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    A few days later, Cheng Huailiang's thousand troops were divided into three groups, and they set off from Kata Port in small boats and sailed upstream along the Sarawak River.  According to Liu Kata's introduction, among the three tribes they want to destroy this time, there are a total of three tribes, one large, two small.

    The smallest among them only had a population of about a thousand, and its prime labor force was no more than two or three hundred, so Cheng Huailiang sent a team of two hundred people.  The population of the other small tribe is not large. According to the intelligence obtained by Liu Kata, it should be between 1,200 and 300 people. Therefore, an army of 250 people is needed to deal with them.

    The largest tribe is called Dangu tribe. It is a large tribe with about 3,600 people. Before the Han people arrived here, it was the dominant tribe in this area. Originally, they lived not far from Kata Port.  , and the population at that time was far more than double what it is now. However, later, under the joint attack of the slave catching team and the Kata tribe, the population of the Tangu tribe doubled, and they had to move to the upper reaches of the Sarawak River.

    It is precisely for this reason that the Tangu tribe is very hostile to Kata Port. Not only does it refuse to trade with the port, but it also often attacks caravans entering the mainland. Later, it even united with the two remaining small tribes nearby to often attack Kata Port.  Attack on Tower Harbor.  Because they all live in the upper and middle reaches of the Sarawak River and its tributaries, it is easy for them to travel down by boat. If you are not careful, they may succeed in a surprise attack. Therefore, they are included in the first-level elimination list of this "clean-up" operation.

    When they first came out, Cheng Huailiang's thousand troops all set off together in small boats. After walking upstream for dozens of miles, a tributary of the Sarawak River appeared. Following this tributary for dozens of miles further, they were there.  It was the first small tribe to be attacked, so the two hundred people who had been separated in advance said goodbye to the large army and moved forward under the guidance of the guide sent by Liu Kata.

    Next, Cheng Huailiang and the others marched along the Sarawak River for two days.  At this time, a relatively large tributary appeared, and the second tribe was in the upper reaches of this tributary, so the 250 people of the second tribe were separated from the main force again.

    The remaining 550 people were led by Cheng Hualiang himself, and Liu Kata was the guide in the team. After all, compared to the two small tribes, the Dangu tribe was their main target this time. As long as this large tribe could be conquered  If they are wiped out, then even if the other two small tribes escape, it will not be a big deal.

    It¡¯s early morning again, and the sun hasn¡¯t risen yet.  Cheng Huailiang woke up from the heat. On the bamboo mat he was wearing, there was an obvious human shape soaked in sweat.  At the same time, the sticky and uncomfortable feeling on the body makes people want to peel off all the skin on the body.

    ¡°There¡¯s not even a cool breeze in this damn weather!¡± Cheng Huailiang stood up from the bamboo mat, wiped the sweat from his face and cursed.  He grew up in the relatively cool Guanzhong area, so he came to Nanyang.  The most uncomfortable thing was the local hot weather, especially the hot and humid climate in Borneo, which made him feel like his whole body was going moldy.

    Cheng Huailiang cursed on his lips, but moved very quickly with his hands. He put away all the bamboo mats and blankets on which he slept, then stepped over the soldiers who had not yet woken up and came to the cabin.  After getting some water and washing up briefly, breakfast was not ready yet, so Cheng Huailiang walked to the bow of the ship to observe the surrounding situation.

    Because the Sarawak River is very shallow.  Therefore, it was impossible to pass large ships with deep drafts, so Cheng Huailiang and others took small flat-bottomed boats.  Of course, the so-called small means that in the eyes of the Han people, and in the eyes of the local natives, they are still riding big ships.  This small vessel was eighteen paces long, with a small cabin at the back and in the middle.  Can store some supplies.

    It is also worth mentioning that the boat Cheng Huailiang and his crew were on was modified from an original car and boat. There were two rows of pedals at the back of the boat, which required eight soldiers to operate.  Although this power system has been improved by the Academy of Sciences, each batch of soldiers cannot last too long. A new batch needs to be replaced every half an hour. In order to allow the soldiers to maintain a certain level of strength to cope with various dangers, so in-depth  Three days after entering the Sarawak River, Cheng Huailiang ordered the fleet to rest for four hours every eight hours of advance.

    The front deck of this small car and boat is wide, and Cheng Huailiang and his soldiers rest here at night. Anyway, the weather in Borneo is hot, so there is no need to worry about catching cold. The only thing that is unbearable is the various mosquitoes flying around on the river.  .

    Cheng Huailiang walked to the bow of the ship and opened a wide-mouth glass bottle in his arms. Inside was an ointment-like substance. He stretched out two fingers to wipe out a lump, and then wiped the exposed skin of his face, neck and hands.  Smeared it all over.  This ointment is a necessity for the army when fighting in tropical jungles. If applied, it can prevent mosquito bites. Without this ointment, Cheng Huailiang and the others would not be able to persevere at all.

    The degree of development of the Sarawak River is relatively high. There are few tropical jungles on both sides of the river, and large tracts of wasteland can be seen everywhere.  Cheng Huailiang heard Liu Kata introduce it a few days ago,These wastelands were originally cultivated by the natives living on both sides of the river. However, due to slave hunting and other reasons, the native tribes on both sides of the river became fewer and fewer, and even the fields were deserted.

    "General Cheng, why did you wake up so early?" At this moment, Liu Kata also woke up from his sleep, rubbed his face and walked over and said.

    "Still a little uncomfortable with the hot weather here. At the current speed, how long will it take for us to reach the Dangu tribe?" Cheng Hualiang said without looking back. He just wanted to complete this damn task as soon as possible, and then  Leave early.

    "General Qi, according to the current speed, it is estimated that we will reach the Dangu tribe's sphere of influence in the morning the day after tomorrow. By then, after half a day's sailing, we will be able to reach the Dangu tribe's residence." Liu Kata bowed after hearing this.  She replied.

    Liu Kata can also understand Cheng Huailiang's distress. Even though he is the leader of the Kata tribe and has stayed in Kata Port for many years, he is also very disgusted with the climate here, even if it is not because of the mission  Even though he was here, he never wanted to stay here for a moment longer.  However, his hard days are coming to an end. As long as the three native tribes are wiped out, his current task will be completed. Then he can choose a good place. His favorite is the Japanese country because of the  Japanese women are notoriously docile, and the climate there is cooler and more pleasant, at least much better than in Borneo.

    "The day after tomorrow!" Cheng Huailiang showed a wry smile. Even if they can arrive the day after tomorrow, they cannot attack immediately. Instead, they need to let the soldiers rest for a while. After they recover their strength, they can then attack the large tribe of more than 3,000 people in one go.  If it is destroyed, then he can leave here, but the thought of having to endure it for several days makes Cheng Hualiang extremely distressed.

    "Let's eat!" At this moment, a bearded guy walked out of the temporary kitchen next to the cabin. He was wearing a white coat and holding a copper spoon and shouted loudly. This made the soldiers on the deck who were sleeping like dead pigs immediately  Jump up and rush to get your breakfast one by one.

    Cheng Huailiang also felt a little hungry, so he and Liu Kata walked over to receive the meal. Today's breakfast was still fish soup and flour cakes. The fish was fresh fish caught in the river, and the flour cakes were brought from Kata Port.  Dry food, this kind of cake is baked without any moisture, and then wrapped very tightly in oil paper, so it can be stored for a long time.  However, this kind of bread also has a disadvantage, that is, it is too hard, and people with bad teeth cannot bite it. Therefore, when soldiers eat this kind of bread, they must soak it in water or soup.

    Cheng Huailiang, like other soldiers, sat on the deck with fish soup, broke the noodles in his hands into several pieces, and then threw them into the soup to soak for a while, and then ate them hungrily.

    After breakfast, a group of soldiers immediately went to replace the soldiers on duty behind them, while Cheng Huailiang and Liu Kata observed the surrounding situation.  Each of their ships carries fifty soldiers, a total of eleven ships. Cheng Huailiang's ship is located in the middle. This is mainly to protect Cheng Huailiang's safety. After all, he is the commander of the entire army. If something happens to him,  , then the combat effectiveness of the entire army will immediately be reduced by one-third.

    ?? Cars and boats travel very fast. Even if they are going upstream, the speed of the boat is much faster than walking on land. Especially the flow speed of the Sarawak River is very gentle and there are no obstacles on the river, which makes them move extremely fast.

    Two days passed quickly. When noon was approaching on the third day, Cheng Huailiang and the others finally reached the outskirts of the Dangu tribe. If they went further, they might encounter members of the Dangu tribe. In order to prevent the other party from discovering them in advance, they  They thus achieved the effect of a surprise attack, so Cheng Huailiang ordered the entire army to anchor on the shore and then rest on land.

    And very fortunately, Cheng Huailiang and the others encountered two rhinoceroses who came to the river to drink water. Although the rhinos were very ferocious, they had no power to resist in the face of this group of elite soldiers who looked like wolves and tigers, and they soon became  As for the two expensive rhino horns, they were purchased by Liu Kata as a private person at a high price. Whether they are used as medicine or made into rhinoceros horn cups, they are very popular.

    After one afternoon and the whole night, they stayed on land to rest, and had rhinoceros meat to replenish their physical strength. This allowed the soldiers to recover quickly. When they woke up the next day, everyone looked like a  Looking full of energy.  And today's breakfast has also changed. Not only is there rice to eat, but the bearded chef also made several dishes. Although most of these dishes are made from cans, it is not suitable for the soldiers who have been eating and lodging on the ship for several days.  To me, it is already extremely delicious.

    After breakfast, everyone boarded the boat as quickly as possible and entered the highest alert state. Many people took out the swords sharpened yesterday afternoon and glanced at both sides of the river with bloodthirsty faces. At the same time, the archers also prepared their bows and arrows, ready at any time.  Shoot any enemy that appears in their sights.
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