Extraordinary Voyage Chapter 777: Peacock Islands and the launching of the flying shears
Most of the area is located in the Eritrean Sea with a tropical maritime climate. It is the second sea in the known world after the Black Sea. It is also an important transportation hub for civilizations to communicate with the Peacock Islands through the Treasure Sea.
Because of the climate, the seaworthiness season in this area is extremely long. Except for the dangerous summer with frequent storms, there are a large number of merchant ships traveling between the east and the west of the source continent in other seasons.
Among them, the Hilius who actually occupied the Peacock Islands and monopolized the local trade were the most.
Huh--!
There is no cloud in the sky, and there is a huge fleet on the blue sea. The formation of **** warships outside and large merchant ships are arranged in three columns.
The total number has reached an astonishing 31 ships, which is no less than the previous treasure fleet.
Most of these ocean-going ships are flying the long flame flag of the Hilius Empire, and you can still see the strong shadow of the current largest sea power country that has not fallen ill.
However, in addition to the Hilius among the crew of the fleet, there are many aboriginal races with dark skin, short stature, and dark brown curly hair.
That is the Negrito, an indigenous people from the Peacock Islands.
The Peacock Islands seem to be a whole on the surface, but it is only the collective name of a series of Tubangs on the Peacock Islands. The only difference is not much between the human species.
Most of them are employees of the Hilius Santa Barbia Company that now manages the Peacock Islands. Of course, they are just the kind of handymen who are not much better than slaves and do not need to lose money even if they die accidentally.
Slap! Snapped! Snapped! ...
The whip flowers rang above the head one after another.
"Quickly, taking advantage of the good weather now, move all the spices to the deck to dry! If I notice a bit of musty, I will peel off your skins."
Faced with the big-waisted Merchant Shipowner of Hilius, these dark-skinned Negritos had no sense of dissatisfaction on their faces, as if obedience had been carved into the depths of their blood.
The truth is actually the same.
Because since 3,000 years ago, the Peacock Islands have experienced at least nine invasions from the West, and they have also changed nine waves of owners, indirectly resulting in a comprehensive blend of blood, culture, and beliefs.
Because of the unique geographical environment, a relatively closed cultural environment has been created, maintaining a certain degree of independence.
It can be said that this is a nation that has maintained its own culture, but has become accustomed to being ruled.
In the Peacock Islands, which is very mysterious to most, the indigenous people mainly believe in a series of gods, mainly "the lord of war elephants" and "the king of ivory throne" Lan Tigos.
The Varna cult, which was also formed by the **** of wind, Paseniye, the **** of rain, Apas, the **** of fire, Ajain, the **** of sun, Suriya, and so on, ruled by the gods of nature. The spiritual world of the Negritos.
But.
These primitive gods on the bright side did not monopolize the belief of the Peacock Islands. They are also in the source continent, and have been infiltrated by the seven gods and various demigods for a long time like a sieve.
Even the [names of gods] mentioned above are not necessarily the vests of any great god.
There is another saying that the "Peacock Islands" is the "Museum of Race and Faith" for the entire human world, but the current secular ruler is undoubtedly Santa Claus, which is jointly controlled by Philip II and the 19th Gentlemen. Babia Corporation.
They grab a large sum of benefits from here every year and transport them to the native land of Hilius, which is one of the important roots supporting this huge empire. Of course, it has almost become the only root now, and the degree of importance is self-evident.
However, although these Negritos were compliant, they actually made significant contributions to the scientific and technological enlightenment of the entire Old World since modern times.
There is also a very mysterious legend about the source of their technology.
It is said that the first unified dynasty on the islands was in the period of "Peacock Dynasty".
One day when King Tantra Gupta prayed for blessings by the sea, suddenly a golden box floated out of the more eastern "storm belt", which was picked up by the servants of the kingdom and offered to the king.
Following the guidance of a wise man, King Chandala Gupta fasted and bathed for a month, and finally successfully opened the treasure chest called the "Purple Lacquer Intarsia Fish Algae Pattern Gold Box".
Including the modern ceramics, silk, tea, paper, gunpowder, compass... and so on. The original technology comes from that treasure box, and it has profoundly affected the civilization of the world in this era.
However, the Peacock Islands have never been completely unified since then. After thousands of years of ups and downs, the [Purple Lacquer Intarsia Fish Algae Pattern Gold Box Treasure Chamber] has long been unknown where it has gone.
Even the Baogui that came out of the "storm belt" really existed, only those indigenous demigods with endless lifespans knew.
Suddenly.
Om...
All the busy people in the fleet didn't notice at all. At an altitude of 30,000 meters, the pupils of a large, shapeless creature shrank slightly, quietly transmitting a fatal signal.
In the perspective of this "Seagull Elf".
Soon there was another naval fleet composed entirely of fast warships, which suddenly sprang out of the sea, slanted into the queue of this fleet at lightning speed, and launched an attack brazenly.
"Fire!"
On the gun positions on the upper and lower double-layer gun decks, the actions of each gun group are neat and uniform.
Boom! boom! boom! boom! ...
The orange-red cannon flames reflected red on the sea and the eyes of every Hilius.
During this period, these "Galliott heavy cruisers", all equipped with 24 or 32-pound guns, were waiting for opportunities to ambush the main routes of the Eritrean Sea like wolves.
A piece of meat will be severely torn off from the merchant ship of Sirius when the opportunity is caught. The larger the fleet, the more they like it.
The ones who can beat them can't run them, the ones who can run can't beat them, of course, more often they can't run and beat them.
At least two positions ahead of the design concept of sailing boats, giving this broken fleet a huge advantage.
"It's that fleet of unbelievable crossovers again, **** Tulips, fight me back!"
On the pilot ship at the forefront of the fleet, a major general commander roared angrily.
A naval battle began.
However, when the Hilius fought back bravely, the Negritos on the ship had no sense of resistance at all, and they rushed to the lower cabin a long time ago.
Those Hilius did not expect them to help, or that they did not want the Negritos to intervene in the fight.
After all, they used to be lazy on the ship to go to the toilet, and finally the battleship was destroyed by dung. Can you believe this? !
Hilius' flagship "Flying" ushered in his opponent, the commander's eyes were red, and his voice was like thunder:
"Damn Tulips, you are not in a wartime state, how dare you blatantly attack the official fleet of the empire. You simply can't bear the anger of your majesty!"
A young major officer wearing a close-fitting "venom armor" holding a blood-colored long sword disdainfully smiled:
"The emperor? As early as a year ago, the Hilius were no longer qualified to speak to us in a condescending manner! Take the ship, seize the ship, and kill me!"
They took advantage of the fact that Hilius was too busy to directly intervene in the war, and completely cut off the last root that supports this huge empire, no matter what your emperor thinks.
Boom! boom! boom! boom! ...
The killing sound shook the sky, and the gun smoke filled the sky.
After two hours of fierce battle, except for those scattered and fleeing, about half of the merchant ships of Hilius were left here.
When the soldiers cleaned the battlefield.
As the leader of the sailor, Elantra removed his self-cleaning function and was spotlessly [Venom Armor], and sat down on the ground, panting heavily.
After resting for a while, he pulled out a brass talisman with a gear and clockwork structure from his neck, and a happy smile spread across his face.
Apparently this was a parting gift from the "alchemy school" little wizard Irina.
"Hey, Elantra continues."
He stretched out his hand to catch a bottle of rum thrown by his captain, first put the amulet away like a baby, then pulled out the cork and gurgled a big mouthful, spitting out a long breath of wine.
"It was a good harvest today. It won't take a few battles for your rank to be on par with my colonel."
Elante smiled and touched him with the wine bottle:
"Captain, you are polite. It doesn't matter whether the military ranks or not, I just want to find a chance to temper myself."
The old captain couldn't help but roll his eyes.
'First give me the [Extraordinary Armor], [Blood Lake Light] and the amulet all over my body, and then say this~ IndoMTL.com~ I’m too lazy to follow this background as deep as the sea, and the treatment is the same as the prince. Guys about the same, discuss this kind of uneasy topic.
I just looked at the several supply ships that belonged to my family that were fast approaching in the distance, and couldn't help but sigh again:
"If all these flying shears will run on the sea in the future, even our heavy cruiser may be able to retire. It is worthy of being the Lord Saint Ivan beloved by the goddess."
Shoo! call out! call out!
In the distance, three ships with hollow bows, aspect ratios greater than 6:1, and sails as wide as large sea-going ships flying close to the surface of the water, it is that after Aiwen completed the design, he has not carried them. To the realistic "flying shear ship".
There is currently no pirate ship in this world that can catch up to its heels.
The large "flying shear ship" that can run 12-14 knots even with full load is the well-deserved king of speed in the sailing age!
Take the example of traveling through the Black Sea. It takes at least two months for others to use ocean currents, but it takes less than a month. The prosperity of maritime trade is destined to greatly help the rise of the New World and the Principality of Galliot.
For the time being, it is only for military use, and there are not many launches.
But when they are really popular, it will be enough for pirate ships to eat ashes directly behind, and indirectly sound the death knell for the existence of pirates.
In the future, when the steam iron armored ship is launched, the profession of pirates will usher in a swan song.
Alvin: Sa, since labor and management have already washed their feet and landed ashore, who cares?
The God of Black Wings:...
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