Chapter 68: Go, Stay and Prepare
"There must be a boat to cross the river, and there are not many boats at the Lanjiang ferry in peacetime, and now it is even more uncertain, so we have to think of our own ideas." Li Laosan continued, "We definitely can't afford to buy a big boat, and no one can build it, so we can only use a raft to cross the river." ”
As soon as these words fell, everyone immediately began to talk about it.
"Raft across the river? Will it work? ”
"It is said that the narrowest part of the Lanjiang River is more than 30 zhang wide, is the raft passable?"
"I'm a little panicked, otherwise I'd better not cross the river, right?"
Shen Qingqian got some information from their discussions, she didn't think it was okay to cross the river on a raft, as long as she didn't go when the wind and waves were raging, it was actually okay.
Seeing that everyone was almost discussed, Li Laosan spoke again, "The Chenzhou ferry port is the narrowest place on the Lanjiang River, and it would be best if we could touch the ferry boat after we got there, and if we didn't meet it, we would use a raft." It's just that the raft for crossing the river can no longer be used to carry luggage, and we have to do it again. ”
Needless to say, everyone knows that as long as the luggage does not fall apart, it is fine, but the requirements for the raft to cross the river are high.
"You don't have to worry too much, didn't we notice a tree with a particularly sticky sap the other day? I'm going to get some with me today and use them on the raft so that it won't fall apart easily. Jin Daya said with a wave of his hand.
He is still very optimistic, after such a difficult time, are you still afraid of falling into the river? Even if you fall into it, there's nothing to be afraid of, it's a big deal to float over the raft.
The only trouble was the women, children and old people in the team, who were afraid that they did not have the strength to hold the raft.
But these will be talked about at that time, and there will definitely be a way.
Shen Qingqian's memory has relevant information, but it is not shipbuilding, but the simplest physical principle.
But now they're just going to make rafts, and that information is enough.
After this matter was finished, Li Laosan looked at Jiang Goudan and them again, "Dogan, thank you for leading the way these days, and thank you for providing us with a lot of convenience, but you also know our identity, what are your plans next?" ”
Jiang Goudan was stunned for a moment when asked, and then said with some hesitation: "Third master, can't you continue to take me with us?" Don't worry, after that we will find our own food, and we will not eat your rations. ”
They were originally fleeing, but now this is the situation outside, just dozens of them, aren't they going out to find death?
It's better to follow this group of outcasts to northern Hubei to try their luck, maybe they will settle down in northern Hubei.
Li Laosan didn't expect him to say this, and when he saw that Jiang Goudan's group of people were all looking at him expectantly, he immediately understood, and it was estimated that they had already talked about this matter in private.
"As long as you are not afraid that you will not be able to survive in northern Hubei, follow it. But I said ugly things ahead, and you have to continue to listen to the arrangements on the road behind, otherwise I won't care about you. Li Laosan finally agreed.
Jiang Goudan immediately said: "Third master, don't worry, we will definitely listen to you and a few bad masters." ”
Everyone has been getting along for more than a month, and both sides know each other's situation, and the matter has been settled.
It takes a lot of wood to make a raft, especially since they don't have any sanding tools and can only find small trees of similar size to make it, which makes it even more difficult.
But there are always more ways than difficulties, and these things are naturally handled by men.
When Shen Qingqian was busy looking for materials, he drew the relevant information in his heart on a stone slab.
"What are you drawing?" Sheng Ze's voice suddenly sounded behind her.