Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

"What's your name?" Shao Shude asked, looking at the person closest to him.

"Li Ergou." The man replied respectfully.

"Wei people?"

"Exactly."

"Wei people are so brave." Shao Shude said with emotion: "Why go to sea?"

Li Ergou didn't know how to answer, and after holding back for a while, he said, "I can't live anymore."

"Weibo prefectures have moved so many people, and there is a lot of land, so how can they not survive?" Shao Shude asked.

Li Ergou also seemed to have broken the jar, and Zhiqiu replied: "Sweat and throw eight petals into the land, which is really not what I want. I don't have much money all year round, and I am so tired that I get so little, I can only eat. The day of the society At that time, being able to eat some meat and drink some wine is regarded as a good thing in the world. This kind of life, no matter what, it is better to go to sea to beg for life, even if it is not possible, it will be dragged down by death."

Shao Shude was noncommittal after listening.

He knew that in today's world, there are many people who hold the idea of ​​Li Ergou.Not to mention extremely contemptuous of farming, it must be unwilling to farm honestly.No one, too tired, no money, bullied.Instead of that, it's better to go out and make a living, make a fortune if you make a fortune, eat chaff if you don't make it, and have nothing to complain about when you die.

The Cai thief in Henan is also like a bird.The ones farthest away would rather go to a barren place like central Guizhou to serve as a soldier than honestly farm in their hometown.

Farming, planting Nima!

Shao Shude actually felt that he was already very successful.At least, he influenced quite a few martial arts children, let them honestly do farming at home, take care of themselves, and no longer become a factor of social instability.But under 150 years of inertia, it is impossible for everyone to be so honest, just the few in front of them.

They don't have the ability to make trouble on land, so they can only go to sea to make trouble, even if they were landlubbers before.

But then again, how many sailors and pirates are not landlubbers?They are all half-way monks, right?

The Wei people also sold soldiers and armours to the pirates at the beginning, but later found out that these pirates were just like that, it might as well end up in person, it would definitely be more prosperous than them.

The situation is such a situation, there are too many "talents" in the country.The other kings all pursued "wild talents", and the Great Xia Dynasty frankly wanted to get rid of these talents who were not talents.

"I have read the sea chart you presented." Shao Shude looked at the roll of sea chart spread out on the table, and drew his fingers back and forth on the outline of land and islands depicted on it.

There was hope in the eyes of Li Ergou and others.

This is a sea map that they got back in exchange for life and death and a lot of luck.If it can be recognized by saints, it will be easy to achieve great success.

"How many islands have you found in this series of islands?" Shao Shude asked.

"26 were found." Li Ergou said.

"Is there really that much?" Shao Shude asked.

Li Ergou hesitated, and finally said honestly: "There may be thirty or so, but it's hard to find. There is often heavy fog in that place, and it is easy to get lost. There are many small islands. Once you get lost, the risk of hitting the rocks is very high."

Shao Shude nodded.

They're talking about the Thousand Islands.Because of the intersection of cold and warm currents, there is the largest fishing ground in the world: the Thousand Islands Fishing Ground (Hokkaido Fishing Ground).Also due to the confluence of cold and warm currents, it is extremely easy to form thick fog, which is a great threat to navigation.They circled the interior of the archipelago, without getting lost, without hitting a rock and sinking, luck is pretty good.

Of course, they are just survivors.They are not the only ships heading north to explore, and others may not have such good luck.

"Are these islands valuable?" Shao Shude asked again.

"There are many turtle heads on the island. During the fishing season, they are so densely packed that they can almost fill up the river ditch. Bears and foxes will stay on the river bank. When they encounter a turtle head that cannot swim, they will step forward to catch it." Li Ergou Said: "We have managed to hunt down two bears, and the skins have been offered."

"I won't take your bear skins in vain." Shao Shude said, "There are also squid heads in Liaodong, and they are nothing valuable. Besides squid heads and bears, what else is there?"

"There are especially many fur seals, seals, and beavers."

"Are there wildlings?"

"I haven't seen it before." Li Ergou said: "I have sent people to different islands twice to get fresh water, but I didn't meet any savages."

"Could it be that I was looking for it carelessly?"

"Your Majesty." Li Ergou was a little anxious, and immediately said: "The island is not big. We have searched the entire island, but we have not found any traces of savages."

"I believe you." Shao Shude smiled gently and said, "However, I expect that there are more islands in this sea area. It's fine if you don't find them all this time, and there will be chances in the future. It's just—"

Having said that, he paused slightly.

Li Ergou's heart suddenly fell apart, but he didn't know what it meant.

"You guys came back too early." Shao Shude sighed, and continued: "I just saw the outline of the land in the north, so I went back home, and I didn't even plan to get close to the land, so I sent someone to go up to have a look. It should be, a great opportunity wasted for nothing."

The northern land drawn by Li Ergou and others in the chart is actually the Kamchatka Peninsula.

It's a pity that they didn't send anyone to land on the island. They only took a lap around the sea. After drawing the map, they made a few notes, mentioning that the local mountains are densely forested, there are many fur seals and walruses, and then they turned around and returned to the voyage.

Shao Shude even dared to be sure that Li Ergou and others probably thought that the Kamchatka Peninsula was the mainland, because they didn't go around to the west side of the peninsula to have a look, so naturally they didn't know the actual situation.

"Your Majesty, we can't do it unless we don't want to." Li Ergou yelled: "At that time, the north wind was howling, the waves were huge, the ship was sailing hard, and it would capsize if not careful. After some discussion, we decided to So I decided to ride the wind south and return to Muzhou."

"It's a pity." Shao Shude sighed.

Li Ergou is also a little regretful.If I had been braver at the time, would the ending have been different?
No one dared to guarantee that maybe the ship capsized and people died, or maybe they survived that dangerous period successfully and could continue to stay for a long time.But now that the matter has come to this, what else can be said?

"The ocean current you mentioned is very interesting. Do you know where it flows?" Shao Shude no longer entangled with the chart, but asked another question.

Li Ergou frowned and thought hard for a while, then said: "Going back to Your Majesty, it should flow in the northeast direction."

"Are you sure?" Shao Shude asked.

Li Ergou opened his mouth, not daring to make a promise.

How can there be any accuracy in things like ocean currents?What if there is a turn in the middle?This is very possible.

Just one thing, land can affect the direction of ocean currents, who knows if there is any land in the north.

"Follow the ocean current to the northeast, what will happen?" Shao Shude asked.

Li Ergou opened his mouth even wider.

what will happen?Will the ship be wrecked?
"Forget it, I won't embarrass you." Shao Shude laughed loudly and said, "The sea charts are still very valuable. At least, the islands, land, ocean currents, and places where whales and sea beasts haunt are all very valuable."

Li Ergou is at ease, as long as His Majesty accepts what they desperately exchanged for.

"Of course there will be rewards." Shao Shude said: "But you have only completed half of it, which is a pity. If you can go further along the ocean current, why should I begrudge the position of county marquis? Now this half-finished achievement, give me The county men are reluctant."

Li Ergou was a little disappointed, and the brothers standing behind him were also a little disappointed.

Indeed, they had a trick.I just set off from Sakhalin Island, sailed north and east for a certain distance, and then returned.

This credit is indeed not enough, not convincing enough.

"That's all." Shao Shude sighed, and said, "I won't force you anymore. It seems that you are content with wealth..."

"Your Majesty." Li Ergou knelt down, kowtowed, and said loudly, "I would like to sail again and draw a more detailed chart."

Shao Shude was silent for a while, and said, "You have a lot of courage."

The key members of Li Ergou also knelt down and said in unison: "Your Majesty, we are willing to go."

"Excellent!" Shao Shude exclaimed, and said, "I won't let you work in vain. Li Ergou can confer the title of county man, and Taichang Temple will determine where the food seal is located as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Your Majesty Long En." Li Ergou was overjoyed and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Don't be in a hurry to be happy." Shao Shude waved his hand and said, "This prince is not so easy to get. In the midst of strong winds and waves, and dangerous storms, you have to go again to draw a more detailed chart for me. If The credit is great enough, not to mention the county man, the county uncle is no problem. Li Qing, can you hear me clearly?"

"I know." Li Ergou replied in a deep voice.

Shao Shude continued to look at Haitu.

From his point of view, this sea chart is a bit rough, and there are many mistakes and omissions.But after all, it is a great pioneering work, and it is very rare to be able to obtain this information after a difficult voyage.

He will not take the initiative to draw a world map, because there is no way to prove it, let alone explain it.The mysteries of this world have to be solved step by step by people from this time and space.

Li Ergou is a greedy warrior and "adventurer", but Shao Shude uses his greed.

If there is no desire and no desire, things will be difficult to handle. This is the truth.

"I'll give you another batch of property." Shao Shude said again: "After collecting it, go to Chishanpu to see if there is any suitable boat and order one. Your original boat is too small and too old. It's really not suitable for long-distance voyages. With a new ship, it will be even more powerful."

"I obey the order." Li Ergou responded.

He knew that the original boat was indeed a bit old and the quality was not very good.When encountering bad weather, every time the sail is sailed, I am afraid that the direction of the wave will not be accurately grasped, causing the ship to roll or the keel to break.

If you can go to the shipyard to build a new ship, the safety will be much better.

Shao Shude nodded.Zhongguan Wang Yanfan brought a gift list, handed it to Li Ergou, and then walked out of the line together amidst his gratitude.

"There are so many strange people." Shao Shude sighed.

If Li Ergou can discover something during his second voyage next year, it may bring huge benefits to the world—from a long-term perspective.

If not, then there is no way, and he will not interfere artificially.

Some things require a little bit of luck, but also the courage to go forward.

Li Ergou didn't have an accident this time, but it doesn't mean that he will still be intact next time.In terms of probability, he is very likely to die in the sea.In this world, Zhang Ergou and Wang Ergou are needed to stand on his shoulders and complete a great cause from generation to generation.

The spirit of adventure, the desire for wealth and status, and the hunger for honor are the core driving forces that drive them to "die" again and again. I hope that those with an adventurous spirit will not die.