In this era, it stands to reason that the Mongols, who are unparalleled in riding and shooting, should be the most awesome existence.

At least until the Gatling came out, the cavalry was the strongest class.

In fact, it was the tanks, not the Gatling guns, that really knocked out the cavalry!

However, the glory days of the Mongols did not last long, and even during most of the Ming Dynasty, they were even weaker.

This was the case because the Ming Dynasty imposed a strict and long-term blockade on Mongolia. So much so that most of the Mongols, except for those elites who were directly under the tribal leaders, were poorly equipped. Even their arrowheads, many of them are just ground bones.

However, if the Mongols had discovered a huge iron ore, they would have caught the Han Chinese, even if they did not know how to smelt it themselves. It is absolutely unimaginable how much destructive power the Mongols, armed with steel, will be.

That's just the reason, if there is really an iron mine on the grassland, even if the Ming Dynasty can't look down on it, then it must be occupied.

However, for so many years, I have not heard of iron ore on the grassland, and it is no wonder that Tobe Shangshu and others will question this.

However, Emperor Chongzhen knew Zhang Mingwei's origin, and if he said so, there must be.

Suddenly, he didn't say a word, and immediately slapped the table and shouted: "The cabinet director will take the lead, and the six Shangshu will discuss the matter of recovering Hetao." The others, etc., are scattered! ”

Where the iron ore is, it comes from secret. There are too many people in this grand court meeting, and it is difficult to ensure that the news will not leak. Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen hurried to drive people away!

When the civil and military officials who were not qualified heard this, they all left with curiosity.

Among them, there is an official who is more special, when he walked out, he turned his head to look at Zhang Mingwei several times, as if something was wrong.

However, this person also saw that Emperor Chongzhen at this time was very concerned about the fact that there were iron mines in the Mongolian steppe. If there were other things to do at this time, nothing would have come of it.

Therefore, this person finally turned back and finally left the Golden Luan Palace.

After only the celebrant and the cabinet and the six books were left in the main hall, there were many fewer people.

These are all important ministers of the imperial court, and they are fully qualified to know about things of this level.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen no longer had any scruples, and immediately asked Zhang Mingwei: "Sir, why are there so many mines in the Mongolian steppe?" Is this another big mine? ”

As soon as they heard what he said, the other officials were immediately a little dumbfounded.

What's the matter, listen to the emperor's meaning, before, Xingguo Gong had already told the emperor that there was an iron mine in the Mongolian steppe, and now it is the second?

When they were thinking about it, they heard Zhang Mingwei answer Emperor Chongzhen: "Yes, this new place is on this side of the Hetao, and it is more valuable than the previous one!" ”

As soon as he heard this, he saw Emperor Chongzhen's eyes widen, and he asked with excitement, "How valuable is it?" ”

The others had no place to speak, so they had to listen to the conversation between the two of them with their ears pricked up.

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he didn't answer immediately, but glanced at the others, and finally said a little helplessly: "How many catties or something before, I think it's a little out of keeping up with the times." Therefore, on the way to Beijing, I set a set of quantity units, so that it will be more conceptual, rather than how many thousands of catties, I really can't come! ”

This is on the Jinluan Palace, it is a serious occasion, otherwise, Zhang Mingwei will definitely make a joke, for example, he will become a roaring dog or something.

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he didn't say a word, and immediately said with a smile: "No problem, where is the quantity unit set by Mr." I will make an order immediately, and I will do it according to the sir's decision! ”

When the others heard this, they were speechless again.

If this matter is mentioned by others, nine times out of ten it is necessary to convene the great Confucians from all parties to discuss and decide on something that everyone can accept.

But what Xingguo Gong put forward, it seems that the emperor really has to respond directly unconditionally, will this be a bit hasty?

Although they thought so, Emperor Chongzhen didn't mean to discuss at all, and directly made an arbitrary decision, which made them feel helpless.

Naturally, they didn't know, of course Emperor Chongzhen knew that Zhang Mingwei would not make it up, and he must have taken out the knowledge of later generations, so did he need to change it? Just use it!

And after Zhang Mingwei listened to Emperor Chongzhen's words, he smiled and said: "At Princess Kunxing's, go back and let her give it to Your Majesty!" ”

As soon as they heard this, the minds of the others immediately remembered the scene outside the city before.

Yes, a family, of course, it's a kiss!

Seeing Emperor Chongzhen nodding there, Zhang Mingwei explained to them a little: "One thousand catties is five hundred kilograms, and one thousand kilograms is one ton." The iron ore on the other side of the Hetao should be 1.4 billion tons. ”

Speaking of this, he remembered something, and then explained: "Ten thousand is one hundred million, you can convert it in your own heart!" ”

There are ghosts that can be converted!

This amount is so huge that it is beyond the comprehension of ancient people. All they knew was that the iron ore was very, very big!

They also have questions about this.

I heard that Yinxi asked Zhang Mingwei curiously: "Is that iron ore mined?" Or how many can the national government know? But this is not right, if the mining is gone, then why say? Moreover, I have never heard of such a huge iron mine, so it must have not been mined! ”

When asked, he himself was a little confused.

The others were also nodding, they were all curious, how did Xingguo Gong know that there was iron ore there? More importantly, do you know how much iron ore there will be?

In this regard, Zhang Mingwei can't say that I came from the next generation, and there was already this data at that time, and I came from Baidu!

If that's the case, then it's estimated that another group of people will be dumbfounded! Think he's sick!

If it weren't for Emperor Chongzhen's own eyes to see Zhang Mingwei appear in front of him out of thin air, and there are high-tech and historical materials to prove it, Emperor Chongzhen would not have believed such an absurd thing!

After all, in their time, there has never been a time travel that will popularize the concept of crossing!

At this time, although it can't be explained in this way, Zhang Mingwei has his own method, so he listened to him answer Du Yinxi and said: "This question, I told Your Majesty, you ask Your Majesty!" ”

As soon as Du Yinxi heard this, like everyone else in the main hall, he immediately turned his head to look at Emperor Chongzhen, wanting to hear the answer they were very curious about.

Emperor Chongzhen was a little dumbfounded when he heard this, he didn't expect that Zhang Mingwei would dump this question at him.

When he came back to his senses, he coughed and immediately said, "Yes, I know that what the gentleman said must be true, and you don't need to question that. ”

Then, Emperor Chongzhen didn't explain, anyway, he relied on his identity, not to say, could anyone force him to say it!

Hearing that, he immediately diverted from the topic and asked the question he was concerned about: "Sir, where is this mine located?" ”

"To the west of the City of Naturalization!" When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he immediately said the location of the Baiyun Obo iron mine in the future, and then said to Emperor Chongzhen, "I don't recommend mining this iron mine now!" ”

"Why?"

This question was asked by Emperor Chongzhen, Du Yinxi and others, almost in unison.

They really can't figure it out, since they know about iron ore, why don't they dig it?

When Zhang Mingwei heard this, he immediately replied: "Because of this iron ore, the most valuable thing is not the iron ore itself, but other things along with the iron ore." Those things are the real treasures that should be left to future generations! ”

After a pause, seeing that they were all listening attentively to what they were saying, Zhang Mingwei said again: "Although we don't dig this iron mine, we must also occupy it, for our future generations!" ”

Hearing this, Zuo Maodi had something to ask, but before he could ask, he heard Emperor Chongzhen say again: "Okay, just do it!" This matter has to be kept secret, once it is leaked, it will not be good if I know about it! ”

"Wechen obeys!" Emperor Chongzhen said so, what can these people in the hall do, they can only lead the order.

However, through this incident, they once again became very curious about the origin of Xingguo Gong.

Even they were a little skeptical, could it be that Xingguo Gong was really sent by God? Otherwise, how many things can be known?

There are only immortals, and when they pinch their fingers, they will calculate the treasure!

Emperor Chongzhen didn't think so much about them, or didn't think about these things at all, but immediately frowned and asked: "If it is to be left to future generations, then the Hetao area must be occupied by the Ming Dynasty for a long time." However, this ...... Isn't it a little difficult? ”

As soon as he heard this, Hubu Shangshu was the first to jump out, and immediately echoed: "Your Majesty is wise! There is no danger to defend outside the pass, and if you want to keep it safe, you must garrison a large army. But in this case, where is the army transferred from? Where does the military pay and grass come from? If you transport it from Kannai, the cost is too much! The people at the border are afraid that they will be miserable! Moreover, so many things, and it is not a matter of one or two days, it is really difficult! ”

After finishing speaking, when he saw that Xingguo Gong seemed to want to speak, he immediately added: "It is necessary to garrison a large army outside the pass, and the number of this army is small, and I don't know if it was destroyed by the Mongols!" ”

In fact, when he said it, it was still a sentence, and the occupation of the Hetao was a bit more than worth the loss. Except, of course, that iron ore.

As soon as he said this, Du Yinxi and others did not stop speaking because they were recommended by Xingguo Gong, but talked about the matter, basically, they also said the difficulties of occupying the Hetao.

Of course, they didn't say it, they didn't take it, they just said the problem.

Hearing these words, Zhang Mingwei shook his head and laughed.

Emperor Chongzhen was happy to see it above, and immediately said to the courtiers below: "Zhuqing is panicking, Mr. must have a way!" ”