The fishing boat continued to set sail. The purpose of fishing for snow crabs in the Sea of Okhotsk had been completed, and Ye Yuan did not intend to stay in this cold sea.
The fishing boat sailed towards the southeast. All the crew members wanted to discuss the silver coins that Ye Yuan had just salvaged, but Yu Hongbo stopped them.
During the voyage, Ye Yuan did not continue to use his senses to detect the fish in the water, but allowed the crew to drag a few nets on their own.
Although the harvest is not much, it is not bad, which shows that there is still a lot of fish in this sea area.
Ye Yuan was sitting on the deck admiring the sea view. Gong Hongzhuang came over and said to Ye Yuan embarrassedly:
"Boss, how many days do we have until we return?"
Ye Yuan looked at the fat chef in surprise. In Ye Yuan's impression, didn't these navy stay at sea all year round? Why are you thinking about returning to shore after only being out for a few days?
Gong Hongzhuang saw Ye Yuan's doubts and explained:
"It's not that I want to go back. The vegetables we brought out are almost used."
Only then did Ye Yuan realize that he used to take his mechanical crew with him when he went to sea. Although they ate, they all ate the same thing, so there were not many vegetables on board each time.
On the contrary, high-energy foods such as meat will bring a lot of food, but this time it is different. It is also my fault that I forgot to explain it to Ding Yi, who is responsible for the supply.
Many people may ask, is there no problem if you don’t eat vegetables for a few days, but on a ship, vegetables are not only vegetables, but also an important food that supplements vitamin C in the body.
In the earliest days of sailing, due to storage and preservation considerations, most ships on long voyages carried cured meat and dried meat.
There were few fresh vegetables and fruits, and coupled with a lack of fresh water, many sailors suffered from sepsis.
Sepsis is a very scary disease on a ship. It is usually accompanied by multiple abscesses and the longer course is called sepsis.
If sepsis is not controlled quickly, it can develop from the primary infection site to other parts of the body, causing metastatic abscesses.
Abscesses can occur on the surface of the brain, causing meningitis, on the lining surrounding the heart, causing pericarditis, on the lining of the heart, causing endocarditis, in the bone marrow, causing osteomyelitis, and on the lining of the heart, causing osteomyelitis. of joints, causing joint pain or arthritis.
Eventually, abscesses can form anywhere in the body due to the accumulation of pus, and in severe cases, septic shock and migratory lesions may occur.
Later, through generations of exploration, it was discovered that this was caused by a lack of vitamin C. Eat more fresh oranges and lemons to effectively prevent it.
However, these problems rarely occur in China. Although it cannot be said that the Chinese people are completely unaffected by sepsis on long voyages, due to the advanced shipbuilding technology of ancient China and the Chinese national characteristics, the ancient Chinese people were indeed troubled by sepsis. is the lowest.
Ancient China's shipbuilding technology has long been ahead of the world and can build large ships with excellent performance.
The larger the ship, the more space it can use. The Chinese took full advantage of the ship's size to plant vegetables and raise livestock on board.
For example, there are a large number of flower pots on the ship for growing fresh vegetables such as ginger, garlic sprouts, and green onions, and rabbits and other livestock are also bred to provide fresh meat.
Moreover, the Chinese have a unique secret that is not available in foreign countries - soy products.
During the long voyage, the crew would turn the soybeans they carried into tofu, soy milk, or sprouts. These soy products fully ensure the supply of vitamins.
Although Ye Yuan said there were a lot of fruits and vegetables in the space, he couldn't just take them out, right?
The crew members with diving ability have already recognized it, and there is no problem in showing it a little bit, but the secret of this space cannot be exposed, and it is impossible for Ye Yuan to just take out the vegetables.
Ye Yuan knew that he had wrongly blamed Gong Hongzhuang, and said to him apologetically:
"Well, it's my fault. I used to have a small number of people on the ship, so these purchases were enough. Now that I have more people, I'll leave these purchases to you next time."
After Gong Hongzhuang left, Ye Yuan took out the chart and looked at his specific location.
Now the fishing boats are sailing away from the Sea of Okhotsk. The nearest island should be the Ten Thousand Birds Islands. It seems that they can only go there for supplies.
Adjust the course and head towards the Ten Thousand Birds Islands.
The Wandiao Islands are a natural barrier in the southeastern part of the Sea of Okhotsk and a maritime channel between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean. Their strategic position is very important.
Wanniao Islands are rich in resources and strategically located. Located at the intersection of cold and warm currents, it is rich in aquatic products and has developed fisheries. It is one of the three famous fishing grounds in the world.
Kunashir Island produces large crabs and sea cucumbers, and Etozu Island is a whaling base and is also rich in underground minerals. However, what is more eye-catching is the "golden waterway" of the four islands.
The nearby waters are one of the shortcuts for Saudi Arabia to enter and exit the North Pacific. It is also the only way for Saudi Arabia to travel to and from Kamchatka, Chukotka and various ports in North America.
The four islands have many natural harbors. These harbors are wide and deep and can accommodate large ships all year round.
The more famous ones are Xiegudan Port on Sedan Island, Nianyin Port and Tianning Port on Danguan Bay on Chotu Island.
The majority of residents on the Mantiao Islands are Ainu people, who are mainly engaged in fishing and forestry.
The southern island has a lot of fodder and can develop animal husbandry, while the northern part is only suitable for hunting pigs. Cultivated land is suitable for growing potatoes and vegetables.
The main economic center is Kurilsk. The Ainu people were called "Hairy People" in the fifth century AD because they were characterized by darker skin, thick, long, and wavy hair, a lot of hair on their faces and bodies, and a short stature. The height of an adult man About 1.6 meters.
Their faces have European features, their language bears no resemblance to that of the neighboring peoples and countries, and the men have red beards.
The Ainu people have very interesting festivals and sacrificial activities, the most famous of which is the "Bear Festival". They like to use chisels to carve animals, especially the image of bears, on peeled logs. The Japanese call it "Ainu" carving".
The Ainu people have rich cultural heritage, are good at embroidery, and love to dance.
They composed many poems and passed them down from generation to generation based on their memories.
There are some long narrative poems in the Ainu language that have been handed down from history. They are so rich in content that it takes a long time to recite them.
The Ainu people have their own language - Ainu, which is an independent language. In addition to the Ainu people in the world, only the Eskimos and the American Indians use the cohesive language.
Ye Yuan's fishing boat sailed into Etortor Island, the largest island in the Mantori Islands.
Etorupo Island is 200 kilometers long, about 30 kilometers wide, and covers an area of 3139km².
The terrain is steep and mountainous, the fishery is developed, and it is a whaling base. There are more than 10 bays on the island, all of which can berth large ships. Danguan Bay on the southeast coast was the Japanese naval base during World War II.
After completing the relevant entry procedures, Ye Yuan ordered Gong Hongzhuang and Yu Hongbo to replenish the fishing boats.
