Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 120 Your Majesty!Silver mine found!

Although Cao Wei accurately knew that Iwami Mountain was the largest silver mining mountain range in Japan, the size of Iwami Mountain was indeed not small.

Judging from the distance from the beginning of the mountain range to the end of the mountain range, it is at least nearly ten miles. It is definitely not easy to find silver mines in such a huge mountain range.

But no matter how difficult it was, Cao Wei had to find the silver mine.

After all, his awesomeness was blown out in front of the emperor and all the civil and military officials of the court. If he didn't find the Iwami Silver Mine, he might be talked about behind his back after he went back.

Moreover, Zhu Xiongying was also present that day. He must not let Zhu Xiongying feel that he was a talkative person.

It took ten days for Cao Wei and his people to survey the entire Ishimi Mountain Range and create a map.

After that, soldiers were arranged to start digging in various parts of the mountain range.

However, even though Cao Wei had already been mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but feel a little depressed when he still couldn't find the silver mine after digging for more than a month.

In fact, because Mount Iwami is adjacent to the sea, it rains heavily in the mountains and forests. It rained for [-] to [-] days in a month and a half. As the weather became colder and colder, and then snow began to fall, the progress of the excavation work was inevitably affected. , the progress is slower than Cao Wei thought.

Another ten days passed,

Snowflakes were floating in the sky, making the green plants in the mountains and forests wear white hats.

Cao Wei stood at the entrance of the camp, looked at the huge mountain in front of him, and shook his head.

"How long will it take to dig this..."

Turning back, Cao Wei looked at the mountain map on the table in the tent. Many places had been marked on it. They were locations where the silver mine had not yet been discovered but had been excavated to a certain extent.

It's been two months...

"Could it be that the silver mine is too deep and we still need to dig deeper?" Cao Wei frowned and thought.

After a while, Cao Wei put on a thick oilcloth coat, put the hood on his head, left the camp, and walked towards the mountains in the wind and snow.

After passing seven or eight excavation sites and inspecting them one by one, Cao Wei arrived at the spiritual platform being built.

A month ago, Houguishan sent enough wood and stone according to Cao Wei's request.

Cao Wei used most of these wood and stones in mining work. However, in order to conceal it from others, he still found a flat land on the mountainside to build the so-called spiritual platform.

"grown ups."

When the soldiers saw Cao Wei arriving, they greeted him.

Cao Wei nodded, and then went to inspect the construction work of the spiritual platform.

It is meant to be a cover-up, so there is no need to make it too detailed, as long as it can be seen. After a month, more than half of the spiritual platform has been repaired.

At this time, the soldiers were driving piles on the mountain behind the memorial platform. These piles were used to fix the stones that would be laid later.

"Sir, be careful," the soldier warned Cao Wei to step back.

Driving wooden piles on flat ground is fine, but driving wooden piles on mountains can easily cause rocks to fall off. This kind of thing happens a lot these days.

Cao Wei had already seen it and took two steps back to take a look at the other excavation position.

At this moment,
Suddenly someone shouted,
"The mountain is collapsing, avoid it!"

Cao Wei turned around and saw the mountains and rocks above him falling down.

Fortunately, the soldiers below were agile and moved quickly enough. When they heard the movement, they hurriedly escaped and were out of danger the moment the rocks fell.

"Boom!"

A large chunk of the mountain slid down, covering most of the spiritual platform, leaving only a corner exposed.

Cao Wei stood far enough away that the mountain slide had no impact on him.

However, several soldiers were hit by falling stones and injured. Fortunately, they all ran fast enough and no one lost their lives.

Cao Wei stepped forward to check the injured soldier's injuries, which were not serious.

It's just that the spiritual platform is not very solid to begin with, and if it is covered like this now, it will inevitably be damaged.

"Those who are injured should go to the camp to recuperate for a few days and clean out the spiritual platform." Cao Wei ordered.

The soldiers heard this and started cleaning up. After digging out the spiritual platform below, it turned out that some places were damaged by stones.

However, there is enough stone and wood left, so repairing it is not difficult.

"You must be more careful when starting construction in the future," Cao Wei told the soldiers. Just as he was about to leave, he saw a touch of white in the rocks and soil out of the corner of his eye.

Cao Wei approached in surprise and took a closer look. He discovered that there were dots of broken silver in the soil and rocks.

"Silver Mine!"

Cao Wei screamed in surprise, and a group of soldiers immediately surrounded him.

"Quick! Go and call His Highness King Yan to come over."

A soldier spread his legs and ran down the mountain.

A moment later, Zhu Di and Dao Yan also hurried over wearing oilcloth coats.

"Master Dao Yan, come and see if this is the silver stone," Cao Wei stood up.

Daoyan didn't dare to neglect, he got closer and grabbed the handful of soil in his hand, then pinched the bits and pieces between his fingers, rubbed and observed.

"Yes, it's the silver stone. After refining, you can get silver!" Dao Yan's voice was a little excited.

Not only Dao Yan was excited, Cao Wei and Zhu Di couldn't help but look happy when they heard this.

Cao Wei's mission was finally completed, and the silver mine in Ishimiyama of Japan was found.

Zhu Di and Dao Yan felt incredible in their hearts.

Originally, they were skeptical about Cao Wei's statement that there was a silver mine in Shijianshan, Japan. However, when facing Cao Wei, they were [-]% or [-]% convinced and only [-]% doubtful.

Is there really a huge silver mine in Japan?

Cao Wei said there is, so it probably is.

After arriving in Japan, they came to Ishimi Mountain and started digging. They found nothing in two months, and their worries grew with time.

It's not that they don't trust Cao Wei, but they are worried that they can't find the silver mine. Will Zhu Yuanzhang blame Cao Wei?

Strangely enough, Cao Wei did not have a close relationship with Zhu Di and Dao Yan. He had never fought side by side with Zhu Di, and Dao Yan had had a rift with him before.

But neither of them hoped that Cao Wei would be convicted by Zhu Yuanzhang because of this, because they knew that Cao Wei had good intentions and that Cao Wei was a very talented person. It would be a pity if he was delayed because of this.

And when the soldiers told them that they had really found the silver mine, and when they came over and saw the silver stone, they felt unbelievable.

There is actually a silver mine in Ishimi Mountain!

The Japanese country was thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty. How did Cao Wei know?
Such a strange thing is simply unheard of!

In ancient times, Wolong knew the affairs of the world without leaving his cottage, but Cao Wei's move was even more shocking than Wolong!
You must know that before the Ming Dynasty fleet went to Japan, Japan and the Central Plains had not communicated with each other for more than 20 years!

"Hahahaha, okay! Since there is silver stone, we will definitely find the silver mine along here!" Cao Wei laughed.

"Starting from tomorrow, gather all the people to dig here!"

A soldier asked in question, "Sir, what should I do with this spiritual platform?" Cao Wei looked at him with a look of hatred, and said,
"There are already silver mines here. A mere spiritual platform is nothing. Just demolish it! Dig it for me too! Then I will ask for wood and stone from Houguishan and build another one."

After hearing this, the soldier nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration for Cao Wei's wisdom.

The next day.

Snow and sunny.

Under the sunshine, although there was a lot of mud in the mountains and forests, all the soldiers were digging enthusiastically according to Cao Wei's orders.

On the other side, Daoyan was already on the way to Yoshino Palace.

Now that the silver mine has been found, more wood and stone will be needed for excavation and mining. What Guishan sent before and after is no longer enough, and we have to collect more wool.

Daoyan led a group of soldiers to protect himself and rode fast horses, and arrived at Yoshino Palace in less than five days.

After the announcement, we soon saw Houguishan.

"I have seen the envoy, but I wonder what the envoy is doing when he comes now?" Even facing Dao Yan, a bald monk, Hou Guishan was still very polite.

Daoyan put one hand on his chest and flipped the rosary in his hand with the other, looking like a monk, but when he opened his mouth, Hou Guishan felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Not long ago, there was a continuous heavy rain in the mountains and forests, causing rocks to roll down and destroying the already built spiritual platform. The poor monk came here in the hope that Lord Xicheng can help and provide another batch of wood and stones."

After hearing this, Hou Guishan's mouth twitched twice.

Provide another batch?
Doesn't this mean he is being slaughtered like a fat pig?
Lin Lin finally calculated that the stones and wood that Cao Wei had asked him for before were probably more than 20 taels.

Hou Guishan's Southern Dynasty regime was weak, but there were millions of people under his rule. Although it was difficult for him to pay 200 million taels of silver to compensate the Ming Dynasty, it is obviously unrealistic to say that his Southern Dynasty regime did not even have one million taels of silver. It's just that Houguishan can't take it out obediently.

As for the more than 20 taels of wood and stone, Hou Guishan gritted his teeth and was still willing to take it out. After all, he didn't want to offend Ming at this time, so he thought it would be a waste of money and avoid disaster.

But now that Daoyan opened his mouth and asked for more than 20 taels, Houguishan found it a little difficult to hold back.

The Southern Dynasty regime was struggling to support itself under the attack of the Adachi clan in the Northern Dynasty, but the Ming Dynasty came again and again to seek benefits. Isn't this taking advantage of the situation?

Now I will give you more than 20 taels, plus the previous one, rounded up, it will be 100 million taels!Hou Guishan couldn't breathe just thinking about it, and felt a heart-wrenching pain in his chest.

Hou Guishan looked at Dao Yan with a grimace and shook his head, "Your Majesty, our Southern Dynasty's finances have bottomed out, and there is really nothing we can do about the Ming Dynasty's rise to power."

However, when Dao Yan heard this, his expression suddenly changed and became cold.

"There is an old saying in the Central Plains of China that nothing is difficult in the world, it only depends on whether you have the will to do it.
Now that we are encountering difficulties in Japan, King Xicheng is unwilling to help. Can the poor monk understand that King Xicheng is having trouble with the Ming Dynasty? "

There is a saying that the old monk Dao Yan is usually not showy, but now he is pretending to be angry, with a pair of triangular eyes slightly narrowed and shining fiercely, which makes people feel even more chilling.

"If this is the case, the poor monk can inform His Highness King Yan and send troops back to report to the Ming Dynasty. At that time, it is better to ask His Majesty to send more troops to directly recover the losses of the Ming Dynasty for more than 20 years from King Xicheng."

After saying that, Daoyan was about to get up and leave.

Hou Guishan, however, was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he quickly comforted Dao Yan back.

The Ming Dynasty's arrival of [-] navy this time has already put Houguishan under great pressure. If he sends more troops, he will not have to play anymore. It would be easier to commit suicide by committing seppuku.

finally,
Hou Guishan thought for a long time with a sullen face, gritted his teeth and agreed to Dao Yan's request.

Dao Yan suddenly showed a warm smile, and his triangular eyes looked much kinder.

"It's good, it's good. Lord Xicheng is really a sensible person. Lord Xicheng is so generous. We will remember it in our hearts. When Lord Xicheng is in trouble in the future, I, the Ming Dynasty, will definitely not sit idly by."

When Hou Guishan heard this, he was stunned, and then he was overjoyed!

Listening to what this means, if the Northern Dynasty attacks in the future, will the Ming Dynasty help him?

"Your Majesty, this...is this true?"

Hou Guishan was so excited that he stuttered.

Dao Yan didn't speak, but gave an enigmatic "you know" smile.

This kind of vague hint convinced Hou Guishan more than the straightforward statement. At least there was such a hint that troops might be sent to assist him in the future.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will prepare all the wood and stones that your Majesty needs as soon as possible!" Hou Guishan said with confidence.

Dao Yan nodded with satisfaction, then left.

After a month of mining, the soldiers finally dug out the main vein of the silver mine in Iwami Mountain and mined a large amount of silver stone.

When Hou Guishan sent people to deliver wood and stone for the second time, Cao Wei had already led several warships and began to return to the Ming Dynasty.

There are often northerly winds in winter, and the sailing speed of ships is inevitably affected.

After nearly three months, Cao Weicai led the fleet into the Daming Yangtze River waterway, followed the Yangtze River upstream, and arrived at the Qixia Mountain Wharf...

Yingtianfu Imperial Palace.

Fengtian Temple.

Zhu Yuanzhang was in the middle of a court meeting when a voice suddenly sounded outside the palace.

"Your Majesty, the humble minister Cao Wei wants to see you!"

Outside the hall was Cao Wei, who had come all the way from Qixia Mountain. Behind him were several soldiers carrying heavy boxes.

Cao Wei is back!
Everyone in the hall was shocked.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this voice, his body trembled, and Zhu Xiongying's eyes suddenly brightened up next to him.

"Come in!" Zhu Yuanzhang shouted.

Cao Wei did not wear court clothes, and even his casual clothes were a little dusty, but he entered the hall just like that.

"Wei Chen sees His Majesty!"

Cao Wei respectfully saluted Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked him up and down, with a slight smile in his eyes.

"Cao Aiqing, how did things go when I went to Japan?"

All the officials in the field turned to look at Cao Wei.

Eight months had passed since Cao Wei led the fleet to sea, and they were also curious about whether Cao Wei had found any silver mines in Japan.

I saw the corners of Cao Wei's mouth raised, revealing a confident smile.

"Wei Chen, fortunately you have lived up to your destiny!"

then,

He clapped his hands and shouted loudly outside the hall:
"Bring it in!"

Several soldiers, who were also dirty, carried heavy boxes into the hall.

"Boom!" The box hit the ground hard.

Cao Wei walked to the box, stretched out his hand suddenly, and opened several boxes one by one, revealing pieces of silver stone inside, some large and some small.

"Your Majesty, Wei Chen has found the silver mines in the Japanese country. These are the silver stones mined in the silver mines."

(End of this chapter)