"Come on, come on." Sounds of encouragement came from the mouths of Xiao Bei and the others. There was a large pool in the courtyard of the Zhang Family and the Wang Family. This courtyard was not in Luoyang City because it was too big. They had bought a manor outside because there was a river passing through here.
Now, this place had been dug into a very large pool. Beside the pool, there was also a very high platform built with cement and wood.
In fact, it could not be considered as being built. It was piled up like a small mountain, but on one side was a cliff. There was a lot of water in the pool below, and it was very deep.
At this moment, a person was standing on the high platform. Looking at the height below, his legs were trembling. He was a member of the Zhuang Zhuang Protection Team No. 1. This was the first time he was standing in such a dangerous place and had to jump down.
He was carrying a bag on his back and wearing a diving suit. There were also members of the Zero Team below, waiting for rescue at any time.
"Xiao Bao, jumping down from such a high place and landing in the water will be fine?" Zhang Zhong had never seen anyone jump into the water from such a high place. He stood behind Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan and used binoculars to look at the trembling legs of the person above.
Zhang Xiaobao shook his head and replied, "That's not it. If he doesn't jump well, he can easily die. This is the reason why I didn't let him eat now. No matter what he does, there is danger. However, there are many things that he can't not do.
He has practiced many times on flat ground and knows how to control his body in the air. I hope he doesn't forget because of nervousness. Watch, the members of the Zero Team have already demonstrated it. It would be great if he could find a way to fly into the sky. That way, another person can jump with him. The platform is not high enough. "
Zhang Zhong originally wanted to let this person come down, but seeing his son insist, he could only stay below and watch. This was the first step to flying. If he couldn't cross it, he could forget about succeeding.
Xiao Bei and the others were still shouting excitedly. While the first member on the stage was nervous, he didn't dare to retreat. Once he retreated, he would be eliminated and wouldn't have another chance in the future.
Gritting his teeth, he shouted loudly and recited the steps in his heart. He used all his strength to jump off the platform. As soon as he left the platform, he pulled on the rope in his hand. A big flower came out of the backpack behind him. With a bang, it pulled him down and slowly floated down.
Seeing this, the people below all heaved a sigh of relief. Xiao Bei and the others even shouted out their praises.
"This one succeeded. Next one." Zhang Xiaobao nodded. He was very satisfied with this person's courage.
Another person stood on the platform above. His face was pale, and his hand was holding onto the handrail. When he looked down, he felt his vision darken, and he was suddenly piled up there.
"Come on, come on!" Xiao Bei continued to encourage this person. They hadn't stood at such a high place, so they didn't know what it felt like.
Even if they knew that it was water below and that there was a doctor waiting to rescue them, it still required a lot of courage to jump.
"Xiao Bao, don't you think we should let them try high-platform diving from a low place first? When they get used to the feeling of entering the water, we can let them go up. Or bungee jumping, we can use a large number of cow tendons to form a rope. It shouldn't be a problem."
Wang Juan felt that there was still a long way to go to train more capable people, so she told Zhang Xiaobao her idea.
Zhang Xiaobao thought about it, nodded, and said, "This height is a little high. Let's start from a low place and increase it bit by bit. But no matter how much you increase it, they still have to stand there in the end. They can't jump into the water easily. I'll go up and take a look in a while. Is it really that scary?"
"Then I'll go and take a look too. I haven't jumped in a long time." Wang Juan also looked eager to give it a try. She had also jumped with a parachute before. Of course, this wasn't learned in the military school. They didn't give her this course. She had used her family's identity to go to someone's military camp and asked them to jump with her. Once she jumped, she would become addicted.
The person above was already lying on the platform. He crawled up bit by bit and peeked down. He looked as pathetic as he could.
This made the people standing behind him feel helpless. They said to him, "Can you still stand up like a man? Either you stop jumping, or you go back. "
The person lying on the platform turned his head and looked at his teammate. His face immediately turned red. He nodded, slowly stood up, closed his eyes, and jumped down while shouting. However, he forgot to open the parachute in the air. The people below heard a loud bang. This person plunged into the water with his feet facing down and his head facing up.
When the person in charge of protecting below saw this, he immediately went to rescue him. This fall was probably not light.
Zhang Xiaobao's heart also trembled. He was afraid that this person would be in danger due to the impact of the fall. Blood would rush to his head.
Who knew that before the rescuers could get him, this person would float up from the water by himself. He shook his head and chuckled. He shouted to Xiaobei and the others who were cheering him on, "I've jumped down."
Xiaobei's side very cooperatively clapped for him.
In the end, this person immediately started grinning again. Just now, he had jumped down, but the parachute behind him had also followed him down. When he fell into the water, the feeling was not very pleasant. If it weren't for the fact that the strap was wide enough and had a lot of traction, he would probably have lost half his life even if he didn't die.
"Get him out. It's fine. The acceleration in the air is so fast that even opening the parachute can withstand it, let alone entering the water at this height. Let him take a look. If there's nothing serious, he can jump later."
Wang Juan knew why the person in the water was grinning. Fortunately, this person had mustered the courage to jump down.
*****
In a house in the capital, Zhang Shuo and Zhang Jiuling were sitting there. The two of them were reading the letters in their hands and thinking about their own matters.
The letters were sent by Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan from Luoyang. One letter was about Daoist Dream Chasing, while the other was about He Yiwei.
Zhang Jiuling's letter was about He Yiwei, while Zhang Shuo's was about Dream Chasing. The two of them saw different things, so their thoughts were naturally different.
Zhang Jiuling felt that He Yiwei wasn't bad. Although his performance in the past was a little bad, he had changed a lot ever since he went there. It was fine if he was promoted. The main reason was that he could return a favor to the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. He understood that Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan didn't write such a recommendation letter to the manor because they didn't want He Yiwei to continue working there.
From the meaning expressed in the letter, they were preparing to arrange for He Yiwei to go to Yaozhou, which was the state that was established with Huayuan County as the lead. They wanted him to accumulate experience there. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were probably preparing to use him.
Zhang Jiuling had already agreed in his heart, but he was worried that Zhang Shuo would deliberately not agree to it in order to deal with Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. If that happened, it would be difficult for him.
Zhang Shuo still hadn't read the letter recommending He Yiwei. His eyes swept over the few words in the letter again and again, as if he couldn't get enough of it.
The letter emphasized the situation of Feng Changgong finding a Daoist priest there, and it also described the situation without adding any of its own thoughts.
It was precisely because Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan didn't have their own thoughts that Zhang Shuo appeared helpless. If Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan said that they wanted to impeach Feng Changgong, then he could use this as an excuse to push the matter to the two of them. However, they didn't say anything, and just calmly described the situation.
They didn't even emphasize the key words that could be used to attack Feng Changgong. It seemed that they wanted him to make a move, and after knowing that he would make a move, they sent him a knife.
Reading it over and over again, Zhang Shuo's mood went from being happy at the beginning to being confused, and now it was heavy. He finally found the source of the problem.
He handed the letter to Zhang Jiuling and said, "Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan actually schemed against me. They did it on purpose, wanting me to make a move and then have a conflict with Yu Wenrong. Now that they have succeeded, and at the most critical moment, they even sent me a big gift. Should I accept it or not?"
Zhang Jiuling took the letter and finished reading it with two glances. He then took a deep breath and looked at Zhang Shuo helplessly, saying, "It's not good to accept it. This gift is a bit too much. They clearly want to kill with a borrowed knife, but without this letter, Xin Cai County is very likely to lose. However, once we use it, we will be helping Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.
The two of them want to teach Feng Changgong a lesson, but they want to hide in the background and let us take the lead. Bad, really bad. My lord, look, there is a letter here. They want to recommend He Yiwei. Do you want to help them? "
Zhang Jiuling wanted to directly say that he would help them, but when he saw the other letter, he really didn't know what to say to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. The two of them didn't waste time and went in a big circle to trap Zhang Shuo just to deal with one person. It could be said that they killed two birds with one stone.
Zhang Jiuling finally understood Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's character of seeking revenge for the smallest grievance. As long as you offended them, don't expect to live a peaceful life. They would always find trouble for you.
Zhang Shuo took the other letter. After reading it, he laughed angrily. "Good, good. I have been promoted to this position and have met many powerful opponents, but I have never really admired anyone. Today, there are finally people I admire. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. Good skills.
This means that I have given you a big gift, and you have to return it to me. We don't owe each other anything. After all, as long as we do something about Chasing Dream, we will have an easier time in Xin Cai County. "
"My lord, what if we accept their gift but don't help them arrange people? Although they used us to deal with Feng Changgong, we have also received benefits. What can they do? "
Zhang Jiuling still hadn't reacted, so he asked again.
Zhang Shuo sighed and said, "Then it's even simpler. Don't think that this gift letter is really a gift. It's actually used to threaten me. If I don't agree to it, they will take action and protect the other party's people.
Don't you see that they are just talking about the matter and don't have any intention of impeaching me? As long as I don't tell them to arrange for He Yiwei, they will have the means to take out another letter. For example, they found Daoist Feng Changgong. After their investigation, they found that Chasing Dream Daoist Feng Changgong didn't have such great ability. He was framed by someone else.
Who framed him? By that time, we will have used the first letter to deal with Feng Changgong. The biggest possibility is us. What will the Emperor think? Good plan. They handed the knife over but didn't sharpen it. They can even take it back at any time. "
Zhang Jiuling nodded as he listened. He admired them in his heart. Two half-grown children were able to plot against Zhang Shuo like this. He said, "Do you agree?"
"Agree. How can I not agree? It wasn't easy to get a chance to occupy that place. I have no choice but to agree. I was careless this time. When Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan sent the letter, I should have thought that it wouldn't be simple. I was fooled by their ages.
If I had known earlier, I would have discussed with them about the Fengchan list. Even if I couldn't give them the number they requested, I could have arranged a few fewer people. That way, they wouldn't always be thinking about me.
In the future, I have to be careful. I can't fail miserably. Send a letter to Luoyang. Once He Yiwei's matter is settled, we can make a move on Feng Changgong. "
Zhang Shuo lost a game, but he didn't think that he lost unjustly. Instead, he felt that it was very interesting. He was schemed against by two little fellows and didn't even have the slightest bit of temper. Who told him to be one step behind? The other party drew a circle, and he jumped into it without waiting for others to push him.
Fortunately, he didn't lose anything this time. He really had to be careful in the future.
Zhang Jiuling knew that Zhang Shuo wanted him to write a letter. He spread out a piece of paper next to him and hinted that he agreed to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's request to promote He Yiwei.
While the two of them were feeling helpless for Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, Li Longji and Gao Lishi were very happy.
Li Longji could also tell from the recent events that Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan had schemed against Zhang Shuo. In addition, the contents of Zhang Xiaobao's letter to Gao Lishi made it very clear how and why it was arranged.
"Hercules, that son of yours is truly amusing. He wanted to take care of someone, but he actually went in a circle, forcing Zhang Shuo and Yu Wen Rong to fight. Actually, this Emperor hopes that the two of them can cooperate and get things done properly, instead of fighting like this."
Li Longji said to Gao Lishi with a smile after knowing the situation.
Gao Lishi didn't think that Li Longji's words were correct. Perhaps he needed people to fight like this, so he respectfully replied, "If Zhang Xiaobao wants to deal with someone, he can just write a letter directly. That Feng Changgong doesn't want to eat the same food as the commoners and wants to steal other people's fish.
Moreover, he wants to implicate the commoners of Xin Cai County for his own personal gain. These few reasons are enough to deal with him. Why did he have to drag Zhang Shuo into it? Sigh, he's still not sensible. "
What Gao Lishi said earlier was just a casual remark. Only the last sentence was what Gao Lishi wanted to express. What he meant was to tell Li Longji that although Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were good at scheming, children were still children. Whatever they did, they had to tell others. They couldn't hide things in their hearts and couldn't treat things like adults. Of course, when it came to their abilities, they could treat things like adults.
"Yes, it wasn't easy for them to scheme against Zhang Shuo. They were afraid that others didn't know, so they wrote a letter to tell you about it. Just like a child who secretly ate candy. In fact, even if they didn't say it, you can understand it if you think about it carefully. That He Yiwei can be considered lucky."
Li Longji also agreed with Gao Lishi's words. If Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan had not sent that knife-like letter to Zhang Shuo, perhaps it would have been difficult to guess their true intentions. Once they guessed it, they would have to think highly of them, or rather be on their guard.
However, not only did they take out that letter, they even used it to threaten Zhang Shuo to get He Yiwei an official position. At the same time, they let Gao Lishi know about their schemes. They were clearly children who hadn't grown up.
Gao Lishi also smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this actually shows that He Yiwei is a good person. He has the imperial court in his heart. After realizing that he can let his family have a good life without being greedy, he is willing to do things for the commoners wholeheartedly. It's not easy. He is much better than those officials who don't do their jobs properly despite having money."
"Yes, yes, that's right." Li Longji nodded.
As the two of them spoke, the palace maids and eunuchs beside them lowered their heads and pretended not to hear anything. At this moment, a eunuch ran in from outside and reported, "Your Majesty, another letter was sent from Luoyang. It says that Project Soaring is about to succeed. When the time comes, Your Majesty will see with your own eyes how people fly in the sky with wings."
As the eunuch spoke, he handed Gao Lishi an envelope. The letter had already been opened, but there was a small envelope inside. The small envelope had a seal on it, indicating that it was not for others to touch.
After checking it, Gao Lishi nodded at Li Longji and opened the letter. When he looked up, he saw a picture on it. Beside the picture was an introduction to various places. It was very detailed.
"Your Majesty, there is a picture in the heart. The picture explains why people can fly in the sky. Take a look."
After Gao Lishi understood it, he was astonished. As he spoke, he handed the picture to Li Longji.
Li Longji was also curious. When he read the letter carefully, he saw the principle of how people could fly in the sky. It was like a kite. It explained how air came about, how it was blown, and why birds could fly freely in the sky.
In fact, it was just simple content for popular education. If it were elementary school students like Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, they wouldn't be interested at all because they already knew.
However, Li Longji didn't know. Today was the first time he had heard of it. He already knew, but he didn't know why. He didn't understand how things could be thought of in this way.
After reading it carefully twice, he happily closed the letter and said to Gao Lishi, "So it's like this. Does that mean that as long as there is a strong wind, one can fly even on flat ground? There's no need to jump from a high place. "
"I don't know. I think Your Majesty is right. I'll write a letter and ask over there. It's just that it's not easy for the strong wind to come out."
Gao Lishi replied cautiously. He really didn't know.
Li Longji thought for a moment and said, "Wind is easy. Between the Clouds and the Water, there are a few houses that are connected to fans. As long as there are enough fans and they spin fast, the wind will be strong. When the time comes, we can connect a frame and put people on it. With the wind blowing, people and the frame will fly together.
If they could put something on the shelf, they could directly turn the fan. Some could be used to push it, and some could be used to pull it. Then, it would be much easier for people to fly in the sky. If they could put a few grenades on the shelf and throw them down from above, who in the world would be able to fight against them?
It's just that it's difficult to make something that can be put on the frame to make the fans spin. I don't know if the expert behind Xiao Bao and Wang Juan can think of a way. When you write the letter, write down my thoughts and ask. "
"Yes." Gao Lishi didn't care if Li Longji's idea would work or not. In any case, what the Emperor said was good. Even if it didn't work, he had to let Xiao Bao and Cuckoo try.
Gao Lishi really didn't know how many ideas Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan would have after he sent the letter to them. The two of them would definitely feel that it wasn't easy for Li Longji to think of this. This was because this was the idea when the airplane was invented. It was even more amazing. He directly considered throwing bombs. At that time, the airplane was used for reconnaissance and had not become a bomber.
At this time, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were already preparing to leave Luoyang and return to Baoxin County. Xiao Bei and the others also had to follow them back. After all, they couldn't fall behind in their education.
When Xiao Bei was packing her things, she didn't forget to carry a mini parachute bag on her back. In the past two days, she had been telling others that she had also jumped with an umbrella. Her brother and sister had jumped with her, and it was very fun.
Jang Wong Clan had already told Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan about this matter. That day, when other people jumped with their parachutes, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan also jumped. After the two of them successfully jumped, the bold Xiao Bei also begged to jump once.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan considered it and really tied an umbrella bag on Xiao Bei. Then, the two of them jumped down from the platform with Xiao Bei. Xiao Bei actually opened the umbrella herself. She opened it before Wang Juan and Zhang Xiaobao. In fact, they didn't plan on letting her open the umbrella. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were prepared to share a large umbrella with the three of them. Of course, there was a backup.
In the end, when Xiao Bei opened her umbrella, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were depressed. Zhang Xiaobao pushed Wang Juan in the air and pushed Wang Juan a distance away so that she could open the umbrella and not get entangled with Xiao Bei's. Zhang Xiaobao himself completed the diving action in the air and dove down first.
Fortunately, there wasn't a strong wind. Otherwise, who knew where Xiao Bei would have been blown to. In the end, she slowly landed in her brother's arms on the surface of the water and shouted excitedly.
From then on, she had to carry a small umbrella bag every day and was watched 24 hours a day. This was to prevent her from finding a high place to jump down. If that happened, she wouldn't even have the chance to open the umbrella.
When Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's team set off, Xiao Bei ran to Zhang Xiaobao's side with her umbrella and asked, "Brother, can I parachute at the place we're going?"
"No." Zhang Xiaobao didn't dare to say yes.
"Then can I really use wings to fly in the sky in the future? Xiao Bei wants to fly too, okay? "Xiao Bei was very regretful and asked another thing.
"Okay, as long as I can fly in the future, I'll bring Xiao Bei along." When Zhang Xiaobao said this, he had already decided that if he really made the hang glider in the future, no matter what, he couldn't let Xiao Bei see it during training. He was too bold.
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