The morning light on the sea illuminates the mess on the sea surface and the islands in the distance.
Ryukyu Island is just around the corner, but a sudden attack in autumn has shrouded the entire caravan in a layer of haze.
In just half an hour, three merchant ships were silent, and all ships suffered varying degrees of damage.
The damage to the cargo cannot be estimated and can only be counted after the cargo ship docks.
There is also the work of salvaging the cargo from the sunken ship. No one knows how much can be salvaged.
Bai Song was very depressed. Salvage work in ancient times was difficult to carry out. Now the ship is damaged and can no longer stay at sea.
After a period of discussion and thinking, Bai Song decided to let the remaining ships continue to sail to Japan and leave the salvage work to Japanese people.
A caravan from the Tang Dynasty came to visit and was attacked offshore. A fleet from Japan went out to sea to respond.
More than twenty small boats were clearing the way in front. If it weren't for an attack, the large ships from the Tang Dynasty would definitely be an eye-opener for these Japanese people.
Each country has its own strengths. When it comes to shipbuilding, the merchant ships of the Tang Dynasty have far surpassed the technology of Japan.
According to the original plan, the first thing to do when contacting the Japanese was to exchange shipbuilding technology.
This will help win the favor of the Japanese people and show the strength of the Tang Dynasty in the first place.
Unfortunately, they were attacked in the middle of the night and the entire fleet became tattered. Although it still looked magnificent, it was no longer valued by the Japanese.
The leader of the Japanese fleet is named Yamada Iji. He has royal blood, but he is not a direct bloodline.
This time I was in charge of the reception and led the fleet to Bai Song's ship. I first met Miss Yoshiko, and then took a look at Bai Song.
This was a Japanese general with extremely arrogant eyes. He did not take Bai Song into his eyes at all. On the contrary, there was a bit of ridicule.
"I heard that the army of the Tang Dynasty is invincible, but it doesn't seem to be that bad when I see it today. A few pirates have made you so embarrassed, and you big ships are just showing up."
Bai Song smiled and replied calmly: "We are a caravan, not an army. If the general wants to know the power of the Tang Dynasty Navy so much, I can send a letter back. I estimate that within half a month, I will have the Tang Navy."
When we arrive at the border of your country, the general can naturally discuss and discuss with you."
The other party half-squinted his eyes: "The navy of the Tang Dynasty simply cannot sail this far."
"Really?" Bai Song asked casually. If he hadn't come all the way to pave the way for the Tang Navy's voyage, he would have said a few more words. However, Bai Song didn't want to expose this move, so he stopped talking to the opponent.
fight.
Yamada Jingji simply said a few words and asked Bai Song's fleet to follow their warships to the island, while he observed on the deck of the big ship intentionally or unintentionally.
There were many Japanese officers who followed Yamada on board the ship. Although the ship had just experienced an attack and the ship was dilapidated everywhere, a big ship was a big ship, and it gave people a different feeling in terms of its momentum.
The Japanese people's confidence and arrogance are written on their faces. They are unwilling to express any shock, but they can't help but look around.
Bai Song looked at them and smiled, and said to Yamada Iji: "This is just a cargo ship. The Tang warship will be several times larger than such a ship."
"Hmph... They're just flashy things. They're far less convenient and fast than boats. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so damaged by mere pirates."
"Hey, I originally wanted to communicate with Japan's shipbuilding masters and teach these big ship technologies to Japan, but since you all don't like it,"
Yamada Jingji suddenly stopped, turned around and asked, "What did you just say?"
"If you don't like the shipbuilding technology of the Tang Dynasty, forget it."
"Shipbuilding technology? You... aren't you a caravan? Aren't you here to sell Datang products in Japan?"
"Buying and selling is only one of several tasks. Promoting cultural exchanges between the two countries is also the purpose. Shipbuilding technology is also a content that promotes exchanges. But if your country doesn't like it, then this link will be omitted."
"No! How can we omit things that promote communication?"
Yamada Iji is also in charge of the navy, but there is no naval general who is not interested in shipbuilding technology.
"Communication is possible, but now our caravan has just encountered an attack. The first task is to track down the pirates and salvage the goods. If these things are not completed, the exchange of shipbuilding technology will have to be postponed."
"Don't worry, since it was attacked off the coast of Japan, we will definitely be responsible for the follow-up work. Bai... Lord Bai doesn't have to worry."
"In this case...then I have to ask General Yamada."
While the two were talking, the third prince appeared beside Bai Song unknowingly and called out without warning: "Father."
There are no unnecessary words, just "Father".
Yamada Jingji was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and looked at Bai Song in surprise. He really couldn't figure out what kind of title this was.
Bai Song knew very well that the other party wanted to express this relationship clearly in front of Yamada Eiji.
Faced with Yamada Iji's puzzled eyes, Bai Song was very natural: "The general doesn't know something. On the way to the sea, the third prince of your country was probably attracted by my culture of the Tang Dynasty and insisted on recognizing me as his adoptive father.
I can't put it off, I can only accept it."
Every time the third prince calls Bai Song his father, it feels awkward. Today, he said such words in front of the elders of his clan. He felt it was shameless and left quickly.
Bai Song noticed that the general's expression seemed a little unnatural, but he didn't say anything more.
After a simple understanding, the fleet had already docked at the port of Japan before he knew it.
After passing through March, we finally arrived in Japan.
Except for the garrison at the port, there was no welcome or reception.
On the first day, Bai Song's team just set up tents on the coast, and everyone began to count the goods.
The Japanese Navy also mobilized manpower and material resources to help salvage seabed cargo as agreed.
After an overnight inventory, among the goods brought this time, one ship of Wuliangye sank into the sea, one ship of celadon, some of which could still be salvaged, and another ship of various kinds of cloth, burlap, etc., which were all scrapped after being soaked in water.
The rest of the paintings, calligraphy, porcelain, tea, etc. all suffered varying degrees of damage, which can be said to be heavy losses.
The first step when I came to Japan was not smooth.
A large amount of cargo needs to be placed on the coast to dry, and it is estimated that it will take three to five days to stay on the coast before officially setting off for Kyoto, Japan.
Living in a tent, Bai Rou often felt angry and ran to Bai Song to complain: "These Japanese people don't understand what hospitality is at all, and there are so many vicious people. Maybe it was the people in their court who deliberately
They are pretending, who knows what they are thinking."
Bai Song didn't have any objections to the recent encounters. He patted his sister on the head and whispered, "Don't be so impatient. Speaking of which, these encounters are quite good for us."
