Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 1039

[Chapter 1039 Airship]

The station is full of people and noisy.

With the development of industry and commerce, Dasong is now more and more vibrant.

The improved rhythm of life also makes Dasong people unbearable to spend too much time in traffic, and often choose to take a steam engine to their destination.

After chatting with Chang Wei and other ministers for a while, Zhao Xu admired the busy scene of the station for a while, and then went to the palace under the escort of Xu Lie.

The ministers also followed and sat with Zhao Xu for a while.

At this time, Chang Wei thought of something and looked excited, “Speaking of bloodletting the western natives in Tianzhu, we will have a sharp weapon for bloodletting soon, and we can build some and deploy them in the army during this spare time.”

Hearing this, Zhao Xu said, Laughed lightly.

When he came back, Tsui Hark mentioned it to him on the way.

In fact, this is not a rare thing, it is an advanced version of a hot air balloon – airship.

The principle of a hot air balloon is similar to that of a Kongming lantern, which uses the buoyancy produced by hot air.

The disadvantage is that the buoyancy is limited, it cannot carry too much weight, and the trajectory is seriously affected by the wind.

As a result, hot air balloons can only undertake some simple aerial tasks such as reconnaissance and leaflet distribution.

As for air bombing, tasks that require precise throwing are basically impossible to undertake.

The airship is different. It no longer needs to heat the air, but needs a hydrogen-filled airbag.

Compared with hot air balloons, airships are very large, like a ship.

Such a large volume is filled with hydrogen, and its buoyancy is also considerable, and even a huge pod can be installed under the airbag.

With the pod, a steam engine and propeller can be installed to generate power.

Well, this means that the airship can travel freely in the air.

But airships have advantages as well as disadvantages.

The advantage is that it is a qualified aircraft. Due to the use of hydrogen airbags and high buoyancy, it can stay in the air for a long time and can also undertake transportation tasks.

Because it can control the direction, it can even go to war.

During World War I, the Germans used airships to bomb London.

In addition, the airship can also play a role in laying power lines, and can pull the wires over when encountering valleys, rivers, and dense forests.

As for the disadvantage, the speed is very slow, and can only be maintained at about 24 kilometers per hour.

Previously, Da Song had always been qualified to manufacture airships.

But since hydrogen can be produced on a large scale and rubber products can be produced, the conditions for making airships have all been met.

It was also at this time that the Institute of Research and Development implemented the airship as a research and development project.

In contemporary times, the development of airships is roughly the same.

The earliest airships began in 1784, but the airships at this time, like the early hot air balloons, only had a preliminary appearance and could not be put into use.

It was not until 1872 that the conditions were met that there were more regular airships.

And this time is the time when the electric revolution starts.

It matches Dasong’s current level of development.

“When I am free, I will go to see the airship of the Research Institute.” Zhao Xu said.

When he came back this time, he could stay in Yancheng for a long time.

After all, in the south, he took down Malacca and the Human Kingdom, which meant that he had built a solid line of defense similar to Yanguan in the southern region.

This line of defense can be attacked in advance and defended in retreat, which has given him an absolute advantage.

As for the Sam’s navy, once the Dasong navy shrinks its front line, it will be enough to deal with them properly.

In the direction of Tubo, Ashur is just a guard dog, so there is nothing to worry about.

When Mahan’s White Tiger Army adapts to the plateau environment, they can take it down.

Not to mention the direction of Beidi.

In short, now Da Song has taken the initiative on all fronts.

And Tusman is still separated from Dasong by Beidi.

When Chen Hu cleans up Beidi and includes Beidi’s territory into Dasong, it won’t be too late to worry about it.

After chatting for a while, Yang Feng suddenly coughed twice.

Liu Fu and Chang Wei understood, showed ambiguous smiles, got up and said goodbye.

Zhao Xu knew that Yang Feng was giving him some private space, and Yang Susu was pregnant at the moment.

Seeing the disappearance of everyone, Zhao Xu went to the bedroom.

Yang Susu, Feng’er and Luan’er had been waiting for him at the gate of the palace. As soon as he arrived in Jinghai, he sent a telegram to Yang Susu.

Yang Susu and the others knew about his itinerary.

“My concubines, this king is back.” Seeing the three of them, Zhao Xu smiled and opened his arms, wanting to put the three of them into his arms.   Yang Susu

gave Zhao Xu an angry look, “Your Highness has such a big appetite, you still want to eat three?”   Luan’er covered her mouth and smiled lightly when she heard the words.   Feng’er boldly gave Zhao Xu a hot look.   Yang Susu said, “Your Majesty’s dragon spirit and tiger fierceness should be left to the two of them, and the courtiers and concubines will not accompany them.”   While speaking, Yang Susu stroked his slightly raised stomach and gave Zhao Xu a sidelong glance.   ”The princess is more important, let the two of them wash and wait.” Zhao Xu joked at Luan’er and Feng’er.   Immediately, he came to Yang Susu’s side and stroked Yang Susu’s abdomen.   Yang Susu showed a sweet smile at this moment, bumped into Zhao Xu lightly, and acted like a baby to Zhao Xu.   Luan’er and Feng’er were blushed by Zhao Xu.

Knowing how to behave, Feng’er pulled Luan’er and was about to leave, she winked at Zhao Xu, and said again, “In that case, I will go wash up with Luan’er, and don’t bother Your Highness and Wangfei.” She

said . Come on, the two leave.

Zhao Xu laughed a few times, then entered the bedroom with Yang Susu.

That night, the two of them talked a lot about each other about their husbands and wives, and chatted a lot about his going south. On the

second day of talking and laughing, Zhao Xu went to the Promise Palace, met Empress Mi and Zhao Heng, and talked about going south. fighting.

Knowing that all the countries in the Southern Regions surrendered to Dasong, and since then they have become the vassal state of Dasong, Zhao Heng was very happy and praised Zhao Xu again.

However, it may be due to the long-term indulgence in drinking and sex. As he grows older, Zhao Heng’s mentality is obviously not as good as before.

After gossiping with Zhao Xu, he said seriously, “Xu’er, father’s health is getting worse day by day, and now he only wants to take care of himself, and now he praises so many vassal states, from now on, he will pay tribute every year. There must be a lot of things like this, I am afraid that the father will not be able to handle it, so the father wants to officially take the Zen throne with you, you are young and full of energy, and you can also show the supreme majesty of the emperor.”

“” Your father is telling the truth, he has been thinking about this for a long time.” Empress Mi said at this time.

Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment, obviously he did not expect such an accident to happen.

He looked at Zhao Heng, and saw that Zhao Heng’s hair was almost completely white, his face was deeply wrinkled, and his speech was weak.

I couldn’t help but shake in my heart.

Then, he thought that in the future Dasong would face contradictions and conflicts between countries.

This also means that he will directly compete with the kings, queens, and emperors of various countries in terms of intelligence and courage.

Perhaps it would be more important for him to act in the name of Emperor Dasong, and it would save a lot of trouble.

So, he nodded.

(end of this chapter)