Chapter 430: 'Raid'

Prostrate on the cold deck, the natural navigator of the Wuli tribe replied respectfully: "Great conqueror, according to the 'latitude and longitude measurement' you taught, I have recorded in detail the route of the fugitive landmen. ”

The latitude and longitude mentioned by Bansaru are the auxiliary lines fabricated by the Wuli people in imitation of the earth's civilization in order to measure the direction, which are defined as the same as the latitude and longitude of the earth, and are all trajectories formed by the rotation of a certain point on the surface of the planet, in which the parallels are circular and parallel to each other, and the length is the cosine of the circumference of the middle equator multiplied by the latitude of the parallel;

The meridian is a semicircular arc on the great circle line connecting the north and south poles on the surface of the planet, and any two meridians of equal length intersect at the north and south poles.

The meridian line indicates the north and south, the latitude line shows the east and west, and the point where the two intersect can show any position on the planet, such a setting is very simple, as long as you know that the world is circular, and then set up a starting point of longitude, and after working out the latitude and longitude, you can theoretically use the 'sextant' to measure the angle of the sun to determine the bearing.

When Zhang Lisheng first used a tablet to teach the craftsmen of the indigenous tribes, several of the pictures were exploded maps of the globe divided into latitude and longitude and the manufacturing of the sextant.

As a result, the natives miraculously took the 'Shrimp Island' as the starting point of longitude and set up the longitude and latitude of the 'Shrimp No. 2 World Realm' for medium and long-distance ocean fishing, and this great feat naturally became another example of the Wuli people's living faith to give them wisdom enlightenment, even Zhang Lisheng would not use a sextant to measure the angle of the sun until now.

However, ignorance of latitude and longitude does not prevent young people from pretending to express their appreciation. "Very well Bansara, it seems that you have completed the first chart of our Wuli people.

Although it may have taken a lot of circles and walked for two months, we have explored a route from Wuli Island to the land-based country.

By the way, if you are allowed to go alone now, how long do you think you will be able to sail back to Wuli Island in the iron boat?"

"All is inspired by your wisdom, great conqueror.

The land-men fled with sails, more than ten times slower than our steamers, and the sun would rise and set six times at most if I were to sail with all my might. I'll be able to go back and forth along this route. ”

If you go round trip for six days. With a three-day one-way trip, the value of the direct route to the city-state of Kataman is much higher, and the answer is far beyond the expectations of the youth.

"Hano is really good at saying that, he didn't take us around much. It's a pity that I'm not very confident..."Zhang Lisheng was stunned. Muttered. Then he looked at the young native captain at his feet, raised his foot and stomped on the steel-made deck, and raised his voice and asked, "Ban Saru." Since you're confident in the speed of a steamship, what do you think of the ship's strength?"

"Conqueror, this two-hundred-pace-tall steamship is as powerful as ten giant wooden fishing boats at full sail. Ban Saru, who fell to his knees, stiffened, as if he had some premonition in his heart, and said in an excited voice after a few seconds of silence.

"Very good," Hearing this satisfactory answer, Zhang Lisheng showed a cruel smile in the dark, stared at the brightly lit fleet in the distance and said calmly: "Since the steamship has such a large strength, then you immediately pass my order to gather three iron ships to attack the land people who will meet with the fugitives today."

Kill their samurai and spellcasters, snatch the ship, and sail back to Wuli Island. ”

"Yes, great conqueror. Bansaru replied excitedly and deferentially.

"Remember, after returning the captive fleet to the tribe, tell Tugla that the surviving landers are not allowed to slaughter and pass through the stone circle, feed them well, and wait for me to return before I do the fall. After thinking about it, Zhang Lisheng asked again: "And after sending off the prisoners, you still return to this sea area with three steam ships, just cruise nearby, and wait for noon to come up to me when you see a thick fog rising on the sea." ”

"Yes, great conqueror. ”

"Alright, Bansala, it's time for me to show you your bravery at sea, and to pass on my word to all the Wuli people on the Iron Ship, for fearlessness on the battlefield is the most devout compliment to me. Saying that, the Wu Li conqueror was wrapped in clouds and mist, and disappeared without a trace, leaving only a cold voice floating on the sea, igniting the blood in the hearts of the believers.

Soon, the steel battleship ready for battle tore through the night like a ghost, and slowly accelerated towards the fleet of the Downton family in the distance, and the fierce battle was already on the verge of breaking out.

At this time, the land-based people who thought they were sailing in the safe waters of the city-state were unprepared for the impending war, and in the main cabin of the ship's flagship, Van der Sar was feasting on Anita and Helena, who had suffered many hardships and died.

Because the tutor and the housekeeper of the two were by their side, according to etiquette, the head of the Downton family's ship's guards, West, and the flagship captain Dagama were also accompanied by the banquet, which also made the already lax guard even more porous.

On the flagship watchtower, against the howling sea breeze, a short samurai wearing a round hat and carrying a scimitar at his waist looked forward boredly for a while, quietly took out a shiny silver flat-bodied metal wine jug from his arms, silently unscrewed the lid and took a sip, and secretly put the flask back into his arms.

"Est, you've been drinking secretly. Unexpectedly, his hand was still in his arms and did not take it out, and his companion who was keeping vigil with him back to back suddenly said loudly.

"You, what nonsense are you talking about April, I, I dare to drink during the vigil," the dwarf samurai stammered in a panic, "If you get drunk and fall headlong, you will die..."

"Don't quibble, April, have you forgotten how smart my nose is. ”

"If you want to have such a sharp nose, it may be because you smell the wine in the cabin, Master Van der Sar is feasting, and there is no shortage of fine wine. Esther stiffened his head and continued to argue.

"Okay. You're right, maybe you're drinking during the vigil, or maybe I smell the young master feasting on wine, and we all have a point, so leave it to Captain Afrey to judge. The companion of the dwarf samurai sniffled in the night wind and shouted loudly.

"Don't, don't be like this April, we've known each other for years..."

"Good brother, if you really think of me as a good brother, will you still enjoy a good wine by yourself in such a cold weather? Aprill snorted, "You're short. Standing in the watchtower, only my head was shivering, did you ever think that a big man like me was half exposed..."

"Alright, well, shut up, and if you shout any more, Captain Afrey will hear that none of us can drink. "The more I listen to my companion, the louder it gets. With a bitter face, Estad felt the flask out of his bosom. Unscrewed the lid and slammed it April's mouth, "Drink." Drink it, the good 'sour red fruit wine', this small pot will cost seventy-five coppers, drink it and shut up. ”

"Yo-yo, it's really good wine, my brother Esther," Dongdong took two sips of wine, and April immediately said with a smile, "It's sweet and sour, and it's delicious, and it's warm all over..."

"April, look at the flames on the Bluecrest's watchtower!" Listening absentmindedly to his companion's nonsense, Esther, who was distressed by the wine, inadvertently skimmed the light on the right side, turned to look, and saw that the towering watchtower on the sea ship next to him had been covered by firelight, and he couldn't help but blurt out nervously.

"Don't lie to me, Est, I won't fall for this, even if there is a warning, I will..."April said vaguely as he held the head of the flask, but before he could finish his sentence, he was pierced through the neck by a smooth wooden strip with a sharp iron spike at the end.

Stunned to see his companion who kept opening and closing his mouth after his neck was pierced, but could no longer make a sound, and could only spit out the dirty blood in one mouth, Ested only felt his body stiff and his tongue stiff.

But after all, he was also a samurai with actual combat experience, and he had already reacted in a breath, and squatted down in the watchtower smartly, and while lighting the warning light, he shouted hoarsely: "Throw a gun, the Hellman's spear killed April, the gods are above, the Hellman is coming..."

The belated shouts tore through the otherwise calm night sky, causing the flagship deck to gradually stir.

Van der Sar, who was lighting the fireplace, guarding a huge oval-shaped table in the warm and comfortable cabin, eating tender steaks, and listening with interest to Anita's account of the terrible experience on the island of Hell heard the unusual noise outside, and had to interrupt the guests in disappointment.

"West, I hear something wrong outside, you go see what's wrong. He put down his knife and gave a command, then smiled apologetically at Hanino again, motioning for him to continue his horror story.

So the boy grinned and continued: "We walked in the jungle for four or five hours, and finally came to the sea, and guess what Van der Sar, we saw countless docks, harbors, and huge sea ships.

Honestly, the ships are magnificent, and they look no worse than the best shipyards in the Catamane city-state, and you have seen the wooden ships we stole from the Infernandes, nay, the wooden ships that we took away, and the dwarf cabins suitable for the height of the Infernanes aside, are they not very exquisite in terms of craftsmanship alone.

Actually, I was afraid that the Hellburners would chase us in a big ship..."

"Master Van der Sar, the Hellenos are attacking our fleet, and I need you to give me the right to command all the sailors to resist the attack!" At this moment, the leader of the Downton House guards, who had just been ordered to leave to find out the situation, strode back to the cabin, interrupted Anita's words, and said in a loud voice. (To be continued......)

PS: I read the big message of the flying rookie Pig Pig was very moved, alas, but as a part-time code word will not fight if the results are poor and you can't make money, Pig Pig Code Words will have to risk the opposition of your family, that is more painful, all can only be spelled.

One more presented, the next more pig pig after writing decided to stay at twelve o'clock at noon tomorrow, first fixed to twelve o'clock one watch, around ten o'clock in the evening, and then strive to restore twelve o'clock two watch, so that the big ones look cooler.

After the most reckless, I asked for a monthly pass, recommended, and I am very grateful