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At this time, Dai Tong was staring at the hydrogen balloon in a daze.Xiao Ran called him several times, but he didn't realize it, so he couldn't help feeling a little strange.Walking up to him lightly, she patted him on the shoulder.Dai Tong was so frightened that he almost jumped up. Looking back, it was Xiao Ran, and said angrily: "You know how to make fun of me, you almost scare away a peerless good idea!"

Xiao Ran wondered: "A good idea? Damn, what good idea do you have? Could it be that you want to become a fairy and go to see the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother?"

A spark of excitement suddenly flashed in Dai Tong's eyes, and he said, "Young master, I was just thinking. Since this balloon can fly around, if we can take it to the top of the enemy's head, and then mine our precious bump , look casually...enh?"

"Ah, what you said... aerial bombs!!!"

Dai Tong's words made Xiao Ran suddenly sober.To be honest, the only reason why he wants to make hydrogen balloons is to fulfill Princess Ning Wei's wish, hoping to take her into the blue sky.But what Dai Tong said made him suddenly enlightened.In such a period.If the balloon can be used in the military, it will play an inestimable role in both combat and reconnaissance!

"Yes, it's the aerial bomb! Good old fellow, you have such a sneaky idea!" Xiao Ran couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart, punched Dai Tong and grinned.Consider the wars of the nineteenth century.If it is possible to achieve a vertical strike from the sky to the ground, what kind of maneuvers and invincible will it be; in the whole world, which army can compete with it? !

)||To achieve ground target strikes, it can also be used for high-altitude reconnaissance, early warning, transportation and airborne.This kind of hydrogen balloon with a booster and a parachute can drop his special forces almost anywhere on the battlefield!

In ecstasy, Xiao Ran immediately sent someone to find Cheng Tong on a flying horse.This guy is a standard shell expert.I am very familiar with the performance and theory of various shells.The three met together, and Cheng Tong was shocked and delighted when talking about the application of hydrogen balloons.Immediately, he and Dai Tong started the research and development of aerial bombs overnight.

The principle of aerial bombs is actually very simple.In just one night, the basic prototype has been designed.After loading and testing, the explosive power of this iron guy weighing several tens of kilograms is astonishing, equivalent to the power of a salvo of more than ten howitzers, and it is enough to instantly raze any place in the world to the ground!

The mustard gas developed by Rolto has also been somewhat successful recently.Xiao Ran plans to let Rolto join in, combining poison gas with the application to create a mustard gas bomb.After all, during this period, there were no so-called "Geneva Conventions" and "Hague Conventions." Biological and chemical weapons could be used at will and do whatever they wanted.

While developing new weapons, Xiao Ran called Sheng Zuo and Duan Xingnian, and ordered them to lead the troops to conduct some special physical training from now on.

Such as taking big tops, skipping ropes, climbing high, flywheels, etc., to meet the needs of airborne operations.

The last problem is the mass production of hydrogen balloons.Xiao Ran separated the Shangyi Supervisor from the palace, and set up a manufacturing bureau in the suburbs of Beijing, which is responsible for the production of airbags.At the same time, Li San was ordered to recruit a large number of craftsmen to be responsible for making hanging baskets.Rolto's chemical plant mobilized a group of technical backbones to make reaction pools and produce hydrogen.

All work is being carried out in an orderly manner, and the hydrogen balloon that was made earlier is also ready and ready to take off at any time.

At dusk that day, the wind was sunny and the weather was fine for taking off.As the gorgeous sunset glowed across the sky, Xiao Ran took Ning Wei into the hanging basket and started his first journey into the sky.As the cable is untied, the huge buoyancy propels the balloon into the air, soaring into the sky.

The injury on Ning Wei's leg has not completely healed, and her old illness has flared up, so she can't stand up now, and can only lean against Xiao Ran's arms.But the excitement and joy of flying into the sky for the first time lifted her spirits, and her whole body seemed to be glowing.

The setting sun sprinkled the afterglow, and the illuminated mountains, rivers and the earth seemed to be coated with a layer of gold.The trees and stone buildings under him gradually became smaller, Xiao Ran turned on the motor, and the propeller turned briskly, slowly pushing the hydrogen balloon, and flew towards the ray of light.There are faint floating clouds, as if passing by, everything is like a fairyland.

Ning Wei, who was like a child in the past, suddenly became quiet at this moment, she didn't feel afraid, she just quietly leaned against Xiao Ran's chest, her hair full of blue hair reflected a faint golden color in the sunset.That beautiful and refined face looked like a fairy.

As the hydrogen balloon continues to rise, it seems that there are only two people left in the world, far away from all the hustle and bustle of the world.Xiao Ran gently hugged her shoulders, and kissed her gently on the cheek.

"The sunset is so beautiful...Xiao Dongzi, will you stay with me like this all the time?"

Ning Wei put her arms around Xiao Ran's waist, put her head on his shoulder, and murmured.The long eyelashes flickered, and there was clearly a kind of endless nostalgia in his eyes.Xiao Ran felt a pain in his heart, and couldn't help but hugged her tightly.

"Of course. Wei'er, if you want, I will always be by your side like this. Accompany you to the ends of the earth, watch the sun rise and the moon set with you. Wei'er, I love you..."

As the evening wind blew, Xiao Ran suddenly saw a crystal teardrop slipping down Ning Wei's cheek.

As the sun set, the hydrogen balloon floated for half an hour and slowly landed on the border of Yong County, southwest of the capital.Suddenly a huge monster flew from the sky, and the nearby people almost came out of their nests, rushing to watch.Fortunately, Xiao Ran had arranged for Duan Xingnian to bring his brothers there to meet him, otherwise, he would be confessed as a god or beaten to death as a monster.

Now Ning Wei's physique is extremely weak. After this flight, she was obviously exhausted and slept groggyly all night.Seeing her emaciated appearance, Xiao Ran felt more and more uncomfortable.

Returning to the capital on the second day, as soon as they entered Xiao's residence, Luo Ertuo and Li San hurried to find Xiao Ran with extremely strange expressions.Xiao Ran wondered: "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the manufacture of hydrogen balloons?"

"No, the manufacture of the hydrogen balloon went smoothly. But this morning, my father-in-law and I accidentally discovered a strange phenomenon." Rolto coughed and said, "It's like this, I want to try to see if I can To speed up the production speed, two experiments were done in the morning, replacing iron powder with powder and aluminum powder respectively. The effect of using coarse powder is very good, and the reaction speed is obviously much faster. If we want to manufacture hydrogen balloons in large quantities, This method should work."

"Really? Then it's a good thing, you just arrange to do it yourself. Well, Luobotou knows how to use his brain, which is very good and worthy of praise!" Xiao Ran nodded approvingly.

Rolto smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your compliment. But what I want to tell you is another matter. Originally, I had some iron powder for experiments, which rusted due to poor storage. I was doing experiments this morning. When I was working, my assistant accidentally mixed aluminum powder with these rusty iron powders, and somehow they ignited. The heat generated was so amazing that it burned through my iron operating table. This is also the first time I have seen this phenomenon, Mr. Xiao, you are well-informed, do you know what is going on?"

"Aluminum powder, rust... ah, what are you talking about, is it thermite!" Xiao Ran patted Rorto's shoulder vigorously, and shouted: "That's right, that must be the case! Good boy, you can do it , This time I found a treasure again!"

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To be precise, this should be considered an accident.The assistant was trying to touch the operating frame, and as a result, he knocked down the aluminum powder and some experimental drugs, which happened to be scattered on the rusted iron powder. Unfortunately, those drugs contained both strong oxidizing acids and nitric acid. The ignition point of sulfur powder and red (red phosphorus was applied by an Austrian chemist in 1845~] is 200, which is very safe, but once it is mixed with a strong oxidant such as acid, the ignition point will become extremely low, and slight stirring or friction There will be an explosion, releasing a lot of heat.

The heat ignited the mixture of nitrosulfur powder and acid again, and continued combustion occurred.Under this continuous high heat, the aluminum powder was finally ignited.

Aluminum powder has strong reducibility, and it will undergo oxidation-reduction reaction with iron oxide at a sufficient temperature to replace elemental iron in a molten state, and at the same time release amazing heat energy, which can even reach a high temperature of more than 1500 degrees Celsius!

This instantaneous ultra-high energy release is called thermite reaction, and the mixture of aluminum powder and iron oxide is called thermite.The combustion of thermite does not require air to support combustion, and it can also work underwater, so it is widely used, such as welding, casting, construction, water conservancy, and so on.

But the first thing Xiao Ran thought of was the military.In fact, the first word he thought of was thermite armor-piercing projectile!

This is a special type of ammunition, and the high temperature generated in an instant is enough to destroy any powerful armor. It will be used in the famous Gulf War years later.American soldiers once used this armor-piercing bullet to bring a lingering nightmare to the Iraqi armored forces.If this kind of thing is in hand, would the unscrupulous ironclad ships of Britain and France dare to run to the waters of China to show off their might?

This is indeed an exciting good news.If it was in the past, Xiao Ran would definitely be the first to jump up happily, but today he couldn't think of it at all.Ning Wei's condition seemed to be a heavy boulder in his heart.As a magical weapon against ironclad ships.Thermite bombs must be done, Xiao Ran sorted out his thoughts roughly, and arranged for Luo Erto and Cheng Tong to do it.

At present, there is no precedent for mining bauxite in China. Of course, everyone does not know whether there is a distribution of bauxite in China.But just to make thermite bombs, the aluminum required is not too much, and it should be able to purchase it from abroad through the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

After explaining these things, Xiao Ran spent most of his time with Ning Wei.Ning Wei's condition is up and down.Most of the time, he fell asleep drowsily, and occasionally woke up. For some reason, he was very attached to Xiao Ran, and he couldn't even see him at a glance, just like a spoiled child.

In the evening of this day, Ning Wei fell into a coma again and vomited a few mouthfuls of blood.Urgently invited Li Jingchou, and after some diagnosis and treatment, this capital medical sage, who was proud of hanging the pot all his life and rejuvenated countless people, shook his head again and again.Seeing that Ning Wei was asleep, Xiao Ran dragged Li Jingchou to the study.At the head, he bowed down and said: "Old man, the princess is dying, and the only person who can save her now is you! Xiao Ran has nothing else to ask, as long as he can save the princess' life, Xiao Ran will agree to you no matter what the conditions are!" "

Li Jingchou hurriedly stepped forward to help Xiao Ran up.Said: "My lord, don't say that. It is the duty of a doctor to cure the disease and save the patient. Whenever there is a glimmer of hope, the old man will never dare to shirk it. Alas, it is a pity that the princess's illness is really..."

Xiao Ran's expression was gloomy, and his handsome and straight figure in the past immediately withered away, becoming lifeless.It seems that he is trying to pull the corner of his mouth.I don't know if I want to cry or laugh, but I look like a crappy doll.In Li Jingchou's impression, he has always been confident and imposing, and he has never seen him so lost.I don't know why my heart is sour.

"That, Mr. Xiao?" Li Jingchou tentatively called Xiao Ran several times, seeing that he hadn't responded, he stretched out his hand and gently pushed his arm.Unexpectedly, Li Jingchou was so frightened that Li Jingchou almost tripped and fell.

"Ah, Mister Li." Seeing that it was Li Jingchou, Xiao Ran grinned apologetically, and said, "What's the matter, Mister?"

"Well, if you want to save the princess' life, there are ways to do it..."

"what?!"

Before Li Jingchou finished his sentence, Xiao Ran pounced on him like a hungry wolf, grabbed his shoulder and shook him for a while.Poor old Li rolled his eyes when he shook his head, he couldn't catch his breath, and almost died.It was only then that Xiao Ran realized that he had lost his composure, and quickly helped the old man to sit down, and personally brought tea to comfort him.Li Jingchou was coughing and wheezing, and it took him a long time to calm down. He let out a long breath, and said, "Master, you are so strong! If it weren't for the old man's stronger body, I'm afraid I would have been shaken to pieces by you!"

With a face full of shame, he rubbed his hands together and said, "Don't blame it! It's really a passing love! Well, you just said that the princess is sick, is there really a way to save her?"

Li Jingchou held his beard in his hand, pondered for a moment, and said: "I just heard my father mention this method when I was young, whether it will work or not, I am really not sure..."

The old man always spoke slowly, but Xiao Ran was so anxious that he went to the room, and couldn't help but said: "You should speak quickly! A dead horse is a living horse doctor. If you have a way, you should try it!"

Li Jingchou hesitated for a while, then slapped his thigh and said: "Okay! This method is dangerous, but there is no other way, so I have to give it a try! But son, the old man must make it clear to you in advance: if this method can save the princess Life, that is a great fortune; if it is not possible, then the princess will not only not survive, but will... die on the spot!"

"Ah!" Xiao Ran's shoulders trembled, and his face instantly became as pale as paper.Only then did he understand why Li Jingchou knew this method, but he was hesitant to use it. "How sure are you...?"

"[-]%," Li Jingchou frowned, and added two more words: "No!"

"..."

There was a suffocating silence in the study room, only the pendulum of the eight-tone clock was ticking non-stop, and each stroke seemed to hit Xiao Ran's heart heavily.After being silent for a long time, Xiao Ran said in an unusually difficult voice: "The old man said, what... is the method?"

"My lord has decided?" Hearing what Xiao Ran said, Li Jingchou understood that he had already made up his mind.Seeing Xiao Ran nod his head slowly, the old man coughed and said, "Okay. If that's the case, I will try my best. The method I'm talking about is called Golden Needle Crossing Tribulation."

"Golden Needle Crossing Tribulation?" Xiao Ran was taken aback, he was proficient in medicine, but he had never heard of this method.

Li Jingchou nodded and said: "The golden needle crossing the catastrophe was created by Zhang Zhongjing, a medical sage. He used 36 golden needles to pierce 36 acupoints on the human body. The five meridians are against life and death. If used properly, they can bring the dead back to life. But because these 36 acupoints belong to the eight extraordinary meridians, most of them are large acupoints and death acupoints on the human body. Unless it is absolutely necessary, doctors dare not use them lightly. Over time, The method of crossing the calamity with the golden needle has been lost."