Chapter 113: River Crossing Boat
When the crowd heard that they were going to the country of He, they instantly became excited.
The young woman smiled and continued, "Everyone please be patient, line up in order, register, take your badge, and line up to board the ship."
These words were repeated three times.
Lin Zisu leaned out of the car window to listen, then pulled back and told the people in the car.
Old Lady Ye: "Shall we get off?"
Shen Xianglan: "When it's our turn, we all have to get off the bus and register. We can only get on the boat after we get our badges."
Old Lady Wang: "How do we get the car on board? Lift it up?"
Lin Zisu: "We'll know when the boat arrives. There are three horse-drawn carriages ahead of us! The people coming behind us also have ox-drawn and mule-drawn carriages. The staff will definitely have a solution."
Lu said nervously, "I've never been on a boat before!"
Yang: "Me too."
Feng: "I am a little worried. I won't fall into such a big river!"
Old Lady Wang: "Pah, pah, pah! What nonsense are you talking about!"
Zhao, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shen family, also looked worried. "We have never been on a boat before. I heard that seasickness is very uncomfortable."
Old Mrs. Ye: "No one in my family has ever been on a boat. This is our first time on a big river, so we are inevitably nervous and scared."
Zhang, the second daughter-in-law of the Shen family, hugged her 4-year-old son and responded, "Yes, mother. What should we do if we get carsick later?"
Old Lady Ye: "What can I do? I have to get on the boat even if I feel dizzy. I will reach the shore if I just bear with it."
The people in line saw neatly dressed soldiers with swords on their waists walking back and forth to maintain order, so they stood in line honestly. Common people were afraid of dealing with officials, and most of them, regardless of gender, stood hunched over, with their heads down looking at their feet or the ground. This was the standing posture of honest common people.
Lin Youcai's family was an exception. Lin Xianwen stood on tiptoe in the line and looked around. Lin Youcai wanted to ask the staff, but he didn't find the opportunity.
Suddenly, there was a sound coming from the river surface. The low roar of the engine came from far away, and the huge whistle was deafening.
Lin Zisu was stunned when she heard the voice, "The ship is coming!" She opened the driver's door and got out to see.
Old Lady Wang: "What... What ship is coming?"
The people in the RV also got out.
The people on the shore were so frightened by the noise on the river that they froze like wooden chickens. Then great fear took over their minds and the crowd became panic-stricken. The children cried loudly and the adults were in a panic.
"Don't be afraid, the boat is coming! Follow the instructions in all actions! Anyone who doesn't follow the instructions will be thrown into the river to feed the fish!" A clear female voice sounded, and the voice came through the loudspeaker, and everyone was shocked when they heard it.
"What? Throw it into the river to feed the fish?"
Various discussions were heard in the crowd, some hesitated, some retreated, and some did not care.
The young woman waited for a few minutes and spoke again: "Everyone obey the instructions of the staff, don't make trouble, and don't act without authorization, and you will arrive in Heguo safely."
"Why, how can you embarrass yourself and feed the fish just because of a disagreement! Now that we have gone to someone else's territory, we are like sheep walking into a tiger's mouth! We can only let others manipulate us at will!" Old man Lin said to Si'er.
"When you are in someone else's territory, you must follow their rules. Dad, your worry is not unreasonable, but we are in the Great Huan Dynasty, and our situation is not that good. The people of the Great Huan Dynasty are living in poverty, and the people in power are fighting for power and profit. The Great Huan Dynasty is in chaos everywhere. We have come all the way here and survived. We all have nowhere to go, so why not try our luck in the Kingdom of He."
Lin Benshu patted Old Man Lin on the shoulder and said, "It's a blow whether it's horizontal or vertical. What's there to be afraid of? If the country is really as the newspapers say, then we will have a good life!"
With the sound of the whistle, a ferry slowly came over. Its huge and sturdy body floated on the sparkling water, and its white hull shone brightly in the sunlight.
Lin Zisu's mouth formed an "O" shape, "Ferry!!!"
Not only was she stunned, but everyone on the shore was stunned.
As the huge ship stopped at the shore, people looked up, opened their mouths wide, and stared at the behemoth on the river without blinking.
The children opened their mouths wide, forgot to cry, and stared blankly at the snow-white ship.
Female staff: "The boat has arrived. Don't worry, just line up, register, and get on board with your badge. Livestock and vehicles can get on board."
People came to their senses and couldn't believe that what they saw was real.
Lin Youfu patted his second brother's shoulder and said, "Oh my God! I am not dreaming!"
"It shouldn't be a dream... Dreams can't be so real!" Lin Yougui said blankly.
Lin Youxiang: "How can there be such a big ship in this world? What is it made of? Oh my God!"
"We will be able to get on the boat soon. Hurry up and line up. It will be our turn soon." Lin Youcai pulled back his brothers who couldn't help but take a few steps outside.
The deck of the ship is lowered to face the cement road on the shore. The first floor of the ship is a parking lot, the second and third floors are accommodation, the fourth floor is the cockpit, restaurant, and staff dormitory. The fifth floor is a large platform where people gather. This is a cruise ship that can accommodate people and cars.
There were already quite a few people on the ship, standing behind the fence and looking curiously at the people on the shore.
Those who lined up in front to register and get their badges lined up to board the ship one after another under the guidance of the staff.
After waiting for a long time, it was finally Lin Youcai's turn. Lin Youcai handed his household registration documents and road permit to the staff behind the desk while answering the staff's questions.
Lin Youcai: "I read in a newspaper in China that there are three opportunities to take a boat across the river a day, right?"
"The boat you are talking about is for crossing the river. It takes passengers from one side of the river to the other side. The journey is very short, and it makes three round trips a day. There is no such boat at this ferry." The young man pointed to the boat on the shore and said, "That ferry is much smaller than this boat. This boat is for long-distance voyages. It will stop at the shore to pick up and disembark passengers and to replenish supplies. It only comes once every few days at most, and the time is uncertain." The staff said patiently.
Lin Youcai: "Oh, that's right. I thought such a big ship would come to pick up people three times a day!" If it goes back and forth three times a day, how much people would flow southward! The population loss in the north is too serious. I don't know if this boat consumes oil like a motorhome or replenishes oil automatically. He printed his handprints, took back his household registration documents and asked his family members behind him to come forward to register and get the license.
Lin Zisu wanted to drive, so she was the second to register. She saw modern signs everywhere. Looking at the boat, she didn't need to guess, it was definitely a modern time traveler, and there was a huge golden hand, it was a golden hand, not a finger, it was probably two huge golden hands.
Looking at her RV covered with straw mats, and then looking at others... Lin Zisu's silence was deafening.
When everyone arrived here, it was around 11am. Lin Zisu looked at the time: 15:. The people on the shore finally got on the boat.
Standing on the first floor deck, we felt that it was as wide as land. Following the staff's instructions, we lined up and walked forward.
There were dozens of carriages parked in the parking lot on the first floor. The livestock were tied to the other side, and several staff members were cleaning the feces on the ground.
"The livestock and vehicles are parked on the first floor. Everyone please bring your valuables and daily necessities and line up to go upstairs. There are places to stay and eat upstairs." The young man repeated it three times while holding a loudspeaker.