"Teacher Chimel, this time we sailed north, starting from Trout Town in early June. When we set off, the fleet consisted of two Fengshen shuttle boats and nine Water God sand boats, with a total of 500 people..."
"Water God Shachuan?..."
"Blessed by the Lord God! This is also the skill of the Xihai tribe. It is a flat-bottomed wide boat, which can be large or small. It can transport a lot. It also uses the long and flexible sails of the Xihai..."
"Sanda, your fleet of eleven ships only has 500 people?..."
"That's right! Teacher, the new ships used for this voyage all rely on wind power and use large longitudinal sails to drive the voyage. Although there are oars on the ship, they are only for precaution when there is no wind and are not used normally.
...So, each boat requires more than a dozen people to maneuver it freely!..."
"These new schooners can sail day and night on the edge of shallow seas. Their stable daily speed is twice that of previous galleys, and even three times when the wind is strong! They can travel three hundred miles a day!..."
Speaking of the speed of the "new schooner", officiant Luo Xanda was very excited. Before seeing the sailboat in the West Sea with his own eyes, he had never imagined that the "ship" could reach such an astonishing speed! And the "new schooner"
"The emergence of sails has allowed the kingdom to directly leapfrog two eras in terms of the use of sails!
There is no doubt that the introduction of Xihai's shipbuilding technology is one of the greatest achievements in northern navigation exploration! And tied for the top, but has not yet fully demonstrated its potential, is Xihai's iron smelting and forging technology.
.As for horses, livestock, beans and rice crops, it will take a longer time to bring about huge innovations in agricultural production...
"O Lord God! Travel three hundred miles a day? What an astonishing speed! At this speed, sailing from the Kingdom of the Lake to the Shenqi Island Chain, which was originally 20,000 miles long and took more than a year, can be shortened to half a year.
?...His! Traveling between the kingdom and the northern continent has become much more convenient!..."
"That's right! That's it! Even including the necessary stops for supplies, repairs and reinforcements along the way, it only takes half a year! And because of the use of sails, the number of paddlers is greatly reduced, and the material storage time is longer. There is no need for such frequent stops for supplies. It can be
Just skip some ports...just like our voyage north..."
Lathander nodded repeatedly and brought the whale oil lamp closer to illuminate the simple but long sea chart. He pointed at the location of Leijin Town and continued to tell the story of this voyage.
"The first leg of the voyage, from the Kingdom's Trout Town to the West Bay's Leijin Town, is about three thousand miles! Counting the stops along the way, it only took us twenty days... In the Three Rivers City of Northern Tekos, which was conquered by the Great Lakes Festival,
The fleet loaded more than two hundred Tekos warriors and transported them to Leijin Town for support... Then, in Leijin Town, we left three sand ships and two hundred mixed warriors..."
"Oh! Sanda, how did the Tekos scout you sent to find me get on the ship?...Deploy the newly conquered plateau tribe warriors to go to the northern continent...This is also a way! After all, this is not only
It reduces the pressure on local governance and increases the source range of the kingdom's 'headquarters'...these mobilized warriors can only rely on the kingdom when they arrive in the far north, and they suddenly become as reliable as the headquarters!"
"Teacher, that's it! Once they leave their hometown, these tribal warriors have no way out! The most important thing is that their beliefs will become truly pious after migrating far away! It's like breaking the original shackles, breaking
Without everything about their original country and tribe, their hearts can only throw themselves into the arms of the Lord God... And this is the best opportunity for the Lord God to penetrate into their hearts! It is also the time when the attention and guidance of the priests are most needed!..."
As the priest of the kingdom, Lathander always has keen observation of the mental state of the warriors. The northern colonization led by the kingdom, coupled with the conquests of the kingdom and the alliance, are bringing about the largest tribal migration and migration in the history of the Americas.
Reset!
In this wave of drastic changes in the times, Lathander was keenly aware that the long-distance migration of tribes and warriors would significantly weaken traditional consciousness. And in the process of tribes integrating into the new migration territories, it was the priests of the main god who went deep into preaching.
, tells the story of miracles and turns "shallow believers" into "true believers", or even the critical moment to become "sincere believers"!
"Witness the Lord God! This kind of attention and guidance from priests is also the spiritual comfort necessary to maintain the order of tribal migration! The uneasiness caused by migration must be filled by the future hope of faith and the stable supply of materials! Otherwise, such a huge
Large-scale tribal migration will cause widespread unrest and even brew into terrible riots..."
"Therefore, there must be a sufficient number of priests on each ship, and there must be enough food reserves! Migrating tribes while strengthening faith is the key to the kingdom's colonization of the northern continent!..."
"Very good! Very good! Shanda, you are such an outstanding and keen sailing priest! I will write down the key points you summarized... Well, we can compile a book together called "The Sailing Ship, Illuminating the Migrating Tribes"
The light of the gods!》…”
"Uh...yes!..."
Luosanda touched his nose. He did not dare to comment on Teacher Chimel's naming skills, and he was not very interested in writing books and paintings. It was obvious that at the moment, he had not yet reached the level of political consciousness that Chimel had.
These writings and paintings are not just simple personal hobbies, but real political achievements that can cultivate a reputation and leave a name! Just like the "Eye of the Gods Flying in the Sky" painted by Chimel, it is still hanging on Kamui.
Being in college adds luster and thickness to his resume. In fact, the same goes for Mickey's "Epic of Divine Inspiration"...
In any organization, those who can do something can only get 50% of the credit. What can be written down and circulated after the work is done is 10%, or even 10% or 12% of the credit!…
"Teacher, the second leg of the voyage, from Leijin Town to Xishan Port, is about four to five thousand miles. The fleet took about a month. Mainly because it stayed at the Yipa Tribe for a long time and loaded tens of thousands of kilograms of lake water.
Salt is shipped to various northern ports... This kind of salt dug from the salt lake is almost the most urgently needed and most difficult cargo in northern ports! All northern tribes recognize it!..."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "After the fleet arrived at Xishan Port, Chief Priest Mickey and Cedar Shaman got off the ship and presided over the canonization of Miwok tribes... that scene
The canonization ceremony was truly spectacular! Tens of thousands of Miwok tribesmen and more than a dozen converted chiefs were onlookers. In the sacred ceremony, they were carved with hummingbirds on their foreheads by Chief Priest Miki and wore the kingdom's crown.
The noble eagle crown given to him has become a member of the kingdom!…”
"According to the plan, the fleet will also leave two water god sand ships at Xishan Port. Mainly the Xihai Shipyard in Xishan Port needs to refer to the longitudinal sails of these new ships to improve the 'small galleys' they built.
... Speaking of which, the shipbuilding development of Xishan Port, even with the guidance of the kingdom's shipwrights, was still surprisingly fast. In just two or three years, they were able to build small galleys and even produce bronze ship nails by themselves!
The carpenters of the Miwok people seem to be of good quality. And the shaman apprentices trained by the Cedar Shaman are all masters who are familiar with the properties of wood and carpentry!…”
Lathander muttered for a while, then reluctantly moved his finger away from Xishan Port. This most dazzling port on the west coast not only has a large amount of agricultural and mining output from the vassal tribes, but also basic shipbuilding and
The bronze smelting workshop is really coveted by the priests!
Unfortunately, there is currently Chief Priest Miki here, and below him is the Chief Priest Ke Yuan who is responsible for specific affairs. Below that, there are also the second-level missionary priest Jia Shu who originally established the port, and a bunch of local Miwok shaman apprentices who have converted
He has become a first-class priest... No matter what, it is not the turn of outsiders to intervene in this most prosperous bishop's territory. It has long been a big ant egg lined up to have its owner!
"Teacher, starting from Xishan Port, I left all the sand ships behind, and led the two Fengshen shuttle ships to speed up north! The main purpose is to reach the Shenda Whale Island before the Arctic Sea freezes...and these two ships are enough
The sturdy Fengshen shuttle boat is also the main force that will sail through the West Sea island chain and reach the West Sea mainland! Those sand ships cannot withstand the wind and waves as shuttle boats, so they stay in the ports along the way. Well, it should be Xiwan, the west coast, and the far north
Coast, three for each mission..."
"The two shuttle boats departed from Xishan Port in mid-August. We followed the northward current and headed north at a very fast speed!... Along the way, we only stopped at South Port, Whale Port, Condor Wing Port, and Divine Blood Bay Port.
After each supplying supplies, it took two months and a voyage of about nine thousand miles before we successfully arrived at the Shenda Whale Port!…”
"It gives me the feeling that the extreme northern sea routes are twists and turns. Although there are smooth ocean currents, the wind direction changes drastically and it is more difficult to control than on the west coast! Originally, the galleys were not affected much, but now the schooners have to stop.
Only by properly adjusting the sails can we effectively take advantage of the wind..."
Speaking of this, the chief priest of Lathander raised his head and looked at the chief priest of Chimel who was listening patiently and with great interest. He had an urgent mentality and wanted to prove his worth. After a moment of hesitation, he finally felt a sudden change in his heart.
, put forward a bold and immature guess!
"Teacher Chimel! According to the wind direction records from the north, generally speaking, it blows from the sea in the west to the coast in the east. It is a westerly wind to a certain extent... After I estimated the latitude, I came up with a bold idea!..."
"That is, perhaps when returning from the West Sea Continent, we don't need to go through the difficult Shenqi Island Chain... but can directly return from a certain latitude in the West Sea, following the west wind to the east, and returning straight and fast all the way!..."
"According to the existing records of the kingdom, from the edge of the West Sea Continent to the other side of the sea... it should be about eight or nine thousand miles... If you can sail straight all the way and maintain a top speed of three hundred miles, day and night... it will only take a month.
, can cross the entire West Sea! And a month's food reserve is what the schooner fleet can achieve..."
"Oh? Three hundred miles a day, sailing in a straight line... It only takes one month to cross the entire Western Sea and return?!..."
Hearing such a bold guess, Chimel was startled and his eyes flashed. But after a while, he still shook his head and just kept this "bold idea" in his heart.
"Sanda! You are very aggressive and dare to take risks, which is great! ... But with the kingdom's current navigation technology and the number of ships in the North... we still have to play it safe!"
"I will take note of your suggestion. When I write a letter later, I will forward it to Your Majesty! Perhaps, Your Majesty's divine prophecy can guide us to see if this idea is feasible... and after getting His Majesty's approval,
Before giving permission, we still have to be safe, and being safe is never a bad thing!…”
"Sanda, you have to remember! If something goes wrong in an adventure like this without His Majesty's approval...then your future will be too risky!..."
"When the sea surface thaws next May...you will lead two Fengshen shuttle boats along the Shenqi Island chain to support the chief priest Zuvaro! Well, first bring two thousand kilograms of gold to test the water, and also give it to Zuvarro
Chief Priest Luo replenishes some military supplies...and then returns along the same island chain route!...I will continue to sit on Great Whale Island, and I will ask my deputy, the Mexican warrior captain Cowubao, to go west with you!...
"Witness the Lord God! As long as you make the round trip successfully this time and bring back a group of craftsmen from the West Sea...your name will definitely reach His Majesty's ears, and even be remembered in His Majesty's heart!..."
"Ah, yes! Teacher Chimel!...I will definitely obey your orders, even if I go through the storm and danger, I will not be afraid!..."
Hearing this, the chief priest of Lathander knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully. The chief priest of Chimel in front of him, like the chief priest of Mickey, has the right to write directly to His Majesty! This is a great way, it can
Let Lathander's achievements be transmitted directly to the top...
"By the way, teacher! You are a master of painting! This time I went north, and there happened to be a newly converted painter from the West Sea Continent on board... It is said that he is of noble blood from the West Sea Continent and the tribal alliance. Not only can he speak divinely inspired words, but he can also speak smoothly.
During the exchange, you can also learn some of the painting techniques of the West Sea Temple! Although these painting techniques of the West Sea Temple do not have your divine charm, they are quite lifelike and may be worth a look!…”
After talking about navigation matters, the chief priest of Lathander patted his head and thought of a person. It just so happened that the chief priest of Chimel loved painting, so he could follow his fancy...
"Oh? Xihai's painting skills? A painter of noble blood? I seem to have a vague impression, it's the bald temple guard, right?...What's his name?..."
"Blessed by the Lord God! Yes, that's the temple guard from the West Sea... After he believed in the Lord God, he gave up the name given by the temple and changed it back to the original name of the clan... Hmm... What is his name now... 'Flying Snake Coiled'
Temple, place of worship in Hongdae’…”
Speaking of this, Priest Lathander clapped his hands suddenly, remembering the awkward name of Kazuto.
"Yes! That's the name...Ryuzoji Iehiro!..."
"Ryuzoji Iehiro? The 'temple' of the temple, the 'home' of the place of worship? And the flying 'long snake'? Haha, this seems to be the name of a Tlaxcala..."
Chimel smiled, waved with interest and said.
"Interesting! Someone, bring this noble Kazuto painter who can paint to the temple!..."