Late March, noon.

Boom boom...

At the Xicheng Science and Technology Institute, a thunderous explosion sounded, causing two houses to be blown up and 20 staff members to be killed or wounded.

Ma Jun, director of the Academy of Science and Technology, reported to Lu Bu after learning about the situation.

In the garden.

Lu Bu held Fang Tian's halberd and practiced martial arts with Li Yuanba.

Standing next to him was Zhang Feng and a team of Dragon Guard soldiers.

After listening to Ma Jun's report, Lu Bu stood with his halberd and said, "What did you say?" Explode? ”

"Yes.. Yes, two... Two houses were bombed, twenty people were killed or wounded, and... There are also a lot of medicinal herbs, too... They were all burned down. Ma Jun stammered back.

Lu Bu was overjoyed and hurriedly went to the Xicheng Science and Technology Institute with Ma Jun.

When I arrived at the place, I saw that the two houses in the north chamber were all blown up, and the neighboring houses were also affected, and scattered sparks were splashed and filled with gunsmoke.

"That's right, that's what it tastes like..." Lu Bu came to the scene, sniffed, and smelled a strong smell of gunpowder.

The scene in front of him gave him hope for making gunpowder.

If you can attack the enemy with the power of blowing up two houses, the effect can be imagined. will be even more terrifying than Li Yuanba, who is infinitely powerful. The armies of Xu and Yang were completely transformed.

"Zhang Feng."

"Yes."

Lu Bu turned his head, looked at Zhang Feng, and said, "Transfer another hundred soldiers to guard the Science and Technology Institute, no matter who it is, they will not be allowed to enter or exit." It also includes you and Ma Jun, when something is reported to me, Ma Jun will convey it to the soldiers, the soldiers will convey it to you, and you will convey it to me. ”

"No."

Hearing this, Ma Jun was a little unhappy.

Lu Bu also noticed it and explained: "Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to distrust you. The appearance of gunpowder will make the world shake, and it must be well protected. Even Zhang Feng, the deputy commander of the Dragon Guard, is forbidden to enter and exit, you can understand it, this is a matter of principle. There is also the Institute of Science and Technology, which can be a bit small and boring for you and the workers. Don't worry, I will send an order to the Ministry of Industry to expand the Science and Technology Institute, build gardens, pavilions, and internal markets, just like you are in the outside world. What do you think? ”

"Lord... The lord doesn't have to break the bank, this... That's good. Ma Jun was relieved.

Lu Bu smiled: "Don't worry about the cost. You can make gunpowder, it is a great achievement, not to mention the expansion of science and technology institutes, even if you build ten more science and technology institutes, I will not frown. ”

"Thanks... Thank you. ”

Ma Jun did not refuse.

If you can expand the science and technology institute, there are gardens, pavilions, internal markets or something, and it is good to relax in your spare time.

Walking around the scene, Lu Bu asked, "Do you know how gunpowder is made now?" ”

"Know... Know. Affair... After the incident came out, I asked... I asked the injured workers, the gunpowder was made... The ingredients are saltpeter, sulfur, charcoal, mixed ... Mix it up and use it with... Ignite with fire, it will burn ... It burns fast. But if you will... Seal them off... Enclosed in an iron box, just... will cause an explosion. But... However, the specific dosage, I... We don't know yet, because when... There were a lot of them in the house at the time, no... It exploded inadvertently. ”

"Good... I'm very happy with this progress. Your next task is to figure out the dosage of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. I will also order Xu Yang and the two states to buy a large number of materials to make gunpowder. ”

"Yes."

After giving the order, Lu Bu left happily.

Walk down the street.

Zhang Feng still didn't understand, and asked, "Lord, what is gunpowder?" ”

Lu Bu covered Zhang Feng's mouth, looked left and right, and said solemnly: "You remember, from now on, you are not allowed to mention these two words again." It is also forbidden to disclose to others the materials used to make gunpowder. If you accidentally mentioned it.... ”

"Don't worry, the lord will never mention it again in the future." Without waiting for Lu Bu to finish speaking, Zhang Feng assured.

"Okay, I trust you."

Lu Bu thought about it, but he was still not at ease, and advised: "I'll tell you again, don't mention anything about gunpowder, and try to cover up the explosion of the Science and Technology Institute, so that it can't be spread out." ”

"Yes, the Admiral understands."

Zhang Feng also knew that the matter was serious, so he didn't dare to ask again.

After coming to the Department of the Interior, Lu Bu found Xiao He to discuss the expansion of the Science and Technology Institute.

"Lord, the Science and Technology Institute covers an area of sixty acres, has seven courtyards, and a giant playground, isn't it enough to use it?" Xiao He has always been thrifty and does not want to spend unjust money.

Lu Bu sat down and said: "Ma Jun has developed an automatic ladder, a pumping machine, and a three-bow crossbow, which are being manufactured in large quantities, of course, it will be expanded, and the scale of the expansion cannot be less than one hundred acres, the speed must be fast, and it cannot be delayed." ”

"How much does it cost?"

"Father-in-law, we're not short of money now, can you be generous? Like you... Do the two states of Xu and Yang still want to develop? The establishment of the Academy of Science and Technology is aimed at inventing and improving weapons that can be used in warfare, and we must pay attention to it! ”

Perhaps because he had a lot of money in his hand, Xiao He no longer argued with Lu Bu, and responded: "Okay, I'll tell the Construction Division later, and start expanding." ”

Lu Budao: "It's best to let Lu Ban, the waiter of the Ministry of Engineering, plan and let the Construction Division expand." Then find an opportunity to move Lu Ban's position up a little and appoint him as the secretary of the Ministry of Industry. ”

"No."

Lu Ban and Xiao He have been friends for many years, Lu Bu values Lu Ban and reuses it, of course Xiao He has no opinion.

After the expansion was decided, Lu Bu went to the military aircraft department of Chen Palace again.

Xu Shu and Zhang Liang are all busy.

Chen Gong led a group of people to draw a map.

"What are these maps?"

"My lord, this is a map of the thirteen states and counties in the world, down to each county, each village and town, there are detailed records, so that when fighting in the future, the enemy's position can be accurately analyzed." Chen Gong replied.

"I'm glad to see you so diligent." Lu Bu said with relief.

"My lord, Berwyn... I also want to enter the military aircraft department, ask me to ask the lord, is it feasible? Zhang Liang leaned over.

Hearing Liu Bowen's name, Lu Bu felt a headache.

Xu Shu and Chen Gong looked at each other and persuaded, "My lord, let's let Berwyn enter the military aircraft department." ”

"Yes, there are few people in the Military Aircraft Department, and I urgently need his help." Zhang Liang also said.

Lu Bu hesitated for a while, and said to Zhang Liang: "You tell him that there is as much effort as there is a reward, if he can really come, I will reuse it, and don't be too tired, I will walk around every day, inspect the Wuying Palace, Wenxian Pavilion, military camps, etc., and say something insightful during the court." Don't always be perfunctory. ”

"Yes, Berwyn already knows that he is wrong, and he will correct it..." Zhang Liang said good things vigorously.

Lu Bu also agreed.

After all, Liu Bowen is a talent, so it's not a pity.

(End of chapter)