Why do we say that ordinary heroic spirits are arbitrary for eternity?

Chapter 65: The theory of firearms, Zhang Jiao’s importance
  Stepping into the second level of Qi training, another spiritual fruit transformed the body.

Lu Yu is now different from what he used to be.

Not only the five senses have been greatly enhanced, but also the mental power, or spiritual consciousness, has been greatly enhanced.

He could sense the auras of Protector Ren Weiliang and Master Zhang Jiao outside the mansion.

The arrival of the master was unexpected and reasonable.

His little square is the chess piece placed here by Zhang Jiao, so he must come and take a look.

Lu Yu didn't think much, stood up, opened the door, and went to greet Zhang Jiao.

...

Along the way, Zhang Jiao felt more and more powerful about Lu Yu as he listened to Ren Weiliang's feedback!
  Not only can he come up with all kinds of new gadgets, but he also has great trust in his subordinates!
  It sounds simple to say that you should not trust people who are suspicious of you, but it is not that difficult to actually do it.

Many people are reluctant to let go of the power in their hands and hold on to everything tightly because they are worried that once their powers are delegated, they will no longer belong to them.

This concern is normal because it does happen.

Not everyone is a born leader.

But Lu Yu was completely different.

He has no love for power at all!
  He can safely leave everything to his subordinates without fear of his power being shared.

Once things are handed down, only focus on the progress and final results, never point fingers!
  This made Zhang Jiao feel very incredible, and he felt that Lu Yu was even more extraordinary.

Just when Zhang Jiao was sighing like this.

But not far away,
  Lu Yu, who was wearing Taoist robes, walked over with a brisk pace and a smile on his face.

Zhang Jiao couldn't help but be startled when he saw it.

It's just that after not seeing him for a while, Lu Yu seemed to be a different person.

But Zhang Jiao couldn't tell what was different for a while.

I just feel like he seems a bit... otherworldly!
  Soon, Lu Yu came closer, bowed and saluted, "I've met Master."

Zhang Jiao touched his beard and said with a smile: "My good disciple, I don't know if I can't come here as a teacher. It has only been so long, but you have already developed this place so well."

"Thanks to the old people sent by Master, otherwise it would not be so easy to develop." Lu Yu said with a smile.

"Don't be self-effacing. Not everyone can be like you." Zhang Jiao shook his head, then patted Lu Yu on the shoulder: "I came here because I have something to ask you."

"what's up?"

"Go inside and talk."

"it is good."

The protector Ren Weiliang and the people who followed Zhang Jiao were wise enough not to follow him.

Waited in the room.

Zhang Jiaocai said: "Last time I came here because of the magical medicine, and this time I came here because of the gunpowder. I want to know if you have anything else? Don't let me come here again in a few days. With my body and bones, The fatigue of traveling and traveling is really too much to bear.”

Lu Yu nodded: "Yes."

"Really?!" Zhang Jiao asked casually without much expectation, but who would have thought that Lu Yu actually had something new.

"Yeah." Lu Yu nodded: "But it's just in my imagination."

"Tell me in detail."

"Well, my disciple is thinking, since gunpowder can burn violently and cause explosions, why can't we use iron tools to restrain the power of gunpowder at one point? In this way, the power of gunpowder can be released at a fixed point! I will This weapon is called a firearm!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Jiao was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but widen his eyes, feeling that Lu Yu had opened a whole new world for him!

Yes.

Gunpowder is so powerful, why can't it be harnessed?

Just letting it explode would be extremely powerful, but its effect would be very limited.

If it is utilized and the power of gunpowder is released at a fixed point, it will definitely be a first-class magic weapon!

The truth behind Lu Yu's words couldn't be simpler. You only need to change your thinking to think of it. But Zhang Jiao didn’t expect it, and neither did Zhang Mancheng. Many guardians who had seen the power of gunpowder explosions didn’t expect it. Only he, Lu Yu, did!
  At this moment, Zhang Jiao finally understood why Lu Yu was able to develop so many new gadgets, not only by reading ancient books, but also by drawing parallels and thinking of things that others could not think of!

"You already have an idea?" Zhang Jiao asked.

"I have some." Lu Yu nodded: "But we are currently encountering some problems..."

"What's the problem?" Zhang Jiao continued to ask.

"Iron is not enough. The iron ore that is usually smelted is okay to get some spear points, but if you want to make firearms, especially powerful firearms, it is far from enough. It is far behind." Lu Yu said helplessly.

"I will provide you with a sufficient amount of iron!" Zhang Jiao said without hesitation: "As long as you can develop the firearm you mentioned, I can provide you with as much iron as you want!"

Lu Yu couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this.

In this era, the price of iron is actually not expensive.

If it is a hundred-smelted steel knife, it will cost about [-] to [-] yuan.

But if it is an ordinary hatchet or kitchen knife, it only costs fifty to one hundred dollars.

The price of ordinary ironware is even cheaper, about [-] yuan per pound.

The price of raw material iron is even lower.

But because the salt and iron project is the exclusive domain of the imperial court, trying to obtain large quantities of iron will inevitably attract the attention of the imperial court!

So for Lu Yu, there was really no good solution for a while. The stupidest solution was to buy ironware and melt it.

But this is expensive and laborious.

If Zhang Jiao can really think of a way to get a large amount of iron, it would be great!

The firearms matter is not just Lu Yu’s problem.

The matter is of great importance and concerns the future of the entire Taiping Road.

Zhang Jiao is naturally very clear about this.

"I leave the research on this firearm to you." Zhang Jiao said seriously.

"Okay." Lu Yu nodded.

In fact, there is no need to study, he has memorized the drawings and everything.

It's just that this time, it's not easy to use the excuse that I read it in ancient books. There is really no way that these things can be found in ancient books.

So I have to pretend to do some research and then give the results.

Zhang Jiao naturally didn't know this. He looked at Lu Yu with gentle eyes. The more he looked, the more satisfied he became. If anyone can decide the future success or failure of Taiping Road, it must be Lu Yu!
  This evaluation is very high, but Zhang Jiao feels that it is not high at all.

He had seen too many miracles in Lu Yu.

That night, Zhang Jiao pulled Lu Yu over and had a long chat with him.

The two chatted for a long time and talked a lot.

From Lu Yu's magic medicine to the 'elixir' that can burn out relics.

From Zhang Jiao's decision to found Taiping Dao, he preached everywhere and spread to the whole world.

Over the years, Zhang Jiao has seen too many people and things.

He has the ideals and ambitions to change the world, and wants to educate the people with good ways and bring peace and prosperity to the world.

But it was so difficult that Zhang Jiao felt that it was impossible for him to do it.

But even if he thought it was impossible, Zhang Jiao still had no hesitation and headed towards the ultimate goal step by step.

Because he knows that only by doing it can he have the possibility of success.

Even if he failed, it would only be death.

Listening to Zhang Jiao's words, Lu Yu was silent for a long time.

He heard the importance in Zhang Jue's words, and if Zhang Jue couldn't accomplish this goal, he would ask for his help to complete it.

(End of this chapter)