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Chapter 1161 The Expedition Team Looking for Gold

"I am announcing the ban on our Jinshan Township for the next period of time. No one is allowed to leave the town without permission. If farmers, hunters, and fishermen want to go out to work, they must go out in groups, and at least two of the people who go out must have Muskets, others can bring hatchets. In addition, hunters and fishermen are not allowed to stay more than [-] miles away from the town during this period, so as not to enter the sphere of influence of the indigenous tribes! Those who do not obey the ban and are attacked will bear the consequences!"

"Someone must patrol at night to protect the safety of our town! Implement a rotation system and take turns to watch the night. Every five people form a team, and at least three teams must watch the night every night. Once the enemy is found, they will beat the gong! Not just our soldiers, Each of us has the responsibility to protect the land we live on!"

"Our soldiers will also strengthen the protection of the town. The sentinels of the fortress will have a bird's-eye view of the whole town during the day. When they find the traces of the natives, they will blow the horn as soon as possible. A team of 30 people will be stationed in the town, Divide into two squads to practice day and night to prepare for the battle. There will also be a five-member soldier squad patrolling within [-] miles around the town according to the established route, forming an all-round defense system."

Cao Bianjiao summoned all the townspeople in Jinshan Town and announced to them the new regulations for the special period.

Because the hunting team was attacked by the indigenous tribes, the residents of Jinshan Town are now in panic. Cao Bianjiao had to implement strict protection measures to survive this difficult period.

"We dismantled the two cannons on the ship, and there are still [-] shells left. The natives will be startled away by the sound of the cannons." Zheng Zhihu directly pulled the two twelve-pound cannons to the entrance of the town, the cold and empty cannons The mouth is a bit scary.

After seeing the artillery, everyone seemed less nervous.The other party is just a clan and tribe drinking blood, but they have already reached the firearms civilization. Do they still have to be afraid of backward civilizations?Diseases brought by nature were a more dire threat to them than this skirmish.

Although traces of indigenous tribes have been found, it is useless to worry about them, and their lives in the New World must still be lived as they are.

The injured members of the hunting team gradually recovered after having a high fever, and their lives were no longer in danger.The aborigines seemed to have disappeared after that incident and did not reappear.

Cao Bianjiao and Zheng Zhihu are even more certain that the reason why the hunting team was attacked by the local indigenous tribe last time was because they accidentally went deep into the canyon and broke into the sphere of influence of the local tribe.

Because of this incident, Cao Bianjiao, Zheng Zhihu and the others had to temporarily delay their plan to search for gold mines upstream along the Sacramento River.

After half a month passed, Jinshan Town was calm, and after the shadow of the indigenous tribes dissipated in everyone's hearts, Cao Bianjiao, Zheng Zhihu and others reorganized a more streamlined expedition team, ready to go to find the riverbed rich in gold mines.

"Two mineral experts, seven sailors and soldiers, and the two of us, a total of 11 people, is the team streamlined enough?" Zheng Zhihu arranged the list of personnel during this time.

"No, you stay here... People's hearts are still unstable now, and a strong person is needed to manage here, otherwise there may be chaos, especially when the indigenous tribes really attack, they will be even more panicked. After all, many people here They are farmers and herdsmen who have never been on the battlefield. They are good at planting crops and grazing, but once they encounter a fierce enemy, even if the opponent is holding a stone ax in their hands and they are holding muskets, they are likely to turn around. Just run away." Cao Bianjiao said worriedly.

"My good fellow, I have spent so much time helping you build ships and choose suitable sailors, but I never thought that you would leave me behind to find gold. Well, I can only consider myself unlucky and stay." Zheng Zhihu felt sorry for not being able to take part in the adventure. A little disappointed, but he also realized that Jinshan Town needs a commander at this time, and he and Cao Bianjiao must have someone stay in Jinshan Town to command the townspeople.

"Brother Zheng, it's hard work. It's not easy to find gold, and it's gold from the military. I want to see the list of the gold expedition team." Cao Bianjiao said.

"Mineral experts were sent by the military. They are familiar with what kind of terrain is easy to enrich gold. The rest of the sailors are recruited from the Nanyang Fleet." Zheng Zhihu said.

"In addition to these people, we also need a doctor and a hunting dog." Cao Bianjiao said after reading the personnel list.

"Isn't there a woman named Li Yizhu in our Jinshan Town who knows medical skills? She also raised two giant dogs. I don't know what breed those two dogs are. They grew so big in a few months, and they looked like She is not yet fully mature and can be even bigger. I think she will be a very qualified hunting dog. How about you see if she is willing to participate in this expedition. People who come out of the Agricultural College should be familiar with forest plants, maybe they can help You are very busy." Zheng Zhihu thought of such a person, and said to Cao Bianjiao.

For Li Yizhu, Cao Bianjiao naturally knew him. The two Caucasian puppies he got from Yokohama Port Customs officials were handed over to Li Yizhu to feed them. Now the two Caucasian puppies have basically recognized Li Yizhu as their owner, but they are alienated from Cao Bianjiao. , Cao Bianjiao couldn't help being depressed.

"I'll ask her if she would like to join the expedition team looking for gold. If she agrees, then she will keep the matter of the gold mine strictly confidential." Cao Bianjiao said.

At this time, Li Yizhu was brushing the hair of two large Caucasian dogs by the river.After half a year of growth, the two Caucasian puppies have become quite impressive in size, and their fluffy fur originated from the Caucasus region is very dense.After she knew that Cao Bianjiao's expedition team lacked doctors, she agreed without saying a word.

"Are you saying that Xiao Hei and Xiao Hui will also join the expedition team?" Li Yizhu asked while washing one of the Caucasian dogs.

"I think if the expedition team has two hounds, they should be able to help, especially because they have a good sense of smell and can detect wild animals and enemies in advance." Cao Bianjiao did not dare to fight with Caucasian dogs after they grew up. This giant dog can stand as tall as him.

"However, our newly formed expedition team is going to carry out the secret mission given to us by the military department. If you want to participate in the expedition team, it will be recorded in the file. You must keep confidential what you see and hear during the mission, otherwise you will He was sent to a military court for trial," Cao Bianjiao reminded.

(End of this chapter)