A sailor bent down and picked up the stone at his feet and asked in confusion: "What is this?"

Zhengjiang took the stone he handed over and looked at it carefully.

The stone is not large in size, which is equivalent to the fist of an adult. The surface is dry, and it is easy to get a layer of yellow powder when the fingers come into contact with each other. When you get close to your nostrils, you can smell a faint smell of rotten eggs.

Zhengjiang's face suddenly changed, and ecstasy and excitement penetrated his whole body like electric current: "I know this thing, I heard from the city lord say that this is the treasure he is looking for."

The sailors came over curiously and asked in a lingering manner: "Captain, what is this?"

"Don't ask so much, this is not something you can know... Well, at least not yet." As he said that, Zhengjiang quickly issued an order: "Get out the backpacks of two people and put them all on this kind of stone. We won't go forward, go back now."

...

A few days later, Panshi City.

Looking at the yellow stones placed on the desk, Tianhao let out a light breath, reached out and touched them, and the feeling of dryness and greasiness came from his fingertips.

When he saw it at first, he knew that this was the natural sulfur he had been looking for for a long time.

This thing is actually everywhere in nature. Generally speaking, there is sulfur in places where there are volcanoes. I have never found it before. I can only say that I am not lucky. To put it bluntly, the luck of the northern barbarians is also very bad. Asteroids hit the earth and caused large-scale movement of the earth's crust. Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis in the era of Great Destruction were so frequent, but there was no volcano in this vast area north of the continent, and there was no gap in the ground where magma seeped out.

The air in the room was still a little cold, and the heat in early spring was not enough to make people take off their coats. The smell of natural sulfur was very light, and as long as you didn't get close, you wouldn't smell the smell of rotten eggs. Tianhao picked it up and looked at it for a long time with indescribable emotion. In front of him were countless familiar scenes immersed in the depths of the long river of time shaking in front of him.

From the age of cold weapons to hot weapons, human beings are constantly changing and evolving.

I can create gunpowder to completely change the military and power structure of the northern continent. Think about it carefully, Tianhao is actually an honest man in his heart. He never thought of controlling the highest power to become the king of the world. This is possible in the game, but it is not possible in reality. Fate just joked with him, pushing him to a special position where he must run forward and cannot stop.

There was a knock on the door outside. Tianhao was very familiar with this cautious rhythm. He put away his thoughts and made a calm and steady voice: "Come in."

The door was pushed open from outside, and the huge broken teeth strode in, like a moving mountain.

He saluted respectfully: "Sir, the crew members are asking, what exactly is the yellow stone they brought back?"

The Pig Man probably will never be suitable for a profession like "acting stars". Shucao is an honest man. His face and eyes are clearly marked with the words "curiosity", just like the listings on clothes in clothing stores in civilized eras, and all the information is fully displayed.

"I think you want to know it yourself, right?" Tianhao smiled and pointed his little thoughts at the broken teeth: "This is not a secret, it will be announced sooner or later. But before that, the news must be strictly blocked."

A solemn expression appeared on the broken-toothed face, and the meaning of curiosity was deeper than before.

"This is sulfur. Only with this thing can gunpowder be made." Tianhao did not intend to explain the broken teeth in detail, the barbarian...especially a pig man who had never seen a musket. It was difficult for him to understand that the flames sprayed out of the metal tube were more lethal than tomahawks and long swords.

But he could give him a little bit of enlightenment about the future: "It can change our current way of combat and open up a whole new era."

The light was shining in the broken teeth's eyes, and he stared at the stone as devoutly as he treated the gods: "You must keep saying that this is a treasure given to us by God."

Tianhao did say that sulfur is a treasure, but he never added the prefix "given by God". In fact, the statement of broken teeth cannot be said to be wrong. The northern barbarians have never found sulfur for a long time, and this is indeed a limitation of God.

"All sailors who participated in this exploration were promoted to level one." Tianhao said with a smile.

Broken teeth were not in a hurry to go out to pass the order, he thought for a while: "Sir, I think it's better for you to tell them the news yourself."

"Why?" Tianhao asked subconsciously.

"They are all waiting outside." A wry smile appeared on the broken-toed face: "They want to see you."

...

A few minutes later, Zhengjiang took all the sailors into the city main office, and the spacious room suddenly became crowded and crowded, but the order was not chaotic and there was no chaotic noise.

Tianhao smiled and shook hands with everyone. The simple conversation quickly made the atmosphere harmonious and not so serious. The tight-faced sailors showed smiles on their faces. They whispered and exchanged their views on the young city lord.

There are too many people in Panshi City. Tianhao cannot remember everyone like before, and can name them and deal with them. Especially later, most of the sailors who joined the sailing team were pigs. It seems that they look similar. Just like the Chinese people in the civilized era who look at foreign devils, there seems to be no difference.

"You did a great job, I'm proud of you." Tianhao is very good at adjusting the atmosphere with inspirational words at this time: "Everyone can get promotion, this is the reward you deserve."

Happy, excited, and happy... I don't know who shouted "Long live the city lord" first, and deafening cheers suddenly sounded in the room.

Tianhao walked past everyone, finally returned to Zhengjiang, and smiled and said, "You must have been scolded by your boss for this incident?"

Zhengjiang rubbed his hands and smiled shyly. This was nothing like he was usually determined and decisive on the boat: "...Is that true... According to the regulations, I was going to be locked up in my confinement, but he also said that when he found that island, it was considered to be a demerit."

"Everyone must abide by the rules. If it is me, I will whip you hard and send you a few buckets of wine to let everyone on the boat have a good drink."

Tianhao never interferes with the affairs. The reason why Panshi City maintains a strong and normal operation is closely related to the strict management system.

"Without violating the regulations, I can use the city lord's privileges to give you some extra rewards." Tianhao looked at Zhengjiang meaningfully: "Tell me, what do you want?"

The young captain immediately put his feet together, his chest high, his face full of excitement, and his chest was undulating violently. He and the sailors around him were full of anticipation, releasing a eager light.

"If I can, I want that new ship and become its real captain." Zhengjiang then added: "It's up to me to decide its name."

Tianhao's eyes were full of smiles: "It seems you have already thought about it?"

"The Great Viper, this is the name of the ship we all agreed on." Zhengjiang looked at the sailors gathered around him, his eyes turned to Tianhao. He clenched his right fist, pounded his left chest hard, and made a solemn oath: "Sir, we will not let this name be shamed."

Tianhao looked at him seriously, and after a long time, he nodded slowly: "Just do what you said, it's yours."

...

The dock began to get busy.

The success of the "Vior Snake" has given everyone hope. From technicians to craftsmen, everyone seems to be a stimulant. The entire dock is full of praise for Zhengjiang and sailors on the boat. Tianhao's rewards for craftsmen and technicians are also issued at the same time. No matter where you go, you can hear people talking about the topic of oceans and navigation. Various technical points also replace jokes and become the only content of talking during rest.

Tianhao issued the latest reward standards, and Yuankai also promised to build ten ocean-going ships of the same level as the "Viori" in the shortest time.

This is how the emergence and application of new technologies are, and a key entry point is needed. Of course, the success of the "Vior Snake" is not accidental. If Tianhao had not trained craftsmen on a large scale in the form of fishing boats for a long time, it would be difficult to obtain physical objects even if there were drawings. Another important factor is sailors. With a little training, ordinary fishermen can quickly cross the technical threshold of controlling ships and become qualified ocean sailors.

According to Tianhao's order, a new exploration legion is being formed. It is planned to be assigned to a team of 5,000 people, and a powerful combat search force is formed based on the original Panshi City battle group. There is no concept of a Marine Corps in this era, so it would be better to prepare early than to be caught off guard. Tianhao felt that the new species on the large island discovered by Zhengjiang must be more than sulfur, but there should be more legacy of the civilization era.

The research and development of gunpowder is carried out simultaneously.

For the northern barbarians, gunpowder formula is not a secret. The long-term war with the whites in the south has already made the barbarians know the power of gunpowder. The barbarians are not conservative, and many tribal leaders even have vision. They have long seen the decisive significance of gunpowder in future wars, but due to the lack of natural sulfur north of the Lock Dragon Pass, the whites are also strictly guarding the sulfur production areas in the south of the mainland. Out of helplessness, they can only use backward swords and arrows to fight against muskets.

Tianhao has passed the initial stage of gunpowder research and development and directly entered the state of granular black gunpowder manufacturing. This is the highest secret of Panshi City, and all the work is left to Quchi. He will follow Zhengjiang to go to sea in the near future, set up a gunpowder factory on the newly discovered island, and at the same time, a series of arrangements for musket research and development and manufacturing.

Panshi City is full of people, and a small explosion test may reveal the sound of wind. The vast sea blocks the continent and islands, and it is impossible to reach unless there are large sea ships. There will be a large secret base in Tianhao and a brand new gun and artillery factory in the future.

Everything in this world has its name. Even if it is a dead object, a piece of land is no exception. Out of the evil taste of the civilization era, Tianhao named this newly discovered land "Jeju Island".

Of course, it is not the real Jeju Island in the history of civilization. Judging from the descriptions of Zhengjiang and the sailors, the New Island is larger in area, more complex terrain, more products, and lower latitudes. Anyway, it always has a name, and it is named according to its former habits.

It takes time for the new ship to be launched, but the exploration of New Island cannot be delayed. The "Viculus" has become a transport ship, which will travel back and forth between New Island and Panshi City, transport people and equipment over and establish a base.

Two days later, Zhengjiang and Quchi led the first batch of armed explorers to board the ship and set sail.

Hope always comes with bad news.

The King of the Fierce Bulls is here.

...

It was almost noon, and the sentry standing at the top of the tower was responsible for the warning, constantly waving the red flag. This was a familiar signal to the army of Panshi City. Dozens of towers of different distances were immediately put into alert state. Several teams of rangers on standby around the clock rushed out of the city gate and ran towards the distance where the large area of ​​smoke was raised.

News soon came from the surveillance direction: it was a man from the ferocious bull tribe, led by the ferocious bull king Niu Lingxiao.

As long as they are kings, no matter how big or small, they are all great figures with noble status. What's more, the team of the king of ferocious bulls pays attention to pomp. In addition to the common ox carts, there are as many as two hundred cavalry alone. They wear exquisite armor, smooth appearance, and shine in the sun, like metal dolls with extremely dazzling sunshine.

Tianhao, who received the news early, stood at the top of the tower with a group of confidants, staring at the approaching team from afar.

"These guys are dressed very well and look like they are rich rich guys." Tian Kuang spat with a thick phlegm and muttered angrily, his tone a little envious, but more contempt.

Yonggang smiled gently, nodded slightly in understanding and agreement: "To put it bluntly, we are also the elites of the Lei Niu Division, but we have never received such treatment."

He refers to armor and horses. Everyone wants good things. Under normal circumstances, only the personal guards around Niu Weibang are qualified to be equipped.

This is just a complaint that is irrelevant, that's all.

Tianhao snapped his fingers and said, "Let's go, it's time for us to go down and welcome this noble master."

Although we are not the same tribe, Niu Lingxiao is a king after all. In this era of strict identity levels, saluting someone often cannot come from your true intentions, and it is more of a framework-type restriction and compulsive behavior.

The body of the ferocious bull king is much stronger than that of ordinary people. Wealth and power mean more food and sufficient nutrition. In addition to the inherently defective premature birth or deformity, most nobles born with golden keys can be guaranteed for their acquired development. It is not difficult to understand why most of the heroes praised by poetry in history are nobles, and few civilians. They rely on their strong physical strength to rush on the battlefield, and big guys have an advantage.

Niu Lingxiao was a familiar person. He jumped off the horse, held Tianhao's hand hard, and laughed heartily.

"Hahahaha, it's said that the Lord of the Rock City is very young. I always think that people who say such words are lying and should cut off their tongues. Now it seems that they are all honest guys."

Tianhao performed the etiquette commonly used among nobles and asked with a smile: "Since the king's words, there are more mutes around you?"
Chapter completed!