Chapter 183 [Send off at the port]

  Fang Chang had seen many riverside piers before.

Those fresh water piers, some ships come and go, crowded with people, some are located in important traffic spots, bustling like a piece of brocade, cooking oil with fire, and some stand alone on the edge of the field, surrounded by a few simple sheds, providing some simple Repairs, crude supplies, and country food.

   But this harbor is different.

  First of all, the ships are different, and the shapes and structures of sea-going ships and river-going ships are very different. Most of the ships docked at Chaoyun Port are solid and broad, with tall masts, most of which are two-masted and three-masted, and the anchors used are also huge and heavy.

  Fang Chang even saw a huge five-masted ship set sail, cutting through the waves and sailing away. It was so powerful that even the old boatmen on the dock stopped their work and took a look.

  Then the water is different. As the saying goes, "There are three feet of waves without wind on the sea". Even though the weather is clear these days and the wind is gentle, the waves are still foaming and rushing towards the shore in waves, beating against the rocks beside the water.

   It is said that there are often extremely violent winds on the sea, setting off huge waves several stories high. The same situation is enough to wipe out all the ships on the river.

Finally, people are different. At this time, sailing on the sea has popularized the method of leading the stars, and it is no longer necessary to make frequent port calls like those on the river. A single trip may float on the sea for more than half a month, so the temperament of the sailors is very different. , all of them were tanned and reddened, with a roughness tempered by the sea breeze.

  Liu Yuande is well-informed, he told Fang Chang:

"When sailing on the sea, the most important thing is water, followed by food and firewood. The sea is full of salty and bitter water, which is not drinkable. People can go without food for many days, but if they don't drink water for two or three days, they will die. It won't work."

"In addition, beans and tea are also very important. Beans are used to grow bean sprouts. This is the only fresh vegetable on board, and no matter how rough the tea is, you must bring enough. Without bean sprouts and tea, your mouth will be full of blood if you stay on the ship for a long time. , and even die.”

   "Of course, it's all said in the book. This is the first time I've seen the sea. The world is so vast..."

   After speaking, he looked at the sea in the distance.

  It was morning at this time, and the masts in the port were like forests, and the golden light of the rising sun was broken into pieces like scales by the waves. Thousands of sails came and went, very prosperous.

  Looking far away, you can see the line where the sky and water meet, but the clouds are all over the sky, and the scenery of "water and sky are one color" does not appear, but it seems that the sky is high and the earth is wide.

  Beside Yu Qingling in red dress and red skirt, holding the scabbard in her hand, also followed Liu Yuande's gaze, and couldn't help but be attracted by the beautiful scenery.

   Moreover, she has always envied Brother Liu's knowledge of everything in the world without going out much.

  Fang Chang said: "The weather will not be very good in the next few days, so be careful when you go."

  The two nodded upon hearing this.

  They came out, ready to board the ship together.

  Of course, Yu Qingling and Liu Yuande, as the leaders, planned to board the boat together to protect Lang Zhongling and his party to the southern border, while Fang Chang and most of the Jianghu guards had to part with them on the pier.

  A large amount of land was leveled on the port, and green bricks were laid for stacking goods. The goods were stacked neatly and covered with canvas, making the pier like a maze.

   Back when the east was white, the port came alive.

The handyman who unloads and loads the cargo, the sailors who disembark and repair and embark on the voyage, the owner and captain, and the accountant who holds booklets and points command, make the dock full of vitality everywhere, highlighting the status of Chaoyun Port as the only big port along the north and south coasts. .

  The sea boat arranged by the government is already waiting on the shore.

  Liu Yuande told Fang Chang before that this ship is very reliable, because it is a decent ship in the court, and he used his own channels to find it. Both the ship and the sailors are very reliable.

Since it is mostly for public use, this four-masted ship has a very clean appearance. It is leaning against the trestle bridge. A long wooden plank with a guardrail is built on the trestle bridge. , to deliver supplies to the ship.

   Arriving here, the prison car is naturally no longer used, and even the shackles are no longer worn by these relegated people. They are thanking and saying goodbye to the guards who are about to leave.

   Hu Xueqiu and Liu Xiuwen also came over to express their thanks to Fang Chang.

  Because of his practice, the white fox demon has a very clear perception of the movement outside, knowing that he played a key role.

  Fang Chang said in a calm tone:

   "Don't worry about the road ahead, you'll be safe once you get on the boat, and they won't be able to find you as long as you go out to sea. Yuan De said that when they arrive in southern Xinjiang, they don't have the intention to target you again, and they should be stable for a while."

   "And when the big chimpanzee was interrogated before, it also said that it was the last wave. Based on this inference, its words are true and can be believed."

   "Here we go to southern Xinjiang, pay attention to prevent miasma, insects and snakes, prevent bad weather, learn the local accent as soon as possible, and prevent communication problems... The mountains are high and the water is long, we will see you again."

   After finishing speaking, the two of them saluted each other with Fang Chang, and then they did not get on the boat.

  …

  Before leaving, Fang Chang called Qingling and Liu Yuande, and said to them:

"The road behind them is fairly smooth, and it can be called safe and sound, but." Having said that, he paused, and looked at the clouds above the two protagonists of the era. The scene of gathering wind and clouds became more and more intense. clear.

   Driven by their behavior during this period, the fate of more people was involved, and the momentum of this picture was even more magnificent. Fang Chang then continued, "You two are different."

   "Why?"

  Yu Qingling spoke faster, asking ahead of Liu Yuande who was still thinking.

  The two of them knew that Mr. Fang was an expert outside the world, so they were very concerned about his advice.

   Fang Chang said directly:

   "I have a little bit of qi-watching skills, and I can see that you are bound to be extremely bumpy in the future, and you will always be accompanied by danger. It is not an exaggeration to say that you are the center of the world's turbulent waves. You must be careful."

   "!!"

  Liu Yuande and Yu Qingling turned pale with shock.

  Then Liu Yuande frowned, and Yu Qingling asked: "How can Mr. guide us so that we can save ourselves from danger?"

  Hearing her question, Fang Chang shook his head and nodded again, uttering four words:

   "Don't forget your original intention."

  The two of them were thoughtful when they heard the words.

  After a few breaths of silence, the four-masted ship behind was ready, and someone on board started shouting to urge the two chiefs, and they came back to their senses.

  Fang Chang took out his own table knife, pulled it out and blew upwards, then put the knife back into the sheath. He handed the jade knife, including the sheath, to Yu Qingling, and said with a smile:

   "Qingling, when you are in danger, pull out this knife and throw it to kill the enemy in front of you. It can be used three times, and then it will return to my hand by itself - but when the time comes, I need to make a new scabbard."

  Yu Qingling was very happy, so she took it quickly and thanked her repeatedly.

   Then, Fang Chang turned to Liu Yuande.

  (end of this chapter)