The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Li Su and Niu Jin Da test the power of a small ceramic pot, which contains a powerful explosive. The pot is lit and thrown at a group of straw men, causing a massive explosion that shocks the entire military camp. The explosion even startles the Tibetan soldiers on the walls of Songzhou City, who think it's a divine thunderbolt. Li Su and Niu Jin Da remain calm, and Niu Jin Da is impressed by the power of the pot. He orders the soldiers to return to their camps and tells Li Su to write down the secret formula for the explosive, which he will present to the emperor. Niu Jin Da warns Li Su to keep the secret formula to himself, or else he will face severe consequences. The explosion causes significant damage to the straw men and the ground, leaving a large crater and pockmarks. Niu Jin Da is shocked by the effects of the explosive and realizes its potential to be used in battle. He praises Li Su for creating such a powerful tool and tells him that his day of rising to prominence is near.

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