Chapter 467 Songs of the Sea
The high-speed sailboats, Jia 602 and Jia 610, carrying Qin Mo, finally passed through the Cape of Good Hope area, rounded the southern tip of Africa, and entered the Indian Ocean.
He did not choose the straight Cape of Good Hope-Sunda Strait route, which was a route favored by old captains equipped with a full set of navigation and positioning equipment.
Qin Mo decided to honestly turn north, cross the Mozambique Channel, and then head to Aden to follow the summer ocean currents and monsoons of the Indian Ocean, making a smooth journey into the Strait of Malacca.
When Lin Yongqian came here a few months ago, he established several contact points on the east coast of Africa. With the arrival of subsequent ships and personnel, these points can be developed into temporary supply ports, which can be considered as laying the foundation and improving the construction of the entire transport route.
Along the way, Amanda, who was originally full of arrogance, gradually became Qin Mo's true follower. Whenever Qin Mo moved around on the ship, she would follow him without fail, even under the scorching sun.
Qin Mo chuckled inwardly. He knew that Amanda was attracted by the advanced navigation technology of the high-ranking official, but he did not point it out. He would give detailed answers to some of the questions that Amanda asked seemingly unintentionally, and even made her a parasol to make her more comfortable.
"I'm just worried you won't study hard. I love good students the most, hehehe!" Qin Mo imagined that in the future, Ximan, Amanda and others would realize so many advanced mechanical concepts for her, and she felt very happy.
What are vampires? Capitalists are the real vampires!
After passing through the Mozambique Channel, the high-speed sailboat hitched a ride on the Somali Current and arrived in Aden in a clockwise direction. Then, accompanied by the summer monsoon and summer currents of the Indian Ocean, it sailed along the southern coast of India toward the South Seas.
After passing Aden, the merchant fleets of the high-ranking officials could be seen on the sea from time to time. Those former "country bumpkins" had now become nouveau riche and wealthy, each with a far-sighted vision, and they firmly believed in the words of the prince: "In the depths of the sea, mermaids sing; at the end of the ocean, there are endless treasures and dreams!"
When Qin Mo first brought this up, several high-ranking officials secretly worried themselves sick. The old prince sent a fleet out to sea to find Princess Luna, and the young prince was going to go out to sea to find the mermaid. Was this going to be a nightmare?
But now? The treasure and the dream have both come true. If anyone tries to stop the bigwigs from going into business, they can come and mess with your sister!
"Your Highness, is this port also part of your territory?"
Amanda was numb. Isabella had the power to rule all of London and wielded considerable influence throughout the British Isles. Amanda already thought it was quite remarkable. But ever since they crossed Cape Comorin at the southern tip of India, countless bustling ports along the way had been adorned with the flag of the "Greater Indian Reclamation Authority" bearing an eagle and a shield.
“Oh! Not entirely. The Malacca Free Trade Zone is my territory, while the rest belongs to the local Sultan.”
Amanda immediately understood that it was just like any other port. Whenever she saw a stark contrast between prosperity and poverty, it was undoubtedly a situation of "joint management" between Qin Mo and the local rulers.
Look at the crowded merchant fleet and massive warships in the port, and you're telling me about "joint management"? Who manages whom? Do you really think I, Amanda, have lived four hundred years in vain?
The Jia 602 did not stop in Malacca, but continued its voyage to prepare for a rest stop in Singapore.
The Strait of Malacca is no longer solely dominated by local and large merchant ships. Several prominent families from the Great Xia have formed merchant fleets to conduct business here, resulting in a significant increase in the number of vessels on the waterway.
However, the merchant fleet of Da Xia not only had small and few ships, but also faced the Da Yuan Development Administration's planning years in advance, coupled with systematic capital invasion methods, making their business very difficult. The Da Yuan merchants were eating meat, while they were lucky to get a sip of soup.
Qin Mo moved a chair and sat down on his private terrace, sipping tea and watching the boats come and go, feeling a little smug.
Suddenly, a song came from the sea. The melody was elegant and the tune was captivating, causing all the crew members to unconsciously prick up their ears.
"Hmm? The singing of the mermaid royal family?"
Qin Mo, who was extremely familiar with this sound, immediately recognized it as the mermaid's special "language." However, the song was filled with joy and happiness, unlike the mournful and sorrowful tone that Shia and Audrey had when they talked in Suez.
"Plug your ears, quick, quick, where are the earplugs we gave you? Hurry up, all of you... Have you forgotten about the four-haired bastard and the lame guy who were lured into jumping into the sea?"
The captain of the high-speed sailboat, Jia 602, yelled and cursed at the ship's obsessed sailors, and even kicked a few who were clearly distracted.
The sailors then remembered a clause in the "Prevention of Dangers at Sea Regulations" and quickly pulled out the two cotton ropes sewn onto their collars. At the ends of the ropes were two cork earplugs, which could block out most of the sound if inserted into their ears.
The "Regulations on Prevention of Dangers at Sea" were compiled by Qin Mo and mainly consist of strategies for dealing with various extreme sea conditions. The alluring songs of the fish-men were naturally among the targets of prevention.
"Old Xu, have you encountered any fish-men?" Qin Mo asked naturally after hearing the captain's cursing.
"Your Highness, we encountered them once at the southern end of the shipping route last month. It was nighttime, and my men were unable to control them. Several of my brothers were lured into jumping into the sea, and their bodies were never found..."
Qin Mo thought for a moment. The southern end of the route seemed to be the southern Indian Ocean. He would have to tell the fleet to pay attention to that dangerous area in the future.
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