I opened a tavern in Datang/Datang: My peerless talent was exposed

However, looking back, did I get too excited just now?

But no matter what, it's all sprayed, this old Qiao looks like he has been with the court for a long time, his brain is twitching, if he sprays it, he sprays it!

Chapter 165 Demonstrating the Power of Gunpowder

After spraying Fang Xuanling, Zhang Nuo finally stood up calmly, then turned around and walked outside,

"Lao Li, Lao Qiao, come with me and show you how powerful this thing is!"

Li Shimin and Li Shimin's eyes immediately lit up when they heard this. This is a good idea. They were just thinking about how to speak.

After all, hearing is believing, seeing is believing, no matter how you talk about this thing, you still have to see and see to be the truth.

So he hurriedly followed behind Zhang Nuo and walked outside.

Li Shimin was happy now, and he was able to see new good things again. It was still an artifact that could open mountains and crack rocks. Even if Zhang Nuo said it was so scary, it could destroy cities in an instant, Li Shimin didn't care.

When the time comes, the formula of this thing will be top-secret, and the output will be under military control. Anyone who touches it will be killed.

Those who dare to covet this kind of important weapon of the country must be Xiao Xiaoxiao with a strange mind. For this kind of person, Li Shimin doesn't mind sending his whole family on the road to wipe out the roots.

The three of them strolled to the river, where there were many large and small stones, like a rocky beach.

During the dry season in winter, many large rocks that were once hidden under the water were exposed. Now it is the most suitable for demonstrating the power of gunpowder.

Zhang Nuo wasn't pretentious either, since he was going to demonstrate anyway, he might as well explain it clearly.

So Zhang Nuo directly exchanged a small amount of gunpowder, and then explained it to Lao Li,

"Old Li, look, this is what I call gunpowder, doesn't it look ordinary?"

Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling came over to take a look. It really had a faint smell of saltpeter, and it was ground very finely, even finer than the white flour eaten at home. I don't know how it was made.

Zhang Nuo first sprinkled a little bit on a stone,

"Look, this thing is afraid of water, tide, and fire, especially fire, even if there is only a little spark!"

After speaking, he stretched a freshly lit incense stick to the side of the small rub of gunpowder,

"Zi..."

Li Shimin and the two of them saw very clearly that they had just touched each other, and that small rub of gunpowder instantly ignited, and the speed was simply faster than anything else.

And along with the burning, there are bursts of pungent blue smoke coming out!

Zhang Nuo saw the two of them watching intently, and patiently explained,

"Well, this is how gunpowder burns in the open air and in a spacious place. Therefore, if this thing is really made in a workshop, you can't be too careful. If there is such a spark, the whole workshop will be gone!"

Li Shimin nodded solemnly. It seems that this thing is not that simple, not to mention the difficulty of making it, but it is laborious to preserve it.

Before Li Shimin could speak, Zhang Nuo took the initiative to find a big rock, then took out a hammer and a brazing iron, and began to dig a hole clangingly.

Not long after, a small hole that could only fit two fingers in and was only one palm deep was opened.

Zhang Nuo carefully obtained a bamboo tube, poured a tube of gunpowder into it, carefully stuffed it into the small hole, and left the lead wire long.

Turning to look at Lao Li with a curious face, Zhang Nuo said angrily,

"Back back, at least fifty steps back, this thing is more powerful than you think in your head, and it will definitely be filled with stones later, don't hit someone for no reason!"

Li Shimin was exceptionally good at what he didn't understand, especially with Zhang Nuo, he knew that Zhang Nuo's life must be in danger if he said that.

Because if it's just a general embarrassment, Zhang Nuo must be eager to dig a hole for him to jump in. This kind of thing that can see him make a fool of himself is definitely the one that Zhang Nuo is most interested in.

Fang Xuanling was taken aback by Zhang Nuo's cautious look, but she murmured to herself, this thing looks nothing more than that, is it really that powerful?

But in fact, he didn't need to think about it any more. Zhang Nuo saw that the two of them had already stayed far away in a good manner, so he immediately lit the long fuse, then turned and ran away.

Just jumping up and down to Lao Li's side, before he could speak, he heard a muffled sound!

To be honest, it was also the first time for Zhang Nuo to do this kind of thing, and he added less material, and didn't dare to make too much, but the muffled sound of the explosion was still like a low-pitched drumbeat, hitting heavily on the ground. In the mouth of the person, even the heartbeat seems to have missed a beat.

Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling looked palely at the big rock not far away that was still there just now, it was completely blown to pieces right in front of their eyes, and pieces of small stones were flying all over the sky.

There are even a few pieces the size of eggs, which have already flown to his feet!

If it weren't for them standing far away, it would not be uncommon for them to smash people's hands and feet with their strength.

Fang Xuanling, who just thought that he didn't have to stand so far away, broke out in a cold sweat, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, he listened to people's persuasion to eat enough, thanks to the fact that he didn't stubbornly say to stand closer and look at it just now, otherwise He's probably already lying down.

He paid attention to it, not only the power of the explosion was astonishing, but also the speed and force of the collapsing rubble were astonishing.

Just from the strength of the collapsing stones, we can see how amazing the explosion was just now.

Zhang Nuo is not surprised, as long as nothing happened, he saw his little friend commit suicide when he was a child, stuff a lot of gunpowder from firecrackers into a bottle, and forcefully turn it into an earthen grenade , I didn’t throw it too far when I finally threw it, and I hurt myself and my friends!

Now this power is quite normal!

Zhang Nuo waited for Lao Li to slow down, and after his face turned pale, he dragged him slowly past the incident!

The big rock that stood by the river without changing for thousands of years has been smashed to pieces at this moment, and the biggest rock left on the spot is probably not as big as a human head.

The surrounding area is even more profusely covered with freshly exploded rubble of various sizes!

This made Li Shimin's scalp tingle, this thing is really powerful!

He just saw that what Xiao Zhang put in was really just a small rub, and it had such amazing power.

Then if you get tens of hundreds of catties, pour it in front of the city gate, not to mention the city gate, I'm afraid the gate building and the city wall will not be able to withstand it!

Li Shimin finally understood why this little brother Zhang had been hesitant to hand it over!

He and Fang Xuanling have been concealing their identities. If something happens with this thing, brother Xiao Zhang must be involved?This brother has been worried that he will rebel!

Moreover, I am afraid that this thing cannot be explained clearly in one or two words. It needs a special craftsman to learn and make it, and the choice of the person is also a problem.

I thought it was too simple!

Chapter 166 Conditions of Cooperation

The three of Zhang Nuo strolled back home again, Zhang Nuo naturally sat down on the sofa in a relaxed state, but Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling were still thinking about the scene just now in silence.

For them, this scene of breaking mountains and cracking rocks, and the sky falling apart is a bit too scary!

They never thought that such methods were prepared by manpower, and that manpower could achieve this level?What is the difference between that and the fairy gods in the sky?

If such a magical weapon can really be produced, wouldn't the iron walls of the enemy country become rubble?

But just as Li Shimin was about to speak excitedly, Zhang Nuo raised his hand to stop him, and then said seriously,

"Lao Li, don't talk about it. Even if I want to tell the court about this top-secret formula, you, a royal family member, can't get involved. You should choose a proper official to tell me seriously after you return to Chang'an, and come back after you understand how to deal with the matter." Talk to me!"

Li Shimin was so choked by Zhang Nuo's words that he didn't know how to answer!

Talk to officials?Let's talk about it, who would dare to make such a big deal without him nodding in the end?

It means that it is up to him to decide in the end, why should he make such a detour!

For the first time, he felt that he was tired of hiding his identity, but he had been hiding it for so long, and he really couldn't bear to give up like this, so let's wait until the time is right before speaking again!

However, let's not talk about the gunpowder formula for the time being, just talk about the mining issue!

Thinking of this, Li Shimin hurried over and said,

"Brother, as soon as this gunpowder formula is mentioned, I will talk to you in detail after I go back and ask it clearly. Don't worry, Your Majesty is not a person who takes things arbitrarily, and there will be rewards!"

"I don't think there is any shortage of money, and the title will be obtained next year. Why don't you mention the rank of the Martial Officer. This is more in line with your wishes. You don't have to go to court, and you still have a salary!"

Zhang Nuo immediately laughed when he heard this, patted Lao Li on the shoulder and said with a smile,

"You still understand me, it's good to have a rank, and you can get a salary without working. I like this thing the most!"

Li Shimin kept complaining in his heart that this brother Zhang didn't want to make progress, but he said with a smile on his mouth,

"You and I are of the same heart, how can Brother Wei not know your temperament! But this iron mine matter, my brother still has to explain to Brother Wei, is this business going to be done or not?"

Zhang Nuo stroked his chin, pondered for a while before saying seriously,

"Old Li, this business can indeed be done, but there are a few conditions that I have to explain to you first!"

Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and he nodded without hesitation.

"Speak, brother!"

"First of all, the documents for iron ore and iron smelting are naturally handled by you, Lao Li. Do you have any objections to this?"

"No, this is what it should be!"

"Secondly, you have to help me get a document for the trial production of armor and weapons. At that time, I want to change the costumes of all the sergeants in the village! This, Lao Li, can you do it?"

Li Shimin was overjoyed, he didn't expect that this brother is so good, he has already agreed to this matter before he even opened his mouth, and he must agree to it naturally!

This is simply to help him save money. It is nothing more than a document, and it couldn't be easier for him.

If it was someone else who wanted to get [-] armored and sharp warriors outside Chang'an City, they would have to be wiped out by the imperial court at the very beginning.

But if this army was built by the emperor himself, then there must be nothing wrong with it!

Li Shimin was not worried at all that Zhang Nuo would rebel, not to mention the friendship between the two, just that the ten thousand soldiers were dispatched from various guards, and they were still under the command of Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, and Yu Chigong. It is impossible to rebel.

So, this is tantamount to getting a troop that is about to be equipped with new weapons for nothing. How can you refuse such a good thing?

However, Li Shimin is also a thoughtful person. He was obviously as happy as something in his heart, and he pretended to be embarrassed and said,

"I can't guarantee the second item. After all, the documents for the trial production of armor and weapons have to be signed by His Majesty. Even though he is a relative of the emperor, it will take some effort."

Fang Xuanling was stunned, what the fuck, Your Majesty is completely shameless!

What is not guaranteed?What does it mean to spend a little effort?

This kind of documents are all written by the servants and brought over, as long as His Majesty picks up the ink pen to approve it, it is not guaranteed?Is this just a little effort?

However, Fang Xuanling could only complain secretly in his stomach, there was no way to say this, this was his own boss, and if he lost face to the boss, then don't even think about messing around.

So Fang Xuanling obediently shut his mouth and stayed aside, and continued to listen to the two chatting. He still has to pay attention to these things. After all, these things are not trivial, even if they are placed in the court, they are worthy of serious discussion. .

Zhang Nuo doesn't care what Lao Li does. Anyway, Lao Li agreed, and if these conditions are met, he will naturally start to work. If they are not satisfied, he will definitely not do it. Not to mention the money will not be earned, but he will also make a mess. .

"The third condition is the simplest. You have to provide me with manpower for mining. I can teach the people in my village to smelt iron and steel. However, it is better not to use the manpower in the village for drudgery such as mining. !"

Li Shimin agreed to this point without hesitation, just kidding, so many slave laborers are raised to eat for nothing, not to mention Zhang Nuo is reluctant, and he is also reluctant to let these soldiers under his command go to mines!

Thinking of this, he had an idea and turned his head to look at Fang Xuanling!

Fang Xuanling suddenly felt that something was wrong, what kind of bad move did this master think of?He lost the bet but the craftsmen, there were carpenters and blacksmiths, but no slave labor!

"Old Qiao, didn't you lose the bet? I don't want the glazed lion ball, so I will send it to Brother Zhang as a slave laborer?"

Fang Xuanling was taken aback, is this the sun coming out from the west?Your Majesty still doesn't want treasures?

Although Li Shimin is not the kind of gluttonous person who wants all the treasures he sees, nor is he the kind of person who pursues luxury, but Li Shimin has a very bad habit, that is, either he doesn't care or doesn't like it, but whatever he likes If he wants to buy something or something that belongs to him, he must do everything possible to get it!

But now His Majesty doesn't want it anymore?

But, it doesn't matter, it's better, it's nothing more than slave labor, he can find a way to spend some money to get it together, after all, the money can be earned back, and the slave labor can be bought back, but there is only one glazed lion ball!

So he hurriedly agreed,

"Don't worry about this, the slave labor will be delivered with the craftsman in the next few days, and there will be no delay!"

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, but Zhang Nuo was a little curious. After all, what is the glazed lion ball?Could it be some precious artwork, how can it be so magical?

Chapter 167 Wholesale of Glass

Zhang Nuo has always been straightforward in front of his friends, and seeing Lao Li and Lao Qiao like this, it seems that there is nothing to avoid, so he asked directly,

"You two, what kind of good thing is this glazed lion ball that you are talking about, can you show me?"

Fang Xuanling smiled when he heard the words, because he didn't speak well before, he slightly disliked the brother of His Majesty, and was thinking about how to mend the relationship, so he hurriedly said,

"Why not!"

After speaking, he took out a beautiful purse from his waist, and placed a glass ball the size of a quail egg in front of Zhang Nuo.

Zhang Nuo looked at the so-called "Glass Lion Ball" in front of him, and his whole body was not well. His expression was as if he had eaten shit. Then he looked at Lao Li with a resentful expression and said,

"Old Li, how can you say that you are also a wealthy businessman, and in terms of status, you are even a member of the royal family. You made a bet with someone, and you are thinking about such a thing?"

Fang Xuanling was not happy when he heard it, what is "such a thing"?

He managed to get this from a merchant in the Western Regions. Such a round glazed lion ball is rare!