After Liu Wei accurately mined coal in the fertile fields that could provide heating and metallurgy, Yao Guangxiao, Xue Rengui, and other civil and military officials already regarded Liu Wei as a god.
Now that Liu Wei has said that there are huge amounts of iron ore in this place called Dongsheng, everyone knows what that means.
With iron ore, there will be a qualitative change not only in military affairs but also in people's livelihoods.
Although Liu Wei can now purchase yellow-quality equipment from the system shop, which is beyond the technological level of this era.
However, Liu Wei's acquisition of this iron mine was also aimed at achieving economic self-sufficiency.
After all, we need to support more people in the future, and that requires industrial support.
The energy industry is a labor-intensive industry.
A fertile coal mine can already provide housing for more than 10,000 people, so this iron mine can provide even more!
Yao Guangxiao looked at the location on the map: "My lord, this place is located on the edge of Shangjun, more than 300 li away from Jiuyuan City as the crow flies!"
"If General Xue occupies this place, won't it be far from our main camp?"
Liu Wei smiled slightly: "Great monk, have you forgotten that the Qin Straight Road from Xianyang to Jiuyuan City passes through here?"
"The Qin Straight Road from Jiuyuan City to here can be put into use with just a little repair."
"Our current westward ambition to seize Juyan Lake is like a fist extending into the western regions, the northern deserts, and Liangzhou."
"So, by occupying this place, we are extending another fist into Guanzhong."
"Guanzhong is the land where kings rise to power; I am taking precautions for a rainy day!"
Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao grinned and said, "I'm excited now that you say so, my lord!"
"I never expected that our lord would not be deterred by the three counties of Yinshan and would begin to pay attention to Guanzhong. This is the Emperor's plan!"
"Alright, monk, I know what you're going to say!"
Liu Wei quickly waved his hand, "Then let's leave today's matter here. Everyone, go about your business!"
Just as everyone was about to take their leave, a squad leader from the Imperial Guard in charge of the interrogation came to report: "Your Highness, gentlemen, the delegation's headcount is being checked!"
"Fifty imperial guards were found. Thirty were involved in the assassination, and of the remaining twenty, eighteen were kept in the dark and were innocent. But two are missing!"
"Um?"
Shen Lian frowned. "Why are two people missing?"
"Search carefully, dig three feet into the ground if you must, find it for me."
The squad leader looked troubled: "Commander, we, along with the cavalry battalion and the Xuanjia cavalry, have searched several times, but we haven't found anything."
"What's so special about these two compared to the other guards?" Liu Wei asked.
"Your Highness, we interrogated the other guards and they said that although these two came here from Luoyang together, they were taciturn and not under their command, which suggests that they are not of ordinary status."
"That's what the platoon leader of the Embroidered Uniform Guard replied."
"Do these two have some other ulterior motive?" Everyone frowned.
"We must find them!" Shen Lian ordered in a deep voice.
Suddenly, Xiao Guizi came running over, tumbling and crawling:
"Your Highness...Your Highness, my...my wife...she..."
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