Don't think that because the Mamluk dynasty controls the world with cavalry, they don't know how to build cities.
On the contrary, the Mamluk dynasty built many cities on the front line. Among these cities, there are many fortified cities that are truly easy to defend but difficult to attack. Just like Aleppo now, it is said to be a city, but it is actually a fortress.
It is not that simple for the seven governors to take office. The first is the issue of troop distribution. It is enough for the two men from Mecca and Medina to bring two thousand soldiers and horses, because there are no decent enemies nearby.
But Antioch and Aleppo, if they only bring two thousand troops, it will be too few. Whether they can successfully accept the two fortified cities is still a question.
In the end, Zhu Biao decided to let Antioch and Aleppo each take 4,000 troops, Baiyunhu and the others each take 3,000, and Mecca and Medina each take 2,000.
Originally, Han Du only planned to keep 10,000 navy troops, but under Zhu Biao's arrangement, there were a full 8,000 more.
Han Du brought only 50,000 naval officers to sea this time. Just like that, a full 40% was left here. But since Zhu Biao has made the decision, Han Du will not object.
Although the strength is reduced by less than half, there is not much danger on the way back, so there should be no problems.
Eighteen thousand naval troops are to be left behind, and there are a lot of supplies including gunpowder, artillery shells, revolver bullets, clothes and cotton, etc.
Moreover, each kind of material cannot be given randomly. It must be calculated carefully and a reasonable number can be calculated. Otherwise, Han Du would still need to escort Zhu Biao back to Beijing. If you don’t have enough gunpowder and shells, what should you do if you encounter pirates again?
Just recruiting 18,000 soldiers and various supplies took fifteen days.
During these fifteen days, Handu received another news from Memphis, and Faraji took the initiative to deliver the news to Handu.
Shi Si relayed: "Master Marquis, after Faraij captured the palace, he ordered the emir to continue to hunt down Belgouge. She fought with him again on some plain, and Belgouge was defeated miserably. Originally, he wanted to He wanted to escape, but was betrayed by his emir, who captured him and gave him to Faraij.
Farahi did not give him a chance at all and directly ordered his execution. Farahi now had complete control over the situation of the Mamluk dynasty. With the support of all the emirs, she will ascend the throne, declare herself the Queen of the Egyptian Muslins, have her face and name minted on the issued coins, and order the Egyptian Muslins to serve as her during the Judah prayers. pray. She also invited His Highness and the Marquis to attend her coronation ceremony..."
After Zhu Biao listened to Shi Si's report, he turned to look at Han Du curiously and asked with a smile: "What do you think about this matter?"
Han Du's face was very gloomy, and he kept gritting his teeth and said nothing. It wasn't until Zhu Biao asked that he reluctantly said: "I'm afraid we all underestimated this slave girl. We didn't expect that she could calm down the situation in the Mamluk Dynasty so quickly and regain the throne."
"Yes, it is indeed a bit unexpected." Zhu Biao sighed and nodded.
Han Du looked fierce and gritted his teeth and said: "I knew I shouldn't have supported her in the first place. Now I feel that this woman is not simple. I even suspect that the timidity and submissiveness she showed when we were here were all faked." .”
Zhu Biao neither agreed nor refuted this. After all, Han Du had guessed everything, and no one knew what the facts were.
"I was still thinking that she and Beierguge would continue to fight, but I didn't expect that Beierguge would be defeated so quickly. He is just a waste." Han Du felt a little angry in his heart.
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Maybe it was because he was defeated so badly here. One hundred thousand cavalry were almost wiped out. It was probably a huge blow to him. It is reasonable for him to be unable to recover. "
Han Du sighed helplessly and realized this. But regretting it now has no effect. Even Handu can't stop Faraij from regaining the throne.
"I hope she can be a reclusive queen like we want, otherwise, our seven governor's mansions will be in danger..."
Han Du said with some worry.
Zhu Biao also nodded with deep understanding. These lands originally belonged to the Mamluk dynasty. The people living above are also Mamluks. They have been ruled by the Mamluk dynasty for more than a hundred years and have long been accustomed to it.
When the Ming Dynasty came, if there was no external intervention, they could still be made to obey. But if the Mamluk dynasty caused trouble, it would be easy for the Mamluk dynasty to overturn the rule of the Governor's Palace here.
Han Du glanced toward the southwest, gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "She'd better not try to take advantage of us, otherwise I will definitely lead my troops to destroy the entire Mamluk dynasty."
Although Zhu Biao was nodding, he didn't agree with Han Du's words in his heart. Without a large army, how easy would it be to defeat the Mamluk dynasty with just the navy? Although the Ming Dynasty navy is invincible, the opponent is not a fool. Knowing that they can't defeat it at the seaside, wouldn't they retreat to the land? When the Ming Dynasty navy lands, its strength will be greatly reduced. It will not be easy to defeat the Mamluk dynasty.
Suddenly, Zhu Biao thought of something, looked at Han Du teasingly, and asked: "By the way, how many times have I heard you praise Faraij. Is she really beautiful in your eyes?"
Han Du frowned, "Why do you ask this?"
When Zhu Biao saw that there was something going on, he frowned and asked quickly: "Just tell me, is it true or not?"
Han Du saw that Zhu Biao said it solemnly, so he couldn't just make a joke and get rid of the matter. So, he sighed: "Okay, I admit, she is indeed a beauty."
Zhu Biao was not angry, but laughed loudly and said in a low voice: "Looking at her, she seems to be in perfect condition. If you are interested, why not take her in? In this way, don't we not have to worry about her stabbing her in the back?" "
"Your Highness, what are you talking about?" Han Du frowned, "Even if this is really the case, then Your Highness should go. If she can give birth to a child for His Highness, that would be the best. In this Mamluk dynasty, even if Illegitimate children also have the right to inherit. When the time comes, your Highness's Dragon Son will definitely become the next king of the Mamluk Dynasty with the support of the Ming Dynasty. By then, we will be able to take down the Mamluk Dynasty without any effort!"
The more Han Du talked, the more excited he became. He even stretched out his right hand with five fingers spread out and grabbed a handful of the void, feeling that this was how it should be.
Zhu Biao was startled by Han Du's exaggerated behavior and trembled all over. He felt chills all over when he thought of Falagui. "Don't expect her eyes to be blue, like a ghost. In your eyes, she is a beauty, but in Gu's eyes, she is no different from a female ghost. You'd better put it away. "
Han Du recalled carefully that this woman Faraij... had blue eyes, red lips, and a fiery figure. He did not expect that in Zhu Biao's eyes, she turned out to be a female ghost.
But that's right, the evil ghost in folklore just has a pair of blue eyes and a bloody mouth, so it's not much different from Faraij.
All joking aside, since Zhu Biao refused, Han Du would not force him.
But no matter what, it was impossible for Handu to lead his troops to the Memphis Palace and kill Faraij at this point.
As for Faraij's invitation, Zhu Biao and Han Du didn't take it to heart. Without the protection of absolute strength, no one has any intention of going deep into the tiger's den.
Leaving thirty warships to Baiyunhu, Han Du took the remaining warships and merchant ships to escort Zhu Biao back.
Those who passed by Hulumos seemed to rest at the manor, mainly to give Fu Yong and others time to purchase goods. They took the risk to follow him here, and it was right for them to wait.
After Fu Yong and others purchased a ship full of goods, Han Du led the navy and merchant ships to sail to the ocean.
This time, Handu directly targeted Ceylon. However, when sailing on the sea, when there is no positioning, no matter how skillful the star-finding technique is or how accurate the chart is, errors will inevitably occur.
Handu aimed at Mount Ceylon, but finally landed at a place called Kochi. I got the news that the kingdom here is Guli, and Kochi is part of Guli. So, under the guidance of the locals, Handu set sail for Guli at the expense of turning back some distance.
In Guli, local people showed great welcome to the arrival of the Ming Dynasty fleet. At the invitation of local people, Zhu Biao and Han Du also visited a local Buddhist temple.
"What, do you believe in Buddhism here?" Zhu Biao couldn't help but asked curiously when he saw the tall and exquisite Buddhist temple.
Han Du heard this and explained: "This is the true birthplace of Buddhism. How come there is no Buddhist temple? Tang Xuanzang actually came here to seek the true scriptures."
"He actually came here? Didn't it mean that Xuanzang of Tang Dynasty traveled thousands of miles to learn Buddhist scriptures? I'm afraid it's not that far from the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Biao calculated in his mind. Even from the capital to Nanyang and then here, although it is still tens of thousands of miles away, it is certainly not a hundred and eighty thousand miles away.
Zhu Biao had also read Journey to the West written by Han Du, so he was naturally deeply impressed by One Thousand Eight Thousand Miles.
Han Du rolled his eyes at Zhu Biao and said angrily: "Your Highness, that is just an exaggeration and cannot be taken seriously. However, Tang Xuanzang took a long detour and walked two or three thousand miles. .”
Zhu Biao didn't investigate how Han Du knew it. Even if he said it casually, it sounded interesting, didn't it?
Seeing that Zhu Biao seemed interested in this, Han Du couldn't help but continue: "Has Your Highness heard of the Ancient Tea Horse Road?"
"The Ancient Tea Horse Road? This is that road again. Is there anything special about it?" Zhu Biao's curiosity was ignited by Han Du's words.
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