[The fleet continues to move forward. 】
[The fleet passed through the narrow sea and came to a brand new kingdom. 】
On the coast, several indigenous fishermen are fishing.
Suddenly, an indigenous man pointed into the distance and screamed in horror. Immediately afterwards, other indigenous people also looked into the distance, eyes wide.
I saw a huge fleet heading towards the sea. Their big ships were like castles on the sea, which was shocking!
The big ship did not dock, but put down several small boats and came to the shore.
Zhang Beichen brought someone over to ask for directions.
The natives worshiped them profusely and regarded them as gods!
Fortunately, Zhang Beichen brought a guide. Every time he docked, he would bring a few locals with rich experience so that he could communicate with people from other countries at the next location.
A guide came forward to communicate with the indigenous people. Soon, the guide said to Zhang Beichen: "Sir, they said this is the Ptolemaic Dynasty. We have arrived at the Ptolemaic Dynasty."
The Ptolemaic dynasty was a dynasty in ancient Egypt. Zhang Beichen probably knew where he had come.
"Ask him where the port is and who is the current king of the Ptolemaic Dynasty?" Zhang Beichen asked.
The guide inquired and reported: "They are just fishermen and don't know anything. But they can go to their village chief."
[You find the local village chief, and the village chief doesn’t know about it until you find a local nobleman with a higher status. 】
The nobles were shocked when they saw Da Qi's fleet. In addition, Zhang Beichen and his soldiers were all luxuriously dressed and had sharp weapons, and their attitude towards him was even more respectful.
He said: "Dear Sir, the current monarch of our country is Ptolemy XII, King of Aulite. We call him Pharaoh Aulite."
"Our ship needs to be anchored in the port, and we also have to visit the king!" Zhang Beichen said to him.
"I'm happy to help!" Zhang Beichen gave the nobleman several pieces of Daqi porcelain. The nobleman regarded them as treasures and quickly expressed his willingness to lead the way.
[Your fleet anchored at the port of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, and the nobles went to the royal capital to report the matter to the Pharaoh. 】
Zhang Beichen and others were waiting in the port city. There were too many of them, and any movement would frighten the locals.
Taking advantage of this time, Zhang Beichen began to learn the local language. As a strong man in the Holy Realm, he has the ability to listen to all directions and have a photographic memory. He quickly mastered the local language.
…
In the Ptolemaic Dynasty, in the palace built with huge stones, the nobles finally met the Pharaoh.
Pharaoh Olet sits on a throne made of gold and precious stones. His face is wrinkled, his hair is gray, and his face is old.
"Honorable Pharaoh, I need to report something important to you!" the noble shouted.
However, Pharaoh Ollet did not respond at all. He closed his eyes slightly and actually snored.
He fell asleep!
The noble thought to himself: "Pharaoh Oraite is already so old, and he will probably pass away in a few years!"
"Father!" At this time, a girl standing in the palace stepped forward and called Pharaoh softly.
Her skin is as white as snow, she wears a white robe and a colorful feather headdress. Her legs are slender and straight, her arms are like tender lotus roots, her chest is turbulent, she has deep eye sockets and a high nose bridge. Her face and body are like It’s like God’s masterpiece was carved with the most exquisite carving knife!
The nobles couldn't help but admire in their hearts: "She is indeed the most beautiful woman in the Ptolemaic dynasty, the reincarnation of the goddess of Vienna, and the most beloved daughter of Pharaoh Olet, Cleopatra!"
There was another man in the audience, looking at this scene with an unhappy expression.
He was also handsome and tall. He was the son of Pharaoh Olet, Clotis, Cleopatra's half-brother. He was also favored by Pharaoh.
After Cleopatra awakened Pharaoh Oraite, Pharaoh Oraite asked again: "What did you say?"
The noble said respectfully: "A fleet of ten thousand people came to our Ptolemaic Dynasty in a castle-like ship. They came from the far east, a country called Daqi. It is said that that country is extremely prosperous. With tens of millions of people and a vast territory!”
"Their emissary requested an audience with the king."
"Daqi?" Pharaoh Olet had also heard of a mysterious country in the far east, but this was the first time he heard the name of Daqi.
At this time, some goods from the Silk Road had actually reached the Ptolemaic Dynasty, but the locals knew little about the description of Daqi.
"Ahem." Pharaoh Olet coughed twice and said: "Since they are coming from a distant Eastern country, let them come to pay their respects. Crotis, go and bring the envoys from the East. The palace.”
"Yes, respected father." Crotis bent down.
"Messenger from the East?" Cleopatra was a little curious, but she still wanted to stay with her father to take care of him.
…
Crotis took his people and headed to the port to meet the fleet from the east.
The moment he arrived at the port, he was extremely shocked by the large ship in the distance!
He had never seen those huge ships in his life!
"There are such big ships in the world! There are so many more!" Crotis was horrified.
Zhang Beichen met him soon. He communicated with Crotis in fluent local language and learned his identity. Zhang Beichen invited him on board the ship for a visit.
When Crotis came to the ship, his world view was refreshed again!
On this Daqi treasure ship, it can actually accommodate thousands of people. It also has huge warehouses and weapons called artillery. It can actually grow vegetables and raise pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks and fish!
The dazzling array of goods, beautiful oriental porcelain, luxurious silks, swords made of fine iron, jewelry from the East, etc., made him dizzy and unable to leave!
He couldn't help but sigh: "Even the Pharaoh's palace does not have so many treasures! There is no such treasure ship either!"
Zhang Beichen smiled and said: "If Ptolemy XII is willing to trade with Da Qi, we will continuously bring porcelain, silk and various treasures from the East!"
"I think Pharaoh will definitely agree!" Crotis said, "Please bring the messenger with me to the royal city to meet Pharaoh."
"Okay!" Zhang Beichen immediately took his personal guards and prepared to go to the royal city with Crotis.
…
After getting off the ship and returning to his residence, Crotis was still envious of this fleet.
"If I have such a fleet, I will roam the sea, and even the Roman Republic will be afraid of my edge!"
At this time, Rome was still a republic and had not yet become the Roman Empire.
The founding ancestor of the Ptolemaic Dynasty was originally a general under Alexander. He was granted the title here and established the Ptolemaic Dynasty.
Therefore, the Ptolemaic dynasty has always regarded the powerful Roman Republic as its suzerain state.
This time and space has some deviations from the time and space history that Zhang Beichen is familiar with. He has gotten used to it. After all, there is still mysterious power in this world, which is naturally different from the original time and space.
"The prince likes this fleet very much?" the confidant asked.
"It's just a boat." Crotis said meaningfully.
…
Zhang Beichen followed Crotis all the way to the royal city of the Ptolemaic Dynasty.
When they arrived at the royal city, Crotis arranged a residence for the envoys and told them to wait for the Pharaoh's audience.
[You have been waiting in the royal city for half a month, and Pharaoh has not received you. 】
"Why doesn't this Pharaoh receive us?" The adjutant was anxious, "The fleet is parked in the port and consumes a lot of money and food every day!"
Zhang Beichen didn't know the reason, so he sent someone out to find out the news.
[After spending money, you finally learned that Pharaoh Olet was suddenly seriously ill. Everyone in the palace was worried about the succession to the throne, so Pharaoh did not receive you. 】
"There is no other way, just keep waiting." Zhang Beichen is also paying attention to the succession of the Ptolemaic dynasty, because it is related to whether business can continue.
The Ptolemaic dynasty was a good trading node, from where goods could be shipped to Western countries.
…
Inside the palace of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Ptolemy XII, Pharaoh Olet, lies in bed, with his daughter Cleopatra and son Clotius serving beside him.
Pharaoh Olet also called many elders of the dynasty this time to announce his funeral.
He spoke with difficulty: "The next pharaoh will be my son Clotis and my daughter Cleopatra!"
"Cleopatra, you must marry Crotis and govern this kingdom together."
Cleopatra looked at her half-brother Crotis.
Marriage between close relatives is a tradition among the royal family, in order to ensure the purity of the bloodline.
But Cleopatra was not willing to marry Crotis because she knew very well that although this brother was handsome, he was very greedy and cunning.
If I marry him, I will definitely become his plaything and puppet.
"Yes!" Everyone had different thoughts when they heard him announce his will.
…
[A few days later, Pharaoh Olet died and was buried in the pyramid according to etiquette. 】
Zhang Beichen also learned that it was his son and daughter who succeeded the pharaoh.
Although Cleopatra also had a claim to the throne, she would primarily be present as queen.
The two have not yet consummated their marriage, so the person who presides over the important affairs now and holds the Pharaoh's scepter is Crotis.
…
In the palace, Crotis had already put on the Pharaoh's crown and held the Pharaoh's scepter.
"Dear sister, the wedding date has been set, and we will get married in one month." Crotis looked at his sister with burning eyes.
Cleopatra was the most beautiful woman in the entire Ptolemaic dynasty! Who wouldn't want it?
Now, both power and beauty will be in his hands. At this moment, Crotis's ambition is extremely expanded.
Cleopatra didn't say anything. She retreated silently, but felt uneasy in her heart.
She is not a person who is willing to be controlled by others. Like her brother, she is also an ambitious person!
Then why can't the throne belong to her?
After Cleopatra withdrew, her subordinates reported the matter to Crotis: "Dear Pharaoh, the envoys of Daqi requested to meet with Pharaoh to discuss business matters."
"By the way, there is Daqi!" Crotis thought of the fleet he saw at the port!
"If these ships were mine, the Roman consuls would no longer be able to tell me what to do!" At this moment, Crotis already wanted to get that fleet!
"Everyone, how can I get Daqi's fleet?" Crotis asked his cronies.
The cronies immediately made suggestions and said: "The envoys from Da Qi will definitely not agree. You can pretend to do business with them first, and invite them ashore to host a banquet!"
"As long as they agree, we will immediately send soldiers to kill them! In this way, those treasure ships will be yours!"
"Okay! Well said!" Crotis was overjoyed. As long as he could get those ships, he didn't care about trade at all!
Besides, Daqi is who knows how many miles away from here. Even if they kill their envoy, they don’t know, let alone send troops to attack.
…
Crotis summoned the Daqi envoy in the palace.
Zhang Beichen and others finally entered the palace of the Ptolemaic Dynasty.
The architecture here is different from that in Daqi, which is mainly built with stone and wood. But here they prefer to use huge stones. Buildings made of huge stones carved or stacked can be seen everywhere in the palace.
When he met Crotis again, Zhang Beichen found that he was completely different.
At this time, Crotis was wearing a jeweled crown, a pharaoh's robe, and holding a scepter, with a light called ambition shining in his eyes.
"Zhang Beichen, envoy of Da Qi, has met Pharaoh." Zhang Beichen said while standing without saluting.
Seeing that he was not polite, Crotis was a little dissatisfied, but thinking of seizing his fleet, he suppressed his dissatisfaction, pretended to be enthusiastic, and said: "Thank you for your hard work, envoy. These days, the king has to deal with affairs in the palace, so I am neglecting him." The messenger doesn't mind."
[You made a request for trade to Pharaoh, and Pharaoh readily agreed, and claimed to hold a grand banquet to entertain guests from the east. 】
…
When we returned to our residence, the envoys who were accompanying us were all overjoyed: "Pharaoh agreed to our trade request, and our mission has been completed!"
Zhang Beichen said: "Don't be too happy too early. It turns out that this matter is not that simple?"
"Sir, are you worried that there is fraud?" the subordinate asked.
Zhang Beichen analyzed: "Although Crotis allowed our ship to dock at the port, he refused to let our ship dock. This man has greedy eyes, but he is extremely generous. If something goes wrong, there must be a monster."
"Send the order, let the soldiers stay on the ship and not get off the ship at will! All follow the original command!"
"yes!"
Not long after Zhang Beichen's order was delivered, someone reported: "Sir, someone is here to visit."
"Who?" Zhang Beichen asked.
"It's someone from the palace, but he refused to reveal his identity. He only said that the matter was urgent."
"Then let's meet." Zhang Beichen arranged a secret room to meet this person.
The visitor wrapped her whole body in a large white robe. When she saw Zhang Beichen, she took off her face scarf.
Zhang Beichen saw a face with three-dimensional and exquisite facial features, like a goddess appearing in front of him.
Even though Zhang Beichen was used to seeing beautiful women, he still felt his eyes light up.
"Who is your Excellency?" Zhang Beichen asked the other party.
