Xu Meng said: "You are a fool, Brother Chao Gai gave us the task to try the reaction ability of the two of us, I want to see if we lack the heart and eyes, do not know how to use our brains, beat people and do not leave, waiting for someone to arrest you and let my brother lead people." ”

Li Kui is not stupid, as soon as he said it, he understood, the two of them staggered into the alley next to them, and Ruan Xiaoqi arranged for two villagers to answer and send them back to the village.

Ruan Xiaoqi was still watching nearby, and sure enough, reinforcements came shortly after Li Kui and Xu Meng left, and at first more than 20 people were all rabble. Immediately after that, the thunder arrived.

Tang Niu'er became a panda eye, his teeth fell out, and his speech leaked, "Lei Doutou, you bite me to call the shots." ”

Lei Heng's eyebrows furrowed, everyone in Yuncheng knew that Tang Niu'er's dog meat restaurant was covered by thunder, and he was actually smashed.

"Who did it, he dared to smash the store in broad daylight, is there any Wang Fa in Yuncheng County." Lei Heng roared in the store.

The guy next to him also said: "These two guys don't give money after eating and smash the store, I hope Lei Dutou will call the shots for us." ”

Lei Heng asked, "Where did the bold thief come from?" ”

The guy said: "It's from Dongxi Village, and there are two people who have been discounted and their arms are buckled in Dongxi Village." ”

"This." Lei Heng pondered. Chao Gai of Dongxi Village is a bull fork character, and he has nothing to do with a character like Tang Niu'er, why did he smash his shop, he must have stolen a dog to Dongxi Village, but this matter can't have anything to do with himself.

Lei Heng glared fiercely: "Tang Niu'er, tell me quickly, are you doing something that you can't see people." ”

Tang Niu'er scolded secretly, "Your mother, why don't you say it when you eat dog meat every day." But he didn't dare to say it, so he had to say: "I just went to Dongxi Village to steal two dogs, it's not a big deal, obviously they made a big fuss in Dongxi Village." ”

There are more and more people gathering outside the door to watch the excitement, and the people are pointing, everyone knows that this store was smashed because of stealing dogs.

Lei Heng didn't know what to do, so he didn't say much, and immediately took the capture and left.

It didn't take long for the county to go viral, Tang Niuer's dog meat shop was full of stolen dogs, and today he actually stole it to Chao Gai in Dongxi Village, which deserved to be unlucky. As for why this dog meat shop that relies on stealing dogs has existed for so long, it is entirely because of the protection of Song Abshiji and Lei Heng.

Song Jiang's face turned green when he heard the news, he was a master who cherished reputation more than anything, he slapped the table and Lei Heng was angry, Tang Niu'er was Song Jiang's helper, this is true, but Song Jiang just asked him to help find out the news of the rivers and lakes, and arranged for Lei Heng to take care of Tang Niuer's shop for fear that someone would make trouble, but he didn't expect that this Tang Niu'er would actually use stolen dogs to kill meat in order to make more money.

Not to mention Song Jiang and them, just say that Li Kui and Xu Meng happily jumped back to Dongxi Village to find Chao Gai's brother to give orders.

Liu Tang introduced it again, this time in addition to Li Kui and Xu Meng, there were fifty-five other men, including thirty woodcutters and twenty-five hunters, each with a better stature, and they were all rare good soldiers when they were trained.

In the backyard of the Chao family, the wine banquet is laid out, of course, everything is simple, basically a pot of mutton soup and a few jars of good wine.

Li Kui is crazy personally, he doesn't want to die when he drinks, Chao Gai arranged for Liu Tang to look at him, and he was not afraid of making trouble. Xu Meng was much calmer, and Chao Gai came over with a wine bowl, "Brother Xu, come, brother respects you." ”

Xu Meng was flattered and hurriedly did it.

Chao Gai said: "I have seen your lying cow cannon, cast iron, using medicinal stones to shoot iron sand, I don't know how far it can hit." ”

"Brother is really interested in this?" Xu Meng was a little unconvinced.

"This is still false, I'm very interested in this, the Lying Cow Cannon is a big killing weapon, if it is used in large quantities to deal with the cavalry, it is completely devastating, Brother Xu Meng is a talent." Chao cover.

Xu Meng didn't eat anymore, so he knelt on the ground: "Just by my brother's words, my Xu Meng's little life is yours." Xu Meng was moved to tears.

Chao Gai was a little at a loss, "This, this, what are you doing, hurry up, everyone is eating." ”

Everyone looked over, and Chao Gai hurriedly pulled Xu Meng up and said, "Everyone continue to drink, and Brother Xu and I will go and talk about something." ”

In the main hall, there are two people, Chao Gai and Xu Meng.

Xu Meng said: "My family has been making firecrackers for three generations, to my generation is unwilling to continue to do, I have long heard that there are firearms in the forbidden army is very powerful, I have been studying since I was sixteen years old, the original rich family tossed poor, and researched out the Lying Cow Cannon, which can hit dozens of iron beads larger than soybean grains for three or four hundred steps. ”

"Have you tested the relationship between the distance of the cannon firing the iron bead and the medicine stone?" Chao Gai asked.

Xu Meng said: "I have calculated, half a catty of medicine can beat fifty iron beads to three hundred steps, and eight taels of medicine can hit four hundred steps." ”

"Oh, what about lethality, have you tested it?"

Xu Meng said: "Due to limited financial resources, it is impossible to do a detailed test, but I took some straw and put clothes on the test. The killing distance of half a catty of medicine is only 200 steps, and the killing distance of eight taels of medicine is 300 steps. ”

Chao Gai said: "It's already great, as long as you are not heavily armored to deal with the infantry that charges intensively, you will definitely be able to fight the falling flowers, let's go and see your Lying Niu Cannon." ”

Xu Meng's lying cow cannon let Chao Gai hide in the dark room, the two came to the dark room, Chao Gai watched carefully, the cannon was only more than two feet long, the caliber was two inches, the muzzle was thin, the tail was thick, and there was an iron hoop on it. Underneath there is a shelf of hardwood piers with four handles on it. The cover was measured with a meter ruler, 65 centimeters long and 60 millimeters in diameter.

Chao Gai moved it up and tried it: "The weight is heavy, at least one hundred and fifty-six pounds." Improved, the gun body is made lighter, made thinner, and the caliber is smaller, so that the range and power will increase. Cast with fine fine iron or steel to reduce the risk of explosion. In addition, I will give you this new meter ruler, and you should measure it accurately to the smallest grid, which is the millimeter. ”

Xu Meng looked at Chao Gai strangely: "It turns out that the owner of the village is the real expert." ”

"I've also played this, I understand it theoretically, but I don't understand it in practice, you have to be responsible for everything, I will pay for it and build a yard two miles away next to your ironsmith, you specialize in making artillery, what do you say." Chao Gai asked.

Xu Meng said: "This is very expensive, and the progress will not be fast." ”

Chao Gai said: "I will allocate you five blacksmiths, five gunpowder craftsmen, five small workers, five bankers who are responsible for safety, you can use the iron of the ironsmith as you like, coke, charcoal, sulfur, saltpeter, etc., you make a list of these purchases, and I will arrange for people to purchase them immediately." ”

Xu Meng felt like a dream, his feet were soft on the ground, as a technician who loves research, it feels better to give him research materials than to give him a hundred beauties.

"Okay, everything is arranged by the owner."

Chao Gai nodded with satisfaction, "Let's talk about your salary again, and if you have any requirements, just ask." ”

Xu Meng thought for a while and said, "When I came, Brother Liu Tang left seven yuan for my family, which is enough to buy a cow." My father and mother saw me go, and they didn't know how happy to hide. It doesn't matter if you have a salary or not, you must not eat too badly every day, and it is best to eat meat several times a month. ”

Obviously, this guy has tossed the family enough, and his parents can't wait for him to leave quickly, and life is not good.

"Don't worry, there are enough fish and meat every day, but you can't eat fat and don't work. The treatment will give you a high standard, with a settling-in allowance of 50 yuan, an annual salary of 50 yuan, and a bonus calculated separately. It's just that you can't run around outside in the future, and you can't show off your research results without my permission, which means that all of this has to be kept secret, understand? Chao Gai said.

Xu Meng said: "Don't worry, Liu Tang said when he recruited people, and all actions are under command." ”

"Do a good job, Brother Xu, my brother won't treat you badly." Chao Gai talked to Xu Meng about some artillery improvements, and then returned to the front to continue eating.

Li Kui's ability to drink is almost innate, this person has not followed Dai Zong's pickled cell boss at this time, and he is very simple except for being a little rude.

Li Kui was about to quarrel with someone as soon as he was drunk, pulling a banker, and he had to ask people to do a bowl in one mouthful, Chao Gai couldn't help but shake his head, this guy is fierce, but it is not easy to control.

"Tie Niu, come to me, let's drink three bowls." Chao Gai beckoned Li Kui over, and took a chicken leg and handed it to him, "You eat this, such a big man eats a lot." ”

Li Kui was not polite, and ate it in three bites, "How does my brother know that I Tie Niu eats a lot." ”

"Of course I do, because we're both big guys. Look at your appearance, you rarely eat enough, since you come to me, you will eat enough every day, of course, you have to do a good job, and if you don't do a good job, be careful to hit the board. Chao Gai laughed. Chao Gai made people pour wine and Li Kui drank three bowls in a row, which were all low-alcohol wines, and the degree was very low.

"Haha, I'm thick and thick, I'm not afraid of hitting the board."

Chao Gai said: "I heard Brother Liu Tang say that the iron bull is invincible all over Yishui with his fists and feet, so it is better to play tricks to help the wine." ”

Li Kui was very happy, wiped his oily hands on his clothes, tightened the belt around his waist, and came to the open space to open his fists and kicks. This punch and kick is not a show, it looks like it comes from the exercise in the street fight, there is no fixed move, one kick and one punch are very flexible, with Li Kui's strength, the thick skin and flesh can definitely sweep a large area.

Chao Gai said: "Tie Niu's fists and feet are good, beating ordinary people, a big fight, but it is still poor, and the skills and strength need to be improved, only in this way can you win a really good man." ”

Li Kui said: "I heard that my brother beat Jingdong with a pair of iron fists, so it's better for my brother to come over and fight Tie Niu." ”

"Iron Bull, don't be rude, don't come back to drink." Liu Tang said busily.

Chao Gai smiled: "Haha, it's okay, everyone is a brother." But it can't be compared in vain, we have to have a lottery. ”

"Okay, if I win, my brother will invite me to eat roasted whole sheep." Li Kui said.

"If I win, you have to worship me as a master, and I will teach you fists and feet." Chao Gai said.

The two put it right, set up a formation, Chao Gai stood firm and put his left hand behind his back, Li Kui attacked with a straight fist, the black fist went straight to Chao Gai's chest, Chao Gai grabbed Li Kui's fist with his right hand, Li Kui only felt a strong pull forward, Chao Gai kicked out and Li Kui fell to the ground in embarrassment.

Li Kui patted the soil on his body and said: "No, no, my brother's strength is too great, I am defenseless, never, never." ”

Everyone laughed, Li Kui shook his arms, kicked his legs, jumped violently, and pounced on Chao Gai like a hungry tiger predator.