After just a few attempts at blasting, an old miner came over and spoke excitedly.
"Magnetite? Is it the kind of magnetite that can be used to make steel?" Odysseus asked in surprise.
"Yes! It is that kind of iron-rich ore! I never thought that there is such a large mineral vein in my Stoby! Perhaps this is the reason why there is no grass growing in this area and it is extremely desolate!" The old miner gave an affirmative answer.
Oh my god!
Is this true?
Upon hearing this, Odysseus' blood boiled!
He knew that steel was a new type of metal material that was lighter but stronger than copper.
Weapons and armor reinforced with steel will be much more powerful, even if only the copper tip is replaced with steel!
However, research on this new material has only just begun in various countries.
The iron ore discovered is also rare!
The vast majority of armies in the vast majority of countries still use traditional copper weapons.
Macedonia's ability to maintain its strength in the Great North has a lot to do with its ownership of an iron mine.
According to legend, the silver shield held by the powerful Macedonian silver shield spearmen was a high-grade shield inlaid with steel!
It is precisely because of this shield that no weapon can break it.
Only Silver Shield Spearmen have incredible sustained combat capabilities!
"Seal off the surrounding area immediately! Transfer the main force of the copper mine to try to open the mine and make steel!" Odysseus gave the order.
After saying this, he looked up at the sky, feeling that God was so kind to Stoby.
Suddenly, Odysseus remembered something and his eyes showed enlightenment.
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