Chapter 150

Two pirates on the side of the ship cooperated. One of them threw the rope with a piece of wood tied at the front into the sea, and the other was responsible for timing. When it was time, the man who put the rope reached out and grasped the rope, calculated the knot of the rope and yelled.

"The current speed is 10 knots!"

This is also the method used by most Western ships to measure ship speed in the 18th century. Of course, there will be some errors, because the sea water itself is flowing, but the influence is not too big. The method of measuring absolute speed will not appear until the 20th century.

Zhang Heng, dressed in black, stood on the deck and directed the pirates to adjust the sail angle according to the wind direction. The Jackdaw had just raised the top sails on the main and auxiliary masts, and now it was close to full sail. The mast was under great pressure. Several pirates were busy pulling the Backstays back and fixing them at the stern, while Zhang Heng took the helm to adjust the draft of the bow.

After a period of violent turbulence, the ship finally adapted to its current speed. When it gradually stabilized, Zhang Heng returned the rudder to the previous sailor and told the watchman to keep watching.

Karina stood by and watched it all in silence.

Her heart is not as calm as it seems. When she was on the island, she asked someone to know something about Zhang Heng. She knew that Zhang Heng was only a passenger on a merchant ship a year ago, and later became a member of the sea lion with his excellent shooting skills. It is said that he was not used to life on the sea at that time. He was very seasick on the way back to Nassau and nearly lost his life.

However, in a short period of one year, he became a sailor from an ordinary sailor on the sea lion, and then left the sea lion with a group of old people. When he returned to Nassau, he was already the captain of a pirate ship.

With such a rapid rising speed, people can't help but wonder if he has enough wisdom and experience to lead his crew, which is why jackdaw is widely seen on the island.

Kalina had this idea before, but she changed her mind when they met for the first time. The man in front of her was obviously different from the pirates she had met before. He had a kind of maturity and strange charm far beyond her age, but it was more a subjective feeling in her heart

this time, when she and Zhang Heng went to sea together, they were very different It's the ability to see the other side's command and leadership at a close distance.

Zhang Heng's performance is completely different from that of a new captain who went to sea for the first time. He is proficient in dealing with various situations and challenges on board, and feels like he has practiced countless times.

However, after these days of getting along, the businesswoman is not as surprised as before. In her opinion, no matter who has such self-discipline living habits and constant learning attitude, it is very difficult not to succeed.

Karina once saw Zhang Heng and Annie practicing swords on the deck before dawn. She often saw Zhang Heng consult and discuss various sailing problems with the old sailors on the ship. When she was free, someone would read some books left by the original owner in the captain's room.

The predecessor of Hanya was originally a naval warship. There are many tactical classics related to the navy in it. In addition, there are also some travel notes of various places. In particular, the latter part is also Zhang Heng's favorite.

His understanding of this era is more from the perspective of a later generation, which can keep him sober, but there are many places he can't understand. These experiences and travel notes can help him better integrate into this era, and also let him indirectly understand many local conditions and anecdotes.

On the other hand, Zhang Heng is also reevaluating Karina. This woman is more determined than he thought. Instead of sending subordinates as agreed, she chooses to deliver the letter herself. In addition to ensuring safety, she is also showing her cooperation sincerity in this way.

Although black market merchants are an important part of Nassau, they are different from pirates after all. Most of them have identities and families in civilized society. These people are usually only responsible for the acquisition and transportation of pirates' booty, but they do not really participate in the process of looting.

In this way, once something happens, they can quickly choose themselves. It's very dangerous to board a pirate ship like Karina. It's equivalent to completely binding their fate with Zhang Heng. However, the latter has to admit that there is no way to win their trust more than what Karina does now.

This woman is a born gambler. Maybe she can really find her own way in Nassau, which is almost controlled by the black business alliance.

But now Karina didn't think so far away. Looking at the empty horizon in the distance, her anxiety became more and more obvious.

It's the 32nd day after Hanya's departure. Most of the water and food on board have been consumed, lemon juice has been stopped, and there are still some vegetables and dried fruits left. However, because it's the first time to do this kind of thing, Zhang Heng can't take all the details into consideration. The humid environment on the sea makes the dried fruits and vegetables damp and moldy soon, so everyone recovers Back to the hard days of eating biscuits and smoking fish.

Even so, the rest of the food and water is only enough for another 20 days. In other words, the Jackdaw is not far away from her return.Zhang Heng also has some helplessness. The reality is not to play games. Many times, even if you are well prepared and have many backup plans, you may still face all kinds of unexpected situations.

Even the best pirate captain in the whole Caribbean can't guarantee that he can return with a full load every time he goes to sea. However, although we all know this truth, now he really needs a big win more than ever.

As time goes on, Zhang Heng can feel the emotional changes of the people around him. Not only the new people who just got on the boat, but also the old sailors, including Billy and difrenna, have become silent. Even Karina has been shaken.

Last night, she quietly knocked on the door of the captain's room and confessed to Zhang Heng that she suspected that her father's story had spread all over the colony. His former friends in the customs had betrayed him. The so-called spice ship did not exist at all. It was just a fabricated lie. It might even be a bait thrown by the Naval Intelligence Agency.

The businesswoman looked around nervously and said in a low voice, "I think about it carefully again. No matter how outrageous the Spice Islands boat is, it's impossible to go to the new world. There must be something wrong with it. I remember when I was a child, my father mentioned that he seemed to have two enemies in Boston."

Zhang Heng had to go to the kitchen to get a bottle of rum for Karina to drink. "You said it yourself. The news is so outrageous. If it's a trap, shouldn't it be more reasonable?"

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