The sun was setting in the west, and the spring sunshine shone on a port in Hu City.
Containers piled up like a mountain were neatly arranged on the port, reflecting rays of light.
Huge ships that weighed tens of thousands of tons, and even hundreds of thousands of tons, were crowded in the port, waiting to set sail.
Wang Luo was a crew member, a former crew member. He had been unemployed for two years, and now made a living by delivering food.
However, he still yearned for the sea, although the life of a crew member was actually very boring, and he could not go online as he pleased. He could only go online when he was near the port, or when the satellite signal was good.
Nevertheless, he still liked this job, and he enjoyed the joy of climbing up the ranks, from third mate to second mate, and then to first mate.
He hoped that one day he could become a captain, and finally own a ship that belonged entirely to him. He could bring his brothers to swim in the sea, just like during the Age of Discovery. That was the romance of men.
He was already very close to that day, and he was already qualified enough. He was taking the captain's certificate test, and he had already passed the test, but no ship owner would invite him on board.
Today, after delivering food, he rode his electric donkey to the port. Looking at the goods piled up like a mountain, and the crowded ships, his eyes were filled with hope.
At this moment, a middle-aged man in his thirties with a weathered face walked up to him, and asked, "Young man, do you want to go on board?"
"Of course, I've been a crew member for more than seven years, and I'm about to have the qualifications to be a captain.
Unfortunately, the Era of Vitality has started, and the sea demons are breeding and causing trouble everywhere. The sea trade is declining, and there are too few opportunities. "Wang Luo shook his head and sighed, pointing at the rows of giant ships in the distance.
"Yes, these giant ships would rather rot in the port than to take a step on the sea. In the past, humans saw the sea as a place to conquer, but now it's a dangerous place. "The middle-aged man sighed.
"It can't be helped, they can't be blamed. You should know that even the strongest warships are helpless when faced with the strange and unpredictable sea demons." Wang Luo looked like he was very knowledgeable. It seemed that although he had left his post at sea, he was still very concerned about the sea trade.
"Helpless? That doesn't seem to be the case, right? "The middle-aged man seemed to be defending his superiors.
"That's just me saying it casually. You're right, every naval power has long changed the configuration of their warships. Other than conventional weapons, it has become a rule for cultivators to board the ships. But how high is the labor cost for cultivators? " Wang Luo continued to sigh. "For a mission, it costs three hundred thousand USD per person for two to three days. How can a normal merchant ship afford that? It takes ten days to a month to deliver a shipment of goods. The profit isn't even enough to pay off the wages of the cultivators … It's still better to be a cultivator. Sailors like us don't get much pay. Even a captain of a large ship can only earn thirty to fifty thousand a month. "
"Hehe, you should know how difficult it is for cultivators to cultivate. They need aptitude and resources. Nurturing them will take much longer than nurturing a captain." The middle-aged man smiled. "But recently, there's a 'Nine Transformation Golden Core Technique' that has been circulating on the Internet. It doesn't require aptitude, only hard work. Have you cultivated it before?"
Wang Luo was just about to answer when he suddenly hesitated. He shook his head and said, "Oh, those common goods on the internet shouldn't have any cultivation value, right? I don't have time to waste. Let's see how the others are progressing first. "
The middle-aged man shook his head and smiled, not asking any further.
Wang Luo felt a little guilty. He immediately used the topic to cover himself up. "There are naval escorts now. It's just that the cost of sending the navy is higher. They can only escort a large number of ships to deliver scarce resources and strategic resources. The current sea trade model is to gather a large number of ships at once and then concentrate their escorts to carry out the trade. That's how it's barely able to maintain the appearance of trade. "
"Hehe, looks like you're quite knowledgeable. That's right. In the past, one or two ships or even ten ships could no longer be maintained. Entering the sea is like sending a sheep into a tiger's mouth. "The middle-aged man nodded.
"Isn't that so? I remember during World War II, when Germany's Sea Wolf Pack Tactic was wreaking havoc, the Allied Forces' sea military supplies transported in batches, concentrated escorts, and reduced the number of shipments to reduce the probability of encountering the wolf pack. But this way, the efficiency is too low. Moreover, many goods are seasonal and not suitable for civilian shipping. "As a sailor who aspired to be a captain, Wang Luo was clearly very familiar with the history of sea transport.
"Yes, young man, you have a good eye. What do you think if we don't use these warships and use something else to escort? "The middle-aged man said.
"Something else? You're talking about the hero who flies around in the sky? It's hard for him to manage things at sea. I've seen many reports of sea monsters causing trouble. Usually, a giant ship would be dragged into the sea by them in an instant. Even if the hero rushed here, he could only look at it and lament his inadequacy. "Wang Luo sighed.
"Hehe, it won't happen in the future. We have enough warning systems that can at least delay those sea monsters for more than 10 minutes. With this time, it's enough for the hero to rush here and subdue these demons." The middle-aged man unknowingly revealed his plan.
Wang Luo did not notice the change in the man's tone. He suddenly said in surprise, "If that's the case, wouldn't it greatly reduce the cost of security? Many ship owners can afford it? I can also get on the ship again? "
"Hehe, young man, if we want this to succeed, we still need everyone to work together. I'm the leader of the Truth Department's Public Relations Team, Xie Dong. I see that your forehead is full and your bones are clear. The heavy responsibility of maintaining the peace of the sea will fall on your shoulders … "
"Uh, uncle, what you said sounds very familiar." Wang Luo did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Xie Dong coughed and took out his identification. He showed it to him and said, "Student Wang Luo, according to China's Truth Department's Order No. 35, every Chinese citizen has the obligation to respond to the call. Now, I officially recruit you into the Maritime Security Team. "
Wang Luo immediately straightened his face and stood straight. He said in a clear voice, "I'll obey the order."
"Not bad, follow me." Xie Dong nodded and walked in front with his hands behind his back.
Wang Luo followed closely, abandoning his electric donkey.
Xie Dong was very satisfied. Before looking for Twelve Arms, he was recruiting manpower. There was only one condition, and that was to have true feelings for the ocean, to have a real yearning for the ocean, and not to treat it as a cornucopia or a ladder to the sky.
This was the Era of Vitality, and the importance of one's temperament was unparalleled.
He believed that the sea would develop spirituality sooner or later. Whoever was close to it would receive great rewards.
Therefore, he did not cast his net from the Truth Department. Instead, he recruited people from society.
As for this Wang Luo, with his ability to read people and the conversation just now, he already knew that he was a hardcore member of the Sea Faction. He had a special feeling for the sea, and did not just treat being a crew as a job.
At this moment, the setting sun shone on the two of them, forming long shadows.
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