Fu Bao also sat on the horse's shoulders, and Jiang Shou was tall.
It was the first time for Fu Bao to see something from such a high place, and she was unwilling to come down. Jiang Shou held her two little hands to ensure that she would sit firmly and not fall down.
Jiang Li stepped forward, picked up a handful of water, and smelled it, "Hmm? It smells like raw stone and rust..."
After hearing this, Wen Niang also moved closer to observe the water source.
Jiang Shou also had a small blessing around his neck, and he carried the sheathed sword on his back.
The taste of iron...
Fu Bao moved his little feet and pointed at Jiang Shou's long sword with his tiger-head shoes, "This is also iron!"
A word to wake up the dreamer.
Wen Niang’s house has all kinds of minerals!
Although she has not visited it a few times, she has seen the world.
She looked back at the shape of the land, then at the mountain shape, and finally at Jiang Xi.
Their eyes darkened, and they said in unison: "Hematite!"
Fubao: "What, what, what?"
What hematite?
Is there iron?
Unlike Fu Bao, who knows nothing, Wen Niang and Jiang Li both have mixed feelings.
I was overjoyed because this turned out to be an iron mine!
It was in vain that they had been guarding a mine vein for so long without discovering it!
What's sad is that this is an iron mine.
Although the Apocalypse Kingdom does not restrict private mining of minerals, such as various jade, jewelry, etc... However, iron ore is strictly controlled by the government and private mining is not allowed.
The reason... of course the emperor was born to rebel.
What he fears most is that someone has a disloyal heart and even has the ability to forge weapons!
If you own an iron ore mountain range! Imagine it!
If you have enough financial resources and are willing to forge, you will naturally be blessed with countless weapons!
If you recruit more troops and buy horses... you will have enough power to resist the imperial court!
Wen Niang swallowed: "This... this mountain range does not belong to the Jiang family..."
Jiang Li carefully thought about the land at home and the ownership of this mountain range.
He suddenly looked at Fubao strangely and smiled, "Hahaha! You are indeed our family's Fubao! The fiefdom assigned to you by the emperor has a mineral vein, hahaha!"
When Wen Niang thought about it, she realized that it was really like this!
The direction of this mountain range is actually Fubao's fiefdom!
Originally, although the emperor had officially granted Fubao a fiefdom, it was also in the capital. It seemed like an unlimited honor.
But in fact, this fiefdom is made up of mountains instead of plains. There are not many people there, so it is certainly not a good place. It doesn't even have money for the princess's annual tribute.
The Jiang family just laughed it off and didn't take it seriously.
But now, this fiefdom has been discovered to have mineral veins!
Or hematite!
The Jiang family was inevitably excited.
Fubao pointed at himself, "In other words, this vein belongs to Fubao? Fubao can mine it however he wants?"
Unexpectedly, Wen Niang and others didn't look so good, "No... Fubao, we can't mine privately... This is illegal and you will go to jail..."
Jiang Shou rarely spoke, "Is it necessary to hand it over to the government like this?"
Logically speaking, they have to hand it over.
But Jiang Li suddenly said: "No, we can't hand it over."
He is the chief intelligence officer in the capital.
For some time now, he felt that the emperor seemed to be very afraid of the Jiang family.
Whether it's to move the general, or to promote a few brothers at every turn...
Or maybe Fu Bao was made a princess and given a fiefdom.
This made Jiang Li feel uncomfortable sleeping and eating.
If the Jiang family honestly handed over the iron ore vein, it would be really shocking, and the emperor might not feel at ease.
Moreover, it is a crime to possess a jade, so why should the Jiang family go through troubled waters?
It's better to pretend not to know and hide it.
Jiang Li said: "First open the checkpoint and change the river's course. This mineral vein... we'll keep it a secret for now. We'll talk to my eldest brother, mother and the others when we get home. We must not let it out."
As long as the Jiang family's population is tight, this mineral vein will probably not be discovered.
Firstly, this place is really deserted, and secondly, this mine is hidden and has excellent protection.
As long as the Jiang family doesn't talk about it, this thing won't be known and it won't bring disaster.
Wen Niang and others thought carefully and agreed with Jiang Li's view.
In these troubled times, it is best for the Jiang family to take care of themselves.
The few people left, and Fu Bao sat on Jiang Shou's shoulders and looked back at the mineral vein.
A new task appeared in her mind just now.
[Hey! Ask the host to mine iron ore! And complete iron smelting! 】
【Long-term mission!】
[Reward points 10,000, wisdom value 500, strength value 500, luck value 500, fame value 500, health value 500, blind box*5]
Fu Bao's mouth was almost watering when he heard this series of rewards!
She has done so many tasks, but she has never refreshed such a fragrant second brother task!
Even the blind boxes are exactly five!
So greedy! So greedy!
But Fubao also knows that he can't be willful now. The adults in the family must have more considerations.
She can only look for opportunities in the future...
Fu Bao turned his head regretfully, his two braids swaying in the air.
"Uncle Six, please walk faster~ We're about to take off~"
The coquettish voice of the little breasted dumpling floats in the air.
…
Royal Palace.
The courtiers had been quarreling all morning!
Finally the emperor woke up and ordered Eunuch Xie to come out to deliver the decree. Until the matter of establishing the crown prince on the 15th day of the next month was settled, the emperor claimed that he was ill and could not go to court in the morning, so that these courtiers did not have to go to court every day and they all took a break.
It's just that this time of rest can't make these ministers feel at ease.
Things were changing in Beijing, but one prince and one concubine had stepped down overnight.
Who will be next?
Everyone thought about it and went back to their homes.
Zhu Zhen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, was still kneeling. He probably would not get up until the emperor agreed to investigate the second prince.
Eunuch Xie said coolly: "Why are you doing this, Mr. Zhu? Your Majesty is not in good health. Does Mr. Zhu still want your Majesty to work hard for a humble minister like you?"
This means that he is ignorant and has no sympathy for the emperor.
But Zhu Zhen had no other choice, and he didn't dare to retreat at this time.
He didn't know what was going on with his daughter now, but he only had this one grandchild.
The second prince is still a strong competitor for the throne!
If he gives up, it will be difficult for the Zhu family to climb up the ladder relying on the second prince!
He knocked heavily on the ground, "My lord, I beg your Majesty to conduct a thorough investigation! Give justice to Concubine Hui and the second prince!"
Eunuch Xie looked at Zhu Zhen coldly and said softly: "Your Majesty said, if you are willing to kneel down, then you can do so. We will stay with you soon."
Zhu Zhen's blood ran cold.
Knowing this...it's hard for His Majesty to change his mind!
But Eunuch Xie has already withdrawn and left, apparently giving up on the second prince's lineage!
"Thank you, father-in-law..."
Zhu Zhen suddenly said, "Don't forget who saved your life and sent you to the palace..."
Zhu Zhen's voice was full of threat.
Eunuch Xie paused and looked into the distance.
He smiled coldly for a long time.
"Lord Zhu, you are worrying too much... If our family can survive today, we will never forget it..."