open sea

Chapter 696 Doubled

Chen Mu originally thought that a god-given hero like him would always encounter more hardships than others in life, but he didn't expect that after two months of sailing, he would arrive safely in Majia Port.

Even avoiding ice floes while crossing the Blackwater Mohe Islands, he didn't even touch his Great Wall at sea.

What surprised him the most during the entire voyage was that there was no accident at all.

This made Chen Mu, who admired the beautiful scenery of Majia Harbor, feel extremely frustrated... He had prepared for this adventure for more than a year!

If you count from the dispatch of Magui, it will be four years!
Standing on the stern of the Great Wall of the Sea, which is slightly higher than the deck, Chen Mu looked towards the bay of Majia Harbor in the cold wind.

Snowflakes like heavy fog are floating in the sky, and the howling cold wind makes people blinded. Even so, Majia Harbor wrapped in silver is still beautiful, especially the grayed white barracks on the shore stretching to the sky. The green tiles on the walls, and the red lanterns swaying in the snow, the contrasting colors gave him extraordinary enjoyment.

But his leisurely mentality, which was slightly dissatisfied with his desires due to no accident, soon became sulky because of the report of the left fleet commander Shi Qi after landing in Asia.

His brother is gone.

While avoiding the ice floes, the former fleet led by Shao Tingda was sailing at full sail. The fleets were already separated by dozens of miles at sea, and the fleet behind the islands deliberately slowed down along the coast to give the former fleet enough time to enter the port. time.

After all, everyone knows that Majia Port is not a big port, but a small port built by Ma Gui and his remnants. A large number of luggage will definitely block the waterway, and the warship is much larger than the merchant ship. If five fleets dock together, it may be even more confusing.

Shi Qi specially left enough time for the fleet led by Shao Tingda, but he didn't expect that he was the first to arrive at Majia Port, and until the fourth of the five fleets arrived, Shao Tingda hadn't come yet.

He stood on the trestle bridge to meet Chen Mu, and whispered, "Is there anything wrong?"

Chen Mu's heart skipped a beat.

After a pause, he shook his head resolutely and said: "It's not going to happen. I saw it on the way there. It's probably because I sailed far south. The coast of Asia is very long, so I can't float out."

"Mang Zong took the craftsmen, dogs and horses, and the food and grass for the soldiers for a year. The worst is just drifting to the Spanish territory. As long as he doesn't go crazy and attack Mexico City, who can beat him?"

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

After Chen Mu finished speaking, he calmed down and glanced at the generals who greeted him, and found Ma Gui, Ma Jin and a few familiar faces he could recognize as dispatched to Kuwu Island in the early years.

When they were transferred from Ma Fang's command to his side, the Ma brothers were still two handsome young cavalry generals. Now it's only been three years, and their faces have been weather-beaten and their appearance has changed drastically. They look more than ten years old.

Chen Mu immediately stepped forward and bowed without saying a word, saying: "You generals have worked hard and made great achievements. In three years, Daming will establish a foothold in Asia. Please accept Chen Mu's worship!"

Ma Gui and Ma Jin have resentment towards him, they really have resentment.

This resentment was not about Chen Mu's poor performance or that they blamed Chen Mu for their suffering.

Everyone has their own destiny. If they had a choice, they would imagine Fu Yuan, Shi Qi, or even Shao Tingda who lost his way. After 30 years of traveling in this unknown land, which no Spanish expedition team has completed in [-] years, they came across the sea like heroes and victors, and they had a place to live when they came. , information, maps, everything.

But they don't know where to start their grievances, and they really have no way to start.

No one said any nonsense and polite words, Ma Gui and Ma Jin just gritted their teeth and watched Chen Mu salute, and they also returned the salute to Chen Mu without saying a word.

Returning the gift is a rule and a respect for the chief. Don't refuse, it is this gift that they should share.

After the salute was over, Ma Gui bowed down again and said: "Report to Shuai Chen, Ma Gui, the commander-in-chief of Kuwu Island, led his troops into America in the second year of Wanli, and has surveyed and mapped 97 miles along the coast. There are 230 buildings; there are [-] large and small tribes on it, and there are nearly [-] people; there are more than [-] marked forest farms, fishing grounds, and wasteland suitable for reclamation."

"Tag the rest of the battle flag army, one hundred, 190 six people."

In fact, they didn't say polite words, but it made Chen Mu feel more comfortable - there were too many accidents, at least for the Kuwu Island Expeditionary Army, too many things that no one wanted to see happened.

When Ma Gui led his army to the east, he never thought that the warship would be frozen on the sea. He was just lucky to choose a road that allowed them to reach the land as soon as possible. More, and they will never know how far it is from America.

Chen Mu didn't want to do this either. When the Kuwu Island Expeditionary Force should get supplies most, Ma Gui lost the news for half a year. Ni Shangzhong searched along the coast but only found the wreckage of their abandoned warship. The whole world thought they were dead.

Chen Mu, who was in charge of Nanyang, had no way to get out. That period of time happened to be the time when the Ministry of Maguire reduced its staff the most. Later, it received sufficient supplies, even if it was only transported once every six months, the situation at that time did not recur in the Ministry of Maguire.

"Please Ma Shuai summon all the banner troops in Majiagang." Chen Mu took a deep breath, helped Ma Gui up, and said, "In the school grounds, the Dongyang Army will reward you for your merits."

While waiting for the flag army to assemble from the port and hundreds of households left and right, Chen Mu did not go into the house to avoid the wind and cold. The snow on the school grounds was very thick, but Chen Mu didn't feel cold. The double-layer cowhide iron boots lined with rabbit fur Stepping on the snow, one foot is deep and the other is shallow, and you are walking on this land where the expeditionary army has been overwhelmed by thorns and thorns.

The flag army at the port was carrying boxes of luggage under the command of various generals. In the corral next to the school yard, several huge bison snuggled up next to the haystack under the brick wall to keep warm. Among all the corrals, only the animal guarding the bison The fence does not have a wooden fence.

Chen Mu was surprised. Those huge beasts in long hair looked at the people on the school field with cautious eyes, neither fear nor anger-this was probably very similar to the survival strategy of Ma Gui and others a few years ago. There is no way to reverse the environment of heaven and earth, so we can only try our best to coexist.

He guessed that these cows entered the corral voluntarily. Otherwise, not to mention wooden pens, even if they were full of brick walls, even if they were cement brick walls, they would not be able to stop the collision of these huge monsters.

The banner troops gathered in the school grounds from all directions, and finally expressed to Chen Mu in Magui that they had all gathered. Chen Mu first bowed his hands to everyone, and then said: "According to the promise you made when you came, those who want official positions, the banner troops will be promoted to one hundred households, one hundred A small flag is raised for a thousand households, and a thousand households are responsible for the affairs. A hundred households are promoted to command envoys, command colleagues, and command Qian affairs."

In terms of meritorious service, Chen Mu of the 200 young people believes that everyone can be promoted to a commander, because the environment here determines that at least 30 years from now, it doesn’t matter who you are or what status you have in this land Wealth is very limited.

But the official position is limited, and he has no choice.

"There are two ways to get the silver reward back home. One is to double the silver reward. The 100 taels promised by Ma Shuai when he came here will be rewarded with 200 taels by the Dongyang Army Mansion. Second, according to the number of rewards, Chen recommends to the guards in your hometown, the flag army, return home with the general banner with the rewards; Return home with a reward of silver."

"There is another way. If you can survive in this land, you all have enough knowledge and courage. You are the most loyal warriors of the emperor. Each of you will be promoted to a higher level by two people. You will choose your clan brothers and nephews to succeed you. The same salary of officials and nobles enters the Eastern military government, and Chen will set up a new military department in the military government, and you will lead the navy and land divisions for survival training in Asia."

"Chen will give you a month to think about it. If you think about registering with Zhao Changji, the chief of staff, and go home on the return ship, you can still catch up with the Dragon Boat Festival in the sixth year of Wanli."

(End of this chapter)