Gunpowder originates from alchemy. When alchemists were refining elixirs, they discovered the method of subduing fire. The so-called method of subduing fire is to burn, remove, and reduce the poisoning of the elixir.

The method of sulphur invented by Sun Simiao, a famous doctor in the early Tang Dynasty, was grinded into powder and placed in a sand pot. Dig a pit, place the pot in the pit, fill it with soil around it, and level it with the ground. Light three soapcorns that were not worm-eatened, and put it into the pot. The sulfur and saltpeter were burned until it no longer burned, then fry it with charcoal, until one-third of the charcoal was eliminated, then annealed, and pour in the mixture of saltpeter and sulfur before cooling. This is the sulphur fire.

In addition, in the middle of the Tang Dynasty, there was a man named Qingxuzi. He invented the method of slumping fire: 2 taels of sulfur, 2 taels of saltpeter, and 3 and a half cents of aristolochia. The right is powdered, mix well, dig a pit, put medicine into the pot and level the ground. Put a piece of cooked fire, and put it in the pot, put it in the pot, and smoke gradually rises.

Since its invention, gunpowder has been developing tremendously over the Tang, Five Dynasties, and Song dynasties for more than 100 years, and has made tremendous developments. Song, Liao, and Western Xia are all developing gunpowder weapons, but they have not achieved much.

It was not until the weapons master Wu Ji that he pushed the gunpowder forward a big step forward, which made the power of gunpowder unprecedentedly increase, and gunpowder weapons have practical value.

The first firearm by the weapon master Wu Ji was not a gun, but a bullet used to hunt bears.

——"The Song Dynasty Weapons List·Lu You"

"Fifty taels of silver, my god, so much?" Yang Xiuxiu's pretty face was full of disbelief and shock.

For the villagers of Wujiazhuang, fifty taels of silver is definitely a huge wealth. They are self-sufficient. Over the course of a year, the whole family spends only about one thousand yuan. Fifty thousand yuan is fifty years of spending, which is nearly a lifetime of spending.

"Fifty taels of silver are indeed a lot. If I could get this bounty, I would not only be able to maintain my body, but also have a principal of thirty taels of silver, so I could do business. Well, I would have a lot of things. If I did business in the Song Dynasty, I would definitely make a fortune." Wu Ji's eyes were lit, and he dreamed of getting fifty taels of silver. In that case, he would improve his life and maintain his body well, and there would be a lot of surplus that could be used as capital.

As for what kind of business to do, Wu Ji has not decided yet. However, one thing is certain, no matter which one you do, Wu Ji will make a lot of money. A well-off life is no problem, and a rich life is also possible.

"But, the bear is so big and so cunning, how can we hunt it? I am familiar with modern detonation methods, but none of them is suitable for the current situation." Wu Ji thought about it and felt helpless.

The difficulty lies in the detonation method. We need to find a detonation method that suits the current situation. In order to kill Ou Benqing, Wu Ji spent a lot of time and energy on weapons. He is very familiar with the detonation method. He is familiar with the fuse and remote control method, but there is no suitable method that can be done under the existing conditions.

If the detonation method is not solved, he will not even get a reward of 500 taels of silver.

"Ji'er, uh, County Magistrate Zheng praised me, I'm always thick-faced and didn't say that you taught me. I'm sorry to take advantage of your glamour. I'll give you this little mutant to replenish your body." Wu Qing made a sound of grinding his teeth, a little embarrassed.

All he said was taught by Wu Ji, but out of vanity, he took over this glory. When he came back and thought about it carefully, he always felt that the elders had occupied the glory of the younger generation, which was very uncomfortable, so he rushed over to compensate Wu Ji.

As he said that, he handed over a bowl. Wu Ji took it and saw that there was half a bowl of mutton oil, which emitted an attractive aroma and almost drooled.

"This mutton oil has been in some time. I wanted to eat it during the holidays. But I have benefited from you. If I don't... cough cough!" Wu Qing said it, his face turned red and pretended to cough, and stopped talking.

Wu Ji was a little funny. He didn't take this matter to heart at all. He smiled and handed the bowl back: "Uncle San, don't take it to heart. This little thing is not worth it. Take this mutton oil back and replenish your body."

In a small mountain village like Wujiazhuang, oil and meat are very rare. Wu Qing stretched out his right hand and retracted it, making him even more embarrassed: "Although Jianer is young, he has strong bones. Jier, you have weak bones, you have to make up for it well. Well, Uncle San is leaving first, you are busy."

He was afraid that he would stay still, so he might actually take back the sheep oil he sent and leave quickly. Without waiting for Wu Ji to speak, he walked away quickly.

"Uncle San is the best to us. Wu Lang, just keep it in mind and don't let Uncle San's heart be disgusted." Yang Xiuxiu also hoped that Wu Ji would repair his body as soon as possible.

Now that things have come to this point, you have to make up for it if you don’t make up for it. Wu Ji held the bowl and felt warm. This third uncle is really good to him. If he has the chance, he has to repay him well.

Wu Ji replenished her body and was very happy. Yang Xiuxiu helped Wu Ji into the house, raised a fire, and asked Wu Ji to bake it. Then she happily went to the stove to make dinner. She decided to make good use of the sheep oil and let Wu Ji replenish it beautifully.

When Wu Ji thought of the oil, the taste of Wu Ji grew. He leaned against the wall and couldn't help swallowing. I really don't know how long Wu Xiucai hadn't been caught with meat before, and that saliva could not help but flow out.

After enduring for a while, Wu Ji couldn't stand it anymore, so he stood up and came to the kitchen.

"Wu Lang, why are you born? Go and bake it quickly, don't catch a cold!" When Yang Xiuxiu saw Wu Ji in, she couldn't help but feel anxious. She quickly put down the sheep oil in her hand and was about to come and help Wu Ji.

"How do you want to do it?" Wu Ji was a little curious and asked casually.

"I'll cook something dry, then stir-fry it with mutton oil to nourish my body." Yang Xiuxiu came to Wu Ji and supported Wu Ji.

It turned out that it was to make fried rice. If there were eggs, fried eggs and the two sides were yellow, that would be great. Wu Ji was a little disheartened. With the support of Yang Xiuxiu, he would go back to simmer the fire. Suddenly, he saw that the bowl containing sheep oil was a thin porcelain bowl. He was stunned, his eyes shining, staring at the porcelain bowl.

"Wu Lang, don't be anxious. It will be fine in a while. The rice is cooked and then stir-fry it and you can eat it." Yang Xiuxiu thought that Wu Ji was greedy. She can't blame her. Wu Ji always likes to drool and his mouth is wet, which is no different from being greedy.

"No, no, no, this lamb oil cannot be eaten! It cannot be eaten!" Wu Ji crossed his sleeve, wiped the harazi at the corner of his mouth, quickly walked over, held the lamb oil bowl in his hand, and observed it carefully.

This is a good fine porcelain bowl with the special glaze color of Song porcelain, bright as jade, and the light emits dazzling light, which is a bit flawless. Even so, if it appears in modern society, it will definitely make collectors crazy.

"Ah! Can't you eat it?" Yang Xiuxiu was confused about what he said to Wu Ji, and hurriedly comforted Wu Ji and said, "Wu Lang, this mutton oil is good, it's not bad, it can be eaten!"

"Oh, I'm not talking about the issue of good or bad. I mean, this sheep oil is of great use and can't be eaten." Wu Ji said excitedly: "I thought of it! I thought of it! I finally thought of it! Xiuxiu, I thought of it!"

"How to hunt bears?" Yang Xiuxiu was surprised and hurriedly comforted: "Wu Lang, you are the best-in-minded. You are afraid that the bear will enter the village and hurt people and animals, so you can find a way to get rid of it. However, the bear is so big and so cunning, and you can't take risks."

"Xiuxiu, you underestimate you Wu Lang too much!" Wu Ji thrust his chest and raised his head, and was full of confidence: "You Wu Lang's method is very clever. Even if you have a bear's cunning ten times a hundred times, it will be impossible to escape my palm. You can wait and see! Let's see!"

"Wu Lang, what is the relationship between bear hunting and sheep oil?" Yang Xiuxiu couldn't figure it out.
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