The voice of the order spread to all corners of the ship, cheering up the sleepy primitive people.
They ran out of the cabin one after another, ignoring the cold sea breeze and looking ahead.
Not far ahead, the endless coastline was clearly visible. There were also various buildings on the shore, all of which were very tall and majestic.
You can even see a lot of people running back and forth, it seems very busy.
The port stretches for several miles, and ships dock at every pier and then leave again. There seems to be no rest.
"Chief of Staff, have we arrived in Shandong?"
Lian Shanhai asked expectantly.
There was no way, they had already had enough of this long sea voyage.
Although none of these people got seasick, living on board for nearly a month would definitely drive people crazy.
What the naked eye can see every day, apart from the blue sky, is the blue sea. The only place where your feet can move is the boat under your feet.
Moreover, the boat sails on the sea with ups and downs, which makes people feel erratic all the time.
During this period, they even encountered a storm.
The waves, as tall as mountains, kept rolling, pushing the sailboat back and forth like fallen leaves, as if it could capsize at any time.
That day, all these natives felt despair and thought they were doomed.
When the storm passed and calm returned, many warriors who would not blink in the face of life and death cried shamefully.
If it weren't for Bai Dasheng's painstaking efforts to comfort them, they would all have wanted to jump off the boat and swim back.
Now that they finally saw land, these primitive people all cheered. If they could, they would never want to go there again.
However, Bai Dasheng's answer made them feel like they were hit hard.
"This is Jeju Island, a transit point to Shandong. We need to stop here, replenish fresh water and food, and make some repairs on the way. From here to Shandong, there are still three days of journey."
Lian Shanhai and others looked at each other with astonishment.
"Chief of Staff, how big is Shandong?"
Speaking of this, Bai Dasheng is very proud.
"Everywhere we have traveled belongs to Shandong. In the future, our territory will expand countless times."
When the primitive people heard his description, they couldn't help but feel relaxed and happy. They all imagined what such a world would be like.
The fleet entered the port smoothly.
When they got closer, everyone discovered that the rest of the fleet that came here were all transporting troops.
Group after group of New Army soldiers disembarked in an endless stream. Their number was countless, and the harbor quickly filled up.
Bai Dasheng looked it over and recognized it.
"This is the First Marine Division, coming here to assemble."
Lian Shanhai did not understand the composition of the New Army.
But when I saw that the soldiers here were extremely strong and tough, and the weapons they carried were much better than those of the regiment going north, I couldn't help but feel envious.
"When will our regiment going north be able to do this?"
Bai Dasheng consoled him: "When the battle here is over and it is connected with Sakhalin Island, the army heading north will definitely be reorganized. By that time, you will also be so powerful."
Kanda came over, looking very enthusiastic.
"Is there a war here? We can help."
Bai Dasheng couldn't stop laughing.
"The scale of the battle here is very large, and the enemies are ferocious Jianzhou people. You have not received professional training, so you cannot participate in such a battle."
When they heard that they were going to fight with the Jianzhou people, the faces of these natives changed with fear.
In fact, the Jianzhou Jurchens have created too much terror for them in recent years, and they will be frightened even if they mention it.
"Let's go. Everyone has been drifting on the boat for so long. Let's go ashore and have a good rest. Let's set off again after we calm down."
The fleet docked at Seogwipo on Jeju Island.
Nowadays, after reconstruction, it is more prosperous than ordinary towns.
The pier on the seaside was built by the Engineering Department and can dock more than 100 ships at one time. There are also 30,000 workers working here, without any delay in loading and unloading of goods.
As military mobilization progresses, more and more new troops are coming to Jeju Island, prompting the construction of various facilities.
Just outside the pier, various houses, restaurants, inns, and various shops are all available, making this the most prosperous place in Jeju Island.
Even Shen Daoxun is stationed here all year round and is unwilling to return to the government office.
The ocean-going fleet has a fixed foothold here.
Bai Dasheng asked his adjutant Duan Gongshu to accompany Lian Shanhai and others to the dormitory to rest, while he went to the Eastern Group Army headquarters.
"The natives on the Nurgandusi side have already decided to naturalize. If this trip goes well, they will all become citizens of Shandong. In this way, we will have a firm foothold in the north."
Liu Yiyuan and others were all excited when they learned about the situation in the north.
Zuo Yong even laid down on the map and marked it.
"If all the natives on Sakhalin Island surrender, then we can invest more troops there. Once we conquer Liaodong in the future, we will not only be able to operate from the Korean Peninsula, Liaodong Peninsula, and Shanhaiguan, but also have a surprise army Appearing behind the Jurchens is enough for them to drink a pot."
This huge strategic plan has been unanimously approved by everyone.
Zuo Hua stared at the sign of Heilongjiang and asked: "Where can this river lead? Is it navigable? If it can, it will be of great use."
For this question, Baidu Sheng cannot give an accurate answer.
"According to the description of the local indigenous people, this river seems to be endless, and I don't know where the source is. When Jianzhou Jurchen passed by, he just went down the river. Back then, Ishiha also arrived at Sakhalin Island by boat. Logically speaking, it should be possible. Leading to Liaodong."
In this era of war, the importance of rivers is self-evident.
Especially rivers where boats can be sailed can greatly reduce the logistical burden.
However, Sakhalin Island is thousands of miles away from Liaodong, and there are uninhabited primitive areas in between. There is no detailed information about the topography and landforms.
Liu Yiyuan recalled the current information.
"It seems that this big river cannot reach Liaodong. The Intelligence Department has conducted many inspections and explorations in Liaodong, but there are no clues. If we want to connect Liaodong, I am afraid we have to take a long land route."
Everyone nodded, thinking that this should be the case.
However, it is of great significance to be able to establish a considerable military force behind Liaodong and outflank Hou Jin's retreat.
Liu Yiyuan made a proposal.
"The Sakhalin Island side still needs to conduct a more in-depth survey of this big river to find a suitable road. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected. If it can be used in the future, it will be a great achievement."
Everyone is completely ignorant of what is going on in the upper reaches of Heilongjiang.
However, these young generals have no fear and have already begun to think about how to develop and explore.
Their enterprising spirit is already ahead of the Chinese people of this era.