Datang Nongsheng

Chapter 605 Seven Years of Zhenguan
During the Spring Festival of the seventh year of Zhenguan, the people of the entire Tang Dynasty spent it in a joyous atmosphere, except for the study rooms in the Sun Mansion in Jiuyuan County.

The knowledge taught here has been somewhat divorced from the real society of Tang Dynasty. Therefore, Li Tai and his gang are a bit like listening to a story, listening to Sun Xiangfu's thoughts on the ecological environment, animals, and plants of the overseas world that he conceived out of thin air. Some descriptions made them more curious about the overseas world.

"Zhao He, Wang Qiang, Zhang Lin, Second Primary School, and the four of you will represent our farm to carry out the first overseas agricultural exploration. You have all remembered the species you each need to introduce and the method of preserving the seeds. Is it?" After teaching a class, Sun Xiangfu finally named the names of the four first-generation children of the Nongmen.

They were at the time when they were young and their physical strength and energy were at their peak. Sun Xiangfu brought them here from Shanyang before because their own agronomy skills were solid enough to do special research. However, now But the task of introducing species can only be entrusted to them, because Sun Xiangfu couldn't find a more suitable candidate than them.

"Although I don't know if these things really exist, but I'm familiar with them. You promised us that if these species really exist, after you come back, let us study and plant them." Zhao He's eyes were a little bit Excited, he patted his notebook and said.

Sun Xiangfu drew a big cake for them, saying that the yield per mu is ten thousand catties, and they no longer have to worry about natural disasters, which has already stimulated the blood of these young people to a boiling state, but let Sun Xiaomei and Zhang Jin who can't go to sea There was some envy in the eyes of the two of them looking at them.

"Don't worry, the things I've told you during this period should all exist in theory, and there may be some discrepancies with my description, but you should distinguish carefully. If such a species can really be introduced into our Native, then, your name will definitely be left in the annals of history."

"Then it's settled, who told us that we are good at water!"

"Hey, how good is your water skills? When you go to sea, you will know that good water skills are useless at all. A strong will, a cautious mind, and rich experience and knowledge are the keys to survival at sea. You only have to After studying in such a comfortable environment for half a month, after the Shangyuan Festival, I will set off with me and have a four-month sea training first."

Zhao Long is Zhao He's uncle. Several years of sailing experience at sea, although he has gained more sailing experience, he also has a deeper respect for the ocean. , keep your spirits tense at all times, and be cautious, so that you can have a greater chance of avoiding crises that may destroy them again and again.

I remember one time at the seaside of Waguo, the dry saw foam used to monitor the air humidity was sticky and damp. They chose to leave that sea area at the fastest speed at the first time, and the cows pulling the water wheel were killed by them. Driven by the unbearable whipping, they were in a group of three and took turns to push the water wheel with manpower. After two days and two nights, they successfully avoided a round of violent storm, which directly swept the coast All the boats and residential houses on the coast were destroyed. When they returned half a month later, the pier where they were docked at the beginning was completely changed. If they had any hesitation at that time, they would have missed The best time to dodge, then their boat may also be hit by the waves and smashed against the mountain wall on the coast.

Another time, when they were going to Luzon Island, they encountered continuous heavy rainfall, and the rainwater flying sideways continued to enter the cabin. There was too much water and it sank, and it rained heavily for three days and two nights. All the crew members scooped it up without sleep for three days and two nights. In the end, they saved the boat and themselves.

This state of being in danger of life at any time and requiring constant caution, if it lasts for a long time, will be a very big test for people's willpower. With the native methods of this period, it is impossible to predict what may happen at sea at any time. In any situation, encountering an accident is almost inevitable, so regardless of Zhao Long and the others being alive now, their experience has long made them different from ordinary people.

"Four, four months? Will it be boring!" Zhao He glanced at his imposing uncle Zhao Long and said.

"Sea is really boring, but if you can't last for four months, you won't be able to complete your mission at all, so you have to be mentally prepared. This trip to the sea may take a year or two, or even longer. Long."

In fact, when Magellan's fleet, the first navigator around the world, crossed the Pacific Ocean, it was really used to cross the western end of the Strait of Magellan to the waters of the Philippine Islands, but it took more than 100 days.

Even if Sun Xiangfu has no marine knowledge, he still knows the origin of the name "Pacific". This ocean is named 'Pacific Ocean'.

However, Sun Xiangfu only knows a rough outline of the world map. Where exactly is the so-called central Pacific Ocean and the equatorial windless belt? It requires an exploration fleet to go on-the-spot to investigate and explore. Sun Xiangfu is only in Luzon Island and South America. Between the continents, a line was drawn for Zhao Long and the others as a general guideline.

Once this smooth sailing route that is conducive to navigation all year round is found, it will only take about a year for a relatively safe sailing between the South American continent and the Asian continent, which will basically allow Datang to enjoy himself. The acquisition of the species of South America.

Of course, there is another route for overseas exploration ships, which is to cross the Indian Ocean and explore the Atlantic Ocean.

In later generations, the Atlantic coast was the most economically developed area on almost all continents, where many capitalist countries gathered, occupied more than three-fifths of the world's ports, and had two-thirds of the world's cargo turnover and throughput. An area where enjoyment is very important.

There are too many places that this exploration fleet can reach, and Sun Xiangfu can't mark them clearly at all. He doesn't even require them to complete the task in one go. They will lay down slowly and occupy Western Europe in more than one generation. The maritime trade routes and ports between North America, South America, and Africa, then, in the future, as long as no country can defeat Datang at sea, Datang will always be the strongest country in the world, because Datang can rely on sea control , firmly in the hands of the world's economy.

Sun Xiangfu has no idea about the current specific situation in those overseas places. The exploration fleet may encounter many dangers or unexpected situations, because they need a lot of time to go ashore to search, study various unknown animals and plants, encounter All kinds of indigenous people can produce some results in two years, which is a good situation.

Hearing that Zhao Long opened his mouth for a year or two, Zhao He and others felt the difficulty of this task even more. However, the pressure will become their motivation. After all, it is a major task to solve the food problem of all the people. .

"Don't worry, Sect Leader! We will definitely be able to complete the task." Zhao He encouraged himself and the others.

"Okay, I believe you, but confidence comes from excellent skills. After you go to sea, you should concentrate on studying. When you bring back the species I have designated, maybe you will be able to bring more advanced species back. Make it so that our future generations can move freely in this world more easily." Sun Xiangfu patted the shoulders of a few young people, finished today's schoolwork, and went to the hall to have a reunion dinner with everyone.

On New Year's Eve, inside and outside of Suiye City, there was heavy snow. The newly arrived Sun Chong and Sun Erli were in the big tent of the barracks, eating and drinking with Xue Li, Xi Junmai and other familiar generals. Now, although Duan Zhixuan , Liu Hongji, Feng Zhidai, the three generals of the [-]th Guards led their soldiers and horses to conduct winter training at the boundary of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, but in terms of political management, Changsun Chong was the leader.

This is a festival for the Han people. The locals in the west don’t have much sense of festival substitution. Cheng Yaojin is a rough guy. He only cares about whether his soldiers are well fed and warm. People, he can't manage it.

After Chang Sun Chong took over, in order to promote the festival culture of the Han people to the local area, he specially asked the sergeants to deliver wine, meat and food to the people in the city door to door, but the local people praised him, the newly appointed chief officer, and even sent In order to represent them, they came to the military camp to present a song and dance performance for them. The relatively open Hu Feng culture is more prevalent in the local area, and the singing and dancing are very hot, which makes the atmosphere in the military camp very high.

"The people here are actually more friendly than the Turkic people when I took over Dingxiang City. As long as we work hard, within three years, this place may become as prosperous as Dingxiang. Generals, please help me in the future Ah!" Chang Sun Chong raised his wine glass and raised his glass to the many generals in the army.

Of course, the generals who just came from Dingxiang know what Dingxiang City is like. No one admires Chang Sun Chong for his achievements. .

At this time, the militant Xi Junmai, who was half-drunk, answered, "Whether it is a barbarian from outside the customs or a barbarian from the Western Regions, under the rule of my Tang Dynasty, everyone can live and work in peace and contentment, and live a life without worrying about food and clothing. , So ah! We military generals, we want to conquer more places, so that more people in the world can also live a good life like the people of the Tang Dynasty. Changsun Changshi, Your Majesty is training the soldiers so hard, is it right? After a year, there will be a big battle? At that time, don’t forget about me! I am the number one military general in the world, and I must fight in the vanguard.”

"You have to add the word 'fist and foot' before the number one in the world. When it comes to leading troops to fight, of course I, the number one in horse warfare, will lead the battle. Changsun Changshi, do you think so?" Drunk Xue Li raised his wine glass and said.

Chang Sun Chong was silent for a while when he heard the words, and then he said, "You are all top fighters in the world, everyone has the strength to be a pioneer, but after arriving here, I feel that what Brother Zhengming insists on It makes more sense, but Your Majesty, hey..."

Chang Sun Chong's long sigh contained many emotions. Even Xi Junmai and Xue Li, who had drunk a lot of wine, after listening to it, some different thoughts arose in their minds.

They are generals, and they want to kill the enemy on the battlefield and make contributions. It can be said that the emotions they showed just now are the emotions of the entire Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate and more than 30 winter training troops. However, it is really necessary for Datang to fight now A war of aggression against the outside world?When all the places are taken down by these generals who want to make contributions, what will happen next?
(End of this chapter)