In history, Wan Hu in the early Ming Dynasty was the first person to write about aerospace exploration in textbooks. He came from a scholarly family and was proficient in various craftsmanship. He was full of yearning for flying into the sky. He was providing plans and tools for Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty.

After his meritorious service, Tao Guangyi was named "Wanhu", and his fame spread far and wide from then on.

Wanhu's obsession with flying led to his unfortunate death after a test flight with a kite and rocket.

"This is a rare person who dares to think and do something. I must get to know him."

Zhu Han immediately became interested in Tao Guangyi, a man of ten thousand households.

After the bustling Jinshi examination, the whole of Jinling and even the whole of Jiangnan soon knew the names of these new Jinshis.

King Wu Zhu Yuanzhang personally hosted the Qionglin Banquet in Jiangnan Province.

Groups of new scholars were enjoying great glory in Jinling City.

In particular, Tao Guangyi, the first person in the new academic field, has attracted much attention.

At Zhu Han's suggestion, Tao Guangyi was awarded the title of Editor of the Imperial Academy of Jiangnan Province.

The establishment of a Hanlin editor in a province was basically unique to the Red Scarf Army in the Song Dynasty. After all, Han Lin'er, Liu Futong and others still relied on the taxes, money and food from Jiangnan. This privilege was always given to the Zhu Yuanzhang brothers.

The official rank of Hanlin editor is the seventh rank, which is definitely a very high starting point for those who enter and exit the officialdom.

However, when faced with this official position, Tao Guangyi made a move that was unbelievable to everyone.

Tao Guangyi refused the official position in public.

"Tao Guangyi, don't you want to be a Hanlin scholar?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked doubtfully.

He had long heard from operas that the ideal path for a Jinshi was to first go to high school, then become a member of the Imperial Academy, then marry a beautiful wife and concubine, and finally lead a successful life as a minister.

The Tao Guangyi in front of me doesn't want to be a Hanlin scholar?

"Your Majesty, I am devoted to studying new learning. I am not very proficient in classics. I am afraid it will be embarrassing if I enter the Hanlin Academy." Tao Guangyi said.

"Haha, that's it, but don't worry, our Hanlin Academy in Jiangnan is different from other Hanlin academies. We are two separate Hanlin Academy. You can do whatever you need to do, and your new students will not be left alone.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Zhu Han on the side also laughed. It could be seen that not only Tao Guangyi, but also many new scholars were worried that their background in the new subject would be lower than that of the traditional imperial examination scholars.

"What King Wu said is right. If you study the new learning, you must support the great cause of expelling the Tartars. I won't let you be used as a book bag. You just need to do a good job in the new learning." Zhu Han said with a smile.

The Hanlin Academy in Jiangnan Province, named Hanlin Academy, was actually designed by Zhu Han to become an early version of the Academy of Sciences.

At the beginning of modern civilization, this kind of official academy of sciences was far ahead of the world in terms of efficiency and system.

"Then I'm willing!" Tao Guangyi quickly felt relieved.

Later, Zhu Yuanzhang stated that the Hanlin Academy in Jiangnan Province would be under the jurisdiction of Duke Zhu Han of Huai State, and all matters could be decided by Zhu Han alone.

In this way, Tao Guangyi and others only followed Zhu Han's lead.

A few days later, when Tao Guangyi heard that Zhu Han was the real discoverer of Confucius' new learning, he admired Zhu Han even more.

Tao Guangyi came to Zhu Han almost every day to ask Zhu Han about the problems he encountered in the new study.

Zhu Han also admired Tao Guangyi, the studious scholar.

On this day, Tao Guangyi blocked Zhu Han in the government office again and asked about his novel ideas.

"Sir, it is said in this new study of things that boats can float in the water because of the influence of buoyancy, and the sky and the earth are filled with air. If there is something that can be lighter than air, wouldn't it be possible?

By the buoyancy of the air, can it also float in the air like a boat floating on water?"

When Zhu Han heard this, he couldn't help but feel very emotional.

He is worthy of being a ruthless person who will leave his name in history. He can think of this kind of problem so quickly.

However, Zhu Han also decided to whet Tao Guangyi's appetite first.

"Tao Hanlin, I already have the answer to the question you asked. Do you want to know?" Zhu Han said with a smile.

"Please forgive me for your advice. I have been determined since I was a child to know the reason why birds fly!" Tao Guangyi said with a great gift.

"Haha, this matter is very simple. You just need to help me accomplish one thing. Not only will I tell you how to fly into the sky, but I will also promote you to the rank of Ten Thousand Households in the Hanlin Academy!" Zhu Han said.

The Ten Thousand Households of the Hanlin Academy are the new academic administrative officers set up by Zhu Han brothers in the Hanlin Academy.

In fact, he is equivalent to an engineering official, who specializes in supervising the design, design and manufacture of various workshops. His official position is basically equivalent to that of a leading commander, and he is a senior official.

Zhu Han would certainly be happy to see the "Ten Thousand Households" in history have a true identity of Ten Thousand Households.

"Thank you sir, no matter what it is, I will definitely finish it!" Tao Guangyi said excitedly.

"This is an instrument I want to improve. It's called a windmill. It uses wind power to lift water and grind flour. See if you can change it into a forging hammer, and then drive it with water, so that you can control the size of the hammer!" Zhu

Han said.

Chuzhou's iron smelting workshops have been able to produce large quantities of high-quality wrought iron.

We have also mastered the fairly mature process of carburizing wrought iron into steel.

In other words, Zhu Han's iron smelting workshop already has the technology to make metal plate armor.

You only need to beat the soft wrought iron into shape, and then carburize it in the furnace to turn the soft wrought iron plate armor into a plate armor that is tough on the outside and tough on the inside!

At that time, Zhu Han's infantry and cavalry will become real iron cans, killing people and killing people!

However, the process of hammering wrought iron into shape requires a lot of manual hammering, which is surprisingly slow.

Zhu Han decided to let Tao Guangyi and others improve a hydraulic forging hammer.

Anyway, there is sufficient water power in the south, and one water-powered forging hammer is almost worth ten skilled craftsmen.

"Don't worry, sir. I will go back and study this right now. Within five days, oh no, within three days, I will definitely give you an explanation!" Tao Guangyi said excitedly.

Zhu Han was also very confident in Tao Guangyi's words.

However, he never expected that Tao Guangyi would come up with the designed hydraulic forging hammer prototype on the second day in less than three days.

Wow!

As a burst of water fell from above, the wooden water conservancy paddles drove the forging hammer to make a clanging sound.

Click!

Tao Guangyi pulled a switch next to him, and the speed of the forging hammer became faster and faster. Then he pulled it again, and the speed of the forging hammer became slower again.

Zhu Han watched with admiration and was speechless. As expected, geniuses in some fields are far beyond ordinary people's imagination.

"Sir, how are you doing!?" Tao Guangyi asked with a worried look on his face.

Zhu Han nodded, "Very good, very good."

"So you are satisfied, sir?" Tao Guangyi said in surprise.

Zhu Han smiled slightly and said to Tao Guangyi: "Tao Wanhu, I am very satisfied!"

"Wanhu?" Tao Guangyi understood immediately.

His excitement subsided and he asked another question that concerned him the most.

"Sir, is there really something that can make people fly to the sky?" Tao Guang of Wanhu asked.

When Zhu Han heard this, he couldn't help but sigh, he is indeed a ruthless person who dares to fly into the sky with all his strength.

In this case, I, Zhu Han, will help you so that you can really realize your dream of flying!

"Tao Wanhu, have you ever seen smoke rising into the sky?" Zhu Han said.

"Smoke rising into the sky?" Wanhu Tao Guangyi's mind suddenly flashed with inspiration, as if he was about to catch something.

"That's right, the reason why smoke rises into the air is that hot air has low density..."

Zhu Han then told Wanhu Tao Guangyi about the origin of the hot air balloon.

Finally, when he explained the principles of the Kongming Lantern, Tao Guangyi suddenly had a great enlightenment!

"I understand, I understand, I understand!"

Tao Guangyi clapped his hands and laughed, almost going crazy with joy.

Lan Yu and Chen Baodao on the side looked at him warily, fearing that Wan Hu would go crazy.

However, the worries of these two crude embryos were purely unnecessary, and Zhu Han was not worried at all.

He said to Tao Guangyi of Wanhu: "After you go back, you can use various materials to trial-produce this hot-air balloon. No matter how much money it costs, the Hanlin Academy has funds. As long as this hot-air balloon can be made, I will tell you something else."

A way to fly into the sky!"

"What, is there any other way?" Tao Guangyi of Wanhu said with shock on his face.

"Of course, go ahead and make this hot air balloon." Zhu Han waved his hand and said.

It is very simple to make a hot air balloon, but it is not that simple to make it. Not only must you choose the best and toughest linen, but you must also make the sealing and shape well.

Zhu Han estimated that Tao Guangyi of ten thousand households would not be able to make a prototype in less than a month or two.

Unexpectedly, Wanhu Tao Guangyi's ability once again surprised Zhu Han.

Less than ten days!

Wanhu Tao Guangyi made a hot air balloon.
To be continued...