Li Huamei, who found nothing, came out of Simida's place and walked towards the dock in boredom - since she couldn't get any news for the time being, she might as well go back to the ship and check the ship carefully to see what areas could be improved.
She has long been curious about the Australians' ship modification technology: many old and broken ships, once they fall into their hands, will become very beautiful when put into use again, and the ship's maneuverability and speed will be great.
improvement.
But these "magic modifications" are only available on their own ships. Outsiders can't get these modifications no matter how much they pay. Now that she has joined the group, she is considered "one of her own". No matter what the Southeast Asian company does,
There was nothing wrong with her requesting to modify the ship - not to mention she was willing to pay for it herself.
For people like her who make a living at sea all year round, the boat is not only a simple means of transportation, but also a place where her life is entrusted. The condition of the boat often determines everything at critical times. Therefore, she has never been stingy with money in the maintenance and repair of the boat.
of.
She was thinking in her mind, first of all, install the steering wheel. This device that can change the direction with just one turn is so easy to use and much more flexible than the rudder stock. Then there is the sail system. The Australians seem to use the same system as the Europeans.
The hybrid sail rigs used by Chinese people are different, and their wind efficiency is much higher than that of ordinary ships.
Of course, the most important thing is to get more Australian cannons - she has long been interested in the thick and short carronade cannons. The 48-pound shells fired can deal a devastating blow to enemy ships. Although
It is not as good as the best cannons of the Australians, but with this installed on the Hangzhou, it is invincible at sea except for the Australians.
The other is to equip your sailors with a batch of Nanyang-style rifles. The rate of fire and accuracy of these rifles are eye-catching - especially in gang battles, if your own men have such weapons, they will be able to attack the enemy's matchlocks.
Guns and even better flintlock rifles have overwhelming advantages - she still doesn't dare to hope to get the kind of rifle used by the Fubo Army.
But when I asked about it at the shipyard, I was told that there was no time to accept her business at the moment, even if she was a ship owned by a Southeast Asian company. If she modified the ship for an urgent purpose, she would have to ask the company to make a report for her, so that she could
Include the modification of the Hangzhou in the shipyard's production plan.
Li Huamei's consistent thinking is that as long as she brings silver coins, there is nothing she can't do. She was defeated in front of the planned economy for the first time, and she was very unaccustomed to it.
In desperation, I had no choice but to go to the Southeast Asia company's office for help.
"You came just in time." The female clerk said happily. "I turned out to be looking for you too. The Hangzhou does not need to be modified for the time being. Here is an order from you: in three days you will command the Hangzhou to transport a batch of goods to Kaohsiung."
"What?!" Li Huamei was still thinking about renovating the ship, but she didn't expect that a job would be offered to her immediately, "Are you going to Kaohsiung?"
"Yes. Let's go to Kaohsiung." The clerk took out a document bag and said, "This is the voyage mission book and the nautical chart. Please keep them carefully. You must return them after the mission is completed."
Li Huamei knows Kaohsiung - she has been to Damuan many times in the past. She knows that Kaohsiung is on the coast not far from the Dutch port of Damuan, and was originally called a dog-fighting place.
"Understood, I'll leave early tomorrow morning -" Since the Australians already have something to do for her, it's better for her to be more positive.
"No, no," the female clerk quickly stopped her, "vessels are assigned voyages, and you must sail according to the time specified in the task book. You cannot sail without permission - otherwise it will be a serious violation of discipline. When working for the chiefs, you must abide by the rules.
.You cannot act without permission.”
Li Huamei was educated by a female clerk in a Southeast Asian company before she escaped: This feeling is really bad. She, a free and free person, now feels as if she has been caught in a net.
There are so many restrictions, you need documents when you open your mouth, and you need to fill out forms when you shut up. Everything is regulated and even less free than under the hands of a young lady.
Li Huamei couldn't help but sigh: Eat people's food and be controlled by others. This Australian's seafood porridge is not so delicious, and there are too many rules - if it weren't for her sister's whereabouts, she would really be reluctant to come here as an undercover agent.
I recall that in the pubs in Macau, the "young men" of the navy wanted to recruit themselves to be captains and wanted to show off their wealth. Compared with the appearance of the Australians in recent years, the Australians have been turned upside down in the past few years. There is already a vague South China.
His identity as the Overlord of the Sea - he probably no longer exists in their eyes.
If she had accepted the conditions and became their captain, maybe she would be a famous big shot here now. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh.
Since she already has a specific mission, and she can't modify the ship right now, she might as well take advantage of these three days to find her sister first - anyway, she already has an ID card, and there will no longer be any obstacles to her going anywhere in Lingao.
By the way, find yourself a place to live - she no longer wants to live in her own business building.
She had been to Dongmen City several times before, and it was the first time she went there by herself and at ease, under the condition of being accompanied by someone to entertain her.
However, she was somewhat unaccustomed to this "naturalized civilian uniform". Although her skirts had always been shorter for the convenience of fighting at sea, she still wore pants on the street like a horse racer.
She still felt a little "humiliated" when she was dangling - no matter whether it was the Ming Dynasty or the Portuguese in Macau, no serious woman dressed like this.
Therefore, she would unconsciously pull the hem of her uniform, as if trying to make it function as a skirt in vain.
The road leading to Dongmen City has been widened. The slow-moving ox carts that were common in the past have now become less common. There are more horse-drawn carriages of various types running on the road - two-wheeled, four-wheeled, and passenger-carrying.
, transporting goods. The sound of bells under the necks of the pulling horses can be heard everywhere. Although the quality of the horses is not very good, Li Huamei was surprised by the number of horses here. In the whole of South China, it is generally difficult to see horses.
There are public carriages to Dongmen City at the transportation terminal in Bopu. All the ox-carts have been stopped because they are too slow. But she has long wanted to try the "fire" that can pull the carriage by herself despite the black smoke.
"wheeled cart". Speaking of which, Australian cars and boats seem to emit black smoke, can run on their own without oxen and horses, and are extremely powerful.
Li Huamei boarded the "Lingao Metro" from Bopu to Dongmen City. She knew that Lingao, the most prosperous and lively place in Dongmen City, would not fail to show up here if her sister worked as an errand for the Australians.
The fare of the urban railway is very cheap, so the train is crowded with farmers and vendors carrying vegetables, chickens, ducks and various goods. Li Huamei bought a second-class ticket. Although it is also an open car, the ticket price is half that of the third-class ticket.
The carriage was much emptier, and the carriage was further away from the black smoke at the front. The people riding in the second-class carriage were all workers and staff wearing the uniforms of naturalized citizens like her, and occasionally there were a few "officials" with four pockets. They
In Lingao, they belong to a group with a relatively high income level.
The small train was running briskly on the wrought iron track. Li Huamei sat in the back seat, where she could not only enjoy the scenery, but also be far away from the black smoke that drifted from time to time.
Looking around, the surroundings are green. Dotted with many red and white brick houses. There used to be a large area of desolate wilderness along the way from Bopu to Dongmen City. Now many new settlements have been built along the road.
and farm.
The fields on both sides of the Wenlan River have flat terrain, convenient irrigation, and are particularly suitable for growing rice. They have been the main agricultural production area of Lingao since ancient times. However, due to the lack of water conservancy facilities and the scarcity of labor, most of the land has not been developed. These days
With the continuous development of the Agricultural Committee in 2016, much land has been converted into standardized farmland, and multiple intensively managed state-owned farms have been established. They are cultivated by immigrants from the mainland who are placed in standard villages - they are no longer ordinary homesteaders or farmers.
Tenants are agricultural workers under the Committee of Agriculture.
Many people who are full of pioneering spirit and good at farm work, whether they are landowners or refugees, have received the support of Tiandihe and run private farms of different sizes. All these large and small farms have been conducted to a certain extent in accordance with the standardized farmland standards of the Council of Agriculture.
The renovation, channels, roads, sluices, barns, stables, woods... are all neat and uniform, reflecting a unique modern beauty.
The small train puffed out black smoke and white gas, running in this beautiful field. A sea breeze blew by, blowing away the smell of coal smoke, and the breeze brushed her cheeks, making her feel relaxed and happy. This picturesque scenery is what Australians
Just like they built a speedboat capable of sailing across the four seas on the originally deserted Bobu Beach - it is full of incredible things.
What magical magic have they mastered that can transform everything into magic and turn stones into gold? Li Huamei used to be full of curiosity about the Australians, but now she is full of reverence. So much so that she has become less disgusted with her undercover mission.
Woke up.
She got off the bus at Dongmen City Station. Dongmen City has expanded into a large-scale market. In terms of scale and population, it has far exceeded Lincheng Town, the original location of Lingao County. And it is constantly expanding along the
As both sides of the Wenlan River expand southward, it seems that it won't be long before the entire Lingao County is annexed.
Li Huamei stood on the busy streets of Dongmen City, feeling at a loss. Where could she go to find her sister in this crowd? She couldn't even think of what to ask. Everyone here looked good.
Sex in a hurry. Where will my sister be? (To be continued...)