It's just that no matter how good science and technology is, it's just the leading position in productivity, and in the early Qing Dynasty, China was also ahead of the world.

No matter how good the foundation is, it can't stand it......

It's just that these need to be disposed of after Zhao Kuo returns to Handan, after all, it is the center of Zhao State.

"Lead the way." Zhao Kuo said lightly to the leader, not seeing and hearing about it, and speculating about its existence or not, this is not Zhao Kuo's consistent style.

"Yes." The leader immediately agreed.

Immediately, the group did not exceed 100 people, and then they went into the mountains again.

While walking, Zhao Kuo began to talk to Zhao Wei about the purpose of the trip.

"All the armies here are from the coal and iron mines that the general is specially looking for." Zhao Kuo slowly said to Zhao Wei beside him: "Shangdang is poor and difficult to be self-sufficient, although it has strategic advantages, it will drag down the livelihood of Zhao Guo. Therefore, the coal and iron mines that are specially sought want to enrich the party with the benefits of coal and iron."

Salt and iron have always been important economic pillars of ancient dynasties, and the reason why the country of Han was able to stand as one of the seven heroes in a mere place is also related to the benefits of its iron tools, and the country of Qi is the home of salt. However, success is also iron, and defeat is also iron. When Yingzheng took the throne, he used the price of iron to induce the people of the country of Han to abandon the foundation of cultivation and chase the profits of iron smelting, which led to the great famine of the country of Han, and then was destroyed by Qin. Of course, in the final analysis, the land of Han Zhiguo is too small and the people are too few.

But no matter what, the benefits of salt and iron are indisputable facts.

Zhao Kuo said his thoughts slowly, of course Zhao Wei also understood Zhao Kuo's intentions, but after hearing Zhao Kuo's thoughts, although Zhao Wei's face was not shocked, his heart was turbulent.

Although Zhao Wei doesn't know much about what "coal" is, he doesn't understand Zhao Kuo's so-called "enriching the party with the benefits of coal and iron". But what Zhao Wei knew was that while he and the others were still struggling to pursue the victory of the battle of Shangdang, the general was already thinking about what would happen after he won the party. The general's calculation is really unparalleled in the world!

Zhao Kuo also seemed to see the incomprehension in Zhao Wei's heart, his voice became lower and lower, and he said slowly, "Coal man, Shi Tan also. If the charcoal is also burned, the fire is more powerful than the charcoal. After a little processing, iron is smelted from it, and the iron is better than usual."

Hearing this, Zhao Wei's eyes lit up instantly, as a military general, he knew too well the importance of a good weapon for generals and soldiers. It can even be said that it is the second life of the warriors.

If it is, it can really win ordinary iron weapons, and it doesn't even need to be much, even a little, on the battlefield, that is the difference between life and death.

As they spoke, the group had come to a cave, saying that it was a cave, but it was actually not very deep, and standing at the entrance of the cave, they could already see the situation inside - a piece of black oppression.

Zhao Kuo looked at the cave in front of him, but his heart was full of excitement - he was also the owner of the mine at home.

Even without waiting for the leader to lead the way, Zhao Kuo walked straight into the cave, stretched out his hand to break off a piece of black soil from the cave wall, and gently rubbed it in his hand, the clod of soil was broken as soon as it was pinched, and fell to the ground with a flutter, Zhao Kuo continued to gently rub the particles in his hand, the familiar touch, not coal but something.

He broke off another piece, walked out of the cave quickly, found a vacant lot at random, ordered his soldiers to sweep away the fallen leaves, dug a small pit, threw the black clod of earth into it, and put a lot of dry thatch as a firestarter.

"Fire Break." Zhao Kuo stretched out his hand and said.

A personal soldier immediately handed over the fire fold, Zhao Kuo took it, pulled out the cap, blew lightly, and saw the red firelight, and then stretched into the pile of black soil.

The thatch was quickly ignited under the heat of the fire, and then the dry black soil underneath soon glowed red, and the flame became more and more vigorous.

With a long sigh of relief, Zhao Kuo was finally able to determine that this was indeed a good coal mine.

The reason why he came in person was that he was afraid that his soldiers would find the wrong thing, and as for the iron ore, Zhao Kuo was not ready to check it again, after all, the iron ore was something that the ancients might know better than themselves.

Zhao Kuo immediately waved his hand, and the group walked back.

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Soon, the crowd was back in the valley. Closing the door, the soldiers had been sent out by Zhao Kuo, and Zhao Kuo could only let Zhao Wei know the next words.

"I'm going to turn back to Handan in a few days." Zhao Kuo said slowly: "The land of Hanoi, I have already explained to General Xu Li, this land of the party."

Zhao Kuo paused slightly, looked at Zhao Wei on the side, and continued, "I want to entrust you with you, are you willing to accept it?"

Zhao Wei was slightly stunned, he thought that Zhao Kuo was going to smelt iron here by himself, but how did he say that he was going to hand over Shangdang County to himself?

But soon, Zhao Wei reacted from his stunned gaze, since the general could afford himself, what else could he say, and immediately clasped his fists with both hands and said, "I don't dare to ask for it."

Zhao Kuo looked at the energetic Zhao Wei, and he was also very satisfied.

"For those who are in the party, there are three things!" Zhao Kuo immediately began to set up tasks: "First, ironmaking."

As he spoke, Zhao Kuo took out a silk book from his arms, slowly handed it to Zhao Wei's hand, and said, "This is the method of smelting iron, and keep it carefully, so that others can see it."

"Yes." Zhao Wei nodded, and took the silk book with both hands: "I will swear to protect it."

"This method is an ancient book, but it is not a complete method, and it needs to be tested by craftsmen before it can be implemented." Zhao Kuo continued: "After returning to the camp, I will transfer the capable craftsmen in the general to you, and we must test the feasible method as soon as possible."

"Yes!" Zhao Wei nodded.

"This place, naturally enclosed, is good for hiding people's eyes and ears, and it is close to the location of mineral deposits, which can be used as a place for smelting." Zhao Kuo continued to command, "The other two, build troops. Two miles away, all the villages and towns we passed through moved their people to the interior of the river, and their towns were changed to military towns, and they were garrisoned by troops. The iron ore smelted here, and those of the highest grade, are all entered into the military town to build the ordnance of our army. Those who are inferior will be transported to Hanoi to replenish the needs of iron smelting and building troops."

"Yes." Zhao Wei continued to nod and promised.

"Third, defend the land." Zhao Kuo continued to instruct: "I take you as the captain of the party and the commander of the craftsman, and I need to guard against the resurgence of the Qin army externally, and prevent the county guard from interfering in the party's military affairs internally. Even if the king's order comes, he will not listen to the announcement."

"Got it?" Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Wei deeply.

"Yes, the last will understand!" Zhao Wei did not hesitate at all, and responded in one bite.

It's not that Zhao Wei didn't understand the deep meaning of Zhao Kuo's words, it's just that Zhao Wei didn't need to choose at all, and he didn't need to think about it at all.

For Zhao Wei, any bullshit court is a fart.