soldiers operating the hot air balloon will basically have no chance of survival.
Another point is that even with hot air balloons and telescopes, it is still difficult to quickly exchange information on the battlefield. It is impossible to fly a hot air balloon into the sky, observe the enemy situation for a while, and then land to tell the generals what they have seen. This will greatly delay the battle.
If the hot air balloon doesn't rise high enough or doesn't fly far enough, you can still use shouting to convey information. However, if the hot air balloon flies too high or too far, the sound won't be transmitted. Therefore, I hope that your Royal Government Affairs Office and the Ministry of War can develop a flag signal. When the time comes, soldiers observing the enemy from the hot air balloon can convey information by waving their flags.
Furthermore, with the telescope, soldiers on the ground can use it to see the movement of the flags flying high in the sky, and thus promptly understand the enemy situation observed by the soldiers in the hot air balloon. This can greatly save time and ensure the accuracy of the intelligence.
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