Chapter 1679
The 30-year war of religions has just ended, and the Protestant countries representing the interests of the emerging bourgeoisie have risen. Their exploration of the world, the era of great navigation, has entered a more fanatical stage.
The huge benefits hidden in the eastern land make them yearn for more while vigilant and fearful.
When the long and narrow warship of the European missions cut through the waves, starting from Gibraltar, from the Baltic Sea, from London, from Rotterdam, along the African west coast all the way south, bypassing the Cape of Good Hope, Madagascar, crossing over Indian Ocean When heading east, in the huge newly-built port in the Great Xia Empire Canton Mirror, two giant ships 1,000 feet long and 300 feet wide with a 7th Layer deck are about to set off.
Guangzhou—At this time, it is also known as Panyu or Southern Sea. As one of the four major sea berths, the port of Guangzhou does not have the conditions to dock the Ao-Kampy-type giant ship.
Therefore, a new harbour was built in Haojing for the docking of large ships.
The New Year has just passed, not yet February. After several months of preparations, Origin Item ships formally entered the shipping system for the first time in Haojing.
Since the emperor issued an edict to open the sea last year, all coastal areas have gradually lifted the sea ban. I can't wait for the maritime merchants to control their old ships and re-run the many routes in Yingzhou and Nanyang.
For the merchants along the coast, the empire’s policy of prohibiting seas was a torment. They are better at sea trade than inland merchants. Fortunately, the empire's domestic demand was huge in the previous stage, and it didn't even talk about losses. Open the sea now, naturally more cheering excitedly.
Yingzhou is newly established, and the demand is huge. Yizhou is also under development and also has huge demand. Especially in Southeast Asia, the countries of Western Thailand cannot do business with Great Xia due to the forbidden sea. Great Xia Empire products have long been eager to see. At this time, as long as a ship of silk and porcelain can be transported to Southeast Asia, whether it is Manila, Batavia, or Malacca, as soon as the ship arrives, it will be immediately robbed by local chiefs and merchants from Taisi.
A ship of silk was shipped out, and a ship of gold and silver was shipped back. Examples of explosive fortunes are not uncommon in the past few months.
Of course, if you are lucky, you will naturally have bad luck. The sea is not very peaceful. Although the empire has stationed troops in Southeast Asia, there are naval bases on the big islands. The colonists of the Western and Western countries, the East India Company, or the small established countries, these rooted countries naturally did not dare to offend the Han merchants. But some native, pirates who are not afraid of death can ignore these. What's more, the weather on the sea is treacherous, the wind is turbulent, and accidentally encountered a storm, it is also the ship's destruction.
But no matter how hard it is, it can't resist the enthusiasm for wealth.
The old ships are not strong? Are sea storms fierce? Are there pirates? Don't be afraid, the giant ship of the empire is about to go to sea!
The huge mountain-like ship blinks silver-gray metal rays of light in the sun, giving people a sense of security as stable as Mount Tai, as if the sky is overturned and cannot be shaken.
When the Origin Qi bell hung on the main deck, the resonant voice bell rang through the port, and the bustling crowd rushed out from the waiting hall, amidst the huge cheers, the tide climbed up. Get on the big ship like the island.
On the top deck, under the gold alloy pillars of the big Xia Country flag with a black background of Phnom Penh and stars and clouds, Zheng Sen stands upright.
It seems that there is no concept of the national flag in the past dynasties, and it seems that it is unnecessary. Is the celestial kingdom? However, things are easy to change with time. Nowadays, without a national flag, there is no identity, and a national flag is also a must.
The national flag of Great Xia, with black rattan cloth as the base, inlaid with golden jade thread, and sun, moon and stars moire patterns. One of the huge rune, at a glance, resembles the character "Xia" and also resembles the character "Yi". Gives a sense of mysterious, remote and broad.
Under the national flag, hung a giant coat of arms, which is a giant beast coat of arms, a dragon head and a turtle whose body is vacated with waves. Refers to this Origin Item ship as a civilian transport ship of the genus Ao.
Zheng Sen is the captain of this Canton No. 1 Kan Chong transport ship.
Belonging to Guangzhou Bosi.
Zheng Sen was captured when the Great Xia ruled the world. After Zheng’s navy was reorganized, he was released. Because of Zheng Zhilong’s father and son’s cooperation in the reorganization process, and because of Zheng Zhilong’s father and son’s contribution to the southeast coast As well as the understanding of the situation in Southeast Asia, Zheng Zhilong was assigned to the Songjiang War Zone of the Southern Sea Army, and he was included in the painting.
Zheng Sen entered Jiang Ning Prefecture to study soon. The emperor issued an edict to open the sea, Zheng Sen gave up the qualification to enter the Taixue school that he was about to obtain, and obtained a place through the relationship of the golden flower Zheng.
Zheng Sen is actually very aware of the importance of learning too much. In this era of great change, Taixue further study is the only shortcut to keep up with the changes of the times.
But he doesn't have a high talent in the important subjects of "Origin Qi Law", "Book of Changes" and "Basics of Yuan Fu".
So he chose the ocean.
His background and everything he came into contact with during his growing up gave him a deep understanding of the ocean. He also knew the ambition of the emperor. The ocean is a vital part. He felt that he didn't have a talent on the Origin Qi, so he started from where he is best.
Entering the city parks system is the way Zheng Zhilong arranged for him. I hope that he can get familiar with the operation of the civilian Origin Item ship and get in touch with more and broader Heaven and Earth. When the time comes, with the credit and the relationship, you can enter the navy system. This is also a heaven-spanning grand dao.
If you directly enter the navy system, promotion will not be easy. Zheng Wu is the chief commander of the navy. In order to avoid suspicion, he will never look at him differently-he is not the only hero in the navy!
Standing on the top deck, Zheng Sen felt as though he was standing on the top of a mountain. The bustling crowd is like ants, so small. This huge ship at the foot is so powerful. And he is the captain of this huge ship.
"Captain."
A shout came from behind.
Zheng Sen came back to his senses, grabbed a piece of Origin Qi clock hanging on the belt, and looked at the time: "also a quarter of an hour. Let everyone be prepared and anchor at any time."
"Here."
Ao is the first voyage of a transport ship, and its final destination is Malacca. At this time, Great Xia and the European countries have not yet completed the exchange of credentials, and the launch of the new ship in the sea requires a process of adaptation. Therefore, I will not enter the Indian Ocean, nor will I go to Europe.
This is considered a trial voyage for the first and second transport ships of Guangzi. It is to train the ship keeper to be familiar with the performance of the ship. Therefore, although merchants are accepted to rent positions, there are not many places. Currently on Zheng Sen's Guangzi No. 1, less than one-tenth of the thousands of spaces is full, and there are fewer than 2,000 passengers.
Hundreds of old-style ships went to Southeast Asia with the Origin Item ship. Among these ships are merchants’ private ships as well as municipal ships’ ships.
When the bell rang again, the two C-shaped octagonal towers in the giant ship’s energy warehouse output shining brilliance, and the huge iron anchor rose from the sea—the giant ship set sail.