Because of this unexpected discovery, the two teams decided to stay for the time being and continue their journey inland. Along the way, he really met several similar tribes, which made Li Shan gain a lot.

These tribes in South Africa turned out to be mainly nomadic, following the zebra wildebeest and not yet able to farm.

Knowing that after traveling deep for a while, Li Shan finally saw the first place that could barely become a city-state. It became a city-state because of the presence of arable land nearby, but it was not cultivated with the usual wheat, corn or rice. Rather, it's local potatoes and mixed beans.

There are deep historical reasons why Africa has become a poor area full of hungry people, and Li Shan is also aware of this problem for the first time. Africa's vast land is home to only one billion people, but there is widespread famine. You must know that China already had a population of 400 million during the Qing Dynasty, and self-sufficiency is not a problem at all.

Why do Africans need to import a lot of food now?

Because Africa's environment is not suitable for the production of major crops, their survival system was very different thousands of years ago, and now Li Shan's eyes are believing. In the vast steppe, it was impossible to open up a large amount of cultivated land to feed these people, so they had to live as nomadic as the Mongols.

Up to now, the only city-state that Li Shan has seen has more or less made Li Shan a little happy.

But it was obvious that the other party did not appreciate it, and the other party was on alert before Li Shan arrived at the city gate.

Li Shan made a mistake this time, he pretended to be clever and used flint and steel to lure the other party to open the city gate, but as Gadot said, the other party saw the wealth and went out of the city to chase and kill them.

Forced into desperation, Li Shan could only lead his troops to counterattack. Under such completely unequal conditions, a one-sided situation naturally arises, and the indigenous people do not even know their own mothers. And he was also in awe of Li Shan and others, and Li Shan was able to swagger into the city, and obtained a lot of jewelry and gold through exchange.

Li Shan himself could not have imagined that he would complete a colonial invasion so simply and knock on the mysterious door of Africa.

Li Shanwei plans to continue, he has a general understanding of the local situation, and the immediate priority is to take advantage of the winter in the southern hemisphere to cross the Cape of Good Hope as soon as possible.

Gadot said: "Li Shan, this voyage surprised me very much, and I gained a lot. I've decided to set sail right here and not follow you on. ”

Li Shan's heart sank when he heard this, if Gadot went back, it would mean that the Arabs had mastered this route, and it would be difficult to say what would happen to them in the future. Although the value of these tribes is not much at present, although they can be exchanged for a million profits, in fact, because the total amount is too small, the value is not objective.

But Li Shan knew that in time, through colonization, Li Shan could greatly increase the production potential of Africa, which would be a treasure. If the Arabs had intervened, Li Shan would not have been able to do so.

But Li Shan can't blatantly stop Gadot from going back, and Gadot has a slight advantage in terms of strength. Although Li Shan's building ship has the most advanced artillery, if Li Shan is not sure of victory, once it arouses Gadot's vigilance, it will be even more difficult.

Li Shan had countless thoughts in his mind at this moment, and finally decided to take a dangerous move, and said with a reluctant look: "If you leave now, you will definitely summon the sea ships of Dashi to come here to loot, won't the business opportunities I found be taken by you?" No, you can't go. ”

Gadot was very happy when she heard Li Shan say this, and she was very happy when she caught Li Shan's sore foot, and immediately decided to set sail back.

And after Li Shan's persuasion failed, he could only regretfully let Gadot get on the boat.

After this, Li Shan also got on the boat and set sail at a very fast speed, setting off faster than Gadot. Gadot is more suspicious by nature, and he pays special attention to Li Shan, because Li Shan has given her too many surprises along the way. Li Shan's unusual behavior really aroused Gadot's suspicions.

Gadot thought at this time that Li Shan must want to get rid of himself, with Li Shan's character, he didn't scatter eagles if he didn't see rabbits. Since Li Shanning is willing to give up a profitable business, he must continue to move forward. Then it means that there must be something better ahead, and Gadot immediately ordered his men to turn the bow of the ship and chase after it.

Li Shan has been holding a telescope to watch Gadot's actions, he is actually very anxious in his heart, if Gadot does not turn around to catch up, he will turn the bow of the ship to follow Gadot's treasure ship within reach of the telescope, and take advantage of the night raid to give the treasure ship a fatal blow. Although Li Shan now has some feelings for Gadot, in the face of absolute interests, betrayal is the norm.

Because once Gadot transmits this news back, Dali and the Arab Empire will inevitably compete fiercely in the territory of South Africa. At that time, war was inevitable, and in contrast, sinking the treasure ship was the best solution Li Shanneng could think of.

Gadot caught up with Li Shan's boat after a while, and said to Li Shan proudly: "I was almost deceived by you, just your slippery appearance, you are in such a hurry to set sail before my ship has set off." There must be something better ahead, so I can't just let you go, I must accompany you through this circle. ”

Li Shan said with a distressed look: "I knew that I would wait for you to leave first and then set sail, what a mistake, who would have thought that you would turn around and follow again." ”

Gadot laughed: "That's, don't you look at who I am?" Can you fool me? ”

Li Shan kept regretting on the surface, but he was indeed quietly relieved in his heart. He really didn't want to meet Gadot, but Li Shan actually understood that this day would come sooner or later. At the moment, Li Shan just wants this day to come later, looking forward to a miracle. Even if Gadot takes the lead in attacking him, at least Li Shan doesn't have to blame himself so much.

Next, follow the current and head south, all the way to the island of Madagascar. The group continued to explore the island, and Gadot was surprised by the abundance of species on the island of Madagascar, and Li Shan confirmed his seafaring ability through this landing.

Based on his knowledge of the stars and the continent as a whole, he drew up star and nautical charts, predicting that he would arrive on the island of Madagascar within three days, and they arrived there on the evening of the third day. As a result, Li Shan was convinced of his way of sailing through the combination of astrology and geography, and he was more confident in this voyage. (To be continued.) )