The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1087

As requested by Li Zhi, Xu Tian has now begun working on the manufacture of gunpowder.

Anything else, unless it's too important, can be handed over to someone else.

Xu Tian can now endure an even tougher period of time.

He knew very well that this task, though seemingly simple, was actually extremely arduous.

He has already gathered people from all walks of life, anyone who feels they can help with this matter.

He also poached many of the students from his own academy.

The only thing we can do is to ensure that their studies are not neglected.

"Master, there shouldn't be any problems this time, right?"

Yu Shu held the fuse in his hand, still asking questions with some disbelief.

After all, they had failed several times already.

This made him lose confidence. If it weren't for the fact that his mentor had done the experiment, he would have quit long ago.

Xu Tian wasn't sure if this time they could really succeed.

The inadequate materials have led to repeated failures.

But to their continued disappointment, this time they still failed.

The students began to sigh inwardly.

Xu Tian sat down in the chair at the back.

He began to think, then shook his head.

At that moment, one of them suddenly stood up.

"Your Highness, I have heard that a foreign merchant caravan will be passing through the Tang Dynasty post station in the next few days, transporting gunpowder."

Songren learned about this matter when he was investigating Prince Shen.

Because these past few days they have been experimenting with gunpowder and other related matters.

He took a closer look.

They knew those people's vehicles were loaded with gunpowder.

He had just suddenly thought of this.

Xu Tian's eyes lit up when he heard Song Ren say that.

Do you know when they passed through there?

If this succeeds, they will be able to successfully develop gunpowder.

Then we won't have to worry about foreign invasion.

Previously, the failure of gunpowder tests was due to problems with the materials.

If he can get his hands on real gunpowder this time, he can use the materials inside to develop his own.

Song Ren said frankly, "They should be staying at the inn by now, because I met them three days ago."

Upon hearing what Song Ren said, Xu Tian touched his cheek.

A wicked smile suddenly appeared on his lips.

"If we can really get those things this time, we won't have to worry about not being able to develop gunpowder."

Xu Tian's words invigorated everyone.

"Master, is this really okay?"

Yu Shu and the others also stepped forward one after another.

However, Xu Tian did not intend to bring them along.

"All of you, stay here. You can go back to the academy, but it's not possible for you to come with us on business."

You said they seemed very disappointed, but they all knew very well that once Xu Tian made a decision, no one could change it.

So even if they really wanted to go, it was impossible.

Unless you sneak in on them.

Yu Shu's eyes merely darted around.

Suddenly, Xu Tian's reprimanding voice was heard.

"The reason I brought you all here to study gunpowder is so that our research methods can be passed on."

“If you come with us to steal gunpowder, it will not benefit any of you if word gets out.”

Although Xu Tian's words made perfect sense, the students secretly longed to go with them.

They wanted to see real gunpowder for themselves.