Just when Qu Mao was still immersed in the great joy of Jenny Walter's advancement to the ninth-level master-level water magician, news once again came from the Yihou territory that made Qu Mao extremely excited.

At 4 o'clock in the afternoon on March 29, the fifth year of Tianxuan, Qu Mao had just finished his day's work and was about to walk out of the lord's hut and take a walk on the streets of Yicheng. Unexpectedly, before he had time to open the door of the lord's hut, two people like him appeared.

The charcoal-looking person just knocked on the door and came in.

Qu Mao was so frightened that he didn't recognize the two charcoal-like people for a long time. He was about to call the fourth-level guards to come over and blast out the two black men who violently broke into the living room on the first floor of the lord's hut.

One of them said: "My lord, fortunately you have fulfilled your mission! The ingredients and formula of gunpowder have been developed."

Hearing this voice, Qu Mao realized that this black man was Kong Ming, so he asked in surprise: "Holy crap! Kong Ming, you... what's wrong with you?"

You have always loved to be clean, and you never leave your hand with the goose feather fan. Why did you suddenly become like this, with your face covered in black and gray..."

Kong Ming smiled, showing two rows of white teeth, and said: "Sir, it seems that you have to prepare a new goose feather fan for your subordinate. When the subordinate was reversely developing the formula and proportion of gunpowder, he accidentally lit it.

The gunpowder burned the subordinate's goose feather fan to death in one go.

But the formula and proportion of gunpowder are really very simple..."

Qu Mao did not inquire anxiously about the ingredients and ratio of gunpowder. Instead, he pointed to another black man next to Kong Ming and asked: "Holy crap! Kong Ming, is this a researcher?"

Without waiting for Kong Ming's introduction, another black man said: "Sir, this subordinate is Zhong Mou.

The subordinate conducted an experiment with Mr. Kong Ming, but he was busy but could not help much. As a result, Mr. Kong Ming ignited the gunpowder and injured the fish in the pond, which led to this kind of behavior.

Fortunately, the power of gunpowder is not very strong, so neither my subordinates nor Lord Kong Ming are in danger of their lives.

I am a little worried that Mr. Kong Ming may have made a mistake in the formula and ratio. My subordinates and Mr. Kong Ming were burned by at least five taels of gunpowder prepared by us, but they were not seriously injured. The power of the gunpowder you introduced is completely different.

It matches."

Qu Mao also looked at Kong Ming and Zhong Mou, who had become blacks, in confusion. It was true that they were not seriously injured. At most, they were blackened by the smoke. Even their hair and eyebrows were not completely burned.

Looking at this strange scene, Qu Mao asked: "Five taels can only blow you two up like this? Are there any other injuries? Or have you recovered?"

Kong Ming said: "Sir, it is indeed about five taels of gunpowder. I prepared it myself according to the formula and proportion. There were no other obstacles around it when it exploded.

By the way, the burning pain was still there at that time, so I drank a 50ml bottle of life essence to completely eliminate the burning feeling."

Zhong Mou also said with some embarrassment: "By the way, sir, I forgot to mention that I also drank 50 ml of life essence.

However, even so, isn’t the power a bit too small?”

Qu Mao nodded and said: "I have said that the power of gunpowder is firstly a sudden explosion in a narrow space, and secondly it depends on different formulas and proportions.

Kong Ming, tell me about the formula and proportions you came up with this time."

Kong Ming smiled and said: "Sir, it's really simple. There are only three ingredients: saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur.

I mixed 50% charcoal with 20% saltpeter and 30% sulfur, ground them all into powder, and stirred them together thoroughly to achieve success."

Qu Mao nodded and said: "This should be one of the most original formulas. To improve the power of gunpowder, it is possible to change the formula and ratio, but comparative tests must also be conducted.

However, with this kind of gunpowder, you can basically go directly to the second stage and see how to mass-produce gunpowder.

Inform Meng De, Kong Ming..."

Suddenly, Qu Mao thought of something, and glanced at Kong Ming and Zhong Mou who were covered in darkness again. Qu Mao asked doubtfully: "Holy crap! I don't remember that one was established at Jidao Military University and Zhidao New Technology Research University.

Is the project research team conducting reverse research and development of gunpowder formulas and ratios? Why did you two bosses come up with it yourself in the end?"

Kong Ming chuckled a few times and said, "Sir, my subordinate was pleased to see that he was hunting, so he took charge of it himself.

Mr. Zhongmou is just a fish in trouble, and has nothing to do with him at all. He just visited his subordinates' experiments and was bombed along with him."

Qu Mao said: "Oh! How can I say hello to you, Kong Ming?

Contact Meng De. Meng De is responsible for the second stage of gunpowder technology research and mass production of this formula of gunpowder. Although this gunpowder is not very powerful, I estimate that the pits used to blow up tree planting during the afforestation of Liandao should be

It is easier than the residents of Greenwood Town digging holes with chisels.

Don’t stop the research on formulas and proportions in the first stage. Kong Ming, you don’t need to continue doing experiments yourself, leave it to the scientific researchers.

You and I cannot always count on you and me for the development of science and technology and industry in Yihou territory, especially Zhongmou. You are now in charge of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Kong Ming and I have always attached great importance to the development of science and technology. You should cultivate scientific researchers dedicated to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

, and the scientific research projects of your Ministry of Science and Technology are not restricted by field. You can research military technology, you can also research people's livelihood technology, and of course you can research industrial technology.

Therefore, the Ministry of Science and Technology needs a large number of excellent scientific researchers, so we don’t want to do nothing!”

Zhongmou raised his hand and said: "Yes, sir! I understand. The subordinates of the Ministry of Science and Technology have also discovered that relying on a few heroes alone is not enough. A large number of grassroots scientific researchers are also needed. I will go to Zhidao New Technology Research University."

Recruit a group of experienced scientific researchers back."

Qu Mao said: "Go as soon as possible, but before you go, I suggest you and Kong Ming take a bath and change clothes first."

After thinking about it, Qu Mao said to Kong Ming: "Kong Ming, I'll ask Liu Sansi from the administrative department to make a specially made one for you when I look back at your goose-hair sweater. Of course, I hope you can start from the first stage of gunpowder research - formula and preparation.

To withdraw from the study of than——.

Leave the second stage to Meng De, and you can prepare in advance for the third stage of research and development work, which is the musket and artillery production drawings I drew for you.

The principle is to use the driving force of gunpowder explosion to launch bullets. If you go through the three stages together, it will be easier to achieve results."

Kong Ming nodded and said: "Yes, sir, I understand.

Sir, please rest assured that after my subordinates return to the outlying islands to arrange their work, they will go to the Wucheng Military Science and Technology Research Institute to inspect the progress of the development of weapons and equipment for the special arms of each army.

When we return, we will go directly to Liandao and use lathes to develop the muskets and artillery you mentioned."

Qu Mao said: "Okay, let's go take a shower first, I won't recognize you anymore."
Chapter completed!