On the hillside of the mountain not far from the beach on the west side, dozens of navy soldiers and craftsmen couldn't help but cheered loudly!
A large piece of rock was exploded by gunpowder, and it detached from the mountain and slid to the foot of the mountain. It even smashed two craftsmen who couldn't avoid it into a pulp. However, no one sighed sadly at this moment. Everyone was carried away by what was exposed under the rock.
The golden texture of the mountain shocked me to ecstasy!
This is a gold mine!
The craftsmen here are all sent here by various nobles of the Japanese country, and they are quite experienced in prospecting and mining. Just looking at the direction of the veins of this gold mine, maybe they are all under the whole mountain. Even if it is only half, the number of mines is enough to make people feel sad.
Jaw-dropping!
This girl is like a golden mountain!
When Fang Jun arrived in a hurry, all the soldiers and craftsmen present looked at him with admiration and obsession...
Everyone knows that the reason why he let go of his troops and almost turned over a mountain range to search for the treasure was because the Marquis had a dream. He went into war because of a dream and searched for the treasure in such a grand manner. It must be said that it is too willful.
This was almost everyone's initial thought, including Su Dingfang and the navy soldiers who were loyal to Fang Jun.
But now, everyone's eyes looking at Fang Jun have undergone earth-shaking changes...
You can find a gold mine even in your dreams. What kind of luck is this?
He is simply a person favored by God, and he is about to go against the will of God!
Fang Jun stepped forward and stroked the rocks blooming with golden veins, determined in his heart that as long as he discovered this world-famous gold mine, his trip would be worthwhile.
Compared with this, what is the mere navy of Goguryeo?
This mine, which has appeared in countless time-travel novels, is a gold and silver mine, producing 80 tons of gold and 2,300 tons of silver...
Such a large amount of gold was enough to take the national power of the Tang Dynasty to a higher level and give Fang Jun's idea of infrastructure construction in the Tang Dynasty sufficient financial support!
It is even possible to use these golds as reserves to create a super bank and completely change Datang's financial model.
It’s just that when the time comes, we’ll have to make a hard choice between the gold standard and the silver standard…
"All the soldiers, craftsmen, and miners who participated in the search were not rewarded with five hundred copper coins. Those who discovered this gold mine were always rewarded with copper coins! From this moment on, the number and frequency of navy ships patrolling the entire island will be doubled.
It must be ensured that no one can enter or exit Sado Island at will, and the craftsmen and miners should be organized into groups of five, together with the navy soldiers, and a system of continuous sitting should be implemented. If one person is missing, all five will be killed!"
The news of the discovery of gold mines on Sado Island must be tightly sealed. At least until the dispute with Japan over Sado Island is resolved, the Japanese must not know about it. Otherwise, Japan will definitely attack with all its strength. Who can spare such a gold mountain?
Indifferent?
The navy was not afraid of the fighting power of the Japanese, but it was against Fang Jun's original intention to go to war at this time. The Japanese had to be dealt with, and the emperor had to be killed, but it was best to let the Eni people charge into the battle as the vanguard, and Datang would follow
Just secretly support and wave the flag from behind...
This order was understood by everyone, even the captured Japanese craftsmen and miners had no meaning.
No matter how stupid you are, you know what kind of wealth this golden mountain means. In order to hide this news, sitting with five people in a row is the lightest punishment. If it were the cruel Japanese nobles, they could kill everyone present...
"Here!"
Su Dingfang immediately took the order.
He is now so amazed by Fang Jun that he can dream of a gold mine even if he has a random dream. Who dares to believe it?!
However, now there was a real golden mountain in front of him. Looking at Fang Jun's expression of joy but still calmness, he felt like he was worshiping him.
This is the difference...
All the navy soldiers are in high spirits. Soldiers have the highest sense of honor. The navy is the leader among the Tang army. Being able to find such a huge golden mountain, everyone knows that this means that the national power of the Tang Dynasty will be improved.
Buildings also mean that arms spending will become increasingly huge.
More and more new weapons are being mastered by soldiers, which also makes soldiers pay more and more attention to the importance of weapons. "When two armies meet, the brave will win" is certainly an important factor in determining the outcome of a war, but in the face of comprehensive suppression of weapons and equipment
In front of us, sometimes being brave just means dying more heroicly...
For example, when the navies of various countries in the world met the Tang navy on the sea, the ships of the Tang navy were stronger, faster, with more and longer rods, and they also had artillery that could break mountains and crack rocks to annihilate enemies ten miles away.
What's the use of a little bravery?
As long as Tang Jun himself does not collapse, everyone will have no choice but to fail...
Better weapons and equipment means more victories and means that soldiers can survive to the maximum extent possible.
However, research and development and manufacturing of new weapons require more money. After all, the empire's financial resources are limited. The tens of thousands of cavalry across the northwest are gold-eating monsters. They are the force to protect the empire's borders from the invasion and attacks of the Turkic Hu tribe. It must be
To ensure the priority supply of military expenditures, when it is the Navy's turn, how much of the limited military expenditures can be left?
It should be noted that there are already many big shots in the court who see the Navy as getting in the way, and have repeatedly asked the emperor to reduce the Navy's military expenditures to the minimum...
Now that this gold mine has been discovered on Sado Island, although it will definitely cost the emperor's internal funds and the empire's treasury in the end, as the navy responsible for mining, transporting, and protecting this gold mine, it will definitely get more priority.
Every increase in military spending will make military equipment stronger, making it easier for soldiers to gain military exploits and survive in wars.
How can the soldiers not be happy and have their morale boosted?
The next thing is simple. The navy will conduct uninterrupted patrols around Sado Island to ensure that the waterway is blocked so that the news does not leak out. Then someone rushes back to Huating Town and once again urges Datang to send more experienced people.
miners and craftsmen.
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After Abehirov returned to Yue Kingdom, he immediately wrote a secret letter and sent his confidants to Asukakyo to present it to His Majesty the Emperor for inspection, asking the Emperor, the prince, and the ministers to make a decision.
Facing Fang Jun, Abehirov was furious, but he was helpless.
He did not dare to decide whether to compensate, let alone whether to cede Sado Island...
Every choice may lead to a head-on battle with the Tang Dynasty, which he is absolutely unwilling to face. The arrogant and domineering Marquis of the Tang Dynasty bullied others too much by relying on the power of the Tang Dynasty, but he could only swallow his anger.
, but I hope that His Majesty the Emperor can be tough and declare war directly. I also want to learn the combat power of the Tang Army's navy, so that this boy who comes from a noble family in the Tang Dynasty and does not know how to be humble can see how powerful he is!
As long as the Japanese country does not fall completely in the end, he will not care even if he dies...
…
Autumn rain falls.
The green and towering Xiangju Mountain forms a mountain with ears and three legs, surrounding a piece of plain land with clear water and beautiful water. The terrain here is gentle, the river is clear, palaces rise from the ground one after another, and the mountain city is surrounded by stone walls.
, the beautiful gardens and pools, and the exquisite temple buildings, give it an imperial aura due to its superior terrain.
This is Asukakyo, the capital of Japan...
In the Bangai Palace, it is clear and quiet.
The pattering autumn rain fell on the terracotta tiles on the roof, flowed down the tiles, and dripped on the bluestone in front of the eaves. The tinkling-dong-dong sound was not noisy and chaotic, but added a bit of harmony.
In the palace, a young man knelt down in front of the desk and looked at the letter in his hand.
This person is dressed in plain linen robes. He is not tall, has thick eyebrows and big eyes, a slightly dark face, and a calm temperament. He is sitting on his knees at the moment, holding the letter in one hand, and holding the golden scabbard sword on his waist with the other hand, with a tassel hanging from the sword's head.
, adorned with a smooth and flawless white jade pendant.
It is none other than Emperor Kogi's son, Prince Katsuragi...
Opposite him, a middle-aged man with a pale face sat on his knees.
This man is in his thirties or forties, wearing a lacquered gauze crown, dark green robe with left and right sides sewn together, a long red belt on the left side, and a white hakama underneath. His brows are sparse and his expression is calm. He is sitting
The back there is straight, quite like a celebrity from the Central Plains...
Two maids with pink face coverings stood in the hall with their heads bowed.
A candle of sandalwood was burning in a copper stove nearby, with green smoke curling up and the fragrance dense.
After a long time, Prince Katsuragi put down the letter in his hand and gently placed it on the table in front of him. He sighed and frowned: "Mr. Nakatomi, what do you think of this?"
That middle-aged man with a slender appearance was none other than Prince Katsuragi's chief think tank, the most favored disciple of the Japanese great scholar Nanyuan, Nakatomi Kamatashi.