My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 444 Looking at Tianzhu from afar
"It's time to relax!"

As the steward on the ship shouted, the cabin on the second floor also opened, and immigrants one after another came out, facing the sun and coming to the deck, admiring the beautiful scenery of the sea.

Wu Shanniang took her little daughter's hand and came to the deck with her father and others, enjoying the sea breeze blowing and admiring the scenery on the sea.

Because there are too many immigrants on the ship and the space on the deck is limited, there are regulations on the ship. The cabins on the third floor have a specified time for ventilating. No, you can't go out.

Compared with when they first boarded the ship, Wu Shanniang's family was a little fatter, especially Wu Huhu and Wu Ling, who were tall and had only a skeleton left because of hunger.

But since boarding the ship, the food on board is quite good, especially the fish and shrimps in the sea, which can be seen everywhere. In addition, they stay in the cabin for most of the time after eating, so many immigrants have gained weight.

Especially Wu Huhu and his son, they looked tall and strong now, and even the steward on board took a fancy to their strength and asked them to help work on the boat, not only eating better, but also getting some wages.

"Father, how long will it take us to reach Tianzhu?"

Wu Shanniang looked at the boundless sea and couldn't help but ask Wu Laohu next to her.

"I heard from Manager Zhou that we are very close to Tianzhu. The big port we passed a few days ago is called Manlajia. It will probably take us another seven or eight days to reach it."

Wu Huhu replied while bending down to pick up his youngest granddaughter.

He and his son have been working with Steward Zhou on the ship recently, mainly helping to carry the big bags, help with the ropes and the like, which are all clumsy tasks. The father and son were very satisfied, and sometimes told them about the situation at sea.

"Seven or eight days? It's too soon to say that. When we get to Tianzhu, we will be able to share the fields, and then we don't have to worry about starving anymore!"

When Wu Shanniang heard this, she couldn't help showing an excited expression.

If Wu Shanniang and other immigrants were still skeptical about the division of land when they first boarded the ship, then after the journey at sea, all the immigrants have firmly believed in this matter.

Because after they came to the ship, they not only had enough food and clothing, but also made money by helping the ship. Such good treatment made many immigrants wish to live on the ship forever.

Even life on board is so good, let alone reaching Tianzhu. After all, if the fleet really wants to sell them, there is no need to treat them so well.

"Yeah, you don't have to worry about going hungry anymore!"

Wu Huhu also said with emotion at this time, when he was in his hometown, his biggest wish was to have enough food, but now that he is on the boat, after getting used to being full, he almost forgot what it is like to be hungry?

"By the way, Shan Niang, the girls in your family should not be soft-hearted. They should practice as they usually do. We must not lose the martial arts passed down in our family!"

Unexpectedly, Wu Huhu suddenly said again at this moment.

"Father, you can let the boss and the boys practice martial arts. What kind of martial arts do the girls practice? Don't all of them practice like me. It's hard to find a wife when you grow up?"

Wu Shanniang shouted dissatisfied.

It turned out that some time ago, Wu Huhu suddenly asked the children of his family to practice martial arts. Wu Huhu taught his grandson and grandson, Wu Shanniang taught her daughter and niece, and Wu Huhu was very strict. If the children dared to be lazy, they would beat them directly.

"You don't understand. I heard from Manager Zhou that although the land in Tianzhu is fertile, it is not safe. After all, there are natives everywhere there. We Ming people are in the minority. Although there is some prince up there to protect us, we are not safe when we get there. Of course, one or two precautions must be taken in terms of territory, so martial arts training must not be sloppy!"

Wu Huhu said very solemnly.

That is to say, the conditions on the boat are limited, otherwise he would have let the children in the family practice martial arts and archery. As an old hunter, these are the guys he eats.

"Cianzhu is so unsafe?"

Wu Shanniang was taken aback when she heard the words, this was the first time she had heard her father mention this.

"I can't say it's unsafe, but there is always a possibility. We, the children of the old Wu family, will have to practice martial arts in the future. If something happens, at least we can have a few people to back us up!"

Wu Huhu said seriously again.

"Okay, I understand, I will definitely teach a few children well in the future!"

Wu Shanniang finally nodded heavily and said that she believed in her father's judgment, and as the old saying goes, a woman knows how to use both skills, at least she doesn't have to worry about being unable to defeat her husband in battles in the future.

At the same time, Tang Sai'er stood on another boat, staring at the distant sea in a daze.

Through this journey, especially the information collected when passing through some ports, Tang Saier was certain that Zhu Zhanhe did not lie to them. Tianzhu was indeed in urgent need of population. They immigrants who went to Tianzhu would definitely be able to distinguish to many fields.

In addition, just a few days ago, when they passed through the port of Manlajia, they encountered the fleet of His Royal Highness the King of Han. The fleet was led by Zhang Zhong, the naval commander of the King of Han. It was said that the other party was a friend who grew up with His Royal Highness.

When Zhang Zhong went to Manlajia, he actually had a mission, because he wanted to recruit some immigrants from Manlajia and Jiugang to go to Tianzhu. Compared with the Ming Dynasty, the Han king of Jiugang and Manlajia was more willing to go to Tianzhu. After all, Zhu Gaoxu was generous. , and with Ming's army here, security is more guaranteed.

It was also after seeing Zhang Zhong's fleet that Tang Sai'er's doubts were completely dispelled.

The King of Han did not even let some overseas Han people go, and he would definitely pay more attention to the immigrants from the Ming Dynasty.

Compared to Tang Sai'er, Zhu Zhanqi on the other boat is now more excited. He is about to arrive in Tianzhu, and the doubts that have been haunting his heart for many years should be solved as long as he sees Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Zhanqi was also very happy to see Zhang Zhong when he was in Manchuria before, and he even found time to chat with Zhang Zhong alone, asking him a lot about the situation in Tianzhu, and also asked about Zhu Gaoxu's recent situation.

Zhang Zhong didn't expect to meet Zhu Zhanqi overseas. Although Zhu Zhanqi didn't say his purpose of going to Tianzhu, Zhang Zhong could feel that Zhu Zhanqi had become different from before. Not only was he taller. Yes, the most important thing is that the whole person's heart has been broadened a lot, and he is no longer as introverted and stubborn as before.

Originally, Zhang Zhong wanted to go back to Tianzhu with Zhu Zhanqi and his fleet, but he also had to go to the old port. The two sides were not going smoothly, so in the end they had to separate.

A few days later, Zhu Zhanqi and his fleet finally arrived at Lion Harbor. After learning of Zhu Zhanqi's identity, the local officials were also taken aback. They warmly received the fleet, and then the fleet rested. After a while, he set sail again and rushed to North Tianzhu.

(End of this chapter)