Chapter 989 Gunpowder
While Qu Mao was still immersed in the great joy of Jenny Walter's advancement to the ninth-level master-level water magician, another exciting news came from Yihou Territory.
At 4:00 pm on March 29th in 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. When he was taking a walk in the streets of Yicheng, he did not expect that he had not had time to open the door of the lord's hut. The charcoal-like people rushed in directly through the door.
Qu Mao was taken aback. He didn't recognize the two charcoal-like people for a long time. He just wanted to call the fourth-tier guards to come over and drive out the two black people who violently broke into the living room on the first floor of the lord's cabin.
One of them said: "My lord, it's a good luck! The ingredients and formula of gunpowder have been developed."
Hearing this voice, Qu Mao recognized that this charcoal-like person was Kong Ming, so he asked in surprise: "Damn it! Kong Ming, you... what's wrong with you?
You always love to be clean, you never leave your goose feather fan, why did you suddenly become like this, your face is covered in black and gray..."
Kong Ming smiled, showing two rows of white teeth, and said: "My lord, it seems that you have to prepare a new goose feather fan for your subordinates. When the subordinates were developing the formula and ratio of gunpowder in reverse, they accidentally ignited it." The gunpowder burned the goose feather fans of his subordinates at once.
But the formula and ratio of gunpowder are really simple..."
Qu Mao did not rush to inquire about the ingredients and ratio of gunpowder, but pointed to another black man beside Kong Ming, and asked, "Damn it! Kong Ming, is this a researcher?"
Without waiting for Kong Ming’s introduction, another black man said, “My lord, my subordinate is Zhongmou.
The subordinates conducted the experiment together with Master Kong Ming, but they were busy but did not help much. As a result, Master Kong Ming ignited the gunpowder and injured the fish in the pond, which became such a virtue.
Fortunately, the power of gunpowder is not very powerful, so neither the subordinates nor Lord Kong Ming are in danger of their lives.
The subordinates are a little worried about whether Master Kong Ming made a mistake in the formula and ratio. The subordinates and Master Kong Ming were burned by at least five taels of the gunpowder we prepared ourselves, but they were not seriously injured. The power of the gunpowder you introduced is completely different match it. "
Qu Mao also looked suspiciously at Kong Ming and Zhongmou, who had become blacks. Indeed, they were not seriously injured. At most, they were smoked and blackened, and their hair and eyebrows were not burnt.
Looking at this weird scene, Qu Mao asked: "The amount of five taels can only blow you two up like this? Are there any other injuries? Or have you recovered?"
Kong Ming said: "My lord, it is indeed about five taels of gunpowder. The subordinates prepared it by themselves according to the formula and ratio. There are no other obstacles around when it explodes.
By the way, there was still a burning pain at that time, and the subordinate drank a bottle of 50ml life essence to completely eliminate the burning sensation. "
Zhong Mou also said with some embarrassment: "By the way, my lord, this subordinate forgot to mention, and this subordinate also drank 50ml of life essence.
But even so, the power is too small, right? "
Qu Mao nodded, and said: "I have said before, the power of gunpowder, the first is to explode suddenly in a narrow space, and the second is to look at different formulas and ratios.
Kong Ming smiled and said: "My lord, it is really too simple, there are only three ingredients: saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur.
Qu Mao nodded and said: "This should be one of the most original formulas. To increase the power of gunpowder, it should be possible to change the formula and the ratio, but a comparative test must be carried out.
However, with this kind of gunpowder, you can basically enter the second stage directly, 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 suspiciously: "Damn it! I don't remember that Jidao Military University and Zhidao New Technology Research University established a The project research team, is the reverse research and development of the gunpowder formula and ratio, why did you two big guys come up with it yourself in the end?"
Kong Ming laughed a few times, and said: "Sir, isn't this subordinate happy to see Lie Xin, so he did the knife himself.
Master Zhongmou is purely a Chi Yu who was affected by the disaster, and has nothing to do with him. He just visited the experiment of his subordinates and was bombed along with him. "
Qu Mao said: "Oh! How do you say you are, Kong Ming?
Contact Meng De. Meng De is in charge of the second stage of gunpowder technology research, and mass-produces gunpowder of this formula. Although the power of this gunpowder is not strong, I estimate that the pits used to blow up trees during afforestation in Liandao should be It is easier than the residents of Greenwood Town digging holes with chisels.
Don’t stop the research on the formula and ratio in the first phase, Kong Ming, you don’t need to continue to do the experiment yourself, just leave it to the researchers.
The technological and industrial development of Yihou Territory cannot always be counted on me and you, 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 train the exclusive scientific research personnel of the Ministry of Science and Technology. , and the scientific research projects of your Ministry of Science and Technology are not limited by fields. You can study military science and technology, people's livelihood science and technology, and of course industrial science and technology.
So the Ministry of Science and Technology needs a large number of excellent scientific researchers, don't do nothing! "
Zhongmou cupped his hands and said: "Yes, my lord! The subordinates understand, and the subordinates of the Ministry of Science and Technology also found that it is not enough to rely on a few heroes alone, and a large number of grassroots scientific research personnel are needed. This subordinate will go to Zhidao New Technology Research University Recruit a group of experienced researchers to come back."
Qu Mao said: "Let's go as soon as possible, but before you go, I suggest you and Kong Ming take a shower first, and change your clothes before we talk."
After thinking for a while, Qu Mao said to Kong Ming: "Kong Ming, I'll ask Liu Sansi from the Administration Department to customize your goose sweater for you. — get out of the study.
Leave the second stage to Meng De, and you can prepare for the third stage of research and development in advance, that is, the production drawings of muskets and artillery that I have drawn for you.
The principle is to launch bullets through the propelling force of the gunpowder explosion. It is easier to produce results if the three stages are followed together. "
Kong Ming nodded and said: "Yes, my lord, this subordinate understands.
Please rest assured, my subordinates will go to the Wucheng Military Science and Technology Research Institute to inspect the development progress of the weapons and equipment of the special arms of each army after returning to the outlying islands to arrange work.
When you return, go directly to the United Islands, and use the lathe to develop the guns and artillery you mentioned, my lord. "
Qu Mao said: "Okay, let's take a bath first, I can't even recognize it."
(end of this chapter)