Farming and reading family

In the past, Gao E didn’t want the children to do anything. After all, they were just children and still young.

But becoming an adult is just a process of growing up day by day; it is not that when one reaches a certain age, he instantly turns from a child into an adult.

It is unrealistic to let him do nothing before he becomes an adult and then let him bear everything after he becomes an adult.

As they get older, you should gradually delegate power to them and let them make some decisions until they can stand on their own.

Gao E went out to check on the children at home and they were all very worried about her.

The next day, Gao E began to prepare charcoal powder, and then thought of the Ji Gu Xiang incense in the Yun family's secret book. She thought that if conditions allowed, she could make some and use it at the elegant gathering next year.

No one mentioned the Ghost Crying Mountain anymore, as if the incident was completely over.

"Master, what does Madam Chen buy sulfur and saltpeter for?" Zhu Mo was puzzled.

Xu Boyan thought it was impossible. This was something used to make gunpowder. Could it be that Gao E wanted to make gunpowder?

Making gunpowder at this time...

Blow up Devil’s Crying Mountain?

After thinking it over, Xu Boyan decided to go find Gao E.

The deaths of those people in Ghost Crying Mountain were a great blow to Gao E.

The snow stopped and thick snow accumulated around. All the roads in Baotou Village were cleared, and the road surface was dry as soon as the sun came out.

Xu Boyan dismounted at the door of Chen's house. When he entered and asked, he found out that Gao E had gone to the kiln, so he got on the horse and went back to the kiln.

Nowadays, the work in the kiln is not rushed, but it is done every day. The kiln workers have become regulars, and two of them have even become Master Ma's apprentices.

When Xu Boyan arrived at the kiln, Gao E was having someone grind charcoal powder. Even though she was careful, a lot of charcoal powder got stuck on her body.

"Lord Xu?" Gao E said as she rubbed her face and tried to gather up her drooping hair, but ended up getting her face covered in black.

Xu Boyan couldn't help laughing.

Gao E knew that there must be charcoal powder on her face, so she went to the side to wash it off.

Xu Boyan was waiting on the side and saw Gao E come over after washing her face.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Lord Xu. What's the matter, Lord Xu?" Gao E walked to Xu Boyan's side.

Xu Boyan turned and walked away, and Gao E had no choice but to follow him.

"You want to make gunpowder?" Xu Boyan turned and looked in the direction of the brick kiln, making sure no one would hear.

Gao E was not surprised that Xu Boyan would guess: "Lord Xu couldn't find the trace of the snake tamer, but he came directly to my house."

"What?" Xu Boyan looked at Gao E in surprise. "When?"

"It was the day after the auction of Ghost Crying Mountain." Gao E had not yet told Xu Boyan.

"Why don't you tell me?" Xu Boyan knew that this matter was serious.

"If he dares to do that, it will be useless even if Lord Xu knows about it." Gao E looked at Xu Boyan.

Xu Boyan thought about it for a moment and realized that this was the case, and immediately felt a little ashamed.

"Speaking of the matters of Zhiwei Tower and Marquis Yishun's affairs, Lord Xu is very busy." Gao E said slowly.

Xu Boyan was silent for a while: "Are you complaining that I haven't made any move yet?"

"I know these people are deeply rooted. It's difficult to move them, let alone completely eradicate them. So... Lord Xu can't take care of my little matter." Gao E said with a smile.

She had a good idea before. As long as Qingtan Academy was built and had a certain reputation, no one would dare to touch their Chen family easily.

But it will take a long time to build the academy.

"If you blow up Ghost Crying Mountain, will he let it go?" Xu Boyan worried.

"I have to protect what I can." Gao E said deeply.

Yu Zhao and his men have already met with an accident. If the man surnamed Qu discovers the cold pond at the foot of the mountain and knows that she has someone who can forge the magic iron, he will probably ask her for people again.

So she wants to blow up Devil's Crying Mountain.

Anyway, this is also a commonly used mining method.

"Gunpowder is not something to be trifled with," Xu Boyan warned. "If you're not careful, you could..."

"Then Lord Xu, find a way to kill all those people with the surname Qu." Gao E looked at Xu Boyan.

Xu Boyan has never seen the snake tamer again.

"By the way, he has a new snake staff." Gao E said suddenly.

Xu Boyan frowned. It seemed that the snake tamer had a high status and the people he brought with him were not simple either, so he couldn't find any trace of him.

"I'll keep an eye on it." He looked at Gao E. "I'll report this to the higher-ups."

"Don't talk about gunpowder."

Xu Boyan hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay."

If Gao E could make gunpowder, it would be of great use to Prince Qing. It seems that Gao E does not want to be too involved with Prince Qing.

"You asked my people to buy sulfur and saltpeter. Are you worried about being targeted?" Xu Boyan whispered.

"If we buy too much of that stuff, it will definitely attract other people's attention. Lord Xu's people should be able to find a way." Gao E said that she was not entirely afraid of being targeted.

Xu Boyan nodded.

I have to say that Xu Boyan’s people are very efficient. They bought the things back in just four days.

During these four days, Xu Boyan's men also kept an eye on Ghost Crying Mountain, but they didn't see anyone there. It seemed that the Snake Tamer was not here for the time being.

When all the things arrived, Gao E had them ground into powder separately, and only after they were ready did she take Lu Qingluo over.

Chu Rong and the others have already gotten used to this place.

"Where did this muntjac come from?" Gao E saw them handling a muntjac as soon as she arrived.

"Ji Wuyang caught it." Xiao Chuyun said with a smile, "He was hunting nearby and sold the prey to us."

Gao E didn't expect that they could buy anything in a place like this: "Save that suede for me."

"Okay." Xiao Chuyun nodded.

"It's only been a few days and you all know his name?" Gao E suddenly said.

"He's a nice guy, but he doesn't talk much." Xiao Chuyun wiped the dead muntjac with salt grass. "He also asked us to buy some things. He will come back to get them."

"He didn't leave here?" Gao E was surprised.

"He said he found a place to live on another hill, but I don't know where he lives." Xiao Chuyun felt that Ji Wuyang must have something wrong, but he didn't ask.

Gao E didn't ask any more questions: "I brought the things."

"Boss, take a look." Wei Kai brought over the shell he had made. "I improved it a little bit according to your requirements."

"As long as it's strong, it doesn't have to be so beautiful." Gao E looked at the ball.

Wei Kai felt that this one was already made very roughly.

"Let's install two first and try it." Gao E suggested.

This was indeed a very dangerous thing. After the installation was completed, several people walked a long way to find a place on the barren mountain to try it out, and also laid a very long fuse.

The four people lay down, and Gao E personally lit the fuse.

Although she knew that the fuse would not be blown out by the wind, Gao E was still a little nervous. It was not until she heard a loud noise and the ground shook slightly that Gao E felt relieved.

As a result, they saw a man leap out of the ground and run wildly.

"Get down quickly!" Gao E shouted.

It was too late. Another loud bang was heard, and black dust exploded. The man who was running wildly was knocked to the ground by the power of the explosion.

The four people were very surprised. They didn't expect that there were still people here. They ran over immediately after the explosion.

"Why is the soil here so black?" Lu Qingluo picked up the person lying on the ground. His hands and body were covered in black.