Chapter 90: Staying and Preparation
"We definitely need a boat to cross the river. There weren't many boats at the Lanjiang Ferry during peacetime, and it's even more uncertain now, so we have to find a way ourselves." Li Laosan continued, "We definitely can't afford a big boat, and no one knows how to build one, so we can only cross the river on a raft."
As soon as these words fell, everyone started talking.
“Can we cross the river on a raft?”
"It is said that the narrowest part of the Lan River is more than thirty feet wide. Can a raft pass through it?"
"I'm a little panicked, so maybe we should not cross the river."
Shen Qingqian got some information from their discussion. She didn't think it was impossible to cross the river on a raft. As long as she didn't go when the wind and waves were strong, it would actually be possible.
Seeing that everyone had almost finished their discussion, Li Laosan spoke again, "Chenzhou Ferry is where the Lan River is at its narrowest. If we can find a ferry when we get there, that would be great. If not, we can use a raft. However, the raft for crossing the river can't be used like we used to carry our luggage, so we need to find another one."
Everyone knew this without him saying it. As long as the luggage didn't fall apart, it was fine. However, the requirements for the raft used to cross the river were higher.
"You don't have to worry too much. Didn't we discover a few days ago that the sap of a tree is particularly sticky? I'll ask someone to get some today and use it on the raft to prevent it from falling apart." Jin Daya said with a wave of his hand.
He was still very optimistic. He had already gone through such a difficult situation, so why should he be afraid of falling into the river? Even if he did fall in, there was nothing to be afraid of. At worst, he could just hold on to the raft and float across.
The only trouble was the women, children and elderly people in the team. They probably didn't have the physical strength to support and hold on to the raft.
But we'll talk about it when the time comes. There will definitely be a way.
Perhaps it was God's will. Shen Qingqian had come across relevant information before, but it was not about shipbuilding, but the simplest physical principles.
But for now they just wanted to build a raft, and this information was enough.
After finishing this, Li Laosan looked at Jiang Goudan and the others again, "Goudan, thank you for leading the way these days and for providing us with many conveniences. However, you also know our identities. What are your plans next?"
Jiang Goudan was taken aback by the question, then hesitantly said, "Third Master, can't you continue to take us with you? Don't worry, we will find food on our own and won't eat your rations."
They were originally fleeing for their lives, and now the situation outside is like this. Wouldn't it be courting death for just a few dozen of them to go out?
It would be better to follow this group of fugitives to northern Hubei and try your luck. Maybe they will settle down there.
Li Laosan didn't expect him to say that. Then, seeing Jiang Goudan and his group looking at him expectantly, he immediately understood that they had probably discussed this matter in private a long time ago.
"As long as you are not afraid of not being able to survive in northern Hubei, just follow me. But I have to say it first, you have to continue to follow my arrangements for the rest of the journey, otherwise I will not take care of you." Li Laosan finally agreed.
Jiang Goudan immediately said, "Don't worry, Third Master. We will absolutely obey you and the other officers."
We have been together for more than a month, and both sides are aware of each other's situation, so the matter has been settled.
Making a raft requires a lot of wood, especially since they don't have any grinding tools, so they can only find small trees of similar size, which makes it more difficult.
But there are always more solutions than problems, and men can naturally handle these things.
While they were busy looking for materials, Shen Qingqian drew the relevant information in his mind on a stone slab.
"What are you drawing?" Sheng Ze's voice suddenly sounded behind her.
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