In the second year of Jianwu of Song Dynasty, West Africa, New Guangzhou Bay.
Since the Song Navy landed here four years ago and began to immigrate and colonize, four full years have passed and this has become the most important port of the Song Dynasty in West Africa.
Three years ago, thousands of immigrants from the Song Dynasty spent a year to connect the waterways of the bay and the inner lake, giving the ships of the Song Dynasty a good harbor to berth, and allowing the boats of the Song Dynasty to go upstream northward and reach the inland. .
After four years of reclamation and construction, New Guangzhou City already had more than 300,000 Song Dynasty immigrants, with a reclamation area of more than 1 million acres. Ironworks and smelting plants were built in the western mountains and central mountains respectively, mainly producing gold. There are countless fish species along the coast and in the lakes, which can be caught at will. In addition to South Africa, this is already one of the most important ports of the Song Navy in Africa.
The wide and smooth roads, the four-wheel carriages running back and forth, trash cans, sewers, public toilets, sidewalks, green belts, buildings and city walls full of oriental charm, everything is the same as that of the Song Dynasty, as if carved from the same mold.
It's not like Cape Storm, with its daunting winds and huge waves; here it's calm, with huge fir trees lining the coastline, and the scenery is pleasant. On the inland side of the lake, among the lush trees, there are Song manor houses with oriental charm mixed in, forming a beautiful scenery of New Guangzhou Bay.
The mountains in the distance are lush and lush, the water on the coast is rippling, the sea breeze is gentle, and it is warm as spring all year round. Living among it is comfortable and comfortable. Escaped from the intrigues and intrigues of the Song Dynasty, the beautiful West African coast became the promised land for many powerful, wealthy businessmen and scholars of the Song Dynasty.
Entering New Guangzhou City, the broad and neat north-south long streets run through the whole city. The government office is located in the north of the city, and the garrison office is also located here. The East Market is the main commercial district and center of economic activities in the city. There are many shops where daily necessities such as salt, oil, vinegar, sauce, clothes, candles, cakes and medicine are gathered here. It is the most lively place in the city.
Nina comes to the city every few days, and each time she brings some dried fish to exchange for some necessities of rice, grain, oil and salt. Sometimes she also buys some Song people’s items, especially some Song people’s pastries and snacks, which are full of sweetness. She liked it very much.
Sometimes she was very envious. It would be great if she could go to the Song Dynasty's manor.
There are also those women from the Song Dynasty, all of them are luxuriously dressed, neat and beautiful, like gods in the sky.
When the tribal nobles ruled here in the past, although they could barely eat enough, they had no clothes to wear, the house was in dilapidation, and several brothers and sisters in the family died of illness, and none of them reached adulthood. The original town was dirty everywhere, with human and animal excrement everywhere, and the smell was terrible. Every time she changed things, she left in a hurry, not wanting to stay here for a moment longer.
Moreover, the soldiers in the town are also very fierce, domineering, bullying good and afraid of evil, and often bully lowly poor people like them for no reason. But they could only swallow their anger. In recent years, young men and women in the tribe have often disappeared, and the reason has never been known.
Ever since Song Jun came here, things are different now.
The new city that was built is tall and solid, and the ground is flat and clean. Stepping on it with bare feet will not hurt your feet, and your feet will not be injured.
Although the soldiers of the Song Army looked mighty, they were polite to the common people and never bullied them. When there was a dispute in the city, the punishment was fair, but their hearts were much more stable than before.
The public security in and outside the city is stable, the streets are clean and orderly, and business is booming. Everything is available in the market at reasonable prices, especially daily necessities such as grain and cloth. As long as everyone works well, they can have enough to eat and clothing to wear.
And since the Song Army arrived here, they learned that the missing men and women of the tribe were caused by the collusion between the nobles of the tribe and the "European" nobles to sell the men and women of the tribe to Europe as slaves. The Song army captured those nobles, and the disappearance of the tribe's population came to an end.
Nina bought rice and came out of the rice store and happened to meet a group of Song soldiers patrolling the street.
"Hello, General Song!"
Song, the team leader, had met Nina several times. He was young, handsome, and kind-hearted. Nina quickly said hello to Song Jiaren in slightly fluent Chinese.
Nina is smart and often meets and deals with people from the Song Dynasty. Over the past few years, she has no problem communicating in ordinary Chinese.
"Nina, are you alone? No one is coming with you?"
Song Jiaren got off the horse with a gentle expression.
A little girl of eleven or twelve years old, carrying so much food on her back, her waist was bent, her bare feet were black and scarred, and it made her feel distressed to look at her.
"No, I came alone!"
Nina put down the rice bag, still a little embarrassed.
Her father and brother are both mining in Song Shang's mines and are not at home. She is the eldest child in the family now, so of course she is the one who goes out to buy things.
Riding in those carriages was too expensive and she wouldn't bear it.
"Nina, here are two pairs of shoes and some pairs of socks for you."
Song Jiaren glanced at Nina's bare feet, took a cloth bag from his horse, and gave it to her.
"Deng Hui, use my horse to send Nina and the food back, and patrol along the way."
Song Jiaren turned around and said to Song Jun beside him.
It was too difficult for the little girl to carry such a heavy load for dozens of miles.
"Thank you General!"
Nina's face turned red and she thanked Song Jiaren.
When I grow up in the future, it would be great if I could marry a Song general like Song Jiaren. It's a pity that Song people and local people don't intermarry, I can only think about it.
"General, Chen Zhaohui and Han Zhengfang are about to board the ship."
Nina was sent away, the sergeant said softly.
"These two guys! It's really..."
Song Jiaren shook his head and reached out to stop a four-wheel carriage on the street.
"Deng Hua, continue patrolling the streets! Chen Gang, come with me to the pier!"
Song Jiaren and the sergeant who spoke got on the carriage and headed towards the dock outside the city.
"General, those two boys are responsible for themselves. Maybe it will be better if they go back."
In the carriage, Chen Gang carefully advised Song Jiaren, who was frowning.
Chen Zhaohui is Song Jiaren's cousin and a soldier of the Song Army stationed in the garrison. He and another sergeant, Han Zhengfang, were sent back home because they had an affair with a local woman and had offspring.
The immigration area explicitly stipulates that intermarriage between Song people and local indigenous people is prohibited to avoid losing control of the immigration area. Military personnel, in particular, are even more harsh. Chen Zhaohui and Han Zhengfang could not control themselves and violated military regulations, so they had to take off their military uniforms and be sent back to their hometowns.
"Our navy in the Song Dynasty has strict military discipline. Once violated, there will be no room for reversal. These two boys don't know how to love themselves, and their futures will be ruined!"
Song Jiaren hated that iron could not become steel, so he said it with a dark face.
The garrison's two-year garrison renewal will expire early next year. Who knew something like this would happen.
However, the Song army was stationed in the local area, the Song people were cultivating the area, and the local women wanted to marry the Song people. These young Song Army soldiers are more popular. No wonder some people can't control themselves.
"General, don't worry, it's okay to go back. The Song Dynasty is now strong and easy to find, and life will definitely be easy. General, don't worry."
Chen Gang advised his superior. In fact, he and Chen Zhaohui have a good relationship, and he feels sorry for them.
"It's something that doesn't live up to expectations! I hope so."
Song Jiaren suddenly raised his head and looked at Chen Gang seriously.
"You kid, remember this! If you break military rules and mess around with the local aborigines, be careful I'll skin you!"
On a ship in the port, Chen Zhaohui and Han Zhengfang stood on the deck, looking at the vast sea in trance.
"It's so embarrassing to go back like this!"
The dark and thin Chen Zhaohui looked confused and couldn't help but murmur.
"His Niang has bad luck. Who can blame him?"
Han Zhengfang was tall and mighty, and he couldn't help but say something resentful.
Chen Zhaohui's face was gloomy and he slammed the railing.
"It was you who held me back. If not for this, how could I have taken off my military uniform? Now that he has been sent back to the country, I have nothing left?"
"Now you are blaming me. Why didn't you say anything when you were happy? You have nothing and I am the same. Who are you blaming?"
Han Zhengfang was depressed and tit for tat made Chen Zhaohui suddenly angry.
"Are you still reasonable? Do you believe that I will beat you?"
"Hit me? Try it!"
"Fuck you Niang!"
After a fierce fight, the two were separated by the others and calmed down. The two leaned against the side of the boat, their noses and faces were bruised, and they smiled at each other.
"Old Han, what are you going to do when you go back? Ah..."
While talking, he accidentally pulled the wound on his mouth, and Chen Zhaohui couldn't help but grin.
"My father-in-law is engaged in overseas trade, so I will go sailing with him. I haven't been to Korea yet, so I just want to have a look."
Han Zhengfang straightened his disheveled hair and asked with one black eye:
"Old Chen, what about you? Are you going to be the young shopkeeper of your restaurant?"
"What kind of restaurant doesn't have a shopkeeper? It's just a small tea shop. If your boat shop needs manpower, consider me when the time comes."
"That's a great relationship! When the time comes, let's go to Korea together and find a few Korean beauties, and no one will care about us anymore!"
"You kid, think it over."
The two of them fell silent as they talked.
No one cares about it now, but are they willing?
"what is that?"
"what is that?"
While the two were talking, the side of the boat was full of people, pointing and pointing at the distance. The two stood up one after another, squeezed into the crowd, and looked towards the sea together.
On the sea, dozens of large and small ships came into view. The ships were all soft sails, and on them were all kinds of men in strange clothes, some with red hair and blond hair, and many with dark skin. They were holding sharp knives and shouting wildly. It was like discovering a treasure and heading towards the bay.
"pirate!"
Chen Zhaohui saw it so clearly that he couldn't help shouting.
There are so many pirates on the coast of West Africa. This is the first time I have seen so many pirate ships.
"Where are our naval warships?"
Han Zhengfang couldn't help but looked towards the harbor. A dozen Song Army warships were sailing out, lazily sailing towards the mouth of the bay.
"These guys are too trusting!"
Han Zhengfang couldn't help but glanced at the fort at the mouth of the bay.
As everyone watched, the pirate warship had sailed near the port. Under the sun, the ferocious faces of the pirates were clearly visible. They looked at the big ship in the bay and gesticulated with excitement beyond words.
Everyone on the ship was in shock. The forts in the bay were filled with smoke, loud thunder-like noises were heard, and shells were raining down on the pirate warships. Blocks of wood were flying randomly on the several leading pirate ships, and blood and flesh were flying all over the ship immediately, and the ship was full of holes.
The artillery kept roaring, and pirate ships continued to be hit. Amidst the raging gunfire, the surviving pirate ships turned around and fled eastward. Following the Song Army warships out of the harbor, they fired continuously and followed the pirate ships that fled in a hurry.
There was a cheer on the boat, and Chen Zhaohui and Han Zhengfang couldn't help but clap along with them, both of them feeling enlightened.
The Song Navy was invincible, and these European pirates chose the wrong target. Maybe it won't be long before the Song Navy's navy will invade Europe.
However, what does this have to do with them?
