Airplanes could fly up to tens of thousands of meters. Even the first generation of simple airplanes could fly up to thousands of meters, which was enough to cross the clouds. Naturally, it would not be a problem for them to cross mountains.
Ang Lee was determined to make airplanes because of their speed advantage and their ability to ignore the terrain. Whether it was for fast communication or transporting urgently needed supplies, airplanes were the most reliable means of transportation. Making airplanes would be of great benefit to improving the comprehensive strength of the Tang Empire. It was an important piece of equipment that had to be developed immediately.
In the past, they were not in a hurry to make airplanes because they had not accumulated enough technology. The technology needed to make airplanes was much more complicated than other machines. At least, it could not be made by relying on steam engines. Now, the technology had improved a lot, and a new engine that used oil had been manufactured. In this way, the problem of making airplanes was mostly solved. It would not be difficult to make airplanes anymore. As long as they spent some time experimenting, they would be able to make airplanes.
However, it was a little inconceivable to let cold machines fly in the sky. Therefore, no one would believe it even if he said it. He could only prove it with facts.
Although airplanes were unbelievable, Ang Lee had made too many incredible machines in the past few years. Therefore, when everyone saw Ang Lee's serious expression, they no longer doubted the fact that airplanes could be made.
"Husband, when can airplanes be made? Can we take airplanes and fly to the clouds to play?"
Young Sprout said longingly.
"It will take at least half a year! However, forget about taking airplanes to play! Although this plane can be manufactured, in a short period of time, the technology is definitely not stable enough. If it falls from the sky, wouldn't it be smashed to pieces? How can I bear to let my wives take such a big risk? "
Ang Lee said with a look of pity.
"Uh, then let's not take airplanes! It's too dangerous. "
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this. It's late now. Let's go to bed early!"
Ang Lee did not want to talk about these trivial matters. Going to bed early was the most important thing.
"Then, husband, whose room are you going to rest in today?"
The four women all looked at Ang Lee, waiting for Ang Lee's answer.
Ang Lee grinned and said, "We are so familiar with each other. There is no need to distinguish between us. Let's rest together! Let's lie down and talk for a while, okay? "
"Husband, you are so naughty. You want the four of us to sleep together as soon as you come back."
"We're all the same. We're the ones who gave our husband a hard time. We're not any better."
"Husband, what are we waiting for? Let's go back to our rooms!"
The four madams escorted Li An to the side of the bed and waited on him to fall asleep.
After a comfortable night, Li An headed to the R&D center the next morning to deploy the research and development of the aircraft. After the deployment, he headed to the palace to report the results of his trip to the west to the emperor.
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Li Longji was very happy when he casually talked about the specifics of the situation. Although someone had already reported this to him, he was still very happy to hear it from Li An's mouth.
"Assistant Minister Li, you have made great achievements on your trip to the West. The powerful Dashi agreed to build a railway in their territory. They also agreed to coordinate with other countries further away. In this way, the influence of the Tang dynasty will reach far away. This is all thanks to Assistant Minister Li. I will reward you well."
The Emperor was so happy that he said the word "reward" easily.
"Your Majesty, you don't have to do this. This is what I should do."
"No, since I said I will reward you, I must reward you well. By the way, I heard yesterday that Assistant Minister Li is going to develop a plane. Can you tell me about it?"
Li Longji asked curiously.
"Your Majesty, about the development of the plane, it is like this …"
Ang Lee explained to Li Longji so that he could understand the basic situation of the plane.
"You can really make the plane fly. How confident is Assistant Minister Li?"
"Your Majesty, 90%. I am at least 90% sure that I can develop the plane."
Ang Lee said confidently.
"Great. Assistant Minister Li, go ahead and develop it. If you need any conditions, just tell me. I will agree to all of them."
Li Longji said generously.
"With Your Majesty's support, I will definitely be able to develop the plane."
Li An was very confident and continued, "Your Majesty, in addition to airplanes, there are many more machines that need to be developed in the future. Our Tang Empire will definitely prosper. However, the products produced by machines far exceed those produced by hand. It is best to sell the machines produced by hand so that we can obtain a steady stream of financial resources and continue to develop more machines. Therefore, the western trade route is very important. Right now, the railway is being built as quickly as possible. I believe that it will be put to great use very soon. In addition to the railway route, we also need to open up a sea route to sell our goods to the small coastal countries. This will also increase the prestige of our Tang Empire. We can also station elite troops in some important areas or transportation hubs to control these areas and ensure that the trade route of our Tang Empire is smooth."
"Good, good, good. Assistant Minister Li said very well. I will fully support it. As long as it is proposed by Assistant Minister Li, I will fully support it. Assistant Minister Li, you can list out the specific plan. I want to have a good look."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will take my leave for now."
Ang Lee left the Imperial Palace and returned to the R&D Center. He continued to guide the craftsmen to develop the plane.
Ang Lee was very confident in the development of the plane. Although the development of the plane seemed to be very difficult, Ang Lee was confident enough. As long as the engine was developed, the propellers and wings would be a piece of cake.
The engine of the first generation of the plane was not too difficult at all. With the current level of technology, it was completely possible to develop it, but it would take some time.
As for the wings, they only needed to use strong and durable high-quality wood. In short, in order to reduce the burden of the engine, most of the body of the plane had to be made of wood, so that it could fly higher and faster.
After the idea was decided, Ang Lee began to divide the work. He asked different people to be responsible for different parts and asked them to develop and manufacture strictly according to the size of the drawings. Only in this way could the prototype of the plane be assembled well.
The development of the plane was carried out in an orderly manner. Ang Lee only needed to give a few pointers from time to time. Most of the work was done by the technical personnel of the R&D Center. Overall, Ang Lee was quite idle.
When there was nothing to do, Ang Lee would return to the mansion, lie on the rocking chair, bask in the sun, look at the scenery around the capital, and take his guards to the mountains outside the capital to hunt. He lived like an immortal.
It could be said that in the entire Tang Empire, Ang Lee lived the most comfortable and comfortable life. Even the emperor did not live as well as he did. Moreover, the emperor relied on Ang Lee the most. If there was no prime minister, he could change another one. If the crown prince was not good, he could also change Ang Lee. Only Ang Lee was irreplaceable. Without Ang Lee, there would be no Tang Empire now.
Think about it, if it were not for Ang Lee inventing too many machines, especially military machines, how could the Tang Empire destroy Tibet so easily and set up the Longnan Road and the Southwest Road, which greatly expanded the territory of the Tang Empire? If it were not for Ang Lee inventing railways, how could the transportation of goods in the Tang Empire develop so rapidly, and the national strength would not have improved so much? If it were not for Ang Lee, how could the Arabian Empire, which dominated the West, surrender to the Tang Empire and be willing to persuade the western countries to build railways for the Tang Empire?
Li Longji was an emperor with strong confidence and a desire to conquer. In the entire Tang Empire, only Ang Lee could make his dream come true. Therefore, Ang Lee's current status had surpassed that of the prime minister and the crown prince. He had become the most important person in his heart.
Conquering an unknown area could make an ambitious person feel comfortable. Except for Ang Lee, who else could make Li Longji feel so comfortable?
Possessing the ability to research and develop technology that others did not have, Ang Lee became the most important person in the Tang Empire. He also won the great trust of the emperor, Li Longji, greatly improved his life and made himself very comfortable in the Tang Empire.
But people would be jealous, especially those who were not well-educated enough. They watched Ang Lee prosper day by day, but they did not envy him, only jealousy and endless hatred.
However, Ang Lee's ability was too awesome, and he had the full support of the emperor. Therefore, they had no ability to change all this. But this did not mean that they would give up their jealousy and endless hatred.
The people who hated Ang Lee the most were undoubtedly those who had been attacked by Ang Lee. For example, An Lushan, who had been soaring but suddenly fell to the bottom of the valley, Li Yanchong, who had been thinking about Ang Lee but had seen his sweetheart lying in the arms of Ang Lee, and the officials and nobles who had been severely punished by Ang Lee for taking bribes and bending the law.
These people could not wait for Ang Lee to die as soon as possible. Only then would they be happy and live in peace.
It was not surprising that there were people who hated Ang Lee. Similarly, it was normal for the emperor, Li Longji, to be hated. As an emperor, he should have offended more people, such as the loyal forces of Tibet who had been destroyed, the princes of the Tang Empire who wanted to fail, and some nobles whose families had declined because of the emperor's policies. These people would hate the emperor and all the misfortunes that the emperor had brought to them.
Now, Ang Lee and Emperor Li Longji were very close, and Ang Lee had become the most popular minister. In this way, Ang Lee and Li Longji had become a community of destiny. Those who hated Ang Lee basically hated Li Longji. Similarly, those who hated Li Longji also hated Ang Lee very much.
In the Xingguo Temple of the Tang Empire, King Shou Li Mao, the eighteenth son of the Tang Empire's Emperor Li Longji, was meditating and praying in a meditation room. Since he had kept vigil for the emperor's coffin, he had completely adapted to the days of the green lamp and the statue of Buddha. Although Li Longji later married a noblewoman surnamed Wei for him, he still did not change his habit of going to the temple to pray. Perhaps only by praying to the green lamp and the statue of Buddha could his depressed and painful heart be slightly relieved and he could temporarily forget the pain in his heart.
At this moment, although he was praying to the statue of Buddha, it could be seen from his deep frown that his heart was not completely calm. Perhaps he thought of his lovely wife, Yang Yuhuan, who was taken away by his father. No man would forget the humiliation of being put on a hat in his life. Moreover, the person who put the hat on him was his biological father. This kind of humiliation naturally increased a little bit, which made him still bear in his heart for so many years and never let it go for a moment.
"Why? Why did you do this to me? What did I do wrong? Why did God punish me like this? Buddha, can you tell me?"
Li Mao finally couldn't bear it, and his calm Buddha's heart was suddenly replaced by anger.
"I've sinned, I've sinned. What's wrong with me? Calm down, calm down."
Li Mao's voice had been very low, and he was alone in a room, so the people outside could not easily hear him.
However, a pilgrim in the next room had been paying close attention to the movement in the next room. Seeing Li Mao's anger, he sneered.
"Your Highness."
The middle-aged pilgrim walked to Li Mao's meditation room and greeted him.
Li Mao didn't even raise his eyelids and said softly, "Who are you? Why do you know I'm here?"
Every time Li Mao went to Xingguo Temple, he had a light carriage and a simple entourage. Even the clothes he wore were very ordinary, which didn't reflect his identity as a member of the royal family at all. He looked like a small noble. Moreover, such a prince with no future who had been banished to the cold palace no longer received any attention. How could someone suddenly appear in his meditation room?
In short, Li Mao felt that the middle-aged pilgrim who entered the room was not an ordinary person, but a person with ulterior motives.
"Your Highness, I'm Zha Xizan, a Tibetan."
The middle-aged pilgrim said.
"Tibetans? There are no Tibetans now. You should be the Southwest Taoist of the Tang dynasty."
Li Mao corrected him.
"Haha! Your Highness, you're right. Tibet has been destroyed for several years, and now my hometown has become the Southwest Taoist of the Tang dynasty. However, in my heart, I'll always be a Tibetan. Always. "
Zha Xizan said seriously.
"Humph, you're very loyal! Believe it or not, as long as I shout, the Yulin Royal Guards will soon rush in and take you away. Based on what you just said, it's enough to behead you. "
Li Mao was slightly angry.
"My country has been destroyed. What's the big deal about beheading me? However, if I'm caught, I'll definitely betray you, Your Highness. "
Zha Xizan sneered.
"Betray me? I have nothing to do with you. How can you betray me?"
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