Early the next morning, Hao Siwen stayed in Anping Port, Chao Xiong led 500 sailors, with two flying bird merchant ships to take Gongsun Sheng and his 200 cavalry to the Niu Islands, all the way without a word, because the fleet was powered by sails, the speed was much slower, and it was only two days later to reach the Niu Islands. The island has not yet built a dock, but there is a natural harbor where ships dock, and a hundred musketeers are stationed on the shore, and the harbor is defended by strong outposts.

Chao Xiong said: "The tribe on the island didn't come to make trouble. ”

The commander of the musketeer company said: "No, we didn't go out to move, we guarded the outpost, and they didn't dare to come and make trouble. ”

Immediately the fleet docked, first Gongsun Sheng Lao Dao led two hundred light cavalry ashore, don't look at only two hundred, but the momentum is not weak, the horse team is neatly arranged, black armor, holding a bow and arrow in his hand, and a cavalry knife on his waist. Immediately followed by Chao Xiong, the navy also landed on the shore, with artillery and long knives, which was also majestic and inviolable. Immediately set up camp on the shore and set up tents.

Chao Xiong took out the map and explained it to Gongsun Sheng in detail.

Speaking of which, the discovery of this island was quite accidental, and Chao Xiong and Hao Siwen finally persuaded the Ainu people on the island to obey and bought about 2,000 cows from the Ainu. However, the Ainu did not care much about raising cattle, and when the seashores warmed up in the spring, the Ainu began to like to catch sea beasts, mainly fur seals and other animals, as well as fish with rudimentary fishing gear. On this day, Chao Xiong led the patrol ship to continue eastward to find ? The pirates were on the trail, but nothing was found, but the large island was discovered, and the sharp-eyed sailors shouted on the mast: "Herds, cattle, there are huge herds on the islands." ”

Chao Xiong also saw that there were about three or four thousand cows, grazing on the lush meadows by the sea, but it was strange that they only saw the cattle and did not see the herders.

Chao Xiong said, "Come to the shore and see if it's a bison." ”

The soldier asked, "What is the use of bison, and they cannot plow the land?" ”

"You just give the mallet, bison can't plough the land, but bison can't eat it."

Immediately, the fleet docked, and after following the herd for a long time, he didn't find the cowherd, so the sailor's man proposed, saying, "Captain of the fleet, why don't we kill a cow to satisfy the hunger of the big guy." ”

Although the rules prohibit the slaughter of cattle, it is not absolutely inadmissible, and it is as strict as it is impossible for such an army to control it outside.

Chao Xiong said: "Okay, the brothers are also hard to blame, catch an old cow and kill it." If this herd doesn't have an owner, we'll catch a few hundred tomorrow and pull them back. ”

Immediately the soldier went over to catch an old cow to kill and eat, not to mention, this cow eats grass leisurely every day, the meat tastes very delicious, the next day when the cow is ready to catch dozens of people from a tribe, this group of people are also dressed in strange appearances, see Chao Xiong and others kill the cow left by the cow head cowhide, open the mouth to accuse Chao Xiong and others of stealing cattle.

Their language is similar to that of the Tunu people, and the interpreter in the navy explained that yesterday when he saw that the herd had been unmanaged, he thought it was a bison, so he killed one, and since you said that the herd is yours, then compensate for a part of the things to lower the cow money.

The people in this tribe just fell in love with Chao Xiong's mountain opening knife, Chao Xiong was annoyed, if he changed to another mountain opening knife, but this knife was issued by Chao Gai himself, Tang Long's treasure knife, Chao Xiong refused, so he gave these people an iron pot, the price is about the same, anyway, it is a little unpleasant.

Chao Xiong gave Gongsun Sheng a detailed account of the past discoveries, and then pointed to the map and said: "Commander, please see, this is a rough sketch of the Niu Islands, the island is rectangular, about 200 miles long from east to west, about 50 miles wide from north to south, there are only a few two hills on the island, the rest of the place is plain, the land is fertile and pastures are vigorous, the tribes on the island rarely fish and hunt, and almost all rely on cattle for a living." ”

Gongsun Sheng nodded: "How many tribes are there on this island?" How many people, have you done a survey? ”

Chao Xiong said: "The tribes on the island are not friendly, they see us as enemies, our investigation is not accurate, probably there is a tribe, similar to the Manniu tribe, they believe in the bull-headed god. There were about four or five thousand people in all, divided into dozens and small tribes, each of which had one or two hundred people, and three or four thousand cattle were grazing. They all have communal ownership of property, and the tribesmen have no private property. ”

Gongsun Sheng nodded to show that he understood, and immediately didn't bring much, so he took twenty light cavalry and two interpreters, and was going to the big tribe on the Niu Islands.

Chao Xiong said: "No, it's too risky, if there is any accident in the military advisor, I will be punished, it is better to take people to the tribe to meet their chief, I will lead hundreds of men and horses to hide nearby, once there is any situation, you will send a signal, I will bring people over to support." ”

Gongsun Shengjian did not insist, and immediately said that he would lead 200 cavalry to go, and Chao Xiong would lead 180 cavalry to ambush outside.

Gongsun Sheng went for a day and a night, Chao Xiong led the cavalry to wait patiently, and the soldier said: "The savages on these islands are very barbaric, it is not the military division that they have any accidents, let's go and see." ”

Chao Xiong saw and said, "I've been waiting for more than 20 hours, it's time to go and see, go with me." ”

Chao Xiong led a large group of people to the outside of the tribe, and was about to call for battle, when Gongsun Sheng came out, surrounded by the tribal chief, very respectful, and worshiped Gongsun Sheng like a god.

When he said goodbye, he also said goodbye to Gongsun Sheng, Chao Xiong and Gongsun Sheng walked a long way, Chao Xiong asked: "Military advisor, why do the people in the tribe treat you as a god." ”

Gongsun Sheng said: "The magic power of this army division is boundless, and they were shocked by a few tricks. I found that their diet was very backward, so I arranged for the soldiers to cook beef for them with iron pots and spices that they had brought with them, and then gave them high wine made from sorghum. ”

"What did the military advisor say?" Chao Xiong asked.

Gongsun Sheng said: "Poor Dao told them that they can buy it if they want, but they must be sincere, and they can only sell it to them after burning incense and bathing in ten days,"

Chao Xiong said: "The nearest caravan is on Bird Island, and it is only a day's sea route from here, so why did the military advisor make them wait for ten days." ”

"This is the business strategy, the easier it is to get something, the less it is to cherish, so let them wait a few days, walk back, let's go back, and wait for their chief to come to us tomorrow." Gongsun Shengdao.

Chao Xiong said, "Why did they come to us? ”

"I gave them some mosquito coils and toilet water, here and Heilong Island, there are many mosquitoes in summer, mosquito coils and toilet water are inconspicuous, but the effect is immediate, and they will definitely come back to us when they run out." Gongsun Shengdao.

Immediately Gongsun Sheng, Chao Xiong returned to the camp. In the next few days, Chao Xiong led the navy to build temporary trestle bridges and lighthouses in the port, and Gongsun Sheng led 200 cavalry to explore the entire island, mainly to understand the terrain and tribal divisions.

This island is still very large, the island is mainly grazed by cattle and deer, and there are a lot of wolves, but compared to Black Dragon Island, there are many few, there are few continuous wolf howls, and other fierce beasts are rare.

Not to mention the seaside, it is very rich, with a large number of sea beasts, such as fur seals, seals, etc., which are very numerous, and there are even more fish on the seaside.

After three days of investigation, Gongsun Sheng led the team back to the barracks, and as soon as he arrived at the barracks, Chao Xiong came, and said mysteriously: "The military advisor is back, the chief of the herd tribe came early this morning, indicating that he wants to see the immortal Taoist." ”

Gongsun Sheng shook the dust of the Buddha and said, "Go and see the poor road." ”

Zhongjun, the chief was very polite when he saw that Gongsun Sheng was coming, and the general translator said: "The mosquito repellent water you gave and the mosquito repellent coil are very effective, and we are willing to exchange it for the herd." ”

Gongsun Sheng said: "This thing is complicated to make, and the price is also very expensive, I have some here, so I will give it to the chief." ”

Immediately, Gongsun Sheng asked people to take two boxes of wormwood strips of mosquito coils and a box of flower water.

The chief was grateful, and said, "I am willing to exchange ten of the fattest oxen." ”

Gongsun Sheng said: "We are the army, the army can't do business, this is a gift, not a sale, isn't our friendship worth these things?" ”

The chief was very moved when he heard this, and said, "Thank you, Immortal Daoist." I am willing to give twenty green oxen to the gods as mounts. ”

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