Chapter 1322 New route
The rubber craze was finally passed down to all parts of the Tang Dynasty.
Whether it is Puluozhong, Dengzhou, Yangzhou, Quanzhou, Guangzhou and other ports, a new wave of going overseas has been set off.
In the past, going to sea was a matter of uncertainty.
Although there are still great risks to go overseas now, the returns have become predictable and will not be completely unpredictable.
In this context, various situations in the Americas naturally aroused everyone's interest.
The travel notes written by Wen Daming at the beginning have reached a small peak in sales.
Other crew members who have been to America have also shown their magical powers, either dictating or doing it themselves, and have written books related to America.
Not to mention, there are really many readers who buy it.
However, Li Geng must not know about these things.
"Li Langjun, this herd of bison is so common in the Americas. It seems that after we become familiar with this route, just coming to America to hunt bison will be a promising business."
On a small hill in North America, Li Geng and Chen Sier and his group were watching tens of thousands of bisons rushing on the plain at the foot of the mountain.
"It is indeed a good business opportunity. The development of the North Pacific route is a little simpler than we thought. Although we encountered some floating ice in the next few days, as long as we control the time, we should not ship in winter, or try to extend the route southward in winter. Then it is completely feasible to lead from Hakodate Port to North America."
Although Li Geng's face was blown by the cold wind, it was a bit similar to the fishermen who went to sea for a long time.
But the smile couldn't be concealed.
"Yes, if you go northeast from Hakodate Port, you can actually choose a suitable place to build one or two transit supply ports.
In this way, it takes less than a month to go from the supply port at the end to North America, which is completely faster than the transit through Puluo."
Although the time cost in this era is not valuable, business cares about efficiency no matter when it is.
Starting from the Tang Dynasty, it is better to be able to reach North America within two months than to spend half a year walking around a big circle?
"It should be difficult to hunt these bisons without preparation, but if they are prepared properly, it is not difficult to hunt hundreds of them at once.
For example, using a bed crossbow, you can directly shoot these strong bisons at one time, or specially make a crossbow arrow that hunts and kills bisons."
The route was successfully developed, and Chen Sier also began to think about how to make this route prosperous.
Everyone is very realistic.
Only by taking this route can you gain a lot of benefits, will there be a fleet of ships traveling.
Otherwise, if you simply take risks for the sake of adventure, there would not be several ships going to sea in a year.
"So much mobile beef appears in front of everyone, do you still have to worry that you can't find a way to hunt? Our people of the Tang Dynasty do not lack such smart people. What you need to worry about at that time is how many years the bison here in North America is enough for us to hunt."
Obviously, Li Geng was not worried about how to hunt and kill the buffalo.
As long as there is a temptation of interests, even whales in the ocean can be caught. Can this bison be more difficult to hunt than whales?
A wild bison can be at least one thousand kilograms, and a strong one may be two or three thousand kilograms.
Whether it is cowhide, horns, tendons, or beef, they are all money.
The Tang Dynasty did not allow slaughtering oxen at will, and the price of beef was obviously one level higher than that of mutton.
Even beef jerky is something that ordinary people cannot consume.
At that time, bison meat from North America and rubber from South America will become a trade commodity that surprises everyone.
"Li Langjun, I arrived in North America so soon this time. I think I can explore it well and see where to build a port.
To make the route from Hakodate Port to North America prosperous, it is best to have several ports in North America, so that there will be many more people willing to take risks."
In the vast ocean, what everyone fears most is losing their goals and losing their direction.
Why is the East China Sea fishery so active in building supply ports in various places? In addition to the objective needs of navigation, it is also a very important factor to reduce everyone's fear of the sea.
For example, if some adventure ships go to America, if there is no port in the entire America, then everyone will definitely be more nervous and worried.
But if there are many ports in North America, then everyone will directly lock in a destination port and know when they will encounter a port of supply, and their worries will naturally be much less.
"No problem, but we will have to return to the Tang Dynasty a few months later."
Li Geng naturally didn't want to waste all his time on the sea.
After finally reaching North America, we naturally need to explore it.
If we can discover any new species, we might take this opportunity to gain another opportunity to leave a name in history.
He even hoped that North America could discover huge gold and silver mines like South America. So many people who go to North America will definitely be more than those who go to South America.
By then, the enthusiasm of Datang merchants to go overseas will inevitably rise to a new level.
"We are all used to life at sea. Now in North America, not to mention the difference in scenery, just eating bison meat every day is not something that ordinary people can enjoy.
This time, I brought some spices here, so I can directly hunt and kill the bison and make braised beef.”
Speaking of this, Chen Sier couldn't help but leave her saliva.
There is no way, the taste of braised beef is so fragrant.
If you can have a handful of coriander, it will be even more delicious.
Obviously, Chen Sier has no comment on the need to stay in North America for a longer period of time.
Today's overseas adventures are much more comfortable than they did at the beginning.
If you get a bison, whether it’s braised or barbecued, and then paired with a glass of wine, your life will be more comfortable than in the Tang Dynasty.
What are they not satisfied with?
If you can take this opportunity to find new crops or something, you may also be able to name them in your own name.
This is the best opportunity for ordinary seafarers to remember forever.
"Okay, since everyone has no problem, then we will have a good adventure in North America, but we can't wait too long, otherwise we would think something happened to Hakodate Port."
Li Geng thought for a while and made a decision.
After all, he really doesn't want to waste such a good opportunity.
Chapter completed!