Chapter 321: I want this place

Pilin Island is located in the Mande Strait, a small island in the mouth of the Red Sea. It is a bare volcanic island with a length of about 5 kilometers, a width of about 3 kilometers, an area of ​​13 square kilometers, and an altitude of 65 meters.

This is a small island with almost no water. If it were placed elsewhere, there would be nothing here. If it weren't for the opening of the Suez Canal and the world entering the oil world, it wouldn't have become the focus of the world at all.

As the son of Haici leader Abu Bakr, Matt has the adventurous and warlike blood of pirates in his blood. This is especially true when his warship is the most advanced "Qinhuang" APM-class warship in the world.

"Sir, we are now fully able to control this section of the strait. It's just that we have too few ships and too few people. Our manpower has no way to defend other places except for some people stationed on Pilin Island. For example, Dahanish Island is... here..."

Unlike Zhao Fubo's map, as a navy, Matt's map is a sea chart. The sea chart is quite different from ordinary maps. Compared with the seabed topographic map, the land map mainly consists of six elements: water system, residential area, transportation network, landform, soil vegetation and boundary line. The main content of the sea chart is coast, beach and seabed landform, seabed rock and sediments, water animals and plants, hydrological elements, light marks, waterways, boundaries, etc.

However, everything was derived from the world map drawn based on each benchmark point when Zhao Fubo trained him based on Martin's training and used the "Memory Palace" method to memorize. If compared with the map that Martin is familiar with, it is undoubtedly extremely rough.

But before Magellan and Columbus were born, this was the most complete world map in the world at that time. At least no one knew about the existence of Oceania and America at this time. However, the detailed benchmark points Martin gave Zhao Fubo had already drawn them into a map.

Now, whether by land or by sea, they will gradually gather these news and gradually complete the map hand-painted by Zhao Fubo. This is the only thing that they have already walked far ahead of the world to understand it.

"But we have completed mapping of the earth on the island and the measurement of the nearby coastline. If we weren't too few people, we could even consider sending several ships to do these things..."

Yes, although there are so many islands and even the entire province of Aden, except for a few non-theological scholars, most of them are in elementary school levels. There are no use in many such people, but they are just rotten wood.

To have a child who can truly expand the power of science, we also need Martin’s subordinates who have learned the metaphor of God. Fortunately, this matter has never stopped working hard in this regard since Martin and Zhao Fubo established the Science and Technology Park.

After at least one year of continuous education, children like Zhao Fubo, Shu Yuer, and Juliana can already stand alone. Although they are younger, they are facing only the level of elementary school students who are not even farmers. If it is not violent, the level of knowledge of junior high school students is more than enough.

Of course, no one dares to use violence against Zhao Fubo and his men at this moment, unless it is the governor or the real king of dozens of cities under his command, he is qualified. Otherwise, because of one person, he has been beheaded by more than 10,000 people. Who can face it?

"So, this place is really a very important place! Matt, I have to say that you, the commander of the naval fleet, I really chose the wrong choice. After we went to Egypt, we don't know when we will come back. Everything here depends on you. The task is to continue investigating the sea conditions, and not everyone understands the value of the Mande Strait in Muktor in Aden City, but we want this place!"

The Mande Strait is located at the northwest end of the Indian Ocean, and is located in the narrow waters between the two land plates of the Arabian Peninsula and Eastern Africa. It is a world-class waterway connecting Asia, Africa and Europe. To enter the Red Sea through the Gulf of Aden, you must pass through an important maritime gateway - the Mande Strait. Because it is located at the key point of the Eurasian Golden Waterway, the Mande Strait is also known as the "strategic heart of the world".

The Mande Strait, full name "Babu Ermande Strait", is a strait located between the Republic of Yemen and the Republic of Djibouti. The strait is more than 50 kilometers long, about 26 to 32 kilometers wide, and has a water depth of 30 to 323 meters. It connects to the Gulf of Aden in the south and the Red Sea in the north. It is a must-pass place for strategic waterways to pass through the Western Pacific, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, and is also one of the busiest straits in the world.

At the entrance and exit of the Mande Strait, there are several islands that control the straits. One of them is Pilin Island, located in the middle of the strait. The island covers an area of ​​about 13 square kilometers. It divides the Mande Strait into two waterways, east and west. The east waterway close to Yemen is about 3.2 kilometers wide and has a water depth of 30 meters. Because its water depth is suitable, it has become an ideal route for ships. It is also the main route for ships to enter and exit the Indian Ocean from the Red Sea. The western waterway is 28.8 kilometers wide and has a water depth of 323 meters. Because of its dangerous reefs, it is inconvenient to navigate. In ancient times, ships often sank here. Therefore, the Mande Strait is also called the "Gate of Tears" in Arabic.

Another important island is Dahanish Island, at the southeastern end of the Red Sea. The island is only 100 kilometers away from the Strait of Mande and has an area of ​​about 90 square kilometers. It is more than 40 kilometers away from the coasts of Yemen and Eritrea. As long as the Dahanish Island is occupied, the Strait of Mande can be completely ***.

The reason why the Mande Strait has such an important strategic position is due to its special geographical location.

From land, the Mande Strait is located at the junction of Asia and Africa. Its north shore is the Republic of Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula. The Mande Strait is located at the turning point of Yemen's more than 2,000 kilometers of coastline. It is also located in the middle of the port of Hodeida and Aden in Yemen. The south shore is Eritrea and Djibouti in Northeast Africa. Especially the Republic of Djibouti. Its capital city is directly facing the strait and is one of the largest seaports in East Africa. Once the Mande Strait is controlled, it will not only gain weight.

The necessary maritime channel also controls the coastlines of Yemen and Djibouti. From the ocean, the Mande Strait is the southern end of the Red Sea, and the northern end is the Suez Canal, a strategic hub connecting the Mediterranean Sea. The two jointly control the world channel in the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The crude oil produced in the Persian Gulf must pass through the Mande Strait to enter the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, and finally arrives on the east coast of Europe or the United States. The southbound route is connected to the Gulf of Aden, which is a must-pass way to Asian countries.

Since one day, Zhao Fubo will fight back to the Song Dynasty, and one day the world will enter the oil century, then now, Zhao Fubo has nothing to be polite. As for the people who will dig the Suez Canal in the future, although he does not have so many machinery, he will always be short of prisoners of war.

Because of his determination to control this land, he has begun to make this decision since Teacher Martin told him that the future will be a century of oil. Although for him, the only purpose of oil now is to be used as weapons.

Even if the control of resources is abandoned, will commercial exchanges in Eurasia be considered a reason for future control? Even if there is no Suez Canal, the distance between Suez City is only 120 kilometers from Yiluo, which is really a short and unsatisfactory distance. From there, it is still an important way to communicate with Eurasia.

Because controlling this sea area and the land along the coast is a bit far away now, clearly identifying them on the map will have absolute benefits for future actions here.

"You really have great ambitions!"

That night, Zhao Fubo and Martin could only sit on the rocks on the beach. Even they were baked in a bonfire, all of which were poured with oil. On this extremely desolate island, there was no decent vegetation or crops.

Even Matt only took a fancy to the island, a good place where the harbor can be built. As for other places, it is just for the protection of the harbor.

"What's wrong, teacher, why do you say that?"

Zhao Fubo was a little surprised by the teacher's evaluation. His considerations did not go beyond the discussion with the teacher.

"When I don't know, you hope that one day the Suez Canal will be dug. Controlling these places is not as if it seems, just to control the business practices nearby!"

While talking, Martin took the plate she handed over from Yao Zhilin, who was beside him, and was filled with food. A layer of rice was piled on it and a layer of fried dishes were covered. When he was out, especially when there was only one warship, he didn't have to expect any good food.

Of course, when you are on the sea, there are definitely many products in the sea. Compared with beef and mutton on the land, this is undoubtedly a nutritious and extremely healthy food. As for the drink, it is just a fruit velvet filled in a sealed glass bottle of various fruits. When Zhao Fubo started eating, he often made Martin a little anxious. This guy ate the spoon and ate very quickly.

"Hey, don't eat so quickly, it's not good for your health!"

"Yeah, I understand, but Mr. Martin, I plan to ask Matt to bring his people to build freshwater storage and supply facilities on the island. As you said, one day I plan to dig the Suez Canal!"

Martin nodded happily at this.

"Yes, it's much better to think about these things often than not thinking about stealing people and killing people all day long, and it deserves praise!"

"Then can I..."

Zhao Fubo, who had finished eating in the blink of an eye, stared at Martin's pipe, and Martin reached out and put it in Yao Zhilin's hand aside.
Chapter completed!