Chapter 646 Ocean Plan
The first circumnavigation of the world in human history was completed under his own leadership. This was a very meaningful thing for Paul.
In the eyes of outsiders, the earl was very happy and excited, just like celebrating a festival.
But Paul's heart was actually not as eager as he showed. It's not that he wasn't excited at all, but that it was not comparable to what he showed.
Combining the knowledge from the past life and the various phenomena observed in this life, Paul has long concluded that this world is a star like the earth.
To him, embarking on a global voyage is more like replaying a game he has already completed and obtaining a memorable achievement.
Of course, for Paul, who has become a ruler, it is not just as simple as achieving success.
Opening up new territories and colonizing the oceans? There is no such demand and pressure yet, or at least not in the territory under his control.
But it is still possible to do business with the indigenous people and open up new markets. No matter how different the cultural background is, you still have to eat, drink and have sex.
Also, find out in advance what important resources there are around the world.
The northern exploration team brought furs, medicinal materials, and minerals.
The Eastern Exploration Team brought... It seems to be oil and rubber?
The Western Exploration Team, the situation in the New World is not yet clear, but the two brand-new continents in the north and south contain infinite possibilities.
And according to the records of the Western exploration team, in the ocean to the west of the northwest bay, there are large numbers of seabirds gathering on many uninhabited islands. The numbers are astonishing and unimaginable.
According to Paul's idea, a large amount of guano often accumulates on such islands. The main component of guano is phosphate. Before the invention of chemical fertilizers, guano was the best fertilizer.
On Earth, Christmas Island and Nauru have made fortunes from guano, and Peru and Bolivia are at war with Chile over guano (and saltpeter, in fact).
Before one's own chemical industry can produce large quantities of chemical fertilizers, if such a guano island is found, it will be a great help to improve the agricultural production capacity under one's control.
Paul did not hesitate. After Grant and others rested in Lake Town for a few days, they were summoned to the Lord's Mansion again to discuss the next "exploration plan" with the dignitaries of the Government Affairs Council.
On the wall of the conference room, there is a huge map hanging.
This is a geographical sketch drawn by the surveyors on the Western Exploration Team for the area they passed through.
Of course, since there was no comprehensive and detailed mapping, most things on the map are estimates.
For example, the distance between islands, the shape of the coastline of the mainland, the direction of ocean currents, etc., many of them are determined by feeling.
Paul smiled and said to Grant: "Have you never thought about giving it a name for this vast ocean in the west?"
Because the Kingdom of Aldo only has the western part. It is adjacent to the sea, so the people on this land call the sea to the west just "the sea", or "the sea" is the name of the water to the west.
Now, the range of Aldo activities has increased as never before, and Paul needs to divide and name the global waters.
Gulen replied: "If you allow it."
"Of course I allow it. This power and honor should belong to you." Paul replied sincerely.
"In this case, we have discussed that we can name it the Ocean of Tranquility."
Paul asked: "Why should we give this name?" Grant's eyes were full of memories, " When we crossed this ocean, we may have received the protection of Heavenly Father. We did not encounter too extreme weather during the whole journey. We were so lucky. I hope this name can also bring joy to those who will cross this ocean later. Good luck.”
"Very good! Very good!"
Paul took the lead in applauding. He was very satisfied with Grant's answer. Grant is really a good person.
"Okay, then it will be called the Ocean of Tranquility from now on."
"What about the other ocean?" Paul pointed at the map from a distance, he was pointing to the west of the New World and the ocean in the middle of the eastern edge of the Old World.
“Oh, it’s opposite to the Sea of Tranquility. Maybe our luck ran out. We encountered a lot of bad weather there, such as hurricanes, and there were a lot of undercurrents. Fortunately, there was no loss. You see, How about calling it Hurricane Ocean?”
"Okay, let's call it Hurricane Ocean!" Paul agreed with Grant's naming.
Paul asked again: "According to your wishes, do you want to go to that land of goat people again?"
Glen nodded, "I can't wait to set sail again to save Those brothers who are being enslaved by foreigners."
Paul nodded, "I will prepare what you need right away, and I will also send many surveying and exploration personnel to follow you on this voyage. Go to draw more accurate charts and maps, and explore various resources along the way."
"Everyone!" He looked at everyone here, "I intend to establish a relationship with the aliens in the New World. What do you think about communication? ”
Old Ford was the first to speak, "If they are not inherently evil, of course, but...the goatmen in Grant's mouth don't seem to be very friendly to us?"
There was doubt in his tone.
“But there are relatively friendly tauren.” Paul said, “And, according to Grant, when they first visited the goatmen’s port, the managers there were also very friendly. So I think Something must have happened in the middle.”
“If we can communicate, then there will be no problem. Lord Grayman means to start... trade with them?”
asked Emerson Lowry, director of the Department of Commerce, a newly established department of the State Council.
"Yes, I think this will help broaden our sources of wealth." Paul nodded, "Think about how big the market is in two new continents."
Glen reminded: "Master Graiman, the Goat people have a very high level of civilization. They even invented paper themselves, which is very similar to the one you invented."
"Invented paper?" Paul was not surprised, "Oh. , that’s okay, it’s not surprising that paper comes from anywhere in the world, it’s not a sophisticated technology.”
“But...” He stood up. , walked to the wall and patted the map hanging on the wall vigorously.
“These two oceans... are too vast for us now. I hope to find some islands large enough on the ocean to provide space for our future fleet - trading ships. team, but not excluding others - establishing supply depots and maintenance plants. ”
He looked at Old Ford, "But just sending people to garrison is not enough. If we can find islands that can be inhabited and can develop a certain amount of agriculture, they will be included in our territory. I hope that we can develop some islands on them." It must be a self-sustaining settlement."
"Follow your order, Lord Graiman."
The head of the Government Council accepted the order.
(End of this chapter)