The tribe that was in contact with the Ming people was just a small tribe on Ping Island. They judged that these strange outsiders were stronger than them with their limited logical ability. After receiving the gift from the Ming people, they used feathers, prey, and brightly colored birds to express their friendship.

Zhu Cixiao was relieved and continued to use steamed buns and breads that the locals did not have as bargaining chips, asking the natives to help log, quarre and transport... but found that there were only more than 30 strong men in this tribe, which was not the same level as the indigenous people on Taiwan Island.

Therefore, it is necessary to contact more tribes, find more labor, and speed up the project progress, so as to avoid long-term waits in Australia.

As the special envoy of King Yong, Shan Liantian led a bureau's Ming army and accompanied the natives - in order to identify the Ming army, the Ming army named "Chayaren" - to their tribe, and saw that the hut was built with thatched grass, occupying a valley naked, without even a wall.

Judging from the land near their tribe, their agricultural level is still in the era of slash-and-burn farming, and the number is almost negligible.

What made Dan Liantian feel creepy was that human skulls were hung at the door of every household. These skulls were not only taken from hostile tribes, but also some of them were dead. The Chaya people hung these skulls at the door of the hut, as decorations to boast about their bravery during the day, and took them down as pillows at night.

After participating in a headhunting activity of Chaya people, Shan Liantian became more and more frightened. He saw these Chaya people take off the enemy's head, peel off the scalp, dig a hole in the temple, and drink brains.

This also explains why some of the skulls at the door of Chaya people were intact, while others had drilled holes. The drilled holes came from the headhunter, while the intact came from the deceased of the family.

Shan Liantian also participated in several friendly transactions between Chaya people and other tribes, and eventually gave up the idea of ​​expanding the contact area.

There is a tribe in every valley here, and each tribe has different languages. If you cross a mountain, you will be completely unable to communicate in words.

Later generations called this place the "Human Language Museum", which is definitely not a false reputation.

"Walk from the coast to the inland for two days," Shan Liantian reported when he came back, "It's only about thirty or fifty miles. The road is really hard to walk... Well, there's actually no road at all! Ahem, after walking for two days, you can see a big lake. That big lake is probably not smaller than Dongting, Taihu Lake, and according to the locals, it's boundless..."

From Zhu Cixi to the west, all officers, staff officers and non-commissioned officers listened carefully to Shan Liantian’s story.

They also realized that this place was not a place of good residence. Not to mention the threats brought by these natives, the most terrifying thing was the climate and mosquitoes here. Even if they were careful, infectious diseases spread in the army. In the end, they had to send two ships to Australia with the injured and sick. The medical level and living environment there were much better.

"The scenery of that lake is really good, but there are too many mosquitoes and many plagues." Shan Liantian was still scared. He led the elite of a game, and the combat personnel were reduced by zero, while the non-combat personnel reduced by 30%. This was still he was more cautious. He rushed back from the time of 10% reduction, but in the end he was not wiped out.

"We have paid great attention to personal hygiene and drinking water, but mosquitoes are hard to guard against. Once they are bitten, they may get sick." Shan Liantian said: "It may still be difficult to stay here for 500 people."

"How did the natives survive?" Zhu Cixiao asked in confusion.

"It's hard to say whether they survived..." Shan Liantian said: "I have never seen people over forty years old. They are ill and are stubborn, and rely on tribal witch doctors to exorcise evil spirits. Good physique may be able to survive, and most people die prematurely. For mosquitoes, they rely on smoked leaves, but there is no fixed variety, so the effect is hard to say."

Zhu Cixu sighed helplessly and said, "Reduce the plan and build only a small fort with a port."

"Your Highness, the port must have a water village, and the natives have boats." The headhunter that Shan Liantian participated was the Chaya people who rowed a boat under the night sky and attacked the enemy tribe.

Zhu Cixu had no choice but to take a step back: "Then you will only build a simple wharf, and the military fort is two miles away from the wharf."

From the initial large army fortress that had to be stationed with 500 people to the final small army fortress that had to be stationed with 50 people, Zhu Cixuan felt very distressed just by comparing the drawings. In addition to the appearance of these small army fortresses, the appearance of these 50 people also retains the characteristics of the concave fortress, and the others are simply a fire road pier.

However, because there are few people and the food left behind is enough for them to use, there is no need to consider land reclamation and planting, so the military fort can choose a location with a location with a back mountain and seaside and a sea to expand. Although it cannot be put in one step, as a warehouse and a transfer port, the geographical location here is still very important and will be developed step by step in the future.

Among the fifty people left behind, one was a military doctor, three vegetable farmers in total, and the rest was the Ming army. The fleet also left a small boat for them and arranged a refuge hole to escape into the mountains to prevent the arrival of the Spanish.

After saying goodbye to these great resident, the fleet once again headed for Australia.

...

When Zhu Cilang received the report from Yongwang, it was already the summer of the first year of Longjing. No matter how important the report was, the daylily was cold at this moment. However, from the technical terms, the territory of the Ming Dynasty has reached its limit, and it is difficult to effectively control the remote areas.

After the General Staff studied the Pingdao issue, they were all excited.

"His Royal Highness Yong built a military fort on the north side of Pingdao, and with the beacon tower at the Australian A-shaped landing site, no matter which direction the Spanish invaded Australia, our army could take countermeasures in time." You Shiwei reported.

The earliest landing point of the expedition team was in the northwest of Australia, which was not suitable for human habitation, especially the agricultural civilization in China to carry out land reclamation. So the expedition team further explored the southeast and finally discovered the livable southeast territory, and this part of the territory really needs to be protected.

"The Military Intelligence Department's infiltration of Luzon needs to be further strengthened, and try not to give the Spaniards the opportunity to pose a threat to Australia." Zhu Cixuan said.

The Military Information Department belongs to the General Staff Department, and You Shiwei nodded and said yes.

"Ci's still not considerate." Zhu Ci's sighed: "Pingdao is located in the tropical zone. Diseases and mosquitoes cannot be avoided simply by building a few houses. Guangdong urgently sends ships to transport cement, ceramic tiles, gauze tents, and yarn doors and windows. There are also copper pipes and cast iron pipes to control the indoor temperature, and at the same time, it is necessary to use crypts to divert water."

Building a foot house with wood is one generation taller than the thatched huts of natives, but it is not easy to survive successfully.

"Also, what are the general training plans for garrison troops in harsh environments such as Taiwan, Pingdao, Mongolia, and Haixi?" Zhu Cixuan asked.

Qin Liangyu immediately replied: "Go back to Your Majesty, the soldiers stationed in harsh environments have more opportunities to be admitted to the martial arts lecture hall. The garrison soldiers are rotated every year, and the soldiers who are replaced will serve in the capital, Jiangning and other places until they retire and return home. All officers and soldiers who have experienced service in harsh environments will have commemorative medals. If they are willing to stay in the service area, the General Training will join forces with the Ministry of Personnel to give higher positions."

Zhu Cilang nodded: "We must be satisfied with no worries when serving and be satisfied after retirement."

The loyalty and mental perseverance of soldiers who can survive in various harsh living environments are beyond doubt. These people will become seeds of the new era, taking root, sprouting, and gradually changing the habits of the Ming Dynasty.

...

"Why is Australia not considered bad conditions?"

Shan Liantian sat on the dry mound, looking at the endless grassland, and sincerely sighed.

In August of the first year of Longjing, the Yongwang fleet reached Nanzhan Prefecture in southeastern Australia. After arriving, the three thousand Ming troops belonged to the Admiral Australian General of Military Affairs Xiao Tugeng and formed the first army in Australia. The friends of Yongwang Cizhao also sent troops to lead troops or advisers to serve as key tasks.

Zhu Cixi also performed his duties as the Governor General and temporarily placed the Governor General's headquarters in Australia's only city: Nanzhan Prefecture and Yongxian Town.

When the emperor's brother swore that Australia needed him, the Ming army had already fought fiercely with the natives in Australia... Only when he arrived at the local area did he realize that this was just a matter of coaxing children. Although there were many natives in Australia, most of them were headhunter tribes, under the firepower of the Ming army, there was no chance to face the front.

"We can finally use our own people to supervise the labor of the natives." Xiao Tugeng breathed a sigh of relief.

He had already arrested before the arrival of King Yong and hired hundreds of natives to work for the Ming Dynasty. However, because the number of Ming soldiers was too small, he had to use cold weapons such as swords and guns to arm some native tribes with good relations, and implemented the strategy of "using the land to control the land". Although there was no trouble yet, he lived a nervous life every day.

Now with these three thousand tigers, whether it is the protection team to explore deep in the Australian continent, or to supervise the labor of natives and launch a conquest for disobedient tribes, they have the confidence to do so.

When Shan Liantian was on Pingdao, he was full of fantasy about Australia, thinking that it was a beautiful place with beautiful mountains and rivers. After arriving in Australia, he indeed soared into the sky and became the chief general, but he only had one Ming soldiers under his command, and the others were all native laborers. His mission was to take these black men to the tropical savanna in northern Australia to protect the safety of the expedition team.

"Australia has no large predators at least, just be careful of the poor natives." Yin Rusong comforted the half-large major, always feeling that Major Shan had not grown up yet.

Shan Liantian didn't know why he was quite close to Yin Rusong, but he didn't seem as sour as other scholars.

"What are the uses of these stones?" Shan Liantian asked Yin Rusong, and while making a "hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey he

"Specimen." Yin Rusong said: "The Holy Emperor wants all things in the world to be included in the outline, and the specimens will be retained in the capital. These will be transported back to the capital."

Shan Liantian nodded and suddenly heard the sharp scream of the natives. It was the war alarm issued. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!