The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

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Summary: Chen Ping An explores ancient mechanical arts through a wooden kite blueprint, discovering the intricate principles of force transmission and mechanical design. He helps Pang Teng Long solve the challenge of creating a flying wooden bird by suggesting a step-by-step approach, recommending first building a ground-based system, then adding braking and range extension mechanisms. The passage highlights the sophisticated technological understanding of ancient craftsmen and the fundamental differences between ancient and modern technological paradigms.

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