Saltpeter, the main ingredient in gunpowder.
Chu Jinjin's greatest reliance should be her knowledge, which far surpasses that of this era. However, she is aware that each world has its own laws of development. Look at hot air balloons; something that would be commonplace in later generations is practically a bug here.
She didn't want to have too much of an impact; everything is a double-edged sword.
Things are different now.
The appearance of zombies has plunged the world into panic, leaving it with virtually no ability to resist.
Zhan Qin paused for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll go find him as soon as I get down the mountain."
He certainly didn't know what Chu Jinjin was planning, but he didn't ask, which showed absolute trust. He immediately carried it out.
Chu Jinjin didn't hide anything: "I want to make a weapon that can eliminate the Northern Desert Army."
Saltpeter was regulated more strictly than weapons.
Chu Jinjin had previously asked her father about the current method of making saltpeter, which was crude and difficult. It involved taking white sediment from places like salt lakes and heating it, mainly to make fireworks and firecrackers.
Although it hadn't been used in weapons yet, the imperial court understood the explosive destructive power of saltpeter. Obtaining even a small amount was not difficult, but producing large quantities was something that even ordinary officials couldn't do, let alone ordinary people.
Chu Jinjin picked up a twig and drew a simple model of a bomb.
In fact, based on the development of technology, it shouldn't be too long before saltpeter is used in warfare.
Zhan Qin was so shocked that he forgot about the beautiful woman in front of him: "This, this can explode?"
“In my previous life, this was just the most basic weapon.” Chu Jinjin understood his shock very well. Firearms were a complete and utter defeat of the era of cold weapons. There was once a great country with hundreds of millions of people, but it was so frightened by a few foreign guns that it had to cede territory and pay reparations.
Although it was related to the corruption of the court at the time, it still shows how terrifying firearms were.
The war came too quickly.
Chu Jinjin didn't have time to develop more weapons, so the solution was simple: manufacture basic bombs and drop them from hot air balloons.
It's not for fighting zombies.
The only weakness of zombies is their brains; they won't die even if they're burned to a crisp.
The enemy they need to deal with is the Northern Desert Army.
The dark clouds hanging over Zhan Qin's head seemed to be cleaved apart by a thunderbolt, and the world was once again bathed in sunshine. He saw hope again and murmured, "So, Jinjin, your plan is to go to the Northern Desert first to buy us some time?"
Chu Jinjin stood on tiptoe and gave him a kiss: "That's right."
The morning sunlight seemed to scatter gold across the ground. Her man was not yet fully dressed, revealing half of his muscular chest, looking extremely handsome.
She went to the Northern Desert, first approaching Mu Wei to find out what kind of relationship he had with that outsider.
Where did the zombie virus come from?
Chu Jinjin had a hunch that this world was different from the apocalypse. Since the zombie virus could appear out of nowhere, there must be a way to eliminate it.
For example, plants whose names are still unknown.
There are none in the apocalypse, none of the imperial physicians have ever seen them, so where did they come from? If they are alive, and if they can be mass-produced, then zombies are nothing to fear. They won't be afraid of being bitten anymore, and the biggest threat will be gone.
Judging from Mu Wei's reaction, this plant should be under the control of the time traveler.
Secondly, buy time.
There's not much hope in Xiao Huai. Chu Jinjin's biggest impression of him right now is that he's a bit weak and lacks the aura of an emperor.
If he has the right attitude, then Chu Jinjin will definitely go all out. She can modify bombs, hot air balloons, and all kinds of siege equipment.
It can only be said that Xiao Huai lost perhaps the greatest opportunity of his life.
Zhan Qin's face was beaming as he smiled and said, "Jie Du will be ecstatic. Jin Jin, you probably don't understand what this means to him."
Chu Jinjin pouted: "What don't we know? Doesn't he just want to take over the world? As for his real identity, he can say it if he wants, or he can not if he doesn't."
Chu Jinjin wasn't sure if Jie Du would be a good emperor, but at this stage, there was no other choice; at least he was better than Xiao Huai.
Zhan Qin didn't follow up with the analysis, nor did he care. As long as he could be with Chu Jinjin, he didn't care who was the emperor. He stared at the blueprints on the ground and remained silent for a moment: "Come with me to see him. This matter probably needs to be clarified."
It wasn't as simple as Chu Jinjin thought.
A certain amount of saltpeter is fine, but after a war, the more the better.
According to his understanding, the imperial court's stockpile of saltpeter was limited. Given Yuan Tianyou's status, it was certainly not a problem, but it would definitely alarm Xiao Huai.
When war breaks out, the secret of the saltpeter will be exposed, and there will be no way to explain it then.
Chu Jinjin had already thought of this. That was Zhan Qin's father; how could she possibly harm him? Chu Jinjin made a gesture: "What I mean is, force him to leave with us."
Chu Tianyou was willing to risk his life for Zhan Qin, and since Zhan Qin came to him for help, how could he possibly refuse a mere piece of saltpeter?
Once we get the saltpeter, we'll find an opportunity to bring him to the Chu family so we can go to Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold together.
Zhan Qin: "......."
Chu Jinjin took his hand: "Let's go, let's see what's going on first."
The capital city was still bustling and lively in the morning.
However, upon closer inspection, the differences can still be observed.
More than a hundred of the bitten civilians have turned into zombies. The imperial court has sealed off the surrounding area, strictly prohibiting anyone from entering. However, nothing stays hidden forever, and various speculations have already spread among the people.
Some people heard a creepy squeak late at night.
Some people's relatives wanted to visit, including some with connections, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get any information, let alone see their relatives.
No one can do it without an imperial edict.
And so, an unknown panic quietly spread.
What major event has occurred?
The Chu Family Medical Clinic was packed with people, some seeking medical treatment, but even more buying medicine.
The common people didn't know, but the officials did. These people who came to buy medicine were prepared; they were all buying medicine to treat wounds.
Chu Jinjin sighed softly.
If the apocalypse really comes, the most important thing to stockpile are food and other supplies that can be stored for a long time.
We should send a message to Jiedu so that he can prepare in advance.
Black Hawk Village is like a small country, self-sufficient, but the more oil, salt, and herbs it has, the better.
The Prime Minister's residence is very close to the imperial palace.
This was Chu Jinjin's first time here.
When the servants at the gate saw Zhan Qin alighting from the carriage, they immediately came over to greet him respectfully.
He knew all too well how important Zhan Qin was to the master.
Before he could even utter a word of flattery, he saw Zhan Qin turn around and considerately help a young woman out.
servant:"......."
If I'm not mistaken, it must be that jinx.
Chu Jinjin probably never imagined the shock that would be caused when she directly confronted the Prime Minister's wife at the palace.
Is this something a normal person would do?
Zhan Qin didn't even look at him: "Is Lord Yuan in the manor?"
The servant wiped his sweat, his attitude as humble as could be: "Reporting to the eldest young master, the master has gone to the palace, but the madam and the second young master are here. What do you think...?"
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