The genius was bright, and Wang Zhi was ready to set off.
Neither the Fortune Ship nor the Mulan Boat was dispatched, only the Royal Princess was dispatched.
Wang Zhi hopes to have a general understanding of this place, because there are many islands here, reaching more than 2,000 large and small islands.
To the west of Java Island, there is a large island, Sumatra Island.
The vegetation here is lush, the trees are dense, and the bushes are thick.
Except for some local indigenous people, it is impossible to enter.
The virgin forests here are more primitive than those in the Tang Dynasty.
In addition, they are located in the tropics, where there are many kinds of wild beasts and mosquitoes.
If you are not careful, you will die on the spot.
Therefore, even if it looks very It is beautiful, and there are many precious trees.
Wang Zhi does not plan for anyone to land on the island privately.
"Master, there are so many small islands here."
It is not as big as a county in Datang.
However, there are few trees on the island, but the flowers and plants are very lush.
The colorful flowers are blowing in the wind, which is really beautiful.
"Damn, is that Snake Island?"
Li Kui exclaimed, because there was a small island in the distance, which was densely covered with snakes, some big and some small, and the big ones were dozens of feet long.
This group of people really opened their eyes.
Even though they were just along the way and did not go deep into the forest, they saw a lot of wild animals, such as huge elephants, ferocious rhinos, invasive reticulated pythons, and domineering Sumatran tigers.
Even Wang Zhi watched it with gusto.
Was this considered entering a safari park?
There was no admission fee, but there was a certain danger.
"Wow, what a beautiful bird.
Is that a phoenix?"
Yu Zhang asked eagerly, holding Wang Zhi's hand and pointing to the big bird flying in the forest in the distance.
"Yes, is it true?
That bird is not afraid of fire."
Ziyue looked at the beautiful bird nervously but happily.
The beautiful bird actually rolled around in the fire.
It was really powerful.
"Master, aren't all animals and birds afraid of fire?"
Xue Rengui asked, which was exactly what everyone wanted to ask, so they all stretched their necks and listened.
"This beautiful bird is not a phoenix or a rosefinch, but a bird of paradise.
This bird is indeed not afraid of fire.
It will put its saliva on its feathers to prevent fire.
If it encounters thunder, it will cause a fire.
"When the time comes, the fire will roll back and forth to burn the parasites inside the wings."
Wang Zhi happened to see an introduction to this bird when he was in the library.
"Wow, it's so magical.
I wonder if I can catch one and give it to my mother.
It will definitely be very good."
Yuzhang said to himself, but depending on the situation, the bird of paradise is deep in the forest, and it is impossible to catch it.
"Don't worry, there are them on Java Island too.
We'll just catch a few and take them back together."
When he landed on Java Island, Wang Zhi saw the bird of paradise from a distance.
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As the ship progressed, the space between Sumatra and Indochina became narrower and narrower, and finally formed a narrow strait, the Strait of Malacca.
The Strait of Malacca is narrow only relative to the previous sea area.
In fact, the Strait is not narrow, and it is a deep water area.
Several large ships can pass unimpeded even if they are juxtaposed.
This will be the residence of Singapore in later generations, but now, it is still very primitive, and there are no traces of even the indigenous people.
"Li Kui, tell us to go down and dock the ship into the bay.
We will spend the night here tonight."
As the sun sets, there is a small bay on the side of the strait, and Wang Zhi plans to sail into it.
After the ship docked, Wang Zhi took Xue Rengui, Li Kui, and a group of soldiers ashore to prepare for an on-site inspection.
"Master, the north of the strait is a flat land with little vegetation.
It would be a lot easier to use it."
Xue Rengui naturally saw Wang Zhi's intention.
This narrow strait is the connection between the two seas.
As long as it is guarded, it can take the initiative.
Li Kui did not agree with this and asked: "Master Marquis, is it necessary to do this?
This strait is natural.
Besides, except for our navy of the Tang Dynasty, who else can come here and station troops here?
It would be unnecessary." .
This place is far away from the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
If you are stationed outside, there will definitely be a lot of inconvenience, and the cost will be quite high.
"It is necessary".
Wang Zhi glanced at Li Kui and then said: "Have you forgotten those Arab pirates on the way here?
They passed through here before entering our Tang Dynasty waters.
If there are not many troops stationed here, then You can keep it tight.
Without permission, it is impossible to come in.
Besides, you have also seen how wealthy this place is.
This is a very, very large amount of wealth.
Don’t we need to protect it?"
Li Kui thought about it and realized that it was really like this.
The rice here was no worse than that in Champa.
If you plant it casually, you will get a good harvest.
Moreover, three crops a year is the most basic.
Like those precious woods, expensive spices, and herbs all over the mountains and plains, they all show that the wealth here is waiting for people like me to develop it.
However, what Li Kui said is that it is not easy to garrison troops.
This is indeed true.
Especially in the early stage, there are too many preparations to be done.
The most basic thing is to clear all the vegetation here.
However, the vegetation here is lush and has been growing for a long time.
Even the fire attack may not be very effective.
Another point is to report, report to Li Er, and then fight for the garrison.
Although I am the commander-in-chief of the navy, if I want to garrison troops abroad, I still need Li Er's approval.
I cannot make this decision.
After resting for a night, Wang Zhi was ready to return.
Although in order to draw a sea chart, the best way was to cross the strait, circle around Sumatra Island, and if possible, head towards the Indian Ocean.
It's a pity that with today's wooden ships, it takes a long time to go around in a circle.
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On the other side of Java Island, a large army is still waiting.
To the east of Sumatra is the island of Kalimantan, and further to the north are the islands of Palawan, Samak, and Luzon.
This is the area close to the Tang Dynasty.
Many large merchants have been here. .
However, no one has been to Sulawesi Island in the northwest of Java Island.
There are more islands here and they are more scattered.
As for what is on the islands, Wang Zhi really doesn’t know.
Everything is waiting to be developed.
As long as the benefits are sufficient, Wang Zhi believes that the development speed here will be faster than he imagined
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