New World 1620

It was night, and an impromptu meeting of the committee was still going on tensely.

The fight between Indians at the trading post on the west bank of the Hudson River that morning made everyone present have different opinions, but they were at a loss.

The Mohawk Indians from the northwest and the upper and middle reaches of the Hudson River had an extremely disharmonious confrontation with the local Delaware Indians.The Mohawks are Indians of the Iroquois language family, while the Delawares are Indians of the Algonquian language family. The two sides have had many conflicts and conflicts in the long history of migration, fishing and hunting. Small bloodsheds often continued, and major fights also occurred. There is no shortage of them.

It can be said that the various internal struggles of the Indians throughout North America gave the European colonists an opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity to fan the flames. Their internal wars undoubtedly accelerated the process of European colonization in North America.

Even though Manhattan Island, the western part of Long Island, and Staten Island were all sold to the "Chinese", the Delawares still believed that the land on the east and west sides of the lower Hudson River belonged to the traditional sphere of influence of the Delawares.This is why the daily defense of the trading post is carried out by Delaware Indians.

Having tasted the benefits of establishing a solid relationship with the Chinese, the chiefs of the various villages of the tribe naturally attempted to get a share of the broader Indian trade as locals.The bustle of the trading post has allowed the nearby Delaware people to obtain many job opportunities and more income.

"That's how it happened... During the transaction, the Mohawks beat the Delawares because they were dissatisfied with the nonsense on the side. It was only a small conflict and no one was injured, but the people who were beaten obviously didn't want to be in their own home." 'I lost face at the gate, and those Delaware Indian soldiers standing guard obviously didn't know what business rules are at this time, so they directly stabbed the guy who did it..."

Li Xiang shrugged and expressed helplessness at the bloodshed he had personally experienced.It was his daughter-in-law, Na Da, who kept yelling during the process, but it wasn't because she was frightened, but because she was cheering for the warriors of her clan...

"I don't think it's a bad thing. The Indians are in trouble when they are monolithic. If the Indians bleed more, we will have fewer hidden dangers."

The newly formed Headquarters of the Ground Garrison dispatched 20 soldiers within half an hour of the bloodshed, and managed to suppress a near Indian war.He Yu, a lieutenant of the Land Garrison and a former retired non-commissioned officer who was in command of the isolation conflict at the scene, also participated in today's interim meeting as a party involved. His views are quite radical.

"But it will seriously interfere with our plan to expand Indian trade! If the Delaware crowding out of other tribes is allowed to spread, our efforts will all be in vain! You must know that the Mohek Indians are a powerful force in the north. A member of the Roque Alliance!"

Li Xiang quickly expressed his objection.In order to achieve the current trading effect, he runs outside almost all day, and it is commonplace for him to be unable to return to Manhattan for ten and a half months.

"Well, I agree with what He Yu said! I even think that we should massively arm the Delaware Indians and let them go shopping with other Indians. The more they die, the more they rely on us!" Dong Jiunan, construction committee member Spreading his hands, with a disdainful smile on his face, "Do they really think this is their territory? It's just a group of indigenous savages supported by us. Didn't you see what it looks like when those people changed our old pants? It's the opposite Wear it! They use the zipper as a 'door' for pooping, lol!"

The joke of the Liaodong Dahan immediately caused a burst of laughter, and many people laughed and fell down the table.

"Boom!"

Suddenly there was a loud noise, and then sawdust splashed!A piece of splintered wood almost hit Chairman Liu Lao directly on the head.

"What are you doing, Li Xiang!?"

"Don't be impulsive... Li Xiang, put down the chair!"

A wooden chair that fell to pieces on the conference table was held tightly by the young tour guide.Li Xiang's face was terribly ugly, his lips were biting blue, and his eyes burst out with anger, staring at Dong Jiunan who was still sitting in his original position.

"Savage mother!"

Li Xiang's weak body exploded with astonishing speed and strength. Several people from the military department didn't stop him before they saw Dong Jiunan fall to the ground.

"Okay, I have the guts, if you don't completely bring down the master today, don't go out of this door!"

Spitting out the blood from the corner of his mouth, Dong Jiunan got up with a smile, and then began to rub his wrists, as if he had been looking forward to beating Li Xiang for a long time.

"Presumptuous! Do you think this is a fighting arena! Don't sit down for me yet!"

Zheng Quan, who had been silent all this time, finally became angry, slammed the table down, and then punched Dong Jiunan in the stomach.The unprepared Liaodong Dahan finally softened his position this time.

Dong Jiunan, who was a veteran, was not convinced. Zheng Quan was one, and Su Zining was the other.He was born to look down on people like Li Xiang who rely on their cheeks and glib tongue to eat.

Li Xiang's face was tense, but tears were streaming down his face.He just wiped his face vigorously, walked out of the conference room, and closed the door violently with his hands, the whole conference room was shocked again.

"It's not easy for everyone..." Qi Jianjun finally let go of the teacup in his hand, and the precious tea inside was still intact.After taking a sip of water, Qi Jianjun stood up: "Young people should control themselves more and consider the feelings of their compatriots when speaking. You are the young backbone of the community committee and the reserve force that the organization focuses on training..."

Dong Jiunan turned his head away with difficulty, but did not respond.

The uproarious laughter caused by Dong Jiunan just now made Li Xiang lose his composure.Li Xiang's wife is an Indian, and their hard work has brought immeasurable external environmental benefits to the Manhattan Meditation Comedy. However, Li Xiang actually endured a lot of pressure due to the considerable range of self-superior thoughts within the public.

Na Da, who seems innocent, actually understands many things. Except for a few Chinese women in the community who are closer, she hardly dares to leave Li Xiang for half a step, and even if she is with Li Xiang and other Chinese, she will try her best to stay with her. huddled in a corner.

What kind of existence are the Indians in the minds of Manhattan residents? The basic genres do not interfere with the three types of "cannon fodder", "labor" or "fools who don't lie or lie". None of them can express Li Xiang's feelings.

"In the future, even if these words are jokes, don't say them again... At least don't say them to Li Xiang! It's not easy for him. In order to negotiate with the Indians, he took his daughter-in-law to run outside during the Spring Festival..."

The "they" in Zheng Quan's mouth include those who have been influenced by Li Xiang recently and have contacts with many nearby Delaware Indian girls.

"I'm sorry, it's just something we usually talk about after watching too much." Dong Jiunan finally calmed down and blamed himself a little.

"We can't create it artificially, and we can't even watch the conflict between Indians!" Chairman Liu Lao, who was falsely alarmed, stood up, looked around at the people present, with a serious face and a low tone, "Don't forget our situation, if If we directly intervene in favor of the Delaware tribe, if we offend a more powerful Indian tribe, then we will not be much better than the Delaware Indians; if the Delaware Indians go to war with other tribes because of our secret instigation, eventually We are the ones who suffer! Almost 90% of our primary labor force in infrastructure, agriculture, and industry is now hired by Indians.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone understood the consequences.

Once the mild-mannered Indians choose war, the brutal primitive battle will inevitably cause a large number of casualties. Even if the Delaware tribe wins by virtue of their familiarity with the local area, how much manpower can they provide to the crossing people after being severely injured?The reason why a standing garrison can still be formed now is because the existence of Indian hired workers has liberated a lot of manpower.

What's more, the Moroccan Indians on the upper reaches of the Hudson River are themselves core members of the powerful Iroquois Alliance in North American history. If there is a war, it will definitely not be a simple matter between two tribes.The belligerence and bravery of the Iroquois League can stand the "test" of history.

"Then what should we do?" He Yu, the team leader of the Land Guard, leaned weakly on the chair, his expression a little ugly, "I can't do anything by myself, and I can't push the Delaware Indians to kill them, so I just watch them like this? "

"Let Lee want to organize a peace talk. We use the position of mediation to urge them to reduce their hostility, at least not to fight in the past few years. We redefine a long-term trade method for the Moroccans and even the entire Iroquois Union. In order not to Let the Delaware Indians down on us, and we can covertly pay them back."

As Mr. Liu said, Qi Jianjun was taking notes like a diligent clerk, expressing his full support for such a decision.

Mr. Liu's opinion is currently the most sensible and the easiest way to control the situation. The young committee members can only nod.

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The lights in the room were not turned on, only the dark red firewood burning in the fireplace.Because Nada often said that when it is night, the sky should be dark.

Li Xiang sat quietly by the bed, letting his daughter-in-law gently wipe his bitten lips with cotton gauze dipped in clean water.Na Da knew that her husband fought with others for herself again, because it had happened several times before.

"Li Xiang...husband...husband...let's go back to the village and live together, everyone in the village likes you..."

Nada plucked up her courage, and finally muttered in a mosquito-like nervous voice.

Another two lines of tears flowed down, and Li Xiang hugged his little wife tightly, silently shaking his head vigorously.

"Li Xiang...husband...husband..." Nada didn't move, but her body trembled slightly, "Is it because the people in Nada village don't do well usually?"

"No, you've done a good job!" Li Xiang sat up straight suddenly, holding his little wife's shoulders tightly with both hands, with a dignified expression, "Trust me, it will be fine in the future. They just don't know each other well. In the future, people in your village , will be a family with us!"

Hearing these comforts, the little wife leaned against her husband's chest in satisfaction, and wrapped her little hands around his neck tightly.Li Xiang, on the other hand, hugged his little wife and walked to the window, quietly looking at the far west, thoughtful.

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February 1621, 2.North Atlantic Ocean, 19 nautical miles west-south of the Azores.

After a full 20 days of voyage, experiencing two strong winds and waves and three times evading unknown ships, the Mayflower, under the command of the captain of Adelaide, is finally about to complete the voyage.

Sweeping away last night's strong winds and waves, the weather was dazzlingly sunny.The Mayflower is heading eastward to break the waves at a "high speed" of 6 knots.

Compared with the singing and laughing 20 days ago, the young people on the deck today are all tangled.Even Yan Xiaosong, who usually claimed that he was invulnerable to all poisons, was leaning against the side of the boat and smoking a cigarette with a sallow face and a bitter look.

Su Zining walked up the deck from the cabin stairs, took a deep breath, nodded slightly to Adelaide on the podium behind him, and walked towards Yan Xiaosong.

"I don't know what happened to Manhattan..." Yan Xiaosong didn't turn his head, as if he knew who was next to him, he took out a cigarette and handed it over.

"It's just a 'march of misery'." Su Zining shrugged, expressing that he was not under any pressure.

"Your habit is very bad. You always answer indiscriminately." Yan Xiaosong made a contemptuous gesture, then turned around and leaned his back against the side of the boat, "You understand what I mean, what kind of policies and systems will those people like Qi Jianjun come up with? come out?"

"Didn't you always say that I worry about gains and losses? In fact, you are in this state now..." Su Zining looked down at the rolling waves outside the boat, with an extremely calm expression, "Before I left, I left a letter for Zheng Quan and Mr. Liu each. Whether they see or not is their business, and what they think has nothing to do with us... In fact, sometimes when we think about it carefully, why don’t we only care about our own ideas? More importantly, we are also a minority.”

"Because more people have no idea at all, they just plan to go back to the old life as much as possible! There are Indians working for them, and they can enjoy high-level national treatment!" Yan Xiaosong sneered, showing a rare expression of his past life. Optimistic image with distinct facial expressions.

"Their ideals are just like this, and there are already many difficulties..." Su Zining shook his head slightly, and said almost word by word, "Go back to the familiar order of life, that's right. We are also pursuing such a crazy pursuit, including this On this voyage, do you want to bring back from Europe some more progressive minds than the Manhattan community?"

"Actually, we can change a little bit." Yan Xiaosong relaxed his expression and sighed deeply, "If we said that in the world we didn't even have a chance to tell the truth, then in Manhattan now, we can fight for some. If not for you and me, then for those dockworkers who survived the catastrophe and struggled to come into this world."

As Yan Xiaosong said, he took his drawing board from the deck next to him and shook it: "Do you know why I always draw landscapes so exaggeratedly? Because although the world in my eyes cannot be changed, I don't dislike it. Uglier, but I want to try to make them more beautiful, even if it's just a little more color!"

"The world will not think that it is more beautiful than before because of the color you added. It may think that it is not like this before, and it is redundant. Why do you go overboard and impose your aesthetics on it?" Su Zining Putting the cigarette butt away with a smile, pointing to his heart, "Just like me, my biggest dream ever was to take good care of my parents, to be able to afford a big luxury house, to have a gentle and understanding wife, to be able to A child who is idle and playing on rainy days. But I don’t have any of them now, this is my greatest ideal, and I really can’t find a reason to give up these ideals.”

As he spoke, he turned around again and pointed to the west with his hands: "Their current ideal is the same as mine. This ideal blocks everything like a mountain, and they still can't see what is worth pursuing behind the mountain! You They will be suspicious of the scenery painted for them, because you have never climbed this mountain, and you are also imagining it."

"Okay, I admit that your eloquence is better than mine." Yan Xiaosong suddenly smiled, and pressed Su Zining's arm, "Then let's climb over this mountain first!"

"To the south, an unknown ship is rapidly approaching us! The distance is 6 nautical miles! The speed is 7 knots!"

The two were about to go back to the cabin together when they heard a shrill cry from the mast behind them.The English sailors in charge of the lookout discovered the situation.

Su Zining and Yan Xiaosong looked at each other, showing puzzled expressions almost at the same time, then turned their heads in the direction of Shui Finger at the same time, and finally spit out two at the same time: "Pirates?!"