There is a saying that goes well, if you are one step ahead of others, you are a genius; if you are ten steps ahead, you are a monster...
Although he is unreasonable in learning, he speaks well. This can be understood as high talent, brilliant, and astonishing arithmetic skills. This can also be explained by extraordinary talent. Although the above two things are a bit incredible, they are generally acceptable.
, it can also be passed down to the world as a beautiful story.
But if Fang Jun made powerful black powder out of thin air, I'm afraid His Majesty Li Er's first reaction would not be to praise him for his outstanding contribution to the modernization reform of the Tang army, but to treat him as a monster and tie him up and light a sky lantern.
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In this era where the scientific and technological system is almost zero, there are things beyond people's understanding that are very likely to cause huge panic.
So Fang Jun planned to say that he got the advice of a Taoist priest and got something that can produce toxic smoke when burned, and then he made a lot of miscellaneous things, cross-matched them, and made many incomprehensible things.
Each recipe was tested one by one, and then the wrong or unreasonable formulas were eliminated by "eliminating the good and keeping the good", and finally "smartly and wisely" discovered the real black powder formula...
Although it is cumbersome and boring, it is the best disguise.
The house was built very quickly, and the weather in May was getting hotter. I was sweating after working outdoors for a while. In addition, it didn't rain at all. The moisture in the house disappeared in a few days. After adding some simple furniture and items, I could move in with a bag.
His Majesty Li Er was not only not surprised by Fang Jun's tormenting ability, but also had great expectations. Although he did not think that the so-called "can produce toxic smoke" on the memorial list would be of much use.
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But Fang Jun can always give surprises inadvertently, which His Majesty Li Er agrees with very much. For example, His Majesty Li Er guards the set of movable type printing in the palace. No one is allowed to leak the secret. He is waiting for a suitable
The opportunity is enough to give those wealthy families a fatal blow that can destroy their foundation...
Now that the experiment has just begun, almost every day, thick smoke will rise from the hillside opposite the barracks, accompanied by loud noises of varying severity, startling the animals and birds in the nearby mountains to almost disappear.
Although most of the so-called formulas are just random combinations by Fang Jun without any real effect, there are always some formulas that produce effects close to those of black powder.
After another muffled sound, Zhao Genwang, the oldest and most senior among the old craftsmen, ran over with a sign and said excitedly with runny noses and tears: "Young Prisoner, it's done!"
Fang Jun was in his office far away from the laboratory, using a monocular telescope made of the concave lens, the latest product of the glass workshop, to observe the test conditions on the hillside opposite.
This formula is relatively close to the real formula of black gunpowder, except that in addition to the wrong proportion of charcoal, sulfur, saltpeter, and some other strange things, such as tung oil and rosin.
After the explosion, high-temperature tung oil and rosin were sprayed onto nearby trees and burned. Fortunately, it was almost summer, and the plants were moist and tender grass was everywhere. Otherwise, a wildfire might have started.
"Calm down! Grandpa Zhao, there is still a long way to go. Never be satisfied with the status quo. Always believe that you can do better in the next moment and keep up your efforts!" Fang Jun fooled around with his eyes closed.
Hearing this, Zhao Genwang really calmed down.
In this testing ground, Fang Jun is definitely a special being.
As the Young Superintendent of the Armory Supervisor, he can be said to be the top boss of these old craftsmen, and with the Marquis in charge, he must be right.
But this is not the case.
This Shangguan has never discriminated against craftsmen, whether they are old-fashioned ones or those who build houses... Normally, he talks very kindly. If he has any ideas, he tries his best to discuss them with everyone and discuss them with each other.
Come up with a plan that everyone agrees with.
Therefore, the atmosphere in the testing ground is very good. Sometimes these old craftsmen even think: they have worked hard for Datang for most of their lives, and it would be a good thing to end their lives in such a place...
That's right, everyone thought that Fang Jun came to the mountains just because he was lazy. It was called trying out new weapons, but in fact he was just playing tricks.
But as the experiments continued to deepen, these old craftsmen became uneasy.
Two days ago, some powder that could burn violently was prepared, and then Fang Jun ordered people to put it into a clay pot and ignite it with a fuse.
Then... there was a "bang", a three-foot-square hillside was leveled to the ground, and the fragments of the broken clay pot were even nailed into more than half of the tree trunk next to it...
Gradually, everyone felt something was wrong.
This is not just laziness and playfulness, this is really about developing a new type of weapon that has never been seen before...
If the clay pot was set on fire and thrown into the formation of the Turkic cavalry, it would probably frighten all the Turkic horses!
Everyone's attitude towards Fang Jun gradually changed from closeness to respect and attention.
Fang Jun silently looked at the thick smoke billowing on the hillside, which inspired him.
Who says only black powder is the ultimate goal?
Incendiary bombs can sometimes achieve more far-reaching strategic goals...
Just imagine, when the siege cannot be conquered for a long time, using a trebuchet to throw this kind of incendiary bomb into the enemy's city. Not to mention how many enemies are killed, the blow to the enemy's morale is absolutely fatal! If you can find oil and other flammable materials, it is not easy to
If something is extinguished, its power will be doubled.
Thousands of projections can burn a city to the ground...
From now on, the history of human war will be rewritten! Strong cities and thick walls will no longer be able to hold on. Under the overwhelming incendiary bomb offensive, all "impregnable and solid as a rock" will cease to exist, even if it is a real stone.
You can also burn cracks into it!
At this moment, a fast horse appeared in the telescope.
The knight on the horse was majestic and galloped along the mountain road and rushed to the barracks in a blink of an eye.
A group of soldiers in leather armor immediately surrounded the knight, forcing the knight to stop his horse. Although he was too far away to hear what was said, he could still see clearly through the telescope. The knight yelled something angrily and surrounded him.
His soldiers were unmoved.
Finally, the knight got angry and waved his whip to disperse the group of soldiers, but he didn't expect it. As soon as he whipped the whip, he was grabbed by the tip of the whip and pulled off the horse...
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"Hiss... be gentle!"
Cheng Chubi was naked from the waist up, and the doctor in the barracks applied blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing ointment on his face. When the injured area was touched, he screamed.
Fang Jun was watching happily from the side.
Cheng Chubi said angrily: "What's so funny? A good tiger can't fight a pack of wolves. If it's really one-on-one, I'll make all these brats fall down with just one hand! Oh, be gentle..."
The doctor suppressed his laughter, applied the ointment, and then bowed and left.
"Where did you find such a group of boys? They are very cruel!" Cheng Chubi, who was also not wearing any clothes, was sitting with a golden sword, complaining.
"They are all selected from the village. There are domestic servants and former victims of the disaster. This place is too important and must be guarded by someone, so we gathered these young men to serve as guards."
Fang Jun explained with a smile.
Although His Majesty Li Er does not pay much attention to this barracks now, it is conceivable that once the black powder is successfully developed and His Majesty Li Er sees the powerful power that transcends the times, he will definitely regard it as a top secret of the empire!
Before that, Fang Jun must ensure that the formula of black powder cannot be leaked. Otherwise, not only will he not get any credit, but he may even be suspected by His Majesty Li Er. If such a powerful thing spreads, the emperor can still sleep.
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He gathered these young men together and trained them, and they will become his own soldiers in the future. When this place is taken over by His Majesty Li Er's Royal Forest Army, he will also join the army in the Western Expedition, and then he will be able to lead these people.
Be by your side to protect your own safety.
In these days of war and chaos, it is always important to be prepared. Fang Jun does not want to be caught by the barbarians and eat wonton noodles...
"It's better to come here less often from now on. If anything happens, just send someone to tell me."
Fang Jun had to remind him that the huge secret of black powder was involved here, and there was absolutely no need for Cheng Chubi to get involved.
Cheng Chubi rolled his eyes and said angrily: "You think so-and-so is willing to come? It's not your princess of Gaoyang who pestered my princess sister-in-law to go to the temple fair to join in the fun, so so-and-so was ordered to inform you when the time comes.
He has the extremely important responsibility of being a bodyguard and protecting the safety of the beautiful lady..."
Princess Gaoyang...
Fang Jun was a little depressed, this girl seemed to like him, what should be done?