After the test run, it was found that under full sail and smooth wind, the speed of the ship can reach about 12 knots. Installing the engine will not increase the speed much. However, the maneuverability of the ship has been greatly improved, which is not suitable for traversers who have no experience in operating hard sailing boats.
That's good news.
"At least our ship will have a great advantage in headwind situations." Lin Shenhe summed up this advantage.
In addition to the power system, the ship also underwent a series of modification measures, including installing radio stations and adding residential cabins. The bulkheads of the cargo hold were reinforced and several concealed cabins were modified. In addition to weapons and ammunition, Lin Shenhe's personal equipment was also installed inside.
Goods, used when preparing to appear as a pirate.
Including Chuan Chuanzhong, there were a total of twenty-five people in the Guangzhou purchasing group. In order to guard against pirate attacks, the ship was fully stocked with weapons and ammunition, as well as a lot of dry food, water, money and various supplies.
On November 1, 1628, a sunny day on the sixth day of October in the first year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, the third-class transport ship "Dengyingzhou" set sail and anchored, setting off from Bopu and sailing towards the sunny sea.
This majestic-sounding "third-class transport ship landing in Yingzhou" is purely the lust of a group of naval forces with strong plots. As for why it is a "third-class transport ship" instead of second-class or fourth-class, only they know.
Dengyingzhou picked up Liu Gang at Lantern Corner in Xuwen. This small salt merchant also brought a few bodyguards and other figures. He originally refused to go to Guangzhou by boat, preferring to take the safer land route.
But since I heard that the shorthairs have sharp firearms, I probably have no fear. It’s just a pity that I didn’t see the legendary big iron ship.
The journey was smooth and there was no talking on the way. Five days later we arrived at the Nanchengwai Pier in Guangzhou.
In 1628, the Pearl River Estuary was not as busy with shipping as it was in later generations. Recently, pirates were rampant, and there were rumors that Yu Junmen was going to block ships to attack Liu Laoxiang. All foreign ships fled. There were very few ships on the Pearl River.
Lin Chuanqing has not been sleeping well these days. This trip to Guangzhou is still somewhat risky. He was a smuggler in the South China Sea and saw all kinds of storms and waves, but after all, it has been a long time since he quit. Although they are
A group of North American helmsmen are always ready to find opportunities to make a profit at sea. But he is also most afraid of encountering pirate ships: How can a sea pirate like Liu Laoxiang be easy to mess with? Lin Chuanqing knew it when he was a smuggler.
It doesn't matter which country's patrol boat the ferry encounters. The worst that can happen is that the business won't work. If it encounters pirates, it's all over.
Once they encounter Liu Xiang's pirate ship, the lives of the people on the ship will all depend on the dozens of guns and two newly installed diesel engines. Everyone has no experience in sea battles, so it is easy to deal with a pirate ship with two ships.
A group of seventeen or eighteen ships...
Fortunately, Liu Gang brought with him a helmsman who was familiar with the coastal route. Under his guidance, he carefully sailed along the coastline. Whenever he saw a suspicious ship, he sailed into the harbor to avoid it. It was already very difficult to stop and go like this.
Now that I have reached the Pearl River Estuary, I can finally have a good sleep. Thinking of the depths, I looked back at Guo Yi on the other side of the boat rail, and couldn't help but smile again.
For Guo Yi, the five-day sea journey was full of hardships. Since he was transferred to the security team to do prisoner interrogation and screening work, his life has gained some new hope. This time he was entrusted with the important task of serving as the Guangzhou Underground Advance Station.
Webmaster is a qualitative leap for him personally - he has been recognized. Although this task is full of risks, high risks also mean high rewards - he will use his professional knowledge to quickly improve himself
After passing through the group's status and thus entering the upper echelon of the group, the excited Guo Yi prepared a full set of plans and plans, and ran towards the ideal new world with great hope.
Although he had been prepared for seasickness before, unexpectedly, he had not been able to set foot on land by the fifth day due to hiding in Tibet. Guo Yi's face also turned from red to white, and from white to white.
Green, from green to black... He never knew that he was seasick - obviously this 78-ton wooden ship is not the same thing as a thousand-ton ship. All the things that need to be vomited have been lost in the wind and waves in the past three days.
After vomiting up all his energy, someone had the idea of seeking death for the first time since he was passively traveling...
Fortunately, the most difficult moment has passed. During such a peaceful voyage, he can occasionally pretend to be calm and come out to breathe in the sea breeze. For him, the test after landing is far more than just seasickness. This is also considered a nightmare.
A small prelude given to him by Ming Zhong.
"Wharf! Wharf!" The shouts of Qianshui Association in the Lookout stirred up the whole boat, and they crowded noisily to the sides of the ship to feast their eyes on it. Looking from the boat, a winding green link stretched all the way.
Stretching towards the horizon, this is the Pearl River, and in the distance is the majestic Guangzhou City Wall. The residential houses and fortresses scattered around can be seen with the naked eye. There are several small sailing boats moored at random in the pier to prevent pirate attacks.
Fences have been put up around the pier.
Stimulated by the hope of landing, everyone struggled to dock the boat to the pier. Most of the people working for a living on the pier were dark-skinned and thin. Seeing this group of people who looked tall and strong due to adequate nutrition, they all gathered around to look at them in confusion.
After all, Mond was the first to jump off the boat, followed by Qian Shuixie, Zhou Weisen and others. Although everyone had dressed up like Mingren in advance and had fake hair buns, so that they would not be seen through so easily.
The habits of soldiers still made them quickly put up a vigilant posture. The two sides faced off in such a strange atmosphere...
"Why haven't you landed yet? What are you waiting for?" A voice came from the back of the cabin.
Everyone looked back and saw a beautiful lady with a beautiful country face opening the boat curtain to look out. Her towering temples seemed to be casually pulled up on her head, but a few strands of her hair were just right hanging on her slightly undulating chest.
, dressed in an indescribable lazy beauty. A bright and moving oval face, shrouded in light gauze, the crystal pink skin is as good as snow and frost, even better than hibiscus. A pair of autumn water, clear and blurred, under the small and straight Qiong nose
The pink red lips, as thin as rose petals, are even more plump. Every frown and smile are full of charm, which is thrilling.
Mond and others were stunned immediately, and the boatmen were so confused that they flew to nowhere. They opened their eyes and opened their mouths, and two lines of harrass flowed unconsciously.
Even if they were killed with one knife, there would probably be no reaction.
At this time, there was a cough in the cabin, and it was Guo Yi who came out. He cupped his hands in a seasoned manner and said: "There are many women in the family who are disturbing me. I hope you will forgive me." After that, he drove the beauty back to the cabin to avoid further chaos.
This beauty is the secret final battle weapon of the famous intelligence team. Pepei, codenamed "Miss P", whose true gender is classified as top secret. Pepei's dressing up skills are also among the best in modern times. During the journey on the ship,
Everyone has long been fascinated by his dazzling transformation from lolita to shota to royal sister. Now that he appears again, even Mond and others who thought they had immunity are still unable to resist, which shows the depth of his skills.
In the cabin, Guo Yi scolded: "Miss P, I hope you can understand that although you are directly assigned by the Intelligence and Data Team of the Executive Committee, after all, I am the person in charge of the Guangdong Advance Station and have the authority to coordinate. I hope you don't
Create difficulties for our overall operation." Guo Yi understood that pepei is the most important secret weapon in this Guangzhou operation, but it cannot affect the implementation of the overall plan in any case, so it is necessary to remind him again.
Pepei smiled and said: "Why are you so serious? I didn't expect those natives to be so easy to deal with. It's a bit of a waste of my skills." Guo Yi thought for a while and said: "Now we will build an intelligence station and a frontline intelligence stronghold as planned.
It will also be put on the agenda soon, but whether it is a restaurant or an inn, we still have some problems with manpower. But I will try to solve it. Before that, I hope you can stay on the ship to avoid any mistakes. After all, this kind of
It's not appropriate for you to come forward." Pepei smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.
Xiao Zishan said: "Now let's discuss the actions after landing." He is the leader of the purchasing group, but he is only responsible for contacting Gao Zhi and purchasing various items needed by the industrial sector. As for the establishment of the advance station, Guo Yi has full authority
Responsible.
"Let's split up. Commissioner Xiao, go talk to Gao Ju and Shopkeeper Sun about cooperation. After all, you are acquaintances. I plan to ask Liu Gang to take me with Lao Yan and the others to take a look at the market in Guangzhou and make plans for opening a store. Others
We will stay on the boat for now."
"I'll go back to the house first, and then send a sedan and mule cart to take everyone to the house to relax for a while. Bei Wei knows Sun Chang, so let him lead the team." Xiao Zishan knew that this group of people had been depressed for five or six days on the boat.
Staying on the boat might cause some trouble, so Bei Wei was left to calm the scene.
After everyone made plans, Xiao Zishan marched towards Guangzhou City under the protection of the special forces and the North American second-line troops.
Xiaozishan is a return visit to the old place, which is a bit familiar. Others are completely curious. Most of them have never been to Lingao County. Now they suddenly come to the most prosperous commercial city in South China at that time. To describe it, they are dazzled.
How appropriate.
However, now is not the time for sightseeing. Back at the house on Weifu Street, the housekeeper Sun Chang and the Gao family who stayed at the house kept everything as usual. They were all very happy to see their master back. In the more than a year since they left,
The house has been renovated: the courtyard walls and revetments have been renovated, the rubble has been cleared, and the houses have been repaired. A vegetable garden has also been planted in the garden, and many vegetables have been planted.