After a brief run, Wang Ben's team of ten arrived at a barren mountain full of mines.
There are many mines and they are obviously frequently exploited.
Zheng Zhi looked towards the distance and could faintly see some fluttering barbarian flags.
It is the ace division stationed on the border of the Man Kingdom, the military flag of the Man Cha Army.
Of course, there are also many from the Ziyun Army.
There are many high-quality mines in the Yiling Mountains.
Because the two countries are bordering each other, these mines are owned by no one. Not only the Ziyun Army will mine them, but also the barbarian country next door.
Because of this, small-scale conflicts often broke out between soldiers from the two countries.
"Walk!"
After finding a mine, Wang Ben made a big move and everyone entered it.
The mine is extremely deep and dimly lit.
Wang Ben took out a fire seal and barely illuminated the way forward.
Zheng Zhi looked around and saw signs of fighting everywhere, as well as traces of freshly dried blood.
The air was still filled with the smell of sweat and blood.
Continuing deeper, a warrior seemed to have discovered something, so he took out a shovel and started digging.
Zheng Zhi looked at it curiously.
After a while, a sparkling blue crystal stone was dug out.
The warrior was so excited that he pulled the blue crystal out of the soil.
Zheng Zhi also recognized the blue crystal stone at a glance.
Blue iron, the material of high-quality weapons.
Although the weapons made from this kind of iron ore are not as sharp as the pseudo-spiritual weapons, they can still be said to be as sharp as clay.
Therefore, this kind of iron ore is of high value.
However, the next scene made Zheng Zhi a little confused.
I saw that the warrior who mined the blue iron walked up to Zheng Zhi and handed it to Zheng Zhi.
"Brother, what are you..."
Zheng Zhi didn't react.
But at this time, Wang Ben said: "Brother Zheng, if you want to achieve military exploits in the military camp, there are only two simple ways."
"First, beheading the barbarian soldiers will be recorded as first-class merit."
"Secondly, collecting the iron ore in this mine and handing it in, if the quantity is reached, is also a first-class merit."
Zheng Zhi remained silent and listened quietly.
Seeing that Zheng Zhi remained silent, Wang Ben continued: "The nine of us brothers were all born into poor families. But at our age, there are elders above us and younger ones below. The whole family's reputation falls on our shoulders."
, although the treatment of Ziyun Army is good, it is also stressful."
"So, instead of going for military glory, it would be more beneficial to smuggle some ore privately."
"Of course, we will not sell all the mined iron ore, but only take a small part of it, so..."
Having said this, Wang Ben stopped talking and looked at Zheng Zhi.
Everyone in the team looked at Zheng Zhi with nervous expressions.
At this time, another warrior standing next to Wang Ben also spoke: "Smuggling iron ore is a serious crime. If Brother Zheng agrees, how about we share the iron ore dug out in the future?"
This person is the vice-captain of this team, named Li Jiu.
"I also come from a poor family."
After a moment of silence, Zheng Zhi grinned.
When he said this, he hid the ring on his finger in his sleeve.
Then, in front of everyone in the team, he pocketed the fast blue iron and said with a smile: "From now on, I can count on the care of a few brothers."
"Easy to say, easy to say."
Seeing Zheng Zhi accept Lan Tie, Wang Ben's nervous face showed a bright smile.
The other people were also in front of the mountain. They smiled and patted Zheng Zhi on the shoulder. They called each other brothers and shouted happily.
Zheng Zhi also laughed with them.
In fact, in his heart, he didn't feel much disgust towards the behavior of Wang Ben and others.
Everywhere, there are some shady things.
But there is no other way. Due to the pressure of life, some people at the bottom always find ways to earn extra money by writing.
Otherwise, the burden of life will really crush a person.
As Wang Ben said, they are all old and young, and at their age, the military merits and honors they have achieved are really not as valuable as real money and silver.
Zheng Zhi is not a saint and will not care about this. As long as it does not affect the overall situation and the development of the entire Ziyun Army, he will choose to turn a blind eye.
He could even guess that the sister in the county might also be aware of this phenomenon, but didn't care about it.
Why?
Because I understand!
Wang Ben's situation is definitely not the first in the entire Ziyun Army, nor will it be the last.
And Zheng Zhi was also sure that if he didn't do this today, these friendly guys in front of him would all attack together to kill him.
Even if he cares about his compatriots and doesn't kill him, his life will not be easy in the future.
Because Zheng Zhi affected the interests of all of them.
Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents.
He wouldn't do such a stupid thing.
Humanity is also a science.
That’s okay, just do as the Romans do!
Everyone reached a consensus and no longer wasted time.
Wang Ben took out something wrapped in a rag from his chest, and then opened the linen cloth.
This is a ring.
Although it is only a low-level Najie.
Zheng Zhi was a little surprised. It seemed that these guys had made a lot of money over the years.
Although it is only a low-level ring, the price is not cheap.
Wang Ben took out nine shovels and a palm-sized disc from the ring.
metal detector!
With this thing, wherever there is a gold mine, it will be easier to detect.
With metal detectors, mining has become much easier for everyone.
In just one hour, fifty or sixty pieces of blue iron had been dug out.
Everyone's faces were filled with excitement, and they were obviously quite satisfied with today's harvest.
Wang Ben took half of it and hid it in Najie. As for the other half, he obviously planned to hand over the work.
This scene also made Zheng Zhi nod secretly.
Take without being greedy!
Private smuggling of iron ore is forced by life and motivated by money.
Keeping half and handing it over is loyalty!
These soldiers who were born into poor families did not lose their conscience because of profit.
"Da da da……"
However, at this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps sounded.
The faces of everyone who were still in ecstasy changed.
Zheng Zhi looked around, and more than twenty figures appeared in front of them.
In just one breath, Wang Ben's ten-man team was surrounded.
These people wore soft armor made of animal skins, held spears made of animal bones, and had fierce eyes.
"Barbarian Cha Army?"
Wang Ben's face turned ugly when he recognized the person.
This group of barbarian warriors were filled with murderous intent and their eyes were like daggers. When they saw the blue iron in Wang Ben's hands, greed suddenly appeared in their ferocious eyes.
The leader glanced at Wang Ben, and a rough voice came from his mouth: "Hand over Lan Tie, and you will not die."
"It's you bastards again."
Wang Ben's eyes were blazing, and he directly pulled out the long knife from his waist: "If you want blue iron, you have to kill me."
As soon as this statement came out, the situation suddenly became tense.
Everyone in Wang Ben's team drew their weapons and stood ready.
The soldiers of the Barbarian Army looked fiercely, like hungry wolves after seeing food.
"Captain Chen, since they are seeking death, let's grant them their wish!"
At this moment, a young voice sounded from the Barbarian Cha army camp.
Zheng Zhi looked along the voice and saw that it was a young man.
He was in his early twenties, and his appearance was different from that of ordinary soldiers.
Wearing iron armor and hanging a sword on his waist, he looks extraordinary at first glance.