Extraordinary Voyage Chapter 315: Fame spreads far and wide
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The ocean-going fleet is divided into two.
Ivan’s "Cape Storm", two Tier 5 ships and 15 merchant ships will sail all the way south, passing through five colonies, and finally "Cape Storm" will go to the naval base "Fort Dearborn" to the south. "Change defense.
The other four-tier ship, the Endeavour, will go north along the coastline with another five-tier ship and ten merchant ships, and finally to the northernmost naval base, Fort George.
"Captain Robbins, goodbye, the garrison mission goes well!"
"Thank you! Captain Ivan, you can write to me at any time if you have something in the past six months. Although I am about to retreat to the second line, my decades of experience are still useful. Hahaha..."
Standing on the dock, the two captains each led a group of officers on the ship to say goodbye to each other. After the two-month voyage from the Old World to the New World, the two sides also had a good friendship.
"Okay, I will. By the way, this is a little bit of my heart, please accept it! Thank you Captain Robbins for your care along the way."
After the last salute, Ivan handed Robbins a small wooden box.
Inside are several bottles of "healing potions" made by Aiwen. Because of the addition of extraordinary materials, it has an immediate and magical effect in dealing with ordinary trauma and large-scale bleeding.
In the disputed New World, this is a rare medicine for ordinary soldiers who may be injured at any time. But to Aiwen, who can cook low-level potions in a pot, it's nothing.
What's more, in the system, especially in places far away from the unfamiliar place of local life, of course, you have to make more friends.
"Hahaha, Captain Ivan is really generous.
It just so happens that I have already used up my quota this year, and I can come to me anytime when I have time. I would like to introduce you to a few friends with great energy in the New World.
Don't look at the old Robbins' inaction and no great credit, but I am confident about the ability to make friends.
Even if you want to go deep into the interior, I can help you find friends in the indigenous tribes. "
Finally heard what he wanted to hear, and Ivan smiled and said goodbye to him.
I have already made up my mind to stop by frequently to get all the information, knowledge, and connections hidden in the head of this old military officer.
It is not difficult for him to master the advanced productivity (various medicines) in the extraordinary field.
He has a hunch that in the current tense situation, in the New World, he can't just be a rushing passerby. Only by knowing oneself and the enemy can he win the battle.
What's more, if you want to explore the vast unknown world in the future, the New World is just a starting point.
Then the battleship played a semaphore.
"Set sail! Two columns behind me!"
With "Cape Storm" as the pilot ship, the fleet started to move again, the white sails were full, and the bow splitting waves gradually accelerated.
Actually, the total area of these eleven colonies in the New World is almost the same as the mainland of Falitis, and the coastline as the border is of course not short.
The colonies on the east coast prevail year-round stable northeast trade winds (the monsoon will change seasonally), from the northernmost Fordmont to the southernmost far-sail collar, if you don’t stay downwind, the time will be around 15 Around days.
If it is not necessary to avoid the huge horns protruding from the Black Sea to the north of the New World, and the royal family stipulates that you must first call at the port in the royal colony of Thomastown, in fact, sailing all the way from north to south is the fastest choice.
Ivan led the majority of eighteen ships along the coastline all the way south.
Because from the southernmost sailing collar to the south is the most prosperous "Golden Sea" in the entire New World, and it is also the only way for all merchant ships to return to their home country from the New World.
Of course, this has become the fiercest and most chaotic place where all parties compete. Therefore, the kingdom has the most naval forces and merchant ships stationed here.
"Captain Ivan! Thank you for your escort, and welcome to the Elaud Tobacco Chamber of Commerce as a guest!"
"Your Captain! You can come to me at any time when it is convenient. Donglun Branch is strong and sincere in long-term cooperation."
"..."
During the voyage, merchant ships kept coming to the port and leaving the fleet. Most merchant ship owners or principals would leave some small gifts, VIP cards of the Chamber of Commerce and the like for Ivan.
This is all customary, and it's not worth mentioning when compared with the taxes they paid to the kingdom. Irving accepted them all and then distributed them to the officers on the ship.
The large forces did not stop, and the merchant ships under Ivan's **** were also declining.
However, the far sailing collar, a colony close to the southernmost point, did not encounter even one pirate raid.
This is actually quite normal.
Although the number of pirates in the "Golden Sea" is the highest in the world, it is not as strong as it can hit the **** fleet consisting of one battleship and two cruise ships.
Even if Ivan saw pirate ships passing by in the distance through his seabird reconnaissance network, he didn't pay any attention to it. Because as long as there are merchant ships navigable at sea, pirates will only cut off one crop and grow another crop.
What can radically eliminate the profession of pirates on a large scale may be changes in the times, technological revolutions, such as the steam ironclad ships that may appear in the future, or... the unity of the entire sea.
It's impossible to be alone because of the navy's artillery.
Finally, after the two teams were separated for eight days, Ivan sent the last two merchant ships to Yuanfan Port.
Accepted parting gifts from two merchant ships.
The "Cape Storm" and the two cruisers did not enter the port together, instead they turned their bows and headed towards the sea.
......
"Fort Dearborn" is a naval base built on an island. It does not belong to any governor in the eleven colonies. They are only responsible to the queen.
The main body is a large octagonal bastion that can accommodate five thousand garrisons at the same time.
With excellent sheltered deep-water ports and large tracts of land for planting, the permanent navy is a ruling force centered on the quasi-legendary battleship "Glory" and two second-tier ships.
Although the second-tier warships are often rotated, they also maintain a navy of at least 4,000 men and a double elite army throughout the year. Even so, it is only worthwhile to maintain the stability of the colony.
Cooperating with the far-sail collar ruled by the Marquis of Emore's family, it is the tentacles that the kingdom has paid a huge price to extend to the veritable "Sea of Gold".
At present, their duty is to ensure the stability of the colony and the smooth navigation, and ultimately ensure that the interests of the kingdom are not violated.
Of course.
Considering the fact that the pirates in the "Golden Sea" are so ubiquitous that even Hilius can't eliminate it, this can only be a good wish. Even if every merchant ship is equipped with a warship, it will not be possible to stop the pirates. Knife Huohuo...
"Finally here!"
The three warships used a day to complete the transfer of defenses.
The military commanders of this base and even the entire New World-Lieutenant General Gustav and the quasi-legendary battleship Captain Demon Brand headed by the base officers are the officers and soldiers of the three warships. A large-scale reception banquet was held.
There is no shortage of all kinds of food and wine, whether it is the local or the New World. Obviously, in order to maintain the combat effectiveness of the colony's strongest military force, the logistics are fully guaranteed.
Your Excellency Lieutenant General did not stay too much. After simply expressing his welcome, he asked Major General Demon to preside over the banquet, leaving space for the young people.
"The beef is good! The pork knuckle is good! The cheese and mushroom soup is good too!..."
Ivan, whose appetite has grown along with his physical fitness, is enjoying a meal with Gary. Unexpectedly, Major General Demon, who has always been the absolute focus at the banquet, took the initiative to find him.
He held his hand very enthusiastically.
"Captain Ivan! We have been famous for you for a long time, and we finally saw you today. I want to thank you for your invention on behalf of the soldiers and crews stationed in the New World.
'Scurvy' has always been a big problem that plagues us, because the loss of personnel caused by this disease is even higher than the war damage!
Thanks to your medical solutions, this strange disease has almost disappeared now! You have saved countless lives! "
Ivan clinked glasses with this young general who looked very young, probably only in his early thirties. The influence of his unintentional “invention” has gradually emerged.
The number of seafarers who have benefited from this "invention" and avoided the disease, and the indirect influence, are obviously far more profound than I thought.
Just as at this moment.
Even if I’m here for the first time, I’ve already been respected by one of the chief officers of the base, the "quasi-legendary battleship" captain, the major general of the Kingdom! There is even a taste of equal treatment.
This kind of treatment is far superior to the so-called "Youngest Captain in the Kingdom" and "Navy Star".
"Kimchi, malt, or adding lemon juice directly to the rum are all great ideas.
The vegetable named "bean sprouts" is a bit difficult to operate on a boat lacking fresh water, but as long as it is supplied with fresh water, it only takes a few days to get fresh vegetables.
I have fallen in love with this vegetable! And haven't you noticed that there are several delicacies made with this vegetable at today's banquet? Hahaha..."
Ivan also smiled and toasted the major general:
"The general is too acclaimed, and I never thought that being a part-time pharmacist would happen at the right time, and it would have such an impact in the end!"
With this good start.
He quickly became one with the officers of the base~IndoMTL.com~ and became the star figure at the dinner party second only to the major general.
And in conversation.
Alvin also learned that the Major General Demon Brand had also studied at the Royal Naval Academy. What's more, he graduated with the first place among all subjects in the same period as Alvin!
Between sympathy and sympathy, the relationship between the two people also rose to a higher level in an instant.
"As long as you are in the New World, please come to me no matter what happens!"
When the major general patted his chest and said these words, Ivan's slight sense of anxiety when he first arrived, immediately went to most of it.
I have automatically made up the second half of the major general's sentence: "There is no such thing as an injustice for me"!
So far, Ivan has also realized the benefits of fame more and more.
No wonder so many heroes can't escape the jail of the word "fame and fortune", because it is really fragrant!