Fifty miles away in the western suburbs, there are rugged dark green mountains. The peaks are looming in the clouds and mist. The lush and shaded trees on the mountains and the vast blue sky with a few misty clouds just constitute an elegant and interesting light ink landscape painting.
At this time, there was a group of people moving forward in the mountains and forests.
"Stop, stop, stop, is this the path taken by horses? It's obviously the path taken by people." Li Qi was riding on the horse, with a depressed look on his face.
Niu Gao hurriedly said: "Bu Shuai, this is the best way to go."
"I can see this, so I said this is the path walked by humans, not by lower animals like horses."
Niu Gao scratched his head, looking puzzled.
Ma Qiao sighed: "Niu Gao, why are you so ignorant? It's not like you don't know Bu Shuai's riding skills. He can't ride with four legs at all. This path is already wide enough for us."
Yes, but for Bu Shuai, it is undoubtedly difficult to do so."
Niu Gao suddenly realized it and said hurriedly: "Bu Shuai, I'm really sorry."
"I'm sorry."
Li Qi cursed fiercely, then glared at Ma Qiao and said: "Ma Qiao, when will you learn human language well? I will not let you off lightly this time. Don't you like riding horses? Well, then
I will punish you by dismounting your horses and walking."
Ma Qiao rolled his eyes and said, "I knew that was the case."
Military orders are like mountains.
The group of people all dismounted and walked. As soon as Li Qi got off his horse, he threw the reins to Maqiao and ran towards Yelu Guyu, hehe said: "Guyu, I'll help you. Oh, my God."
Before he finished speaking, Li Qi's foot slipped and he fell forward.
Yelu Guyu had quick eyesight and quick hands, so he stepped forward to hold him firmly, saving his face, and said worriedly: "Master, are you okay?"
"Take good care of yourself."
Li Qi patted his chest and let out a long breath.
Yelu Guyu chuckled and said, "I'll help you."
"That's okay, husband and wife should support each other." Li Qi put a hand on Yelu Guxu's shoulder, smelled a faint fragrance, and immediately felt relaxed and happy, and shouted: "Let's go."
The group of people walked about five miles when suddenly two men in green jumped out from behind two big trees on the roadside.
Ma Qiao's face tightened, he took a step forward and shouted, "Who is coming?"
Niu Gao said hurriedly: "One of our own, one of our own." He was deeply afraid that Ma Qiao would rush up and kill these two people.
The two men clasped their fists and said: "The villain joins Bu Shuai."
Li Qi nodded and said, "Everything is okay."
The person on the left replied: "Yesterday, there were two hunters who wanted to go into the mountains to hunt, but we drove them away. The rest are fine."
"Very good. Keep working hard."
"yes."
"Back off."
In a moment, the two of them disappeared into the jungle again.
Ma Qiao was dumbfounded and asked curiously: "Bu Shuai, what on earth is going on?"
Li Qi said angrily: "I remember telling you where we are going now, right?"
Ma Qiao nodded and said, "Yeah. You said we were going to a secret military base."
"You know about the secret military base. Of course there will be people guarding it. Damn it! Stop talking nonsense and leave quickly."
The group of people walked for about a meal, and there were many checkpoints on the road, which made Ma Qiao and Yelu Guxu secretly click their tongues. Niu Gao took Li Qi to a secluded place. They saw mountains surrounding them, and a mountain in the middle.
A small lake, the surface of the lake is wrinkled by the wind, the air is fresh and the scenery is charming.
On the left side of the lake, a group of soldiers were banging away, seemingly building some kind of factory building.
Li Qi asked: "Where are the craftsmen?"
"Oh. Bu Shuai, please come with me."
Niu Gao took Li Qi and others to a cave on the opposite side of the lake. Niu Gao said: "Commander Bu, the craftsmen are preparing inside."
"Let's go in and have a look."
When we first entered the cave, the light was insufficient, but as we walked inside, the light gradually became brighter. Every not far away, there was a torch installed on the wall. There were small holes and paths everywhere. If Niu Gao hadn't been with him, there would probably be several people there.
You really might get lost. After going down a slope, you turned a corner and saw bright lights inside.
This cave is extremely weird. It is in the shape of a circle, layer by layer. The bottom of the cave is an open space with torches hanging on the walls. About thirty people are seen busy in the open space.
With tables and stools, a small R&D room has begun to take shape.
Niu Gao stepped forward and said loudly: "You guys stop first, the supervisor is here to visit you."
Those people quickly put down their work and came forward to salute, "I have seen the supervisor."
Li Qi smiled and said: "You don't need to be polite, you don't need to be polite."
Niu Gao pointed his hand at the middle-aged man in his forties at the front and said: "Commander Bu, this man's name is Wu Youcai. He used to be a craftsman in a gunpowder workshop and is very familiar with gunpowder."
"Okay, okay." Li Qi chuckled, "Brother Wu."
Wu Youcai said in fear: "I don't dare, I don't dare, the supervisor can just ask the villain to be talented."
Li Qi laughed and said, "You are so talented."
Wu Youcai groaned, then realized what he was doing and couldn't help but blush.
Li Qi nodded and said: "You are older than me, and I won't suffer any loss if I call you big brother. Let's do this. I will appoint you as the supervisor of the Gunpowder Factory now."
Wu Youcai was stunned for a moment, and then he quickly bowed and gave thanks.
Li Qi glanced at the others and said: "First of all, I want to say sorry to everyone. I asked you to leave the gunpowder factory and come to work here, and I made you suffer. I am really sorry."
"Your Majesty, your words are serious." Everyone said in unison.
Li Qi sighed and said: "Actually, I don't want you to suffer like this, but there is no way, because you will be engaged in the research of a new type of weapon in the future. This research will also be the most important thing for the weapons supervision in the next three years, or even ten years."
The research and development object, its importance is self-evident. It is precisely because it is so important that I transferred you here to be sure. However, the environment here is of course not as good as a gunpowder factory, and your freedom is also limited.
There are certain restrictions, but if you succeed, I guarantee that your name will be famous throughout the ages and you will become the most respectable hero of our Song Dynasty. Moreover, your salary will also be increased from the original one dollar to ten dollars.
The food will be the best and richest in the entire Ordnance Supervision, and when you are old, you can still receive a salary of five guan. Of course, I also know that money cannot buy freedom, but a person like this
In a big country, some people have to do some things. You are unfortunate, but also very lucky to be one of them. However, no matter what, I still have to say thank you. This is what I want to say to you on behalf of the people of the Song Dynasty.
You said it. Thank you."
He said and bowed to everyone again.
When the craftsmen saw Li Qi bowing to them, they were immediately frightened and quickly returned the gift.
Wu Youcai said with an honest face: "Supervisor, we are all small craftsmen, how dare we accept such a great gift from the supervisor. Also, I am not afraid of your jokes, supervisor, we are not as great as you said. In fact, the reason why I am willing to come here is all
It’s because of that ten dollars, we all have families, and our whole family depends on our little money to live. The salary before was enough, even if it was a tight life, if we had ten dollars every month,
Then our family’s life will be much more comfortable, at least we won’t have to worry about food and clothing. As long as our family members live a good life, we will be content. Even if we stay here for a lifetime, it will be okay, and there will be meat for every meal here.
I have never had such a good meal.”
The others also nodded, with happy smiles on their faces.
After hearing this, Li Qi looked at the wrinkled faces, his eyes couldn't help but get a little moist, and said with a smile: "No matter what, you are the most respectable people in our Song Dynasty. Of course, you will also be our weapons."
The prison’s trump card.”
After a pause, he continued: "Gunpowder is said to be a double-edged sword. If used well, it can frighten the enemy. However, sometimes a small mistake can make you shattered into pieces, so you are engaged in gunpowder.
When developing, you must be careful and remember this to make sure nothing goes wrong.”
"Young man, remember the supervisor's instructions." Everyone said in unison.
Next, Li Qi, led by Wu Youcai, visited the entire cave dwelling. It must be said that the place Niu Gao found was really good. It was warm in winter and cool in summer, and there were many caves, which could store food and other supplies very well.
In addition, there is another hole on the side of this hole. It is not as big as this one, but it has two exits and is relatively ventilated. It would be perfect for use as a powder magazine.
The only thing that worries Li Qi is the torches on the wall. This guy is researching gunpowder, and the cave must be illuminated by torches for twelve hours, which is always a hidden danger.
Therefore, Li Qi told Niu Gao not to transport a large amount of gunpowder at once, as long as it was enough. In addition, he also added several express provisions to the original gunpowder depot management system.
After the visit, Li Qi had lunch with these craftsmen before preparing to go back. After all, this was in the mountains, and it would be difficult to leave if it was late.
Li Qi called Wu Youcai aside, took out a small notebook from his arms, handed it to Wu Youcai, and said: "Wu Youcai, this is my understanding of gunpowder. Take it and have a look. It may be helpful to you."
There's some help. If you don't understand, come and ask me again. Come on, I'll come back in seven days. Just look at it first. If you don't understand, write it down first. I'll explain it to you when I come."
Wu Youcai nodded blankly and looked at the small book in his hand, his eyes full of doubts.
The Song Dynasty was in an era of alternating hot and cold weapons, and the cold weapons of the Song Dynasty could be said to have reached the pinnacle. It would be difficult to improve further, unless more horses were obtained, but now it seems that this is almost
impossible.
Li Qi really doesn't understand guns and cannons. It's too difficult for him to make guns and cannons. But gunpowder is different. After all, he has studied chemistry. He understands the principles of all reactions. This is what he has in his hands.
As a trump card, as for guns and cannons, he decided to leave them to the lovely and respectable craftsmen of the Song Dynasty. (To be continued...)
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