Chapter 25
2020-11-02
Chapter 25 Set sail
Alwin is not a pure idealist. The spirit of the ancestors of the family to explore the unknown world is worthy of recognition, but it is poor Under such circumstance, it would be too empty and illusory to smash the pot and sell iron for investment ideals.
However, when he truly masters the power to control his own destiny, Alwin will probably follow in the footsteps of Garriott’s ancestors and choose to see the vastness of this world!
“Then Warrant Officer Alwin, you have to refuel, I am very strict!”
“Thank you, Captain, I will try my best!”
After singing and speaking, both uncles and nephews laughed heartily at the same time. The sense of alienation that they hadn’t seen in five years gradually dissipated, and the two really began to get closer.
Changing the cups, concentrating on enjoying the rare food on the table, chatting until late at night.
It’s just that another episode happened on the second day when Alwin and Geer met.
Early in the morning, Gehr took Alwin back to shore and found Major Eugene, the instructor of Alwin’s current issue.
“Mr. Geer, good morning!”
Looking at Geer who pushed in the door, Major Eugene who was processing the documents immediately got up and saluted. Whether it is the rank of colonel, the rank of Knight or the identity of the main battleship captain, he needs to be treated with 12 points of respect.
At this time, he noticed that Alwin, who had come in with Gere, lowered his head and didn’t dare to look at himself, thinking that he was young and had some trouble on the Colonel’s ship.
“Did this kid Alwin cause trouble as soon as he boarded the ship? You hand him over to me, and I’ll take care of him.”
Major Eugene said that he wanted to Clean up Alwin, secretly winking at Alwin, exhibit one’s feelings in one’s speech.
“Hahaha, Major Eugene, Alwin didn’t get in trouble, on the contrary I want to thank you for sending him to my boat!
Walk around, let’s go to the tavern and take your time Say, Alwin and I both want to toast you!”
Regardless of whether it was actually breakfast time, Geer dragged Major Eugene to drink. Now Gorr sees it as the benefactor who brought him and Alwin back together, giving him the opportunity to make up for years of debt for his friend, and thank him before setting sail anyway.
Soon, the three of them were already seated at the tavern, and on the way, Goll had already explained Alwin’s situation to Eugene.
“The child is ignorant, and he didn’t tell his family when he ran out. Fortunately, you were sent to my boat. It really helped a lot.” Geer took the wine glass and sent it to Eugene very sincerely. before.
“You’re welcome, sir, I’m just doing my duty. I didn’t think much of it at the time, I just couldn’t bear to see Alwin wasting his time on the communication ship.
He did this. Excellent youngster, you can only get the best training when you are on the captain’s ship.”
Eugene’s attitude is very humble, not only did not take credit, but secretly complimented the uncle and nephew, which made Geer a little cold. There was also a smile on the hard face.
The two officers chatted happily.
But Alwin, who was sitting next to him, could only pretend to be a “problem child in the family”, and gave Eugene a few cups with a smile, and by the way, gave him a few glances.
In his mind, Alwin’s image has also quietly changed from a lonely and lonely side branch to the Eldest Young Master of the upturned family. Eugene, who was still full of sympathy for Alwin, if it weren’t for Geer still here, He’s about to kick Alwin’s ass.
Oh, co-author, I am so merciful, I finally helped you get a bright future with the help of favor, but sent you to your relative’s boat instead? What about trouble?
But Eugene wasn’t really angry either. After all, youngsters always have the aggressiveness of newborn calves do not fear tigers. It is understandable that they want to prove their abilities without relying on the family to come out singlehanded.
But most of these “calves” will recognize the reality after a few years of social beatings. Although they have grown, they have really wasted a lot of time, and some of the gains are more than worth the loss.
In this way, in the end, it is a good thing to be wrong. I have always admired Alwin very much. Now that he is here with Colonel Uncle Geer, my military career will definitely go more smoothly and avoid many detours.
I am actually very happy for him!
Silver Wing stayed in port for a total of two days this time. After a short period of maintenance of ships, personnel repairs, and replenishment of supplies, it will continue to participate in the cruise mission within the jurisdiction of the Third Fleet.
And considering Colonel Geer’s excellent ability, the risk factor of their mission routes will be relatively high.
However, sailors have become accustomed to this kind of life. The risk factor is high and the reward is naturally high. As Geer once said, people who follow the rules and only want to live a stable life cannot become a navy or even a sailor.
Most of these people are daring people, and they don’t even mind going to the famous pirate port “Shipwreck Bay” as long as they are given enough benefits.
In such an atmosphere, Alwin also officially went to sea with the ship as a navy for the first time.
Wow——
Wow——
Patrol back and forth on the deck, the waves are blooming around, Alwin’s current mood and when he left Leopold Germany is different.
Today is the new starting point of my life.
During the two days that the Silver Wing was docked for resupply, Goll had given Alwin a general introduction to the ship, allowing him to quickly integrate into the new group.
The old crew of this ship were all transferred from the original Level 4 battleship along with Gore.
I don’t know what they have gone through, the vacancy has not been fully filled, the regular officers have been promoted internally through Geer’s assignment, the main sea captain, steering officer, sailing captain, chief mate, second mate , the third officer, the boatswain, the gunner, and the gunner are all ready.
But for the time being, I am the only alternate officer like myself.
After boarding the ship, under the arrangement of the captain, Gore, his tentative position was that of herald. Responsible for conveying the orders of some captains, and can also observe and learn from any position on the ship. It can be said that it is the most conducive position for the growth of an alternate officer.
I have to say, this is the benefit of someone above!
Otherwise, Shangguan would just throw you into the cabin, and you won’t be able to learn anything even if the conditions are poor, then it would be really sad.
Although the officers on the battleship are strange, the captain treats this newcomer differently, but it is not out of the ordinary. After all, there is only one alternate officer on the ship, and when he takes care of youngster and is willing to train him, he doesn’t think much about it.
It was Alwin’s request, though not so hypocritical that Gerr treated himself equally. But temporarily concealing the relationship between the two is conducive to Alwin’s integration into the group. Even if it is exposed after he is thoroughly familiar with everyone, there will not be too much sense of distance. Relationship households seem to be beautiful, but the gap between them and the ordinary person is everywhere.
The only one who knows the secret in the middle is Chris, the sailor. But he was Ger’s true confidant and the manager of the sailors on board, and sooner or later Ger would find a chance to tell him, at least to take care of Alwin in a possible fight after going to sea.
Phew——
The Silver Wing gradually sailed out of the military port, and the water surface became open and the wind gradually increased. Sailors needed to readjust the rigging to control the sails in order to sail stably and get the best results. good speed.
“Hey xiu—hey xiu—”
The horns sounded neatly on the deck, and ten or so sailors were manoeuvring the sails under each mast.
“Your Excellency Jiabu, can I help control the sails?” Alwin, who had been watching for a long time, walked up to Jiabu, the head of the sails, who was instructing the sailors to adjust the sails and asked.
During the three months of recruit training, both the instructors and the self-taught knowledge Alwin had in the library had already packed a lot in his stomach.
Alwin had tried it a few times on a training wreck, but it was the first time on a real battleship, and Alwin wasn’t sure the rigger would allow him, a novice, to try his hand at it.
The long-bearded sailor glanced at Alwin, and after a little thought, he agreed. After all, he has just gone to sea, and there is no danger. If a novice wants to improve, it is a good time to practice his skills. when.
“Okay, I agree, but youngster you don’t have to go up and down the rigging with the sailors, just stand by my side and watch. I’ll explain how and why. Yes.” The captain of the sail cable had a good attitude, and he agreed very simply, but at the same time he also put forward his own requirements.
Alwin also knows that the sail length is not afraid of breaking his sails, but because the actual lifting and lowering gear is hard work, knowing when to maneuver and where to maneuver is the real way to control the sails. of technology.
“Thank you, Your Excellency Jabu!”
Standing beside Jabu and listening to his talk, Alwin matched the knowledge learned in the training camp with the actual situation. .
The sail is the most technical device on the sailboat, and it is also the only source of power for most sailboats, as important as the engine of the modern world. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the heart of a sailboat, but this heart is a bit biased and grows outside.
The moving line on the battleship is white, the static support line is black, and the main adjustment when manipulating the sail line is the white moving line. To the uninitiated, the sight of the densely packed rigging on a sailboat is sure to be dazzling.
However, in order to precisely control the sails and fight against the wind and waves, it is absolutely inseparable from the help of the large and small high and low rigging system.
Let’s see how much rigging a barque has.
The halyards, slings, and girder lines are required to control the sails; Sideline three sets of furling lines.
A three-masted battleship has 11 horizontal sails in the first four, four in the back, three in the rear, and these riggings have to be repeated eleven times. This alone requires at least ninety-nine riggings, and no spares are needed. Rigging and a part of double rigging that requires extra load.
These riggings on sailboats look complicated but are actually messy and not messy. No matter what kind of wind and weather, experienced sailors can find the corresponding rigging immediately and adjust him to Best location.
Even when the sails are balanced, on calm waters, rigged sailors can keep the battleship straight by simply adjusting the sails without using the rudder.
So the sailor working on the three masts has the most important duties and is one of the most important technicians on the sailboat.
Alwin has a long way to go before he becomes a skilled moorer.
Thanks to the book friends for the recommendation ticket of the second yuan one maple rainy night!
(end of this chapter)