When Sun Ping heard Eleven's name, he felt it was all over.

Eleven also felt that it was all over. He thought Sun Xin was a fool. His mother's master wanted to poison you, so I went to you to save you, but you sold me out instead. You are really a piece of shit.

But under the pressure of Sun Xin, Shiyi had to repeat what he had just said. Sun Ping covered his head and felt that it hurt even more. What should he do?

Sun Xin said aggrievedly, "My feelings for Godfather are evident to all. If Godfather doesn't believe me, just kill me with your own hands!"

After saying that, he stuffed a dagger into Sun Ping's hand and said, "Godfather, please do it!"

Sun Ping touched Sun Xin's aorta and rubbed the dagger on it. The cold touch spread throughout Sun Xin's body, but he did not move.

Sun Ping's heart was beating fast. Could it be that he really had wronged Sun Xin? Was all this just a coincidence?

Sun Xin said, "When we get back to Longyou Road, we'll call the other brothers over and let them judge the matter!"

Sun Ping's head hurt even more. Among those godsons, there were several cruel and ruthless people who killed people like crazy. If they knew what he was like now, they would definitely take advantage of him!

In the blink of an eye, Sun Ping had already made up his mind. He took away the dagger and said, "Seventh Brother, this is all a misunderstanding. I was deceived by that dog slave Eleven. Please forgive your godfather."

"Godfather, if you tell me to forgive you, I will. I will listen to you!"

Sun Ping smiled, "Since you listen to me so much, kill Eleven first!"

"Yes!"

Eleven yelled, "Master, spare me! Master Seven, spare me!"

But no one listened to him. Both sides would be wary of such a traitor and would not hesitate to kill him.

Sun Xin stabbed the dagger into Eleven's heart. Eleven didn't say a word. He fell backward with his eyes open and died.

Sun Xin pulled out the dagger, wiped it on Eleven's clothes, and said respectfully, "Godfather, he's been killed."

"Okay, Seventh Brother, from now on, we, father and son, will depend on each other!"

"Yes, Godfather, Eleven is gone, but Godfather cannot be without someone to serve him. I will find you a few loyal ones to serve you every day."

Although Sun Ping declined, Sun Xin still insisted and found a few loyal men with good martial arts skills to serve Sun Ping twelve hours a day and follow him wherever he went.

As for who these people are loyal to, it is hard to say.

Sun Ping cursed in his heart. He had Sun Xin under house arrest, but he was outnumbered and weak now, so it was not easy for him to turn against him directly. Boy, when we get back to Longyou Road and reach my territory, I will kill you!

Sun Xin was of course aware of his thoughts. He directly passed the news of Sun Ping's blindness back to Longyou Road. This news caused a huge uproar, and everyone was in an uproar, leaving Sun Ping no time to care about Sun Xin.

Next, it’s time to meet the prince.

Sun Xin packed up and went to Yuhuchun Teahouse, where he met the prince in a private room.

Sun Xin knelt down and was supported by the prince. "Jiedushi Sun, you are welcome. Please take a seat."

The host and guest sat down, and after a few pleasantries, the prince got straight to the point, saying, "Jiedushi Sun, are you willing to lend me a hand? I will definitely treat you well in the future."

Sun Xin nodded and said, "I am willing to join the Crown Prince in welcoming a prosperous era."

The prince smiled. He didn't expect things to go so smoothly. Sun Xin took action as soon as he said so. However, he agreed too quickly, which inevitably aroused suspicion. He decided to give Sun Xin a try.

"Jiedushi Sun, are there any minerals in Longyou Road?"

Sun Xin was about to answer when he suddenly felt a figure moving behind the screen. A piece of light green clothing passed through the screen and appeared in front of him.

Is this... a woman?

Sun Xin suddenly had an idea. The only woman who could appear here was Princess Shanzhen. She was the only one who could leave the palace freely and not be guarded by the prince.

His spirits immediately perked up, he sat up straighter, and his voice was much louder than before, "Prince, the mineral resources in Longyou Road have been recorded in the court. Only a few newly discovered mines have not yet been reported."

The prince narrowed his eyes slightly. Why was Sun Xin acting like a peacock? There were no women in the room, so who was he showing off to?

No, there is a woman in this room. The prince looked behind the screen, where Zhao Yuanqing was hiding. They came together.

Could it be that Sun Xin was interested in Qing'er? No, the prince quickly denied this idea. He must have been mistaken.

"What mine?"

"A copper concentrate mine, a gold mine, and an iron mine."

"iron ore?"

The prince was surprised that iron mines had been discovered in Longyou Road, but Sun Ping had not reported it. His purpose was obvious.

In this era, a small portion of all the iron ore produced was used to make daily necessities such as kitchen knives, iron pots, and hoes, and the rest was all used to make weapons. It can be said that whoever controls the iron ore controls the country's arsenal.

Sun Xin nodded, "Your Highness, it is indeed an iron mine. However, I have never seen this iron mine before. It is controlled by several of Sun Ping's adopted sons."

Sun Xin told the prince that all of Sun Ping's resources in Longyou Road were controlled by his confidants and adopted son, and they checked and balanced each other. Therefore, Sun Xin couldn't say how many resources there were in total. He found out about these three mines with great difficulty.

When the prince heard this, he felt that he must send his people to Longyou Road. The iron mine was of vital importance, even more important than the copper mine.

This was also what Zhao Yuanqing meant. He had to find a trustworthy person to go and take control of the mine, because in the future, there would be a war between Daqing and Wumeng. Before that, they had to ensure that enough weapons were produced.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yuanqing recalled a rumor from his previous life. When his grandfather was resisting the Wumeng Kingdom, it was said that their guns broke as soon as they were used. The gun barrels were brittle and dry. During the battle, if the gun barrel was shorter than the enemy's, then they would be stabbed to death. It was said that many soldiers died because of this reason.

Unfortunately, at that time, Zhao Yuanqing was immersed in his love for Cui Hao and didn't think about this matter at all. Now it seems that it might be true.

In this life, if Zhao Yuanqing wants to protect his grandparents and uncles, then he should start with food, fodder and weapons.

Sun Xin told the prince everything he knew and had a pleasant conversation with him. It was not until an hour later that he took his leave.

Before leaving, Sun Xin glanced at the screen again, and the beautiful hem of the skirt had disappeared.

After Sun Ping left, Zhao Yuanqing came out from behind the screen and said, "Brother Emperor, we must send someone to go there in person."

"Qing'er, that's what I meant, but who should we send? Do you have any ideas?"

Zhao Yuanqing pointed at himself, "Me."

"You? No, no, it's too dangerous. Besides, the princess cannot leave the capital without the emperor's order."

"Just find an excuse. Besides, we're not leaving right away."

After returning to the palace to discuss with the Queen, Zhao Yuanqing was the most suitable person to go. Nothing is more trustworthy than blood ties. For such a major matter concerning one's future, it is most appropriate for one's own people to handle it.

That's the deal for now.

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