I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 216 Copper Mine

"Have you found out the location of the enemy's main force?" Alpha asked. Although they had captured the three strongholds with almost no effort, the signs of emptiness inside showed that the enemy must have their own warehouses and distribution centers.

"The exact location has not yet been determined, but we have grasped the general direction of the enemy. Give me another three days, and I will definitely be able to find the enemy's lair." The monkey responded confidently.

Alpha nodded slightly, he had full confidence in the monkey's reconnaissance ability. He knew that as long as they could locate the enemy's lair, they would be able to defeat this mountain bandit gang that had long disrupted the order of the trade route.

"Okay, then you continue your investigation and make sure to find out where the enemy is hiding as soon as possible." Alpha gave the order decisively, his eyes firm and full of determination. He knew that this battle was not only related to the safety of the trade route, but also to the stability and tranquility of the surrounding areas.

"Okay, then you continue to scout and find the enemy's hiding place as soon as possible." Alpha gave the order to the soldiers with a serious expression and a firm tone. His eyes revealed great perseverance and determination, as if telling everyone that the victory of this battle would definitely belong to them. He knew very well that the significance of this battle was not only to protect the safety of the trade route, but also to maintain the stability and tranquility of the surrounding areas.

"However, Lord Alpha, we found a strange gray giant mountain in the mountains. There is not a single tree on it. It is really weird. As there is no cover, we dare not rush to get close to investigate." The monkey knew that Alpha was interested in all kinds of strange things, so he paid special attention to the situation of this mountain during the investigation.

"Well, this is an interesting discovery." Alpha touched his chin thoughtfully. "Fayana, you should immediately issue a notice to see if there are any talents familiar with mining outside. We will give these people the treatment standard of third-level knights to attract them to join us."

Alpha knows that talent is the key to business development. In his plan, ordinary people are divided into five levels, and each level represents different treatment and status. Through such a grading system, Alpha hopes to inspire people's enthusiasm and make them work hard for higher treatment and honor.

"Okay, I'll do it right away." Fayana took the order and left.

"However, I'd better let Beatrice handle these administrative tasks." Alpha thought to himself. Because of some previous events, the relationship between Alpha, Beatrice and Fayana was a little delicate. Although the two of them no longer rejected him as they did at the beginning, Alpha still felt that it would be more appropriate to let Beatrice handle the administrative work.

"Lord Alpha, do you need talents in ore exploration and ore smelting?" Beatrice asked curiously. During this period of time, the two gradually became familiar with Alpha's personality and no longer rejected him as they did at the beginning. Occasionally, they would take the initiative to get close to him.

"Yes, I do need talents in this area. Do you have any connections in this area?" Alpha stood up from the armchair.

"I know a little about this. Our family used to run a mineral factory. Later, the mine was occupied by others, we lost our source of minerals, and our family gradually declined." Beatrice walked behind Alpha and gently patted his shoulders.

"Very good. Can you gather your family members? Talk to Liv later and ask her to find your family members no matter what. I need professionals for both ore exploration and smelting." After all, Alpha was just an ordinary science student in the mechanical department. He had only a superficial understanding of exploration and smelting. He knew very well that he needed experts in this field.

"Thank you, Lord Alpha!" Beatrice kissed Alpha on the face without hesitation, and then ran away like a frightened deer before Alpha could react.

"Fayana, when Beatrice comes back, ask her to get ready. We are going to explore the mountains." Alpha felt that he couldn't always sit in the office. He needed to go outside and take a look himself, otherwise his body would rust.

"Okay, Alpha is going camping outside with Beatrice." They had ignored Alpha before, but now they started to be jealous of him.

"What? Going to explore? Is your ear broken?" Alpha's rebuttal did not receive any response, and Faryana had already left the office.

Alpha shook his head helplessly. He understood that his team was gradually getting along and everyone was working towards a common goal. He firmly believed that as long as they worked together, nothing could stop them.

After Beatrice came back, she immediately began to prepare the necessary supplies and equipment. Alpha watched her busy figure, and a sense of anticipation surged in his heart. He knew that this exploration might open a new door of hope for them and bring unprecedented opportunities.

The next morning, the dawn light shone on the earth, and Alpha, Beatrice and the monkey's special team set out on a journey to the mysterious gray mountain. The team not only included brave knights, but also skilled craftsmen and sufficient supplies. They were full of high morale and determination.

"Who is that kid?" Alpha asked curiously, pointing at the child in the team who was less than 1.5 meters tall.

"He is an orphan our family once adopted. He is specifically responsible for exploration work. Because Lord Alpha needs talents in this area, I specially found him in the crowd. If you give me a few more days, I will call more family members to come to support us." Beatrice explained.

"Well, when you go back, you will be responsible for finding your people and other skilled craftsmen. I plan to build a new city nearby and use the resources here to grow and develop." Alpha said with a firm look. He already had a grand blueprint in his mind.

Along the way, Alpha and Beatrice exchanged knowledge about ore enthusiastically. Beatrice introduced the types of various ores and the smelting process in detail. Alpha listened attentively and asked questions from time to time. He was eager to acquire more knowledge so that he could make better use of these precious resources. However, despite his efforts to understand, he was still confused by some complex concepts in the end.

When everyone finally arrived at the foot of the giant mountain, Alpha was deeply shocked by the spectacular sight. The mountain was like a towering giant, towering into the clouds, and its bare surface revealed a desolate and mysterious feeling. But they all knew that the barren surface did not mean that there were no treasures inside. The mountain was likely to hide precious minerals.

After careful consideration, Alpha decided to build a temporary camp at the foot of the mountain so that he could lead the exploration team deep into the mountain to search for possible mineral veins. He knew that this would be a challenging and arduous task, but he firmly believed that as long as they maintained perseverance and persistence, they would be able to find the treasure they dreamed of.

As night fell quietly and the bonfire burned, Alpha and Beatrice sat side by side around the fire, planning the exploration for the next day in detail. Their hearts were full of hope and excitement, because they knew clearly that this exploration would most likely change their destiny and bring unprecedented prosperity to the entire territory.

In the light of the fire, Alpha's eyes were firm and focused. He stared at the dancing flames, as if he saw hope for the future in the blazing light. He discussed various possible routes and strategies with Beatrice, and carefully analyzed the structure and geological features of the mountain. With their rich experience and expertise, they tried to find the area where the mineral veins were most likely to exist.

Beatrice listened quietly to Alpha's views, nodding her head from time to time to show her agreement. With her quick thinking, she made some constructive suggestions, adding more possibilities to the exploration. They communicated with each other, inspired each other, and worked together to improve tomorrow's plan.

As the discussion deepened, their confidence grew. They believed that the wisdom and hard work of the team would lead them to success. Every detail was carefully considered and every decision was carefully considered. This night, they were not only planning tomorrow's actions, but also drawing a blueprint for the future.

As the sky turned pale, a new day was about to arrive. Alpha and Beatrice stood up, their eyes revealing determination and expectation. They knew that the road ahead might be full of difficulties and unknowns, but they were not afraid. With a spirit of exploration of the unknown and a desire for prosperity, they were ready to meet the challenge and embark on a promising exploration journey.

As the night deepened, Beatrice was worried about Alpha's health. She got up to check on him, but was surprised to find that Alpha had already fallen asleep in his chair. It was late, and Beatrice should have rested, but she stayed with Alpha because she cared about him.

"Master Alpha, why don't you go to rest?" Beatrice whispered softly. However, Alpha did not respond and was immersed in a sweet dream. Beatrice could not help but complain in her heart: "Master Alpha, you are so hateful. You actually slept alone secretly." Despite this, she still showed her gentle side and gently covered Alpha with a quilt.

The next morning, everyone was divided into several teams according to the plan and officially entered the Gray Stone Mountain for investigation. The goal of this operation was not only to explore mineral resources, but also to eradicate the bandits who were doing evil around them. Alpha resolutely chose to follow the monkey to the back mountain to find the bandit's lair. This was a thorn stuck in the throat, which was likely to bring a fatal threat.

Alpha knew the importance and danger of the mission, but he did not flinch and was determined to completely eliminate this evil force. He believed that only by solving the problem of banditry could the safety and stability of the region be ensured and the road for future development be paved. In his heart, the belief in justice burned like a torch, illuminating the way forward.

This place is located 20 kilometers deep in the mountains. The road is extremely dangerous and rugged, with steep rocks as sharp as knives. If you are not careful, your hands and feet will be scratched and bleeding.

"Lord Alpha, we have carefully surveyed the surrounding situation. Apart from this path that is more than one meter wide, there is no other main road to take. Moreover, this path is not completely paved. The middle of the road is full of protruding stones and sharp obstacles. How can the enemy pass through a large force? How can their supplies keep up?" The monkey looked at the green hills around him and couldn't help complaining.

"First of all, although these obstacles hinder the movement of cavalry and chariots and limit large-scale marches, they do not have a great impact on infantry and mountain troops. Therefore, the enemy may not have plans for large-scale combat." Alpha stared at the rocks on both sides and thought to himself. If the enemy chooses to ambush, it only takes a dozen people to adopt guerrilla tactics of shooting and moving to another place, which is enough to make it difficult for people to cope with.

"Lord Alpha, you don't have to worry. We have already deployed personnel on the mountains on both sides, and the visible and hidden sentries have been interwoven into a tight defense network." Alpha was almost in danger due to problems with the reconnaissance before, so this time the monkey was extra careful in the reconnaissance.

"The second is the supply problem. Although this trail is not suitable for large-scale marches, we can use wheelbarrows, donkeys and other means of transportation. In addition, the enemy may have other supply channels, so we can't take any problem lightly." Alpha further explained. He knew very well that in war, any detail could determine victory or defeat.

"Lord Alpha, we found the enemy's trace!" Monkey came hurriedly with beads of sweat on his forehead. He handed the information he had just obtained to Alpha, pointed to a location on the map, and reported in detail.

Alpha took the map, his eyes as sharp as an eagle. After a careful inspection, he found that this location was only three kilometers away from the gray mountain. If he could climb to the top of the mountain, he could directly observe the situation in the target area. A strong intuition surged in his heart - if there was really a mine there, it would be a huge threat to them.