The sky suddenly darkened, huge dark clouds pressed down, and the black water rolled and made waves.
The big treasure ship heaved slightly, and the huge and heavy ballast stones allowed the treasure ship to withstand the fierce storm. However, the big fortune ship heaved more, like a flat boat, rocking helplessly.
Click!
Lightning split the dark world, and heavy rain fell.
Luo Guanying ordered the unrelated sergeants to enter the cabin to avoid the storm. The helmsman, sailors and others tied the ropes around their waists. He also grabbed a thick rope and stared at the black sea like a demonic realm.
Huge wind and waves kept hitting the treasure ship. The treasure ship tilted slightly, and the cargo tied up in the cabin began to tilt. Some untied cargo fell down, and some sergeants were also thrown out. Fortunately, they were inside the cabin.
The Dafu ship kept rising and falling. If Su An and Wang Zhen had not been experienced and the sergeants had not cooperated well, the Dafu ship would have capsized long ago. But even so, the great fortune ship is still in danger.
Luo Guanying looked back at the ups and downs of the Dafu ship, and then at the sea conditions. Knowing that something would happen sooner or later if things continued like this, he immediately gave the order: "Hang the ship!"
Zhao Shiyu's expression changed and he shouted quickly: "It is too dangerous to hang a ship at this time, even a treasure ship..."
"Stop talking nonsense, you don't want them to die here! Hang up the ship and get ready!"
Luo Guanying made a decision.
Zhao Shiyu lay on the side of the ship and saw that the waves did not slow down at all, but were intensifying. Su An, Wang Zhen and others on the Dafu ship had also reached their limit. It was difficult for the Dafu ship to resist such waves with its own ability, so he had to grit his teeth. Shouted: "Get ready to hook up!"
The flags and drums sound!
Seeing this, Su An, Wang Zhen and others ordered the sergeants to retreat to one side of the Yuanli treasure ship, and then sent a flag to the treasure ship. The torches flickered in the wind and rain, conveying mutual trust.
The window of the treasure ship's cabin was opened, and the Eight Oxen Crossbows were pushed out, aiming in the direction of the Dafu Ship's cabin. At Luo Guanying's order, the Eight Oxen Crossbows suddenly fired, and a thick crossbow arrow flew out, with a tail at the end. A rope.
The crossbow arrow penetrated the cabin of the Dafu ship, and the two "wings" bounced off the head, like a grappling hook hanging on the cabin board. Hundreds of sergeants in the cabin of the treasure ship worked hard to pull the Dafu ship in. The Dafu ship also moved closer to the treasure ship under the control of Suan and Wang Zhen. When the two ships kept a distance of more than three feet, the ropes were firmly tied inside the treasure ship. It was fixed on a thick pole, and the sergeant of the Daifuku ship also fixed the rope.
At this point, dozens of ropes have been used between the Dafu Ship and Da Bao Ship to form a pattern of anchoring with each other. No matter how the waves rise and fall, the Dafu Ship will continue to rise and fall, but once the fluctuations are too large, it will be pulled by the ropes and always maintain its stability. Relatively safe shaking range.
This kind of boat-mounting operation requires efficient cooperation among the sergeants, and requires skilled response from Su An, Wang Zhen and others. Not only does it need to ensure that the Dafu ship does not capsize with the help of the treasure ship, but it must also be considered not to be too close to the treasure ship to avoid being involved. Entering the treasure ship's current, or the two ships collide.
It's a risky move, but it's also a life-saving move.
After two hours of wind and waves, the sea finally calmed down.
Luo Guanying shouted towards the big fortune ship: "Su An, Wang Zhen, are you still there? Come out and answer the question!"
Su An and Wang Zhen each walked out of the Dafu Ship, looked at the anxious Luo Guanying, waved their hands tiredly, replied, and then lay down on the deck.
Luo Guanying breathed a sigh of relief. Although this rude method damaged the Dafu ship, at least the ship did not capsize and the sergeants were still there. The ship could be repaired, but there was nothing we could do if the people were gone...
Zhao Shiyu boarded the Dafu ship in a small boat and arranged for the accompanying military doctors to treat the injured sergeants. Seeing that none of the sergeants were injured, Zhao Shiyu admired the decisive Luo Guanying even more.
Luo Guanying lay on the deck and fell asleep directly. Several hours of playing had exhausted all his strength. He left the rest to Zhao Shiyu to handle.
We encountered such danger at the beginning of our voyage, and with thousands of miles of sea ahead, we can imagine how difficult it was.
Luo Guanying was shaken awake by Zhao Shiyu, rubbed his aching head, and asked, "Why, is there another storm?"
Zhao Shiyu looked solemn, pulled Luo Guanying to the bow of the ship, handed the telescope to Luo Guanying, pointed to the sea in the distance and said: "Zhang Yu's fleet seems to have encountered a disaster."
Luo Guanying trembled all over, and quickly took a look with a telescope. On the sea in the distance, there were pieces of broken wood floating, and some corpses. The corpses were half submerged in the sea water, and they were swollen and could not be seen clearly. Is he a Navy sergeant?
"go ahead!"
Luo Guanying ordered seriously.
When the treasure ship slowly approached and saw the dead sergeant, Luo Guanying and others felt heavy in their hearts.
Yes, the person who died was a sergeant of the Ming Navy.
Thinking about it, the only ones who can appear in this sea area are the Daming Navy.
Luo Guanying checked carefully and ordered people to search dozens of miles around, but no living person was found. Only broken wood and more than 30 corpses were found.
Some of the corpses were mutilated, as if they had been half swallowed by some sea beast. Even the broken boards had traces of horrific teeth.
"It seems that a giant shark attacked the Taifu boat."
After Su An checked it, he came to a conclusion.
Luo Guanying didn't know whether it was a giant shark. It was obvious that there was a terrifying beast under this sea area that could kill the fleet at any time.
"Replace the Eight Ox Crossbow with a triangular pyramid."
Luo Guanying issued the order.
Whether it's a giant shark or other sea monsters, these things are very solid. If you want to deal with this kind of sea monster, the best way is the eight-oxen crossbow. Firearms are also a good choice, but the direction adjustment of the divine machine gun is not as flexible as the Baniu Crossbow, and its lethality in sea water is limited. On the contrary, it is not as easy to operate as the Baniu Crossbow.
The sacrifice of a group of sergeants added dignity and solemnity to the voyage.
However, Luo Guanying and Zhao Shiyu's determination to lead the fleet to sail was not shaken. Instead, they hung up more sails and accelerated their sailing speed.
The sea water is constantly split, and a ship keeps moving forward.
Adam stood on the bow of the boat, staring at Venice in the distance, his eyes filled with tears.
came back!
He came back alive!
Six years have passed since brothers Jacob and Captain Jerome took them sailing!
Six years!
During this period, Jacob died, Jerome died, and everyone else died, leaving only himself and the priest William. Later, he was rescued by the Ming Navy and arrived at Selis in his dream.
Although there is not the wealth described by Marco Polo, there is indeed a powerful country there. Their craftsmen are so powerful that they weave beautiful silks and fire intoxicating and fascinating ceramics. And they The tea leaves are full of fragrance and endless aftertaste...
There are powerful soldiers, wise monarchs, hard-working people, and smart businessmen. That is the paradise guided by Jesus!
The aristocrat David was reading the Decameron, looking at the erotic stories in it. He couldn't help but feel itchy all over, but he pretended to be serious and cursed the book for being too dirty.
The servant hurried over and said to David: "Ship, boat, the boat is coming."
David was very impatient and angrily scolded the servant: "What ship is coming? Don't mention it to me again! Pier, just keep your distance from me, otherwise I will beat you with a whip."
When it comes to boats, David gets a headache.
As early as six years ago, Jacob and Jerome took away 10,000 gold coins from themselves. As a result, there was no news after they left. They lost all their money and became the laughing stock of the Venetian merchants. Everyone They all said that they were fooled and played by two young men. It was impossible to say that Jacob and Jerome were on a certain island at this time, living a noble life with their own gold coins.
David regretted very much. He regretted why he had agreed to Jacob and Jerome in the first place. They were already troubled sailors. He was too careless to agree to them just because they swore an oath.
The servant named Pierre did not leave this time, but whimpered: "The fleet is back, flying the flags of Jacob and Jerome!"
"What?!"
David was astonished.
Six years have passed, will they come back?
Seriously?
David quickly took his servants out of the manor and headed to the port. At this time, the port was already crowded with people. Countless people heard that the fleets of Jacob and Jerome that left six years ago were back. They went to the distant Selis and came back!
The alarmed Venice was in a boil, and countless ships got out of the way.
After hearing the news, many nobles in Venice gave up their reputation as nobles and went to the fishy-smelling harbor in person.
Adam came back and brought five large ships, just like when he set sail. However, the crew were no longer the original crew. Most of the crew were recruited by Adam. The Ming fleet only included Adam and William. Others stayed in Tianfang and presented a large amount of goods.
"Captain, it's time to fulfill your promise."
William looked at Adam.
Adam nodded solemnly, and after the ship docked, he walked at the front, looked at the countless Venetians on the shore, and shouted loudly: "I am Adam, and I am sailing to Seli on the orders of Captain Jacob and Jerome." Si, now, I have returned from distant Seles with the captain’s last wish, the captain’s promise, and the goods that the captain and you all desire! Which one is the noble David?”
David quickly walked out, looked at Adam and shouted: "I am David, the David who lent Jacob and Jerome 10,000 gold coins! I have never regretted it, even though no one slandered Jacob , Captain Jerome, I have always believed that you will come back and fulfill your original promise."
Adam didn't care about David's hypocrisy or not, but ordered the crew to bring out pieces of gorgeous silk, and presented stunning ceramics to David under the gaze of countless Venetians.
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"The great and rich Seris exist. They are strong and inviolable. They are kind and welcome everyone who is friendly. I, Adam, can assure you that Seris in the East is heaven. Jesus is not here. He is in the East. .”
