Three Kingdoms: Do you call this a weak counselor? !

Chapter 100
Everyone present looked at the black stone that really burned.

Feeling the heat coming from the burning black stone, each of them had a look of shock on their face.

I was completely shocked by the scene in front of me.

Shocked and speechless.

It turns out that there are actually black stones that can burn!
It turns out that Mr. Zhang Cheng and Zhang Gaojiu were not wrong!

What was wrong was waiting for others.

Faced with this ironclad fact, everyone present felt particularly shocked.

Those who not long ago still doubted that stones can burn felt their faces burning.

I feel like the slap on my face was so loud and painful!
Especially when I heard Cao Cao's proud words, I felt even deeper.

"Amazing! Really miraculous! Things are so wonderful!
There really is black stone that burns. "

Cao Song was amazed, and then couldn't help but squat down and look carefully at the coals that had not been put into the fire.

Cao Cao raised his head and said:
"That's natural, Gao said this.

Since Gao said it, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.

I had known for a long time that this would inevitably be the result.

Gao is very knowledgeable and well-informed. Whatever he says is absolutely correct. "

Cao Cao said this seriously, very cheerfully.

It seems that before that, he was worried and hesitant about this, and felt that Zhang Cheng was the one who told lies, and he was not him at all.

He looked so smart and wise that he had already seen through everything.

"Mr. Gaojiu, you are worthy of being Mr. Gaojiu!"

"Yes, Mr. Gaojiu is still awesome!"

After hearing what Cao Cao said, everyone present also started to praise Zhang Cheng.

Zhang Cheng's reputation quickly reversed.

Most of the others present imitated Cao Song's example and reached out to touch the unlit coals.

He picked it up and studied it carefully, full of curiosity about this burning stone.

I want to see what kind of thing it is, it is so magical.

It's obviously a stone, but it can burn.

Soon, everyone present had a lot of soot on their hands and clothes, but they didn't care.

"Hahahaha!"

Cao Cao couldn't help it again and burst out laughing.

"Great! It's really great!
With this coal, many of the problems I faced this time can be solved!

Not only can it solve the problem of fuel shortage.

We can also quickly apply the method that Gao Jiu mentioned to increase steel production to smelting steel.

To improve the production and quality of steel on our side.

Just thinking about this matter made him feel extremely happy.

"Lord, there are some things that I need to report to you alone."

After a while, Le Jin, who was hesitant to speak several times, finally looked at Cao Cao and said this.

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but he didn't say anything more and soon followed Le Jin to a secluded place.

"what's up?"

Cao Cao looked at Le Jin and asked.

He clearly knew Le Jin's character.

Since Le Jin said so, then this matter must be not trivial and of great importance.

Otherwise Le Jin would not be like this.

Le Jin said: "My lord, I have found this coal, and it is very useful.

After experiments, it was found that it was indeed what Mr. Gao Jiu said.

It has a higher temperature than charcoal and is more resistant to burning.

But...but this thing seems to have a flaw, a very fatal one..."

Fatal flaw?
Upon hearing what Le Jin said, Cao Cao couldn't help but be stunned.

This thing actually has a fatal flaw?

He hurriedly said:
"Come on, tell me, what are the shortcomings?"

Le Jin said:
"My subordinates, there is a family living in the place where we found this coal. This is what the people who live there said.

They said that in their area, very early on, some people also used this charcoal to burn fires.

But... But later, people from two families died directly because of burning charcoal.

Or the kind that died silently.

At first, they didn't know that the person died because of the coal.

Later, after two more families died, they realized that something like coal was causing the trouble.

This stuff is poisonous.

They said that people who died walked peacefully and looked like they were asleep.

So... so the people there no longer dare to burn this kind of charcoal.

Moreover, they also gave the charcoal a name, called the stone of life. "

Upon hearing Le Jin's words, Cao Cao was stunned for an instant.

His whole body felt as if a ladle of cold water had been poured on him by Dou Tou, all the excitement in his heart was poured down at once.

Originally, he was still very excited about finding coal and felt that something big could be accomplished.

But who could have imagined that I would get such news right after.

This charcoal actually has such a fatal flaw!

This is really surprising.

If it is really poisonous, then this thing will be a little difficult to do.

Think about it, he is planning to use charcoal to solve the serious fuel shortage problem.

It is used to distribute to many people so that they can keep warm and keep out the cold.

It will be easier to spend this cold winter, I thought.

To save their lives.

As a result, if the coal is poisonous, wouldn't it mean that it would not save people, but would harm them instead?

Why shouldn't he be scolded to death by those common people?

The people's support that was finally gathered together will definitely be lost!
This situation is really too serious!

Cao Cao didn't dare to think about it carefully.

Once this happens, it must be extremely fatal.

In addition, the craftsmen who smelted steel were also poisoned to death, so the losses on their side were also very large.

You know, not everyone can smelt steel.

Skilled craftsmen are vital and an extremely valuable asset.

Once this happens, not to mention that our coal production will grow rapidly.

It will inevitably encounter an extremely serious blow and never recover!
I don't know how long it will take to recover.

Cao Cao's mood suddenly became heavy, and he realized that something was wrong.

If coal is used for heating and smelting steel, someone else told him about it.

So at this time, Cao Cao wanted to kill people with a knife.

You will inevitably doubt the other party's intentions.

At this point, it seems that this is definitely an extremely sinister intention.

Once it is really promoted, the harm to oneself will be extremely huge.

This is a move, an extremely dangerous move, with vicious intentions!

But now, this was Gao Zai's idea.

But he won't have any doubts.

Because Gao Jing would never do this. In this regard, he still has enough confidence in Zhang Cheng!
"No, no! This is not right!"

After Cao Cao thought for a while, he suddenly shook his head and said this aloud.

"Gao Jiu told me about this.

When Gao told me about this, he didn't mention anything about the fact that coal was poisonous and could kill people.

This shows that charcoal is not poisonous. Otherwise, Gao would definitely give me special instructions.

I won't be allowed to make a big show of looking for coal as fuel. "

Hearing what Cao Cao said, Le Jin was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

He also felt that Cao Cao was right about this matter, and that was the case.

But think about it again, what he learned carefully there.

I was happy in my heart, but I couldn't help but feel a little retreat.

He thought for a moment, considered his words, looked at Cao Cao and said hesitantly:

"Lord, um...could it be that Mr. Gaojiu didn't know that coal has such shortcomings?

Or are the people over there, the villagers, lying?
But the villagers had no need to lie.

I have inquired carefully about this matter.

What they said was true, and I verified it in many aspects.

All the results point to this point, that is, it is burning charcoal, which is poisonous and can kill people.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have given him the name Deathstone. "

Hearing what Le Jin said, Cao Cao seemed a little silent for a moment.

After a while he said:

"Don't make any announcement about this matter. I will immediately go to Gaojiu and ask Gaojiu what is going on.

Before I ask the matter clearly, you must not reveal anything here.

Also, how many people know about this?

Give them all a gag order!
No one is allowed to disclose it to anyone. "

Cao Cao looked at Le Jin seriously and said this.

Cao Cao knew all too well the influence of this incident.

As the saying goes, good things do not go out, and bad things spread for thousands of miles.

Especially this matter is related to people's wealth and life.

Moreover, from Le Jin's story, he already understood that if charcoal is poisonous, it is very poisonous, and the whole family will be wiped out!
If such news spreads, it will be taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives.

So next, even if he can really prove this, it is nonsense and charcoal is also very useful, which will be very detrimental to the promotion of charcoal.

In the future, if you really use coal to promote it, you will easily suffer a backlash.

Hearing this, Le Jin nodded vigorously, indicating that he understood the importance and knew what to do.

Cao Cao reached out and patted Le Jin hard on the shoulder.

"Wen Qian, you have made a great contribution this time.

Thanks for playing it safe.

If it were someone else, this information might be leaked. "

Le Jin was naturally happy to receive such praise from Cao Cao.

However, when I think about the fatal problems that may exist in this charcoal.

His mood couldn't help but become heavy again.

He knew very well the important role of this coal.

He also knows what his master wants to do.

As well as some of the difficulties currently faced by the subordinates of his own family.

This charcoal can be said to have played a vital role here.

If there is really a problem with the coal and it cannot be used, then it will be a big deal!

It can be said that a bright road has been completely blocked.

Cao Cao did not immediately go to Zhang Cheng's side.

Instead, he returned to the backyard with Le Jin.

Collect all the unburned coal.

And put out the burning coal with water.

Then said:
"About this matter, I need to go see Gaojiu immediately and let Gaojiu take a look to see if this is the charcoal he said!"

Cao Cao said this, and soon he and Le Jin quickly headed towards Chenliu County with some guards and the found coal to meet Zhang Cheng.

When everyone saw Cao Cao doing this, they all thought that Cao Cao had obtained something as important as coal, and they couldn't wait to go to Zhang Cheng for verification.

They all felt that Cao Cao's behavior was very normal and did not think about other things.

Little did he know that Cao Cao was already extremely anxious and worried at this time.

He thought that if he found coal, he would find a bright road.

Who would have thought that as soon as this road appeared, there was a possibility that it would be completely blocked.

This is definitely not the result he wanted.

At this time, he was feeling particularly uneasy, and he was very worried that what Le Jin said was true.

If this was really the case, he didn't know how to face such things next.

After all, this matter was really closely related, and he didn't want anything to go wrong.

While Cao Cao, Le Jin and others were quickly heading towards Chenliu County, looking for Zhang Cheng.

The news that Le Jin found a burning stone has gradually spread in Zhencheng.

At least it circulates among those who are relatively high-status and well-informed.

After learning the news, each of these people felt extremely shocked and full of disbelief.

This is actually true, how could it be true? !
There are actually stones that can burn, and Zhang Cheng is not just talking nonsense!
"This news can't be false, can it?"

Some people couldn't help but look at the people around them and ask.

"It can't be fake, it can really burn!
I was watching by my side and saw with my own eyes that the stone was burning, red and very hot!
At this time, Duke Cao couldn't wait to take the stone to Chenliu County to find Zhang Gao.

I want Zhang Gao to confirm whether this kind of stone is what Zhang Gao said. "

When I heard the person next to me say this, the person who was very talkative at the beginning suddenly fell silent and felt his face burning.

It turns out to be real, there are actually stones that can burn!

This is really incredible!
How did Zhang Cheng know this?
Why does he even know that there are stones that can be burned?
What else does he not know?
"Brother Liu, I remember you said before that if there were really rocks that could burn, you would eat shit.

Several people have heard this, why, can Brother Liu take action now..."

Someone looked at the people around him and said this.

Upon hearing this, the man over there called Brother Liu suddenly turned pale.

He said:

"That...this doesn't count, it doesn't count, it's just a momentary joke."

He cursed Zhang Cheng in his heart!
This matter was actually said by Zhang Cheng.

"If people don't have faith, they don't know what they can do?"

"The most important thing in life is credibility and keeping your word. Brother Liu, this is not good for you!"

"If word of this gets out, Brother Liu's reputation will be ruined from now on."

Someone was laughing and running.

Brother Liu repeatedly bowed his hands and begged others to let him go.

Then he smiled and said:

“That… is my fault, it’s my fault.

How about I invite a few people to go to Goulan to listen to the music, and I pay for all the purchases today? "

After hearing what this person said, the few people who were very solemn just now suddenly became different.

They all nodded, indicating that it was not impossible.

Several people no longer mentioned the matter of betting.

This Brother Liu, while enduring the pain in his body, greeted a few people and went to Goulan to listen to music.

This person is a very stingy person. He is always reluctant to spend money and cannot find any opportunity to kill him.
This time they got a chance.

Of course there is no courtesy in that.

The money was spent like running water.

This Brother Liu feels very distressed.

At the same time, he couldn't help but slap his mouth fiercely.

Make you happy!Let you talk nonsense!
Are you okay now? !

While he was beating, he was scolding himself here.

If he had known that there would be such a result, he would not dare to say anything to Zhang Cheng.

Doubt this.

And this experience also made him completely lose his memory.

Decide that in the future, when encountering matters related to Zhang Cheng again.

So no matter how outrageous the matter sounded, he would never say a word or question Zhang Cheng on this matter!

This experience was really painful!It broke our hearts!

These bad friends are so rude when they seize the opportunity!
This is just a microcosm of it.

On this day, many people who had talked about this before were punished accordingly.

A corresponding price was paid.

Of course, it’s not like there are no people who want to cheat.

The reputation of those who cheat will be completely ruined from now on, and they will be looked down upon by many people.

Many people in this era still pay more attention to commitment.

Reputation and credibility are very important.

Many people admire Zhang Cheng very much and think that Zhang Cheng is really a god.

Such an outrageous thing could actually be proven to be true.

But at this moment, Cao Cao lost any joy.

Some are just nervous and uneasy.

After galloping, he arrived at Chenliucheng and went to see Zhang Cheng as quickly as possible.

Zhang Cheng was talking about Cao Cao here, but someone reported that Cao Cao was coming.

Zhang Cheng couldn't help but be startled when he heard this. This is really true. Cao Cao will be here soon!
Could it be that the future father-in-law of my family is really going to be a success?
How else could it be so?

With this in mind, he went outside to greet Cao Cao.

Seeing Cao Cao's tired appearance, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but said:
"Father-in-law, what brought you here and running so fast?"

After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Cao Cao said:

“Of course there are some more important things.

Walk!Go inside the house and talk. "

As he spoke, he led Le Jin into the room.

This time, Cao Cao did not carry the package containing coal, but let Le Jin carry it.

It can be seen from this that Cao Cao really cherishes his life.

Really stubborn.

"Gaojiu, we have found the charcoal you mentioned.

Moreover, there is a lot of coal over there. "

After arriving in the room and confirming that there were no outsiders, Cao Cao looked at Zhang Cheng and said.

Zhang Cheng was not surprised by this.

This was what he expected.

"If you find coal, my father-in-law can mine it and use it immediately. Why are you here to see me at this time?"

Zhang Cheng seemed a little puzzled.

After all, according to Cao Cao's level of concern in this matter, it can be expected that after getting the charcoal, Cao Cao would be eager to do these things as soon as possible.

Mine the coal as quickly as possible.

As a result, Cao Cao did not do this. Instead, he hurried all the way to his side.

Could it be that there is something special about this matter?
After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Cao Cao and Le Jin couldn't help but look at each other.

Then Cao Cao said:

“You have found it after looking for it, and it is indeed proven that the coal can be burned.

And, the effect is exactly the same as what you said.

It's just... this matchmaker seems to have a very fatal flaw.

That is, after burning, people will die.

It's poisonous. "

Cao Cao told Zhang Cheng about this.

Le Jin added on the side.

He also mentioned the name Deathstone.

When Zhang Cheng heard this, he immediately seemed a little stunned.

Good guy, even the life stone has been made!

If you think about it carefully, based on the experience of those people, it seems that it is not impossible to give coal such a name.

"Gaojiu, what do you think about this?
Could it be that this coal is really poisonous? "

Cao Cao looked at Zhang Cheng and asked nervously.

Zhang Cheng nodded and said:
"Father-in-law, what do you say about this coal? If you say it is poisonous, then it is indeed poisonous.

Regarding this, I didn't check it for a while and didn't think it through clearly.

I forgot to tell my father-in-law about this. "

When Zhang Cheng said this, the last bit of luck in Cao Cao's heart disappeared all of a sudden, and he couldn't help but feel a little thump in his heart.

Is it really poisonous? !
Then this time things are big!
I finally found the charcoal, but it turned out to be poisonous!

Don’t mention Cao Cao’s current mood.

In an instant, he fell from the clouds to the bottom!
For a moment, I just felt my head was buzzing, not to mention how disappointed I was!

Zhang Cheng paid close attention to the reactions of Cao Cao and Le Jin.

I know that Cao Cao and Le Jin may have some misunderstandings.

I also understand how they both feel.

Then he quickly said:

"My lord, you two have misunderstood this matter.

This charcoal, you said is poisonous, it can also be poisonous.

But if you say it's not poisonous, it's not poisonous. "

These tongue-twisting words immediately made Cao Cao confused.

"Speak carefully and don't go around here!"

Cao Cao couldn't help but glare at Zhang Cheng.

He was in such a mood. Zhang Cheng was still walking around here. He was really a filial son!

"Oh, that's good, actually this isn't called poison.

It means that the combustion of flame requires oxygen to support combustion.

There is something in the air called oxygen.

The reason why we humans can survive is that we rely on breathing to obtain oxygen to maintain our lives.

People will die if they lack oxygen.

The burning of coal consumes oxygen.

When people stay with it for a long time, the oxygen in the room is burned out by the fire.

Then naturally, a state of hypoxia will occur, and then death will occur.

At the same time, carbon monoxide will be released. In the air, oxygen will decrease and carbon monoxide will increase, and people will die..."

Zhang Cheng is here to popularize science with Cao Cao and Le Jin.

As a result, as he told his story, both Cao Cao and Le Jin were confused.

What is air? !
What is oxygen again? !

What helps burn?

What is carbon monoxide?
What is this and what?

Why does it sound so messy?
For a moment, both Cao Cao and Le Jin felt that their heads were filled with stars.

It was even more uncomfortable than when Zhang Cheng was walking around there just now.

Cao Cao always felt that he was very knowledgeable and talented.

But in front of Zhang Cheng, his son-in-law, he seemed to be a little too far behind.

"Then...then doesn't this still mean that coal is poisonous and can kill people?
After Cao Cao hesitated for a while, he looked at Zhang Cheng and said.

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but put his hand on his forehead.

It's really hard to talk about this kind of thing with the ancients.

Even smart people like Boss Cao are like this.

Co-authoring what I just said was in vain.

He thought about it and decided to let Cao Cao have a clearer understanding of this matter through something simpler and more direct.

Zhang Cheng lit the coal with firewood and placed it in a room.

When Zhang Cheng did this, Cao Cao withdrew far away.

He now has some fear of coal.

Then this behavior is a good explanation of what is called a gentleman's disadvantage under a dangerous wall.

Although Boss Cao thinks that he is not a gentleman.

But for this matter of not erecting a dangerous wall, it is still practiced very well.

Put the lit coal inside the house and close the doors and windows.

At the same time, a very lively sheep was tied up in this room.

Through such behavior, he wanted to show Cao Cao that coal was not poisonous.

Also demonstrates how to cause death.

After doing this for a while, Zhang Cheng was basically sure that the sheep inside were dead.

It says it can be opened to verify.

Upon hearing what Zhang Cheng said, Cao Cao became even more nervous.

"That Gaojie, don't open the door.

Let others fight, let's stay away! "

Hearing what Cao Cao said, Zhang Cheng smiled and shook his head and said:
"It's okay. This thing is not poisonous. As long as I stand outside now, it won't be any problem."

As he spoke, he stepped forward and opened the door, and immediately a choking smell filled the air.

Cao Cao was very vigilant. He took several steps back and retreated outside the courtyard gate?
After the choking smell had almost dissipated, Zhang Chengcheng walked in.

I saw that the sheep locked in the house was completely dead and had no life left.

Cao Cao stood at the door. After seeing this scene, he took a few steps back.

"You still say it's not poisonous?
The sheep are dead! "

He hurriedly called Zhang Cheng, asking Zhang Cheng to come out quickly and not stay in there.

Zhang Chengdao:
"Lord, come in, it's okay.

Before, it was just a lack of oxygen, but now the doors and windows are opened, ventilation is carried out.

The consumed oxygen can be replenished and there will be no problems when we come here again. "

After hearing what Zhang Cheng said, Cao Cao walked in doubtfully for a while.

But I was still a little frightened.

"In fact, not just charcoal, but anything that can catch fire has such an effect.

For example, if charcoal and firewood are sealed too tightly, people will die due to lack of oxygen. "

As Zhang Cheng spoke, he carried the sheep out, lit the charcoal, closed the doors and windows again, and brought in another sheep.

Demonstrate to Cao Cao.

in the process of waiting.

Zhang Cheng conveniently skinned and disemboweled the sheep that had personally participated in this great victory experiment, paid the price of his life, and made outstanding contributions, and prepared to eat it later.

After processing these,
I waited a while and looked again.

I saw that the other sheep just now also died, and the charcoal fire in the room went out before it finished burning because it consumed a lot of oxygen.

"How is it? Master, do you understand now?

In fact, this thing is the same as firewood or something else.

The reason why those people died has nothing to do with burning media.

The same is true for ordinary firewood as long as it burns for a long time and is too closed. "

After listening to Zhang Cheng's story, he carefully studied these two sheep who had made great contributions.

Cao Cao already believed Zhang Cheng's words.

“In other words, charcoal is very safe.

As long as you pay attention to ventilation when using it, then there will definitely be no fatalities, right? "

In another room, Cao Cao was chewing mutton while watching Zhang Cheng ask with excitement.

While chewing the mutton, Zhang Cheng gave a thumbs up to express his praise for Cao Cao, yes.

"That's it. Father-in-law, you are right."

After confirming this matter, Cao Cao was in a good mood, his appetite increased greatly, and he gnawed a pile of sheep bones.

Then he looked at Zhang Cheng and said with emotion:
"Gaojiu, it's all thanks to you!

If not for you.

I almost missed such a good thing.

Now, we have found a treasure here!
The problems encountered are no longer any problems! "

After saying that, he looked at Zhang Chengdao:
"I have received the latest news.

Sent from Chang'an.

The people I sent to Chang'an went through a series of management.

The matter of granting you the title of Marquis has been initially decided.

Next, there should be no doubts.

As for the title of the seal, this matter has not yet been determined, but it should not be too bad.

This time I spent enough money to satisfy the appetites of Li Jue and Guo Si, so there should be a good result. "

Cao Cao thought of business and said this to Zhang Cheng.

Zhang Cheng nodded.

"Let my father-in-law worry about it."

In fact, Zhang Cheng didn't care much about whether he was granted a title or not.

After all, this is just a false name.

It doesn't bring him much practical benefit.

At the very least, it cannot extend his lifespan.

If his lifespan could be extended, his reaction would definitely be greater than it is now, and it would be impossible to be so indifferent.

Cao Cao was already used to Zhang Cheng's attitude and didn't say much.

After staying here for a while, Cao Cao did not stay with Zhang Cheng any longer.

He immediately left Zhang Cheng's side and rode back to Zhencheng.

Then make a series of arrangements to allow people to mine the coal immediately.

At the same time, he also explained what Zhang Cheng said about the necessary protective measures when using coal and paying attention to ventilation to ensure safety...

……

“This coal is good, but it’s a little difficult to light it.

Moreover, it takes a long time to burn, so it is too wasteful to use it for cooking.

I don't know if it can be improved. "

A few days later, Xun Yu looked at Cao Cao and said this.

Cao Cao said:
"Why don't I just ask the superior about this matter.

See if he has any other good ideas? "

Xun Yu shook his head and said:

"It's better not to ask for advice.

Although this coal has some shortcomings, it can already solve the lord's urgent need.

And it can also play a great role in the future.

This is already great, and we don’t have to be so picky. "

After hearing what Xun Yu said, Cao Cao thought about it and felt that what Xun Yu said was somewhat reasonable.

I stopped asking Zhang Cheng now.

As a result, Zhang Cheng appeared in Zhencheng that afternoon and brought something to Cao Cao.

"Gaojiu, what did you bring?"

Cao Cao looked very strange when he looked at the dark thing Zhang Cheng had brought.

He could tell that the thing in front of him was coal.

It's just that it's very different from the coal I've seen before.

The coal before was similar to stone, but the coal Zhang Cheng got now was very different from that coal and did not have the texture of stone.

More importantly, this thing is very regular, cylindrical, and has many small holes in the middle.

This made Cao Cao seem a little curious.

I don’t know what new tricks Zhang Cheng has come up with.

At the same time, I also have great expectations for this in my heart...

(End of this chapter)