My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 161 Seeing Zheng He Again
After mediating the conflict between Jin Yiwei and Hu Wei, Zhu Zhanhe did not stay in Beizhen Fusi for long.

Zhu Zhanhe didn't want to intervene in Hu's pursuit of Zhu Yunwen's whereabouts, because in his opinion, this matter was of little significance, and whether Zhu Yunwen was dead or alive, Zhu Di's status could not be shaken.

After leaving Beizhen Fusi, Zhu Zhanhe didn't go back to Dongchang, nor did he go home. Instead, he turned a corner and came to the Weapons Bureau.

The last time a hot air balloon flew into the sky in front of the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty, as well as countless people, it caused a commotion in the whole city. Slowly subside.

Zhu Di also saw the military value of hot air balloons, and ordered the Military Weapons Bureau to build hot air balloons. As the inventor of hot air balloons, Zhu Zhanhe naturally participated in this matter. After all, from experiments to mass production, there are many places that need hot air balloons. Improve.

Zhu Zhanhe entered the Military Weapons Bureau. Strictly speaking, this is just a workshop under the Military Weapons Bureau. It has just been divided separately and is specially used for making hot air balloons.

"My son, you came just in time. The problems encountered by the hot air balloons have been basically solved. If there are no problems, mass production can begin tomorrow!"

I saw Tao Qiong limping forward with a cane.

The last time Tao Qiong disobeyed orders and cut off the cable to fly into the sky. As a result, he not only broke a leg, but also broke several ribs.

Originally Zhu Zhanhe wanted to teach Tao Qiong a severe lesson, but he saw the injury so badly that he could only scold him in the end, and Zhu Di also said that Tao Qiong should take the blame for his crimes and meritorious deeds, so the matter of making hot air balloons now is still Tao Qiong is in charge.

"Let's go, let's take a look!"

Zhu Zhanhe was also very happy when he heard that mass production was about to begin.

Although Tao Qiong disobeyed the order and cut off the cable without authorization, he also found more problems with the hot air balloon after flying into the sky, so he and Zhu Zhanhe have made many improvements to the hot air balloon during this period. At the same time, the cost is also reduced, and everything is preparing for mass production.

Tao Qiong took Zhu Zhanhe to an open space behind the workshop, where he saw that a hot air balloon was ready and could be ignited at any time.

Zhu Zhanhe first went into the basket of the hot air balloon, and Tao Qiong personally explained to him the improvements, such as the flamethrower, ropes, counterweights and other components. Although these things are inconspicuous, they will still affect the performance of the hot air balloon. Stablize.

Originally, Zhu Zhanhe wanted to prepare a few parachutes on the hot air balloon, but after thinking about it later, he felt that it was unnecessary. The hot air balloon itself is a huge parachute. There will be danger.

For example, Tao Qiong would not have broken so many bones last time if he hadn't been unlucky enough to fall into the woods, causing him to be thrown out of the hanging basket.

In the end, the hot air balloon was carried out for a lift-off experiment. Tao Qiong’s injury was still not healed, so another craftsman operated it. The other craftsman was not as bold as Tao Qiong. He honestly flew to a certain height and then came down.

It has to be said that the improved hot air balloon takes off faster and lands more smoothly. According to the craftsman, the operation is easier than before, and it can be mass-produced.

However, Zhu Zhanhe disagreed. For safety reasons, he asked Tao Qiong to do some more lift-off tests on the hot air balloon, and no longer use cables to pull it, and collected some problems that the hot air balloon might encounter, such as wind direction and wind force. The effect of hot air balloons, and make more improvements to these.

After all, hot air balloons are to be delivered to the military. The more tests and improvements are done in advance, the fewer problems the soldiers will encounter when using them. Maybe a small improvement now will be irreparable in the future. Major General's life.

The reason why Tao Qiong was eager to mass-produce was mainly because he was afraid of Zhu Di’s urging. Zhu Zhanhe told him not to worry about this, and he would explain the situation to Zhu Di and buy them more time.

With Zhu Zhanhe's guarantee, Tao Qiong was also completely relieved.

After that, Zhu Zhanhe discussed some hot air balloon issues with Tao Qiong, and then he took his leave and left.

When I got home, it was already afternoon, and today was the fifteenth day. The Zhuchai Club headed by Princess Han once again gathered in the palace.

The establishment of the Pearl Hairpin Association was to firstly discuss the progress of the voyage to the West, and secondly to resolve the conflicts between various families on this matter.

After this period of running-in, the power of the Zhuchai Association is also expanding. Many matters that have nothing to do with the voyages will be discussed by the ladies of various families, and some small matters will be resolved easily.

Therefore, during this period of time, the Pearl Hairpin Association has also caused a huge repercussions among the noble ladies in the capital. Those who have already joined the association are naturally arrogant.

Zhu Zhanhe, as the founder of the Zhuchai Club, is not eligible to join the club because the Zhuchai Club only accepts women, not men, and he is very helpless about this.

Just as Zhu Zhanhe returned to the mansion, his servants came to report that Zheng He had come.

Zhu Zhanhe hurriedly came to his living room, saw Zheng He was sitting in the living room drinking tea, and immediately greeted him with a smile: "Zheng Neigong, why are you here?"

"Han Wangfei invited me to the banquet and talked about going to the West."

Zheng He also hurriedly stood up and saluted.

During this period, Zheng He was also often invited to the palace to discuss voyages to the West with the Queen of Han and various noble ladies. He was an eunuch, so it was more convenient to deal with these noble ladies.

"It turns out that you are attending the Pearl Hairpin Meeting. How are you? What are you discussing?"

Zhu Zhanhe asked curiously.

"In the beginning, we discussed some important matters, such as the dispatch of ships and personnel, and resolved some conflicts between the various families. But later on, I couldn't understand why I didn't understand, so I came to sit with the prince."

When Zheng He spoke at the end, he also showed a look of helplessness.

Zhu Zhanhe also felt it was funny when he heard the words, a group of noble ladies would inevitably gossip when they got together, Zheng He probably got a headache from hearing it, so he ran to him to hide himself.

"By the way, I have already arranged for Chang Wei, whom the prince told me about last time, to temporarily take up the post of Baihu in the army. I wonder what your highness would like?"

Zheng He suddenly spoke again.

Chang Wei wanted to join the fleet sailing to the west, and Zhu Zhanhe had already greeted Zheng He. If it was in the past, it might be a little troublesome, but Chang Wei is now Zhu Zhanhe's prospective uncle, so naturally Green light all the way.

"That's great. On behalf of Chang Wei, I thank Zheng Neigong!"

Zhu Zhanhe was also very grateful when he heard the words, he and Zheng He had only met a few times, and he owed Zheng He a favor if he could help him.

"Your Majesty, you are welcome, but if Chang Wei wants to join the job, he still needs to pass a test."

Zheng He smiled slightly when he said this, not everyone can enter the Western Ocean fleet, he can sell Zhu Zhanhe some face, but some tests are not a matter of face at all.

(End of this chapter)