The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1453 Itinerary
Like the soldiers of the navy, Xuan Shijing was full of uneasiness and anticipation for the unknown. Before leaving, he leisurely chatted with Liu Renyuan, which could also relieve the pressure in his heart. Being in a high position, he had more things to think about than usual. more people.

From Chang'an City to Quanzhou, after more than half a month of delay in Quanzhou, the navy was finally able to set sail and head for the destination Ryukyu.

The navy set off, farther and farther away from Quanzhou, the farther away, the more unknown, after going farther, the old fishermen Liu Renyuan wanted to find could only communicate with the navy people based on their experience Let's go.

Fortunately, for God's sake, the sea has been calm for the past two days, and the boat is running smoothly.

After boarding the boat, everything was arranged by Liu Renyuan, and Xuan Shijing was completely idle. If Liu Renyuan had time, Xuan Shijing and Liu Renyuan would stand on the deck and chat while looking at the endless sea. Shi Jing could only take Gao Jun and Chang Le to fish on the boat.

But after arriving at sea, although the food is not as exquisite as on the ground, it is better than freshness. When Xuan Shijing was in Chang'an, he seldom ate such fresh seafood. Even in Liaodong, he was busy fighting. , where I have the time to go fishing and eat in the sea, now I enjoy it for the time being.

The sailors will also catch some fish and shrimp when they are free on board, and then when it is time to eat, they will stew them in a pot, either directly or dipped in sauce.

The sauce is meat sauce, with salt and beans added in it. It is stored in a jar and can be preserved. This is "醢". It is brought on board when you go to sea, otherwise birds will fade out of your mouth.

"Grandpa, what shall we eat today?" Chang Le walked to Xuan Shijing's side and asked.

Xuan Shijing was idle on the boat and had nothing to do, so he put his mind on food all day long. As for other things, it was useless to worry about them. Anyway, he was already at sea. I believe that the more experienced sailors and Liu Ren would like to alright.

Chang Le and Gao Jun, as Xuan Shijing's personal guards, eating and drinking by Xuan Shijing's side in the past few days are also spoiled for choice. In this sea, there is really nothing else to do except study what to eat.

"Aren't there still a few crabs in the water tank at the stern?" Xuan Shijing said, "Boil them in salt water."

"Grandpa, those crabs have been raised for two days, they are not fresh anymore." Chang Le said.

It's only been two days, so it's not fresh, but now I can't catch crabs here.

"Why don't you go into the sea and catch some of them for me?" Xuan Shijing said with a smile, "It's only been two days since I despised them for being stale. If you eat some of them, go and pick them up. Also, peel a few garlic cloves and pound them."

While speaking, Xuan Shijing felt a huge force coming from the fishing rod in his hand.

"Good guy, I've taken the bait!" Xuan Shijing stood up and began to lift the thread. Between receiving and letting go, he slipped the fish and swam in the sea. When he reached the surface, Xuan Shijing realized that the fish was not big, but it was The strength in the water is still quite strong.

Slipping the fish up, Gao Jun quickly brought the bucket over.

"Tonight's soup is ready." Xuan Shijing smiled and said, "Clean up this fish."

"Yes." Gao Jun replied.

No matter how delicious the delicacy in the sea is, it will become tasteless after a long time of eating. Fortunately, after a few days, I finally saw the shadow of the coastline.

"Xuan Gong, if there is no mistake, what we can see ahead is Ryukyu Island. We have been walking for seven days. According to the speed of the navy fleet, we haven't run away." Liu Renyuan said.

"It's finally here." Xuan Shijing said.

"It's not sure yet, we have to stop the boat and send someone down to investigate." Liu Renyuan said.

Xuan Shijing nodded, indeed, there are still many small islands scattered around Ryukyu. Just relying on visual inspection, it is impossible to determine whether they found Ryukyu Island or a small island near Ryukyu Island.

The fleet of the navy stopped near the coastline, and the soldiers on board began to put down the rope ladder and raft, and put them on the raft in pieces, and then rowed the raft towards the sea.

Xuan Shijing and Liu Renyuan were waiting on the boat.

After waiting for about an hour, the sailors who explored the way first returned to the ship.

"General Qi, the subordinates and others are investigating on the island. There are traces of people living near the sea. The island is very large. It is estimated that the investigation will not be finished for a while."

"Okay, let's go down first." Liu Renyuan waved his hand and waved away the soldiers under him.

Afterwards, Liu Renyuan looked at Xuan Shijing.

"Xuan Gong, this island is very big, and there are traces of people's lives. I guess it is Ryukyu Island. Now our boat is still some distance away from the shore. We have to wait until the tide rises before we can sail over there."

"Then wait on the boat, continue to send people to the island to investigate, and tell them to be careful, there must be people on the island." Xuan Shijing said.

Liu Renyuan nodded.

Now that the ship has landed, at night, people will be sent to patrol in shifts. This person who is not familiar with the place is not enough to be vigilant. The people on Ryukyu Island were once arrested in the former Sui Dynasty. The army of the Central Plains has fought, and the people on the island will definitely not have a good impression of the Central Plains Dynasty, so they can't go wrong if they are more vigilant.

At night, the boat docked. During the day, the navy officers and men had already found a suitable place to set up camp on the coast. Xuan Shijing and Liu Renyuan got off the boat and went to the camp.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter. At this time, even if I only wear a single piece of clothing, I feel a little hot. It is better at night. I put on a coat outside to keep out the wind. Xuan Shijing and Liu Renyuan sit by the campfire, often Le and Gao Junhou were on the side, soup was still hot on the campfire, and Gao Jun was fiddled with firewood beside the campfire.

After dinner in the evening, Liu Renyuan also told Xuan Shijing the news reported by the soldiers, and the two sat by the campfire and chatted.

"Xuan Gong, now it seems that this island is the Ryukyu Island. We have also arrived here. I am a poor official, but I didn't find out what good things are on this island. Does Xuan Gong have a plan?" Liu Ren wished asked.

"Why, Lord Liu doesn't believe it now?" Xuan Shijing asked with a smile.

Liu Renyuan shook his head: "It's not that I don't believe it, it's just that I feel that the Navy's mobilization of troops and the disturbance in Quanzhou have involved the Feng family. Because of the incident in Quanzhou, the Feng family will even be in bad luck. If they come to this island Shangbai made a trip, and Xiaguan felt that he couldn't hold back his face."

"If this is really Ryukyu Island, then Master Liu, you can put your mind at ease." Xuan Shijing said with a smile: "If you don't know Ryukyu Island, it won't be much worse, but the result will be a little bit worse. "

(End of this chapter)