Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4-7 2019 | Page 116

Ridiculous! Sailing in the ocean, what is the most important thing ?
“A good ship, I suppose?”
“Oh! Of course, no! It is about building a friendship! For god sake!” cried the old man, “Coldhearted ocean, but
warm-hearted human. Be friends, and don’t wend! Only this can survive, only this the ocean is alive!”
“You would never know how much a pirate learn!” Captain Zheng said, “I need to catch up them before it is too late!
If first mate Yang is the person that you describe, I would better set sail now! I am going to make a raft, can I borrow a
block of wood?”
“Ha – ha – ha, no! As you need a ship! My boy!” the old man said.
Part III – The Captain
The story backs to the Ming Treasure Fleet
“Captain Yang, we are soon arriving at Kuri, and from the sailor reported that it is worth to pull over and pay a visit!
“ First mate one-eyed sailor said.
“What a good word you use to describe the plunder! Very impressive.” Captain Yang said, “Now, setting topsails,
conquering the land and preparing for robbing!”
“Yes! Captain Yang” was the answer.
With this wind, the Fleet moved more quickly and they are very close to Kuri.
“Make ready the guns!” Captain Yang ordered, “Count to three and fire!”
Not in a minute, Kuri was on fire and people ran to the port from all places. They are screaming, crying and wondering
what is going on?
“Shoot these people, please, gentlemen.” Captain Yang said.
“But....they are civil-----”
“Shoot! Or I shoot you!” Captain Yang shouted.
The people who reached the port got killed and fell into the water. The people who nearly arrived at the port got killed
too, and they lied on the port. The people who were going to run to the port stopped and the fire caught them. Their
blood color the ocean into the red.
“Ok, finally, let’s start the Treasure voyage.” Captain Yang said, “Drop anchor and land!”
While the sailors that follow Captain Yang landed the Krui, there were a few of them who refuse to go robbery staying
in the ships of Fleet. At the same time, another ship with Pirate Flag was near to the main ship of the Fleet.
“Did Captain Zheng stand in a pirate ship? One sailor of the main ship asked. “I believe so.” The other one answered.