Chapter 468: Pirates
PS: Thank you for the monthly pass of Frost Cliff Snow Maple
The location of Weihang is the sea area northwest of Australia, which is rich in products, and since it has come, it is impossible for Weihang to return empty-handed. Originally, I chose to transfer oil here, partly because of its remoteness, and partly because of the abundance of seafood.
Unfortunately, this is the northwest sea of Australia, and if it were to the east, Weihang could still see the rumored Great Barrier Reef.
It is the largest and longest coral reef in the world, one of the seven natural landscapes in the world and one of the most proud natural landscapes of Australians. It is also known as the "Wild Kingdom of the Transparent and Clear Sea".
It is said that at low tide, part of the coral reef emerges from the water to form coral islands. There is a very convenient sea route between the reef and the coast, and when the wind and waves are calm, the cruise ships pass through here, and the colorful and multi-shaped coral scenery under the boat has become the best underwater wonder that attracts tourists from all over the world.
A huge green sea turtle swam past Wei Hang, who accidentally discovered that the turtle's abdomen was actually "attached" to a fish.
That's right, it's sticky, as if it's glued to it.
"Printhead fish?"
This was the first time Wei Hang had seen this kind of fish, and in curiosity, he ripped the guy off the belly of the giant turtle.
Headfish, also known as sucker fish, sticky boat fish. It lives mainly in tropical and temperate oceans. The head fish is a poor swimmer and is mainly attached to the belly of sharks or turtles by the suction cups on its head, and sometimes to the bottom of the boat, and is carried to various sea areas. When they reach an area rich in food, they break away from their hosts, take in food, and then attach to a new host and continue to move to another area, becoming known as the "free traveler in the ocean".
After studying it for a while, I threw it away again, I'm afraid that the head fish will be very depressed, right?
Guardian discovered. The marine life here is very interesting.
Everywhere there are all kinds of colors for courtship, warning, disguise, deception. Like crimson baby fish and red coral trout with blue spots, blend with coral color. The red and white toothfish conceal their bodies with stripes. The red demoliso fishtail is as bright as a dancer's skirt, warning predators of its poisonous stingers. The brightly patterned angelfish intimidate the fish that intrude into its realm with its sparkling bright spots. Spotted soles burrowing in the sand change color to mimic their environment.
Subsequently, Wei Hang noticed a giant giant clam, a huge shellfish that was more than a meter long, which was also known as a clams seen before.
However, the clams here are a little different, and the shell is actually blood-red.
"Bloody clams?" Wei Hang thought of such a word.
Chen Jianliang also said in the past that blood clams are the more precious varieties in clams. Not only can blood red be seen on the surface of the shell, but gold filaments can also appear on the inside.
What Weihang didn't know was that there were white, tooth white, transparent material and brown yellow. Of course, there are also the rare purple, pink, purple-red and even more rare blood clams, which are smooth and bright on the outside and have a pearly luster on the surface.
This creature, with its maximum age not shorter than that of humans, can live for more than a hundred years if it survives in the wild.
Wei Hang collected some of the bloody clams and continued to explore the underwater world here.
All the way to the direction of the Northern Hemisphere, as it approaches the waters of Indonesia. He discovers something interesting, as if he has run into a legendary pirate.
I saw that the pirates were in seven or eight small boats, more than ten or twenty meters long, and they were surrounding a huge cargo ship. It was filled with containers.
The reason why Wei Hang judged them to be pirates was because they had guns in their hands.
It's a fairly old criminal industry, and pirates have been around since ships sailed. Especially after the 16th century, when navigation was developed. As long as there is a commercial coastal zone, there are pirates.
Weihang knows that the famous pirate people in modern times are the Moro people of the Philippines. The Strait of Malacca is the most pirate-infested area. In recent years, piracy has been rampant in the Indian Ocean waters around Somalia. The frequent looting of ships passing through the area has attracted international attention, with some countries such as the United States, China and Singapore sending troops to deal with piracy. The nature of modern piracy is different from that of the past, and some pirates are more technological and collective.
There is no way, these countries are island countries, facing the sea on all sides, they are restless people, plus poverty, and lazy personalities, not hot production, there are many locals who are pirates.
In ancient China, there were also many pirates along the coast, and they were often from Japan, and we called them Japanese pirates! Later, they were beaten by General Qi Jiguang to the point of crying and calling their fathers and mothers.
And at the moment, they are robbing a Chinese cargo ship.
On the cargo ship, Gu Jiahui frowned, feeling unlucky. This shipment was shipped from Europe, and it was all some luxury goods, and if it was stolen, the loss would be considerable.
"The other party asked us to stop the boat, or we would shoot. A staff member spoke.
If it is an ordinary firearm, it is not afraid, and if it hits it directly, who is afraid of whom? But the other side also has weapons with such great lethality as rocket artillery.
"I've sent a distress signal. Stop!" Gu Jiahui commanded.
He had to compromise, anyway, the country already knew about it and was rushing to help. Now, the most important thing is to save your life. I believe that the other party is just asking for money.
"Alas, it's unfortunate that these small countries like Indonesia are really getting more and more presumptuous. ”
"Yes, our navy had better be strengthened and rid these pirates of all. ”
The Chinese side, when it received a call for help, acted immediately. In addition, just in case, the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia was also notified, so that they could communicate with the Indonesian side and cooperate with the action.
Through the satellite, they have been located by the position of the cargo ship, and they can't leave.
After all, those pirates were not as powerful as the oil thieves who had stolen them before, and they could block satellite signals.
"Set off immediately, and be sure to ensure the personal safety of the people on board!" a major general ordered, and soon the three warships set off at the same time, rushing over as fast as possible.
On the pirate ship, a large group of Indonesian Yankees were very proud. He has been doing this kind of business for more than ten years. They specialize in robbing Chinese ships and South Korean cargo ships passing through this area.
They have tasted the sweetness of this line of work, and they don't have to do any heavy work. Robbing a large ship, not only to get the goods on it, but also to hold the hostages and let the people of their country take the money to ransom them.
Although China is strong, many Chinese will swallow their anger when they are bullied, and at most their country's foreign affairs department will protest for a while, which will not frighten them.
The leader shouted, "The people from ship 2, 3, 5 and 6 are on board, and the people on it are under control and told them to be honest." ”
The people of the other boats stared warily and did not come closer. (To be continued......)