Hearing this, the eyes of the Fifth Leader and the other leaders suddenly lit up.
Indeed, rubber was a good thing. Just like oil and steel, it was a military material.
The black market had always been short on supply. Although this thing could not be eaten, it was useless to bring it to the Skeleton Island.
However, it could be exchanged for real money in a short period of time.
At this moment, a coquettish woman's voice sounded.
"Liu Hao, be more specific. What kind of ship is it? Transportation of strategic resources? Could it be a Japanese warship?"
The one who spoke was the Second Leader of the Skull Island, who was also the only female leader of the entire Skull Island.
However, even though this Second Leader was a woman, when she killed people, she would not show mercy at all.
Originally, this second-in-charge was a socialite from Shanghai who had boundless fame.
However, for some reason, he had offended a local big shot and had no choice but to join the Skeleton Island.
She married the second-in-charge at that time.
Although she was already in her thirties, she still had her charm. If it weren't for the scar on her face, she would definitely be a stunning beauty.
Most importantly, this woman had some tricks up her sleeves and was famous for her beauty. She had many connections outside the island.
When the original second-in-charge went out to sea and died, he actually received support and directly sat on the seat of the second-in-charge.
Of course, Tidas did not care about this.
This Second Leader was one of the few leaders who leaned towards neutrality.
Therefore, when he heard the second head speak, Tidas also took over.
"Second Head, don't be anxious, just listen to Liu Hao continue.”
Liu Hao smiled at the Second Leader and continued.
"Second Leader, don't worry. This ship is indeed not a Japanese warship. At least for now, it is a real merchant ship!”
"This ship is called Cao Jiangwan, it belongs to a business group of the devil. But speaking of which, it was also a warship of our previous dynasty.”
"This Caojiangwan is a wooden gunboat. It was manufactured by the Jiangnan manufacturing bureau in 1869. It has a displacement of about 640 tons, a length of 54 meters, a width of 8 meters, and a draft of about 3 meters.”
"It is equipped with a steam engine and a circular boiler. It has 425 horsepower and a speed of 10 knots!”
"When it was first built, it was equipped with four 24-pound cannons and four 12-pound cannons.”
"But now, it has been dismantled by the Japanese. According to the information I know, not only does the Jiangmaru have no cannons, but there are only a hundred sailors guarding it.”
"Cao Jiang originally belonged to the Nanyang Squadron of the previous dynasty, but it was later transferred to the Nanyang Squadron by Lord Li Hongzhang at that time. It was once used for patrolling, arresting thieves, reporting, and contacting.”
"However, in July 1894, when he was on a mission near Toshima, he was captured by the Japanese and was incorporated into the Japanese fleet. In 1898, he was incorporated into the Japanese fleet as a second-class gunboat.”
"It sank once in 1903. After it was salvaged, it was sold to merchants. It has been sold several times.”
Liu Hao retreated to the side.
This was because it was Tidas's turn to say the rest. He had long reported this matter to Tidas. Those words from before were only to help Tidas lay the foundation.
Tidas looked at the few of them and continued.
"Everyone, Liu Hao has also introduced the River Controlling Pill to you.”
"In addition, I would like to add one more thing. This Jiangmaru is actually used by the Japanese merchants to smuggle some military supplies to earn money. Therefore, everyone doesn't have to worry about the Japanese fleet escorting them.”
"Perhaps he is still hiding from the Japanese patrol fleet.”
"A ship of rubber, if sold, would probably be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. And the guards only have a hundred or so marines.”
The few heads frowned slightly.
Clearly, they were all thinking.
A moment later, a young man dressed like a scholar stood up.
This man was the Seventh Leader of the Skull Island. He was the one who loved learning the most on the entire Skull Island.
It was to the extent that every time the Seventh Head went out to rob, he would not care about anything else, but he would snatch back a lot of books.
As for whether or not he would look at it, no one knew.
However, this guy had always claimed to be the smartest and most strategic strategist on the Skeleton Island!
"Chief, if the situation is really as you say, then this is indeed a big fat sheep. However, the Japanese merchant ships have never acted alone. At least three ships will travel together.”
"Don't tell me this Jiangwan doesn't have a ship with him? Moreover, where is this Jiangmaru now? If we want to make a move, do we have a chance? I wonder if Chief has considered these situations?”
Tidas smiled slightly. He had naturally expected someone to ask this question.
"Big Horn, bring me the sea map!"
Tidas shouted.
A moment later, Big Horn Liu ran over with a few sea maps.
As a pirate, he naturally had a sea map.
Moreover, the pirates of the Skull Island had been in this area for decades, but they had not been exterminated. It was precisely because they were very familiar with the waters of this generation.
It could even be said that the sea map of the Skull Island, at least in terms of understanding of the sea area around the Skull Island, was incomparable to any other force.
Even the exploration of other places was quite detailed.
Not only did the sea map clearly mark the surrounding islands and reefs, but even the direction of the sea and the wind were also marked in detail.
This was what the pirates of the Skull Island had exchanged for with their blood.
"Everyone, come and take a look."
Tidas called out to the others and waited for the leaders to surround him.
Tidas continued.
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