When Li Siya jumped onto the boat briskly, two hours had passed since she landed. [Read the latest chapter] She was wrapped in a cloak, and after getting on the boat, she only said one sentence: "Let's go."
The oars cut through the dark sea, and the sea breeze blew in, giving her body a chill after drinking just now. She wrapped her cloak tightly around her involuntarily.
She learned a lot from the two hours in the tavern: she learned from a drunk assistant of a low-level businessman that the person who was about to arrive was a "big shot in the company" from Batavia, and then she learned from a A Dutch servant learned that this big man would also bring his family, and there would be more than one person. Then someone mentioned that there were women among the visitors, so Chief Putmans ordered a room specially designed for upper-class women, and purchased silk clothing and bedding from Fujian.
This interests Li Siya very much: there are very few women wandering on the sea these days. Although the captains of merchant ships sometimes bring their wives, most high-ranking officials do not bring their wives when they sail - sea voyages are very dangerous. , reefs, pirates, unpredictable weather and long sea routes make every voyage feel like walking on a single-plank bridge.
The specific arrival date is probably early June. After a brief stop in Da Yuan, they will continue their journey north to Japan. Lisya knew that from Batavia to Da Yuan and Japan, one could only ride the south trade wind northward in spring and summer, and then return on the north trade wind in autumn. The other party arrived in Dajiang in June, and then headed to Japan after a short stay, indicating that they were likely to return to Batavia in early October.
This shows that the visitor is only for a short-term visit, not a long-term arrival. The visitor was probably an important company official tasked with inspecting the operation of the East India Company's business offices and inspecting the accounts.
Li Siya already had an idea in her mind. This incoming East India Company inspector was an important means of completing her mission.
On an early summer night, the starry sky looks particularly bright. The Milky Way, which had become chaotic under the sky of the old time and space, is now divided into shining parts.
On the roof of the Astronomical Observatory, Zhong Xiaoying was leaning over the lens tube of the mid-heaven instrument, recording and observing the astronomical time passing through the mid-heaven.
After recording the last data, Zhong Xiaoying handed the record to her adoptive father and curiously observed the starry sky through the astronomical telescope.
"It's so beautiful!" Zhong Xiaoying looked at the beautiful starry sky and couldn't help but sigh. The starry sky seen from the astronomical telescope is brighter and more brilliant. "Father, you are amazing!"
The girl's eyes were full of admiration.
"One day we can achieve electrification, and what you see will be even more beautiful..." Zhong Lizhi said to Zhong Xiaoying: "My father will go back to Gaoshanling tomorrow to develop a new big clock. It will take a month to come back. You have to take good care of it." Take care of yourself and record astronomy every day. The Senate will send a senator and a few students to work with you, and you will know the senator. It is Uncle Yuan from Fangcaodi, he has an astronomical observation group... ..." Zhong Xiaoying nodded vigorously and said to Zhong Lishi: "The adoptive father will come back soon, and my daughter will learn from you..."
Thinking of going to Taiwan tomorrow, looking at the innocent Zhong Xiaoying. Zhong Lishi really couldn't bear to lie to her. He had to say that he was going to participate in a top-secret research study. However, if you tell Zhong Xiaoying truthfully, she will have to worry about herself - this little girl somehow knows that malaria is very serious in Taiwan. Therefore, I have been worried about my friends in the maid school sent to Taiwan with my master.
At dawn, Lingao Port woke up from its sleep after a night's sleep. This day was destined to be extremely busy. On the dock, workers were busy hoisting boxes of supplies onto the transport ships moored at the dock.
Zhong Lishi was at the berth of the transport ship nicknamed the "Spanish Prostitute" and directed the dock workers to gently lift boxes and straw bales of different sizes into the warehouse. Instruct those lavish workers to be extra "gentle" with these boxes. Because the goods contained in these boxes are none other than clock parts customized by the Taiwan region and clock regulators used for timing in Tainan.
When Dr. Chung went to Taiwan this time, he not only installed clock machines and debugged clock regulators, but also provided time services for the Tainan region. Another important task is to try to explore the South Cape in Tainan to prepare for the establishment of a lighthouse in the future. This lighthouse is of vital significance to the safety of navigation along Taiwan's coast. To this end, the Executive Committee specially dispatched Liu Zheng and other veterans of the Remote Exploration Department to go with them.
Watching more than ten boxes of goods being safely lifted into the cabin. Zhong Lishi finally let go of his hanging heart. Next, whether these treasures can be safely transported to their destination depends on the sea conditions on the road.
Zhong Lishi boarded the "Spanish Prostitute". A sailor led him to the cabin assigned to him. This is a cabin for two people. It is quite small - similar to the train sleepers of the old days. It has two double-decker bunks facing each other. However, it is considered an extra privilege on this ship with a load capacity of only 200 tons. The sailors and Soldiers can only sleep in sling bunks. Zhong Lishi's bunk was on the upper bunk.
Zhong Lishi had just put his luggage under the bed when someone pushed the door open and walked in. This person is Liu Zheng from the Remote Exploration Department. Liu Zheng has been running around all these years, and his skin is darker than that of the construction workers of the past, but his body has become stronger and stronger. As soon as he saw Zhong Li, he greeted him in his dynamite voice: "Long time no see! Dr. Zhong! We will be companions together on this journey!"
He looked around the cabin: "The condition of this ship is a little bad, but at least it is our own ship of the Remote Exploration Department. It is not easy."
"Isn't this ship still registered as the Navy?" Zhong Lishi asked. When he got on the ship, he saw the Navy's "Linte" number painted on the stern.
"The navy promised that we can use this ship at our disposal - this is very good." Liu Zheng took out a cigar, glanced at Zhong Lishi who was about to stop him, and said with a smile, "I won't smoke it. Smell it, I understand the rules on the ship."
Zhong Lishi asked: "I have a question that I haven't quite understood..."
"Just ask!"
"Why did this ship get such a nickname?"
Liu Zheng laughed after hearing this: "Everyone wants to use the transport ship, and the transportation capacity is tight. Unless it is an urgent task and a special ship can be mobilized, otherwise you can only wait for a free ship. Our ship is the only one in the entire Lingao Port that is always on call. , our exploration department doesn’t use the boat much, and it is often vacant. When in urgent need, it is always on call, and it is used for this and that. The brothers all said, ‘This boat is like a prostitute, being abused in turn’, so we took it. Such a name." After saying that, the two laughed loudly.
While they were joking, the door opened again, and Fang Jinghan came in. His poker face was also dark, leaving traces of years of working in the field. Seeing that Liu Zheng had arrived, he couldn't help but be startled and said, "Old Liu! Why are you already on the boat? Didn't my sister-in-law say she would come to see you off?"
"I don't want her to give it away. My mother-in-law and mother-in-law will have to shed tears again." Liu Zheng waved his hand, "I don't know which idiot told her that there was a native headhunter in Taiwan, and she just said with snot and tears that she wanted me to do not go……"
"You have a child, right? My wife naturally feels different." Dr. Zhong comforted her with a few words.
"Aren't I trying to expand the living space of our Han nation for the sake of my children?" Liu Zheng said seriously,
Fang Jinghan said: "Liu Da, when we go to Tainan for fieldwork this time, we have to appear friendly and approachable, so as not to alert the locals..."
Liu Zheng waved his hand impatiently and said, "I know, I know, I'm not a Nazi. As long as we are naturalized, we are a family. Otherwise," he made a beheading gesture, "I can only act as a Nazi." Let the historical term be passed down."
Zhong Lishi knew that these two people were members of the "Huaxia Society" and did not interfere much. When the topic of this field survey was discussed now - he also wanted to participate in the survey, Dr. Zhong felt that his physical fitness might not be able to withstand it.
"It's not a big problem," Liu Zheng said. "I've read a few European survey records, and the road to the South Cape is not too rough. We will bring the peasants with us. At the worst, we will ask the peasants to carry you with a sliding pole. The problem is There were many natives, and they were quite fierce. It was not until the Japanese occupation that they were all conquered."
Zhong Lishi felt that it was a bit funny to sit on a sliding pole for inspection, but if he really ran out of energy, he would have to do this. He said: "In terms of safety, we will definitely ask the dispatched troops to escort us. Just pay more attention to the methods. These natives are not completely unreasonable. Just try to pass through peacefully and get the information."
Everything is ready, and the 60th convoy fleet is ready for departure and is quietly moored at the port waiting for the order to set off. Hearing the rich bell ringing from the customs bell tower at the port, the commander-in-chief of the escort fleet issued the order to set sail. The sailor dropped the mooring rope and took in the anchor chain. The tugboats slowly towed the sailboats away from the dock one by one, and the speakers on the dock began to play "March of Warships." The soldiers and sailors accompanying the ship waved goodbye to their relatives and friends on the shore.
Zhong Lishi leaned against the side of the ship and looked at the farewell crowd. He not only thought of Zhong Xiaoying at home. At this time, a familiar shout suddenly came from the crowd. Zhong Lishi followed the sound and found Zhong Xiaoying desperately squeezing into the crowd, shouting to him, "Father! Father! Why did you lie to me!"
Zhong Lishi couldn't explain it to her for a moment, so he could only wave his hands and shout to her: "Go back! Wait for me to come back! I will definitely come back!"
While shouting, Zhong Xiaoying suddenly plunged into the sea under the breakwater. Amidst the screams, she emerged from more than ten meters away and swam towards Zhong Lishi's ship.
Zhong Lishi was in a panic and stammered: "Quick! Quick! Save people!"
The lifeboat in the harbor immediately moved over to rescue people. Zhong Xiaoying ignored it and kept swimming with the boat. Zhong Lishi sighed helplessly: "Send the signal and let her get on the boat."
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