Chapter 265 Digging a hole
The clouds and mist dispersed within a foot of sunshine, and half of the mountains were clear.
In May, the 800-mile Qinchuan River is already sweltering with heat. Only Zhongnan Mountain, located in the remnants of the Qinling Mountains, still has a pleasant climate. In the early morning, the mountain streams are gurgling, the trees are green, and hundreds of birds are singing. Looking from a distance, there is a mountain in the distance. A towering mountain peak appears and disappears in the mist, like a shy Xiaojiabiyu, extremely beautiful.
Fang Jun sat cross-legged under the willow tree, drinking ice-cold grape wine and listening to the reports of Wei Ying and Wang Baozhu.
"When we caught him, we didn't search him too carefully. As expected, this guy hid a small razor blade. When he saw that the brother guarding him was asleep, he cut the rope and ran away." Wei Ying was full of admiration. : "You said such a sharp blade, where is it hidden?"
That's not what Fang Jun cares about. Every outstanding tomb robber survives through countless thrills and hardships. How can he do it without some real means?
"You weren't suspected by him, were you?"
"No! In order to be more realistic, we also chased several miles of mountain roads. But to be honest, when the guy was caught, he seemed weak and defenseless, but now that he is in the mountains, he will follow him. Like a mountain rabbit, it runs very fast. Even if we really want to catch it, we are afraid that we won't be able to catch it..."
Wei Ying spoke vividly, and when he saw Fang Jun's face looking a little solemn, he asked tentatively: "Master...is there something big going on?"
Fang Jun glanced at this clever boy and nodded: "I will tell you later that all patrols during the day will be cancelled, leaving only a few secret sentries. I will use all my strength at night and keep my eyes wide open!"
"No!"
The two of them responded, stood up and left.
After drinking the cold and sweet grape wine in the cup, Fang Jun looked at the stream not far in front of him, his eyes a little gloomy. Zhang Liang has become a huge threat and has begun to endanger his personal safety. This is something Fang Jun did not expect, at least he thought it would not come so soon.
The Zhenguan period was a very special era in history. Famous ministers and virtuous ministers appeared frequently, generals were brilliant and unparalleled in later generations. There was a sage king standing high in the temple, with ministers assisting him. All nations came to court, and the treasury was full. The hearts of all the people are like water flowing down, and ministers from all over the world are like fish in the water. The king and the people are happy together, and the prosperous age is peaceful.
Even any Chinese can tell several allusions and names about this period of history, and Fang Jun is no exception.
Moreover, he can be regarded as a "Li Erfan", and he knows a lot about some things and people in this era.
Zhang Liang is a relatively dim figure among the bright generals. Although he holds a high position, he has no brilliant achievements to talk about. Compared with famous biographies such as Li Jing, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, and Li Ji, Some of the contemporary famous generals of later generations have little reputation.
This person has a rather sinister personality and is timid. He will only play dirty tricks behind his back if he doesn't like anyone, and rarely fights in person, which inevitably makes Fang Jun feel contemptuous.
But now it seems that this person is too feminine, but he still has the character of a general. He seizes the opportunity and wants to get rid of Fang Jun! Maybe he didn't dare to really kill Fang Jun, but it was not a big deal if he was disabled. Even if Fang Xuanling and His Majesty Li Er knew that it was him, they could only stop fighting.
You, Fang Jun, chopped off my son's hand, but you don't allow me to break his legs?
Fang Jun didn't want to be disabled for the rest of his life, nor did he want to be stared at by a poisonous snake from behind all day long, so he had to take the initiative to eliminate this hidden danger!
Even if I knew I couldn't defeat Zhang Liang, I still had to break one of his arms to make him restrain himself in a short time.
Zhao Genwang, the hidden leader of the old craftsmen, came over, bowed and saluted: "Master Young Supervisor, what orders do you have to recruit the old man here?"
Zhao Genwang's seniority in the Ordnance Supervision is very senior, even older than Zheng Kunchang's seniority in the Water Department. It can even be said that all the craftsmen in the Ordnance Supervision are his disciples and disciples in a roundabout way.
Wen Shutong wanted to streamline the staff, but he did not dare to reduce the number of people to this old man. Every time he showed a little bit of limelight, countless bosses and craftsmen would come to intercede. This made him always advocate "better troops and simpler administration". "Wen Shutong was helpless.
Now I have an opportunity. I got it from the weapons inspection and sent it to Fang Jun...
Fang Jun was indeed a little dissatisfied at first. Nothing else. These old guys were too old...
Later he discovered that old age sometimes has its benefits, such as having enough experience and being calm in doing things. The accidental invention of the "Incendiary Bomb" was a reminder to these old guys, otherwise Fang Jun would not know when he would think of it. stand up.
The research and development of black powder is not difficult in the first place, and the current situation is just to create suspicion, to make oneself innocent and not to attract too much attention.
He took out a piece of neatly folded rice paper from his arms, handed it to Zhao Genwang, and said: "This is a new formula that I have summarized after carefully studying the previous experimental formulas recently. You can follow this secret recipe." Make ten servings and... ruin this recipe! ”
Zhao Genwang was surprised and asked: "Why destroy it? If this formula really works, wouldn't it be a pity?"
Fang Jun pointed to his head: "It's all recorded here."
Zhao Genwang suddenly realized that it seemed that the Young Supervisor was very confident in this formula and wanted to keep it secret! After living for such a long time, what can’t Zhao Genwang understand? The more you know about some things, the more trouble you will have, and may even lead to death...
He immediately expressed his position: "Don't worry, Young Supervisor, I will personally supervise the production. After the preparation is completed, destroy the formula immediately, and then seize the time to experiment..."
"No need to test!" Fang Jun interrupted: "After making it, just seal it up immediately."
"No..."
Zhao Genwang left in doubt. No matter how confident you are, how can you be sure without testing? It's hard to say that it's just like last time, after a long time of tinkering, I came up with a big flower... Well, the sparks are flying, it's quite beautiful!
After sitting quietly for a while, he went through the thoughts in his head and found no omissions. Then Fang Jun got up and rode down the mountain road beside the stream, heading straight for Chang'an City.
He has to dig a hole for Zhang Liang...
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"Is this your new weapon?" His Majesty Li Er held a piece of rice paper in his hand and looked at the data on it with a strange look on his face.
This bastard, could it be that since I haven’t kicked him these days, he has gained the courage to come here to amuse me?
Charcoal, sulfur, saltpeter...
Are you sure you're not making alchemy?
Fang Jun's reaction to His Majesty Li Er was naturally expected. Almost all people in the Tang Dynasty would have this reaction when they saw this formula.
Fang Jun had no explanation. Could he tell them: The oxygen released by the decomposition of potassium nitrate caused the charcoal and sulfur to burn violently, instantly producing a large amount of heat and gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Due to the rapid expansion of the volume, the pressure increased violently, and this happened explode?
He will be burned to death as a monster...
Fang Jun said respectfully: "This is the formula developed by Wei Chen and more than a dozen of the top craftsmen of the Arms Supervisor working day and night, forgetting sleep and food, exhausting their energy and painstaking efforts... This thing can produce huge destructive power, enough to crack mountains and crack rocks." , Destroy the heaven and the earth..."
His Majesty Li Er had a dark look on his face: "Stop, stop, stop! Are you showing off your literary talent to me? Let me ask you, have you tried it before?"
"This, not yet..."
"Bastard!" Your Majesty Li Er's nose is almost crooked. He hasn't even tested it yet. Are you talking about a hammer?
"Your Majesty, calm down!" Fang Jun said quickly: "Wei Chen is here just to remind Your Majesty that Wei Chen will conduct a large-scale experiment in the workshop in the south of the city in the near future. When this thing explodes, it will make an earth-shattering sound. So please don’t be surprised when the time comes.”
Hearing Fang Jun's serious words, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but wonder: "Is it really so powerful? I'm really curious after what you said. How about we find a secluded place in the Tai Chi Palace and test it out?"< br>
In the Tai Chi Palace...
Fang Jun was stunned for a second, and wanted to say something: You are so powerful, does the emperor know...
Of course he would not dare to say this even to death, and he would not even dare to test black powder in the Tai Chi Palace! If there is even the slightest mistake, the whole family will be implicated!
He quickly said: "Absolutely not! The power of this thing is definitely not a casual fabrication by a humble minister. Your Majesty will know when the time comes. Even if you are sitting in the Tai Chi Palace, you can feel the power of the earth shaking from a few miles away!" ”
His Majesty Li Er looked bored: "Okay, you little bastard does it casually, do you really think I'm scared? I get angry just looking at your black face, get out of here!"
Fang Jun cursed in his heart, but the first step of the plan was completed, so he patted his butt and got out immediately... (End of Chapter)