Lu Tu's expression changed upon hearing this. It seemed that these guys had become interested. However, there were several torches in the room, and even if they were replaced with oil lamps, the light was still dim.
Making gunpowder under these circumstances? That's like the God of Longevity hanging himself because he thinks he's too old to live.
It seems I should give these guys a warning. Lu Tu said seriously, "For anything involving gunpowder, remember one thing: stay away from fire! Otherwise, you won't even know how you died. I'm not joking with you. This stuff is extremely powerful. If you're not careful, you'll be torn to pieces on the spot!"
Upon hearing this, a collective gasp filled the room.
Everyone knew Lu Tu's character; he wouldn't joke about important matters. If something made him so serious, then the consequences must be extremely serious.
They all nodded and said, "Big brother, we've got it."
Lu Tu waved his hand and said, "Pass this matter down to you to boost morale. After all, we haven't fought a tough battle in so long. I think the soldiers under your command are training on the drill ground every day without any real focus."
Liu Hong laughed and said, "Yes, ma'am! I believe those kids will be more excited than anyone else when they hear that we have something this powerful!"
Lu Tu had this in mind, which is why he made the gunpowder into fireworks and detonated it in front of all the villagers. Otherwise, he could have just done it quietly without taking such a dangerous step.
But having served in the military twice, he knew one thing well: these teenagers were in the prime of their lives, and if they weren't trained hard every day, they would most likely cause trouble for him.
Even with military discipline in place, it's better to guide than to suppress, especially since morale is the most important thing for maintaining an army, and it's also the key to cohesion.
There are still many tough battles to fight in the near future, and at this time, morale is of utmost importance.
"Alright, you can all go back now. Get some rest and come with me tomorrow to learn how to make gunpowder!"
Upon hearing that they could also learn this amazing skill, everyone present clenched their fists. They had witnessed firsthand how terrifying the power of fireworks was, and they never expected that Lu Tu, the inventor, would be so open-minded and willing to teach them!
Each of them patted their chests, promising to study hard and never let Lu Tu down, their excitement overflowing.
Among them, Xiao Zhong and Tuoba Yue were the most moved. Xiao Zhong was moved by Lü Tu's magnanimity and knew the principle that it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.
As for Tuoba Yue, needless to say, he carries one-eighth Xianbei blood in his body, which is his eternal inferiority complex. Unexpectedly, Lü Tu really acted as if it were the first time he met him, promised him, never looked down on him, and even overruled the objections of others to give him an important position!
Tuoba Yue immediately knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Thank you for your high regard, sir. Your kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain!"
At first, everyone was puzzled, but then they thought of Tuoba Yue's background and comforted him, saying, "Lord Lü is a man of great righteousness, Brother Tuoba, there is no need for you to be like this."
"That's right, just do your best to repay your older brother from now on, and please don't cry!"
Seeing that Lü Tu remained silent, only smiling faintly at him, Tuoba Yue became even more certain of how correct his decision to join Lü Tu's ranks had been.
"Understood!"
After they left, Lü Tu did not go back immediately, but instead pondered where he should apply gunpowder.
Bombs are definitely going to be used; they are one of the most effective tools, but they must be arranged reasonably and strategically.
If dealing with the charge of the Wuhuan cavalry, bombs are far less effective than landmines. However, if many small bombs are made and fixed with arrows and sent into the cavalry ranks, they can directly cause chaos and defeat of the enemy.
Falling off their horses during the charge, even if they aren't trampled to death by the horses behind them, would render them incapable of fighting; this plan is quite good.
Lu Tu quickly sketched the outline on paper with charcoal pencil, and only needed to consult Hu Delu on the details.
Days passed by, and before you knew it, a month had gone by.
During this period, Lü Tu had produced a large amount of gunpowder, built a stone house specifically for its storage, and assigned heavy troops to guard it, so that no one but him could approach it.
Furthermore, he had already taught Liu Yang, Nie Yun, and others how to make simple explosives using gunpowder. Lü Tu wanted to train them all to become capable generals.
However, he did not teach them how to make gunpowder. Lü Tu did not want them to focus on that. Since they were generals, their primary objective was to defeat the enemy.
On this day, Song Yuxi was doing needlework in the courtyard when her water suddenly broke.
When Lü Tu received the news at the drill ground, he was both worried and excited, and instructed Liu Hu: "Quickly go and inform Doctor Sun to come and deliver the baby!"
"Yes, sir!"
When the surrounding people learned that Song Yuxi was about to give birth, they all congratulated her, saying, "Congratulations, Your Excellency, on the birth of your precious son!"
Lu Tu nodded to the group, not even having time to greet them. In this era of poor medical conditions, childbirth for women, especially with the same child, is undoubtedly a brush with death, and cannot be taken lightly.
As soon as they arrived home, they heard Song Yuxi's painful wails coming from inside: "Ugh!"
Lu Tu was anxious to go in, but Cui Guo stopped him: "Young master, men cannot enter the delivery room!"
Lu Tu didn't care about any of that. He tried to push her aside and force his way in, saying, "I want to go in and keep Yu Xi company!"
Just then, Liu Hu's anxious voice came from behind: "Brother, something bad has happened! Doctor Sun went out to treat smallpox and hasn't come back yet."
Lu Tu's heart tightened. If there was anyone in the entire Kuishan Village who knew the most about surgery, it would be him.
Hearing Song Yuxi's painful cries, he quickly ran to wash his hands thoroughly with soap, preparing to personally deliver Song Yuxi's baby.
At this moment, Wang Miaoling also heard the news and quickly ran out to close the door, afraid that Song Yuxi would hear it and panic.
"Cuiguo, go and invite some experienced old women from the village over, like Guo Erniang, who is a bit clean."
"Yes, miss!"
Just then, as everyone was in complete chaos, a familiar voice rang out: "A bunch of useless fools, you've made such a mess of this little thing?"
Lu Tu turned around and saw that it was indeed Wang Min, the old lady of the Wang family. She walked briskly towards him, carrying a basket in her hand.
He grabbed Cuiguo's braid and handed her the basket: "Has the hot water been boiled?"
"It's ready, Grandma."
"Then boil the herbs in the earthenware pot, reducing three bowls of water to one bowl!"
"knew!"
Lu Tu stood up and looked at Wang Min: "Grandma, what's going on?"
Wang Min glared at him, annoyed: "Judging by your posture, are you planning to deliver a baby?"
"yes!"
Seeing Lu Tu's clueless look, Wang Min immediately launched into a tirade: "What do you know, you clumsy thing? If you went into the delivery room and saw her like that, would you still want to touch her?"
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