Originally, the survey only revealed that the front mountain was the most valuable and had the richest jadeite rough. The two mountains behind it were also worth mining, mainly because a mineral vein extended from them.
The mountains behind now contain a wealth of gemstones; rubies and emeralds are much more valuable than jade of the same quality.
They've made a fortune!
Qiao Lian'er felt that all the money she had made using the space was for the purpose of one day encountering these gems and jade.
Seeing her happy, Pei Shijiu was also happy.
"However, once we start mining, it will definitely attract a lot of people who covet it. This place is full of warlords and wealthy merchants with powerful backgrounds, none of them are easy to deal with. We need to make sufficient preparations beforehand, otherwise we will just be doing the work for others."
Qiao Lian'er sat up and considered: "The garrison troops can be purchased, but they are not from the Central Plains after all, so we can't expect them to be very loyal."
"To take over such a large mine, there is a risky way: to cooperate with the Puchen government. This would put pressure on the warlords, but it would be tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house. With such enormous wealth, the Puchen government would definitely want to keep it all for themselves."
These treasures are currently buried under the mountains, invisible and intangible. Once they are mined and discovered, they will be like a piece of fat meat in the open.
Moreover, Qiao Lian'er guessed that there were gemstones and jadeite coexisting here, and there might be other such symbiotic geological conditions within a radius of a hundred miles. For example, the mining areas that are currently being mined might also hide some gemstones, it's just a matter of how many.
After saying these words, Qiao Lian'er fell silent.
Pei Shijiu thought that the army of Daze Kingdom was like a mighty army. If a force of 200,000 troops were to enter, how could the small Puchen Kingdom possibly withstand it?
But this is an invasion. The Central Plains has always adhered to the doctrine of the mean: we will not attack unless attacked.
Even if the army of Dazeguo marches in and takes over this land, who will own these mines?
Taking over such a large mountain is no easy task.
For Qiao Lian'er, in this socialist land of survival of the fittest, she discovered a rich mineral deposit that was hers.
It is impossible to share it with any power.
Moreover, Puchen Kingdom is far from Daze Kingdom. No matter how much commotion she makes here, as long as Boss Zuo's caravan keeps the secret, it won't reach Daze Kingdom, not to mention that she is doing things under another identity.
Qiao Lian'er slowly tapped her fingers on a stone, an idea gradually forming in her mind, and her expression shifted.
"There seems to be a snake culture here."
"Yes, their houses, pillars, eaves, and even tea sets are all carved with snake patterns. Sickle, you mean—"
“Things that are generally revered are not easily desecrated, otherwise they will be punished.”
Qiao Lian'er said, "What I have in abundance here are all kinds of crops and animals."
Pei Shijiu understood what she was going to do. Every land has its own beliefs that represent its culture and heritage. It can be said to be a kind of spiritual pursuit of the whole people, and it is even directly linked to the dignity and honor of the imperial family. Once such beliefs and totems are presented, the people of this land will submit and worship them without hesitation, and place them on the altar.
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