After loading the things into the car, Zhang Zhou still didn’t set off.
Wang Yue asked, "I have to wait for someone."
"Yes." Zhang Zhou smiled, "Eunuch Xiao Jing, I want to bring people from Dongchang."
Wang Yue was slightly puzzled, but he was very cautious and did not ask any more questions.
After all, Xiao Jing is the representative of the emperor and is only responsible for the interests of the royal family. He does not dare to easily ask the emperor what he wants to do.
After waiting for a long time, Xiao Jing and Yang Peng finally arrived, followed by a group of Dongchang fans.
Yang Peng was fine and seemed very polite, but Xiao Jing sighed and said, "Mr. Zhang, why bother to mobilize all the troops? It is not easy for our family to go out of the city. I have specifically asked your Majesty for permission." It only took half an hour to leave the city. You have to hurry up."
Eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty are not allowed to leave the palace.
There are exceptions.
Each royal palace will have a reception department, and there will be guard eunuchs in various places.
If a eunuch in the palace wants to go on a tour, he must either accompany him or be ordered to do so, even if he is a Xiao Jing, the admiral of the eunuchs of Dongchang, did not say that he could leave Beijing just because he wanted to.
Zhang Zhou said, "I have a weapon here, or something similar to a weapon. Because it involves ordnance, although it was made by me, it still has to be handed over to the Dongchang for inspection. Otherwise, it will be inspected. It would be very troublesome if someone reported it."
"Weapon"
Xiao Jing had a question mark on his head.
Aren't you a scholar, an alchemist, or a miraculous doctor? Instead of refining elixirs at home, you actually make weapons
Zhu Feng asked, "Can you leave?"
Zhang Zhou glared at him, There are so many big guys in front of me, so I’m not in a hurry yet.
You guys got there first
Zhang Zhou said, "It won't take much time. When we get to the prepared location, you will soon know what is going on."
< p>To test nitroglycerin, Zhang Zhou felt that he should report it in advance.This thing has ten times the yield of black powder, and the detonation power is not small. In addition, to show the power, you cannot use just a little. It will not be fun if the people around you think it is an earthquake.
Originally, Zhang Zhou just told Dongchang to send someone to keep an eye on him. Unexpectedly, the emperor was now very concerned about his every move. Xiao Jing asked for instructions and said he would come in person.
Perhaps the emperor was also curious recently about what Zhang Zhou was doing besides studying.
The group was just walking.
On the way there, Xiao Jing was still reminding Zhang Zhou, "There are only two days left before the earthquake you calculated."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "We won't return it until it reaches the capital." It takes two or three days, so don’t rush.”
Zhu Feng looked confused and didn’t know what Zhang Zhou and Xiao Jing were talking about.
Wang Yue understood the whole story.
Wang Yue also had some expectations in his eyes. If Zhang Zhou could even predict the time and location of the earthquake, then he could really believe in Zhang Zhou's strength.
Maybe you can prepare for the war with all your strength.
Let’s try to see if we can get back the title of Lord Weining for our family before we die.
Finally arrived at the place.
It is just a dilapidated earth temple that seems to have been abandoned for a long time. There are no buildings around it, but there is a town built close to the city about a mile away.
Zhang Zhou asked people to transport the things in.
Xiao Jing asked "What is it?"
Zhang Zhou thought for a while and replied, "It's probably similar to gunpowder. After you light it, bang, it will explode."
Xiao Jing looked over at Wang Yue.
After working on it for a long time, I thought it was some kind of big killer, but it turned out to be just gunpowder. I’m sure I’m not joking here
You, Wang Yue, actually followed him to mess around
Wang Yue looked very formal, without any disdain or scorn, because until now, Wang Yue had not figured out Zhang Zhou's tricks. In his eyes, a person who could gain the emperor's trust by calculating heavenly secrets, giving lessons to the prince, etc. The strength is extraordinary.
Since Zhang Zhou dared to call Wang Yue and Xiao Jing here this time, it would not be as simple as just putting some gunpowder and blowing them up.
"Everyone, there are rocks here. We are hiding behind the rocks." Zhang Zhou said.
Xiao Jing smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Zhang, there is a large amount of gunpowder in Wang Gong's factory in the capital. If you need it, we can apply to His Majesty to mix some for you."
< p>Zhang Zhou said, "I'm not a general."Xiao Jing pointed in the direction of the ruined temple and didn't say anything, but he meant, you don't need gunpowder, so why are you doing this?
In the Ming Dynasty, Wang Gong Factory was the place responsible for manufacturing and storing gunpowder. Since there were few wars during the Hongzhi period, the preparation of gunpowder was also limited.
Zhang Zhou took Zhu Feng seriously and went behind the stone.
Wang Yue and Xiao Jing both stood over.
Then Jia Laoshui came out of the ruined temple and set up the lead first.
The lead is very long.
No one knows what Zhang Zhou is up to.
After waiting for the lead to reach his side, Zhang Zhou asked Jia Laoshui to drive the carriage away.
Xiao Jing pointed and asked, "Why is that?"
Zhang Zhou said, "When I first came to the capital, I prepared this carriage for fear of something going wrong."
< p>Xiao Jing said seriously, "It's so far away, so there shouldn't be anything wrong.""It's better to be careful."
Zhang Zhou said, took out the fire dumplings and started lighting them The lead is gone.
Several people looked at each other.
Then the fuse was burning in the direction of the ruined temple. Zhang Zhou hid behind the stone and could not come out.
But seeing a few people still looking at the ruined temple outside, Zhang Zhou asked, "Eunuch Xiao, have you asked Eunuch Yang to lead people to keep a close eye on the surrounding area? If someone comes over and blows up the damaged ones, I will "I'm not responsible."
"Don't worry, no one will let you take responsibility." Xiao Jing smiled.
Then the lead slowly burned towards the ruined temple.
"Boom"
A loud bang pierced the air.
The yellow gunpowder with the ability to open mountains was produced at this moment.The force of the attack was enough to make the ground tremble. Xiao Jing was caught off guard and sat down on the ground.
Even though Wang Yue was an experienced commander on the battlefield, he could barely stand firm by holding on to the rocks.
"Crash"
All kinds of gravel, sand, etc. fell from the sky.
Fortunately, the distance is far away, and only a few things fall around.
"Pfft"
Zhu Feng blew the dust that fell on his head, and the first thing he asked when he stood up was "What's going on?"
Just before Listen to what Xiao Jing told Zhang Zhou about the earthquake.
Emotions are prophesying at the moment
"Ah"
Xiao Jing has gotten up from the ground.
Sand dust was swirling, but the ruined temple that originally stood there was directly destroyed by the bomb.
Remnants of ruins and broken walls were everywhere, and a large pit could be seen forming on the original site of the ruined temple from a distance. Those Dongchang fans who had followed Yang Peng to guard the surroundings were also looking at the ruined temple in shock.
No one dares to come close.
Because we don’t know what happened, we are afraid that there will be a second explosion.
Zhang Zhou got up, took a look at the ruined temple, and then asked Wang Yue, "Wang Shilang, you have experience, do you think it's okay?"
"This"
Wang Yue didn't recover from the shock for a long time. He looked at Zhang Zhou eagerly and said, "It's just the ones pulled by the carriage earlier."
"Yes." Zhang Zhou said.
Wang Yue said, "If it is used to open mountains and destroy cities, it will be extremely powerful."
Wang Yue knows his trade.
Knowing that yellow gunpowder may not be used in remotely launched firearms for the time being, the most direct way to use it is to bury and detonate it.
If used on the battlefield, it would be difficult to deal with moving cavalry and infantry.
But if it is used to destroy a city, this thing can be said to be invincible
Even black powder will be used in battles to destroy a city. Zhang Zhou is familiar with history. We know that during the Taiping Rebellion hundreds of years later, the Taiping Army also started by digging holes in the ground to stockpile black powder to blow up city walls.
If yellow gunpowder is used instead
As long as the quantity is sufficient, the city wall can be pushed flat.
The equivalent is ten times, and the intensity is not a simple multiple of one part equal to ten parts.
The transition from black gunpowder to yellow gunpowder can even be said to be a change in human civilization.
The significance and influence are far-reaching.
Zhang Zhoudao "It is not easy to make, especially the storage and transportation. It must be made at the right time and place to be useful in the shortest time. Wang Shilang has an idea"
" Very good, very good.”
Wang Yue couldn’t help but go up to check the situation at the explosion point himself.
The group of people carefully walked to the explosion site.
Inside the ruined temple.
Yang Peng first went up to the pit and looked down from above. After confirming that there was no danger, he came over to ask Zhang Zhou and others.People go up.
Wang Yue sighed, "If it were an ordinary city wall, I'm afraid it would be damaged."
Xiao Jing looked at him and was about to ask a question when he saw someone from the Nancheng Army and Horses Department heard the movement. Coming here, the few riders in front thought something like a meteorite falling to the ground had happened here.
The leader came over and shouted "What happened" from a distance
Yang Peng was afraid that the news would be leaked, so he hurriedly brought people up to reveal his identity.
The Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Division saw that Dongchang was working on something, and took the people away in despair.
Xiao Jing said happily, "Wang Shilang, please tell me, if this is used in the northwest, it will help defeat the captives."
"Yes."
Although Wang Yue hasn't thought much about how to use Zhang Zhou's invention on the battlefield to play a practical role.
But he is certain that this epoch-making thing must have its value, and is likely to become a key factor in determining victory or defeat on the battlefield.
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "That's good. Let's go back and report to His Majesty. It's really amazing."
As he said this, Xiao Jing couldn't wait to enter the palace.
"Eunuch Xiao, you"
Wang Yue wanted to remind Xiao Jing that if you want to enter the palace, should you take us with you? I'm afraid you can't tell clearly.
But Xiao Jing had no intention of listening to anything else at this time. He just wanted to report the shock in his heart to Zhu Youtang as soon as possible to show his loyalty and at the same time express what might happen to the northwest of Ming Dynasty. There is the joy of a great victory.
When Xiao Jing left, he still kept Yang Peng and a few others, which meant that they could all be at Zhang Zhou's disposal.
Zhang Zhou said, "Shilang Wang, the purpose of coming to you today has been completed. Let's go back to each other."
When Wang Yue heard this, he immediately stared.
You haven’t told me how this stuff was prepared.
It’s not that easy to leave
I have to give out the formula
"Mr. Zhang, no one else knows about this thing yet. Should I find it?" I hired a craftsman and learned everything I need to learn."
Wang Yue was reminding Zhang Zhou, you can't hide it and expect this thing to help me get a title.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Wang Shilang is too hasty? Eunuch Xiao has already gone to report to Your Majesty. Everything must have His Majesty's imperial decree."
Wang Yue was helpless.
I don’t have a few days left to live. Others are not in a hurry, but I am.
“Mr. Zhang, you’d better say it first.”
Zhang Zhouxiao He smiled and continued to say nothing.
But he walked towards the carriage driven by Jia Laoshui in the distance.
Wang Yue said, "I have a carriage here, why don't we still want to talk about Zhijie's joining the army?"
"Talk about it" Zhang Zhou looked at Zhu Feng.
Zhu Feng looked honored, "Brother Zhang, it's best to talk."
The three of them rode a carriage into the city together.
Wang Yue kept pestering Zhang Zhou about nitroglycerin along the way, but after entering the city, heAfter a while, someone from Dongchang came to notify Zhang Zhou and asked him to wait first.
Maybe Xiao Jing also wants to understand, he really can't explain this kind of thing alone.
It is very likely that the emperor will summon Zhang Zhou soon.
He hurried into the palace and went straight to the Qianqing Palace. Zhu Youtang was still talking to Dai Yi about the cabinet vote.
"Why are you so flustered?"
Zhu Youtang works calmly and doesn't like other people's impatience and instability.
Xiao Jing didn't even catch his breath, and said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, this is a big deal."
Dai Yi reminded, "Speak slowly if you have anything to say."
Xiao Jing Only then did he tell the truth about what he saw outside Nancheng.
Zhu Youtang frowned and said, "I have never heard Bingkuan mention it before. Have you asked me what it is?"
"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang only said that this thing needs to be It is prepared immediately. It is not easy to transport and store. As for how to prepare it, I did not say, but according to what Wang Shilang said, if this thing is used on the battlefield, it will definitely have miraculous effects."
Xiao Jing could not describe himself. I was so shocked when I saw it with my own eyes that I could only emphasize as much as possible how useful that thing is.
Zhu Youtang said, "Why not let them enter the palace?"
Dai Yi reminded, "Your Majesty, don't we have to inform you first?"
"Yes"
Zhu Youtang sighed, "Look, I have ignored this matter. Then send someone to invite the two of them into the palace. Don't disturb others and bring them directly to Qianqing Palace."
"Yes" Xiao Jing was about to go out.
Dai Yi smiled and reminded, "Your Majesty, let someone else go. He is very tired."
Zhu Youtang smiled and nodded, "Then find someone to go as soon as possible." Go."
Wang Yue once again received the emperor's permission and was allowed to enter the palace to meet the saint.
But this time he did not enter the palace with his military or official position, but only as an accompanying witness, so he knew very well that the purpose of entering the palace this time was just to wave the flag and shout.
In the Qianqing Palace.
It was also the first time that Zhu Youtang received Zhang Zhou in the presence of foreign ministers.
Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Bingkuan, Xiao Jing explained everything to me today. Please tell me in detail what happened. Recently, you even prepared gunpowder."
< p>Zhang Zhou said, "This matter must be attributed to Wang Shilang.""Yeah"
Wang Yue was also confused, not to mention that the emperor was confused.
I didn’t know about this in advance, what does it have to do with me
Zhang Zhou said, “I prepared the medicine for Wang Shilang earlier, and the gunpowder used at that time was actually the gunpowder used for the test today.”
Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "You mean, you gave the gunpowder to Wang Qing's family to eat."
"Yes. It's just that the purity was not that high. Later, I continued to refine it, and the result was I found that after the refinement is high, it is easy to destroy, and a little bit can produce a lot of power, so I have a bold idea, if I make a lot at one time, will it produce greater power?"
Zhang Zhou deliberately involved this matter in other matters.
Don’t let the emperor think that he is deliberately studying gunpowder, otherwise it will be difficult to explain what the purpose of a scholar studying that thing is.
After saying this, the emperor seemed very happy and asked, "Is this God's will?"
Wang Yue heard this.
Your Majesty, don’t you doubt that this boy is telling lies
That is gunpowder that is more powerful than gunpowder. He said he researched it and found it. If he gives it to foreigners, , and even the consequences for rebellious ministers and traitors are unimaginable.
Wang Yue was slandering in his heart, but he echoed loudly: "Your Majesty, I also believe that this is God's blessing for the Ming Dynasty and His Majesty's blessing." Please remember to save it, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading