The Ministry of Industry has its own small school ground near the river in the west of the city.
Naturally, it is impossible to let these guys clank and even "bang, bang, bang" in the city, and being on the edge of the river is also convenient for getting water in case of any accidents.
Now in the small school field, countless craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry are already waiting eagerly. Their eyes are focused on the center of the school field, where there is a barrel on the ground showing traces of radioactive burns.
Only those present knew what was in the barrel.
They are the creators of this thing and the witnesses of today's scene.
"Why haven't you started yet?"
"I heard that I have to wait for some big shot to come over."
"There could be some big shot. Is it possible that the Taiwei is coming?"
"Who knows? Jiankang Mansion is full of big shots."
While the craftsmen were still whispering, the sound of horse hooves suddenly sounded in the distance, and everyone looked over in surprise. There were not many people who were qualified to ride horses in this tightly controlled school yard of the Ministry of Industry.
The first cavalryman stepped aside, and the people behind him also dispersed, and the knight in the middle was guarded like stars holding the moon.
"Your Majesty, it's under the wall!" the sharp-eyed craftsman couldn't help shouting.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is here!"
Wu Ping, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, who had been waiting for a long time, hurried forward to greet him: "I see your majesty!"
Li Xingchen turned over and dismounted outside the school grounds. He still abided by the rules of the Ministry of Industry and did not allow horses to gallop in the school grounds. He strode towards Wu Ping and said, "The lieutenant has told me that you plan to light a fire today?"
Wu Ping said hurriedly: "Yes, but today is just the final acceptance test. I can't guarantee that it will be foolproof, so your Majesty, please stop here."
Li Xingchen waved his hand: "There are so many people in the school grounds, why should I stop here."
As he spoke, he strode forward. But Wu Ping had no choice but to follow quickly: "Your Majesty, the power of this new thing is not yet completely certain. It may be dangerous for Your Majesty to rush over like this. Please
Your Majesty, stop!"
"Your Majesty, think twice!" Yang Su and Xiao Mohe, who were accompanying him, also said hurriedly.
Li Xingchen immediately laughed and said: "Wherever you gentlemen are, I will be there."
"I'll see you, Your Majesty!" At this time, the craftsmen rushed up in a hurry.
"It's already the end of the year. I'm looking forward to you all giving me a surprise." As Li Xingchen said this, he cast his eyes on the barrel in the middle. It should contain black powder, and look at the ones on the ground.
The radiating charred black soil shows the power of this thing's explosion.
"I will not disappoint Your Majesty!" the craftsmen suddenly said loudly. At this time, their eyes were full of expectations. Although they had not considered how the gunpowder should be further used, since His Majesty has personally
Come here, it means that this thing must have extraordinary significance to the big man.
Li Xingchen nodded: "Then I will stand here."
"Your Majesty!" Wu Ping suddenly became anxious. If something happened to you, I would have to kill myself to thank the world.
The craftsmen also gathered around and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice and please retreat!"
Li Xingchen waved his hand: "Since you all can stand here, I can naturally stand here too. As the emperor of the world, I have no need to hide behind and watch the excitement."
Of course, it was actually because Li Xingchen was quite aware of the power of black gunpowder. The distance was nearly a hundred feet, so it was impossible to hurt him. Of course, in the eyes of the craftsmen who had finally mastered the rough formula of gunpowder, His Majesty was so
The act of standing with them naturally makes them feel proud and trustful.
Xiao Mohe and Yang Su had no choice but to stand by Li Xinchen's side. Like Li Ping and the others, they could protect Li Xinchen at any time if any accident happened.
At this time, a fuse extended out of the barrel in the field. Wu Ping handed the fire stick in his hand to Li Xinchen. Li Xinchen took a deep breath and lit the fuse.
Suddenly, everyone inside and outside the school grounds who watched this scene subconsciously held their breath.
What will be the final result of the efforts of so many people in the Ministry of Industry and the expectations of His Majesty? Their eyes intersected, all falling on the slowly burning fuse. Soon the flames engulfed the rest bit by bit.
The lead gradually approaches the iron barrel.
"boom!"
There was a vibration accompanied by billowing smoke and dust. Li Ping and others almost subconsciously pulled Li Xingchen back, and the shield hand also raised the shield almost at the same time. But they were stopped by Li Xingchen. Standing in this position, they were actually just feeling
As far as the vibrations and rolling hot winds are concerned, there is actually no real threat.
As the smoke and dust dissipated, a large pit suddenly appeared in the middle of the school grounds, and the iron bucket seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, leaving pieces on the ground.
It is obvious that this time is more powerful and more successful than the previous experiments.
None of the craftsmen had recovered from the explosion, but Wu Ping, who had seen many scenes, was the first to shout: "Success!"
"Success!" The craftsmen shouted and rushed into the school grounds. They looked at the scorched earth and the scattered iron pieces and cried with joy.
They actually created something that was unheard of, something that could even attract thunder and lightning.
The power of the gods seems to be like this!
Li Xingchen breathed a sigh of relief and had to admit that it took the Ministry of Industry half a year to produce decent gunpowder, which was faster than he imagined, but now this gunpowder is just a test product.
Well, judging from the expressions of these craftsmen, it was obvious that even they themselves did not expect such a result.
So it will take a long time to figure out what proportions to use and how to actually apply them in actual combat.
But no matter what, the first step has been taken, so the second and third steps will not be so complicated.
Looking at the cheering craftsmen, Li Xingchen remained silent.
After all, I have released the devil gunpowder from Pandora's box. I just don't know what this devil, which came to this era two or three hundred years in advance and is destined to work even longer in advance, will bring to this era.
More happiness or suffering?
But no matter what, at least with gunpowder, I will encounter fewer obstacles on the way forward.
"Please also ask Your Majesty to give a name to this newly developed weapon." Wu Ping strode over at this time, his face and hands were covered with black dust, and his white teeth were exposed.
Li Xingchen nodded: "Let's call it 'gunpowder'."
"It is mixed like medicine and drawn with fire. It can be called 'gunpowder'," Wu Ping murmured, "Your Majesty is wise!"
"How to create equipment that matches gunpowder is what you have to work hard on next." Li Xingchen said immediately, "We don't have much time left." (To be continued)