Chapter 30 Anti-aircraft guns laid down, military tribunal 30

As Zhu Qing'ai sent several messages in succession, Tai Shu Jiu realized that he had misunderstood.

"..." As for Ying Zheng's question... could he say that he didn't actually know either...?

Zhu Qing'ai sighed inwardly and reluctantly sent a message to remind the person.

[System 99 (Zhu Qing'ai): This brings us to your 'new invention': While reminiscing about the many alchemists you found in Xianyang recently, you gained a little inspiration and accidentally created something interesting. Although it can't be replicated yet, it's more than enough for a war.]

Taishu Jiu recently went out to purchase supplies in order to teach Ying Zheng and learn how to be a teacher. Entering Xianyang City was already considered a long trip for him.

During this period, he did encounter some alchemists, but not for the purpose of exchanging ideas. Instead, he wanted to screen them to see if he could find some talented people in chemistry so that he could teach them in a small class later.

He wasn't inspired at all; those people didn't know as much as he did.

Taishu Jiu's proud expression (hands on hips) - jpg

He hasn't done anything new lately, but he trusts Zhu Qing'ai. If Qing'ai says it exists, then it exists; if it doesn't, then it does. He believes Qing'ai wouldn't cheat him.

In fact, Zhu Qing'ai did not lie to him. Her inspiration came from some game videos she had seen in her previous life, such as "Plaining Anti-aircraft Guns, Military Court".

A game content creator laid an anti-aircraft gun flat and sprayed enemy players in the game. It was indeed very fun to do that, but... he was also bombarded with comments like "I hope you bring this video with you when you go to a military court."

She knew this behavior was immoral, but it was just so effective.

However, the system store definitely doesn't sell anti-aircraft guns. She discovered this as soon as she gained system privileges. The main system to which this system belongs should be neutral and lawful.

At least she couldn't see any lethal weapons in the store, not even iron swords or daggers for sale. At most, they sold raw materials and blueprints. If she wanted a finished product, she would have to make it herself.

Moreover, the mall does not sell radioactive heavy metals or poisons. Even the fireworks are only advanced cold fireworks, which rise to the same height as ordinary large-scale performance fireworks after being set off. The brightness, brilliance, and visual appeal are also sufficient, and the height can usually exceed 300 meters.

Its ignition point is only 60℃~80℃, and after it is ignited and explodes, its external temperature is only 30℃~50℃, which will not cause harm to the human body.

If a good location is chosen and the fireworks are laid flat so that they explode among the crowd, the explosions will cause fear and panic, which is incomprehensible to people today. Once this happens, the outcome of a war is already decided, and the effect is similar to that of laying anti-aircraft guns flat.

To prevent Ying Zheng from asking to see this 'wicked idea' first, she directly opened the evil shop panel and bought a bunch of harmless but 'long-range' high-altitude fireworks. Since her alternate account had restrictions, she couldn't easily make a move, so it was better to just buy the actual items and give them to Taishu Jiu.

These harmless fireworks can probably only be used a few times to catch the opponent off guard. Once they realize that these things are harmless, they won't work anymore.

Therefore, it can only be used as a clever trick, mainly to make the two Yings notice the importance of gunpowder, and then, with the help of the royal family, to capture all the alchemists in Xianyang City to work for them (crossed out).

Tai Shu Jiu received a notification from Zhu Qing Ai regarding the deduction of points from his purchase record, as well as a sign indicating the location where the fireworks should be placed after the purchase.

After purchasing the fireworks, Zhu Qing'ai placed them directly in the storeroom of the house. It would be too terrifying if they were conjured up directly; they would either turn into a fantasy drama or a horror movie.

Taishu Jiu said as Zhu Qing'ai requested, "I met many alchemists when I went to Xianyang City recently, and I got some inspiration from them."

"Sir, are you seeking immortality?"

"...No, there are no gods in this world, what am I looking for?" Taishu Jiu was certain that there were no gods in this world, it was a scientific world that followed the basic laws of physics. The most fantastical thing was him and Qing'ai, but in the end, he and Qing'ai were also scientific. "We just made some little gadgets by chance, thinking that they could help the king."

Ying Zheng was skeptical, after all, many people believed in gods in the current environment, and he could even see his own country, so he was more inclined to believe the theory of gods.

"It's a pity there's only so much, not much at all."

Taishu Jiu spoke as if he wanted to share Ying Zichu's burdens, but everyone present knew the real story.

He then explained, "Although that thing doesn't cause any harm, it can still scare people, so it's perfect for use right now."

Ying Zheng's curiosity was piqued. What could be harmless yet intimidating?

"May I take a look at Zheng?"

Taishu Jiu nodded and said, "Of course, Your Highness, please come with me."

Taishu Jiu stood up, led Ying Zheng out of the house, and the two walked together to the storeroom where miscellaneous items were stored, followed by the curious 'Qin'.

Taishu Jiu pushed open the storeroom door, and a cloud of dust billowed up. He said apologetically, "The storeroom is always dusty, and it's not convenient to let people in here, so... it's not very clean, but it's good enough to make do."

As he spoke, he walked over to a pile of cylindrical objects placed together. He picked out a single cylinder, saying that there was no need to set off large fireworks for the demonstration.

“This is it. I call it a firework, but it’s actually more suitable for viewing,” Taishu Jiu said, pulling out a small sparkler. “There are even smaller ones.”

He took out a tinderbox, lit the sparkler in his hand, and held it up to show Ying Zheng how the small sparkler continuously emitted bright sparks. Ying Zheng's eyes widened slightly, as he had never seen anything burn like that before.

Taishu Jiu tossed the long tube in his hand: "This needs to be set off outside; you can't see its full appearance from inside."

The two men and one country walked out of the warehouse, and before leaving, Taishu Jiu closed the warehouse door behind him.

The group headed to the fields to the west, where almost all the crops that had been planted before had died. The land had been cleared out to prepare for planting other crops, and the large open space was perfect for displaying fireworks.

Taishu Jiu didn't plan to set off fireworks in the sky. Instead, he found a wooden box, tied the fireworks to it, calculated the parabola, adjusted the angle, and aimed the fireworks opening at a small hill not far in front of him.

Since he had decided to use it with the army, he planned to first try laying it flat to see how it worked. If that didn't work, he would give up and think of another way.

Are you ready?

"Yes, sir, please."

Qin nodded in agreement; she was quite curious about the strange thing this human had made.

Without saying a word, Taishu Jiu lit the fuse. After burning for less than two seconds, Ying Zheng saw a burst of flame shoot out of the small cylinder.

After a brief flight, the flames suddenly exploded in the distance, the sound resounding through the sky, and countless sparks flew, just like... a magical spell.

Ying Zheng: ? ? ? !!!

He really wanted to ask Taishu Jiu how he could call this kind of 'magic' a wicked idea, because he thought it was great!

"Sir, you've learned immortal arts so quickly?" He was both shocked and thought it made sense. He believed that with Taishu Da Liangzao's abilities, cultivating immortality would be a piece of cake for him.

Qin chuckled: "This is hardly magic, just some tricks. Besides, there are no gods in this world."

To prevent Ying Zheng from having the urge to take elixirs in the future, 'Qin' said with a half-smile, "I have lived for hundreds of years and have never seen a so-called immortal. If an immortal is like this, then... he is too naive."

Ying Zheng was convinced by 'Qin'. He thought his mother's words made sense. Taishu Jiu was a genius in some aspects, but too naive in others. There was no such image of a god in legends, and his mother said she had never seen one. He thought that there should indeed be no gods or immortals in the world.

Tai Shu Jiu explained in a timely manner: "This is just a small chemical reaction. Anyone who understands the principle can do it."

Ying Zheng pretended not to hear the adjective "small," as the Grand Chancellor always used, but the complex principles behind it were not something everyone could learn.

"There are many amazing phenomena in nature. If Your Highness is curious, I can add this part to the course."

Ying Zheng expressed his strong interest but declined, believing that professional matters should be handled by professionals and that the right person should be placed in the right position. He argued that he was clearly not suited to studying this so-called chemistry.

He asked Taishu Jiu urgently, "How many of these 'fireworks' are left?"

“These are the ones Your Highness just saw. The warehouse has all of them. The raw materials are not easy to make, and I made them by chance.” He paused, then began to subtly suggest that researchers should be involved. “However, if a sorcerer could study them with me, perhaps we could turn this chance into a certainty.”

Although ancient records often portray alchemists as engaging in unreliable activities like alchemy, tricking emperors into consuming heavy metal elixirs, and seeking immortality, they were, in modern terms, the closest people to chemistry. Training someone with some basic knowledge is always better than teaching them from scratch.

Most importantly, these people won't shout "miracle" at every strange chemical reaction they see; they'll just assume it's a scam by their peers. This is better than most ordinary people.

Ying Zheng immediately made a solemn promise: "I will go back and report to my father, and then summon some alchemists to send over."

Tai Shujiu smiled and nodded. He also had a large number of workers under his command, and taking on another batch would be a piece of cake. The only difficulty was that the few classrooms he had prepared might not be enough, and he couldn't create more clones. It wasn't enough for him to teach so many students who were learning different kinds of knowledge.

If only people could have multiple personalities...

As the two were talking, the commotion drew the attention of a squad of fully armed soldiers who immediately surrounded them. The leader bowed to them and asked, "Your Highness, Grand Chancellor, has something happened?"

Ying Zheng's face had long since lost its excitement, and he said calmly, "It's nothing, it's just that Mr. Taishu is experimenting with some things. You can go back and continue your patrol."

"only!"

The man arrived quickly and left just as fast. After Ying Zheng gave the order, he immediately led his men to carry it out.

"Would you like to accompany Zheng to the palace to meet the King?"

Taishu Jiu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. Although there had been some unexpected events when he tried to persuade Ying Zheng, he felt that there would be absolutely no problem persuading Ying Zichu now!

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Author's Note: Ying Zheng: That's so immoral, but I like it!

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At this rate, the male lead could be promoted to principal next, haha.

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The idea of ​​a military tribunal using anti-aircraft guns laid flat is just a joke; UN regulations don't actually prohibit this (because the author's search revealed no prohibition against using anti-aircraft guns to straf people). The joke likely just illustrates the brutality and destructive power of horizontally laid anti-aircraft guns. However, even if such regulations existed… some countries wouldn't abide by them; they're essentially just for show.

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