Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Sand and stone flew away, and smoke and dust filled the air.

The huge sound echoed in the valley and lasted for a long time.

Everyone, including Pei Yue, was shaken to the point of numbness by the sound, which was like the roar of thunder.

Deng Zai hid behind a rock. Although he had been warned by Pei Yue and was mentally prepared, he was still stunned at this moment. He never imagined that just four black spheres could burst out such terrifying power.

If this kind of thing is applied on the battlefield, how can even thousands of troops resist it?

The four craftsmen around him looked shocked, but at the same time they showed a bit of pride.

The status of the craftsmen in Daliang was very low, and they were even regarded as untouchables in the eyes of many people. Five years before Kaiping, they lived under the wings of the Guangping Marquis. Although they were not as discriminated against as many of their colleagues, they did not do what they did.

It was still a very ordinary and boring job. Until Pei Yue took them over from Guliang, and then locked them in Green Willow Manor, studying day and night.

Today, they are watching with their own eyes the results of hundreds of days and nights of hard work exploding brilliantly, how can they remain indifferent?

Especially the leader among these craftsmen, the middle-aged man named Lin Qian, was already in tears at this moment.

As the dust and smoke gradually dissipated, Ye Qi also broke away from Pei Yue's arms, walked around the gentle slope and looked towards the center of the valley, and involuntarily opened his mouth slightly.

Pei Yue glanced forward, confirming that the effect of this homemade landmine was almost the same as his expectation, then turned his head to admire Ye Qi's rare expression.

Although she has become a woman, Ye Qi is still as heroic as before, and it is rare to see a weak posture in her. Pei Yue only remembers that after learning about Chen Xizhi's death, Ye Qi had a period of depression.

At this moment, Ye Qi can probably only be described in two words: cute.

Ye Qi looked at the four pits in the center of the valley and the completely changed scene around him, and couldn't help but murmured: "What a domineering gunpowder!"

Pei Yue did not tease her, but said with emotion: "The key to improving the power of gunpowder lies in the ratio. Speaking of which, Chen Xizhi is indeed a rare genius. He can detect the effects of gunpowder just from fireworks and firecrackers.

Developability. Although the gunpowder ratio she created is not perfect, it is already quite powerful."

Ye Qi's eyes dimmed slightly, then nodded and said: "Master said back then that senior sister is talented and often has fantastic ideas. If she is not too obsessed, her achievements may not be inferior to her mother's."

Pei Yue sighed softly, then took Ye Qi's hand and said, "Let's take a closer look."

Deng Zai, four craftsmen and more than a hundred soldiers also surrounded the center of the valley.

As soon as they arrived, a strong smell of burnt earth rushed into everyone's noses.

For Pei Yue, who was used to seeing artillery bombings in various film and television works in his previous life, this kind of home-made landmine made of black powder is actually not very scary, and these four test items did not contain fragments, so they are not currently available.

Determine exactly how lethal it is.

But others didn't think so. The soldiers around him all looked at Pei Yue with respect like a god.

They are all warriors who have been tested by life and death on cruel battlefields. These people can quickly think that if this dark sphere can be used in war, the impact it will have is immeasurable. They have followed Pei Yue these years.

I have seen so many ups and downs, and today I even saw an artifact that was beyond this era. I am naturally shocked beyond words.

Lin Qian, the craftsman, bowed to Pei Yue and said with gratitude and admiration: "The reason why this fire thunder can be successfully created is because of the wonderful idea of ​​the Duke of the country and the common people who are lucky enough to participate in it. It is the result of several generations of cultivators."

Blessing comes."

Pei Yue smiled and said, "Mr. Lin is too modest."

Hearing the title from his mouth, Lin Qian lowered his head even more and said in a trembling voice: "How virtuous and capable are ordinary people? They cannot deserve such praise from the Duke of the State. This thing can be made only because the Duke of the State found the black man."

The optimal ratio of gunpowder also allowed the Shouyang Mountain Mine to develop the coke method, so that tougher iron molds can be made. Without these, the forging methods of the grassroots and their companions would never be able to make them.

Such thunder and fire shook the earth."

Ye Qi looked at Pei Yue's side face with a sweet smile. She knew that Pei Yue was very busy and worried about everything about his family and the country. She didn't expect that he could still spare the energy to solve these practical problems.

Pei Yue now naturally does not have to explain how he knows those magical secrets. On the contrary, maintaining an enigmatic attitude can shock these people more.

So he just smiled calmly and said: "Mr. Lin and all the craftsmen should take the lead."

Lin Qian shook his head repeatedly and said with increasing admiration: "The common people tried the fire thunder twice before according to the instructions of the Duke. Although it sounded powerful, it was actually less powerful. It was the Duke who revealed the secret, only

Leave some gaps at the top of the fire thunder, and don't fill it too full with gunpowder. The power will increase exponentially! Where do you think this comes from? The Duke of Guo is really a god!"

Pei Yue looked at the excited little old man who didn't seem to be hypocritical, and couldn't help laughing: "Mr. Lin, don't worry, I won't go back on what I promised you before. As long as you can make everything I need, you

Not only can I get rid of the restriction of being a craftsman, but I can also choose a member of my family to work for me, whether I join the army or join a business."

Lin Qian and the other three craftsmen quickly knelt down and kowtowed in thanks.

Pei Yue said: "Get up, I don't care about this here, as long as you work hard."

Ye Qi tugged on Pei Yue's sleeve and asked in a low voice: "Why is it more powerful if it is not filled with gunpowder?"

Thinking about what she saw today had a huge impact on her, she was a little different from the past.

Pei Yue looked at her curious face about the baby, thought for a moment and said, "It's a bit complicated. I'll tell you quietly at night."

Ye Qi gently twisted his wrist and said angrily: "Don't talk nonsense."

Pei Yue was not lying, because this involved the working principle of gunpowder. Leaving appropriate space can allow the gunpowder to react more fully when it explodes. He only knew a rough idea, and the details were repeatedly studied and tested by Lin Qian and others.

Only then did he come up with the best ratio, so he valued these people very much.

After giving Ye Qi a sly look, Pei Yue said to Deng Zai: "Try the grenade."

The other half of the wooden box contained what Pei Yue called six grenades, filled with black powder into the wooden handle and with a fuse at the end.

The so-called grenades are actually homemade grenades.

Deng Zai stood in a row with five other soldiers with strong arms, lit the fuse and threw it out, followed by several blasts.

only--

Pei Yue shook his head and said: "It's okay to scare people, but it's difficult to cause effective damage to the enemy like this."

The amount of gunpowder filled in grenades is much less than that of fire mines, and the power of black powder is far less than that of yellow explosives. Therefore, the grenades made by Lin Qian and others are very similar to the cannons that Pei Yue played with as a child in his previous life.

Pei Yue knew that if the amount of black powder was increased to ten times the current charge, the power would be close to that of yellow explosives. But the grenade made in this way would be difficult for even Ye Qi to throw, let alone Deng Zai.

Far away, let alone ordinary soldiers without high martial arts cultivation.

Lin Qian said cautiously: "My lord, this grenade is very suitable for frightening horses. It may have miraculous effects in cavalry combat. The key is to get your mounts used to this kind of explosion sound."

Pei Yue was silent for a long time, leaving others at a loss.

Only Ye Qi knew that he was trapped in conflicts and entanglements at this moment.

So she reached out and held Pei Yue's palm behind her back, looking at him tenderly.

Pei Yue smiled slightly, then breathed a long sigh of relief and said to Lin Qian: "What if you add some iron fragments to the grenade?"

Lin Qian was stunned, and then a look of awe appeared on his old face. He nodded repeatedly and said: "My lord is wise, this will definitely greatly increase the power of the grenade!"

Pei Yue nodded and ordered: "Next, you must continue to improve the performance of fire mines and grenades. I will give you three months to do two things. First, after the fire mines reach a certain amount of accumulation,

It can blow down a city wall four to five feet high. Secondly, the grenade should pay attention to safety and lightness, while increasing its power as much as possible."

Lin Qian and the other three craftsmen bowed and responded: "Common people take your orders!"

Pei Yue added: "The uses of gunpowder should be more than these two kinds of thunder. I am thinking that if you can make a hollow pole, put arrow clusters made of fine iron inside, and then use a small amount of gunpowder to activate it,

If the arrowhead shoots out, will this be more effective than a bow and arrow?"

Suddenly there was dead silence.

Lin Qian looked steadily at the young powerful man in front of him, and had a vague feeling in his heart that the other person's words seemed to suddenly outline a new and vast world for him.
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