Lord: Starting with Summoning the Regular Army of Earth

Chapter 72 Gunpowder Application and Appointment Ceremony (Please Subscribe)

"Your Highness, this is simply magic! It's incredible!" Will walked to Matthew's side, his face also filled with barely suppressed excitement and joy.

Once he recovered from his shock, he clearly realized the value and purpose of this explosive device.

This is tantamount to giving ordinary people power comparable to magic.

Moreover, this explosive device does not seem difficult to manufacture and can be mass-produced.

He couldn't even imagine what a spectacular sight it would be if one day every soldier in the Ashstone Ridge army were equipped with a launcher for such an explosive.

Not only Will, but Nightsong, who was hiding in the shadows, was also shocked.

Although she had witnessed the extraordinary nature of these special goblin summons during this time.

But at this moment, her understanding was once again refreshed, making her even more curious about their origins.

Perhaps I really need to learn the language of those summoned creatures, just like Will did, to figure out their origins, what kind of race they are, and what unique "magical powers" they possess.

Matthew, seeing Will's shocked expression, understood his feelings and emotions.

He patted Will on the shoulder, his tone firm and confident: "Will, this isn't magic, but the power of knowledge, the result of understanding and applying the laws of nature. From this day forward, our Emberstone Ridge not only possesses magic, but also grasps the truth!"

He knew that from this day forward, Will would witness the birth of one incredible "technological" power after another.

One day in the future, he, whom his family considers a magical waste, will hold in his hands a power that will make even the highest-ranking mages tremble in fear.

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After the experiments with the ember powder were completed, it was time for personnel to be rotated.

After Wang Qinian, Sun Zhengwu, and others returned to Blue Star, they immediately convened a meeting to plan the next steps for the application of gunpowder.

"This is a groundbreaking achievement!" Qin Weiguo's face was full of joy upon learning of the success of Emberstone gunpowder. "But gunpowder is just a means. The key to this meeting is how to transform it into a force for protecting and developing Emberstone Ridge. Zhengwu, you are the military leader, why don't you share your thoughts first?"

Sun Zhengwu stood up in response and walked to the front of the stage with firm steps. Several hand-drawn sketches of simple weapons appeared on the screen.

"Commander Qin, comrades," he got straight to the point, "Now that we have good gunpowder, we need a plan for how to fight and how to manufacture our weapons. Our military group has initially drawn up three lines."

He pointed to the first picture, which depicted pottery jars, iron boxes, and brick-shaped objects: "The first line is about immediate results. In the next one to two months, we will prioritize developing hand-thrown explosive charges, landmines that detonate when stepped on, and demolition charges for blowing up walls and demolishing houses. These things have low technical barriers and can quickly form combat capability, giving our soldiers powerful weapons."

Many people in the room nodded in agreement; this was the most pragmatic choice.

"The second line is the mid-term offensive." Sun Zhengwu switched images, revealing a diagram that resembled a large firework and an ultra-large caliber short-barreled cannon.

"The goal is to build something that can shoot farther, like a 'flying thunder cannon'—an explosive projectile, or a rocket propelled by gunpowder. The structure is relatively simple, but it can achieve area damage and long-range suppression." He paused, his tone becoming more cautious: "The third line of work is the long-term goal, and also the toughest nut to crack—building guns."

More complex exploded diagrams of muzzle-loading rifles, Minié rifles, and other structural components appeared on the screen.

"Good gunpowder gave us a better foundation, but the difficulty in making guns lies not in the gunpowder, but in the gun itself."

His gaze swept over the experts present.

"First, we need high-quality steel that can withstand high pressure to make gun barrels. Our current pig iron is far from enough. We need to wait for the blast furnace to be built and to produce high-quality steel."

Secondly, the inside of the barrel must be polished to be extremely smooth and uniform, and the parts must be made with unparalleled precision. Currently, it is all being polished bit by bit by Comrade Matthew's magician hands, which is too inefficient and cannot be mass-produced.

Third, a reliable ignition mechanism, whether using flint or a more complex propellant, requires meticulous work.

He then looked at Zhang Hongjian from the technical team: "Professor Zhang suggested an idea earlier, perhaps we could first make a simple hand cannon with an ultra-large caliber, load it with shotgun shells, and use it to hit people in the face at close range, which would greatly reduce the requirements for materials and processes. But this is just a transitional measure."

Sun Zhengwu concluded: "Therefore, the military team's suggestion is to focus on explosives in the short term, make breakthroughs in projectiles in the medium term, and concentrate efforts on materials and precision machining in the long term to accumulate capital for gun manufacturing. We must not be overly ambitious."

As soon as Sun Zhengwu sat down, Li Jianguo adjusted his glasses and took over the conversation: "Comrade Zhengwu mainly talked about the 'destructive' aspect; I'll add the 'constructive' aspect. This gunpowder provided tremendous assistance for our future mining and road construction!"

He stood up, smiling, and said enthusiastically, "Next, we will also use gunpowder to improve the efficiency of limestone mining."

At this moment, Du Yucai, who was in charge of logistics, spoke up, his tone serious: "Comrades, don't blame me for pouring cold water on this first, but we also need to think about safety issues." "Indeed, production and storage safety are also our primary concerns."

The group then discussed safety issues further and finally formulated a detailed plan.

At the end of the meeting, Qin Weiguo gave a concluding speech: "Now that the situation is clear and the direction is obvious, let me announce a few decisions."

"First, a special task force for the application of flamingo powder was established, with Wang Qinian as the chief technical officer, Sun Zhengwu assisting in military applications, and Li Jianguo assisting in engineering applications."

"Secondly, grenades, landmines, and demolition charges are the top priorities. Wang Qinian, your group should produce finalized samples and production processes as soon as possible. The flying mine cannon and rocket projects will be led by Sun Zhengwu, and preliminary research should be accelerated."

"Finally, Lao Du, you will personally oversee the safety regulations and formulate regulations for the entire process from production to disposal. If any problems arise, I will hold you solely responsible."

"Mission accomplished!"

At this point, Qin Weiguo seemed to remember something and changed the subject: "In addition, there will be an appointment meeting for Comrade Matthew at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, and everyone must be present."

The next day, at 9:00 AM.

The auditorium of Yuanyang No.1 Middle School was decorated in a solemn yet warm manner.

The main leaders of the Super Dimension Strategy Department, the project team leaders and core expert representatives were all present and seated neatly.

Bright flags hung in front of the auditorium, and in the front row below the stage sat two middle-aged men with completely different expressions—Matthew's father, Ma Wenbin, and his mother, Xu Yahui.

Xu Ya Hui was dressed in simple clothes, her brows and eyes filled with lingering worry and weariness, her hands clasped together nervously.

This past month has undoubtedly been agonizing for her.

Although she received rigorously verified "all is well" messages every day, her heart felt constantly tormented whenever she didn't see or speak directly with her son.

In stark contrast to Xu Ya Hui is Ma Wen Bin.

This slightly overweight, usually optimistic and cheerful middle-aged man had specially changed into a well-worn, slightly tight-fitting suit today, and his hair was also neatly combed.

Although his eyes were somewhat bloodshot, he exuded an irrepressible excitement and radiance. He sat upright, his eyes scanning the venue and the "important people" around him who looked extraordinary. The corners of his mouth would occasionally turn up uncontrollably, but he would quickly purse them and try to appear serious.

God knows how he got through that month!

When he first learned that his son had "gotten into trouble," he felt like the sky had fallen, and he was as heartbroken as his wife.

But when relevant government officials found them and explained the situation in detail, his outlook on life was completely changed.

Her own son had transmigrated to a magical other world, becoming a young lord and a key bridge between the nation and the other world. He led elites from all fields of the nation to develop the other world and establish a base for the nation there.

These bizarre things, which I had only ever seen in novels and movies before, actually happened to my son.

After the initial shock and worry, an indescribable emotion, a mixture of immense pride and intense curiosity, grew wildly in his heart like weeds.

He, Ma Wenbin's son, became the "chosen one" connecting the two worlds.

He became a key figure in major national strategic projects.

This is absolutely amazing!

Although not being able to see his son caused him and his wife the same pain, deep down he firmly believed that his son was involved in a cause so great that it was unimaginable.

An extraordinary mission that could change two worlds.

As a father, he felt more proud and honored for his son.

He even secretly imagined his son dominating the world in another world, leading his team to expand his territory, and every time he thought about it, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep.

Moreover, thanks to their son, he and his wife not only moved to the most "high-end" residence in Yangcheng and became neighbors with the leaders, but also arranged very respectable jobs for them within the system.

Those people who were once out of his reach are now his colleagues, and many even bow and scrape before him.

They also have a dedicated driver to pick them up and drop them off when they go out, and if they have any needs, they can just make a phone call and someone will come to their door to provide assistance.

Of course, Ma Wenbin also knew that the country was worried about their security and wanted to prevent possible leaks.

But overall, he truly experienced an extraordinary life, escaping his former life as a submissive corporate slave and taking up a prestigious, secure job.

As the meeting was about to begin, Minister Qin Weiguo, dressed in formal attire, walked steadily to the front of the podium.

His gaze swept across the entire room, finally settling gently on Ma Wenbin and Xu Yahui, where he gave them a slight nod in greeting.

"Ya Hui, look, Commander Qin is looking at us!" Ma Wenbin couldn't help but nudge his wife with his elbow, lowering his voice, his tone filled with barely concealed excitement. "This pomp and circumstance, this setup, it seems the country truly values ​​our son!"

Xu Ya Hui glanced at her husband with worry and sighed softly, "I just hope Xiao Xiu is safe and sound—what's with all the pomp and circumstance—"

"Comrades," Qin Weiguo's steady and powerful voice echoed in the meeting hall, "Today, we are holding this special meeting—"

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