The purpose of constructing this estate was not for sightseeing or summer retreat, but to...

Imprison Zhao Ji.

Yes.

This estate of over four hundred acres is the resting place for the rest of Zhao Ji's life.

Perhaps from Zhao Ji's own perspective, he wouldn't feel any gratitude at all.

After all, even if you magnify it ten thousand times, it's still far less than the land he once owned.

In this former emperor's heart, resentment and grievance are the major feelings.

But from the observer Xu Yun's point of view, Xiaozhao's actions are indeed quite conscientious.

After all, according to the original trajectory, Xiaozhao was tortured by Zhao Ji quite severely.

Close followers, friends, and advisors were killed, and he could only pretend to be mad and foolish.

Even his sudden death had countless ties to Zhao Ji, barely mentioned in official history, hurriedly glossed over as sudden passing.

Besides, not to mention Zhao Ji's own crimes.

In Xu Yun's opinion, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Zhao Ji a national criminal.

The saying goes that even when you give something with open hands, the other party should at least reach out to take it, but Zhao Ji simply delivered himself.

Indeed.

Xiaozhao's actions surely have some embellishment, failing to showcase his genuine feelings.

Yet, even so, a compliment for repaying grievances with kindness is still deserved.

But the estate hasn't officially been 'handed over' to Zhao Ji yet, so Xu Yun, Xiaozhao, and Old Su came here today for another purpose.

The three of them walked for a short distance.

Soon.

They encountered a broad grassy field.

The grassland was about three acres in size, with very soft turf.

It seemed prepared for the enjoyment of Cuju.

However, due to unfinished construction, there were no goals and Cuju on the field, but instead there was...

An airplane.

Or to be precise.

A fully structured biplane.

That's right.

A biplane.

Upon seeing this, some of you might have guessed.

Exactly.

The model Xu Yun planned to imitate this time is the famous Po-2! (I suggest you search for pictures for better immersion)

Wooden framework, canvas skin, wooden fixed-pitch propeller.

So basic that all control cables are exposed on the fuselage, completely not conforming to modern aesthetics.

A few days of carpentry could solve various component issues on your own.

On the other hand.

This model is also the most sold and homemade type in later generations both domestically and internationally, many could reconstruct it with closed eyes to its exact specifications.

Guess how much a Po-2 costs in later generations?

Less than 30,000 Huaxia Coin!

And there're so many playing with Po-2 that some Da Mao even opened factories specializing in producing Po-2 engines, ordering phone +7-913-714-4883.

Although this aircraft design has no defensive elements, in this era, defending is not even a consideration for planes.

Even being on the battlefield.

Ground arrows simply couldn't reach it.

Moreover, the Po-2 might seem low-class to people in later generations.

But for people in this era, it is undoubtedly a formidable monster.

Take Xiaozhao and Old Su for instance.

Upon seeing such an object.

Xiaozhao, already with some Dragon and Tiger Qi becoming the Quasi-Emperor of the Great Song, showed a hint of surprise, curiously examining the giant structure.

Old Su couldn't suppress his curiosity, briskly approaching the Po-2.

Actively touched and felt it, then turned around and asked Xu Yun:

"Xiaowang, can this thing... fly in the sky?"

Xu Yun nodded, just about to speak when out of the corner of his eye he noticed something, smilingly pointing at the sky:

"Your Highness, Master, look over there."

Xiaozhao and Old Su instinctively turned their heads, looking in the direction Xu Yun pointed.

Upon seeing clearly, both took a deep breath, pupils dilated!

On the blind side of their vision, a Po-2 was leisurely flying over.

Indeed, another Po-2:

To ensure reliability, Xu Yun built two Po-2s this time, with three engines in total.

Being a Rabbit, always stable.

The Po-2 wasn't flying very high, roughly around two hundred meters, radently like a Bajaj.

In minutes.

The Po-2 slowly landed on the grass, leaving a long trace on the turf.

A little while after.

The plane's side door opened, and two men in iron helmets walked out from the two cockpit seats.

They jumped a few times in place, stretching their muscles, then removed their helmets, revealing the faces of brothers Wang Bing and Wang Yue.

Over a month ago, after a series of selections, the Wang Bing brothers finally became the first batch of trained pilots.

Some might question:

Isn't pilot training supposed to take a long time?

How come the Wang Bing brothers managed to handle it so quickly?

The reason is simple.

This was emphasized repeatedly before, and it is the core of the entire operation:

The plane designed by Xu Yun was primarily for Xiaozhao's coronation ceremony, not requiring endurance or mass production.

Not only were the engines short-lived, but the set flight altitude was also much lower than later aircraft.

If flying too high, the people below wouldn't see clearly, negatively affecting the promotion of flight.

The expected flight height by Xu Yun is around 300-500 meters, not exceeding 800 meters at most.

Thus, in designing the plane, he referenced the Wright Brothers' approach:

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