The Rebirth of the Deposed Empress

"After the last beating of the Northern Kingdom, the swords used by these soldiers are all lame."

Hua's Army's Left General Lu Wuming echoed:

"General Hua is right. During the training these days, I saw what they were holding."

"It can't even be called a knife!"

After Hua Wujing and Lu Wuming spoke up, the generals of the Black Iron Army also began to speak out.

The vanguard general Mu Yang said:

"It's not a good idea to always let soldiers use inferior weapons."

The right general of the Black Iron Army also echoed:

"It's OK for daily use, but what if it really comes to the battlefield?"

……

Looking at everyone discussing this, Ye Buhuo said:

"I have already reported the matter of Tieshi to the Emperor, but..."

Ye Buhuo sighed, then put his index and middle fingers together and rubbed his forehead.

Anyone could tell at a glance that he was also troubled by this matter.

Hua Wujing took over the conversation at the right time.

"The imperial court has not given us iron stones yet. Are we going to let the soldiers wait forever?"

The generals began to agree one after another.

"Yes!"

"We can't keep waiting!"

……

Seeing that the generals all thought this matter was urgent, he asked in a somewhat helpless voice:

"Do you have any good ideas, officers and men?"

After these words were spoken, the generals sitting below looked at each other.

But I couldn't utter a single word.

The tent, which had been somewhat noisy, suddenly became quiet.

At this moment, Ye Yi, who was originally standing behind Ye Buhuo, took a step forward.

He lowered his voice slightly and said:

"I have heard that in the North Desert Pass, the mountains are bare without any weeds, and the rocks are red."

“This could be a sign of the presence of iron ore.”

After Ye Yiyi finished speaking, Hua Wujing suggested:

"Then can't we mine the ironstone ourselves?"

Hua Rongyu scolded Hua Wujing in a low voice:

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Hua Wujing also replied angrily:

"Everyone saw the last incident with military rations. The imperial court doesn't care about the lives of our soldiers at Beimoguan Pass."

"Are we really going to watch the soldiers at Beimo Pass without weapons?"

Hua Rongyu was helpless after hearing his words, but she had to refute him.

"Illegal mining of iron ore is a capital crime!"

Hua Wujing wanted to say something, but Ye Buhuo suddenly spoke.

"General Hua, don't be angry. The matter of the iron ore has not been determined yet."

"After we find the iron ore, I will report it to the emperor and mine it after getting his permission."

Hua Rongyu suppressed her expression and nodded slowly.

"I think what your Highness said is feasible."

After finishing speaking, Hua Rongyu said with a sigh:

"But there is no one in this military camp who is proficient in quarrying!"

"How easy is it to find iron ore?"

Ye Buhuo tapped his index finger lightly on the table, as if he was lost in thought.

After a moment, he said:

"This time, I brought back a blacksmith named Song Ping."

"According to Song Ping, his ancestors have dealt with iron for generations and have also studied iron ore."

Soon, Song Ping was invited to the tent by Ye Buhuo.

"I, Song Ping, pay my respects to His Majesty and all the generals."

After the ceremony, Ye Buhuo asked:

"Do you know how to explore for iron ore?"

Song Ping was panicked and quickly knelt down and replied:

"I dare not! I know that illegal mining of iron ore is a capital crime!"

"I have never thought of taking the iron ore!"

Hua Rongyu raised her hand, and immediately a soldier came forward and helped Song Ping, who was kneeling on the ground, up.

"Don't panic, just answer truthfully."

Song Ping thought about it carefully, then said uncertainly:

"I have heard my father mention this before. Some of our ancestors did have the ability to prospect for minerals."

"But this skill has not been passed down, and I really don't know anything about it!"

Hearing that Song Ping also knew nothing about this, the generals present all sighed, some louder and some softly.

A general said in disappointment:

"We can only wait for the imperial court to make a decisive move."

The other generals sighed in agreement.

"Yes."

……

Just when everyone was in a low mood, Song Ping suddenly thought of something and said:

"I suddenly remembered that my father mentioned a book called 'Mining Records', which was written by our ancestors about their exploration of iron ore."

"It also records some surveys of the mountains to the north."

As soon as Song Ping finished speaking, Lu Wuming said happily:

"Mountains in the north? Aren't those the mountains surrounding Beimo Pass?"

Ye Buhuo relaxed his brows and asked:

"Do you have the 'Mountain Viewing Record'?"

Song Ping replied:

“It is not in the hands of the common people.”

Song Ping explained that he had only heard his father mention this book.

Never seen it in person.

"But my father's books are all kept at home."

"If this book really exists, it must be in my father's study!"

Song Ping's home is in Yuecheng, so this matter has to be handled in Yuecheng.

Ye Buhuo asked Song Ping to go down and make preparations, and two days later, they went to Yuecheng.

After discussing this matter, all the generals took their leave and left the camp.

Although the whereabouts of Tieshi are still unknown, there are some clues.

Lu Wuming, Mu Yang and many other generals had smiles on their faces.

"Once I find the iron stone, I'll have to get a new one to play with!"

Lu Wuming spoke loudly.

Mu Yang also laughed and agreed:

"Hahaha, that's right! We haven't touched anything new in a while!"

The two men walked and talked, laughing, saying that they would make bows and arrows when they had iron and stone.

Let’s go hunting in the mountains together.

The two talked for a long time, and Lu Wuming found that Li Sen, who usually talked a lot, seemed a little taciturn today.

He looked up and down at Li Sen who was walking silently, and slapped him on the shoulder.

Li Sen seemed to be thinking about something when he was suddenly patted by Lu Wuming. He was so frightened that his whole body couldn't stop shaking.

He was just thinking about other things and didn't hear what Lu Wuming and the others were talking about.

At this moment, Li Sen had not yet completely put his thoughts aside. He stuttered and asked:

"You, why did you suddenly pat me?"

Lu Wuming sighed and said in confusion:

"I wonder why you're acting weird today. Just now everyone in the tent was discussing the iron ore issue."

"Why don't you say anything? I've heard you complain about your old weapons many times before."

Li Sen opened and closed his mouth several times, but couldn't utter a single word.

He glared at Lu Wuming for the last time, his expression seeming to be slightly annoyed.

"Why do you care so much about me?"

After saying this, Li Sen quickened his pace to leave.

I was confused by Li Sen's sudden temper.

Lu Wuming looked at Li Sen's departing back with puzzled eyes, and he nudged Mu Yang beside him with his elbow.

He said with a puzzled look:

"What's wrong with General Li today?"