The simplified version of the bomb is actually very simple.
It's even simpler for Chu Jinjin.
In the apocalypse, almost everyone knows how to use incendiary bombs to deal with large numbers of zombies. Although very few are completely burned to death, they can effectively block their advance.
Chu Jinjin didn't ask Yuan Tianyou to find someone to make a mold. Instead, she found an earthenware pot, put in saltpeter, wood, and other materials, and made a simple fuse.
The demonstration is sufficient.
Even so, it still shocked the father and son.
The fuse burned slowly. Chu Jinjin led the father and son to a safe enough position. A moment later, there was a muffled bang, thick smoke billowed, and the pottery jar was blown to pieces. The piece that flew the farthest flew all the way to the courtyard wall.
Chu Jinjin was very dissatisfied; the destructive power was too weak.
There were no iron sheets or flammable tar inside, so it could barely be considered a successful explosion. It would only cause serious injury if someone stood right in the center.
Both father and son were quite knowledgeable. When they first saw firearms, they were shocked and a little panicked, as it overturned their understanding.
In this era, it's all about people. The country with the most capable soldiers and the best weapons wins.
However, there is already a trend of change, such as with siege weapons.
The stones used for sieges are special; if they were replaced with these combustible and explosive ones, the power would be unimaginable.
One shell can kill or maim soldiers within its radius.
Zhan Qin's mind was entirely on Chu Jinjin, and he was mentally prepared, but when he actually witnessed it, he realized that he had underestimated her. He went to the center of the explosion to observe.
Yuan Tianyou also walked over, and the father and son looked at each other, seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
The blast radius was a full seven or eight meters!
This is still the simplified version!
Zhan Qin's gaze was wary as he said, word by word, "Lord Yuan."
He made a decision: if he found anything amiss with Yuan Tianyou, he would immediately have Jinjin take action. Even if they couldn't get the saltpeter, he couldn't let today's events get out.
“Didn’t I teach you? When you ask someone for a favor, you have to say nice things.” Yuan Tianyou’s old face was full of joy. He glared at Zhan Qin and said, “Call me ‘father,’ and I’ll risk my old life to not only get you the saltpeter, but also deliver it to Black Eagle Mountain Village.”
Zhan Qin: "......."
Chu Jinjin immediately reacted and nudged Zhan Qin, saying, "Come on, let's call him 'Dad' together!"
That's right. When asking someone for a favor, you'll call them anything, even your ancestors, let alone your father.
Zhan Qin: "......."
Chu Jinjin understood, so how could he not understand? It's just that he really couldn't bring himself to say those two words.
"Alright, look at how troubled you are." Yuan Tianyou knew when to stop, and waved his hand seriously, "Miss Jinjin, give me three days. Also, please send a message to Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold to prepare for taking over."
Chu Jinjin readily agreed, then asked curiously, "Aren't you afraid that if Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold gets this, it will destroy the Great Qi Kingdom?"
"Compared to the survival of a country, I am more concerned about how to stop this disaster. The people of the Northern Desert have always been fierce and have long harbored resentment after being suppressed for many years. If they seize the world, I am afraid a massacre will be inevitable." Yuan Tianyou sighed, then suddenly laughed. "Besides, Jie Du is qualified to be emperor. Even if the two brothers fight fiercely, it is better than outsiders taking over the family property."
Chu Jinjin's eyes widened: "Brother?"
Yuan Tianyou asked in surprise, "You didn't know?"
“Jie Du hasn’t told Jin Jin yet.” Zhan Qin took over, his tone softening slightly. “Lord Yuan, it’s all the better that you think this way. You, you should come with us.”
This was the limit of what he could say; he couldn't bear even a little more concern.
"Leave?" Yuan Tianyou was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Chu Jinjin. "Absolutely not, Miss Jinjin. You should go to marry him and wait for the right opportunity. I will try to persuade the Emperor to join forces with Black Eagle Mountain to launch a coordinated attack from within."
His thoughts were the same as Chu Jinjin's.
Chu Jinjin nodded: "I'm not leaving. I'm just worried and want Zhan Qin and his family to go to Black Eagle Mountain Village."
“I see, I understand.” Yuan Tianyou understood, gritted his teeth, and said, “Leave this to me. I will take responsibility for ensuring the safe arrival of your family.”
His words are enough.
The hot air balloon was a matter of great importance, so Chu Jinjin naturally wouldn't say so.
The next day, a group of people came to the palace.
Although it was a forced marriage, all the proper procedures were followed. Chu Jinjin was recognized as an adopted daughter by the Empress Dowager and given the title of Princess Yujin, which meant that she became Xiao Huai's nominal sister.
Chu Jinjin didn't care, but it didn't matter anyway.
The family members also received rewards. Lady Liu and Lady Wang, one the legal mother and the other the biological mother, were honored as first-rank imperial consorts.
Apart from Liu, no one was happy.
Liu didn't seem to mind the heat. Dressed in layers upon layers of her imperial decree uniform, she strutted around like a peacock displaying its plumage, though it was a pity she couldn't go outside to show off.
Finally, they found an artist who drew seven or eight pictures, which made the artist's hands tremble with exhaustion.
Everything I had ever thought of but never dared to dream of before has come true.
Xiao Huai seemed to want to make up for his guilt, or perhaps he wanted to keep Chu Jinjin in check. He gave her rewards almost every day. The mine was given to the Chu family, and the Ministry of Works came to the Chu family to discuss future cooperation. In short, Chu Jinjin sacrificed herself, and everyone in the family benefited.
The marriage alliance was scheduled for ten days later, just as had been said that day.
The people from Black Hawk Mountain Village quickly arrived in the capital and, under the cover of night, secretly transported hot air balloon parts using the Chu family's carriages.
Jiedu had other business to attend to and sent someone to tell him that he would arrive on the night before his departure.
Everything proceeded quietly according to plan.
The Chu family's backyard became a restricted area, and no servant was allowed to approach without orders.
On the seventh night, a northeasterly wind blew, and the starry sky was dazzling. Although there were no accurate weather forecasts in this era, there were professionals who could observe the weather. Tonight, there would be no rain.
Zhan Qin personally went to invite Yuan Tianyou.
Although the request was somewhat inexplicable, Yuan Tianyou would never refuse his son's request. He sensed the change in his son's attitude. Could it be that because Jinjin was going to be married off to a foreign country, he wanted his old father to do something?
As I walked into the backyard, I could see her slender figure standing in the moonlight from afar.
As people age, their eyesight deteriorates first. Yuan Tianyou squinted and asked uncertainly, "Whose wife is that?"
The light was too dim to see her face clearly, but he could tell at a glance that it was a noblewoman's uniform, and of the highest rank.
Zhan Qin grinned: "Yes, Aunt Liu."
Yuan Tianyou said "Oh," and then remembered. The news that the Chu family had produced two noble ladies had spread throughout the capital, but it was a trivial matter to him, and he had forgotten about it for a moment.
But why are you dressed like this late at night, going to the palace?
Yuan Tianyou was too embarrassed to ask any more questions, so he cupped his hands in greeting from afar and said, "Greetings, Madam Liu."
Lady Liu had been waiting for him for a long time. There were only so many people in the family, and they didn't really acknowledge her as a noblewoman. It was such a rare opportunity tonight, especially since it was a foreigner, the Prime Minister.
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