Chapter 152 Going to the Island
The next morning, Zhao Feng happily pushed open Zhang Shi's door, but happened to see Zhang Shi and Wu Qing snuggling in bed, and his eyes widened immediately. After confirming that he was not mistaken, he reacted belatedly, turned around and left the room quickly, and did not forget to close the door.
"When you two are done, come to the command room, Lao Ge has something to say."
Wu Qing was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into, and quickly covered her head with the quilt. Zhang Shi smiled indifferently and patted her back.
"We are all friends, we have to face it, there is nothing to be shy about."
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The sky, which had been gloomy for a while, finally came out of the sun, and the mud and sand brought by the flood also settled down. The surroundings were blue, and many idle soldiers chose to come out to bask in the sun and blow the sea breeze. The Ark looked full of vigor.
Zhang Shi signed in and got a new and interesting toy.
[Magic Hot Air Balloon (Green) X1: A primitive flying machine that can maintain long-term flight with very little magic consumption. It is a must-have artifact for travel and exploration. ]
Zhang Shi looked at the capacity of the hot air balloon and found that it was no problem to accommodate more than a dozen people. After landing on the island, he could use this thing to explore at high altitude.
Twenty minutes later, when the four people gathered, Zhang Shi was very satisfied with himself.
Ge Dalong opened the panoramic map, pointed to the location of the island and said with a smile.
"I estimate that we can see the island in half an hour at the latest. If you are late, the Ark will dock."
Zhang Shi enlarged the map and checked it. He found that the fog had not dissipated yet, so he discussed with everyone about the matters after landing on the island.
In less than half an hour, a green island appeared in front of everyone. It can be said that this island did not coincide with the image of the isolated island in Zhang Shi's mind.
There were no reefs or beaches on the shore, but a pile of rubble, with some broken branches and various garbage, all covered with mud without exception, looking dirty and messy. Further back was a dense jungle. The overall slope of the island was very high. Zhang Shi estimated that this was originally a high mountain. After the water level rose, the main part of the mountain was submerged, and the exposed area formed this so-called "island".
It was good news that there was no trouble with reefs. Zhang Shi put down two landing craft, led by Zhao Feng, and led a team of soldiers to land and check the general situation on the island first. As for him, he took Wu Qing and Ge Dalong on the hot air balloon, intending to tour the island in the air.
Zhao Feng was very efficient. After landing, he found a relatively flat place and cleaned it up as a temporary camp. The soldiers also transported supplies to the island one by one. Zhao Feng even started to build a warehouse to store the supplies first.
Zhang Shi in the air observed the panoramic map and found that as their exploration deepened, the fog of the entire island on the map was slowly dissipating. Zhang Shi saw mountains and water sources on the map, and even saw a lot of wild animals moving around. It seemed that they were not the only lucky ones, and many lives had survived the flood tenaciously.
Zhang Shi enlarged the map and looked down from the sky. He found that although the island looked desolate at first glance, a careful exploration would reveal rich resources and potential for development.
The first thing that came into view was the dense jungle, which was the most valuable ecological resource on the island. Zhang Shi used the zoom function of the panoramic map to carefully observe the distribution inside the jungle and found that there were not only common trees, such as oaks and pine trees, but also some strange plants. These plants had large leaves and plump fruits, which were obviously rich in nutrients. He guessed that these might be plant species unique to the wilderness world, perhaps with medicinal value or edible.
In addition, the jungle is home to a variety of wild animals. From the moving light spots on the map, it can be inferred that there are deer, rabbits, and even more ferocious beasts, such as lions or tigers. The existence of these animals not only adds vitality to the island, but also indirectly reflects that there is a complete food chain on the island.
On the other side of the island is an open grassland dotted with wild flowers. In the distance, a clear lake can be seen, and the lake water is shining brightly in the sun. Lush reeds grow around the lake, which is a habitat for fish and waterfowl. Zhang Shi's mind moved and realized that this might be an excellent place to establish a fishing ground and grazing.
After determining the distribution of resources on the island, Zhang Shi and Zhao Feng and others gathered together and quickly formulated a plan for infrastructure work.
They decided to first build a stable camp on the south bank of the island as a subsequent command center and living area. The flat terrain and the back of the mountain are the best location for building a camp.
Zhao Feng led the soldiers to cut down trees, build simple stone and wooden houses, and dig a drainage ditch to prevent rainwater accumulation and waterlogging. Zhang Shi built a wall with rocks to define the scope of the shelter. Although there is no danger on the island for the time being, the main feature of the wilderness world is the unexpected, and Zhang Shi has developed a cautious character.
In order to ensure food supply, Zhang Shi also decided to open up a piece of farmland on the edge of the jungle, sprinkle high-quality soil, and plant the crop seeds brought from the Ark. Wu Qing is still in charge of this work.
At the same time, Zhao Feng also organized a hunting team to regularly enter the jungle to capture wild animals, collect them and raise them in captivity to provide meat for the team.
On the east coast of the island, they chose a relatively flat beach as a dock for ships to dock and materials to unload. Zhang Shi commanded the soldiers to build a simple dock facility with stones and wood to ensure that the ark could dock safely and establish a stable material transportation channel between the islands. After all, their geographical location is unique now. If there is a chance, regular fishing is also a feasible solution to the food problem.
The lake area is another focus of their attention. Zhang Shi decided to build a fishery by the lake to use the abundant water resources of the lake to breed fish. They made simple fishing tools such as fishing nets and fishing rods, and arranged several soldiers to be responsible for the daily management and maintenance of the fishery. In addition, they also planned to plant some aquatic plants around the lake, such as lotus roots and water chestnuts, to increase the diversity of food types.
At the same time, Zhang Shi made full use of the panoramic map. He personally conducted a comprehensive exploration of the island, not only drawing a more detailed island map, but also discovered many potential resource points. For example, basic resources such as stone and wood can be found everywhere on the island, and it would be a pity not to collect them.
After the soldiers cleared the road, Zhang Shi also planned to use the resource generation card in his hand to get some high-level resources. Be prepared for danger in times of peace. Zhang Shi couldn't even sleep well without gunpowder. Now that he landed, the first thing he thought about was how to develop. After all, he would eventually have to fight for hegemony, and conflicts were inevitable. The earlier he developed, the earlier he could accumulate advantages. What's more, he promised the soldiers to report the revenge of the transfer station, so he didn't dare to stop for a moment.