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Black iron ore is also very important to Long Tian. If he can get it smoothly, even if he can't take Zongzhou, he will not suffer any loss.

"Cao Zhengchun, can you find out the specific reserves of black iron ore?"

This is very important.

"Your Highness, almost all the people sent by Shadow died in the battle. Only one person came back and died after a brief report."

"According to Shadow's preliminary investigation, the reserves of black iron ore are at least more than ten tons, and the number of defenders is 50,000. In addition, in order to keep it secret, these 50,000 people are also responsible for mining."

At least 10 tons, according to the arrows used by ordinary legions, at least tens of millions of arrows can be made, enough for the consumption of a million troops.

"Your Highness, I think the reserves of black iron ore may be far more than 10 tons."

Jia Xu interrupted and Long Tian understood instantly.

Although 10 tons is a lot, if King Wen wants it, there are other ways. But the fact that he can make such a big fuss for black iron ore is enough to show that the reserves of black iron ore are worth his risk.

"Your Highness, this is a good opportunity. We don't have much black iron reserves in the north. Once we take it, it will be of great use to us."

"And, Your Highness, please see that the city where the rebels are entrenched is vaguely surrounding Mangshan. The purpose of this move is to block the news and protect the mining of black iron."

"Look at it this way, it gives us an opportunity to quell the rebellion. As long as we take Mangshan, the enemy will definitely not sit idly by, and may even come out in full force to keep the black iron ore and the news."

Bai Qi saw an opportunity to act.

This black iron mine is like a bait, attracting the rebels here. As long as it falls into Long Tian's hands, he will have the initiative.

If the rebellion is successfully quelled, Yunzhou will have no excuse to enter Zongzhou.

However, this move also has certain risks.

Once you poke King Wen's pain, I'm afraid they will tear their faces directly, and Long Tian still has less troops.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for triggering the task, occupying Mangshan, and getting a chance to choose after completion. 】

Okay, don't hesitate, you have to go.

"Opportunities are rare and will never come back. This prince has decided to send troops to Mangshan."

"Order Li Cunxiao, Zhang He, and Xu Huang to stop advancing and return to Yucheng immediately. The rebellious city in Zongzhou will be dealt with by Zhang Liao, Yu Jin, and Le Jin."

"Bai Qi, there are still 200,000 city guards in Yucheng. Leave 30,000 to Zhang He. Take away all the 50,000 city guards originally belonging to Yucheng, along with the people we brought, and send troops to Mangshan."

Now that Li Cunxiao and his men have just taken action and have not yet approached the rebellious city, they can return to Yucheng within a day.

In this way, the total number of troops that Long Tian can mobilize can reach 350,000 city guards, more than 50,000 Zhenbei troops, and 10,000 Tianlong guards.

There are more than 600,000 rebels. Even if King Wen gets anxious and goes down in person, plus 500,000 Jingbian troops, Long Tian is confident that he can defend Mangshan.

"Bai Qi, we will act tonight, bypass the enemy's city and head straight to Mangshan. Before they react, we will kill the 50,000 enemy troops in Mangshan and occupy Mangshan."

"Order Li Cunxiao and Xu Huang to lead 200,000 city guards to support our actions. If the enemy gets anxious, teach them a lesson from behind."

There is no time to lose. Long Tian does not want to wait for Li Cunxiao and his men to come back before taking action. Speed ​​is of the essence. Now that Shadow has explored Mangshan, it has alarmed the enemy. If the enemy reinforces or has other preparations, something unexpected may happen.

"Yes, Your Highness, Mangshan is not big. 200,000 troops are enough to take it and defend it. General Li Cunxiao's peripheral cooperation will help our actions."

"In addition, I suggest that 10,000 Tianlong Guards also stay at the foot of the mountain, waiting for an opportunity to act and pose the greatest threat to the enemy."

Bai Qi gave his own suggestions based on the terrain.

Although Mangshan is not big, it is a mountain after all, and is not suitable for heavy cavalry activities. Staying at the foot of the mountain can pose the greatest threat to the enemy.

"Okay, let's do it. Bai Qi, you are still in charge of the Tianlong Guard. You decide how to fight. You don't need to ask for instructions."

Although Long Tian didn't understand military affairs, he understood at least the principles.

That night, the gates of Yucheng opened and countless troops came out, but the chaotic army didn't notice all this.

In Lucheng, Wen Wang's mansion, Xiao Chenghao was angry again.

"Waste, all waste, 50,000 troops, but a few people infiltrated."

"Come here, immediately execute the Mangshan defender on the spot."

Fear of accidents, fear of accidents, but accidents still happened. 50,000 troops couldn't prevent the infiltration of a few people, and what's more annoying is that one person actually ran away.

"Pass on this king's order to immediately assemble 200,000 troops and rush to Mangshan. At the same time, order Lin Jun and others to stop Long Tian and never let Long Tian go to Mangshan."

There are so many forces in Zongzhou now, and this matter is bigThe probability is that he is Long Tian's man. If Long Tian knows about the black iron ore in Mangshan, how can he not be tempted?

Once Long Tian gives up the siege and goes straight to Mangshan, it will be troublesome, and it will even be a fierce battle, and it may push himself to the front.

Xiao Chenghao sees it very clearly. If it were him, he would definitely go to grab the black iron ore.

For this black iron ore with amazing reserves, Xiao Chenghao paid a great price, especially reaching an agreement with the alliance of various countries. Once this matter is exposed, Xiao Chenghao will have to rebel even if he doesn't want to.

The old emperor will never agree to his behavior.

Now he can only send troops in the name of suppressing the rebellion and race against time with Long Tian. As long as he controls Mangshan first, Long Tian will have no choice unless he attacks desperately.

But Xiao Chenghao would never have thought that Long Tian's actions were so fast. He made arrangements as soon as he got the news and sent troops that night.

Long Tian acted too quickly. When Lin Jun and others received the order, Long Tian had already broken through the blockade of several rebel cities.

When Lin Jun and his men gathered their troops to pursue, the 200,000 troops led by Li Cunxiao arrived.

After a fierce battle, the rebels were no match and could only retreat to the city. Li Cunxiao had no intention of attacking the city and led his army away directly.

At this moment, Long Tian no longer cared about the rebels. He believed that with the huge bait of Mangshan, the rebels would not be able to expand.

The key to this battle was Mangshan.

From the sky, with Mangshan as the center, Long Tian was in front, Li Cunxiao was behind, and behind was the pursuit corps formed by 600,000 rebels.

On the other side, King Wen Xiao Chenghao personally led 200,000 Jingbian troops and rushed to Mangshan day and night.

However, judging from the distance, Long Tian must have arrived first.

Whether Xiao Chenghao could successfully stop Long Tian depended on whether the 50,000 troops in Mangshan could stop Long Tian's offensive.

As long as Long Tian is stopped and Xiao Chenghao arrives, the Mangshan army can surrender immediately. The Jingbian Army will take over Mangshan, and Long Tian will have no other choice but to face the siege of 600,000 rebels.

At this moment, the competition is about time and hard power.