Wang Dingchang looked at Wang Kang in shock, not understanding why he asked this question first, but he still said: "It's in a small village in Xinfeng County."

After hearing this, Wang Kang breathed a sigh of relief. Liu Shan told him that the location of the iron ore was the village he had been in before, but it had long since disappeared with a mountain torrent...

Now it has become a barren mountain, so we can confirm that the iron ore discovered is not the location that Liu Shan told him.

Wang Kang thought about it and asked again: "But even if the iron ore was discovered, it was not worth your major figures! Are there any supervisors? Have you returned to Beijing?"

"Why isn't it worth it?"

Wang Dingchang looked at Wang Kang and said, "It goes without saying that the cherishment of iron ore is the country of Zhao, and the resources in this area are scarce, and most of the mineral deposits are still in the hands of those old nobles."

"This has caused the court to be stagnant in this regard. The sudden discovery of iron ore will naturally attract attention!"

Wang Dingchang said again: "We have been mining iron ore for so long and have been transported back to the Ministry of Industry."

"The picking is over? So fast?" Wang Kang asked in surprise.

"Yes!" Wang Dingchang nodded, "This time it was indeed urgent. He requisitioned a large number of farmers and also dispatched troops from Yangzhou City..."

"In fact, it is understandable that the old king is so happy that he left a mess. Emperor Zhao tried to improve the situation, but he had no goods in his hand. He could smelify iron with iron ore and make weapons to make agricultural tools. These are all inseparable from iron."

"Then I never thought about continuing to explore? Maybe I might find iron ore again." Wang Kang asked again.

"Of course, it's just that Xinfeng County is full of mountains, and the imperial court's work department has no good solution. This takes time." Wang Dingchang said.

"And it happened that Emperor Zhao proposed to give me Xinfeng County as a fief."

Wang Kang was also shocked after hearing this. His father had been named Earl for two years, and it should have been a fiefdom long ago.

But every time Emperor Zhao proposed it, it would be rejected. Whether in the local or in the court, the old nobles were extremely powerful.

They naturally knew that Wang Dingchang was the sword that Emperor Zhao introduced to deal with them, so they naturally did not want the Earl's Mansion to grow and grow.

The true meaning of aristocrats is not titles, but fiefdoms. The fiefdoms are their own territory and have great autonomy.

Moreover, with a fiefdom, the greatest significance is that the private army can be expanded.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Zhao actually proposed to give Xinfeng County to his father as a fief. Xinfeng County is very poor, but it may contain iron ore.

This is completely different, and I believe it will suffer greater obstacles.

"Since Emperor Zhao wants to use me as a knife, he naturally wants to improve my strength. Otherwise, what if he is destroyed before he can wait?"

Wang Dingchang said again: "This time, the supervisory envoy came to Yangzhou to find the reason for my fiefdom, but Zhao Huanggang proposed that he was opposed if nothing unexpected happened!"

As he said that, Wang Dingchang laughed at himself, "Even Zhang Ao, the governor of Xishan Province, handed over a memorial! Xinfeng County has precious iron ore, which should be managed by the local government. It must not be given a fief of the nobles!"

"The court was in chaos. Because of this fiefdom, a small county town that was originally poor and sick has become a hot commodity, and all parties want to intervene!"

Wang Kang was also very awesome when he heard this. It seemed that the situation was indeed not optimistic. The dignified king of a country was difficult to take charge of even a fiefdom.

No wonder Emperor Zhao is going to crack down on old nobles.

As if he saw what Wang Kang was thinking, Wang Dingchang said again: "It's actually very good now than before. When Emperor Zhao just succeeded to the throne, local warlords were in vain and the government orders were not fulfilled! He always had to eat in one bite."

"It is not easy to reduce the vassal states and remove the highs. If the pressure is light, it will be of no use. If the pressure is heavy, it may rebel against other countries. This kind of thing has happened."

Wang Kang knew it and asked again: "Is there any result now?"

"The Emperor Zhao's attitude is tough this time, and he intends to use this to make a move with the old nobles. After endless arguments, the supervisor Li Jitong proposed a compromise solution!"

"What's the solution?" Wang Kang asked.

Wang Dingchang said: "Compet!"

"What are you competing?" Wang Kang was even more surprised.

"The competition between our Earl's Mansion and the Governor's Mansion!" Seeing Wang Kang's confusion, Wang Dingchang explained.

"Dong Yiwu competed with us on behalf of the old aristocratic forces behind him, which turned a big conflict into a small problem, and finally agreed to discuss it."

"Because this is fair, there is nothing to say if anyone wins or loses!"

Wang Kang was speechless when he heard this. How could a fiefdom dispute end up being the result? But this is also the best way.

Wang Dingchang said again: "The competition is divided into three categories, namely literature, martial arts, paintings, and literary competitions. Wu is a martial arts competition between two sects and one person in each sect conducts a martial arts competition. Painting refers to paintings."

"I can understand the civil and military affairs. What the hell is it like to paint?" Wang Kang asked in surprise.

"This was proposed by Dong Yiwu's side." Wang Dingchang sneered: "The county magistrate Luo Chuannan has a young and talented person called Xiao Huasheng, and they are the ones who have made this idea."

"Then how is the winning or losing of the competition determined? Are there two wins in three games?" Wang Kang asked again.

Wang Dingchang shook his head.

"No?" Wang Kang was stunned. This competition was already outrageous enough. Is it even more outrageous?

"This is what I am most dissatisfied with. This competition stipulates that our Earl's Mansion must win three games. Only if we win all three games can we win!"

"What?" Wang Kang suddenly stood up and said angrily: "How can such a rule be made!"

"Sit down!" Wang Dingchang sighed lowly and said, "I know it's hard for you to accept, and I'm the same, but that's the case!"

"Did Emperor Zhao agree?" Wang Kang asked in confusion.

"He couldn't disagree. The governors of the two major provinces jointly wrote a letter, and the pressure that Emperor Zhao was under is no less than that of us!" Wang Dingchang said helplessly.

"This competition is no longer a simple battle for fiefdoms, but a real confrontation between Emperor Zhao and the old nobles, which is of extraordinary significance!"

"And as Emperor Zhao, it is the first time we are fighting against him, which is extremely important to us."

Wang Dingchang said in a deep voice: "Even for the sake of fiefdom, we must compete for a high ore. Xinfeng County is likely to have iron ore. Even if there is not, even if the mountains do not grow forests and grasses, it is still a fiefdom!"

"This is what Emperor Zhao has won for us. It is rare to have an opportunity, so I must do my best to have my martial arts test."

Don’t worry about painting. There is a genius who is well versed in your grandfather’s family. If you really compete, you will be incomparable to that talented man who is known as the little painting saint!”

"I've written to your mother to bring her when she returns home."

"The only thing I worry about is the Wenbice Theory." Wang Dingchang looked at Wang Kang with a worried look.

"This should be easier! It's not easy to find an outstanding scholar. At worst, just give more money." Wang Kang said with a smile.

"If it doesn't work, then give more money."

Wang Dingchang was speechless when he heard this. It seemed that his son was still a spendthrift and thought about money to lead the way.

He looked at Wang Kang and said in a deep voice: "The literary test stipulates that no foreign aid is allowed, and you must complete the policy. Your opponent is Dong Yiwu's eldest son... Dong Gan!"
Chapter completed!