"It can't be that we found a gold or silver mine?"

"Hold on!"

Xu Xun slapped his thigh and shouted loudly, then he was so frightened that he quickly looked around before lowering his voice again.

This time, with a tone of extreme admiration:

"Brother, you really have expected it, right? Otherwise, how could you have said it so accurately?"

"Have you really found a gold mine?" This time, it was Feng Duhu's turn to be surprised, "Where is it?"

It was said at first that there might be gold and silver mines in Yinshan, but that was all a lie.

Because there was only one gold mine that Feng Duhu knew about, and that was Hanzhong where he learned AD cartography in his previous life.

But in this era, as long as an iron smelting workshop can be opened, what is the difference between it and a gold and silver mine?

Unexpectedly, these guys were actually found in Yinshan Mountain?

"It's not a gold mine, it's a silver mine!"

Xu Xun chuckled and said mysteriously, "But it's all the same."

The current exchange ratio of gold and silver is roughly between one:10 and one:12.

But in fact, silver is more popular than gold.

the reason is simple.

There are very few silver mines in China, at least much less than gold mines.

During the Pre-Han Dynasty, the exchange ratio of gold and silver was one to three.

Many Hu merchants traveled thousands of miles from the Silk Road to trade with the Central Plains. In addition to goods, they often also exchanged silver for gold.

Then they would transport the gold back to their country to exchange for silver and earn the price difference.

As the gold in the Central Plains continued to decrease, the inflow of silver continued to increase.

In addition, the former Han Dynasty liked to use gold for burials and consumed a lot of gold, which led to the continuous expansion of the gold-silver exchange ratio.

This is why the books in the Han Dynasty say that the gold is real gold (unless it specifically says red gold, then it may be brass).

But in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the gold mentioned in the book turned into copper.

It is because the gold in the Central Plains is constantly decreasing.

Therefore, given the current status of silver, the discovery of a silver mine is indeed a big surprise.

But after hearing the news, Feng Duhu's expression changed, but he had an ulterior motive:

"Langshan? Isn't that near Gaoque? It's okay if there is no movement about this matter. If there is any movement, I'm afraid it won't be hidden from Governor Huo."

"So brothers, aren't you just waiting for me to think of a solution for you, brother?"

Xu Xun rubbed his hands and said, "Brother, if you can think of a way to get a few more mining quotas for us in the guild, then the brothers won't have to worry about it in this life."

When Feng Duhu heard this, he couldn't help laughing "ha":

"You no longer have to worry about this life, right?"

Then he thought for a moment and shook his head, "Even if I can get a few more mine quotas, so what?"

"As soon as the goods are shipped, the news will be leaked as soon as possible, and then the court..."

With that said, Feng Duhu pointed to the sky again, "And the palace, don't you know that we have tricked you?"

He glanced at Xu Xun with a half-smile:

"If it gets to that point, I'm afraid you and I, as well as the brothers who are involved in this matter, really don't have to worry about this life, because we can think about the next life."

Starting from Guan Zhong, China began to implement "official mountains and seas" (that is, mountains, forests, rivers and swamps are owned by the state).

In the Qianhan Dynasty, salt and iron monopoly was added.

Even in the industrial age, this kind of thinking has never wavered, and there are more and more specialties.

Do you want to hide the truth, deceive the imperial court, hide the silver mines, and create a fait accompli?

The coal mine that was promised was opened and turned into a silver mine. Who would do it?

Do you really think the court is a fool?

This is challenging the bottom line of the court.

Not to mention that Feng Duhu had never thought about such a thing.

If there was only one Adou in charge in the palace, with Feng Duhu's current power, it is unlikely that it would still be able to function.

But at most, it can only protect your own wealth and honor during your lifetime, but you are afraid that it will cause harm to future generations.

Not to mention that there is a queen in the palace now.

How many years can you enjoy doing this kind of thing under the Queen's nose and getting such hot money?

I am afraid that within a few years, my home will be confiscated and my property will be confiscated.

Feng Duhu inspected the Northern Territory. Although it was necessary, he may not have wanted to stay in Chang'an and conflict with the queen.

Hearing what his brother said and seeing his expression like this, Xu Xun was a little embarrassed.

Over the years, my elder brother has been considered omnipotent in the minds of many brothers.

And that’s a silver mine!

Huge profits blind one's reason, and people can't help but want to take risks. This is the most normal thing.

"Is this the only way to hand it over to the country?"

Xu Xun was still a little unwilling.

"It's definitely not possible to hand it over in vain."

Feng Duhu smiled slightly, "Brothers in the guild are all over the mountains and plains, and they have worked hard to find things. Even if they don't have credit, they still have hard work, right?"

"Besides, the imperial court also wants to save face, so why are you so embarrassed to take advantage of it for nothing?"

Even if he really wants to get it for free, is his meeting leader just a decoration?

I don't know what he thought of, but Feng Duhu's eyes flashed brightly, and he seemed to feel a little relaxed.

"It reminds me of something..."

"What's up?"

"For something that has been bothering me for a long time, it should be a good deal to exchange it for silver mines."

Xu Xun didn't know why.

Feng Duhu didn't explain too much and waved his hand:

"The exchange involved in this matter involves a lot. Let me consider it carefully first, but I must not let the brothers in the association suffer."

Xu Xun was just thinking about this matter just in case, but now that his brother was unwilling, he could only sigh.
Chapter completed!