A hail of fists rained down on Vasily's burly frame, making a series of loud thuds.
Because they were trainees, Han Kun and Vasily did not go to sea with the expedition fleets, but instead joined a fleet that was most familiar with the route to Japan.
When they arrived at the dock and boarded the ship, Han Kun was excited to discover that the ship they were training on was actually the Prince's "Blue Star".
The "Blue Star" is the latest model sailing ship from Tai Yuen, featuring three mainmasts and additional foremast and stern rigging sails, which enhances its ability to sail against the wind. Its long and wide hull provides ample space for hundreds of sailors to live comfortably.
Several cadets from the Naval Academy also came for their internship. Han Kun didn't see Leng Qiu. He sighed. His best friend wasn't particularly outstanding in his studies, and Han Kun had always been the one helping him. "I wonder how Qiu is doing at the Naval Academy."
While Han Kun was worrying about his friend, a burst of cheering attracted everyone's attention.
On the dock, a man and a woman were the targets of the teasing; the man was dressed in an enviable trainee captain's uniform, while the beautiful and tall woman beside him was dressed in a Japanese kimono.
As one of the earliest shipboard officers, Shen Fu already had the ability to independently command sailing ships. However, due to his young age, he could only be given the position of trainee captain. This position was specially created by Qin Mo for young people who had sufficient nautical knowledge but lacked the ability to manage their crew members, such as sailors and first mates.
On the high seas, a captain not only has to get the ship to its destination, but also has to be able to control the rough men under his command who have been mentally disturbed by the sea. It's not as simple as just being able to read nautical charts and know how to "maneuver" a ship.
Becoming a trainee captain means becoming a captain is a certainty, and not on those old ships, but on the latest large ships.
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