After the test run, with full sail and fair wind, the boat can reach about 12 knots, and the installed engine will not improve the navigation much. However, the maneuverability of the ship has been greatly improved, which is good news for traversers who have no experience in operating hard sailing boats.
"At least our ship will have a great advantage in headwind conditions." Lin Shenhe summed up this advantage.
In addition to the power system, the ship also underwent a series of modifications, including installing a radio station and adding accommodation cabins. The bulkheads of the cargo hold were reinforced and several concealed compartments were modified. In addition to weapons and ammunition, it also contains Lin Shenhe's private goods, which he will use when he becomes a pirate.
Including Chuan Chuanzhong, there were a total of 25 people in the Guangzhou purchasing group. In order to guard against pirate attacks, the ship was equipped with sufficient 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 obscenity 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.
Deng Yingzhou 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 take the boat to Guangzhou and would rather take Route 6 for safety. , but since I heard that 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 went smoothly and there was no talk on the way. Five days later we arrived at the Nanchengwai Pier in Guangzhou.
The Pearl River Estuary in 1628 was not as busy with shipping as it would be in later generations. Piracy has been rampant recently, and there are rumors that Yu Junmen is going to block ships to attack Liu Laoxiang, so all foreign ships have fled. There are few ships on the Pearl River.
Lin Chuanqing has not been sleeping well these days, and this trip to Guangzhou is still somewhat risky. When he was a smuggler in the South China Sea, he saw all kinds of storms and waves, but after all, it had been a long time since he quit. Although they, the 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 giant like Liu Laoxiang be easy to mess with? Lin Chuanqing knew when he was a smuggler that it didn't matter which country's patrol boat the stowaway ship encountered. The worst he could do was that the business wouldn't work. If it encountered pirates, it would be 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 is inexperienced in sea battles, so a pirate ship with two ships can be easily dealt with, but if there are seventeen or eight pirate ships coming...
Fortunately, Liu Gang brought with him a helmsman who was familiar with the coastal route. Under his guidance, he cautiously sailed close to the coastline. Whenever he saw a suspicious ship, he sailed into the harbor to take shelter. It is already very difficult to stop and go like this. Now that I have made it to the Pearl River Estuary, I can finally have a good sleep. Thinking deeply, he looked back at Guo Yi on the other side of the railing, 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. Being entrusted with the important task of serving as the director of the Guangzhou Underground Advance Station this time 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 his status in the time-traveling group, thereby entering the upper echelons of the group. The excited Guo Yi prepared a full set of plans and plans, and ran towards the ideal new world with full hope.
Although I had been prepared for seasickness before, unexpectedly, I had planned a one- or two-day journey, but due to hiding in Tibet, I still couldn't set foot on the mainland until the fifth day. Guo Yi's face also turned from red to white, from white to 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. Everything that needs to be vomited has been vomited in the storm in the past three days. For the first time since the passive time travel, someone has the idea of seeking death...
Fortunately, the most difficult moment has passed. When sailing peacefully like this now, I can occasionally pretend to be calm and come out to breathe in the sea breeze. For him, the test after landing on 6 is far more than just seasickness. This can be regarded as a small prelude to him.
"Wharf! Wharf!" The shout of Qian Shui Xie, who was watching the battle, stirred up the whole boat. They crowded noisily to the sides of the ship and competed to feast their eyes on it. Looking from the boat, a winding green link stretches all the way to the horizon. This is the Pearl River, and in the distance is the towering Guangzhou City Wall. The surrounding residential houses and forts can be seen with the naked eye. Several small sailing boats are moored at random in the pier. To prevent pirate attacks, fences have been set up around the pier.
Stimulated by hope, everyone worked hard to dock the ship at the dock. Most of the workers working for a living on the pier were dark-skinned and thin. Seeing this group of tall and strong people who had sufficient nutrition for later generations, they all gathered around in confusion to see what was going on. Mond was the first one to jump off the boat, followed by Qian Shuixie, Zhou Weisen and others. Although everyone had dressed up as Mingren beforehand and wore false buns, they pretended not to be seen through so easily. But the habits of soldiers still made them quickly put on a vigilant posture. The two sides faced each other 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 woman with a beautiful country looking out from the boat curtain. Her towering temples seemed to be casually held on her head, but a few strands of silk were just right hanging on her slightly undulating chest. A look of indescribable and lazy beauty. The bright and charming face with oval seeds, shrouded in gauze, the crystal pink skin is as good as hibiscus compared to snow and frost. A pair of eyes full of autumn water, clear and blurred, and under the small and straight nose are pink lips as thin and tender as rose petals, which are even more plump. Every frown and every smile is full of charm, which is thrilling.
Mond and the others were stunned immediately, and the boatmen were so confused that they flew to nowhere. Their eyes were open and their mouths were wide open, and two lines of harrass flowed unconsciously. At this time, 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: "The women at home are causing trouble, please forgive me." After that, he drove the beauty back to the cabin to avoid further chaos.
This beauty is the secret final weapon of the famous intelligence team. Pepei, codenamed "Miss P", her true gender is classified as top secret. Pepei's dressing up skills are among the best in modern times. During the journey on the ship, everyone has been fascinated by his dazzling transformation from lolita to young lady to royal sister. Now that it appears again, even Mond and others who thought they had immunity are still unable to resist, which shows the depth of their 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 as planned and build a frontline intelligence stronghold. It will be put on the agenda soon. However, 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 the right time 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 work of establishing an advance station, Guo Yi is solely responsible for it.
"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. People will stay on the boat for now."
"I'll go back to the house first, and then take a sedan and mule cart to take everyone to the house to relax for a while. Bei Wei recognizes 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.
Everyone made plans, and after a little rectification, Xiao Zishan, protected by the special forces and the North American second team, entered Guangzhou City.
Xiaozishan was a return visit to the old place, which was a bit familiar. Others were completely curious. Most of them had never even been to Lingao County. Now they suddenly came to the most prosperous commercial city in South China at that time. To describe it, they were dazzled. How appropriate.
However, now is not the time for sightseeing. Back at the house on Weifu Street, the steward Sun Chang and the Gao family who stayed at the house kept everything as usual. They were 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 was also opened in the garden and many vegetables were planted.
