The difference between the two, whether in terms of durability, hardness, or internal stress, is more than two levels apart.

The dagger in Xu Yun's hand was mixed with a proper amount of nickel, raising its relevant attributes to an astonishing height.

Of course.

Due to resource issues, the nickel Xu Yun used this time was not from ore, but rather from a meteorite that Old Su had acquired.

This dagger was his ultimate goal!

Through two comparisons, he proceeded to clearly tell Old Zhong a fact:

Now, there is a skill that can be described as a dimensional reduction strike in front of you, whether in attack or defense, it is overwhelming. It's just that one of the raw materials is rather rare, are you...or is the Court interested?

If interested.....

Then go find it in Yilu!

Yilu is what future generations call the White Mountain Pine Water.

It is also one of the local nickel ore producing places.

Of course.

Judging from the maps of later generations, Zhuzhou has the highest amount of nickel ore, followed by Longyou.

The third is White Mountain Pine Water, with reserves seven or eight times less than Zhuzhou.

But don't forget.

Currently, Zhuzhou belongs to Liaoxi, which is within the Liao Kingdom's heartland.

If one could reach Zhuzhou, extract nickel ore and transport it stably back...then what's the need for nickel ore, wouldn't unification have already been achieved?

Not to mention Longyou.....

It's because the Song Dynasty never gave up on the westward line, the presence or absence of nickel ore would not change its importance, so there's no need to put more effort into it.

Anyway, if the Song Dynasty were to find nickel ore in other places in the future, Xu Yun could easily deflect with a 'I don't know', and no one would accuse him of holding back.

As for why he specifically mentioned Yilu.....

Because at this time, in Yilu there is a man named Wanyan Aguda, who recently welcomed a grandson...

Even Wang Bing, who is far on the western line, has heard of Wanyan Aguda's name. If the Song Dynasty were to see the unified Jurchen tribes, coupled with some backhand strategies of their own, it would surely be interesting.

The most crucial point is.

Although Yilu, like Zhuzhou, is located behind the Liao People's lines.

But unlike reaching Zhuzhou, which is all via land, Yilu can be bypassed by water route.

At that time, as the Song People circle around, they will discover that the Danluo Kingdom has been nearly wiped out by Korea, leaving only a father and son with the surname Gao…..

Then as soon as the Song People dig a little deeper, they will learn another thing:

Korea after plundering the Danluo Kingdom's treasury is exceedingly wealthy now, with a century of opulence matching the income of the rich Song Dynasty for over a decade.

And Monarch Wang Song's demeanor during audience, greatly contrary to poverty, bears the shadow of King Zhou of Shang.

Not long ago, a recent earthquake in the Imperial Capital Haojing was rumored to be caused by the King's cruelty.....

Anyone in the Song Dynasty with some sense would think of using the pretext of upholding justice for the Danluo Kingdom to plunder Korea.

By that time, Xu Yun will definitely have left this era.

But as long as he leaves some descriptions of Korean ginseng before departure, Korea will unlikely escape from the clutches of future dynasties.

After taking Korea.

The Song People continue on the route to Yilu will find yet another small island.

On the island is the main base of the Wokou, with about forty thousand people now...

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If in the future a visionary Monarch appears, Southeast Asia will likely also fall into the hands of the Great Song.

And shortly after Xu Yun and Old Zhong Wanghou introduced the nickel ore.

Elder Xie, originally resting with Brother Lv, suddenly appeared outside the courtyard.

He walked quickly over to Old Su, whispered a few words in his ear.

"What?"

After listening to Elder Xie's words, Old Su's face suddenly turned stern.

Then he glanced around, coughed lightly.

Instructed Elder Xie:

"First Year, take the servants as well as Master Qi and others to rest.

They have been working hard for a long time, must be hungry, instruct the kitchen to prepare more food for them."

Elder Xie nodded respectfully, beckoning the idle people present to leave.

After Elder Xie went down.

Old Su took a deep breath and said to the people around:

"We will discuss this matter in the next chapter."

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