A few days later, the first batch of processed shells were transported to the fireworks shop. During this period, Mu Yaping "scientifically" deployed the assembly line operation process according to the layout of the workshop, namely, configuring gunpowder, fuses, wooden handle processing, assembly, etc. In addition, the warehouse was vacated to place explosives, and safety protection measures were strictly stipulated, and a dedicated person was responsible for guarding them side by side.

Soon the sample grenade was produced, and Mu Yaping led Bi Chengen, Yu Shouli and others to the outskirts of the capital. After inspecting the terrain, they chose an open area and inserted wooden boards at the explosion point to provide test data, mainly to test the power of the explosion.

Everyone saw Mu Yaping picking up the grenade calmly, then grabbed the line with his other hand. Seeing that everyone was still looking foolishly, they shouted "Let's go down!" As a stream of blue smoke emerged from the bottom of the wooden handle, Mu Yaping threw the grenade out. A few seconds later, a violent explosion sound came, and a large cloud of black smoke spread out, and the explosion point was immediately shrouded in the smoke.

When the smoke disappeared, Mu Yaping first ran to check, and the others followed behind tremblingly. Mu Yaping found that there was a shallow pit at the explosion site, and the wooden boards about 2 meters around had exploded. He thought to himself, but he didn't expect that the black gunpowder was so powerful. Then he tested several grenades, and the effects were good. Especially the fragments of the grenades were very even. Mu Yaping shouted: "Haha! Our grenades were successful!" Everyone was also happy.

Mu Yaping thought that picric acid explosives are 10 times that of black gunpowder. If picric acid explosives are used, the amount of charge can be saved. If thirty explosives are used in the future, not only can the explosion increase, but it can also make room in the shell and fill in debris, which will make greater lethality. The key is that new gunpowder needs to be produced, which is not a one-day effort.

Bi Chengen and Yu Shouli were so scared that their necks were chilling when they saw the power of the grenade explosion. Bi Chengen asked in a low voice: "Master, this kind of thing is too evil, how can we sell it?" Mu Yaping said mysteriously: "The mountain man has his own tricks, don't worry, I have a way. As for whom to sell it, it's kept it confidential now. Your task is to manage your daily work."

As the production progresses, the grenades were quickly produced. The grenade body was painted black and looked dark and shiny. The grenade wooden handle was painted with tung oil. A small wooden plug was wedged at the low-end opening and sealed with wax to prevent moisture. In order to imitate the reality, Mu Yaping wrote German letters on the grenade body. The box containing the grenade was painted green, and the words made in Germany and date were also written. It is impossible to judge its authenticity from the outside.

Everything is going well, and Mu Yaping naturally wants to sell it. He knows that if this kind of private grenade is passed through normal arms trade, it will soon be exposed. The key is that this is not the same as directly engaged in arms trade. If it is exposed, the danger will be greater. He decided to trade directly with the warlords through Director Hu, so that the safety factor is greater.

Mu Yaping went to the Army Department to find Director Hu, and was told that Director Hu had gone to another place. Mu Yaping was a little discouraged and returned home physically and mentally exhausted. He met Xiangyun and Heping at the entrance of the alley. Xiangyun asked with concern: "Brother, why are you busy for a while? Why can't you see you?" Mu Yaping said perfunctorily: "It's all about business."

When he entered the door, Heping secretly pulled his elder brother and said, "Can you reveal to me what you are busy with in the past few days? Look at you have lost weight." Mu Yaping smiled and said, "Heping, you will know in the future. How is the martial arts school recently?" Heping said excitedly, "Brother, the children have matured a lot after they came back from Mudanfeng, and their enthusiasm for learning is particularly high. Now the children have made great progress." Mu Yaping asked again, "How is your relationship with Xiangyun?" Heping was a little embarrassed and ran away in a hurry.

After dinner, Anxiang was reading a book, and Xiangyun walked in. Now Xiangyun almost ran to Anxiang's house every night, listening to Anxiang talk about the strange things that happened in Boai Hospital, and did not come back until late at night. After Heping came back from Mudanfeng, the couple still maintained their previous appearance, slept in separate shops, did not interfere with each other, and were polite. It seemed that life was just like this. However, after the elder brother's guidance, Heping changed his view of Xiangyun.

Maybe things in the world are so strange. Things that often don’t cherish will only be precious once they are lost. He Ping is deeply touched. Recently, the two have worked together and often discussed them together. He Ping found that Xiangyun is a woman who is both beautiful and can eat. Why didn’t he feel this way before? Now every move, every frown and smile makes him look at it all the time. But He Ping knew very well that he had hurt Xiangyun’s heart and could not allow him to accept him in a short period of time.

It was late at night, and Xiangyun walked in and still looked energetic. He Ping raised his head from the book and saw Xiangyun's blushing face, and he couldn't help but look at him in a fascination. Xiangyun saw him staring at him in a daze and asked in surprise: "Why are you stupid?" He Ping said, "Xiangyun, you are so beautiful tonight!" Xiangyun gave him a blank look and said, "Is it so hard that I used to be an ugly monster? I just turned into a woman tonight?"

He Ping stuttered: "Xiangyun, you misunderstood what I mean. We will talk to you heartily and honestly. I know that you have always had my elder brother in your heart, and I know that this is true. But by chance, we became husband and wife, and it was fate that put us together. I realized that I was wrong in the past. I hope we can become real couples and live a good life."

After hearing this, Xiangyun sighed and said, "Heping, to be honest, I really married you for the sake of my elder brother. Seeing that my elder brother got better, I also planned to divorce. Heping actually doesn't blame you, you are helpless. Since you and my elder brother worked together, you have become like a man. I hope you can give me time and let me accept you slowly."

If Mu Yaping could hear what the couple said, he would feel great relief. Before leaving the house in the morning, Mu Yaping took a look at the calendar card inadvertently. On March 12th, this day was circled by a black pen. Mu Yaping was shocked. Will the trajectory of history come as scheduled? As expected, the newspaper on that day published the news that Mr. Sun Yat-sen died at Union Hospital due to illness. He was immediately in grief.

On the day of the funeral, Mu Yaping took Late Qiu to the street to see Mr. Zhongshan off. He asked Late Qiu to make two small white flowers on his chest to show his condolences to Mr. Zhongshan. There were crowds of people on the street. On the main street where Mr. Zhongshan's coffin was sent to Biyun Temple, the people spontaneously stood on both sides of the road and saw Mr. Zhongshan off with a deep feeling. According to official statistics, there were 1 million people in the capital who saw Mr. Zhongshan off that day.

It was not until Mr. Zhongshan's coffin was temporarily stored in Wanshou Mountain in the Summer Palace that this vigorous funeral came to an end. The Republic of China government decided to build the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing Zijin Mountain and be officially buried after completion. Mu Yaping knew that after Mr. Zhongshan's death, the situation in the country would become even more chaotic. At that time, the Southern National Revolutionary Government would be established in Guangzhou, which would then launch the first cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party and would sound the clarion call for war to the Beiyang warlord government.

Mu Yaping finally met Director Hu. It turned out that he had gone to Shandong. His trip to Shandong must have something to do with arms deals. As soon as the two met, Mu Yaping said straight to the point: "Director Hu, I got a batch of grenades in Germany. I don't know what you can sell them." Director Hu said in surprise: "Grenade? This is a good thing."

Mu Yaping took out two grenades and placed them on the table. Director Hu was startled and immediately stood up and said, "Young Master, you are crazy, this is too dangerous." Mu Yaping smiled and said, "Don't worry, Director Hu, you will never ring without a grenade wire, so just keep your heart in your stomach!" Director Hu stretched his neck and looked at it, and indeed found that there was a foreign text on the grenade.

Director Hu sat down again, rolled his eyes a few times and said, "Master, how much does a grenade cost? How much do you plan to sell?" Mu Yaping said, "The purchase price is one and a half oceans, I'm going to buy three oceans each." In fact, the cost of a grenade is less than half oceans, so he naturally cannot tell the truth to Director Hu.

Mu Yaping said again: "If you have friendship with the army, we'd better buy grenades directly to the front-line troops, so that the safety factor is greater, right?" Director Hu said: "A brigade commander of the Liberal Civilian Army stationed in Baoding has friendship with me, so I'll contact you. However, people from other people must check the performance of the grenades. As for whether the other party wants it, I can't guarantee it."

Mu Yaping thought to himself, if the other party saw the performance of the grenade, he would not be unreasonable, and said: "Director Hu, please, we will share the money according to the old rules. Director Hu will not treat you badly." Director Hu smiled and said: "You kid, you actually want to throw me away and start the arms business by yourself." Mu Yaping explained: "You can't blame me for this. You haven't been at home for so long, so I can't be idle! You didn't tell me where you went. I'll look for you immediately as soon as you come back, why don't I find someone else?" "You kid still have a conscience."

A few days later, Director Hu indeed brought in an officer who claimed to be an adjutant of a certain brigade commander. After testing the performance of grenades in the suburbs, the officer was overjoyed, and three o'clock each, he thought the price was very fair. Before leaving, he ordered five thousand grenades in one breath.

Half a month later, the officer came again and asked to order 10,000 grenades. Mu Yaping guessed that they must have realized the power of grenades in actual combat. In fact, it was nothing. Mu Yaping did not expect that the brigade commander was very good at doing business. After his hands, he sold it to others with four oceans of grenades. In just a few months, Mu Yaping sold more than 100,000 grenades. It was not until the Second Zhi-Feng War that broke out in August that the transaction between them was considered to be a stop.
Chapter completed!