Everyone's face expressed the emotion of "fuck", but the balanced language rules were relatively civilized.
Words used to express exclamation are more...
"My lord is on high!"
"Balance!"
"This, is this divine punishment?!"
Shocked, appalled.
Balanced material science has not yet been developed, and all utensils and creations are made of solid materials.
It was a solid wooden box, and it would be difficult for an adult to lift it. Even if it was chopped with a long knife, it would not be easily damaged unless it was smashed with a hammer of an army craftsman.
But just a moment later, the flames engulfed it, instantly causing it to collapse several meters high and fall into pieces.
Even if mountain climbers and others don't understand the secrets of the law, they can still make the simplest comparisons.
It is clear at a glance which one is harder, wood or flesh.
The wood is still torn apart, but what if it is a human being?
If this isn't divine punishment, what is it?
The four members of the gunpowder team quickly corrected, "This is black gunpowder created by laws. Naturally, it cannot be compared with the divine punishment of our Lord."
"But when it comes to power, if used in sufficient quantities, it can indeed release a power similar to divine punishment."
Shan Shan and others were shocked again, "Black...the gunpowder was created by you? It was not given by my Lord?"
"Yes, just like the salt produced in the No. 9 Dacheng salt field; the main scientific research direction of the gunpowder research team is the extraction, composition and creation of high-risk explosives;"
"If divided by grade, black powder is not yet the entry level, and the next level of 'yellow gunpowder' is the threshold."
Black powder is not even entry level yet?
What will happen after you get started?
Some people wanted to ask questions, but then they thought, even if they got the answer, they wouldn't understand it.
It’s better to be direct——
"Can we show it again? We didn't have time to see it clearly just now!"
Now, everyone has understood why the four gunpowder team members looked "obsessed" before the explosion experiment.
Because, this thing is so enjoyable!
The wooden box exploded...can it blow up the stone wall in front of it?
The stone wall was also blown up...
Then why not mention a few prisoners who committed crimes and continue the experiment?
Seeing black gunpowder for the first time undoubtedly opened the door to a new world for them. They were full of curiosity about such things and wanted to know more.
However, Zhou Weiguo stood up at this time, stopped the experiment and continued: "The black powder stock is insufficient. If the product is transported with the army after creation, it will easily become damp and deteriorate, which may cause danger."
"Therefore, these gunpowders are created by collecting materials along the way. If they are to be used in siege, they need to send teams to find more materials for creation."
"Raw materials are precious and should not be wasted excessively."
"Of course, before setting off for the expedition, an explosion test will be conducted to determine the dosage and power. At that time, the presiding judge and the leaders will be invited to watch it together."
As soon as they say it's precious, they stop talking.
Of course, such a magical creation is hard to come by, and it will be used in wars, so no one will mess around.
Niu Shi said: "A hundred-man cavalry regiment should be sent to guard the completion of the collection of black powder materials and creation."
"It just so happens that we still need to prepare food and supplies, so we have plenty of time to prepare for the battle."
"In addition, all leaders should note that the matter of black powder must not be disclosed to anyone, so as not to be found out by the city's secretaries; even if you do not have the law of creation, you must be prepared just in case it is set on fire and exploded."
"Black powder creations are extremely dangerous. Once the creations explode after being hoarded, the mansion behind us will also collapse and collapse."
In today's world, except for blasting professionals, the concept of the power of various types of gunpowder is very limited.
Everyone says that black powder is less powerful and is not worth mentioning compared to tnt.
This is indeed true from the perspective of energy release.
But if it was really said that it was so bad, privately produced black powder would not be punished.
And news about injuries caused by fireworks and firecrackers does not appear frequently.
It’s not difficult to imagine how powerful black gunpowder is. Do you know the explosive packs used to blow up bunkers?
A bundle of explosives the size of a quilt can destroy a bunker tower; in an era when supplies were scarce, they were filled with a large amount of black powder.
Including earth mines made from clay pots, which are also made of black powder. The palm-sized clay pots are enough to destroy a pair of legs.
If the power is not enough, the dosage of medicine must be increased.
In the context of the cold weapon era, 40,000 balanced cavalry are already overwhelming, and with the addition of black powder with a clear formula and maximum power, it is enough to carry out a dimension-reducing strike.
These four people alone can at least defeat ten thousand armies!
After the experiment is over.
Climb and others were left to digest their emotions, while Niu Shi and others returned to their residence in the central square to pack their luggage, and then sent Zhou Weiguo and others down the mountain.
All court proceedings in the city are over.
Zhou Weiguo will set off with the gunpowder team to search for black powder creation materials.
I brought the saltpeter with me when I arrived, and there were several large boxes in total.
Charcoal can be produced.
Mainly the collection and extraction of sulfur.
But since I didn’t bring it when I came, it’s not difficult to get it.
The hill city is only more than a hundred kilometers away from the coastline, so the Sea Crow City is built near the sea.
The world's largest natural sulfur deposit is located along the Gulf of Mexico, extending from the Texas coastline to the coastal plains of Mexico.
At the bottom of the mountain, the team has assembled.
The hundred-man cavalry regiment were all warriors who had experienced the first expedition, and there were more than 30 military craftsmen among them.
"Craftsman" is just an additional skill, they are also brave and good at fighting.
Knowing the importance of black powder, it was natural to ensure the safety of Zhou Weiguo and others.
"Thank you for your hard work, Weiguo!"
"The time for this trip is not urgent; I may also set out to recruit warriors from various tribes in the north and exchange supplies."
"Raise as much sulfur ore as possible so that we can move forward without any hindrance in the subsequent siege!"
The two said goodbye.
The hundred-man cavalry set off, first heading north for 80 kilometers and then turning east. They did not make contact with the Sea Crow City in the southeast. This trip was only for collecting and was not suitable for combat.
The team walked for two days and camped in the coastal forest.
Skilled craftsmen began to use local materials to build carriages; Zhou Weiguo and others went to the coastline to explore mineral deposits.
It is now the 14th year of equilibrium, March 12th.
Day 4 after the Hill City trial.
night.
The moonlight slants into Tapong City from the gaps in the mountains, rivers and valleys.
Tapong City is an important pass, and there are troops stationed in various cities to change defenses. It can be described as a mixed bag.
The city is not big, but it still shows prosperity.
The people live in caves on the cliffs on both sides of the valley, and there are observation towers standing there, allowing them to have a panoramic view of everything going on in the plains outside the mountains.
The observation tower can detect foreign invasion.
But it couldn't stop the three or two rats under the cover of night from sneaking in through secret passages on both sides of the mountain.
Each city has a tacit attitude towards the "secret passage". As long as there is no invasion by a large army, each other has spies stationed outside Tadong City.
The so-called espionage is not a full-time job.
Most of them are merchants who travel between Shanshan City and Tapong City. In addition to trading business, they also sell information to earn extra money.
at this time.
Two figures were panting as they climbed up one side of the mountain. The seemingly rugged and pathless slope actually seemed to have a path growing under their feet.
Every step of the way up, you find the right footing.
After almost no chance, we came to a gap in the mountain hollow, which was only for people to crawl into by crawling close to the ground.
The two of them did not rush in, but sat down to take a breath.
Because from now on, you have to crawl for a long time before you can actually enter the city, which is extremely physically demanding.
A man looked down at the city wall at the mountain pass and said to the people next to him: "Father, look at those soldiers, they don't know that the army of judgment is coming, and they still want to drink and have fun!"
"If the god's army comes here, all those who have committed crimes and punishments will be judged!"
"Weihuter is dead, but he is the lord of the hill city!"
The young man was not only sighing with emotion, but also admiring.
In his context, he already regarded the army of judgment as heroes and worshiped them.
And even the middle-aged man next to him recalled what he had seen and heard in the past few days with endless aftertaste, "Weihuter died well! He deserves to die!"
"How many people did he kill and how many families were destroyed?"
The young man continued: "But father, is it wrong for us to do this? If we sell information to the nobles in this city, will it be considered a crime? We will be tried in the future!"
The middle-aged man's expression trembled. He was also worried, but now there is no turning back. "Even if we commit a crime, we will not die! If the true God is merciful, he will definitely know our difficulties!"
"Your brother was sold by Vihutel in the name of recruiting soldiers. I finally found his whereabouts. How can I give up because of this?"
"As long as we bring the news back, it will be a great achievement! We can exchange it for enough property to redeem your brother!"
"Otherwise, do you think those who came out of the city with us are not afraid of judgment?"
"It's all about making money, giving it a try! Either to sell information, or to arrange business matters in advance..."
"If the war breaks out, the city-states will recruit serfs to fight. The prices of slaves, food, and clothing will definitely continue to rise."
"As long as the secret is kept, those merchants will definitely be able to make a lot of wealth!"
The young man heard this with only a half-understanding, and was about to continue asking his father for advice. However, when he looked over, he discovered something and suddenly exclaimed——
"father!"
"Look at those dozen people climbing up the mountain!"
The middle-aged man's eyesight was not good. He saw some shadows at the foot of the mountain, but he also became anxious, "Hurry, we can't rest! Enter the city immediately. The sooner the news is delivered, the greater the value, so that your brother can be redeemed!"
"Damn it, for the sake of property, aren't they even afraid of the punishment of trial?"
"Since Vihuter can die..."
"The old king of Tepanix, Tezozomok, can die!"
The two were so anxious that they crawled into the gap close to the ground and moved forward quickly, letting the stone wall of the gap rub their bodies with bleeding marks without daring to slow down at all.
After a long time.
The father and son emerged from a woodland halfway up the mountain in the city and rushed down the mountain.
Finally, I came to the courtyard of a rather luxurious mansion and knocked on the door on the first floor.
Soon, an old servant opened the small window in the door and saw their attire clearly, then he showed contempt and said, "It's getting late. The master is receiving the officers who came from the country of Tepanix for defense. I
I need to serve you, and I don’t have time to receive you.”
The father and son are poor, so how can they get in touch with real big shots?
The person he is seeking is none other than the servant of this powerful man.
Seeing that he was about to close the small window, the middle-aged man said anxiously: "Sir, sir, I have important information to inform you about the 'army of gods'; they have arrived and have taken over the hill city!"
Squeak——
The small window was closed halfway and stopped.
The old servant couldn't help but murmured, "Army of gods? Hill city?"
His eyes suddenly became sharp and he asked again: "Did you see it with your own eyes? Or..."
Before he could finish speaking, the young man said: "Sir, have you forgotten? We are the people of Hill City! My brother was sold to this Tapong City by Weihuter in the name of conscription and has disappeared!"
"Not only did we see it with our own eyes, we also talked to the divine envoy!"
The middle-aged man added: "My lord, everything is what I have seen with my own eyes, and there is no lie. We only ask for this information in exchange for my eldest son. You have made a promise before."
The old servant looked moved and shocked.
After a moment, he said: "I can take you to meet the master, but don't mention the matter of your eldest son, so as not to offend the director's majesty; as long as the master is satisfied with the information, I will keep my promise."
The father and son were overjoyed and nodded repeatedly: "We will definitely obey your orders."
After closing the small window and hearing the sound of the door lock, the door of the mansion finally opened.
There were guards standing next to the old servant, staring at them indifferently.
However, after seeing the majesty of the Judgment Army, the father and son were no longer so afraid of it.
Instead, I made a comparison in my mind.
This kind of guard has absolutely no power to fight in front of the red-armored cavalry.
The old servant took them into a side hall and said, "Wait for me here, I will invite the master to come!"
The two of them didn't dare to say anything and waited quietly.
After a while, the sound of footsteps was heard.
A paunchy, luxurious middle-aged man came in together with an old servant, smelling strongly of alcohol.
But perhaps after listening to the report from the old servant, he looked shocked and became sober after drinking...
"You two have the information to send?"
"Is it related to the army of gods?"
The middle-aged man had already told his son not to interrupt earlier, but now he said loudly: "Yes! The army of judgment has entered the hill city."
Gudu.
The other party swallowed hard and said eagerly: "What does the army of gods look like? What are its characteristics? Describe it in detail!"
People have a lot of fear of the unknown, so they speculate.
Prophecies of judgment and disaster have been spreading for two years.
Previously, cities were closed off, and their development was stagnant or even backward; now there are people who have had lucky hopes, and the wrath of the gods has forgotten them.
But who would have known that the Army of God had actually arrived at the hill city.
"There is nothing special about the appearance of the Judgment Army. They are also the same people as us."
"Is it a human?"
"Yes, they are people. It's just that they are all brave and strong, and their whole bodies are covered with a kind of armor, which seems to be made of gold and stone. There was a confrontation between the city guards and them. I peeked in the night and saw that the weapons of the city guards could not hurt that person.
Soldiers are worthless."
"On the other hand, their weapons are also extremely sharp and can easily cut off a person's head without blood staining the blade."
"The envoy of God said that weapons and stomachs are both artifacts blessed by the true God!"
"In addition, they also control tall ferocious beasts. Although they are not as strong as bison, they are powerful and can carry the army of judgment to charge."
"..."
"..."
The revelations one after another shocked the masters and servants and left them speechless.
Just an invulnerable armor and a sharp long knife.
This is all understandable.
How is it possible to control a beast as tall as a bison?
"Do you know what kind of punishment you will face if you commit false deception?"
The middle-aged man said firmly: "Sir, I would never dare to deceive you! Thousands of people in the hill city witnessed this with their own eyes."
"...Any more?"
"One more thing."
He glanced at the old servant and made eye contact with him.
The old servant instantly realized that he wanted to make a promise, so he nodded solemnly in response.
At this point, the middle-aged man revealed the truth and made a shocking statement——
"The night the Judgment Army arrived, they thoroughly investigated the crimes committed by the city lord Vihutel!"
"The next day, thousands of people gathered in the hill city to watch the trial, which exposed many crimes of the city lord's family!"
"Subsequently, Vihutl was beheaded, and his relatives who committed crimes with him either died or were imprisoned!"
"The messenger of God has spoken... Anyone who commits a crime will surely suffer a balanced judgment!"
"After the judgment, the angel of God compensated the city lord's property and the inn he owned to the people who had been oppressed by him."
“Now everyone in the hill city is happy and shouts praises to the holy name of the true God!”
"Presumably in the near future, the army of gods will go south to attack Tadong City!
"
The old servant couldn't help but interjected: "How many people are there?"
The middle-aged man's voice was a little hoarse, and a wave of pressure swept over him for no reason, "Forty thousand!