Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

The iron-clad official of Yangzhou Liushui.

Centennial Roots Ancient Well Lane,

Only the Zhang family can stand tall;

In the night I saw the wind and thunder again,

The child cried out in fright and broke his guts. "

After Chen Lang sang a song, Guo Ye said to himself: "I know the Zhang family in Gujing Lane, which has been standing for a hundred years. But what is Fengleihou referring to? Could it be the group of bastards who collect protection fees? "

"That's right, what Fengleihou was talking about is the Fengleitang, which is dominated by tigers and dragons in the thin West Lake, secretly collecting heavy taxes from merchants. This Fengleitang is really powerful. Sir, do you know why our Salt Gang is jealous of them, but dare not take it lightly?" Go ashore and enter the city, and share a share with them?"

Guo Ye shook his head to express his ignorance.

Chen Lang said: "Isn't it because Fengleitang and these people are a bunch of desperate guys, and what they are best at is playing with firearms and gunpowder with you. As long as any painting boat dares not to pay ten out of three protection fees, hmph, they will be watched by Fengleitang In the end, it will definitely blow up the painting boat and burn it to pieces."

"Gunpowder? Firearms???"

Guo Ye opened his mouth wide, and shouted as if he saw a ghost: "Is there explosives in this era? This is unscientific!!!"

Chapter 777

In Guo Ye's impression, the time when black gunpowder, one of the four great inventions, really appeared should not be the current Zhenguan Dynasty.

According to historical records, in 808 A.D., that is, in the late Tang Dynasty, the alchemist Qing Xuzi first created the "Volume Fire Alum Method", and unintentionally extracted black powder.This is the date when black powder first appeared in front of the world recognized by Chinese academic circles.

As for the use of black gunpowder in the military, it also began in the late Tang Dynasty. At that time, people used catapults to throw stones. After igniting the gunpowder bag, they threw it out to burn the enemy. This is the most primitive artillery.

Later, people wrapped the ball-shaped gunpowder near the head of the arrow shaft, and after lighting the fuse, they shot the gunpowder out with bows and arrows to burn the enemy.There are also gunpowder, poison, plus some bitumen, tung oil, etc., smashed together to make poisonous balls, and after being lit, shoot them with bows and arrows, killing the enemy is the later "ten thousand enemies".

In the Song Dynasty, people filled the gunpowder in the bamboo tube, with a small "directional rod" tied behind the gunpowder, igniting the fire nitrate on the fire tube, causing the gunpowder in the tube to burn rapidly, generating a forward thrust, making it fly to the enemy's formation and explode. , which is the world's first gunpowder rocket.Later, muskets and guns were invented. These are primitive tube-shaped firearms made of bamboo tubes, and they are the ancestors of modern guns.

As for whether black gunpowder appeared before Qing Xuzi, an alchemist in the late Tang Dynasty, the answer is yes, but at least the power is not as great as that obtained by the "submerged fire and alum method", and it is nothing more than a trivial matter.

And now the kind of people who like to toss gunpowder the most are Taoist priests, that is, the so-called Taoist alchemists. They use sulfur, saltpeter and other substances to make alchemy, which occasionally cause explosions.

For example, Sun Simiao, whom Guo Ye is familiar with, Yuan Tiangang, and even Li Chunfeng's little bastard, all use sulfur and saltpeter to make alchemy.Especially Li Chunfeng, who is a master of alchemy, is often blown to the point of burning his hair and eyebrows.

To sum up, according to the historical evolution, gunpowder at this time is still limited to small-scale alchemy. As for its application to the military, it is still 200 years away.

but,

Now, Guo Ye has heard from Chen Lang himself that the Fenglei Hall, which is entrenched in Yangzhou Slender West Lake and collects protection fees, has actually used gunpowder to blow up boats and kill people to create terrorist incidents. How could he not be shocked?

Seeing Guo Ye's astonishment, Chen Lang couldn't help lowering his eyebrows and sighed: "It is precisely because Fengleitang is relying on the power of gunpowder that our Salt Gang dare not go ashore easily and compete with them for food. Think about it, we The disciples of the Salt Gang wield long knives and wield sticks. How many people can survive under the power of gunpowder? How many people come and die. It is also because of the fierce reputation of Fenglei Hall and the fact that Yangzhou is appointed every year. Lord Inspector sent him to pay tribute, that's why the previous Inspectors of Yangzhou turned a blind eye and let them continue to occupy the Slender West Lake."

After hearing this, Guo Ye didn't say anything, but he felt a burst of emotion in his heart, is the gunpowder of Fengleitang really so powerful?Then why is there no record in the historical books?This is a full 200 years away.It seems that Fengleitang should not be underestimated, it is necessary to collect more information about them.

Guo Ye is not ignorant of the formula of black powder. The easiest way is to mix sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal in a certain proportion.Because this thing is no longer a secret in the later generations of the Internet.

When he was writing "Ji Xiao's New Book", he deliberately concealed the formula, just because he was worried that because of the formula's publication, it would be used by people with intentions to cause turmoil, and eventually the history would be tampered with beyond recognition.

He didn't expect that Fenglei Hall, who came out of the boundary of Yangzhou suddenly, knew how to develop black powder, and even used it in bombing ships to kill people and create terrorist incidents.

His first reaction now is not to remove the cancerous Fengleitang, on the contrary, he now has only two words for this Fengleitang who can make gunpowder and use it in military affairs: talent!

Add four words: talent is rare!

He thought imaginatively, if he took the Fenglei Hall under his command and then sent them to the Xichuan Army or to the surprise army led by Miji, it would not be a bad idea to create a special unit that uses gunpowder as a means of combat. Not a surprise.

Of course, he wasn't overly happy, he never saw the power of the gunpowder in Fengleitang, and now he only listened to Chen Lang's one-sided words, so he couldn't just listen to what he heard, and seeing is believing.

Maybe Chen Lang was exaggerating, maybe the gunpowder in Fengleitang was just a little bit of a firecracker during the New Year, not as powerful as the gunpowder 200 years later?

However, at this time, he has somewhat grown his mind and kept a thought, and he must pay attention to the matter of Fengleitang at that time.

But, it seems that now is not the time.

Immediately, he prevaricated to Chen Lang: "Chen Duwei, I understand your thoughts, and I heard what you said just now. But let's postpone the matter of Fenglei Hall for now. Look, I am in a mess right now. It hasn't been tidied up yet. How about we tidy up this Fenglei Hall after we've worked hard?"

Although Guo Ye didn't make a clear statement, Chen Lang could tell that Guo Ye was a little moved by what he heard.This is exactly what he wants to achieve.

He also expressed his understanding of the postponement. After all, the most difficult case in front of him has not yet been solved, and it is impossible for Guo Ye to be distracted and provoke Fengleitang again.

So, he nodded with a smile and said: "Okay, after the immediate troubles are resolved, Chen will arrange the Fenglei Hall with Guo Inspector. But Guo Inspector, again, Feng Kui's body is hidden in Zhechong Duwei. The mansion has been there for a few days, if we delay it any longer, it will inevitably rot and stink. Why don't we simply remove the corpse and bury him in peace?"

Guo Ye was tangled and hesitant when he heard the words, but in the end he shook his head and denied: "Wait a little longer, wait for another two days, it's not the time to bury Feng Kui yet. As long as Feng Kui's burial makes a noise, I'm afraid the Zhang family will Bian really has nothing to worry about. Wait for another two days, and wait for the news from the eldest grandson Yumo. Chen Duwei, tell your brothers to be patient for another two days."

Now that Guo Ye said so, Chen Lang had no choice but to nod. After all, now that the news of Feng Kui's death is being kept secret, he can take the initiative to attract people from the Zhang family, let them kill and silence them, and finally fall into the trap. This is what Chen Lang is happy to see happen.

Afterwards, he exchanged a few more words of greeting, and then he resigned happily and left the study.

For the next time, Guo Ye sat alone in the study, silently thinking about the shocking news that Chen Lang sent today.

Wind Thunder Hall,

The huge profits of the Slender West Lake Fengyue industry,

And black powder,

If all of this was as consistent as what Chen Lang said, it would undoubtedly be exciting.

Obviously, he was moved again!

It wasn't until dusk, when it was time for dinner, that Wu Xiuxiu happily returned to the mansion. Zhang Jiujin and Wang Bajin, who were following her, were already carrying big and small bags, looking tired.

Must be tired from shopping.

Going shopping with a woman is originally a difficult physical work.

After Guo Ye accompanied Wu Xiuxiu to finish dinner, he stayed in the small garden in the backyard for a while, and returned to the bedroom together until dark, ready to go to bed.

At night, the young couple naturally had another vigorous human-making campaign.

Just after the friendly match ended, Guo Ye was leaning on the head of the bed enjoying the peace after the spring tide, when suddenly he heard the knocking sound of the small door in the backyard.

Apparently there was another person who kept going all night and broke into the backyard from the front yard of the yamen to look for him.

His brows could not help but twist into a small pimple, and he thought, Grandma's, it happens every time, could something be wrong again?

At this time, the hasty footsteps were already approaching the door, and Liu Zhenxuan's familiar shout sounded: "Master Hou, something has happened! Tonight, a group of unidentified men in black climbed over the wall and entered Zhechong Duwei's mansion." , trying to break into the dungeon and hijack the 'Feng Kui' we prepared early in the morning!"

Bass~

Guo Ye immediately jumped out of bed when he heard the words, and shouted excitedly outside the door with his bare buttocks naked: "Zhenxuan, you mean they couldn't hold back, and finally came to attack the captain's mansion to kill 'Feng Kui'?"

Liu Zhenxuan said: "It should be like this. The other party's group is all heading for the dungeon, obviously for the sake of 'Feng Kui'."