Chapter 513: Exploring the Way
In order to save time and arrive in the South Seas as soon as possible, the army almost did not land and rest, except for exercises, it was studying the route, and now it finally saw the mainland, so everyone hoped that the ship could drive faster.
"When I get to the shore, I must wash well, damn it, I dislike myself now!"
Cheng Chuliang raised his arm and sniffed, and turned his head directly to the side.
Not only him, in fact, all navies are the same now!
No way, fresh water is very rare on the boat, so they waste little water except for drinking it every day and occasionally wiping their faces with a damp cloth!
Fortunately, before Zhao Yin set off, he taught them a method, and if they felt really uncomfortable, they cut their hair!
In this way, not only do you not get lice, but you also don't have to worry about not being able to wash your hair!
Anyway, hair is a renewable substance, and it will grow if it is gone!
So, everyone lost their long hair and changed it to a board size!
Not to mention, after everyone cut their hair, they felt relaxed and refreshed!
Wu Changxu planned to return to Chang'an, so he reported the matter to His Majesty and asked him to set this hairstyle as a special hairstyle for the navy.
"All on the shore!"
Wu Changxu waved his hand and gave an order.
Since the last test ship, Zhao Yin has made up a whole set of flags and handed them over, so only a few flags can be used to communicate between ships!
This time, Datang sent a total of 20 search steamships, and 100 people were placed on each search ship.
According to the coast of about 100 meters, the soldiers began to anchor and stop the ship, but until the ship completely stopped, there was no further instruction from the admiral, which made everyone anxious!
"Admiral, this ship has stopped for a while, shall we not get off the ship yet?"
At this time, a younger soldier beside Wu Changxu asked.
He couldn't wait now, seeing the dirt felt like coming home!
"Master Ma has confessed, there are natives living in this Nanyang, and these people are very cruel, we should be careful!"
Wu Changxu pinched his chin and stared at the jungle in the distance.
"Admiral, I'm willing to take the troops up to investigate!"
Cheng Chumo handed over his hand to report.
“***!”
Cheng Chuliang also came over and said.
"Okay, then the two of you will lead two hundred scouts to investigate, remember, you must be careful, and you must not be separated!"
Wu Changxu repeatedly admonished.
They are the sons of the prince, and although they are now working under him, if something happens, he can't afford it!
"Don't worry!"
The two ordered their troops and couldn't wait to jump down.
While the others, led by Wu Changxu, continued to stay on the deck, watching their backs disappear!
"According to my observation, this island should be not small, there may be fresh water, let's go down and look for it, and maybe find spices!"
The eldest grandson, who came over together, said with a smile.
Before coming, he Lao Tzu deliberately inserted him in, and he said that he was working for the Tang Dynasty, but his purpose was to find the location of spices.
"Okay!"
Wu Changxu thought for a moment and nodded.
Cheng Chumo and they went to explore the way, and it is estimated that they will not be able to come back in a while, and they can't stay on the boat all the time and waste time!
Moreover, the main purpose of their visit this time was to train the troops, and the other was to look for spices.
The former has been completed, and the next thing is to find out whether there are really spices in this South Sea!
"Admiral, we've been drifting at sea for so long, shouldn't we rest for a few days this time?"
As the army got off the boat, Wei Chi Baoqi asked.
"Well, even if we can't find the spices this time, we will have to repair it for a few days and store some fresh water!"
Wu Changxu nodded.
But after they got off the boat, they waited for a long time, seeing that the sun was about to set, and they didn't see Cheng Chumo coming back, Wu Changxu suddenly became a little anxious.
"They're not going to have any accidents, are they?"
Yu Chi Baoqi was also a little worried.
"Why don't you send a signal?"
Eldest Sun Chong also frowned and said.
"Wait, if they are really in danger, they should send us a signal!"
Wu Changxu pretended to look at the sky calmly.
Sure enough, about a stick of incense passed, Cheng Chuliang, Cheng Chumo and others came back.
But they were all naked, with a big burden behind them, and something in their hands!
Behind them were men with curly hair, dark skin, and red skins.
"This should be the native man that the colt said!"
Wu Changxu forgot about them in a daze, and didn't come back to his senses for a while.
The feelings of this native are not as terrible as the horse said, and he actually let Cheng Chumo rob him!
Those natives followed Cheng Chumo all the way, but when they saw the Zhenguan on the shore, they immediately knelt down on the beach and worshipped with a very pious attitude.
"What does that mean?"
One of the scouts asked.
"These natives are stupid old hats, they have never seen the world, maybe they think of the ship as some kind of god!"
Cheng Chumo said lightly.
Then he pointed and gestured with the natives, and the natives muttered to each other for a long time before they got up, but they said that they would not come near the steamer.
In desperation, Cheng Chumo had no choice but to leave some people to guard them, and brought some people to report to Wu Changxu!
"Who are these?"
Before Wu Changxu could speak, Changsun Jian couldn't wait to ask.
"They're all natives of the island!"
Cheng Chumo pointed behind him.
"Can you communicate with them?"
Wu Changxu was also a little curious.
They don't understand the language of the surrounding countries of Datang, let alone the South Seas so far away!
"Who can understand what bird language they say!"
Cheng Chu waved his hand disdainfully.
"Then why did you bring them back? And what about your clothes? ”
The eldest grandson pointed to his red fruit and asked suspiciously.
"Bring them back for a deal!"
Speaking of this, Cheng Chumo took the burden behind him.
"What can they have with these dirt buns?"
The eldest grandson pursed his mouth, but when he saw the burden that Cheng Chumo had opened, he was immediately stunned.
"These natives are really stupid and have a lot of money, and this piece of dog's head gold was exchanged for a broken dagger!"
"And these gems, which were exchanged for a hydration bag!"
After Cheng Chumo opened the baggage, he began to explain to them.
And then everyone noticed that his clothes had now been turned into a package, and he was carrying these colorful gems!
"Let me tell you first, these are all exchanged by my ability, but they can't be regarded as the imperial court!"
As he was talking, Cheng Chumo hugged the burden into his arms, looking like he was protecting food.
"Oh my God, these natives really have long hair and short knowledge, and they guard so many treasures, and they don't even know it!"
The eldest grandson is now stunned.
"Not only that, but they also have a lot of spices!"
Cheng Chumo casually opened the big bag behind him, which was full of spices.
"Damn, you're a fool!"
Wu Changxu was also a little red-eyed, you must know that those gems and spices can be sold for at least tens of thousands of yuan when they are brought to Datang.
It's just money for nothing!