Extraordinary Sailing

at first.

Because of being squeezed by Cyrus, the colonists of the Sark Empire who also came to the northern part of the New World to take root and made friends with the Iroquois among the natives. Due to various contradictions, they often attacked the colonies belonging to Tulip together, causing extremely heavy losses. .

At that time, the number of pioneers who came here from Tulip's native land was too small, and even with sharper weapons, they suffered a few big losses.

Later, they simply followed suit and began to try to make friends with some Hurons who were opposed to the Iroquois.

Not only signed a covenant, but also armed them with more advanced weapons, and supported them to take revenge on the Iroquois and the colony of the Sak Empire that had made peace with the Iroquois.

These weapons include steel daggers, battle axes, swords and most importantly muskets!

At the same time, they began to conquer some small surrounding tribes that were also at odds with the Hurons, and absorbed them into the colonial system, mostly as low-level labor force.

Just like the Anuma chiefs who bought and sold their compatriots in the wars in the Southern Continent, the experienced pioneers were familiar with it.

In the hundreds of years of pioneering history, colonists and natives have gradually formed a delicate balance in this kind of advancement, retreat, confrontation and cooperation.

Even because of this seemingly peaceful policy of absorption and integration, a large number of mixed-race Mastizos were born.

But judging from Ivan's forward-looking experience, this balance will be broken sooner or later with the continuous influx of local personnel and the widening gap in strength.

The barriers of race, belief, concept, language, and position will eventually push the two sides to the opposite side, just like Sirius, who did not stop doing anything and directly implemented the policy of extermination and massacre after landing in the New World.

Until there is only one owner left in this land.

However, the future will be discussed in the future.

The current situation does not prevent the Blazers from making money.

The current colonial economy is mainly divided into three parts. The plantations represented by Kagina mainly grow tobacco, rice and indigo (natural dyes, such as the navy’s dark blue uniforms);

The shipping and shipbuilding industry represented by Yuanfanling and Fortmont; the fur trade represented by the Central Colony East Lunzhi.

Among them, all kinds of furs with high local prices and strong demand are the most important pillar industries! It is also the most valuable substitute that latecomers have found after missing the gold and silver of Sirius!

It is said that the early colonists could exchange a large area of ​​land from local chiefs or tribal leaders with ten muskets and corresponding ammunition.

Although decades later, the aborigines who have seen the world have learned enough and are unwilling to engage in this kind of loss-making business, but the furs exchanged for "trade rifles" are enough to make fur traders return to the native land. Earn a fortune!

If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't go back in a short time, Ai Wen originally wanted to do the same.

It is still very easy to earn a golden lion of about 1,000 for a round trip.

Da da da

They rode forward all the way, from the flat road built by the colonists at the beginning, to the wilderness dirt road, and then to the trail walked out by hunters.

But after all, it is not too deep into the uninhabited place. Although there are some difficulties, it is still possible for horse-drawn carriages to pass.

Starting in the afternoon, they walked for nearly two hours, and they finally arrived at their destination by a clear river.

This is a branch of the Hurons, called the Yucatan tribe. The longhouses made of bark, branches and leaves look much simpler and rougher than the wooden houses of the colonists.

According to the number of houses, it is estimated that there are about 300 to 400 people in this branch. However, according to Necado, here is only a small part of the Yucatan tribe.

Due to the constraints of the environmental carrying capacity, there are thousands of troops scattered in other places deep inland.

Most of the fur captured by the entire Yucatan tribe will be concentrated here, and traded with the pioneers through this semi-settled settlement.

Of course, there are various forms of transactions. It is said that the Sark Empire has established dozens of border warehouses in the interior.

It is dedicated to serving the bravest hunter among the Atrians, the "mountain guest". They have been alone in the wilderness for several months, holding the most precious fur goods in their hands.

beep--

Seeing the arrival of the convoy from a distance, some guard posts outside the tribe have already blown horns.

In an instant, a group of muscular men with dark brown skin, animal fur and colorful fabrics rushed out from various houses.

Some people hold bows and arrows, spears, and more people hold cold muskets!

If it weren't for the wrong appearance and clothing, people would think that they had come to a settlement of immigrants.

Ivan noticed in particular that even a multi-purpose shawl called "Reboso" worn by most of them was already an industrial fabric from the local area.

The most amazing thing is to fully consider the needs of customers, and the patterns on it still belong to the indigenous style. Cotton textiles for fur, this business is doing well!

"Hahaha, my friends, welcome to come!"

Seeing the head of the director who was hard to ignore, and the thin tribal leader wearing a gorgeous feather crown and gold and bone ornaments, he waved his tribe back.

There was only one dark-skinned, tall and strong native warrior who was as strong as Gary.

He walked out of the gate of the camp, and greeted the guests with a smile in very fluent Union language.

"Leader Apsova, glad to meet you!"

Necardo got off his horse and hugged him cordially.

The rest is easy.

We have been in contact for many years and have traded many times, and the two parties have long been familiar with each other.

The employees from the East Lunzhi Company and the natives in charge of the transaction in the tribe counted the goods of both sides bit by bit, inspected, registered, unloaded, and loaded.

Ivan and the others didn't need to do these things. They took Milan and Gary to follow behind the director, and walked into the longhouse belonging to the tribal leader in the center.

"My friend, it's really not easy to see you in person once. How long has it been since you last traded in person?"

"Hahaha, fat, fat, it's not easy to come out."

"I really envy the people of your Phalatis tribe, you don't have to worry about survival. In our tribe, apart from offering sacrifices, even the chief can't enjoy the sacrifices of other tribesmen with peace of mind."

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Sitting on a cushion made of a large buffalo hide, listening to Nekado chatting with the leader of the opponent, Aiwen set his target on the strong warrior sitting next to the leader.

To be more precise, it was the lifelike totem tattoo on the opponent's body, although the lines were simple.

Although the animals tattooed on the body are different from those depicted in the "Eagle Warrior Training Method", the charm is obviously the same.

This is obviously another kind of inheritance from the "Totem Warrior" besides the "Eagle Warrior"!

"This trip is right, they really have a similar extraordinary inheritance."

Ai Wen secretly rejoiced, as he was thinking about how to speak.

stare--!

The strong native warrior obviously possessed unusually keen senses, and maybe Ivan's movements were too obvious, and he soon discovered that this strange white-skinned young man was looking at him.

His eyes turned towards Aiwen. Although his eyes were not big, they were born with a sense of oppression of a powerful predator.

The totem of the brown bear on his body also moved with his muscles, as if he was about to come alive.

If an ordinary person were here, he might be terrified by this look, and maybe even a cowardly person would run away if he ran away.

Aiwen hasn't responded yet. Judging by the strength of his life force field, no matter how strong it is, it is only comparable to a formal knight. Even if three or five are tied together, it is not enough for the current self to fight alone.

On the other hand, Gary, who was beside Ivan, saw the rude "fierce" eyes of the other party, and immediately stared back at him with such a violent temper.

The two who were chatting soon noticed a subtle change in the atmosphere around them.

"Uvakaza!"

Interrupting the "Brown Bear Warrior" and the guest's gaze, Apsova noticed the new faces who came with Nekado and their unusualness.

Especially Gary, who was about the same size as the strongest fighter under his command, followed the very simple concept of "big is strong" among the aboriginals. His face was slightly dignified and he asked Necardo:

"My friends, who are these?"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is Captain Aiwen, the naval officer of our Phalatis Kingdom, and the two officers next to him are the officers on Captain Aiwen's ship.

They had just arrived in the New World and wanted to make some aboriginal friends. Hearing about your hospitality, I specially came to visit with me. "

Although he is only a civil official, it doesn't mean that Necardo knows nothing about supernatural beings.

As he said that, he winked at Ai Wen, indicating that although the other party's equipment was backward, the warriors under him were extremely strong, and it was best not to make any misunderstandings.

Although Aiwen was very interested in their "Totem Warrior" inheritance, he was not prepared to snatch it.

Since the inheritance of each tribe is not the same, it should be possible to find a way to trade the inheritance of their hostile ethnic groups.

After all, before the colonists arrived, their civil war had been going on for countless years, so there should be no such thing. Maybe the talks are good, and it is very possible to get several copies at once.

"Chief Apsova, I'm sorry.

We came to the New World for the first time, and we have never seen a warrior as powerful as this gentleman, so we couldn't help but take a few more glances.

When we meet for the first time, please accept a small gift! "

Speaking of which, Aiwen handed the other party an exquisite long box, and he still understood the truth that if he wanted to take it, he had to give it first. After the gift is given out, it will be easy to talk later.

He didn't realize that the young man had already set his sights on the leader of his own inheritance, and when he saw the gift handed over by the other party, his face gradually softened.

Without the politeness and reserve of civilized people, he directly opened the box face to face.

Pat——

At the same time, I heard the young man say softly;

"Unlike ordinary standard firearms at the time, this Hawkens rifle is 0.81 meters long, weighs 4 kilograms, and has a caliber of .54. It can repel grizzlies with one shot! It is a rare and fine flintlock rifle."

The leader gently stroked the shiny walnut wood stock of this musket, the brass snake pattern decoration on the left side of the gun body, and the shiny barrel. Even if you haven't fired a single shot, you can tell it's a good gun just by judging from its appearance!

Gently close the lid and put it carefully beside you.

The face of the middle-aged leader is already full of smiles. Since he decided to trade with these distant visitors, isn't it for a better life? The days when weapons, iron pots, and fabrics are changing with each passing day can always make people feel at ease.

"We Yucatans are very direct.

Although I have never seen such a musket, it does not prevent me from estimating its value.

Young people, please tell me what you want, and we will not be stingy in return. "

"Hahaha, Chief Apsova, indeed"

Bang——

The wooden door was pushed open abruptly, interrupting Ivan's words.

"Boss! The hunting team is back, something happened!"