The General is Pregnant: His Majesty Abstinence and Sexual Devotion Every Night

Chapter 49 Mine

This mansion belongs to the emperor.

It is said that when Qi Yunjin was still the crown prince, he came to Suzhou for summer vacation. Seeing that this house was nice, he bought it. However, he only lived there for one day before leaving Suzhou and returning to the capital.

I thought this house would never be used in the future, but I didn't expect it would help Gu Junqing today.

The two of them didn't have much with them, just some simple clothes and silver.

Then he chose a room and went to sleep.

After all, it's already night, and we're tired from the journey. We'll go to Huang's house tomorrow.

The next morning, the sky was dull and covered with dark clouds, as if it would rain at any moment.

Gu Junqing took a look and then looked away. Duan Jun followed her and the two came to a small teahouse in the east of the city, which was close to the east entrance of the city, making it convenient to observe the situation.

Perhaps because the weather was so foggy, there were not many people in the teahouse.

One could also hear some people whispering that many thieves had broken into the prefectural government recently, but without exception, they were all killed under the orders of Prefect Huang for various reasons.

I heard that there is a secret recipe for immortality hidden in the prefect's study.

Immortality! This is what everyone in the world dreams of, especially the nobles and powerful people who want to have it.

Huang Zhenxing must be so angry that he must die.

Duan Jun listened to the words of the person leading the table and thought to himself.

Seeing that Gu Junqing was indifferent and still drinking tea, Duan Jun couldn't help but ask:

"Sir, what do you think should happen next?"

This time they did not wear masks, but instead smeared black on their faces to uglify themselves. After all, Gu Junqing's appearance was too outstanding and it would be easy for others to recognize him and reveal his identity.

After a while, a bullock cart came in.

Their attire was a little different from last time. Although they were still riding on an ox cart, the clothes they wore were much better and less resistant to getting dirty.

The two paid the money and followed.

This time, I will first see what is in the east of the city, and then go to Huang’s Mansion to find out.

The road was a bit far, and they finally stopped the ox cart after following for an hour.

Huang Zhenxing was there too, but the people following him were not the same people as last time. Following them, Gu Junqing and the others came to the deep mountains and old forests. The temperature here was a bit humid, and there were many water marks on the grass and the land. There was also a very dilapidated temple nearby.

The two hid in the bushes, keeping a distance from them, until they saw them park the ox cart in a dilapidated temple not far away.

After parking the cart, they walked to the left side of the temple, where the small hill was covered with moss and grass. At first glance, there was nothing wrong, until they lifted the grass and could clearly see a hole in it.

The two looked at each other, and then saw them crawling into a small hole.

Even Huang Zhenxing had to drill his way in to get in.

Gu Junqing raised his eyebrows.

Until they all went in, the grass at the entrance of the cave covered the location of the cave. In this way, no one knew that there was a cave hidden in the deep mountains and old forests. Seeing that they all went in, Gu Junqing did not follow them in immediately, but waited for a quarter of an hour before going in. After all, it would be bad if they were discovered.

After entering the cave, she couldn't help but widen her eyes in surprise.

This is actually a mineral field!

Gu Junqing walked forward and sniffed the distinct scent in the air. Her heart moved, and then she touched the wall and rubbed it with her hands. She first opened her eyes wide in surprise, then quickly frowned and pursed her lips.

This ore is the best red ore for making gunpowder. It is flammable and explosive, and is of great benefit in military weapons!

Could it be that they are selling the ore privately?

After all, according to the laws of the Great Qi Dynasty, if a mine of minerals is discovered, it must be stored in the imperial court.

After all, due to its terrain, Da Qi is much inferior to other countries in terms of mines.

Therefore, the emperor of the previous dynasty drafted this law, the specific meaning of which was that in Da Qi, if there was a mine anywhere, it had to be reported to the court immediately and a reward of ten thousand taels of gold would be given. If anyone knew about it but did not report it, no matter who it was, they would be killed.

What’s more, it is a rare and extremely useful natural mineral.

Without thinking too much, Gu Junqing lowered his eyes and went with Duan Jun to find out which direction Huang Zhenxing had gone.

Since there have been mines here before, the roads are numerous and complicated. Gu Junqing didn't know that there was a mine here, otherwise he wouldn't have waited for such a short while. It was a miscalculation.

In desperation, they had to split their troops into two groups.

Gu Junqing will go east and Duan Jun will go north. They will mark the road and meet at the exit.

So the two of them separated.

After walking for about an incense stick of time, Gu Junqing hid under a rock large enough to cover a person's body.

She carefully stuck her head out and saw a group of people not far away.

Each of them was holding a pickaxe, wearing tattered clothes whose original color could not be seen, their faces were dirty and covered with sweat, and their expressions were numb, like a puppet who only knew how to keep mining as if it would never end.

Gu Junqing originally thought that he would continue like this, but suddenly he saw a middle-aged man who was quite thin compared to the others swung the pickaxe in his hand violently, and then slammed it hard into the wall covered with sharp stones.

Everything happened too suddenly, and Gu Junqing was a little stunned. However, then he saw that when the men who were digging in the mines saw the middle-aged man hit his head against the wall and died, not only did no one try to stop him, but their indifference was mixed with a certain amount of complacency, as if it was just a mosquito hitting the wall and it did not cause any ripples.

Gu Junqing was even more surprised.

What on earth made these miners so numb and indifferent, Gu Junqing thought coldly in his heart.

But what should we do next?

She looked at the group of people and suddenly had an idea. It was almost noon, which was meal time. Someone would definitely come here to have lunch for them...

No!

Gu Junqing was halfway through his thought when he suddenly felt that it was not a good idea as it would be a waste of time.

Wouldn't it be faster to ask the answer directly from these people?

You just have to choose the right time. No one is alone now. If you rush in rashly, you will be in trouble if something unexpected happens.

But given these people's current state, she had to find a way to separate them.

As for what method to use, Gu Junqing looked at the area around her that was covered with rocks, and she had an idea.

Er Gouzi is an ordinary miner in this mine. He stays in this dark mine every day. He knows that he cannot resist those officials. After all, he also knows the end of those who resist officials, which is nothing but death. But he does not want to die. He wants to live well and find an opportunity to kill those corrupt officials and slaves who killed his wife, sons and daughters, although it seems insignificant.

But this was his only belief that kept him alive.

He wants to live!