In the dense forests of West Africa, explorer Liu Yue held a compass and kept drawing crude maps on paper.
When he heard rustling in the jungle ahead, he immediately put down his pen and paper, held the bolt-action rifle in both hands, and looked ahead warily.
In the unfamiliar jungle, the most dangerous situation they encountered was not poisonous snakes or beasts, but indigenous tribes that suddenly appeared.
The indigenous tribes around the coast all know how powerful firearms are, and these people dare not harm the Han people.
Once they do so, they will be greeted by the wrath of thunder, and the entire tribe will be razed to the ground.
These indigenous tribes deep in the African continent have little contact with the Han people and have no idea how powerful the Han people are.
These indigenous tribes just regarded them as other indigenous tribe members invading their territory.
According to past customs, the indigenous tribes will try to attack the expedition members.
Liu Yue was already an experienced explorer. There was nothing he could do about unpredictable situations like poisonous insects and diseases.
But he is relatively familiar with the tribes here, and he certainly cannot let them succeed in a sneak attack.
Liu Yue saw an animal he couldn't recognize and ran away when he heard the sound. Then he put down the gun in his hand and continued recording the road.
He is an excellent explorer and can determine their location through factors such as the stars, the direction of shadow movement, and the density of plants.
Of course the easiest way is to use a compass.
As long as you do not encounter areas with geomagnetic anomalies, the compass effect is very stable.
Liu Yue took the team members deep into the African continent, and he had the responsibility to bring most of the team members out intact.
Zhou Jinglei, who was in charge of the logistics of the expedition team, came over.
He said with some worry: "Captain, we don't have enough medicines on hand, especially penicillin and artemisinin.
Once these two medicines are used up, it will be difficult for us to get out.
Water is relatively easy to obtain, and we have many ways to purify it. The simplest is to boil running water.
There is no shortage of food in the rainforest, and most animals and birds are edible.
But medicines really can’t help. I know a little bit about traditional Chinese medicine.
But I don’t know the herbs here, and the effect of acupuncture is limited.”
Liu Yue knew what Zhou Jinglei was worried about, but he said reluctantly: "The reward this time is a full thirty thousand taels of silver coins.
We only need to investigate the flow direction of the nearby river and collect some plant specimens and mineral specimens.
The bounty of thirty thousand taels of silver coins can be divided among us.
If the situation of the local tribes can be investigated, there will still be 50,000 taels of silver coins.
But with the strength of our expedition team, it would be difficult to escape unscathed if we want to contact the local tribes.
They have already paid a deposit of 10,000 yuan. Behind such a arrogant person, there must be a country in Europe.
If we don’t finish the work after taking the money, the money will be too hot to handle and we won’t be stable for the rest of our lives.”
Zhou Jinglei said helplessly: “I don’t know which country is so bold in taking action.
The nobles have no shortage of silver coins at all, and they can easily spend tens of thousands of taels of silver coins."
Zhou Jinglei said helplessly: "Captain, then we can only set up the tent better to prevent mosquitoes from entering the tent.
As long as you don’t get bitten by mosquitoes here, the probability of getting sick is not high.”
The expedition team continued to move forward and came to a place far away from the shore. Most Han people knew nothing about this place.
When Zhou Jinglei led people to fetch water from the river, he saw a yellow light shining at the bottom of the river under the sunlight.
He smiled and said: "This river is so clear, and there is no sand in the river as far as the eye can see."
After he said this, he immediately realized that the situation at the bottom of the river was not quite right.
River sand cannot reflect light so clearly, there must be something at the bottom of the river.
He immediately led the expedition team and started fishing for sand from the bottom of the river with a long ladle.
Zhou Jinglei poured the sand from the river bottom into his hand. He placed his hand in the river and the water washed the sand.
Most of the sediment had been washed away by the river, and he observed the remaining golden river sand in the sun.
Zhou Jinglei immediately showed a look of joy, and he said loudly and excitedly: "Gold, this is gold, there is gold in the river."
Zhou Jinglei's shout attracted most of the expedition members to gather around.
Liu Yue, the leader of the expedition team, was experienced and played with the gold sand found in the river.
He said solemnly: "Looking at the thickness of the accumulated gold sand at the bottom of the river, there is a large gold mine in the upper reaches of the river."
He named this spot on the map Gold River.
One advantage of their expedition is that they discover an unfamiliar area and can name this place according to their own preferences.
This name can't be too weird.
The place name is a conventional name. If the name is too weird, other people will not call it that name. This naming is completely useless.
When the expedition team members heard the captain's judgment, they were all ecstatic, and all the fatigue on their bodies was swept away.
"Captain, we found a big gold mine. We can organize a group of people to mine this gold mine."
"Captain, we will make a fortune this time. Let's recruit people and build a country for fun."
Captain Liu Yue scolded angrily: "It's completely out of whim. When you discover a gold mine and think you are rich, you think you can buy everything.
The top businessmen in the empire are all as rich as the rest of the country, and their family assets must be more than a gold mine.
These people have connections, money, and prestige.
None of them can build a country.
You think that building a country is such a simple thing.
According to my judgment, this gold mine is not far from the river.
This is already the interior of West Africa.
Let’s not talk about whether we have the ability to bring a large number of miners here and let them live here safely.
We are fully prepared, our bodies are extremely strong, and so many people are sick.
How many casualties do you think the miners will cause when they come here?
Once the number of casualties increases and the movement of people increases, the news about the gold mine cannot be concealed.
Are we really capable of safely holding a gold mine and mining it?
Even if we mine gold and hold so much gold, our status is not high.
That's the fish on someone else's chopping board, and we can be put in jail for any reason."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After Captain Liu Yue finished speaking, all members of the expedition team lowered their heads.
They all understand that even if a gold mine is discovered, they will not be able to mine it.
Even if gold is mined, it will not be able to preserve so much wealth.
Zhou Jinglei asked with red eyes: "Captain, what do you think we should do?"
Captain Liu Yue held the hiking sticks in both hands and looked at the river bottom reflecting the faint golden light.
"We only take what we should take. The most important task now is to find the location of the gold mine and explore the approximate reserves of the gold mine.
We immediately returned to Europe to tell the news about this gold mine and sell it at a good price.
All our team members have received such a large amount of money, so we don't have to engage in such a dangerous business.
We can go to the country we are interested in and become a rich man.
The money earned through this method will not be too much, so that the big nobles will not be able to resist and deal with us."
"Captain, we listen to you."
"Captain, we will do whatever you ask us to do."
Liu Yue was very happy when he saw that the team members were united now and understood what he said.
These are all his carefully selected team members, with excellent survival skills and unparalleled character.
Liu Yue is really afraid that some people will be dazzled by gold and choose to fight among themselves.
His team, which has only a small number of people, is likely to stay in the deep mountains and forests if internal strife breaks out.
Liu Yue led the team along the upper reaches of the river, constantly observing the changes in the golden sand at the bottom of the river.
They advanced for more than three miles and found more and more gold sand, and small gold particles the size of soybeans appeared on the bottom of the river.
Liu Yue smiled. There was nothing wrong with his idea. This river must have flowed through a gold mine with rich reserves.
Only after years of river water flushing can gold appear in the river.
The group of them became more motivated until they found the source of the gold at the bottom of the river.
A branch of the Jin River connects to the underground river.
Liu Yue discovered an underground river flowing from a hill, and he carried a large amount of gold sand with him.
The big golden sand is even the size of longan.
Liu Yue noted the location of Jinsha on the map.
He pointed to the river full of golden sand and said: "Everyone started fishing for gold, fishing as much as they could. These are the foundation of our happiness in the rest of our lives.
But don’t catch too much, otherwise you won’t be able to get out of the jungle and you’ll lose your life.”
When the team members heard what the captain said, they happily started fishing for gold and tried their best to get as much gold as possible.
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Liu Yue led a group of people to the pier out of breath.
Each of them was too tired to walk, but their spirits were very satisfying.
Only some people showed a trace of pain on their faces.
They overestimated their physical fitness and could only throw away part of the gold halfway.
Captain Liu Yue said excitedly: "We are out."
On the ship back to Europe, they began to discuss their next plan.
Zhou Jinglei said happily: "Captain, what do you think we should do now? We all follow your arrangements."
Liu Yue knocked on the table with her hand. He thought for a moment and said: "Let's hand over the task first, and the money we get will be divided according to the previous agreement.
We then choose different countries and don't cluster together.
If we gathered in a country that wanted to keep the gold mine secret, they would probably make us disappear.
All European countries are prospering. We use the gold we get to do business or buy land to spread the word about the gold mines.
Something that only a few people know is a secret.
If most people know something, then there is no need to keep it secret."
Liu Yue began to tailor development plans for the team members based on their personalities.
He knew that only by spreading out could the safety of everyone be ensured.
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News spread quickly across European countries that an expedition had discovered a large-scale gold mine in West Africa.
They came back with more gold than they could carry.
There are also rumors of maps drawn by the expedition team.
Ordinary people among the people just regarded this matter as a joke and laughed it off with a few words of envy.
But the top leaders of various countries, with the support of intelligence, can judge the authenticity of this news through multiple channels.
The country of Rui is prosperous.
King Rui Sulei is discussing this matter with Prime Minister Yu Tianfang.
Swiss Prime Minister Yu Tianfang said excitedly: "I have confirmed the rumored expedition team and they do have a large amount of gold in their hands.
Among them was a member of the expedition team who also exchanged gold for a large number of gold and silver coins in our country to purchase farms and other assets.
He was originally a member of the expedition team who licked blood with his blade.
If he hadn't discovered the gold mine, he would never have been able to save so much money in his lifetime.
Our country in Switzerland is now full of waste and needs money everywhere.
If we can capture this gold mine, that will solve a big problem.
In particular, Cao Guo supports many of our military industry experts.
The experts are already in place, but the machinery has not yet been produced.
If you want to accelerate the layout of Switzerland's industry, you need a huge amount of funds.
This gold mine has been able to continuously bring in a large amount of gold coins in a short period of time."
King Rui Sulei was extremely excited. He must find a way to win this gold mine.
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When the state of Chu was in Changping, King Lu Chenyang summoned the ministers of the state of Chu to discuss matters.
King Lu Chenyang of Chu asked in surprise: "The gold mines circulating in the market are true or false. The information I have obtained through various channels is true and correct.
We in Chu State must not miss this gold mine.
There is now a money shortage in the Chu State. The people are very receptive to gold and silver coins, but very low to the Chu State's banknotes.
If we can really occupy a gold mine with rich reserves, it will definitely alleviate the money shortage problem in Chu State."
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Xiyang, the capital of Vietnam.
King Bai Yuangui of Yue looked at the ministers below and said with finality: "Since we have proven its authenticity through multiple channels.
This gold mine in Vietnam must not be missed.
Boarding schools cost a lot of money, but their students have high success rates.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, due to lack of money, the expansion of boarding schools gradually stopped.
The money generated by the gold mine can allow Vietnam to boldly promote boarding schools."
Hanlin Mi Youde stood up and said: "Your Majesty, we must act quickly.
The news spread quickly among the people, and other countries would not give up on this gold mine.
We must be prepared for conflict with other countries."
Bai Yuangui, the king of Yue, said confidently: "Our country of Yue is strong, and I am not afraid of competition at all.
The gold mine is too important, and the Yue Kingdom will try their best to give it to others."
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In Daliao City of Liao Kingdom, Liao King Li Qingmu was a little dumbfounded when he saw the gold mine map sent back.
"Why did the location of the gold mine change when we put the bait?"
Shen Boqun, the Prime Minister of the Liao Kingdom, looked at the map and said helplessly: "Master, I really didn't expect to find a very dedicated expedition team with so little money.
I didn’t know that there were so many gold mines in the Jinhe area.
The expedition team deviated from the river channel for some reasons, and they found another gold mine with high reserves.
After analysis by geologists, the bait we put out was just a small-scale gold mine, but the purity of the gold was higher due to previous geological activities.
What we geologists can judge can also be judged by other European countries.
I was still worried that after the bait failed, my next move would be blocked.
The situation is completely different now. Geologists have analyzed that the gold mines discovered by the expedition are likely to be genuine gold mines.
After European countries verify that this news is accurate, they will definitely pay close attention to the movement of gold mines."
Liao Wang Li Qingmu also showed a happy smile.
During the execution of the strategy, some errors occurred.
But the final result still went in the direction they envisioned.
