My father is Jiajing

Chapter 258: The Explosive Medicine
After being criticized so mercilessly by Zhu Zaigui, the two Taoists felt as if their faces were burning.

They both have the real ability to make pills, but they know better the effects of the pills they make.

Moreover, their previous branding effect was not good, so even if Emperor Jiajing recruited them, they could only be second-rate immortals in Chaotian Temple and could not even see Emperor Jiajing.

That's why in the end they were introduced to Prince Yu by Lan Daoxing, and thought they could overtake him.

It turned out that Prince Yu was a good person, but he didn't seem to be keen on the art of refining elixirs to become immortal. Instead, he asked them to refine glycerin.

The key is what exactly is glycerin. The two have never heard of it before or now, so they can only try to refine it according to Zhu Zaigui's request.

As a result, as the two continued to experiment over the past two years, they discovered that the problem was not that simple.

The reaction between glycerin and saltpeter was so unstable that it almost exploded several times.

Therefore, the two of them dared not to talk about their true progress.

After all, Zhu Zaigui wanted them to use glycerin to refine a magical medicine that could help them calm down and concentrate, but in the end it turned out to be an explosive that would explode if not carefully managed. No one would dare to say anything about this.

But now that they have been forced to this point by Zhu Zaigui, they cannot say that they have not made any progress at all. Otherwise, let alone whether this good life that has lasted for two years can continue, it is hard to say what will happen to them next.

Once Prince Yu determined that they were just charlatans who were only good at playing tricks and swindling people, their lives would probably be over.

Finally, Nuo Dezi couldn't bear it any longer. He gritted his teeth and said to Zhu Zaigui, "Your Highness, it's not that we didn't try hard, it's because this glycerin is too terrible. There were a few times when Senior Brother Lei Dezi and I were experimenting, and the snowflake-like substance formed by the reaction of glycerin, saltpeter and sulfur was just like gunpowder. It would explode if you weren't careful, and it was incredibly powerful. Fortunately, the amount was small, otherwise it would be disastrous."

After hearing this, Zhu Zaigui was suddenly excited. It turned out that these two Taoists were really capable and actually managed to do it.

Zhu Zaigui suppressed his excitement and said, "It seems that the Yongle Encyclopedia also states that this thing will explode, but didn't I tell you to do it at a low temperature? How did you still make it explode?"

The two were speechless upon hearing this, and looked at Zhu Zaigui in surprise, as if asking why he didn't tell them such an important thing earlier?
But unfortunately, the two of them did not dare to question Zhu Zaigui. After all, Zhu Zaigui was a prince, so how could he be questioned casually?

Zhu Zaigui pretended to think for a while and said, "I remember that it was recorded in the Yongle Encyclopedia. Since the two immortals have already succeeded, why didn't they tell me? Although the magical substance made by the reaction of glycerin and sulfur saltpeter will explode, if it can be combined with ordinary tranquilizers or simple starch to make pills, it may work."

Lei Dezi and Nuo Dezi listened to Zhu Zaigui's words and looked at his serious expression. They couldn't help but look at him with suspicion. Lei Dezi asked in a low voice, "Is it really possible? What if it explodes in your mouth?"

Zhu Zaigui said, "Why don't you just dilute it? Try it as I said, and make small pills for some patients with heart disease to see the effect. If it works, you two will have done a great deed. Even if His Majesty doesn't think highly of your alchemy skills, I will promote this miraculous medicine that you two have made to cure heart disease to the world, so that you two can gain both fame and fortune!"

In fact, Zhu Zaigui didn't know how to control the ingredients of the quick-acting heart-saving pills, but he knew that nitroglycerin was the main ingredient. So Zhu Zaigui pointed out a clear way for these two Taoist masters who had made great contributions. He asked them to dilute the explosives they had made first, and then make a small pill to test the effect.

Zhu Zaigui then told the two of them, "Regarding the news that this thing will explode, I hope the two immortals keep it a secret and don't mention it to anyone, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless. From tomorrow on, I will ask the palace to allocate an additional 10,000 taels of silver every year for the two immortals' alchemy research." "At the same time, I hope the two immortals can abide by their duties and not have other delusions. Also, from tomorrow onwards, I will also petition His Majesty to replace the guards here with spies from the East Factory. From now on, no matter who goes out of this place, they must be interrogated and investigated by the spies from the East Factory. If anyone dares to leak a word of the secrets here, everyone will be held accountable!"

Zhu Zaigui's words were also quite cold, because Zhu Zaigui knew too well the power of nitroglycerin. Its appearance could directly make the originally powerful gunpowder look like a docile little lamb.

Therefore, if it is an urgent matter, it must be treated with the strictest control to prevent the secret recipe of nitroglycerin from being leaked.

After saying these words, Zhu Zaigui also asked the two chemical engineers to go down and have a rest.

When the two Taoists left Zhu Zaigui, they felt like they were dreaming.

Clearly, I was invited by Prince Yu to refine the magic medicine, how come it turned out like this?
However, the two of them became motivated again because of Prince Yu's generous donations.

After all, after practicing Taoism for decades, the two of them have seen through some things.

The path of immortality is ethereal, while the path of humanity is unpredictable.

Fame and fortune are still the most attractive!
So, since you can already gain more fame and fortune now, why bother to become an immortal?

After the two chemical masters Lei Dezi and Nuo Dezi left, Zhu Zaigui could no longer hold back his excitement and burst into laughter, "It's done, it's really done!"

At this time, Meng Chong also came in with a cup of tea. Seeing Zhu Zaigui who was extremely surprised, he looked around and did not find the two Taoist priests. Meng Chong could not help but ask in a low voice: "Prince, where are the two immortals? What else has been accomplished?"

Zhu Zaigui looked at Meng Chong, and he said excitedly in a good mood: "The magic medicine is ready, and I have already let him go. From tomorrow on, I will allocate 10,000 taels of silver here to reward the efforts of the two immortals."

Then Zhu Zaigui said to Meng Chong: "Prepare paper and pen, I want to write a secret report."

Of course, Zhu Zaigui could not hide the advent of nitroglycerin. After all, this thing was too unstable and an accident might happen at any time.

So instead of worrying about unexpected accidents, it would be better to tell Emperor Jiajing the truth as soon as possible and let him worry about it himself.

Anyway, to explain this matter, it was Zhu Zaigui's filial piety, and he didn't intend to do such a dangerous thing.

As for how Emperor Jiajing was going to deal with the matter after seeing Zhu Zaigui's secret report, that was also a headache for Emperor Jiajing. He was only concerned about making money from the quick-acting heart-saving pills.

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Asking for a monthly ticket~~
(End of this chapter)