As night fell, the forest seemed even darker.
Zhang Guanshan gave some instructions to his son Zhang Huiming, then tied Zhang Huiming to his chest, put some dried meat on his back, took off his bow, took out the arrow pot, counted the arrows in it, and then looked at the companion. His wife Acharya for many years.
Acharya was very reluctant to let go, but he also knew that nothing could be said to keep him.
After all, they are not people in the forest.
Acharya turned away sadly. Soon after, a fire broke out in a thatched house. Acharya shouted loudly, and the tribesmen heard the noise and rushed to put out the fire.
Zhang Guanshan took advantage of the chaos and slipped out.
Walking through the familiar forest, Zhang Guanshan's speed was sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes alert and hiding in the dark, sometimes holding a bow and arrow and looking around.
After running all night, until the sun shone into the forest, Zhang Guanshan still did not reach the smoke column. He ignored his fatigue and collected some fruits. After feeding the child, Zhang Guanshan continued on his way.
After running all night and day, Zhang Guanshan finally felt relieved. When he looked back, he saw no one chasing him.
The Indians there probably wouldn't have traveled so far.
How was Acharya, was he punished?
Zhang Guanshan turned around and looked at the smoke column reaching into the sky in the distance, his eyes full of perseverance!
In this wild forest, if it weren't for the shelter of those tribesmen, I would have died long ago. They were kind to me. But these kindnesses are not enough to hinder returning home. No one can stop himself from returning to Ming Dynasty!
This is the converging smoke column, where are the brothers who are still dreaming!
Was it Wu Yi and the others, or did Ming Dynasty send a new fleet here? No matter who you are, you must give up everything and go there to see.
After resting on a tree for an hour, Zhang Guanshan walked forward in the night again. Fortunately, the bright moon was in the sky, which made the journey more convenient. Although he encountered some wild beasts and even a group of small bison, he could Zhang Guanshan did not take action rashly, but chose to live in peace and pass by without making any threatening moves. Poisonous snakes, scorpions, etc. were nothing to Zhang Guanshan who had lived in the forest for many years.
Pull out the bloody arrow and move on.
Somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico.
Zhu Neng stared at the map with a solemn expression and asked Luo Guanying, who was walking over, "How are they doing?"
Luo Guanying sighed and said, "Xiang Datong is fine, but Ouyang You has gone crazy."
Zhu Neng clenched his fists and said solemnly: "He is not crazy. A crazy person cannot just say, 'I am the Ming Navy and I want to complete my mission and go home.' He was just beaten down by cruel losses again and again. He hasn’t stood up yet! "
Luo Guanying was silent.
A team of more than 2,000 people sacrificed until only these two people were left. No matter how strong a person is, they may not be able to bear it without collapsing, especially when all those brothers died in front of him!
Zhao Shiyu stood up and said in a deep voice: "According to what Xiang Datong said, they followed Lin Dao to the east. In the end, they were blocked by a big river halfway through the journey. Lin Dao and his men made a raft, but they encountered a sudden flood. The losses were heavy, and only these two people went down the river and ended up here. Now we need to search further north here."
Luo Guanying looked at Zhao Shiyu and did not object.
Although it has been less than three months since we met Zheng He's fleet, after a long search, only two people were found, and one more...
Now along the river to the north, there may be others still alive, and even if the hope is slim, we must give it a try.
"Xiang Datong would like to see you."
Deputy General Lu Yi came in to report.
Zhu Neng nodded and looked at Xiang Datong who was being helped in. He quickly stepped forward and said, "You are extremely weak and must rest. This is an order."
Xiang Datong was unshaven, his face was full of scars, and there were only seven fingers left on his hands. His eyes were sunken, and he said in a hurry: "Can the fleet go to the west? Vice Captain Luo Feng is in the west. He has brought two people with him." The Hundred Brothers went north. Guo Wenxing proposed to pass through the Bering Strait and return to the Ming Dynasty from the frozen sea!"
Zhu Neng glanced at Luo Guanying and Zhao Shiyu.
Luo Guanying lowered his head.
This is the eighth time Xiang Datong has said these words. He seems to have memory problems and can forget everything he just said. But he did not forget those brothers in the west, and even knew their names clearly.
Zhu Neng solemnly promised: "Don't worry, Zheng He's fleet is to the west. They will definitely find Luo Feng and others. If not, when we go back, we will definitely go to the far north, to the Bering Strait. Find them!"
"Great, great."
After Xiang Datong finished speaking, he passed out.
Luo Guanying arranged for Xiang Datong to be sent back to rest, and said to Zhu Neng: "We still don't know the movements of Zheng He's fleet, but every day we delay will be a disaster for Luo Feng, Yao Shun, Guo Wenxing and other two hundred brothers. .According to the original plan, Zheng He’s fleet would not go to Alaska or near the Bering Strait.”
"Without accurate information, it is impossible for Zheng He to lead the fleet into the sea of floating ice. Therefore, I suggest that the fleet not stay here for too long. We need to arrive in Panama one day early, or we can go north early to find Luo Feng and others. people."
Zhu Neng nodded solemnly and arranged: "Order the sergeant to go a hundred miles north along the river and light up the smoke column. We will stay here for five days. After five days, we will leave supplies and some equipment and leave. When Zheng He returns, he will once again came here."
"yes!"
Luo Guanying, Zhao Shiyu and others agreed.
Zhu Neng looked to the west of the American map and wondered where Zheng He's fleet was at this time. Where were Luo Feng, Guo Wenxing and others at this time? Are they to the east of the Bering Strait, or have they already passed the Bering Strait?
On the deck, a man in tattered clothes was shouting, pointing at the smoke column and shouting: "I am the Ming Dynasty Navy, I want to complete my mission and go home."
No matter who you are talking to, no matter what you are pointing at, these are the words.
No one was allowed to touch her, not even allowed to change clothes.
Facing the people of the Ming Dynasty Navy, he also remained on guard and did not allow people to approach easily.
Luo Guanying looked at Ouyang You who was going crazy and felt very sad.
Recalling the scene when the fleet met Xiang Datong and Ouyang You, I thought they were savages here at first, until Ouyang You shouted this sentence, the only sentence he could say.
Part of it is his identity and part of it is his mission.
He forgot many things, but he did not forget his identity and mission. He is crazy, but he is also a well-deserved hero of the Navy!
Xiang Datong woke up, walked out of the cabin, looked up at the sun and moon flag fluttering high, and burst into tears. When he saw Zhu Neng coming out, he quickly walked over and shouted: "Can the fleet go to the west? Vice-President Luo Feng The captain is in the west, and he took two hundred brothers to the north..."
