Everyone looked at each other, and they all saw a determined look in each other's eyes.

Although they knew that the road ahead was difficult, they were all ready to fight with Chu Ze.

"No." Zhao Si and Li Xing agreed at the same time.

In this way, under the afterglow of the glow of the family's celebration, an unprecedented research quietly kicked off.

In the following days and nights, Li Xing and Zhao Si assisted Chu Ze in wandering around the south study.

A corner of the room was temporarily isolated and used as a rudimentary alchemy.

Although there were only a few tables and a few small boilers, it was enough for Chu Ze to start experimenting with various recipes.

"Zhao Si, mix these two doses of hardware powder and nitrate first; Li Xing, you boil that pot of alum, let's try to see if it can be mixed with hardware powder later. Chu Ze gave the order while pounding the iron bowl on the alchemy table, constantly mashing and grinding several materials.

"No." The two of them moved swiftly and disposed of the medicinal herbs one by one according to Chu Ze's instructions.

After a long time, a pungent smell emanated from the workshop, and people couldn't help but frown.

"Ahem...... Chu Ze, this smell is really choking, aren't you afraid of poisoning? Zhao Si covered his nose and coughed repeatedly, and couldn't help but be a little worried.

Chu Ze didn't look back, and continued to stir in the medicine pot with an iron cone intently: "This is just the smell of the early stage of the experiment, if the pesticide is really prepared, the taste will be even more choking." Since it is necessary to fight against locusts, it is naturally indispensable to exert some toxicity. ”

"Okay, but we'd better take some precautions. Li Xing, do you have any cloth or anything like that? Let's use it to cover our nose and mouth for the time being. ”

As soon as the words fell, Li Xing immediately found a few pieces of dark cotton cloth and handed them to the two of them to cover their mouths and noses.

In this way, the three of them continued to fight in the smell that gradually became stronger.

Day after day, day and night cycles.

Chu Ze and his two assistants spent day and night in this simple and mysterious alchemy shop.

From the early trial and exploration, to the continuous attempts to combine, countless failures and a little success finally accumulated a little experience.

Time passed little by little, and the clothes of the three of them were also dirty, and a layer of exhaustion precipitated between their eyebrows and eyes.

Especially Zhao Si and Li Xing, in order to serve Chu Ze, they are almost mentally supported.

Occasionally, Chu Ze would feel sorry and beckon the two of them to go back for a night's rest, but they often refused: "If you want to do it, you can do it to the end, just do it!" ”

In this way, I slowly explored and studied, and modern knowledge collided with the ancient way of alchemy, and finally produced some results.

On the night of a week later, Chu Ze suddenly burst out in ecstasy: "We are done, we are really done!" ”

Zhao Si and Li Xing hurriedly stepped forward, only to see Chu Ze holding a small jar of crystal clear powder in his hand, the delicate pink color was like the petals of the delicate rose, which was beautiful.

"Is that it?" Zhao Si was so excited that he said incoherently: "In other words, in the future, as long as we sprinkle this medicinal powder on the locusts, we can kill them all?" ”

Ze carefully held the jar of pink powder, his eyes shining with excitement.

He knew it was a major breakthrough, but he also realized that this highly effective insecticide could have some negative consequences.

"Zhao Si, Li Xing, look." Chu Ze said softly, with a hint of worry in his tone: "The insecticidal effect of this powder pesticide is indeed very powerful, but I am worried that it may cause lasting damage to the land. ”

Zhao Si and Li Xing looked at each other, although they didn't quite understand the principle, but from Chu Ze's expression, they felt the seriousness of the matter.

"What does the prince mean is that although this medicinal powder can quickly kill locusts, it may make the land no grass?" Li Xing asked with a frown.

"Not bad." Chu Ze nodded, and said with a heavy look between his eyebrows: "As far as I know, after spraying this highly toxic pesticide, it will remain in the soil for a long time, causing crops to fail to grow, and farmers may lose the land they cultivated. ”

"How's that for good?" Zhao Si asked anxiously: "Now that the locust plague is raging, the people are miserable, if you don't use this medicine, I'm afraid that more crops will be devoured." ”

Chu Ze fell into deep thought.

He searched his mind for future agricultural knowledge, trying to find a compromise.

"Perhaps, we can try to reduce the toxicity of the powder." After a while, Chu Ze slowly spoke: "It can effectively kill insects without causing irreversible damage to the soil." ”

"Reduced toxicity? Wouldn't this be a great reduction in the effectiveness of the drug? Li Xing couldn't help but ask.

"Not necessarily." Chu Ze shook his head and said, "The key is to find a balance. We can try to adjust the formula of the powder, appropriately reduce the amount of highly toxic ingredients, or add some excipients that can neutralize the toxicity. ”

Zhao Si and Li Xing glanced at each other, although they didn't know much about it, they firmly believed in Chu Ze's judgment.

"Another point, the amount of powder made this time is too small, and we can't refine too much on our own." Chu Ze added: "We have to hurry up and gather reliable people and find a way to expand the scale of production." ”

"No!" Li Xing responded: "My subordinates will arrange manpower, vacate a larger room in the mansion as a refining workshop, and gather a group of clever and reliable people to help with refining." ”

"Good." Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction and said, "You guys go get busy, and I'll think about the improvement of the prescription." ”

Li Xing and Zhao Si took the order and began to expand the alchemy workshop.

Chu Ze, on the other hand, sat alone at the table, staring at the jar of pink powder, and fell into deep thought.

"This pesticide thing can't be known to outsiders." He thought to himself: "Especially the imperial court, if it is used by people with intentions, it will cause a catastrophe." I had to think of a way to help the disaster without leaving a hidden ......"

Chu Ze closed his eyes and searched for bits and pieces of the future world in his mind.

He knew that this contest against the locust plague would test not only his wisdom, but also his conscience.

"In any case, the safety of the people comes first." Chu Ze secretly made up his mind: "Even if we take some risks, we must develop safe and effective pesticides as soon as possible, so that the victims can rebuild their homes and restore their livelihoods." ”

Thinking of this, Chu Ze felt a surge of power in his heart.

He stood up and strode towards the alchemy, ready to devote himself to a new round of research.

At the same time, Zhao Si and Li Xing were also busy in the mansion.

They chose a spacious hall, instructed the people to bring all kinds of utensils, and began to set up a more professional alchemy workshop. (End of chapter)

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