Chapter 399: The Test
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A giant hot air balloon slowly rose above the palace.
Standing on the balloon, Emperor Xiao Wenxuan relaxed as he looked through a telescope over Chang’an — like a fierce tiger patrolling his territory.
“Father, if you buy this balloon, you won’t regret it. It can scout and watch over the whole city from high above. And if there’s danger, you can escape by balloon. One hundred thousand taels is really cheap,” Xiao Ming kept persuading.
Xiao Wenxuan had already been tempted, and now Xiao Ming’s words made him more determined.
“You’ll return to Chang’an after your wedding. Then I’ll send you the silver. But you must train operators to control the balloon,” the Emperor said.
“Father, you can rest easy about that,” Xiao Ming smiled secretly. “By the way, does the army need balloons?”
“Of course. Give one to my left and right guards — they’re my personal protectors. Also, how much does each musket cost?” Xiao Wenxuan asked directly, raising all questions at once.
“The muskets are cheap — one hundred taels each,” Xiao Ming replied. He didn’t dare ask for a higher price since muskets were needed in much larger quantities than cannons.