Chapter 125: Dilemma

　　The barbarians may invade in autumn.
　　 In addition to Pang Yukun, Lu Fei and other military generals also quickly got news.
"His Royal Highness, as long as the equipment and weapons can keep up, it is not a problem to defend Cangzhou City, but up to now, it is just that the equipment in the Qingzhou camp has not been available. See if you can urge Chen Wenlong." Lu Fei squinted without squinting. Chen Wenlong, his teeth tickled with hate.
　　 Chen Wenlong has a calm personality, while Lu Fei has an impatient personality. The two are naturally wrong together. He said: "Lieutenant Lu, this plate armor is not easy to produce. It is good to be able to build a thousand sets of plate armor in a month."
　　 "But your Royal Highness clearly said that you can produce a hundred sets in one day, you guys can't help me?" Lu Fei asked with a bandage wrapped around his chest and staring.
　　 This is Xiao Ming's turn to blush. When the hydraulic forging hammer was used in the steel workshop, he was confident that he could produce a hundred sets of plate armor a day.
　　 Then he hit him in the face severely in the actual situation. This is not because he estimated the production capacity wrong.
　　 It is because iron ore is not available at all. Now he understands that it is easy to make iron and steel, but mining is really not easy.
　　 After the shallow ore was dug, the mine got deeper and deeper, and then every rainy day, the mine was filled with rainwater into a pond.
　　Then it cleared, the water in the pit must first be drained before mining can continue.
　　 At the same time, the deepening of the pit has increased the difficulty of transporting ore from the pit. Now the supply of iron ore from the three iron ore mines in the hands of Qian Dafu continues to decrease.
　　Meanwhile, iron ore is mentioned in coal mines, and the same problem is playing out.
　　 Qingzhou did not produce large quantities of steel in the past. Even in the rainy spring season, there is no shortage of briquettes and iron ore.
　　 But now, the Iron and Steel Workshop not only produces weapons and armors, the bearings for bull-power rollovers, but is also responsible for the production of tillage tools for civilian use.
　　 Chen Wenlong glanced at Xiao Ming and said to Lu Fei, "His brows are frowning now, so I can see that I didn't tell you."
"His Royal Highness, what is going on? If it is so, there will be at most eight or nine thousand people who can be used in half a year. These soldiers who have only trained for half a year are not the opponents of the barbarians who are born to ride and shoot. Without the benefit of the soldiers, heavy losses will inevitably occur."
　　 Xiao Ming clutched his forehead and sat leaning on a chair, "Do you think the king does not want to equip the new army with plate armor? This is the case, and this king is quite helpless."
　　 The plate armor can't keep up with the production, and now he has to build artillery. Xiao Ming is really one head and two big now.
　　 Only then did he understand why it was so hard for a country to raise a standing army of 100,000 people in ancient times. The food and drink of the army were all money, and the armor and other weapons and equipment needed maintenance.
　　 Cavalry is a big spender. A cavalry not only needs to be equipped with four horses, but also a dedicated auxiliary to serve the cavalry.
　　 The role of this auxiliary soldier is equivalent to that of Western knights, specializing in serving cavalry equipment and horses.
　　 And this war horse is not a fuel-efficient lamp. The forages eaten are exquisite. The forages must be top-quality. A lot of money has been spent.
　　The workshop area is a big money maker and a big spender. The slaves in the workshop are all his food and clothing, not to mention the rich mine.
　　 In short, he made a lot of money during this period, but he spent a lot of money. Most of his money was put into production, except for farming cattle and farming tools.
　　 Lu Fei suddenly became dumb.
　　 Chen Wenlong comforted: "Lieutenant Lu, don't worry, if the materials are sufficient, this is naturally a matter of the military."
　　 "Yes, you can train with peace of mind. The armor and weapons will come to my mind," Xiao Ming said.
　　 Lu Fei had to give up.
　　 Let Lu Fei go back first, Xiao Ming said to Chen Wenlong: "The supply of minerals in Qingzhou is insufficient now, so it seems that we can only purchase from outside."
　　 "It's okay, but it's okay, but in this way, your Royal Highness beware of slanders." Chen Wenlong reminded.
　　 Xiao Ming frowned. Although he was a feudal king, he did not mean that he could do whatever he wanted. He was still subject to imperial control.
　　 This iron ore has always been strictly controlled in Dayu. Generally speaking, other vassal lords rarely purchase iron ore from outside, but only supply it internally.
　　 Because when it comes to the purchase of large quantities of iron ore, this can only show one problem. This prince is producing weapons and armors in large quantities.
　　 This matter is more sensitive to talk about. Now there is no war in Dayu Kingdom. The ore from a fief's own fief is not enough, so he has to buy from outside. Why?
　　 "This king knows that this matter should not be played in the court. During this time, you have to balance production and try to meet the needs of the Qingzhou Army." Xiao Ming sighed.
　　 Now that he is not well-fed, he can't be willful, otherwise, I'm afraid his life will not be guaranteed, and the hard work for most of the year will be wasted.
　　 "Yes, Your Highness." Chen Wenlong nodded.
　　 Qian Dafu is also in the main hall. He hasn't spoken until Chen Wenlong has left before saying, "His Royal Highness, how can the water in this mine be solved?"
"I will ask the Equipment Department to prepare a few more sets of bull-power dump trucks for you. Since the mine is temporarily unable to produce, you will focus on the matter of ore hunting. UU reading www.uukanshu.com especially wolframite, followed by tin Mine and lead mine." Xiao Ming said.
　　 The reason why Xiao Ming was looking for the latter two minerals was to prevent the production of cast iron cannons from failing, and finally used bronze cannons. After all, cast iron cannons have a high probability of blasting.
　　 But he really can't afford to play with pure copper guns. This is real money. Now Dayu is still using copper coins.
　　 The rich money nodded.
　　 separately explained the three people about dealing with the barbarians. Xiao Ming wrote about the barbarians and sent them to the post station to go to Chang'an.
　　 And he went to the Weaponry Department to find Chen Qi to discuss the artillery casting.
　　 Changan.
　　 In the palace at this time, the green willows are spitting out, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the color is full of vitality. Empress Zhao is walking with the concubines in the back garden.
　　Concubine Zhen is following Empress Zhao. In the past six months, the concubine in the palace has clearly felt that Queen Zhao and Concubine Zhen are getting closer.
　　 Some clever concubines have already seen the clues, and dare not neglect Zhen concubine.
A few days ago, when King Zhao entered the capital to face the saint, Xiao Wenxuan went out of the city to greet him in person to show that he valued King Zhao. If it were not for the help of King Zhao, Xiao Wenxuan could not sit on the throne anyway. Later, the daughter of King Zhao became the current Queen Zhao. Not surprising.
　　 Nowadays, when the position of the prince is turbulent, it is self-evident that the king of Zhao entered the capital, but the prince's pride can be seen from the sharpness of the prince on the court these days.
　　 And this concubine Zhen seems to have been paid more and more attention by the emperor in recent days, but the palace is a well-informed place.
　　 Qi Wang Xiaoming has already spread a lot of rumors in the palace of what he did to the local wealthy family in Qingzhou.
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