"Feiji, go help me get some of these materials!"
After seeing Li Gang off, Li Zexuan wrote and drew in the study for a while, then took out a one-page list of materials and gave instructions to Pang Feiji.
Pang Feiji didn't even look at it, just took it and clasped his fists in response: "Yes, Lord Marquis!"
After that, he turned around and went out.
Li Zexuan stopped him quickly and ordered with a stern expression: "Keep this list safe for me. If it is lost or someone looks at it, you won't be able to save it even with your life! Do you understand?"
Pang Feiji subconsciously straightened his back and said solemnly: "Understood! Lord Marquis! I will definitely protect the secrets!"
After walking out of the courtyard, he took out the list of materials Li Zexuan gave him from his arms and looked at it. He was dumbfounded, "This! This... what does the Marquis want these things for? Do you want to keep them for the New Year?"
Earlier, Li Zexuan asked Li Gang to write a couplet. Although Pang Feiji was not present, he guessed that Li Zexuan was preparing for the New Year. But what do the things on the list have to do with the New Year?
"Forget it! Never mind! I just need to find these things for the Marquis and make sure that this list is not seen by others!"
Pang Feiji scratched his head and couldn't figure it out. In the end, he had to carefully put the list into his arms and walked down the mountain.
After giving instructions to Pang Feiji, Li Zexuan returned to the study and continued to repair books.
In fact, he had compiled part of the textbook for the second semester of the academy a few months ago. After so many days of retreat and study, in general, the textbook for the second volume was basically written. Now his main work is It's about proofreading.
The house was quiet, with only him and two maids. Han Yuxi went to Chang'an in the morning, while the others accompanied Ye Guozhong and Mrs. Ye to visit the academy.
That's right, these people have been shopping in the academy for several days and they still haven't gotten tired of it. Sometimes Li Zexuan can't figure it out. Isn't it just a bunch of reinforced concrete buildings? Is it that attractive?
This guy just stood up and talked without pain in his back. He didn't even think about it. Ye Guozhong and Mrs. Ye were both natives of the Tang Dynasty. Wouldn't it be strange to see tall cement buildings? This is just like the first time modern people see an ancient house. It would be strange not to find it novel.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Master Hou! I have found everything you want!"
After an unknown amount of time, Pang Feiji's knock came from the door. Li Zexuan put down the manuscript in his hand, raised his head and said, "Come in!"
With a "squeak" sound, Pang Feiji came in carrying a sack.
Li Zexuan frowned when he saw this and said, "Did you mix everything into a sack?"
Pang Feiji hurriedly put down the sack, opened the mouth of the sack, and said, "No, no! Look, Lord Marquis, it's all wrapped in small packages of paper!"
Li Zexuan nodded with satisfaction and said: "Okay! Good job! You go to the front yard to guard, I want to go to the backyard to make something. No one is allowed to come to the backyard without my order!"
Pang Feiji nodded and responded: "Yes! Mr. Hou!"
Then he couldn't help but ask: "Master Hou, what on earth are you going to use these things for? Uh..."
After saying that, Pang Feiji immediately regretted it. In a big family, the most taboo thing is knowing too much!
Li Zexuan was not angry. He raised his eyes and glanced at Pang Feiji, saying: "You will know it by then! By the way, did you destroy the previous order?"
Seeing that Li Zexuan didn't blame himself, Pang Feiji breathed out a sigh of relief, and then replied: "The list is here, it hasn't been destroyed yet!"
Li Zexuan picked up the sack with one hand, walked towards the door, and said calmly: "Remember to burn the list later!"
Pang Feiji was stunned for a moment, then said: "Yes!"
But where is Li Zexuan next to him at this moment? The latter has already gone to the backyard to make something!
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"Ms. sir, I'm back!"
Near noon, Han Yuxi came back from Chang'an City. As soon as she entered the house, she shouted inside as usual, but there was no response from inside.
At this time, Xiao He appeared out of nowhere and said, "Young madam, the young master is making something alone in the backyard!"
"Oh! Then I'll go take a look!"
Han Yuxi put down a package in her hand, clapped her hands, and walked towards the backyard.
Of course Pang Feiji, who was guarding the front yard, heard it, but he would not stop it foolishly. Although Li Zexuan told him not to let outsiders enter the backyard, Han Yuxi was obviously not an outsider!
"Madam, are you back?"
In the backyard, Li Zexuan was using glue to make a thick paper tube. The diameter of the paper tube was a little thicker than a thumb, and the height of the tube was about 20 centimeters. Materials were scattered around him.
Speaking of glue, many people subconsciously think that there was no glue in ancient times. In fact, there was, but it is not chemical glue in the modern sense!
The glue Li Zexuan uses now is fish bladder glue. As the name suggests, it is made of fish bladder. The fish maw is steamed, boiled, mashed, filtered and other procedures, and finally the fish maw gel is obtained. When using it, heat it with water, melt it and apply it on the surface of the wood. After cooling and drying, the bonding can be successful. In terms of viscosity, it is much stronger than most modern glues!
In addition to fish bladder glue, there is also pigskin glue, which is made from pig skin. It is boiled and turned into something like glue. When used, it is also heated over water, which is the same as the use of fish bladder glue.
It can be said that the wisdom of the ancients in terms of tools and materials was not as weak as most people thought!
Li Zexuan, who was tinkering in the yard, heard the footsteps and said without looking back.
Recognizing people by hearing their voices is the tacit understanding between "old husband and wife"!
"Well! Mr. Sir, what are you doing?"
Han Yuxi couldn't help but wonder when she saw paper tubes lying on the ground and other materials scattered everywhere.
Li Zexuan thought for a while and said: "Well... I am making something similar to firecrackers, except that it is not only louder than firecrackers, but also prettier than firecrackers! Madam, you have just come back, go and have a rest. Husband, it will be ready soon!"
That's right, Li Zexuan just wanted to make fireworks. At this time, "firecrackers" with gunpowder wrapped in paper had not yet appeared. There were only "firecrackers" or "explosion poles". To put it bluntly, this thing is a bamboo pole, because there are one section in the bamboo pole. The knots are all closed. When heated by fire, the gas inside expands. If heated continuously, the bamboo poles will swell and explode, so they are called firecrackers.
Usually during the Chinese New Year, this is what naughty children like to play the most. You can often see naughty children throwing bamboo poles into the fire in groups on the street. They mainly want to hear the noise!
Official gunpowder firecrackers were only recorded in the Northern Song Dynasty, when they were also called "gunpowder firecrackers."
The kind of fireworks that Li Zexuan is making now that can only be lifted into the sky with the help of gunpowder were definitely not available in the Tang Dynasty...
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Second update!
The sequelae of the continuous explosion last month finally broke out. Fortunately, I dreamed that Daozhang Sun gave me a prescription. The knight came back at night and grabbed a medicine according to the prescription. After he came back, he brewed it and soaked his hands. After soaking for half an hour, he felt like Much better, I can spend a few more days! Daochang Sun is awesome!
Well, speaking in human terms, the prescription was prepared by an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner from the previous hospital. I just remembered the prescription and took the medicine according to the prescription! hhhh!
(End of chapter)
