Chapter 378: Islands

Gu Jinyu set off for ten days. It was a time when there was basically no downwind in these days. However, the food is sufficient, and the problem is not big. A small island was also discovered during this period, which is really a small island, and it didn't take a long time to explore it to fully figure it out.
This small island is also of little value, and it may be possible to copy supplies for emergency use on this island. But such a small island, afraid of high tide or something, may be flooded.
So, after a little investigation, they continued to sail. There is a daze on the sea, most of the time the scene has not changed. Perhaps the most changing things are the sun every day and the clouds in the sky.
Gu Jinyu is still in the cabin, and the people on duty outside are also working seriously. Some people use telescopes to look into the distance and check the situation ahead.
It was almost noon, and the sun outside was quite big, but for the crew, they were used to it. The most important thing to worry about is the long-term voyage, the psychological pressure of the crew will be greater. There are also fresh fruits and vegetables, but fortunately there are also refrigerators, and entertainment activities are also provided.
This crew member was looking through the telescope and suddenly found something different. Black dots, black lines? This is used to seeing the sea and sky in the course of sailing. This thing is also a bit strange.
It's unclear now. It can only be observed after the ship continues to sail forward for some distance.
After ten minutes or so, the black dots and black lines seemed to have a wider range, and he also determined that he was not dazzling, nor was the telescope lens blurred.
"There is really something ahead."
Regardless of whether it is true or not, the captain should be notified to investigate in the past.
"Notify the captain and find out again."
Compared to recreational activities, Gu Jinyu prefers to record and record everything on the voyage. However, it is not evening and it is not time to record. Gu Jinyu soon got the news, and a new discovery was made on the bow.
Gu Jinyu quickly rushed to the bow of the ship and took over the crew's telescope. After a few minutes of sailing, it seemed that he could see more clearly. Gu Jinyu glanced at him, and he was happy, "Not bad."
"Submit the order, adjust the direction slightly, southeast direction, and advance."
Gu Jinyu felt that he might have something to gain again. The previous island was not a big deal at all. Perhaps this was the big discovery. Gu Jinyu suppressed the joy in his heart and made people continue to observe, but he stood on this deck and looked into the distance.
Along with getting closer and closer, the things discovered before have been slowly and clearly visible, and they are islands, real islands. At least larger than the so-called island before, more like some. Such a large island is estimated to be a long-term owner, an arable land, and even an ore island.
"Keep going."
When coming near the island, everyone on the ship knew that it was a big island and it was definitely not small. Even if this island is smaller than Wangzhou Island, that's fine. This island is big enough.
auzw.com "Go around the island and see how big the island is. We will land on the island later, and then stay on the coast."
The boat was scattered on both sides, and started to bypass along the island, ready to see how big the island is. And Gu Jinyu didn't rush to the island, he still planned to wait until everyone came back.
It wasn't until early evening that the vessel that went out to investigate returned from the direction of departure. Gu Jinyu also got the results from the exploration of these two teams. This island is not small. Anyway, the two teams returned before they even touched their heads.
"This island is not small."
"Captain, there is another problem. When I came back, I opened the distance and looked at it from a distance. It seemed that this was not an island, but several."
Gu Jinyu asked excitedly, "Did you read right?"
"Go back to Captain, I'm absolutely right, it seems that we made it this time. This island may not be as big as Wangzhou Island, but if there are several, then the total value is not less than Wangzhou Island."
Everyone on the fleet was very excited, and found that an island might be of little value. But the value of Wangzhou Island is even greater. This island may not be as good as Wangzhou Island, but it is also a major discovery. If reported to the court, the reward must be indispensable.
Gu Jinyu also appeased the crew on board. "Don't be excited. Go to the island first and set up camp near the beach. Then tomorrow, we will start exploring along the edge of the island to see how big the island is. As for the island In the current situation, we have too few people, so don’t act lightly."
"Yes, Captain."
Under the command of Gu Jinyu, many people remained on the ship, but many people came to the island. Although no large-scale exploration is needed, it is still possible to pick up some firewood or something nearby.
In this way, near this coast, it is considered to be down to earth comfortably stepped on the ground. That night, the crew was also very happy, and the little had two drinks. Of course, those who want to watch on duty can not be so casual, they still have to strengthen their vigilance.
In the evening, Gu Jinyu returned to the boat, and felt a little more comfortable sleeping on the boat. More importantly, Gu Jinyu also wrote today's logbook.
"On the fourteenth day of voyage to the sea, we headed south all the way and made new discoveries. At first, we thought it was just a small island, but after approaching, after preliminary investigation, the island was very large, which is estimated to be less than Wangzhou Island, but also You can build two big cities."
"Moreover, this island is not a solitary one, but an archipelago. This is only a preliminary investigation, and the specific situation is still unknown. We have to wait until tomorrow and the next time to investigate further, and we don’t know that this island Is there a human presence, or is there any potential danger."
"Everything is unknown. In the next period of time, I decided to stay and investigate the situation of the island. When I found out about it, I returned immediately and reported this news. When I came back next time, I built a transit here. Station, maybe you can sail farther away."
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Gu Jinyu finished writing the logbook, came out of his boat cabin, came to the deck, and began to appreciate the wonderful night sky. This is the habit of Gu Jinyu. The crew also knew that when they saw Gu Jinyu coming out, some of the crew had already rested, and some of them were patrolling on the boat to be alert. Although this island is a discovery, it is an opportunity and a more potential danger.
I don’t know the situation on the island, whether there are people, ferocious beasts or something, everything is unknown. So, be careful, but with the musket in your hand and the artillery on board, you feel a little more secure.