In Guo Ye's impression, black powder, which is one of the four great inventions, should not really appear in the current Zhenguan Dynasty.

According to historical records, in 808 AD, that is, in the late Tang Dynasty, the alchemist Qing Xuzi pioneered the "Fuhuo Alum Method" and inadvertently extracted black powder. This is the date when black powder first appeared in front of the world, which is recognized by Chinese academic circles.

As for the use of black powder in the military, it also began in the late Tang Dynasty, when people used a stone-throwing machine to light the gunpowder bag and shoot it out to burn the enemy, which was the most primitive artillery.

Later, people bandaged the gunpowder in the shape of a ball near the shaft of the arrow, lit the fuse, and then fired the gunpowder with a bow and arrow to burn the enemy. There are also gunpowder, poison, plus some bitumen, tung oil, etc., pounded together to make poison balls, after lit, with a bow and arrow, killing and injuring the enemy is the later "ten thousand enemies".

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

As for whether there was black powder before the late Tang Dynasty alchemy family's Qingxuzi, this answer is yes, but at least the power is not as great as that refined by the "Fu Huo Alum Method", at most it is just a small fight.

And now the kind of people who like to toss gunpowder the most are Taoist Taoists, also known as Taoist alchemists, who use sulfur, saltpeter and other substances to make alchemy, which occasionally causes explosions.

For example, Sun Simiao, who Guo Ye is familiar with, as well as Yuan Tiangang, and even Li Chunfeng's little miscellaneous hair, will use sulfur and saltpeter to alchemy. Especially Li Chunfeng, the second alchemy knife, is often blown up to the point that his hair and eyebrows are burned.

To sum up, according to the historical evolution, gunpowder at this time was still limited to the petty fight of alchemy, and as for the application to the military, it was still two hundred years away.

But

Guo Ye now listened to Chen Lang's own words, this Fengleitang, which was entrenched in the area of Slender West Lake in Yangzhou and collected protection money, had actually used gunpowder to blow up ships and kill people to create terrorist incidents, how could he not be shocked?

Seeing Guo Ye so shocked, Chen Lang couldn't help but lower his eyebrows and sighed: "It is precisely because of the power of gunpowder in the Wind and Thunder Hall that our salt gang does not dare to go ashore easily and grab food from them. Think about it, how many of our Salt Gang disciples can survive under the power of gunpowder? It's really a lot of death. It is precisely because of the murderous reputation of Fenglei Hall and the filial piety that will be sent to the assassin Shi in Yangzhou every year, so the successive Yangzhou assassins turned a blind eye and let them continue to entrench in Slender West Lake. ”

Guo Ye didn't say anything after hearing this, but he sighed with emotion in his heart, is this Fenglei Hall's gunpowder really so awesome? So why is it not recorded in the historical books? That's a full 200 years away. It seems that this Wind Thunder Hall should not be underestimated, and it is necessary to collect more information about them.

If you want to talk about the formula of black powder, Guo Ye is not unaware, the easiest way is to mix sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal in a certain proportion. Because this thing is no secret in the later generations when the Internet was developed.

When he was writing the "New Book of Ji Xiao", he deliberately hid this formula, just because he was worried that because of the advent of the formula, it would be used by people with intentions to cause turmoil, and eventually tamper with history beyond recognition.

He was stunned that he didn't expect that Yangzhou would suddenly come out of this Wind and Thunder Hall, and he actually knew how to develop black powder, and it was also used to bomb ships and kill people to create terrorist incidents.

His first reaction now is not to uproot the tumor of the Wind Thunder Hall, on the contrary, he now has only two words for this Wind Thunder Hall that can make gunpowder and apply gunpowder to military affairs: talent!

Add four more words: talent is rare!

He thought whimsically, if he received this Wind Thunder Hall under his command, and then sent them to the Xichuan Army or to the strange army led by Miji, it would be a surprise to have a special army with gunpowder as a means of warfare.

Of course, he didn't overjoy, he didn't see the power of the gunpowder in the Wind Thunder Hall from beginning to end, and now he just listened to Chen Lang's words, and he couldn't listen to it and believe it, hearing was false, and seeing was believing.

Maybe Chen Lang is exaggerating, maybe the gunpowder in Fenglei Hall is just the movement of the cannon battle during the New Year, not as powerful as the gunpowder imagined two hundred years later?

However, at this time, he had a little more in mind and left a thought, and this matter of the Wind and Thunder Hall would have to be taken to heart at that time.

Well, it doesn't seem like the time yet.

Immediately, he prevaricated at Chen Lang and said, "Captain Chen, your mind is clear, and what you just said is also heard in your heart. However, let's put the matter of Fenglei Hall on hold for the time being, you see, the mess of the official in front of you has not been cleaned up yet. After we have time to work hard, let's clean up this Wind Thunder Hall, how about it? ”

Although Guo Ye did not make a clear statement, Chen Lang heard the words in his ears and heard that Guo Ye was a little moved. That's exactly what he's trying 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 Feng Lei Tang again.

So, he nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, when the trouble in front of me is resolved, Chen and Guo Tingshi will make good arrangements for this Wind Thunder Hall." However, Guo Tingshi, this is said again, Feng Kui's body has been hidden in the Zhichong Governor's Mansion for a few days, and if it is delayed any longer, it will inevitably rot and stink. Why don't you just remove the body and bury him in the ground? ”

Guo Ye was also entangled and hesitant when he heard this, but in the end he shook his head and denied: "Wait a little longer, drag it out for two more days, now is not the time to bury Feng Kui." As long as Feng Kui is buried and makes a noise, I am afraid that the Zhang family will really have nothing to fear. Wait for two more days, wait for the news from the eldest grandson Yumo. Captain Chen, tell the brothers to endure for two more days. ”

Since Guo Ye said so, Chen Lang had no choice but to nod, after all, now the news of Feng Kui's death can be kept secret, and the people of the Zhang family can take the initiative to attract the people of the Zhang family, so that they can kill people and finally throw themselves into the net, which is also what Chen Lang is happy to see.

Then, he said a few more words of greeting before gladly retiring and leaving the study.

In the following time, Guo Ye sat alone in the study, silently thinking about the shocking news sent by Chen Lang today.

Wind Thunder Hall,

The huge profits of the Slender West Lake Fengyue industry,

And black powder,

If all this is as Chen Lang said, then it is undoubtedly heartwarming.

Obviously, he's moved again!

It wasn't until dusk, close to dinner, that Wu Xiuxiu happily returned to the mansion, and Zhang Jiujin and Wang Bajin, who were following her, were already carrying large bags and small bags, with a tired face.

I guess I'm tired of shopping.

Accompanying a woman to go shopping is already a difficult physical job.

After Guo Ye accompanied Wu Xiuxiu to dinner, he stayed in the small garden in the backyard for a while, and only after dark did he return to the bedroom and prepare for bed.

At night, the little couple naturally inevitably came to a vigorous man-making movement again.

As soon as the friendly match ended, Guo Ye leaned on the head of the bed and enjoyed the peace after the spring tide, when suddenly he seemed to hear the sound of the backyard door pushing again.

Obviously, someone did not stop at night, and broke into the backyard from the front yard of the yamen to look for him.

His brows couldn't help but twist out a small pimple, and he said in his heart, grandma's, every time it's like this, could it be that there is something like this?

At this time, the hurried footsteps were already close to the door, and Liu Zhenxuan's familiar shout sounded: "Master Hou, something is wrong!" Tonight, a group of unidentified men in black climbed over the wall and entered the Commander's Mansion, trying to break into the dungeon and kidnap the 'Feng Kui' we had prepared early in the morning! ”

Scold~

When Guo Ye heard this, he immediately jumped out of bed, and shouted excitedly outside the door with his bare buttocks: "Zhenxuan, are you saying that they can't hold it back, and finally they have come to the Duwei Mansion to destroy the mouth of 'Feng Kui'?" ”

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

"How's the battle going?"

"All the thieves are ambushed, please go over the house to see what is going on!"

"Okay, when I get dressed, grandma's, I want to see if this murderer is from the Zhang family."

PS: The original plan was to watch four shifts a day on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, but unfortunately the body is not angry, and there are only three shifts a day for the past three days. In other words, the update goal of 12 chapters has only reached 9 chapters, and you owe you a full three chapters. Please write down these three chapters in a small notebook, and in a few days my health will be OK, and the old cow will pay them off together.

It's not too late, let me wait......