Chapter 1272 The canal economy starts, the first wave of passengers from distant places!
The sky in June in the wasteland is like a fickle girl.
Sometimes it is as bright as summer, and the sun shines all over the earth, making people completely forget the depression of a few months ago.
Sometimes it's gloomy like winter, with dark clouds and the temperature drops to around zero overnight.
Because the time calendar is two months behind the earth, there is still one month before the real summer arrives. However, this does not affect the survivors' enthusiasm and expectations for future life.
The reason is quite simple.
One is because the punishment disaster that was originally expected to bring a devastating blow to the New World actually caused very little damage.
If there were a clear statistic, it would probably be far less than the number of players eliminated in the first acid rain.
This unexpected result directly caused all the players who had just migrated to the New World to completely put aside their fears.
With the development of the territorial system, I began to have more ideas about this land.
Second, with the end of the earthquake, the busy spring plowing has begun in full swing, ushering in the busiest stage.
Looking at the entire New World from a high altitude, whether it is the fertile Southern Fire Territory, or the slightly ordinary Western Wilderness, or the Central Holy Land, large chunks of cultivated land have been carefully carved out like a chessboard, presenting a vibrant scene.
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In the barren northern ice field, although large-scale planting is not possible, with the support of the "Gypsophila Project", it is no less busy than other areas.
Under Kasheng's strong call, eight million workers came out in force to attack the rich mineral resources.
This move not only greatly enriched the Northern Alliance's own resource reserves, but also made perfect preparations for the next transaction. Just waiting for the cargo ship to take advantage of the current of the Dragon Fairy River to transport these precious grains
Go to places of need to exchange for large quantities of scarce resources and bring them back.
Of course, when it comes to trading, we have to mention the third most important reason.
The initial prosperity of the canal economic belt.
Following the giant dragon fairy river that meanders through the five major plates of the New World, it naturally brings a lot of communication and exchange.
In the past, due to the vast area of the New World and the difficulties in land transportation, contact and exchanges between the major territories were greatly restricted.
Even if the two territories are only 300 kilometers apart, for 99% of the survivors who go out on foot, the distance is almost insurmountable.
This geographical barrier has undoubtedly severely restricted economic development and cooperation between territories.
However, as the waterway of Julongxianjiang was gradually opened up and utilized, all this has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Nowadays, even if the distance between territories has doubled to 500 kilometers or 600 kilometers, thanks to the convenient ship transportation, the survivors can easily reach their destination in just a few days without suffering any hardships along the way.
Too much exertion.
And most importantly, the goods finally have a carrier for transportation and transactions!
In the past, due to the lack of effective means of transportation, the circulation of goods that could not be carried by humans was greatly restricted. Now, ships have become an important vehicle for cargo transactions, allowing various commodities to reach their destinations quickly and safely.
Even though the major territories don’t actually have any resources to trade, it’s still exciting to go back and forth!
"Hold on, survive this journey, and we will reach Su Shen's territory today!"
Start from the dock near Tianyuan territory and continue to the northwest.
In a water area about 300 kilometers away, more than 20 small boats carrying hundreds of people were sailing hard on the wide river.
It is different from the voyage ship that the survivors spent half a year building at sea.
Only about ten days have passed since the earthquake ended. Territories without industrial capacity can only make some small sampans even if they spend all their money.
If this kind of sampan sails on the river with no wind and waves, it will be fine. But if there is a strong wind on the river, then you can only leave it to fate.
Fortunately, along the way, we learned about the location of Tianyuan's territory and sent people to find out about it.
A few ships from this territory, a few from that territory, and more than a dozen territories have gathered together a small fleet, which has a little ability to withstand risks.
For example, a gust of evil wind is blowing now. Although more than twenty sampans connected by hemp ropes are rising and falling, none of them has been directly overturned by the wind and waves.
After a while, the evil wind passed and the river gradually calmed down. All the survivors standing on the boat breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well done, that's it, we can greatly reduce the risk if we work together!"
Standing on the leading boat, the captain who had just inspired me shouted again.
But even though his tone of voice was very exciting, everyone could still hear the hidden joy.
Yes, they have paid a heavy price all the way here.
There are three boats with a total of more than ten people disappearing in this wide river. If you are lucky, you can survive by being washed to the shore. If you are not lucky, you can only wait for a miracle to happen.
"Lord Liu, why don't we speed up and try to arrive before dark tomorrow?"
A slightly anxious voice came from a ship on the left. Lord Liu who was called nodded slightly, understanding everyone's worries and expectations, so he responded loudly:
"Okay! Let's move forward quickly!"
As Lord Liu finished speaking, the crew on the sampan took out their oars and began to paddle hard.
There are only three hundred kilometers left, and the thought of arriving at the legendary Su Shen's territory is imminent.
Even a few crew members who had just been frightened to the point of weakening their legs and feet now felt that their whole bodies were full of endless exertion.
It was approaching noon and the fleet had sailed about 80 kilometers.
If we can maintain this speed and rest overnight, we will probably arrive in the evening tomorrow.
"Dock to the shore and rest!"
Although no one felt tired after Bentou, Liu Zhi still gave the order to rest.
At this time, the advantages of small sampans are reflected.
Unlike large ships, small sampans are light and flexible and can easily sail along the current to the shore with just a few adjustments.
A group of people skillfully maneuvered the boat, and soon, small sampans were steadily approaching the shore.
The captain was responsible for stopping the ship, and the crew members jumped ashore, stepped onto the flat wasteland, and took action quickly.
As the saying goes, the division of labor is clear and everyone performs his or her duties.
The survivors who have been crawling around in the wasteland for a year and a half have long since abandoned their modern habits and have adopted savage-like living habits and styles.
The person responsible for lighting the fire immediately went to explore nearby to find suitable wood; the person fetching water took out the clay pot and hurriedly walked to the riverside, preparing to drink the clear river water; and the person preparing supplies was even more agile and had already taken out the water from the sampan.
Take out the large pot and ingredients from the storage compartment and start processing them.
It is very magical. This giant dragon fairy river has only appeared for less than a month due to the earthquake, but there are already a lot of swimming fish in it.
Maybe it’s the release of the game?
The survivors didn't care about this, since they were already used to this abnormal reality.
With these fresh fish and meat, it can relieve the boredom of having only dry food when on the road.
"Lord Liu, it's better to use your method, otherwise the evil wind just now will definitely cause the loss of one or two ships."
"Yes, yes, I always laughed at the Three Kingdoms period when Cao Cao tied up his fleet with iron ropes, and finally burned them all with fire. It was a no-brainer. Now try it yourself, and the tying is really stable!"
"We will arrive at Su Shen's territory tomorrow. I wonder what the scene will be like there?"
After driving wooden pegs on the shore and fastening the sampan, the leaders of the three territories and Liu Zhi walked out of the boat with a smile and talked and laughed together.
Of course, Liu Zhi, who had been the commander-in-chief before, was undoubtedly the focus of the crowd.
Nothing else.
Eight of the more than twenty ships came from the "Honghua Gang" behind Liu Zhi.
As a force that has reached the standard of a small territory, the current population of the Honghua Gang has exceeded the 200,000 mark.
And by coincidence, a tributary of the Dragon Immortal River was formed thirty kilometers around the territory, and it was destined to enjoy the prosperity of the canal economic zone.
What's more coincidental is that due to the impact of plate division, the Honghua Gang was originally located on the east side of the mainland, with a straight-line distance of nearly 3,400 kilometers from Tianyuan's territory.
However, fate arranged that they were placed in the central Holy Land block. After the waterway was opened, the distance was shortened to a short period of 1,600 kilometers.
What this concept is, everyone present clearly understands it.
Once trade begins in the Tianyuan territory, the first person to benefit will definitely be the nearby Honghua Gang.
Whether it is used as a transfer station for goods or as a temporary repair place, Honghua Gang will have a unique advantage.
Even if a tiny bit leaks from Tian Yuan's fingers, it will be enough for the Honghua Gang to eat up their stomachs.
Because of this, the Honghua Gang was so eager to send out deputy lord Liu Zhi, hoping to establish contact with the Tianyuan Territory before other territories.
"Brother Song, Brother Wang, Brother Pang, what are you talking about?"
Liu Zhi shook his head righteously: "Behind us are the territories on both sides of the river. We are destined to help each other and develop together in the future. It is a good thing that we happened to meet each other this time."
"Especially since we have the same purpose, we both want to get in touch with Su Shen's territory. What is this called?"
"The mind has a clear understanding!"
Laughter rang out on the shore. The crew members had long been accustomed to their captain's familiarity with each other.
In fact, this is also true. Although the concepts of race and language are no longer so important, they are all Chinese, so it is indeed easier to stick together.
"The boiled fish is ready. Come over and eat it while it's hot!"
"One bowl of rice is enough for each person, don't take too much."
"There are some wild vegetables here. If you want to eat, come and get it from me."
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When it was time to eat, it was quite a lively scene with more than 200 people gathering together to cook.
The river rippled and made a rushing sound.
I don’t know who took the lead, but someone actually sang loudly.
"In these years, I am alone. The wind has passed and the rain has gone. I have had tears and made mistakes."
At first, the voice was a little jerky and hesitant, but soon, more voices joined in, forming a beautiful chorus.
"Friends stay together for a lifetime, those days are no longer the same. A word lasts a lifetime, and love lasts a lifetime with a glass of wine."
It has to be said that human life is so happy after getting rid of too many worries and expectations about the future and simply enjoying the present.
No more heavy mortgage pressure, no need to be tied to a certain place, living a life of three points and one line.
There is no need to bear the high cost of living. You can meet today's food and clothing just by fishing a fish from the river.
This return to a simple and pure lifestyle makes every survivor who carries the burden of modern life extremely uncomfortable at first. However, as time goes by, humans can feel more and more happiness.
Liu Zhi, Song Chunrui, Wang Bi, and Pang Pangyuan were also infected and joined in one after another.
However, just when the scene was getting exciting, an unexpected sound suddenly broke in.
Woo!!
It seemed like a melodious whistle, thick and far-reaching, as if it had traveled through time and space, reverberating on the river and causing ripples.
In an instant, the person who was still singing loudly seemed to have his throat pinched, and his singing stopped suddenly.
Everyone subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound. They all put down their jobs and stood up in astonishment, looking into the distance with puzzled expressions on their faces.
Liu Zhi also put down the pottery bowl in his hand, turned around and stood up in confusion.
But just this look made him feel like he was struck by lightning, and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Damn it, what the hell is happening here?"
I saw a black line slowly approaching from a distance on the wide river surface.
No matter how the river surges, no matter how the reverse current washes away, it still unswervingly heads towards where everyone is.
No, Liu Zhi suddenly realized that there was no black line here, this was clearly a huge fleet!
He rolled and crawled towards the shore, trying to get a better look.
The leaders of the other three territories did the same thing. They put down their jobs and ran to the shore without hesitation.
There is no way, the sense of oppression given by this fleet is too strong!
No weapons are needed, just a slight bump, and their fleet of small sampans will be shattered in an instant.
When the four of them arrived at the shore, they could clearly see the huge ship at the head of the fleet.
It was a huge thing like a castle, with its hull shining with pure white metallic luster, looking graceful and gorgeous in the sunlight.
"What the hell is this?"
Liu Zhi trembled and asked the question in his heart again.
He couldn't believe his eyes and was unwilling to accept the reality he saw.
Command ship?
Although the scale is far inferior to the ones seen on Xinwen Network, this is something that can be built half a month after the earthquake?
Is this reasonable?
Sorry, that really makes sense!
Following the command ship were seven dark blue frigates responsible for guarding.
Compared with the small sampan, it is still a giant thing that needs to be looked up to.
Of course, even if there is no command ship or frigate, the sight of nearly thirty guerrilla boats lined up on the water will be an unforgettable scene for everyone.
