Halfway through spring, the warm wind blows and the waves finally calm down, and it’s time to go out to sea.
The whole winter makes people's bones and muscles a little rusty, and the Scandinavian people who love the sea have long been looking forward to the day to go to sea.
The docks on the seaside are bustling with people, and everyone is focusing on going out to sea. All the big restaurants are operating at full capacity, providing supplies for the sailors, and there is constant drinking and meat. Every night, the big dining halls are bustling with people.
It was noisy, and people who were originally huddled in the house and unwilling to come out, now gathered in the big restaurant, wanting to show their faces, leave an impression, and hope to get a chance to go to sea.
When Xiaobai had something to do, he ran to the pier, leaning on his wooden stick and staring at the docked ships in a daze.
The ships used by the Scandinavian people were really small, which is understandable. After all, the largest ship had only 50 people, so no matter how big it could be, it could be bigger.
The Scandinavian warship is a ship with a narrow hull and paddles and sails. It has a shallow draft and a fast speed. Because the ship is small, in order to save area, it has no cabin and the deck is open-air. Each ship has a thick and sharp prow.
Fishbone firing pin.
Although the warship is small, the threat is greatly increased after the fishbone firing pin is installed. The Scandinavian people are accustomed to going to sea in groups, and at least ten ships will be dispatched at a time. When encountering the enemy, they will swarm them and swim away quickly using their speed.
In battle, during rapid shuttle, the fishbone firing pin will poke big holes in the enemy's ship, just like a school of marlin. One attack may not bring much damage, but the superposition of the number and the number of attacks can cause terrifying damage.
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The Scandinavian warship had a shallow draft, was fast, could sail farther, and was resistant to wind and waves. However, because it had no cabin and the deck was exposed, it was not very safe. Sailors could easily be swept into the sea by the waves.
The long-term seaside life has allowed the Scandinavian people to master many special skills that other tribes do not know. For example, their clothes are equipped with "fish bladders", which can be used as lifebuoys, accelerators, and even diving equipment, which can be used for multiple purposes.
There is also a special canvas made of fish skin, which is extremely waterproof. When encountering strong winds and heavy rain, pulling up this kind of canvas and covering it can play a certain protective role.
There are even shells used to distill and filter fresh water in emergencies to prevent the embarrassing situation of lack of water in the ocean.
Things like fish bladders, shells used to filter fresh water, and fish skin canvas were things that Xiaobai had never heard of in his previous life. They were completely special products of this world.
Where could I find such a big swim bladder in my previous life? I'm afraid I could only get a huge swim bladder from a whale. There are also shells that can filter out fresh water. They are simply a gift from nature. Fresh water is so crucial in the ocean. People can
I don’t want to eat, but I can’t help but drink water.
The people at Takumi Restaurant have also been very busy recently, preparing the best quality fresh water and food, and checking the condition of the ship, which cannot be completed in a short time. None of these things can go wrong, and if there is a problem, no one on the ship will survive.
No, no one dares to be careless. They would rather spend more time on the shore than be caught blind in the sea.
Every time I go to sea, it takes at least a month. If the time is long, I may not come back until winter, so I can't be too cautious.
Takumi's sailors have also been selected. There are fifteen of them, all of whom have been to the sea and are very experienced. I am afraid that there is only one newcomer in the fleet, Xiaobai.
Xiaobai is also working hard to learn everything about going to sea. If you don’t understand, just ask.
Perhaps because of his strength, the tribesmen knew all his questions and were willing to tell him.
"Are you ready?" Takumi came to Xiaobai and asked.
"I am a ronin. I have nothing to prepare. I am willing to risk my life to explore the world." Xiaobai turned to look at the dark-faced Takumi and said with a smile, looking particularly indifferent.
"Ronin, I'm really curious how you survived alone." Takumi said with curiosity as he looked at the calm sea.
"That's how I survived. I know a lot because I'm curious." Xiaobai shrugged and skipped the "hundred ways to die" without hesitation. But just because he died too many times,
He knows a lot, after all, every time is an experience.
"The ocean is much more dangerous than land. You will find that without water and food, we may die at any time." Takumi turned to look at Xiaobai and said seriously. He still wanted to dispel Xiaobai's idea of going to sea. This was for Xiaobai's sake.
Shiro is good, but Takumi doesn't know that Xiaobai is not afraid of death. Death is just a waste of a clone, which is irrelevant. It is completely different from people like them who only have one life.
"If we can defeat the ocean, we will be warriors. If we cannot defeat the ocean, it will be the fate given to us by the gods." Xiaobai pretended, and his whole body seemed to be shining.
"I hope you will think the same way when you get to the sea." Takumi patted Xiaobai on the shoulder and continued: "We are not going fishing this time. Be prepared to fight. We will be rich in rewards."
Eh, eh, eh, eh eh?!
Xiaobai looked at Takumi in surprise, there was something in his words.
When he wanted to ask more carefully, Takumi had already left and seemed unwilling to say more.
This is the habit of the captain. Sometimes the captain will not tell the crew the destination and goal to prevent them from rioting, but will just bury it in his own heart. It is already very difficult to tell Xiaobai that he is not fishing.
Xiaobai lowered his head and thought about it, and his eyes lit up.
If it's not fishing, then there are only two possibilities left: plundering ships or plundering tribes.
Especially since Takumi said that there will be generous returns, it is even more unlikely to be fishing. Fishing is not a rich reward. Even if there is a bumper harvest, the income will not be too much. What can be called a rich reward can only be
Looting, a lot of gold is considered rich.
Whether it's plundering ships or coastal tribes, Xiaobai dares to be interested. It will allow him to be exposed to news from the outside and let him know the news about other lands in the ocean, which is exactly what he hopes.
If it was just fishing, Xiaobai had no interest. He left the Samsara tribe and wandered around the mainland for nearly two years. He did not come to the sea to be a fisherman, but came here to understand the "country".
Even if Takumi is willing to fish, Xiaobai will try his best to persuade him and turn him into an explorer who dares to explore the ocean and find continents that may not exist.
I didn't expect to encounter such a good thing when I went to sea for the first time. Xiaobai was very excited.
There are still two days before going to sea. Xiaobai secretly observed that the sailors following Takumi had prepared weapons, thorns, and fish bone spears. Xiaobai was not sure whether they knew what Takumi was thinking. After all, everyone was prepared.
Weapons, not just Takumi's crew, can be encountered by anything on the sea. Weapons are a must, and it is not uncommon to prepare weapons. (To be continued)