334, [still on the way]
Because the ship was fast enough, Chaoyungang was already left behind and disappeared on the sea.
Holding the railing on the edge of the deck and looking out, you can only see the water and sky. More than a dozen white water birds spread their wings in the air, singing briefly and loudly, continuously storming on the sea surface, catching small fish in the water, and occasionally wandering around the sails.
For sailors, water birds are a symbol of auspiciousness, because these beautiful creatures can only be found near land.
This boat is a typical sea boat style in Chaoyungang. The cabin is located on the bow and stern, and there are several high and thick masts standing on the open deck in the middle. Below the thick deck is a cargo hold divided by watertight walls.
Among the passengers on the boat, there are many rich people. They travel around and have always made a lot of money, so they are very generous in spending money. For this reason, the boat specially prepared a lot of things for them to make more money from these passengers.
There are sailors who recommend shuttle buses on the boat, renting fishing rods, baits and scam nets, which are enough to buy more new ones on the dock, but everyone is still flocking to it. Soon, many fishing rods and lines on the side of the boat were thrown out, and as the hull moved, long ripples were drawn on the water surface.
Some of them seemed to know each other. After negotiations with the sailors on the boat, they paid some money. Then they worked together to lift out an open small charcoal stove in the cabin behind, bought some charcoal and ingredients, and then set up a fire in the stove and started barbecuing.
The fragrance suddenly thrilled, and people surrounded him. Everyone was a talented person who had been in the world for a long time. The relationship was very harmonious and generous, and the deck was full of joy. Some people took the seafood they caught and roasted them together to eat them. Everyone tasted some.
Some people went to the boat to buy it, or simply opened the cargo they carried, picked up some storage-resistant vegetables, salt and soy sauce and other condiments, as well as spice powder, which greatly enriched the baking methods. Some of the rich drivers asked the sailors to lead the sheep from the bottom of the bilge, processed the slices on the spot, and distributed them to everyone after baking.
Although Fang Chang was very rich in the package, he did not participate in these things.
With the comfortable sea breeze, he was just wandering around, talking to different passengers, getting some news from the East China Sea, and learning about the customs and personalities of the East China Sea Islands. After everyone left the sea, because they were not in a shop, they often felt that their worries disappeared and they all became leisurely, and they were happy to talk to others to pass the time.
There was someone who knew the situation in the East China Sea very well. While gently stroking the fishing rod in his hand, he said:
"...No one can count the islands on the East China Sea, let alone climbing to each island, let alone anyone knows what is on it. In short, most people's islands are made of fresh water, without exception. And islands with sufficient fresh water and arable land will flourish in agriculture and a large number of ships will dock."
"The rumors over the years even say that many thieves have no children and hide their accumulated income in secret places. So when someone discovers it, they get rich and make everyone saliva saliva. As a result, some people take the opportunity to sell high-priced treasure maps, saying that it is rare to be an orphan, and in a blink of an eye, they can take out a few dozen more. Those who are deceived often have no way to ask for advice, and the fraudster will soon run away with the money."
"Every island often has an island owner. According to the situation of each island, some are recommended, some are hereditary, and some are just based on force. The rules implemented on each island are very different, there is no unified law, and there is no unified court. You must be careful when doing things. If you are in trouble, you must make it clear in advance..."
It was not until nothing came out of the other party's mouth that Fang Chang bowed and turned to the next one.
Seeing that the people eating barbecue there were in a good mood, they even moved out two or three small stoves from the warehouse in the boat, lined up on the deck, eating, drinking and having fun, Fang Chang walked over and picked the gourds at his waist and presented them with a few high-altitude sorghum wine.
This action pushed the atmosphere on the deck to a more intense and enthusiastic place.
There was wine on the boat, but there were only softer ordinary wines, all of which were packed in large wooden barrels and placed in the boat. A sailor told Fang Chang that short-distance sailing like this would be fine. If it took a long time, people could only use wine to drink water instead, otherwise they would get sick. These wooden barrels were designed for that time.
The sailors climbed the mast, worked together on the deck, adjusted the sails to coordinate the course, and achieved maximum wind borrowing efficiency.
Suddenly, the sailors on the boat began to sing.
One, two, three, more and more sailors joined, and soon became a chorus. There were even a few passengers who had listened to the corresponding music, who also hit the beat and joined the chorus, and at the same time brought more people to participate, and the voices resounded across the sea.
So some of the characteristics of Chaoyungang, some of the passionate and rough tones echoed on the deck and spread to the open surroundings.
"...The little boat is hiking in the wind and waves-"
"No relatives, no smoke from cooking on the shore-"
"There is no real ground under your feet, only the blue sky above your head--"
"The wind and waves are not afraid of going to sea or regret, the vast water surface is my homeland..."
The tone is not complicated, it is very popular, almost everyone can sing it, and it is a bit catchy. Fang Chang listened to these maritime tones and shook his head with a smile. Whether the songs are widely spread depends on the song itself. Although it is not elegant, these folk songs have unique and powerful vitality.
Then he continued to lean on the railing, admiring the waves and bubbles around him, and watching the vast sea under the winter.
The boat was traveling very fast, but the archipelago in the East China Sea was two or three days away from Chaoyungang, and the distance was not close. Even at night, the boat did not stop. The owner held the star board in his hand and observed the astrological signs walking according to the needle path, and would not lose his direction. This is his skill in eating.
However, the sea at night is even more charming.
The light of stars sprinkled from the night sky that looked like black satin, reflected on the water surface, and was shattered by the waves that kept shaking, or swaying.
The boat was traveling very fast, but the archipelago in the East China Sea was two or three days away from Chaoyungang, and the distance was not close. Even at night, the boat did not stop. The owner held the star board in his hand and observed the astrological signs walking according to the needle path, and would not lose his direction. This is his skill in eating.
However, the sea at night is even more charming.
The light of stars sprinkled from the night sky that looked like black satin, reflected on the water surface, and was shattered by the waves that kept shaking, or swaying.
The boat was traveling very fast, but the archipelago in the East China Sea was two or three days away from Chaoyungang, and the distance was not close. Even at night, the boat did not stop. The owner held the star board in his hand and observed the astrological signs walking according to the needle path, and would not lose his direction. This is his skill in eating.
However, the sea at night is even more charming.
Chapter completed!