The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 80 Integrated Land and Air Operations!

"Flying troops?"

Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words, not only Zhang Yu, but even Qiu Fu, who always held himself in high esteem, was startled!
In this era, let alone the flying military, the very word "flying" is enough to shock the whole world!
The emperor was regarded as the Son of Heaven, while Heaven looked down upon all its people.

Flying to the heavens is undoubtedly a challenge to the authority of the heavens!
This is something beyond human capability.

"U.A., what are you talking about?"

Zhu Bai quickly spoke, his eyes filled with shock.

At this point, his question was much better than the questions asked by the other four.

after all,

No matter what, he was Zhu Xiong Ying's twelfth uncle, so this kind of inquiry from the royal family wouldn't be interpreted as a 'question'!
Zhu Xiong Ying did not rush to answer Zhu Bai's question, but instead looked at Zhang Yu with a smile.

The air force, a revolutionary branch of the military, requires a brave and fearless warrior who puts all dangers behind him!
When Zhang Yu was in Beiping Prefecture, he was driven to a dead end and killed someone. He was a man with no way out.

Although Zhu Xiong Ying wouldn't resort to such despicable tactics as 'coercion' at this moment, wasn't this also a way of making Zhang Yu confront his own courage?
At this moment, the Wenhua Hall was completely silent.

Even Qiu Fu, who believed himself to be far superior to the three, had his eyes fixed on Zhang Yu at this moment.

Frankly speaking, if it were him, he wouldn't have had the courage to take on Zhu Xiong Ying's mission of "flying to the heavens"!

Zhang Yu slowly raised his eyes, first glancing at Zhang Fu, and then looking at Zhu Xiong Ying.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, there was no look of astonishment; instead,
Relax?

A hint of relaxation appeared on Zhang Yu's face.

"Your Highness, I will do my utmost to fulfill your request!"

After speaking, Zhang Yu gently patted her son's head, her eyes softening.

This action surprised everyone, and Qiu Fu, the most intelligent of them all, looked at Zhang Yu with admiration in his eyes!
Zhang Yu accepted the Crown Prince's mission for one reason only: Zhang Fu!

Since His Highness the Crown Prince did not say anything more, it means that this is an imperial edict!
If Zhang Fu dies while carrying out the imperial edict, he will certainly receive a pension, which means that his life will be much better afterward!

This is a real father!

Qiu Fu bowed his head slightly, expressing his respect for Zhang Yu.

"You don't even want to ask me what my plan to fly is all about?"

Zhu Xiong Ying was taken aback at first, then chuckled and asked.

This jade seems to be just as intelligent as Qiu Fu!

"Zhang Yu won't ask questions she shouldn't ask."

Zhang Yu spoke calmly, clearly having disregarded his own life and death.

This appearance convinced Chen Heng!
Damn it, of these three, Zhang Yu, who speaks the least, is actually the most like a soldier!

"OK!"

"However, Zhang Yu, you were someone I went to great lengths to find, so your fate is definitely not as dire as you imagine. Even if you don't care about life or death, I still can't bear to part with you!"

Zhu Xiong Ying laughed loudly, then waved his hand and said, "You may all leave now. The people from the West Depot will arrange your accommodations and salaries later."

After these words were spoken, the group exchanged glances, then bowed to Zhu Xiong Ying and took their leave.

Watching the five figures depart, Zhu Xiong Ying nodded in satisfaction.

The four dukes who fought in the Jingnan Rebellion each had their own merits and obvious advantages.

Chen Heng was loyal and experienced.

Qiu Fu is the most talented but too arrogant. Zhu Neng is just reckless.

Zhang Yu is calm and composed, and capable of great things.

This arrangement is the most appropriate one.

"U.A., about flying."

After everyone left, Zhu Bai quickly asked.

In his memory, apart from some ancient books that mention Mozi of the Spring and Autumn Period having a record of flying mechanical birds, no one else could do it!
Why would my nephew want to form an army so readily?

"Uncle Twelfth, don't worry, take a look at this."

Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled softly, then picked up her pen and began to draw on the paper.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Bai hurriedly went forward to see.

In Zhu Xiong Ying's writing, there was a Kongming lantern.

Zhu Bai, puzzled, asked, "Xiong Ying, what is the purpose of your trip?"

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and said, "Uncle Twelfth, this is a Kongming lantern. You are well-read, so you must know it."

"But since this thing can fly, if we build it bigger, we can carry people into the sky, right?"

"Now our Great Ming has firearms, as well as things like oil! If we could form a flying army, we could throw these things directly from the sky into the enemy's center during battle. Wouldn't their formation be thrown into chaos and suffer heavy losses?"

"Then the cavalry will charge in, and the infantry will mop up the enemy, forming a true integrated land and air combat system!"

Zhu Xiong Ying's military theory is actually the classic tactic of a certain superpower in later generations.

Bombers bombed, tanks crushed, and infantry cleared the battlefield.

In an era without an air force, this tactic would be nothing short of a battlefield life-reaping machine!

Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's explanation, Zhu Bai was taken aback.

He didn't know much about military equipment, but he did know that the most important things in combat were formation and morale, which is why cavalry was so highly valued in this era.

But
He never imagined that firearms and oil could be launched from the sky into the enemy's formation!

If it really works, wouldn't we be invincible?
"No, no!"

"U.A., how can this Kongming lantern be used as a carrier!"

Zhu Bai shook his head repeatedly, his face filled with disbelief.

This thing was created by Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. If it really worked, why haven't any people flown into the sky all these years?
Zhu Xiong Ying smiled mysteriously and said in suspense, "Uncle Twelfth, you wouldn't understand this!"

"Special tasks should be left to professionals!"

"I need you to help me find a talented person!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Bai was stunned for a moment, and then a look of astonishment appeared on his face!

Looking for talent?

Searching for a genius capable of making people fly? Like Liu Bei searching for Zhuge Liang, making numerous visits to him?
Zhu Bai instantly became excited!

"Xiongying, tell me! Whether it's a reclusive master or a high-ranking military officer, I, Zhu Bai, will go without food or drink to find this person and lend you a hand!"

The desire to seek out talented people is instinctive; who wouldn't want to meet those exceptional individuals?
Now that Zhu Xiong Ying said that, Zhu Bai felt his blood boiling!
If we can truly find such a talented individual and accomplish the feat of flying, then when Father Emperor returns from his tour...
He could even see his father praising him, his elder brother commending him, and his brothers envying his bright future!
Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and waved, telling Zhu Bai a name.

Zhu Bai's excited expression froze instantly!

(End of this chapter)