sea

Chapter 210
When Lu Jian heard this, he frowned and was about to refuse, but Gu Zhen was very interested and said with a smile: "Okay, what's the name of this villain?" Robert said: "John Hawkins." Gu Zhen He said: "Very well, I want to see this master right away." Robert nodded and said, "I know where he is, and I can lead the way." Immediately, he got on his horse and led a group of people to walk along the river.

A big river passed through the city, gurgling and flowing beside everyone, and a faint mist floated on the surface of the water, making the boats in the river and the houses on the shore seem ethereal.The church in the distance rises tall and graceful, making the surrounding houses look dwarfed, like a young girl standing gracefully among the dwarves.

Lu Jian held back for a long time, and couldn't help but said, "Gu Zhen, you didn't do this properly. Since that person is a villain, how can you join him?" Gu Zhen smiled and said, "Brother, didn't I tell you , the biggest hobby of the district is to let the bad guys do good things. The worse the bad guys are, the more interesting they are." Yu Zhao frowned and said, "Brother Gu, the so-called difference of ways does not conspire with each other, you are playing with fire."

Gu Zhen smiled and said: "The word "playing with fire" is a good one. If this fire is not played properly, it will certainly burn down houses and burn people and animals to death; Huo breaks down the enemy and spreads its might on the battlefield. As for the Battle of Chibi, fire was a big bad thing for Cao Cao, but it was a life-saving thing for Sun Quan and Liu Bei. In fact, since ancient times, the villains and villains have asked for very little , killing and arson is nothing more than a profit word, as long as it is beneficial, it is easy to discuss. The real formidable opponents are those righteous people who pretend to be righteous and commit massacres. These people are both good and evil. Evil, neither killing nor using, through the ages, most of the disputes have been provoked by them."

Everyone nodded, and Xianbi sighed: "Brother Gu is right, just like emperors, there are actually very few bad emperors like Emperor Sui Yang, but there are many first-class figures like Emperor Wu of Han and Zhu Yuanzhang. But it’s also shockingly violent.” Gu Zhen said with a smile: “Not only the emperor is like this, but ordinary people are also like this. There are always a few wicked people, and most people are half good and half evil, and they change at any time. Everyone present, who can say that they have never had evil thoughts? What about it?" Lu Jian smiled bitterly and said, "Forget it, I can't tell you." At this time, Yao Qing said abruptly, "Stinky fox, you are so good at judging people, so tell me, what kind of person is the Queen of England?"

"It's hard to say!" Gu Zhen pondered for a while, and said softly, "This queen has a keen eye, but she is also understanding; she is courageous, but also knows how to endure; she is sentimental, but has few selfish desires, and she can make sacrifices for her subjects. The Tao is "the king is selfless". The sage of the king is nothing more than the word "selfless". Only when the king is selfless can he have a broad vision and a broad mind; , this small country in the west will flourish and make great achievements.” Speaking of this, he frowned, looked back to the east, and his eyes were full of sarcasm, “As for the Emperor Jiajing, ha, he is doing his daytime ascension to heaven and immortality. What about the dream..." Everyone secretly shook their heads when they thought of what the Ming court had done.

Suddenly heard Robert shout: "Here we are." Everyone raised their eyes and saw a port by the river bank with masts lined up.Robert rode his horse to a three-masted ship, looked around, opened his cloak and called out, "Hawkins." Gu Zhen stared carefully, and found that this ship was smaller than ordinary ships, with a narrower bottom. But the keel was smooth and strong, and the three masts were erected properly. Although it was not as stable as a large flat-bottomed boat, it was still light and nimble. Gu Zhen was also an expert in making boats.

Robert yelled, and after a while, a thin and sly face with a bushy beard appeared on the bow of the ship. His light blue eyes turned around, looked at everyone, and said with a smile: "Am I not mistaken? The Earl of Leicester ( Press: Robert's title), what are you working on, sir?" While speaking, someone on the boat was already pulling up the sails.Robert knew that this old slippery man had something in his heart, and he was afraid that he would liquidate the smuggling matter. If he disagreed with him, he would get off the boat and run away. At that time, he would chase him to the ends of the earth, and he would never be able to find him. He waved his hand and said loudly. : "I'm not here to trouble you, put down the ladder and let me go up."

Hawkins hesitated, Robert impatiently waved his horsewhip and shouted: "Damn it, I swear in the name of God, this time, it has nothing to do with your bastard." Hawkins was relieved, made a grimace, He turned his head and greeted: "Put down the rope ladder and welcome the Earl." As soon as the words fell, a rope ladder was thrown down from the boat, and everyone abandoned their horses and climbed onto the boat.Hawkins stared at the people in Middle-earth, blinking his blue eyes, very curious.

Robert said: "Hawkins, these people are Chinese businessmen. If you have something to go to sea, you can give them a ride."

"China?" Hawkins said loudly with salivation in his eyes, "Is it a China paved with gold bricks? A China full of spices and pearls?" Seeing his excitement, Gu Zhen and others looked at each other for a moment.Robert whispered: "It's written in Marco Polo's book." Gu Zhen smiled and said: "This Marco Polo has blown the cowhide."

Robert said again: "Hawkins, do you agree to this voyage?" Hawkins rolled his eyes, waved his hand suddenly, and said seriously: "Now is an extraordinary period, and the Spanish warships are wandering outside like wild wolves. The little broken boat is like a weak sheep when it meets them."

With anger on his face, Robert said sharply: "Hawkins, this is... this is..." He wanted to say that it was the Queen's order, but he was afraid of causing trouble by requisitioning the ship in the name of the King, so the words came to his lips. Swallowing back again, holding back his breath, he said, "Hawkins, in my own name, I hope you will agree to this voyage." Hawkins said with a smile: "I have always valued the friendship of the Earl, but I value the friendship of the sailors even more. Life..." Before he finished speaking, Gu Zhen suddenly opened a buckskin pocket and tipped it down. Pearls, agates, rubies, emeralds, cat's eyes, and gems of all colors fell like rain, ding ding dong dong. above the deck.

Everyone on board was dumbfounded, Gu Zhen said to Xianbi: "Tell this captain, if he takes us out to sea, this bag of gems will be regarded as a deposit, and the other half will be handed over after the voyage is over." Xianbi said as he said .Hawkins kept his eyes on the jewels on the ground. After hearing this, he gave a long whistle and said with a smile, "deal, Chinese, from now on, you are my captain."

Robert sneered and said, "Isn't your little broken boat a good sheep?" Hawkins laughed and said, "The Earl doesn't know, a well-fed sheep is worse than a shark!" He looked up at Gu Zhen, "Where are you going?" Gu Zhen said: "The position has not been determined, your ship is going to prepare for a long voyage." Hawkins showed confusion, and asked: "When will we leave?" Gu Zhen said: "It is best today." Hawkins was startled and called Said: "Impossible, I haven't prepared the supplies yet."

Robert interjected: "This is easy to handle, I will explain it to you, and the supplies will be shipped immediately." Hawkins smiled and said: "Great, the more supplies the better, we want to circumnavigate the world, do you know the circumnavigation?" Robert scolded: " Damn greedy ghost." He said and got off the boat, while Hawkins squatted down hurriedly, picking up the gems and pearls scattered on the ground one by one.

The country has the power to overwhelm mountains and seas, Robert made arrangements in secret, and spent half a day replenishing supplies. To avoid suspicion, he himself never boarded the boat, and only watched from a distance from the shore.

Hawkins summoned the sailors and said: "The timing of this voyage is different from the past. The risk is very high. The most experienced sailors are needed. Everyone under the age of 20 should stand up." Speaking of this, a few people came out of the queue.Hawkins glanced over, frowned, and suddenly called out, "Drake, you come out too."

The sailor was thin and childish. Hearing this, he raised his eyelids, revealing a pair of bright black eyes. He looked directly at Hawkins and said, "Report to the captain, I just turned 20 years old."

"You liar!" Hawkins stretched out his big hand and lifted him out of the team, "You look like fifteen at most." Drake yelled as he struggled, "I'm twenty, I'm twenty... "Hawkins's big hands were like iron tongs, he lifted him aside, turned to the sailors and shouted: "I will give you an hour, say goodbye to your old friend, and buy some personal items. The ship will leave in an hour, and we will not wait when it is over." Sailors Agreeing coquettishly, Hawkins turned around, drove the group of underage sailors off the boat like ducks, and then turned back to the cabin to talk to Gu Zhen.

An hour passed, and the sailors returned to the team one after another. Hawkins counted the number of people, and suddenly called out: "Where is Martin? Where is that big helmsman?" gone."

Hawkins turned around and suddenly saw Drake coming out of the crowd and shouted: "I'm 20 years old and I can go to sea. Big Martin is a fool. I'm much better than him." Hawkins looked at him Surprised, he said: "You little wolf cub, how is Martin?" Drake said: "You don't care." Hawkins' face turned purple, and he said sharply: "I don't care? Hmph, my decision remains the same Those under the age of 20 are not allowed to go to sea." Drake raised his head: "I said, I am 20 years old, and I want to go to sea."

The two stood on the deck like fighting cocks, looking at each other, not giving way to each other.Hawkins' complexion gradually became gloomy, and Drake's eyes became more and more icy. The cold air from the two of them made the sailors hold their breath. A young sailor openly offended the famous Captain Hawkins. This is an unprecedented strange thing .

"Captain, it's time." The first officer came out from the cabin, holding a pocket watch in his hand.Hawkins gritted his teeth, grabbed Drake and yelled, "You damn kid, I'm going to throw you into the water!" Drake tried his best to pull his hand away, grinning and said, "You throw me in, I'll throw you into the water!" Climb up again." Hawkins growled, "Let's try!"

They were talking and talking, when they suddenly heard someone laughing, the two turned around and saw that it was Gu Zhen.Gu Zhen looked at Drake, smiled and said, "This kid is interesting. I'm not even 20 years old, so I can't go to sea?" He is good, this voyage is very dangerous." Gu Zhen said with a smile: "Anyway, as the captain said, let's sail without waiting."

Hawkins had no choice but to let go of Drake, kicked him on the leg, and spat: "Go away, go to the helm of the back boat." Drake's eyes flickered, he glanced at Gu Zhen, and walked silently to the back cabin .

The white sails were hoisted, and the big ship sailed out of the water port. After traveling for about two miles, they suddenly heard a cry from a distance. The sailors looked back and saw a strong man staggering on the pier, with a cloth scarf wrapped around his head and a The group of blood is very eye-catching.The big man yelled at the ship, shaking his fists desperately.All the sailors laughed and called back one after another: "Martin the idiot", "Martin the lamb", "Martin the bread", "Martin the softie". After a while, they gave the man more than a dozen nicknames.

Hawkins frowned and asked Drake: "What did you use to bring him down?" Drake said casually: "Stick." Hawkins grinned: "You have to be careful, he will kill you when you come back Take out your intestines and feed them to the dog." Drake kept silent, and glanced back, the sun was setting, the wind and smoke were rising on the shore, and the shadow of Martin's furious roar was gradually blurred, and the sea boat seemed to be slow and fast, and sailed out. The wide inland river enters the vast sea.

Not long after entering the sea, I heard a woman's voice say: "Next, drive to the northwest." The voice was crisp and pleasant, and Drake's heart warmed up. He turned around and saw Xianbi walking side by side with a big-headed weirdo. When he came to the compass, he held a strange instrument in his hand, compared it with the compass, looked at it again and again, and said something in his mouth.After hearing this, Xianbi smiled at Drake, "Forgive me, little guy, we have to change to someone else at the helm."

Derek pursed his lips, and said coldly: "Who will take the helm?" As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a burst of laughter, and looked around, Gu Zhen walked over with a smile.Xianbi said: "Mr. Gu said that he will take the helm." Derek's eyes flashed, his expression was very puzzled, Gu Zhen stepped forward with a smile, and asked how to use the steering wheel through Xianbi.Drake's face was gloomy and he didn't say a word, but Hawkins was cheerful and even talked about how to steer the rudder, but he was puzzled and said, "Mr. Just for fun." Gu Zhen said with a smile: "Your country's rudder is better than that of Middle-earth, but it is similar to the warships of the Dutch."

(End of this chapter)