Chapter 107 Exploration of New Territories
The wind blew from the grassland, the warm sun shone on the earth, and the towering mountains appeared in the sight of the migrants.
The river from the mountains messed through the field, and the glittering was dazzling.
"After crossing this river, it's our Sal!"
This is the edge of the southwestern province and the western boundary of the Colinworth. This small river just forms a boundary river.
Is that our new home? Everyone looked at the rolling mountains in the distance, the dangerous peaks covered with snow, the dense forest... Sal, the land of light and hope!
"Cover the river, we camp on the other side of the river!" Leon ordered loudly and drove the bronze rhinoceros to run to the river first.
The water splashed, and the clear river just passed the knee of the rhinoceros. The thousand-pound big guy trampled on the waves in the river happily, causing many small fish in the river to jump up after being frightened.
Leon laughed and stretched out his big hand and slapped it on the head. Then the rhinoceros honestly crossed the beach and reached a piece of grass on the other side.
Finally set foot on my own territory! Leon breathed a sigh of relief. Although he came to this place for the first time and was completely unfamiliar with the surrounding environment, he directly felt a sense of identity in his heart and had a feeling of returning home!
He was not the only one who felt the same way. When all the teams of the Crazy Hammer tribe crossed the river, many people couldn't help cheering with joy.
After so many difficulties and obstacles, they once again have their own home!
The grassland opposite the river bank is not very large. Leon took out the map and looked at it and found that there was no display on it at all, but this was the only grassland area in Salling.
Unfortunately, this "grassland" is not enough to graze a flock of sheep.
There is a long way to go! Leon felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders again.
While starting to camp, Leon gathered all the important figures in the tribe for discussion.
"Everyone knows that Salling now belongs to us, but we basically know nothing about the situation of this territory. This map only depicts a general outline of the scope, and it doesn't have much value." Leonyang raised the map in his hand and said, "So I decided to take people to explore the territory first, first find a place suitable for us to build a castle or city, distinguish where we can hunt and where it is a dangerous area, and finally draw an accurate territory map."
"Lei, how long will it take?" Elder Monstein asked, "I'm more worried about our food. I'm afraid we can't hold on for a long time. I guess Colinworth will not allow our team to buy food through their territory."
This is a trouble. Now the Crazy Hammer Tribe and the Colinworth leader can be said to have completely turned against each other. There is a conflict with the Glay District gagment, and the smooth road to the east is absolutely impossible.
"It doesn't matter. There are always more ways than difficulties. The Nucang River is still in the south of us!" Leon smiled and said, "Our north is connected to the Iron Furnace Fort. At worst, let's go there to find a way!"
"In this exploration, I will bring Rose and ten scouts. Rock Hammer and Aklan are left in the camp. Rock Hammer, you have to train the camp well. I will be back in ten days and a half month at most."
"Old, you can send people to contact some gray camel caravans. As long as we are willing to pay, someone will be willing to buy food for us. The Hulun grassland is so big. Can the Viscount Mailer completely blockade his territory?"
"Rubin, take people to the nearby mountains to see if there is a mineral vein, but you must protect the soldiers and pay attention to safety!"
Leon ordered everyone one by one to arrange everything after he left. Salling was completely a brand-new territory. The Crazy Hammer tribe that first arrived can be said to start from scratch. I don't know how many things have to be completed and how many difficulties are waiting for them.
But no one is embarrassed. On the contrary, everyone's heart is full of expectations for the future.
... In the early morning, the mist shrouded in the mountains has not dissipated.
The uninhabited forest has just woken up from its deep sleep. The gentle singing of the early birds echoed in the forest, and the dewdrops of grass leaves on the ground shone a little.
A small team quickly walked through the woods and quickly reached the highest point of the mountain.
Leon stood on a ** rock and looked into the distance. The rising sun shone on him, as if he had put on a golden suit.
beside him are Rose and the ten most elite leopard warriors.
This time's territorial exploration, considering the hardship of the task, Leon did not bring too many people, but chose the leopard scouts who were familiar with the mountains and jungles and were agile.
Topographic exploration and mapping are standard technical activities. What Leon learned in the army in those years is only fur, but as long as he mastered the tricks, it is difficult for him to draw a simple map.
Judging the quasi-position, he took out the blank sheepskin scroll prepared in advance, and the goose feather pen began to draw the outline of the surrounding terrain, which was just the first step.
Behind him is the vast Hulun grassland, and in front of him is the endless mountain forest.
After the drawing was completed, Leon took the team to the southwest.
His plan is to go up the river along the north bank of the Nucang River, first find the western edge of the Sal territory, and then turn to the northeast to explore the whole territory.
Unlike the whistling forest, this primitive forest in the northwest of the mainland seems to have never been set foot in. The dense jungle and rugged terrain have caused considerable trouble for the exploration team.
The tall and dense canopy blocks the sun, the dark and wet vines are crisscrossed, and the woodland is piled with thick rotten fallen leaves. If you are not careful, you may step on the poisonous snakes and venom hidden in the leaves.
Leon had to pull out the Lei Yan sword to cut the vine branches in the way. It was quite difficult to open up a road in this forest, but all the members of the exploration team were experienced veterans. Everyone cooperated tacitly, and the speed of moving forward was not slow.
At noon, the exploration team reached the Nucang River.
The roaring Nucang River is still surging. The melting ice and snow in the northwest mountains has brought it an extremely abundant amount of water, and there are dead trees and branches floating on the slightly turbid river from time to time.
And on the other side of the river, it is the former home of the Hammer tribe - the whistling forest!
Looking at the forest on the other side, everyone's mood was a little heavy. Rose whispered, "We left, and I don't know if there are still orcs left there."
"Wait when we build the territory, we will rebuild the cable bridge and do everything we can to bring them all here." Leon said in a low voice, "In the end, we will definitely fight back!"
Rose nodded vigorously.
The team continued to move westward along the river bank. Leon stopped from time to time to draw a map, and the outline of the southwestern area of the Salland gradually took shape.
At night, they camped on the mountain and set off again the next morning.
The more west, the more the towering mountains gradually flattened down, and the forest became sparse, replaced by low jungles.
On the fourth day, Leon and others saw the Everglades.
This extremely vast swamp area is shrouded in a faint white fog. Looking around, it is full of cobweb-like rivers and lakes of all sizes. The Nucang River across half a continent originates here.
And this swamp is also the territory of the demon clan.
Among the four clans in the mainland, the demon clan can be said to be the most mysterious.
The demon clan is divided into two major clans, the demon clan and the demon clan. Among them, the demon clan does not have a unified country. It exists in the western and southwestern part of the mainland in the form of a castle territorial union, and there is also some friction with the elves.
The demon clan has established a reading kingdom in the northwest of the mainland. They don't like to intervene in the disputes of the mainland, but no one dares to despise their strength.
The demons have always been arrogant. In addition to some necessary trade, they do not like to deal with other races in the mainland.
Reon's understanding shows that demons often leave the Everglades and enter the Saar region, and even once appear on the edge of the Colinworth collar. There may be no big dispute, but there are many small frictions.
It is precisely because of the existence and activities of these demons that no one is interested in this wild territory. Count Astin happily threw it to Leon, which was absolutely malicious.
And no one knows how many demons exist in the Everglades.
According to Leon's original map, this is the western border of Salland.
However, after exploring all the way, Leon found that the area of the Sal collar was actually much larger than that shown on the map.
Then, the team turned north along the edge of the Everglades.
They are in new trouble.
All the way from the Nucang River, the team did not encounter many fierce monsters, and one or two forest beasts that appeared by chance also became the food of the team members.
But the situation on the edge of the Everglades is completely different. The jungle here is a paradise where all kinds of monsters and beasts are rampant.
Black thorn porcupine, spotted tiger, jungle panther, swamp python... As if the animal monsters in the whole forest were all gathered together, the exploration team had to slow down and move forward carefully.
Fortunately, although there are many monsters, the ranks are not high. The most powerful monsters encountered by the team are just the first-level magic tigers. After being killed by Leon, a fire core was dug out.
Despite small gains, after frequent dangerous situations, in order to ensure everyone's safety, Leon gave up the idea of exploring the western line of the territory and turned to the northeast to avoid this dangerous area.
(to be continued)