However, Ding Baiying was thinking too much. Li Ke was angry because of the stupid system. He was already much better. After all, he had given Zhao Jingzhong away for nothing.
This damn system was really hard to hate. It had tricked you many times, but this was the most angry time Li Ke had ever been. He didn't expect to send Zhao Jingzhong before he left, so Li Ke couldn't even get angry now.
This is probably the power but nowhere to make despair
Uncomfortable.
However, Li Ke knew his limits when it came to serious matters. He was angry, but he would not vent his anger on others…Probably.
"Bai Ying, divide these newly arrived Embroidered Uniform Guards into 50 people and send them to Luoyang to survey the iron mine. Let our people in Luoyang cooperate fully. Although Heng Mountain County is rich in iron mines, it is too far away.”
Li Ke ordered Ding Baiying.
"Yes, this subordinate will do as you say."
Ding Baiying cupped his hands.
In this era, iron ore was as important as salt. If the human body lacked salt, it would cause muscle spasms and exhaustion. Therefore, salt was very important. Without salt, not only the people, but even the army would not have the ability to fight.
Li Ke had already made arrangements for the salt, and the results were quite good.
If there was no iron ore, there would be no weapons and armor. The combat effectiveness of the army would not be guaranteed. When the country was gone, what else could they do?
Moreover, the farmers needed iron for their crops. Otherwise, the decline in labor force would lead to a decrease in harvests. The country would not be able to support so many people and troops!
Therefore, iron mines had always been the focus of the country. Firstly, it was to control the iron reserves of the people. Secondly, every iron mine had to be registered.
However, there were no absolutes in the world. Some aristocratic families would more or less hide some small iron ores to raise private soldiers or sell them for profit.
Although Li Ke was a modern person, he didn't remember the distribution of the country's minerals very clearly. He only vaguely remembered that there was a steel city and a new Kuangqu with a lot of reserves.
However, after comparing the two, they discovered that the Steel Capital was currently under Goguryeo's control, so they could not be mined.
The new Kuangqu was located in Hengshan County of Liaodong, the modern Hebei area. It had been mined for three years.
Although it was far away, it was good that there were rich minerals. He could make iron and steel nearby and then transport them to where Li Ke needed them.
In addition, in order to mine the iron ore in Heng Mountain County, Li Ke ordered people to build a small city near the Kuangqu and sent people to guard it strictly. Even the prefect of Heng Mountain County was changed.
Of course, the price was not cheap.
Therefore, they had been living in peace all these years.
In addition, there would definitely be casualties in mining iron ore, so Li Ke would definitely not be willing to use the descendants of China. Furthermore, Hengshan Prefecture was not far from Goguryeo and the Turks.
Therefore, the humiliation of the tribes beyond the Great Wall was done by Li Ke.
* Cough *
In fact, it was not that Li Ke had not thought of sending people to survey the geological conditions and mark the Kuangqu. However, there were no geological experts and he did not have that many subordinates. Most of the Jinyiwei were used to set up traps.
This time, Li Ke was happy to get more than a hundred Jinyiwei, so he simply divided half of them to mine. In addition, after so many years of recruiting talents, there were already many geological talents that could be used. Everything was done according to the situation.
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"Yes, during the recent period of turmoil, the remaining fifty or so Embroidered Uniform Guards were sent out to collect intelligence. If there is any movement, report to me immediately.”
"Also, keep a close eye on Li Jiancheng's men. We can't let Li Shimin catch them, otherwise, our plan will go south.”
Li Ke, who was sitting on the main seat, thought for a moment and added.
"Yes, this subordinate will follow your orders."
Although she had a little ambiguous relationship with Li Ke just now, Ding Baiying was clear about the importance and did not dare to be careless on official matters.
"Yes, Bai Ying. I might be a little tired recently, but I have to do everything in detail. I can't allow any mistakes in my plan.”
Li Ke's tone was serious, and even Ding Baiying felt a lot of pressure.
"Yes, please rest assured, Master. I will do my best and not disappoint you!”
Ding Baiying promised.
"En, in that case, I'm relieved. If there's anything, report to me immediately. Jingzhong, be prepared. I'll need you in less than three days.”
"Yes, this subordinate will do as you say." X2
Li Ke left after giving his instructions.
At this moment, Zhangsun Wugou was wiping his body in the room. It was rare that he didn't even need a maid.
Zhangsun Wugou was speechless as he looked at the bruise.
"This unfilial son is actually so ruthless. What should we do now? If Second Brother comes back,"
Zhangsun Wugou felt despair.
These bruises were all distributed in sensitive areas. No matter how hard he fell, he wouldn't be able to fall there.
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