Heaven’s Intention

The waves are rippling.

My lord, Yuanfan Port is ahead, and we are running out of vegetables on board, should we replenish them at Yuanfan Port?

When a fleet was still some distance away from Yuanfan Port, a first officer in charge of vegetables, food and water resources reserves came to the cabin of the fleet commander and made his suggestion.

Okay, let's stop at Yuanfan Port for a while. The fleet commander agreed after thinking for a moment.

Without vegetables, it is definitely not a good thing for everyone living on the fleet, and scurvy is easy to develop.

Scurvy used to be a disease that seriously threatened the health of seafarers in history. It has been widely popular among seamen, explorers and armies in the past thousands of years, especially among long-distance sailors, so it has sailor's fear known as.

But hundreds of years ago, it was found that the disease was related to diet, and it was found that drinking orange juice and lemon juice could treat and prevent scurvy, so vegetables were indispensable on board.

By the way, remember to buy food that can be stored for a longer time. Our expedition this time will take a long time. If it is a vegetable that cannot be stored, buy less. Calling the knight who turned around and going out, the fleet the commander added. You have to know that we don't have much time. We need to speed up our next trip, so as to ensure that we arrive at the battlefield on time. This time, we must have all the reserves.

The commander's expression was very serious, his eyes fell on the first officer, and he said earnestly: You are one of my most capable subordinates, I hope you can handle this matter well.

Please don't worry, I will try my best to get this matter done. When I get to the port ahead, I will immediately take people up to search to see if there are any vegetables that have been stored for a little longer. The first officer turned to the commander After a salute, he answered very seriously.

The commander nodded in satisfaction: Okay, I believe you, go to work!

Thank you very much for your trust. The first officer lowered his head again and replied respectfully.

It wasn't until he stepped out of the cabin where the commander was and came to the deck, and the slight wind blew by, that the first officer exhaled softly.

Looking up at the sky, I feel that the sunshine will be different every day from the departure to the present. Obviously, the sun is starting to shine day by day.

pity. Spring should have been a warm and pleasant season, but these people had to go to the battlefield, although they would have a better life after gaining military exploits.

But who can guarantee that he will be the one who comes back alive?

Lord Sark, the vegetable reserves on the fleet are only enough for today's consumption. Just as the first mate was feeling emotional, the soldier in charge of managing the vegetable store came over and said to the knight.

Sak already knew about this situation. He looked at the mysterious port whose outline could gradually be seen clearly. Then, he turned around and told the soldier: Call a few more people, and follow me to this port later. Take a look at the port to see if there are any vegetables that can be stored for a longer period of time. It is a waste of time to always replenish the food bank like this. We don’t have much time like this in our itinerary.”

By the way, you can buy more lemons and oranges. Wrap each one in paper and put them in a wax-coated airtight bucket.

This method is the most effective and cheapest method.

Yes, I'll call someone here. Seeing that the officer was going to take them to buy food, the soldier immediately turned around to find someone.

Turning around, standing on the deck, like those patrolling soldiers, looking at the port that was getting closer and closer to them in the distance, Sac was somewhat uncertain.

I don't know if we can complete the task as scheduled. Although he had heard about the prosperity of Yuanfan Port, he had never been there in person after all, and he was a little uncertain about whether he could complete the task he should complete.

At least, a batch of vegetables can be added first, so that the people on the fleet will not have no food to eat tomorrow. This is what he urgently needs to solve.

It doesn't matter, at least it can be supplemented with lemons and oranges, but I don't know if there are any in this city, and it's not in season now.

The sky is very blue, with a few white clouds drifting past gently, the sea under the sun looks so blue and beautiful.

And the mysterious port in the distance, like a beautiful girl covered with a veil, is gradually lifting the veil in front of everyone, which makes people full of expectations.

A very grand and beautiful port... When Yuanfan Port showed the entire appearance in front of him, Sac couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Magnificence is at a glance, and beauty also comes from order and cleanliness. On the pier, there is very little litter everywhere.

Yeah, this port is really beautiful, but I don't know if it can still be so prosperous when the war is raging here. A third officer said in an interface.

I hope it won't sweep here. It's a pity that such a prosperous place was destroyed by the flames of war. Looking at the beautiful port in front of him, Sac whispered. After finishing speaking, he shook his head. This is not something he can decide of.

At this moment, the fleets of various countries have already begun to set off in a concentrated manner, and the fleets of the elves are also ready. A big battle is about to begin. Under such circumstances, any place may become a victim of the war.

There is a patrol team coming ahead. Suddenly someone said.

Sac quickly woke up from his contemplation and looked forward. Sure enough, I saw a battleship coming towards us.

Naturally, there were knights in charge of this kind of thing, who negotiated and explained with the people on the opposite side. After confirming their identities, the warship cleared the way ahead and led them to Yuanfan Port.

According to the regulations of Yuanfan Port, only two warships can approach the edge of the port, and other warships must keep a certain distance from the port. However, small boats can be used to pick up and drop off the soldiers on board to and from the warship and port.

For this regulation, the fleet members who came from afar have no dissatisfaction. This kind of regulation is actually reasonable. In order to protect the safety of the port, there is nothing wrong with such a regulation.

Hello, welcome to Yuanfan Port. The port officer in charge of receiving the fleet rushed over after receiving the news, and had a warm conversation with Sac who had come ashore.

When he learned that Sac and the others were going to buy vegetables that could be stored for a longer period of time, the officer showed a smile on his face: You chose to come to our port for food supplements this time. You are looking for the right place. Maybe you don't know , There is a new type of food in our territory called canned food. In order to allow some people who have been working at sea for a long time to eat vegetables frequently, our main business is canned vegetables, which seal various vegetables in cans. Keep it for at least one year, and during this year, you can open the can and eat it at any time. How about it, should you consider canned vegetables?

Canned vegetables? Although canned food has been spread, it is not widespread yet. As the chief mate, this is the first time he heard this name, and Sac was a little dazed.

However, immediately, the officer led the group of them very enthusiastically to the port resting place, ordered someone to fetch some canned vegetables, opened them immediately, and let them taste them.

Sac looked suspiciously, and found that most of them were stoneware, but a few were glass bottles, which could be seen from inside, and they were compressed vegetables.

This is what we found in our territory. If the food sealed in the glass container is properly heated, it will not easily deteriorate. Of course, the glass bottle is relatively expensive, and it is not cost-effective to put it in a can. It is just a few examples, most of which are made of stoneware. , These stoneware have the same appearance, can be stacked and put in a box, occupying a small space, and can be used as a lunch box and water container when used up.”

The secretary introduced and talked.

In fact, this method is to process the food well, then put it into a wide-mouth pottery bottle, put it all in a boiling water pot, heat it for 30-60 minutes, plug it with a cork while it is hot, and then reinforce it with a thread or seal it with wax. In this way, food can be preserved for a long time without rot and deterioration.

Sack and others were immediately intrigued by this new type of food: How long will this last?

If you don't open the package, it can keep at least one month without rot. The steward replied: And these vegetables have been compressed. When eating, just open them and put them in the pot.

On earth, shortly after the advent of this glass jar, the British Peter Durant made a tinplate jar and obtained a patent in the UK.

But in this world now, the manufacturing process of tin cans is very difficult. In the foreseeable future, it is impossible for tin cans to appear.

Then I'll take it back and try it. Sark said, and with the consent of the local officer, he returned to the ship with a few cans and handed them over to the head of the fleet.

Oh, this is canned food? I seem to have heard of it. The commander has heard of new things that have appeared in the past few years. He thought about it and said, Cook it and try it.

It's easy, the chef cooks it, and after a while, a pot of vegetable soup appears.

It's very small when compressed, but when boiled, it loosens a lot. One can can meet the needs of a boat for a day's vegetable soup. The chef then reported.

After taking a sip, the commander nodded, the taste is not very good, but it is much better than the vegetables stored like this.

The fleet management, including the fleet commander, are all very interested in this kind of canned food, and they think it is a very good idea to buy this kind of canned vegetable.

Well, use cans for everything. These earthenware pots have very little storage space. We can store more vegetables and food. After eating, we can store water from the rain and store fresh water. The fleet commander immediately noticed this. Click, make a decision.

So, Sac took dozens of people up, and half an hour later, a special cargo ship came, replenishing each ship with a large amount of canned vegetables.

In just a few days, the Church of the Goddess of Agriculture in Romon's territory received an order to march.

The Fifth Fleet that Romon handed over to the Church of the Goddess of Agriculture will also be commanded by people from the Church of the Goddess of Agriculture, and will soon leave Yuanfan Port.

Romon, please rest assured that the Church of the Goddess of Agriculture will cherish the Fifth Fleet and will never let the fleet suffer any unnecessary losses.

Alini was wearing a bishop's robe, representing the Church of the Goddess of Agriculture, comforting Romon.

The place where they were standing at this moment was Yuanfan Port, and the fleet that was about to depart had already docked at the port.

Romon's gaze never left the fleet. Hearing his wife comforting him, Romon nodded gently.

Alini, don't worry, I was the one who decided to hand over the command of the fleet. I won't regret the decision I made. Romon smiled and said.

Alini had long made up her mind to completely abandon this fleet, and Alini didn't know this.

Hearing what her husband said, a smile appeared on Ai Lini's face. She also looked at the fleet and said, Actually, as a fleet, if you can't continue to go through honing on the battlefield, sooner or later your glory will fade away. .”

I understand. Romon said lightly.

He breathed out lightly, and then said to Alini: Actually, I'm not the saddest person when the Fifth Fleet leaves like this. The saddest person is over there.

Following his gaze, Alini saw the somewhat lonely figure standing far away.

Lord Shakat, are you all right?

He will get better, but he definitely won't feel better now. Romon said with a sigh, I'll go and have a few words with him.

Well, okay, you go. Alini nodded and said.

She can understand the helplessness and sadness of these men, but sometimes, the things that should be chosen must be made, and there will be gains only if they give up.

From Alini to Shakat's side, Romon didn't say anything, but patted his shoulder heavily, giving him enough comfort.

My lord, don't worry, I'm fine. Shakat turned his head, saw that it was Romon, and said.

But even if he pretended to be relaxed, the heavy feeling still made him feel uncomfortable, but, in order not to worry the lord, he tried his best not to show it.

I know, you'll be fine...well, let's take a look at them again, the fleet is about to set off. Romon patted Shakat on the shoulder again, looked at the sea, and said suddenly.

Shakat turned his head, and sure enough, he saw that the fleet had already set sail, heading for the depths of the sea.

They go farther and farther away, and the long shadows stretch so long under the sun.

Looking at their shadows, gradually disappearing from his sight, Shakat has never felt this feeling, and he never knew before that there is such an uncomfortable feeling in the world.

Although he knew that there would be such a day, but when he watched the fleet leave, Shakat's eyes couldn't help but turn red.

This is the fleet he created by himself, and it took seven or eight years!

Will never come back again. (!)