Chapter 488 Found the Lithium Mine
There are many gravels on the barren mountain, and snakes and ants would occasionally emerge from the weeds.
Jiang Fenghu held up Xiao Nuobao's short legs, and tried to be steady with every step, for fear of shaking his sister.
However, as they went deeper and deeper, everyone was exhausted, and their clothes were scratched by branches.
Several villagers panted and begged, "Little Princess, Master Jiang, it's too tiring to go up the mountain. If there is nothing, wouldn't it delay tomorrow's work?"
Farmers have no shortage of strength, but this strength must be used where it matters most.
Jiang Fenghu, however, looked determined, "Listen to my sister, and make more efforts. This trip will not be in vain."
"When we go back, each of us can get 200 coins, and we can rest for another day tomorrow!" Xiao Nuobao hurriedly encouraged.
When they heard that there was money to be taken, their eyes were brighter than the moon, and they stopped backing off and strode forward.
Xiao Nuobao secretly hooked his hand again and struck a thunderbolt in the sky, which illuminated the entire mountaintop.
With the help of the thunderbolt to lead the way, the villagers could see clearly and walked more smoothly.
"Why is there thunder again? I hope it is a dry thunderbolt, and it will not rain." Someone grumbled a few words, but did not think it was strange.
"It doesn't matter if it rains. There are many caves on this mountain. We can find a place to take shelter from the rain."
"I can get 200 coins for going up the mountain. I am willing to do it even if it rains."
The villagers laughed and felt a lot more relaxed. They were not as tired as before.
Soon, after climbing a small hill, they would reach the place with firelight.
At this time, the firelight over there had no blue flames. It was only the usual torch light, swaying red.
Jiang Fenghu narrowed his eyes, and he walked in front, leading everyone to approach quietly.
At this time, there was a sudden voice, and several figures also entered the sight of everyone.
Xiao Nuobao's eyes widened, "Second brother, there are people in front! Quick, let's squat first, don't let them find us!"
Jiang Fenghu immediately raised his hand and whispered, "Everyone squat, huh--"
The villagers stopped immediately, took light steps, and found big rocks or wild trees to cover their bodies.
Xiao Nuobao held his breath and concentrated, his watery eyes wide open, looking forward all the time.
Soon, with the light of the torches in front, five or six men were seen lying on the ground, as if they were taking the gurgling "water flow".
Jiang Fenghu frowned.
Why don't you sleep in the middle of the night?
Come to the wilderness to fetch water? This is obviously like eating dumplings dipped in sugar, it's not normal!
At this time, one of the men spoke again, mumbling a bunch of words.
Jiang Fenghu's eyes widened. This time he heard it clearly. "No, this is not our Nanji language. They are foreigners!"
Xiao Nuobao stroked his chin. He was awake in the middle of the night. Some foreigners came to this barren mountain. Could it be that they were looking for treasure? !
Several villagers also became curious. "Princess, Second Master, could it be like in the storybooks that they got some treasure map and came here to look for treasure?"
Although this was a blind guess, it was half right.
At this time, a villager in front was startled and his nose moved violently.
"You smell it, there is the smell of asphalt here! I used to make ink blocks in the workshop, and this is it!"
"No, they are not taking water, it should be... asphalt!" The villager shouted excitedly.
Everyone was shocked when this was said.
Xiao Nuobao was even more shocked. No wonder they were so sneaky in the middle of the night. It turned out that they were dealing with asphalt.
Hearing the sound, the Wala people also hurriedly got up and circled around fiercely to look for them.
"Oh no, someone is coming."
"We are exposed!"
Xiao Nuobao said anxiously, "Second brother, hurry up, take action, don't let them run away."
Jiang Fenghu shouted, climbed over the hill and rushed towards the Wala people, "Everyone, these foreigners are up to something, catch them first, don't let any of them run away!" Seeing
that the situation was not good, the Wala men also drew their swords from their waists and were about to fight with the villagers.
Fortunately, Jiang Fenghu had prepared in advance and asked everyone to bring their partners.
The villagers were not afraid at all. They raised sickles and axes and swung them while shouting.
Xiao Nuobao jumped to the ground in time so that his second brother could use his fists and feet.
Although the fight was fierce, the Wala man was no match for four hands with two fists, and was soon surrounded and defeated.
Jiang Fenghu was thinking about the stone fat, so his movements were a bit fierce. He first kicked two people's calves and knocked one out with a shovel.
Then he ordered people to take off their outer clothes, twist them into ropes, and tie the Wala man into a big crab.
At this time, Xiao Nuobao hurried over, stared at the place where the "water" had just come out, and took a torch to illuminate it.
Many unfathomable holes were dug out on the rough stone ground, and the "water" flowing out of one of the holes turned out to be a mellow black color.
The thick and shiny asphalt, under the light of the fire, was like a long river of stars, which instantly illuminated everyone's eyes.
Jiang Fenghu felt numb all over, "Is this thing really asphalt? Then we... haven't we discovered asphalt mines!"
After saying that, he broke off a branch, stuck it into the hole to soak it, and nervously touched the torch.
The next moment, all the branches were burning instantly, and a faint blue flame came out from the outside.
Xiao Nuobao's eyes trembled, and he shouted in surprise, "It's asphalt, it's really asphalt, second brother, look at the blue fire!"
Before the asphalt is refined, it burns half orange and half blue.
No wonder Pei Jinbao shouted that it was a will-o'-the-wisp. It must be those Wala people who tried to light it.
Jiang Fenghu and the villagers couldn't believe it. They lay in front of the mine, their teeth trembling with excitement.
Their faces were flushed and their necks were throbbing with veins!
"Limestone mine! Oh my God, we haven't had new minerals in Nanji for more than ten years!"
"Great, there will be a new mine, and we have done a great job!"
"This is more valuable than gold mines. I am not dreaming. Long live the Nanji Kingdom!"
Some people shed tears, some shouted loudly, and the hoarse celebrations made several Wala people so angry that they wanted to bite their tongues to commit suicide.
They worked hard for several nights, but in the end, they made wedding clothes for the Nanji people.
Xiao Nuobao was so excited that she stamped her feet wildly, and her whole body trembled. She wanted to fly back to the palace immediately and tell her father the good news in person!
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