In Taiji Palace:
Li Shimin and the officials did not leave. Instead, they returned to Taiji Palace from Emperor Wei's palace and waited quietly. No one wanted to miss the first exploration of the clouds!
When the hot air balloon reappeared from the clouds, they naturally saw it as well. At this moment, everyone was anxiously waiting for news to come.
"Why is there still no news? Go and investigate again!" Li Shimin anxiously said.
"Yes!"
Immediately, one of the palace guards bowed and accepted the order, then immediately rushed out.
"Imperial Father, there's no need to worry. This son saw that the hot air balloon was only slowly descending. There shouldn't be any major problems," Li Tai advised.
"Eunuch Pang and Merton are blessed by the heavens. They will definitely be fine!"
The officials also advised, and only then did Li Shimin feel a little more at ease.
But as time passed, there was still no news. Gradually, anxiety began to fill the hearts of the officials.
"Reporting!"
Just as everyone was getting impatient from waiting, a hundred riders galloped over and knelt down. "Your Majesty, there's news from the southwest of Chang 'an City. Marquis Mo and Eunuch Pang have landed safely and are now speeding towards Chang' an City."
"Good!" Li Shimin excitedly clenched his fists and said.
"Wonderful!"
Li Tai couldn't help but cheer.
The other officials also breathed a sigh of relief. Even those who disliked Mo Jiazi couldn't help but rejoice when they heard this news. After all, they were also very curious about what was above the clouds.
With the riders leading the way, Meton and Pande rode a four-wheeled carriage toward the Imperial City as quickly as possible. They traveled twenty li at full speed and soon arrived at the Imperial City.
"Paying respects to Your Majesty! Your subjects were fortunate to have returned safely! "Meton and Pande rushed over to Taiji Palace and bowed to Li Shimin.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"
Li Shimin said with a smile.
Pande was his most trusted subordinate, and Meton had contributed too much to the Tang dynasty. Losing either of them would be a great loss.
"Chancellor Mo, I wonder if you managed to find the clouds during this trip!" Li Tai asked impatiently.
He was still young and didn't care about ghosts and gods. What he really cared about was the results of his Annals of Enclosure.
Meton nodded and said straightforwardly, "Clouds and fog are the same! The clouds are white, as if a person has entered a thick fog, there is no shape and nothing, and there are water droplets between the eyebrows. "
"I'm afraid these water droplets are the source of the rain!"
Everyone knew that dark clouds covered the sky and heavy rain poured down. They all thought that it was the Dragon King in the clouds who summoned the rain. But now, he proved that the clouds were the real cause of the rain.
The earthquake could only be regarded as a speculation, and it was impossible to prove. But the confirmation of the clouds and the rain would increase the value of the Annals of Enclosure.
"What about above the clouds?" Li Shimin asked.
After Li Shimin asked, all the civil and military officials looked at him. After all, no one could hold back when it came to immortals. Even Li Tai, who was happy, couldn't help but listen.
Meton shook his head and said, "There is nothing above the clouds, only the sun is shining."
"Nothing?" Li Shimin was disappointed. He couldn't help but look at Pande.
Pande nodded solemnly and said, "Your Majesty, the sky above the clouds is clear and there is nothing unusual."
"Is that so?" The officials couldn't help but feel disappointed. They didn't doubt Meton's words. After all, the hot air balloon had been made. Others could also go to the sky to seek confirmation. Meton didn't have to lie about this.
Chang 'an was the capital. If there was no immortal above Chang' an, it would be even more impossible in other places.
Li Shimin said dejectedly, "Maybe I don't have enough immortal fate. If there is really an immortal, maybe father's illness can be cured without medicine!"
Retired Emperor Li Yuan's stroke was getting more and more serious. Ever since the military parade, he practically never showed his face again. In this era, a stroke was an incurable disease. Everyone understood that Li Yuan was living one more day after day. Even Sun Simiao was also helpless.
"Your Majesty has such filial piety. I believe Retired Emperor will be happy to know."
"Immortals are illusory. Your Majesty has such filial piety. Retired Emperor will be happy to know."
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The officials tried to persuade him.
Meton couldn't help but despise them. Li Shimin was really thick-skinned to be able to say that he was seeking immortality in such a grand and righteous way.
"This is the Minister's experience and feelings of riding the hot air balloon. Your Majesty, please take a look!" After Meton despised Li Shimin for a while, he obediently handed over the flight record. Of course, these records weren't written in the air. On the way here, in the carriage, the two added and summarized based on their memories.
Li Shimin took a look and said in surprise, "There are actually birds flying above the clouds."
Meton nodded and said, "Above the clouds, the Minister's breathing is normal. It is no different from the ground. Even humans are like this, let alone birds."
"In that case, there is no danger in the air!" Li Tai was eager to try and said excitedly.
Meton shook his head and said, "No, when people are ascending or descending, their bodies will have abnormal reactions. Those with diseases such as heart disease or asthma are prohibited from riding it. Moreover, the hot air balloon is not perfect. It floats in the air with the wind and can't control the direction. This is a problem that needs to be solved urgently. After all, it is spraying flames. Although the cloth used in the hot air balloon has been specially treated, it is not absolutely safe."
Li Shimin heard this and immediately looked sternly at Li Tai and said, "Qingque, your body is too fat. You will be short of breath if you exercise a little. You are not allowed to ride this hot air balloon!"
"Ah!" Li Tai's excited expression suddenly seemed to have been splashed with a bucket of cold water.
"Yes! Father! "
Seeing Li Shimin's unshakable expression, Li Tai could only reluctantly accept the order.
"This item is extremely dangerous. Your Majesty, please don't try it!" Before Li Tai could feel depressed for too long, Wei Zheng's words brought him back to his senses.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
The officials all tried to persuade him.
"We naturally understand!" Li Shimin couldn't help but say resentfully.
He was originally eager to give it a try, but seeing the officials' anger, he could only give up.
The officials were still worried. After exhorting him again, they all dispersed. The court was busy with official business and they had already wasted too much time.
Meton also took the opportunity to slip away. When Li Shimin came back to his senses, he realized that Meton had already slipped away. He couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You little brat, you're fast at running away!"
Li Shimin pondered for a moment, then turned to Pande and said, "Go and arrange for a special envoy to send the Zheng family's imperial edict to the Zheng family.
"Yes!" Pande bowed and said.
Meton, who had just slipped out of the palace, naturally didn't know this because he was blocked by another person. That person was Kong Yingda!
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