Chapter 158 Hangzhou people's first contact with aircraft
The ancients had many texts or pictures about UFOs. For example, there are things that look like flying saucers in the Helan Mountain rock paintings.
Then in terms of literature, there are " Autumn in Jinyang", "Visiting Jinshan Temple", "Dream Pool Essays" and so on.
Therefore, the ancients were also very interested in things like ghosts, gods, and immortals.
At this time, Lu Huiqing was having fun with a group of businessmen on the large open-air terrace of the restaurant. Hearing the exclamations of the people around him, he looked up at the sky and saw the flying vehicle flashing bright green light.
The merchants were all surprised, and their expressions were similar to those of the people on the street.
Lu Huiqing was also amazed in his heart, but as an official, and a high-ranking one at that, he appeared calm on the surface. He raised his glass and said, "Don't be alarmed. It seems that there are human figures moving on it. I think Master Lu has made another immortal weapon and is trying it out."
When everyone heard this, they found it quite reasonable. They also thought that Magistrate Lu had done a pretty good job of cultivating his energy. He had such a broad mind at such a young age. No wonder he was able to rise so quickly and hold a high position.
These people all sat down and no longer looked overly surprised.
Lu Huiqing also sat down and said with a smile: "It is almost the Mid-Autumn Festival now. There is fine wine and beautiful women dancing. If Master Lu comes down from above and drinks with us, it will be a real pleasure in the world."
As soon as he finished speaking, the green light in the sky gradually grew bigger, and it was obvious that the divine object was about to descend.
So accurate?
The wealthy merchants around all looked at Lu Huiqing.
At this time, Lu Huiqing also felt a little surprised. Could it be that his thoughts were conveyed to Master Lu?
He changed his mind and felt that it was not too surprising that Master Lu had great supernatural powers and could understand people's minds.
He calmed his mind, straightened his clothes, and waited for the magic weapon to descend from the sky.
As for Lu Sen, he did see Lu Huiqing.
After all, as an aircraft, it still has basic imaging equipment.
He didn't want to disturb Lu Huiqing in the first place. Wouldn't it be nice for him and Jinhua to just stay alone up there and enjoy the night view of Hangzhou?
But thinking that there were still some details to be communicated with him regarding the attack on Penglai Island in the East China Sea, he controlled the aircraft to descend.
The stage of this restaurant is very large, and when the people below saw the aircraft descending, they quickly moved the table and chairs in the middle of the stage very alertly.
The aircraft slowly and steadily descended. Everyone around saw it. Many people on the street wanted to rush into the restaurant and come to the Yuntai to see what this thing was and whether they could get some chance.
But they were all stopped by several officers and soldiers brought by Lu Huiqing.
If someone started cursing, a few officers and soldiers would just show their tokens while another would draw their swords, and 99 percent of the people would be stopped.
The remaining one percent were knights who used their lightness skills to jump onto the platform and gathered in a group, while also keeping a certain distance from wealthy merchants like Lu Huiqing.
After all, people in the martial arts world don’t like people in the imperial court very much.
When Lu Huiqing saw these people from the martial arts world, he frowned slightly, but after comparing the fighting power of both sides, his desire to drive them away was temporarily suppressed.
At this time, the aircraft finally landed on the cloud platform.
Because it is an anti-gravity machine, there is no big air wave, only a faint crackling sound. Most people can hardly hear it, and only those with sharp ears and eyes can hear it clearly.
Almost everyone looked at the aircraft with several bright golden light patterns with a mixture of greed and curiosity.
Flying... has been one of the most sacred and desirable things in everyone's mind since the birth of human intelligence.
And now, this haunting dream appeared before their eyes.
Who can not be excited, who can not be ecstatic.
Even Lu Huiqing, who seemed calm on the surface, let out a sigh of relief.
Under everyone's burning gaze, the light of the aircraft dimmed, and through the special tempered glass, everyone could see that there were two people sitting inside.
"It is indeed Master Lu... and Lu Yangshi."
Lu Huiqing muttered something, then his eyes lit up: "Can it carry people?"
Can I ask Master Lu to take me to the sky to watch the white clouds, embrace the stars, hug the silver moon, and worship the scorching sun?
Thinking of that scene, Lu Huiqing felt his heart pounding. He did not consider the issue of being rejected.
Even Lu Yang can go up there, so I think I can try it too.
As he was fantasizing excitedly, the aircraft in front of him made a "whoosh" sound, and the upper glass cover opened, and Lu Sen stepped out from it.
Yang Jinhua straightened her clothes and followed him out.
"Master Lu! You really scared us." Lu Huiqing took the initiative to clasp his fists and walked forward. While walking towards Lu Sen, he greeted him: "Have you cultivated to become an immortal? Is this your five-colored auspicious cloud?"
Because the aircraft has two colors of light, it gives the Song people a very cool feeling at that time.
Lu Sen clasped his fists and said with a smile: "I hope I didn't disturb you."
"Absolutely not."
At this time, Lu Huiqing's eyes were all turned towards the aircraft, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.
The merchants and people from the martial arts world who were watching nearby also clasped their fists and shouted, "Greetings to Master Lu."
As they spoke, they all bent down, and the noise was quite loud.
Lu Sen clasped his fists and looked around, then said with a smile, "Excuse me, everyone. I am sorry for coming so abruptly. Please forgive me."
Everyone said they dared not.
Lu Huiqing struggled to turn his eyes back from the aircraft and pointed to a table next to him, which was filled with delicious food and wine. "I sincerely invite Master Lu and Lingzheng to take a seat."
The things on the table were just served.
The owner of this restaurant was very smart. He had asked the chef to stop preparing other people's dishes and only serve this table.
Lu Sen and Yang Jinhua took their seats.
Then Lu Huiqing sat down, and the merchants next to him sat or stood according to their status.
The knights were much more casual; some stood on the railings, some on the flagpoles, and some even stood on the rooftop looking down.
"We finished making this flying device this morning, and it will be able to fly in the evening." Lu Sen smiled rather embarrassedly, "I didn't expect the noise to be so loud that it startled the people in the city."
Lu Huiqing smiled and said, "It's okay. It's better to say that Master Lu can come to Hangzhou City on a flying fairy weapon, which makes us feel honored."
The businessmen nearby were very good at creating an atmosphere and immediately agreed.
Lu Sen smiled and said, "I didn't want to disturb Prefect Lu's leisurely life, but I remembered that I had something to talk to you about, so I came down."
Lu Huiqing subconsciously looked around and asked, "Do we need to go to a place where there is no one to talk?"
Lu Sen shook his head: "No, it's not a big deal."
"Please say."
Lu Sen nodded and said, "After we capture Penglai Island in the East China Sea, what do you think of the treasures inside, Governor Lu?"
Lu Huiqing narrowed his eyes, as if he had thought about a lot of problems in an instant, and then he smiled and said, "That's fine, we can talk about it slowly later."
"I like to make agreements in advance." Lu Sen waved his hand and said, "After all, this matter is quite important!"
Lu Huiqing said "oh" and then asked, "But what strange things are there on Penglai Island in the East China Sea?"
"I'm not sure." Lu Sen took a sip of the green plum wine on the table, and then continued to talk about the sect: "But the Penglai Sect of the East China Sea was once a sect of cultivation. Although it has declined now , there should be some things that ordinary people can't use. I want to take them away."
"Master Lu's style is really...frank!" Although Lu Huiqing was praising Lu Sen, he was actually having a headache.
He inferred Lu Sen's attack on the Penglai Sect of the East China Sea based on his own nature.
I believe that they must be taking action for some benefit or for something very important.
Otherwise who would do these thankless tasks.
There must be a reason for every military move.
For profit, for fame! It is even possible to gain both fame and fortune.
So Lu Huiqing also had his own little plan. He secretly recruited several very powerful "experts", the kind of martial arts experts who were particularly good at finding treasures and then good at secretly taking away treasures.
If I could steal the things before Master Lu, and then let myself take them out and give them to Master Lu, wouldn't that be a perfect favor?
Lu Huiqing is very smart. He knows that most of the things used by practitioners are not used by him, but giving them away for free or as a gift has different meanings.
But Lu Sen had brought the matter up directly now. If Lu Huiqing still let someone take the things away, that would be wrong. There was even the possibility that the two of them would have a conflict afterwards.
Seeing that his little trick had been broken in advance, Lu Huiqing felt helpless, but after thinking about it, he said, "If so, the criminals and money above will all belong to my Hangzhou Prefecture."
"Yes!" Lu Sen was not short of money, but of materials. He picked up a glass of wine and said, "Then it's settled."
Lu Huiqing and Lu Sen touched each other and forced a smile, saying, "It's settled."
Lu Huiqing was a little unhappy that she couldn't achieve a win-win situation twice.
After the two finished drinking, they began to chat, but in fact it was Lu Huiqing who was asking the questions.
"Master Lu, can this rare item be used by ordinary people?"
"It is available, but a ceremony of recognition of the master is required."
"How many miles can a mortal man ride it?"
"From now on, there will be no problem in going to the capital."
"Can you reach up to the sky and grab the moon and stars?"
"No, it's just an ordinary weapon, it can only chase flying birds."
Hearing this, everyone was excited.
Although we cannot reach the stars and embrace the moon, being able to fly like a bird is enough to make ordinary people excited.
Then Lu Huiqing asked the last question, which was what everyone was most concerned about: "Can this item be sold? Can it be exchanged?"
"Not for sale." Lu Sen clapped his hands: "Only relatives and my disciples can get it."
"Why?"
"Too difficult to make." Lu Sen glanced at the aircraft next to him and said with a smile: "Some of the materials are too precious. It can be said that if you give me the entire city of Hangzhou, one of them will not be worth half of its value."
The people around him gasped when they heard it.
Then I felt lost again.
Lu Huiqing was the same, but he didn't quite believe it. However, looking at Lu Sen's face which didn't show much expression, he began to believe it a little.
In fact, Lu Sen was not bragging.
Because from a commercial perspective, this thing is definitely a monopoly product now. Only Lu Sen can make it, and the output is extremely low.
It’s worth whatever price he bids!
It all depends on whether the buyer is willing to accept that price, or whether he can afford the money.
After chatting for a while, Lu Sen stood up and said, "Everyone, it's getting late. I should go now. Let's have tea and chat together sometime."
After saying that, without waiting for anyone's reaction, he gently took Yang Jinhua's hand and stepped into the aircraft.
Lu Huiqing originally wanted to chat with Lu Sen for a while longer, but Lu Sen was determined to leave, and he was too embarrassed to say anything, so he could only watch Lu Sen drive away in the aircraft.
The same goes for the other people around.
Lu Huiqing was the second highest-ranking official in Hangzhou City, and he couldn't keep him, let alone anyone else.
Just as the aircraft floated into the night sky, flashing green light and flying out of the city, a middle-aged man pushed open the guards at the entrance of the platform and rushed in.
When everyone looked, it turned out to be the King of Xiangyang.
His clothes were a little messy, and he was panting. After looking around, he asked, "Where is Master Lu? I heard that he fell from the sky today, surrounded by rosy clouds, and has become an immortal..."
Lu Huiqing pointed to the green flickering dot that was gradually getting smaller in the sky and said, "Your Majesty, you are a step late."
Prince Xiangyang looked at the light spot, sighed depressedly, then turned to look at Lu Huiqing: "Why don't you keep him for a while?"
Lu Huiqing clasped his fists and said, "That's Master Lu. He is higher than me in both official position and power. I don't have the ability to keep him here."
As a person who came from the official imperial examination system, Lu Huiqing did not need to care about the faces of most princes...except for the extremely powerful Prince of Runan.
In his eyes, the Prince of Xiangyang, a prince from outside the capital, was not much better than himself.
He took the initiative to pay his respects, not to the King of Xiangyang, but to the royal power of the Zhao family.
Lu Sen drove Yang Jinhua back to the top of the cave, where Bilian and the others were already waiting.
As soon as Lu Sen jumped out of the aircraft, Zhao Bilian rushed over and hugged Lu Sen, saying in a wronged and coquettish manner: "My dear, you and Jinhua have been away for too long. The next time you take me, you have to drive from morning to night."
Yang Jinhua rolled her eyes . She felt more and more that Bilian's words had a taste of green tea... Oh, this period should be called "foxy".
But thinking about it, Bilian's contracted spirit beast was a Qingqiu fox, Yang Jinhua felt relieved again.
Pang Meir also came over, her eyes sparkling, and everything she wanted to say was expressed in her eyes.
Lu Sen smiled and said, "I still have three pieces of meteorite at home. I can make a flying machine for each of you. That should be fine, right?"
Yang Jinhua and the other two's eyes lit up.
"Sir, are you serious?"
"When have I ever told a lie... or failed to fulfill my promise to you?"
Lu Sen felt a little guilty, as if he had told a lot of lies, so he hurriedly changed his words.
Yang Jinhua and the other two nodded. It was indeed as the official said. He had done everything he promised.
"But after it's done, you have to follow me and learn how to use this aircraft." Lu Sen said, "It looks simple, but there are some skills and knowledge that you must know."
"Don't worry, sir. The three of us will study hard." Zhao Bilian patted her chest, her heart surging. "Then the three of us can go back to the capital to visit our relatives often, and scare those country bumpkins in the capital. Hahaha!"
The other two girls were immediately surprised. Yes, why didn’t they think of this?
Pang Meier couldn't help but admire: "Bilian, although you are usually silly, you can occasionally say something surprising."
"I'm not stupid." Zhao Bilian rushed over and started to play with Pang Mei'er: "But you, you always think you are smart, but in the end you can't even be the first wife!"
"Bilian, I'm going to tear your stinky mouth apart!"
