Ouyang Shuo didn't know about the conversation that took place in the Tian Zhi Tribe's tent, and neither did the chief of the Tian Feng Tribe, Dari Achi.
Lianzhou Basin, Tianfeng Tribe's tent.
"Hu Qitu, what do you think about the extermination of the Tianlian Tribe?" Dari Achi asked.
Sitting at the lower end of the tent was a young general who was less than thirty years old. His figure was tall and straight, and his face was resolute and handsome. His slightly curled hair added a bit of masculine charm to him. He was Hu Qitu, the only chiliarch of the Sky Rich Tribe. Other than the personal guards of the tribe leader, he commanded all of the troops of the Sky Rich Tribe.
In fact, after receiving the news that the Tianlian Tribe had been annihilated, Hu Qitu had rushed to the scene of the incident as soon as possible. According to the traces left at the scene, his speculation was basically the same as General Lakeshon of the Sky Order tribe. The only difference was that Hu Qitu knew that this matter was not done by his tribe.
In Hu Qitu's eyes, the whole thing was confusing. The surrounding tribes didn't seem to have any motive to do this, but it just happened.
"Patriarch, this matter is very strange. I suspect that some tribe is trying to frame us, and that's why they purposely committed such a shocking crime right beside us, "Hu Qitu said cautiously.
Dari Achi frowned and said in a deep voice, "Yeah, this man has ulterior motives. He's clearly trying to sow discord between us and the Tianji Tribe."
"Then, Patriarch, who do you think did it?" Hu Qitu asked.
Dari Achi shook his head and said, "Hard to say. It could be a tribe from the west, or a tribe from the north. It's even possible that the Sky Order Tribe did it themselves. "
"Sky Order Tribe?" Hu Qitu exclaimed.
"Not bad." Dari Achi's face was cloudy and uncertain as he said, "That old fox Meng Ke, there's nothing he can't do in order to suppress our medium-sized tribes. Don't forget, he was the Bloody Butcher. As long as he can create an excuse to suppress us, a small tribe is nothing in his eyes. "
Hu Qitu still couldn't get over it and said, "Patriarch, I still don't understand. If it really was the Sky's Order Tribe, they should have already sent people to question us. But, until now, there's still no movement at all. "
"Yes, that's what puzzles me the most. That's why I can't understand it. "Dari Achi said in a deep voice. No matter how shrewd he was, he couldn't see through the fog in front of him.
"Could it be the new neighbor from the south?" Huqitu said boldly.
Dari Achi was startled, but he immediately shook his head and said, "I don't think so. Firstly, they didn't have the strength to do so. Otherwise, they wouldn't be defending the city. Secondly, they have no motive to commit the crime. It's not like you didn't see it. They still hope to maintain normal trade relations with us nomadic tribes. "
Hu Qitu didn't believe it himself. He had just said it casually. After hearing the clan leader's explanation, all of his doubts disappeared. Unfortunately, the biggest mystery was still unsolved.
"No matter what, since it has already happened, there will definitely be a follow-up. As for how the situation would change in the future, it was still hard to say. However, no matter how the situation changes, we still have to return to the competition of strength. "Dari Achi concluded and solemnly said," Huqitu, the army cannot relax for even a moment. During this period of time, you have to increase the strength of the border patrols. In addition, in order to increase the strength of the army. You can consider maintaining trade relations with the Friendship Town in the south and exchange as much iron ore as possible. "
"Yes!" Huqitu said loudly.
After Hu Qitu left the tent, Dari Achi looked at the top of the tent. His gaze seemed to be able to penetrate the tent and see the distant horizon. He saw the pearl sitting in the middle of the basin — the Blessed Lake. He muttered to himself, "The storm is coming. God of the grassland, is this the opportunity for our Tianfeng Tribe to rise?"
…
11th of May, North Sea Town's harbor.
After a month of construction, North Sea Town's harbor, North Sea Harbor, was officially completed. North Sea Harbor was located near the estuary of the river. It was a natural harbor with a natural sheltered bay for ships to anchor.
North Sea Harbor was a military harbor. It was mainly used by the navy to anchor warships, resupply, shelter from the wind, and obtain support such as combat, technology, and logistics. Therefore, North Sea Harbor was also known as the naval base. It was equipped with the corresponding equipment and defense facilities. The navy's barracks had been moved here after North Sea Harbor was completed.
At the current stage, North Sea Harbor still played the role of a fishing harbor. It allowed fishing boats to dock, anchor, shelter from the wind, load and unload their catch, and replenish their fishing needs and daily necessities. It could also process and transport the catch, repair the fishing boats, manufacture fishing gear, and rest for the crew.
To the south of North Sea Harbor was the Beibu Bay of the South Sea. The largest island in the Beibu Bay was naturally Jingzhou Island. After magnifying it by ten times in the game, it occupied an area of about 350,000 square kilometers, which was 15 times the size of the Lianzhou Basin. Apart from Jingzhou Island, there were also some small islands and reefs in the Beibu Bay.
Most of these islands and reefs were desolate and uninhabited. They were places where even birds wouldn't take a shit. However, there were also some islands that had formed a relatively complete ecosystem with inland lakes or rivers. They had sufficient fresh water and the basic conditions for survival. Such islands naturally became the most ideal pirate stronghold.
Especially after the game map was expanded by ten times, many sesame-sized islands and reefs in the real world instantly became islands suitable for human habitation. It was precisely because of this that Ouyang Shuo ordered the navy to start surveying the surrounding waters as soon as possible. He did not dare to easily make conclusions based on his experience in the real world.
In the northwest corner of the Beibu Bay, near the border between Vietnam and China, there was an island called Moon Child Island. Moon Child Island occupied an area of about 50 square kilometers, which was comparable to the territory of a Level 2 village. If it was in the real world, it would be a small island with an area of only five square kilometers.
On Moon Child Island lived a group of pirates, numbering about three thousand. This group of pirates called themselves Black Sharks, and their leader was called Blackbeard. Because Moon Child Island was geographically closer to Vietnam, their main target of plunder was the fishing villages along the coast of Vietnam.
On the coast of Vietnam, among the Lord-class players, Blackbeard's fierce name had already spread far and wide. In the five months since the start of the game, the number of player villages destroyed by the Black Shark Pirates was definitely no less than 30.
Of course, the Black Shark Pirates did not dare to provoke the system cities along the coast.
On this day, no one knew why Blackbeard had gone crazy. He actually gave up his old habit of plundering and prepared to plunder the coast of China in the north.
Needless to say, before Black Shark's pirate ship approached North Sea Town, it had already been discovered by the patrolling Mengchong Battle Ship of the Navy. When the soldiers on the battleship saw the approaching pirate ship, they did not dare to be negligent. They prepared to meet the enemy while firing an emergency signal flare.
This time, Blackbeard brought a total of three pirate ships, carrying more than three hundred pirates. Seeing such a standard warship like the Mengchong Battle Ship had already surprised Blackbeard. When he looked at the North Sea Harbor that had already been built in the distance, he was even more surprised. Such a formation could only be found in system cities.
On the other side, seeing the signal flare fired by the patrol ship, Pei Donglai immediately led the remaining four Mengchong Battle Ships out of the North Sea Harbor. The Mengchong Battle Ship was long and narrow, fast, and highly mobile. It was specially used to attack enemy ships.
The entire cabin and the deck of the Mengchong Battle Ship was covered with cowhide, which could be used for fireproofing. There were several oar holes on both sides for paddling and for the oarsmen to row the ship. Above the deck, there were three layers of cabins, which were also covered with cowhide to prevent enemy fire. Every layer of cabins had crossbow windows and spear holes, which could be used to attack enemies from all directions.
Thus, in less than twenty minutes, while Blackbeard was still hesitating, the four Mengchong Battle Ships that Pei Donglai brought had already met up with the patrol ship.
Seeing the superior navigation capabilities of the enemy's ship, coupled with the fact that the strength of both sides had changed, Blackbeard was very cautious without knowing the enemy's strength. He was able to pick up and let go, and immediately ordered the pirate ship to turn around and return.
Seeing that the enemy wanted to escape, Pei Donglai ordered the navy camp to symbolically chase after them for five kilometers. After firing a few rounds of arrows, he ordered the navy camp to stop and immediately return.
The reason why Pei Donglai did this was because the difference in strength between them and the enemy was not large, and it was difficult to form an overwhelming advantage. Secondly, the navy camp had not experienced actual combat. If they really tangled together, they might not be able to win against these battle-hardened pirates.
The art of war said, do not chase a cornered enemy, not to mention a group of pirates who had not lost the ability to fight at all.
After returning to North Sea Port, Pei Donglai immediately increased the strength of the patrol, from one warship to two warships, five warships taking turns to patrol.
After arranging the defense, Pei Donglai wrote an official letter about what happened today, and sent it to the headquarters, asking the leader to make a decision.
… …
On the 12th of the fifth month, Ouyang Shuo received an urgent letter from the North Sea Town Navy.
After reading the letter, Ouyang Shuo fell into deep thought. Without a doubt, North Sea Town had been exposed to the pirates. From now on, North Sea Town would not be able to rest easy and develop in peace.
In order to protect North Sea Town, and ensure the safety of this strategic location. Ouyang Shuo replied to Pei Donglai, requesting the navy to immediately expand another navy camp, and officially establish the North Sea Fleet. At the same time, he requested Pei Donglai to quickly find out the background of the pirates, and it would be best if he could find their lair.
As for the pirates, only by annihilating their strength and thoroughly destroying their headquarters could they truly be at ease. Otherwise, who knew when they would suddenly appear and launch a surprise attack, then how could North Sea Town develop in peace?
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