307. Arrival in St. John
I was a little surprised by the absolute silence between the Dutch and Cristina while I was dealing with the Spaniards.
Later, when I thought about it, the Dutch didn't care who was who, it was enough for them to guarantee that their interests would not be lost.
As for Christina, after all, she came from the Spanish Navy, and I heard her casually say that she had a good relationship with Grisca so what could she be expected to do in the process?
After another half day of recuperation, Hanson Young is ready to go, which is good news for us. It is assumed that we are in the sea and it will not be wise to stay here overnight because we are going to have heavy rains tonight.
So as soon as we lifted anchor, we immediately headed west at full speed! As time went on, I stood at the stern of the boat and watched the clouds gradually gather, and I thought I was lucky.
Rainfall of this intensity, when we have just experienced such a large-scale firefight, is really stuck in the throat.
If we experience a major war and a catastrophe, it will be a heavy blow to morale. It will definitely not be like now, everyone shouts the trumpet, enjoys the joy of victory with high spirits, and drives to the new continent with full morale.
Unlike the captain in other movies, who always likes to play and sing during the voyage, and engage in some small and fresh literary and artistic matters, I still tend to practice martial arts - after all, this is the foundation of my life.
And once a person is intoxicated with something, time flies quickly, and the road is calm, so it seems that it is only a blink of an eye, and I hear the cheers of the sailors on deck!
"Land! It's land! The shouts drew me out of the cabin and onto the deck. Sure enough, at the horizon, a small port town was slowly approaching us.
"Sir, ahead is St. John's Harbour, our first destination." The voice of the Nine Ghosts Masataka came.
I looked up at the billowing smoke in the distance, and a smile appeared on my lips. This is the farthest I have crossed the ocean, and although I have encountered many twists and turns, on the whole, the gains are greater than the losses.
When our ship arrived at the dock, many locals gathered around, dressed in various costumes and speaking different languages, selling their goods.
"Come and see, sir! The best tomatoes! β
"Fresh sea fish! It's still alive! β
"Tobacco! Do you want tobacco? β
Wayne Nash introduced me: "Captain, these are the people of the surrounding area, and when the first settlers came here, they put down roots. Their goods are fresh, but they are not large-scale. β
I nodded, observing my surroundings with interest. St. John's, the easternmost city of what would become Canada, was founded 200 years later on the Atlantic Ocean, and is now a humble small supply port.
As far as you can see, there are only simple wooden huts, the same low church, and the largest building probably belongs to the shipyard!
The shipbuilding industry should be the most developed industry! I rounded the crowds and led a few people to the shipyard on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy, at the mouth of the St. John's River, to see if there was anything worth buying.
When we entered the gate, the owner of the shipyard immediately greeted us, looked at Wayne Nash with a strange face, and asked, "Are you British?"
I nodded and said, "We serve Queen Elizabeth I!" So come and see, what can increase the strength of the fleet. Maybe we can make a good deal! β
Wayne Nash opened his mouth and laughed: "Edrick, you guy, you still knowingly ask when you see me!"
The shipyard owner, known as Edric, said with a blank face: "Not long ago, the Spanish patrol came to St. John and warned the merchants that they were not allowed to do business with the British!"
I was surprised, "And this rule?" So what are you going to do? β
Edric shook his head and sighed: "In recent years, people from Northern Europe have gradually flocked here, especially the British, who have completely surpassed the Spaniards in number. Moreover, the attention of the Spaniards is all in the far south, and we can only hold the thighs of the British! β
Then, he changed his face and asked me with a smile, "So, can I serve you?" Dear Sir, Old Edrick's shipyard repair technology is top-notch! β
Wayne Nash also laughed: "He's not bragging. The ship repair technology here is indeed top-notch. β
I thought about it, and our fleet did suffer a lot of damage along the way, especially the No. 4 ship, which was seriously damaged in many places. Although it has undergone emergency repairs, it only ensures the normal navigation of the ships, but it does not guarantee that they can withstand the test of the war!
It's like our car, if there is a small problem, we have to repair it quickly, and if it is delayed for a long time, it will lead to a big problem once it encounters a situation.
So we signed a repair and reinforcement agreement, and old Edrick naturally sent someone to repair the ship, and he chatted with me about what he didn't have and what he didn't have.
"I heard that the main fleet of the Spaniards left the New World and returned to the mainland. Mr. Sun, can you tell me what's going on over there in the ocean? β
I drank my tea and smiled faintly, "Oh! Oh! You're asking Spain! That's a lot of fun! β
Under the eager gaze of old Edric, I explained the reasons for Philip II's strategic adjustment. Of course, I hid my "merits" in a completely third-party tone.
Old Edrick let out a long sigh of relief, looked like he had suddenly realized, and asked me with a smile: "Then Mr. Sun, why did you come to the New World?"
I made a mysterious look and whispered, "Haven't you heard?" Gold mine found near Virginia! I'm here to pan for gold! β
Old Edrick was stunned for a moment, and then wondered, "Isn't that place a hot fight?" How did you find a gold mine? How did you get the news? Mr. Sun. β
I smiled faintly and said, "Naturally, it's first-hand news from Sir Raleigh!"
Who knew that old Edrick actually said with a disdainful face: "My respected sir, you would actually believe the words of that * ass sir!" I'm afraid you're getting covered! β
I was amazed and said, "Oh! What do you mean by that? β
Old Edrick said with disdain: "Sir Raleigh, Sir Raleigh, half the effort is in the house!" When he arrived in the new continent, he took a group of sons and sons with him, as if he were frolicking in the garden of the queen of West London, and it did not look like he was opening up a new colony at all. β
I couldn't help but ask, "Isn't it going well to set up the gathering point?"
Old Edrick shook his goatee and said proudly, "Of course! Of course! Sir Raleigh landed at Cape Henry, Virginia, north of North Carolinaβand did nothing good except that the name Virginia won the Queen's favor! β
Seeing my curious look on his baby's face, old Edrick continued to show off: "My nephew has been doing some small business on the East Coast lately, and he said that the town of Jamestown, the stronghold of the British, burns black smoke every day!"
I pretended to be strange and asked, "But in the letter that Raleigh wrote to me, the situation here is very good, and he invited me to come and pan for gold!"
"Hahahaha! You've been scammed! Old Edrick laughed and said, "It is said that every day Jamestown people disappear inexplicably, and I don't know whether they have been captured by the natives or fallen into the mouths of wild beasts." Who knows? β
I frowned and asked, "So serious?" And what about the Spaniards? Did they attack Virginia? β
Old Edrick shook his head, bit a large piece of tobacco and said vaguely: "That's not clear, but there must be no big moves, otherwise how could you hold on to Raleigh's straw bale?"
I then asked, "What about the others?" Where are the rest of the people in the UK? β
Old Edrick seemed to be singing an old song: "No one else!" No one else! It is said that gold mines have been discovered in the vast land, attracting groups of greedy people to their deaths! β
As he spoke, he looked at me and said, "Mr. Sun, for the sake of you being my biggest customer in the past two years, I advise you: don't go to Virginia!" There is no gold there! Only war, sickness and death! β
I was silent, it seems that the situation is worse than I thought! However, this did not in any way hinder my journey to Virginia, where I had come all the way to settle her lover's problems for the Queen.
So I didn't say anything noncommittally, but I didn't say anything to death.
Old Edric sighed and said, "In the face of a huge gold mine, no one can resist its temptation!" Young people, if you have to go, go for it! Remember, when you see Chamcham, you must dodge, and you must not touch it! β
I asked curiously, "What is Chamchham?"
Old Edrick shook his head and said, "Alas, I'll know when I see you!" Treasure it! After saying that, he shook his head and entered the repair shop.
I'm going to rub it! This old guy said half of everything, and it made me feel upset at this moment! Still Chamcham, why don't you go to heaven?
Unexpectedly, in the near future, we did meet Chamcham, and it really took us a lot of effort to deal with this guy.
It's just that we didn't know how powerful Chamcham was at the time, and if we did...... I'm afraid that many people are still willing to try their luck!
Over the next few days, we spent the next few days repairing ships and resupplying our ships in St. John's Harbour. In particular, I bought a lot of local medicines and herbs that I can't name, but the locals trust very much.
It is said that there must be an antidote within ten steps of the place where poisonous insects occur, and the same must be true of diseases! One side of the water and soil to support one side of the people, one side of the water and soil to raise one side of the things, maybe these drugs can come in handy.
On the seventh day, our ship was repaired, and looking at the specially thickened bulletproof plates, I even felt that in a sense, the ship seemed to be stronger and more resistant to beatings than before!
With supplies ready, we're ready to set sail. What is the situation of Virginia, who is haunted by the Queen's dreams, is about to appear in front of us.
On the first night I set sail, I looked up at the starry sky and felt infinite emotion in my heart. In this world, I once again ran to the other side of the world, in a position of complete opposition to my hometown.
Along the way, I ran for a whole year! This is what could only have happened if I had my own fleet and all the other good things.
East and West, these two worlds are almost completely parallel in time now, as if they could never intersect.
Just like the world I live in and the world of my past life.
May all the best! I also hope that the trip to North America can have the expected harvest! I made a secret wish to the stars.