In the mountains ten miles north of Xia Village, Zhang Hua followed the Ming Dynasty geographer Xu Xiake to traverse the surrounding hills and look for mines.

Whether forging agricultural tools or forging weapons, iron ore is indispensable.

Xu Xiake saw the red and brown soil-like covering on the hill, and showed joy: "We were lucky enough. We found the iron ore in just two days. Please see, the village chief, this is what the ancient book records, "There are rosy on the top and the iron on the bottom."

Zhang Hua, who was already exhausted, heard that Xu Xiake had found the iron ore and immediately recovered his spirits.

What Xu Xiake found is most likely a collection of hematite and limonite formed after the iron ore was weathered, which generally appears dark red or light red.

In other words, this is the exposed surface of the iron ore, and below it is the ore deposit.

As early as ancient times, there was an accumulation of experience in "there are those with ochres above and iron below".

It’s just a pity that ancient people were concerned about practicality and did not seek much understanding of the principle of iron ore formation.

Xu Xiake walked around the nearby hills and discovered iron hats from other limonite one after another.

“This place may be a large vein, not a small mine.”

Xu Xiake, who was knowledgeable, gradually became excited.

"Ding! Discover a Class 6 iron ore within your territory."

After Xu Xiake used the special exploration technique, Zhang Hua received a systematic reminder that this is a rare six-level iron ore!

What is the concept of Class 6 iron ore?

Zhang Hua was not sure, but one thing should be confirmed, that is, this level 6 iron ore is enough to support Xia Village to develop into the city.

"The only disadvantage is that the ore veins are ten miles away from the village, and transporting iron ore is a problem."

The issue Zhang Hua had to consider was not just finding iron ore.

When iron ore is dug out, the iron ore must be transported to the village for smelting.

"Maybe it can be established here to collect a certain amount of iron ore and then transport it to the village."

"It's getting late, let's talk about it when we return to the village."

Zhang Hua marked the approximate range of the ore veins on the simple map, and then returned to Xia Village with Xu Xiake.

"Tomorrow, 20 strong men will be sent to build a primary mining site."

Zhang Hua focused on reclaiming farmland and first sent a small group of strong men to open a mining site.

Only when the farming season ends will Zhang Hua consider sending more staff to the mine.

The weapons in Xia Village mainly come from the Eight Banners Cavalry, Rouran Cavalry, and the equipment dropped by the Shu Han soldiers was enough to equip hundreds of soldiers.

The only things missing are bows and crossbows.

Therefore, the iron ore collected is mainly used to create arrow clusters and iron farm tools.

"We have to trouble you to go to the mine tomorrow for a site selection for a junior mining site."

Zhang Hua arranged for Xu Xiake to continue to explore the ore veins tomorrow, to find out the specific direction of the ore veins as much as possible, and then select a most suitable place as the location for a primary mining site for future development.

Xu Xiake settled in Xia Village. After traveling to this world as an unemployed vagrant, Xu Xiake lost his wealthy family and had to work for Zhang Hua.

Xu Xiake's talent in "geography" can help Xiacun explore various mineral veins.

With this talent, Xu Xiake can become a guest in various villages and have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of his life.

It would be great if Xu Xiake could discover gold, silver ore and copper ore.

Zhang Hua said happily.

Of course, in the early stage, all materials were in short supply, and gold was not as useful as pig iron.

Pig iron can forge agricultural tools, weapons, but gold cannot be bought.

After various resources are abundant, gold can play a big role.

"Let me leave the matter of drawing maps and selecting a site. Unfortunately, the travel notes I wrote are completely invalid."

Xu Xiake sighed.

Xu Xiake, who traveled to this world, had to start over and travel around again.

While traveling, explore various mineral veins.

"In addition to exploring minerals, we also need to investigate whether there are other villages, bandits, and bandits around."

Zhang Hua arranged to send four township warriors to ride horses tomorrow and explore in four directions: southeast, west and north.

Except for the Xia Village and the area around Xia Village, the surrounding area is an unknown area for Zhang Hua.

Mulan came in from outside the valley, and according to Mulan, outside the valley was an endless plain.

Plains mean no dangers to be kept.

Therefore, Zhang Hua still prefers to farm in the valley, and can defend the dangers, and wait until his troops are strong in the future before leaving the valley.

The most urgent task is to explore the terrain and population in the valley.

Perhaps there are other characters who have also built villages like Zhang Hua.

If monarchs such as Liu Bang, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Yang Jian, Li Shimin, Zhu Yuanzhang traveled to this world, they would definitely not be willing to be mediocre.

These people travel from different time nodes, and the results will be different.

For example, if Liu Bei was wandering into this world while selling straw sandals, without Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's help, he might die under the sword of bandits or rioters and be removed from the list from then on.

On the contrary, if Liu Bei brought a cavalry to cross over, it would be easy to establish his own territory in troubled times.

Zhang Hua returned to the wooden house and just pushed open the wooden door. Mulan turned her back to Zhang Hua, and her clothes slid to her waist, scattered like ink black hair on her smooth back. Mulan was untiing the gauze wrapped around her shoulders, revealing her fair shoulders...

If the shoulders are shaved, the waist will be as simple as possible.

Bang.

Zhang Hua quickly closed the wooden door, which scared Mulan.

After a while, Mulan, who had replaced the clean gauze, came out, and her pretty face became slightly hot.

"Ahem, it was just an accident just now."

Zhang Hua coughed twice to relieve the awkward atmosphere.

"Thank you for your help, my injuries have been healed and I can move out."

Mulan drew her sword and waved her sword a few times, and the sound of her swaying was straightforward. After recuperation, Mulan's injuries were basically recovered.

"Miss Mulan doesn't have to rush to move out. The administrative wooden house will be expanded soon, and there will be two or three more rooms in the backyard. You can live in the backyard and be responsible for protecting my safety. I will pay you a monthly salary."

Zhang Hua didn't want to lose such a guard, and Mulan could lead troops to fight when she needed it, which was usually pleasing to the eye.

“…”

Mulan struggled for a while, but still nodded silently, as if she had defaulted to living in an administrative wooden house.

On the plain outside the valley, a village rose from the ground.

A cavalry general led a small team of cavalry to build a first-class village.

If Zhang Hua was present, he would definitely recognize the armor style of this cavalry, which was the Eight Banners Cavalry.

However, the Eight Banners Cavalry that fought against Liao Hua was the Inlaid Blue Banner, and the leader was just a small Niulu, while this cavalry was the Zhengbai Banner, and the leader was a general.

"Ama can reign with thirteen pairs of armor and defeat the Ming Dynasty repeatedly. I have 300 cavalry and 300 pairs of armor. I will definitely conquer the world and let all heroes surrender to me. I, Huang Taiji, are the true emperor!"
Chapter completed!