It was a stormy night.
Fang Zhengyi woke up early and packed his bags.
Luo Ningxin wanted to get up to help him dress, but when she saw her getting up and taking two steps, Fang Zheng hugged her slender waist and laid her down on the bed.
"Sleep a little longer, there's no need to send me off."
Hearing that he cared about her, Luo Ningxin nodded shyly.
Fang Zheng looked at him, smiled slightly and carried the package out.
However, I felt a little heavy when I left the house. After all, I had more responsibilities on my shoulders... I had never had a girlfriend in my previous life, so things were going too smoothly in this life...
By the time they arrived outside the city, the manpower Ao Chen had prepared had been assembled.
More than a hundred people were ready to go, including people with special skills such as Bai Rui, a habitual thief, and Lian Gui, a bandit.
Many people from the county government came to see him off.
When Fang Zheng appeared, everyone stood up straight and said hello.
Xiaotao approached Fang Zhengyi with a luggage and said, "Here, take some food with you on the way."
After that, she stretched out her hand to help him straighten his collar, muttering: "The clothes you are wearing? You are such an adult and you can't even wear clothes."
"Why didn't Ning Xin help you put it on..."
"What will she help me wear?" Fang Zheng said with a guilty conscience.
"Stop pretending, shout louder and the whole county will hear you!" Xiao Tao said expressionlessly, "You bastard!"
Fang Zhengyi chuckled, feeling very embarrassed.
Only Xiaotao dared to talk to herself like this.
I was so impulsive that I forgot that Xiaotao lived not far from me.
But is it that loud? ! Why didn't I feel it at the time?
After adjusting the collar and patting it twice, Xiaotao warned: "Pay attention to safety on the road, go early and come back early."
"Ah, I got it, take good care of your house! I'll bring you souvenirs when I come back!"
After chatting for a while, a person emerged from the crowd who came to see him off.
The person who came was Mo Xiaohu from the firearms laboratory. He was holding a large wooden box in his hand. He walked up to Fang Zhengyi and said earnestly: "Master, I heard that you are leaving. Our firearms laboratory rushed to make a few guns overnight. Please bring them with you for self-defense." !”
After that, he opened the box, revealing four short muskets and a wearable holster.
It's the three-shot short gun that Xie Xian carries!
Fang Zheng stretched out his hand, picked up one, and gestured towards the distance.
"boom"!
One shot, full of power!
He nodded with satisfaction and took the box: "The things are well made! Credit you for your contribution!"
Mo Xiaohu smiled and scratched the back of his head: "Master...that funding...see if you can approve it."
Fang Zheng sneered and said: "You still want money? When you learn not to use public funds to go out to eat, drink, whore and gamble, then you will have a chance!"
"But...but the people at the steam station are spending money indiscriminately! They are just a bunch of people who boil water! We can also do it!" Mo Xiaohu said angrily.
Just as Fang Zheng was about to speak, another person emerged from the crowd, carrying a large box and said angrily: "Mo Xiaohu! What nonsense are you talking to me about!"
Then he walked up to Fang Zhengyi and cried: "Master, please stop him from farting! We are all doing serious research!"
"Isn't it just a gun? Our steam station also has one. If you bring it this time, it will definitely be better than theirs!"
With that said, he opened the box and revealed a set of strange-looking things inside.
A gun connected to a large metal backpack with a tube.
"Sir, this is a steam gun! It doesn't use gunpowder and has no smell. It's much better than the garbage from the firearms institute!"
Mo Xiaohu hugged his arms and sneered: "Han Qi, who are you trying to tire out with this piece of junk!"
Han Qi rolled his eyes at him, picked up his backpack and said to Fang Zheng, "Master, look at it!"
Fang Zheng became curious at this moment, holding his chin and looking at it with interest.
Steam gun? Is there such a thing? Never heard of it in my previous life!
But in principle it seems feasible...
After putting it on, Han Qi took the kerosene and stretched it toward the end of the backpack. There seemed to be a special place for kerosene inside, and the smell was very unpleasant.
The moment it came into contact with the sparks, a grid inside ignited a fire, and faint black smoke continued to emerge along the metal grid.
Mo Xiaohu mocked: "Did you burn out your brains by boiling water? You're not afraid of burning your buttocks!"
Not to be outdone, Han Qi fired back: "You know nothing, shut up!"
Fang Zhengyi looked serious, there was nothing to laugh at!
One small step for the steam industry, one giant leap for mankind!
There is such an artifact as a steam gun. Wouldn't it save a lot of money on gunpowder in the future?
The crowd gradually gathered around Han Qi. Surrounded by more than a hundred people, Han Qi's face became a little more reserved.
"Shoot!" Fang Zhengyi urged.
Expectation flashed in everyone's eyes.
"Wait a minute...the water hasn't boiled yet..." Han Qi blushed and mumbled.
The crowd roared and dispersed.
You have to show off this kind of rags. If you really want to fight, the bodies will be cold by the time you boil the water!
Mo Xiaohu burst out laughing on the spot, pointed at Han Qi and began to mock wildly.
The smile on Fang Zheng's face suddenly disappeared, he turned around and walked away.
As he walked, he said: "Ao Chen! Starting today, half of the funds for the steam laboratory will be allocated to the firearms laboratory!"
"Everyone! Get ready to go!"
............
Prince Wu's Mansion
Butler Chen from the palace quickly walked into the study with a few letters.
Opening the door, King Wu was writing something at his desk.
Butler Chen lowered his head and placed the letter on the table, then stood aside.
After King Wu put down his writing, he began to report: "Your Majesty, a letter from Haiyuan City."
King Wu nodded: "The palace has already checked the transfer department. The storm should be over. In a few days, you can go to Haiyuan City in person and tell the following that everything is back to normal."
As he spoke, King Wu opened the letter in his hand: "This time I have alerted the emperor brother, he will not let it go. In the future, he will..."
Halfway through his words, he stopped suddenly, and King Wu's face changed slightly!
A familiar yet unfamiliar name suddenly appeared on the letter...Xie Xian.
"Xie Xian...Xie Xian...Why do I seem to have heard this name before?" King Wu turned around and asked.
Steward Chen was stunned for a moment, then bowed slightly and said, "My lord, you have forgotten that Xie Xian is from Banshan News Agency and is also a subordinate of Fang Zhengyi."
"This person also came back from Jianjiang and only appeared in the capital. There was no news about this person before."
After hearing this, King Wu's expression finally changed, and he stood up suddenly with a shock!
He said angrily: "How many days has Fang Zhengyi been gone?"
"Seven days!" Butler Chen looked a little confused and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty...what happened."
Xie Xian appeared in Haiyuan City, and Fang Zhengyi also left the capital inexplicably. Did he have the same name? It's unlikely to be such a coincidence!
King Wu couldn't help but his breathing became heavier and he began to pace repeatedly in the room.
"What's wrong...Fang Zhengyi's people have sneaked into Haiyuan City. The imperial brother must have secretly sent him out!"
"I didn't expect...I didn't expect that it would be him again! It would be him who would mess with me again!"
The blue veins on King Wu's forehead faintly appeared, and the usual calmness no longer existed.
But this gaffe went away just as quickly as it came.
He sat back down, took two deep breaths, and fell into deep thought...
