Chapter 47: Nanhua Good Neighbor
Although compared to Viedma on the Negro River, the San Antonio Bay, no, it should be the "South China Bay", which is close to the sea, has only a few small rivers and its natural conditions are slightly inferior to Viedma, but it is close to the sea and has more convenient transportation. Of course, more importantly, it does not belong to Argentina in legal terms. Claiming sovereignty and actually owning are two completely different concepts.
These days, these lands are ownerless and belong to whoever controls them.
The Negro River is good...but the threat from the Mapuche people is real!
If it weren't for the simulator's golden finger, the fertile land between the two major rivers, the Negro River and the Colorado River, would naturally be the best choice, but for now, let's choose here first.
After all, when the Mapuche people go out, there are tens of thousands of riders!
The Mapuche people are simply the Mongolian cavalry on the Pampas of this era. They have been able to prevent the Argentines from advancing westward for hundreds of years. We must guard against such opponents!
Nanhua!
It’s not the immortal Nanhua, it’s the China in South America!
Gazing at the bay, Zhu Xianhai looked solemn. This time his choice should be correct!
"Brother Zhu, this..."
Holding on to the side of the boat, Li Fugui opened his eyes wide and asked in confusion.
"This place is not very good. There are mountains all around. There are more grass than trees on the mountains. I don't think there will be much rain. It's probably not easy to grow crops here."
"Let's take it step by step, shall we?"
Zhu Xianhai pointed to the grasslands on both sides of the river and said.
"Let's first reclaim the land on both sides of the river, little by little, and then we can move north and east to bring water from the Negro River, so we don't have to worry about water..."
Compared with other nations, the Chinese nation was the first to master the "water conservancy and irrigation" skills. Other nations are simply trash compared with the Chinese. The Negro River is so close to here, so why do we still need to worry about water conservancy issues?
It's just groundless worry.
Of course, the environment here is definitely not as good as the banks of the Negro River, but it is by the sea and has an outlet. Unlike the place he originally chose, if you want to enter Nanhua through the Negro River, you must cross Viedma. The reason for choosing that location is to avoid Brazil. After all, everyone has killed people and set fires in Brazil. With Viedma blocking the way, at least the Brazilians can't get through.
It's not easy for Zhu Xianhai to leave since the Brazilians can't get through! After all, the seaport is blocked by them!
In fact, in The Sims, he had already planned a port here, but everything had not yet started, and his great cause was ruined in the "foundation-building period".
This time, Zhu Xianhai was very cautious. As soon as the people here landed, he ordered people to dig trenches and build an earth wall.
In fact, it was mainly the slaves who did the work. Others were also busy cutting wood in the nearby mountains. For a while, the peaceful San Antonio Bay seemed unusually lively.
"Mr. Steven, are you planning to build a city here?"
Looking at the bustling scene in front of him, Luke's eyes were full of questions.
"Yes,"
Zhu Xianhai nodded and said.
"From today on, this place will be called 'Nanhua', and this bay will be... Nanhua Bay!"
Since this is our territory from now on , we must use our own name. As for the name given by the Spaniards, we can just play with it.
After saying this place name, Zhu Xianhai laughed again.
"Captain Luke, our previous cooperation was very pleasant. I think we can cooperate often in the future."
"Do you often cooperate? "
Luke was surprised.
"Yes, I will definitely purchase a lot of supplies in the future. You can run this route exclusively. I will definitely not treat you badly in terms of freight. What do you think? Of course, I hope that Nanhua's presence here will be kept as secret as possible."
When we are weak, "slow development" may be an option. There is no other way, who makes us weak ?
Sometimes it's better to keep a low profile.
Money makes the conversation easier.
In front of money, everything is nothing, and Luke certainly won't refuse the business that comes to him. Just like in the simulator, why did Lieutenant Philip of Viedma turn a blind eye to the "Anlis"? To put it bluntly, it was also the money that made him strange.
However, the reason why Lieutenant Philip was so attentive now was entirely because of Elizabeth. Ever since the noble Countess came to Viedma, as the highest official of the city, he had fallen in love with this beautiful Countess.
Of course, knowing that his status and position were far inferior to his, he never dared to ask for anything, but that did not stop him from being attentive. Just like now, once again, he came to the river, looked at the Countess standing at the dock with an umbrella, and said rather sadly.
"Madam, I think any man would come here even if there is a typhoon at sea if he knows you are waiting for him."
"No, in that case, I would rather he stay home. His safety is more important."
Elizabeth bit her lip lightly, her eyes filled with worry.
Why hasn't he come yet?
Will any accidents happen?
"Boat!"
Suddenly, a young sailor about thirteen or fourteen years old shouted loudly on the steamboat parked near the small pier.
"Countess, there's a ship coming, a sea vessel!"
"Yes, is it him?"
Elizabeth couldn't help but tiptoe and look downstream.
Finally, when the "Annlies" came into view, the worry on Elizabeth's face finally turned into a smile. In the past few days, she had been worried about Zhu Xianhai's safety. Fortunately, he came.
Here he comes, standing at the side of the ship!
Even from a distance, Zhu Xianhai could see the woman standing on the pier at the riverside. She was standing next to the inland steamship.
It's Elizabeth!
She had arrived a long time ago. According to the plan they had agreed upon, she would purchase supplies in Buenos Aires and then come here in advance.
Zhu Xianhai smiled as he looked at the woman he hadn't seen for a long time. While waving at her, he was also looking at the so-called Viedma.
This... this is what you call a city?
A large courtyard surrounded by a wooden wall, it looks like there are only a few hundred people at most, but... can this be considered a city?
This is indeed a "city", the southernmost city in Argentina.
Of course, for Zhu Xianhai, none of this is important at the moment. What is important is Elizabeth, well, mainly the supplies on the ship behind her. This is also the reason why he left Nanhua and came here with the ship.
Of course, on the other hand, it is also to understand one's neighbor. Only after understanding this neighbor can one take action in the future.
A moment later, when Zhu Xianhai stepped onto the pier in a small boat, Philip was stunned when he saw the noble Countess throwing herself into his arms like the wind. He had never imagined that the Countess's lover was actually...
"He, he, he is actually a yellow man..."
