"I am Cleopatra, the daughter of Pharaoh Olet." the other party said.
"It turns out to be Her Royal Highness the Queen." Zhang Beichen also learned about her. Before his death, Pharaoh Olet asked her to marry his brother and jointly govern the Ptolemaic Dynasty.
"Excuse me, what is your purpose here, Your Majesty?" Zhang Beichen asked.
Cleopatra said: "Messenger of Daqi, I am here to tell you that Crotis wants to murder you all at the banquet and seize your merchant ships!"
She thought Zhang Beichen would be very surprised, but as if Zhang Beichen had expected it, he was not surprised at all. Instead, he asked, "Why did the Queen tell us this news?"
Cleopatra hesitated, and Zhang Beichen said: "Queen, don't worry, I will never reveal our conversation. We in Daqi attach great importance to integrity."
Cleopatra then said: "I want to use your power to leave the royal city."
Although she didn't say much, Zhang Beichen was no longer surprised by this kind of struggle for the throne. After thinking about it for a moment, he knew that she must have a conflict of interest with Crotis and was unwilling to be controlled by the other party, so she wanted to leave. .
"We do not want to interfere in the internal affairs of the Ptolemaic dynasty." Zhang Beichen said.
Cleopatra's eyes suddenly became dark. The reason why she took the risk to report the news was that she hoped to leave with the power of these Daqi people.
Now the royal city is full of Crotis' people, and the royal city is under his strict control. Only Daqi people can enter and exit the royal city freely.
Cleopatra was about to leave, but Zhang Beichen added: "Your Royal Highness, we, the King of Qi, know how to repay your kindness. If things are really as you said, we will repay your kindness."
…
Cleopatra left, and Zhang Beichen immediately found someone to make preparations.
"The crew are not allowed to disembark and are ready to fight at any time." Zhang Beichen said, "As for the palace, those who follow me must be soldiers from the seventh realm or above!"
"yes!"
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[Clotius repeatedly invited the entire crew of the ship to the banquet, but you refused. In desperation, he invites you and his cronies to the banquet. 】
Crotis thought very clearly that as long as he controlled Zhang Beichen and his cronies, and then deceived or threatened other crew members, he could still get those treasure ships and the treasures on them!
[You and dozens of your cronies go to the palace for a banquet. 】
At the banquet, Crotis was very enthusiastic and even found a group of beauties to play music and dance, and kept urging them to drink.
Zhang Beichen and his cronies paid great attention to the fact that as Zhang Beichen was in the holy realm, ordinary poisonous wine was of no use to him.
The cronies also try to drink less and stay in shape.
When everyone pretended to be drunk, Clotis finally couldn't sit still and said to Zhang Beichen: "Messenger of Da Qi, I want to buy your merchant ship. What do you think?"
Zhang Beichen said: "Our merchant ships belong to our Da Qi emperor and cannot be bought or sold!"
Crotis smiled and said: "When it comes to me, Ptolemy, it belongs to me!"
As he spoke, he threw a piece of gold to Zhang Beichen and said, "I have bought all your ships!"
"You can live here well until I receive the goods!"
With that said, he asked the soldiers to take down Zhang Beichen and others.
Zhang Beichen sneered: "Claudius, you really covet our fleet!"
"How dare you speak to me like this? I want you to witness the torture of my Ptolemaic dynasty!" Clotis was fed up with being polite to Zhang Beichen and others.
"Haha." Zhang Beichen laughed and said: "Claudius, our Daqi has a saying that anyone who offends our Daqi will be punished no matter how far away he is!"
"You will pay the price for today's decision!"
"Catch them yet!" Clotis shouted loudly.
The soldiers surrounded them, and their cronies immediately fought with them. Zhang Beichen sent everyone around him flying.
"Holy realm?" Crotis was shocked.
Zhang Beichen wanted to kill Crotis directly, but a powerful restriction appeared on his pharaoh's staff to block him.
At this time, several more priests from the Ptolemaic dynasty appeared, and they all carried the aura of the holy realm.
Zhang Beichen knew that the pharaoh who killed the opponent in the palace was reluctant, so he led his people to break out.
[After a fierce fight, you finally break out! 】
"Stupid, we must catch them. Send troops to the port quickly. We can't let them escape. The fleet must belong to me!" Clotis immediately ordered.
…
In the palace, Cleopatra had been paying attention to the banquet.
Seeing the chaos at the banquet, she immediately became nervous.
At this time, someone sent her a message: "Her Royal Highness, please leave together."
"Are you a member of the Daqi envoy Zhang Beichen?" Cleopatra asked.
"Exactly."
Cleopatra was a little hesitant. If she was caught leaving at this time, wouldn't it just give Clotis a handle?
But if he didn’t leave now, he would never be able to escape his control after marrying Crotis!
After a few seconds, she made a decision: "Okay, I'll leave with you!"
Cleopatra also had a group of cronies in the palace. She and her cronies followed Daqi's people to rush out of the palace, rush out of the royal city, and head to the port.
[Pharaoh’s army pursues you all the way, but you flee all the way to the port. 】
The Pharaoh's army pursued them here, but Daqi's crew had already received the order. They bombarded the port and easily took control of the port, allowing Zhang Beichen and Cleopatra to board the ship.
Pharaoh's army did not dare to approach the sea at all, and could only watch the fleet leave.
Seeing Daqi's fleet, Cleopatra realized how powerful Daqi was!
Then what kind of country can actually have such a powerful fleet! The people on the fleet and this fleet alone are like a mobile maritime fortress!
In this era, it is simply unthinkable! But it actually appeared!
…
In the cabin, Zhang Beichen looked at Cleopatra and asked: "Her Royal Highness, what are your plans next?"
Cleopatra said: "I wish Your Majesty would send me to another city in Ptolemy, where I have my trusted advisors."
"Okay." Zhang Beichen did not refuse.
Instead, Cleopatra asked: "Do you plan to return to Daqi next?"
"Of course not!" Zhang Beichen said, "Clotius has committed a serious crime against us, and Daqi will definitely punish him! Otherwise, no one in the coastal countries will dare to covet the treasures of my Daqi fleet!"
Cleopatra said: "Daqi should be a very powerful country, but it is too far away from here. Our Ptolemaic dynasty is not weak. After all, you only have tens of thousands of soldiers. If you want to fight Crotis , still too weak."
"The queen doesn't need to worry about this, I have my own way." Zhang Beichen said.
He has also inspected the combat effectiveness of the Ptolemaic Dynasty's army these days. Compared with the soldiers of Daqi, no matter the personal quality, equipment or the collective quality of the army, they are much worse!
As long as the plan is right, Zhang Beichen would dare to attack the royal city with just the thirty thousand soldiers in the fleet!
…
Cleopatra lived on the boat like this. After all, she was a girl, full of curiosity about all new things.
So, she began to visit everything on the ship, and the more she looked, the more curious she became. She even chased after Zhang Beichen and asked everything about the great eastern country.
She found that this Daqi man was very knowledgeable. Astronomy, geography, art of war, articles, there seems to be nothing he doesn’t understand!
Even the most ordinary thing like cooking seems to be an art in his hands!
Zhang Beichen seemed to be full of mystery, making her want to find out.
"How many times the territory of Daqi is the territory of Ptolemy?"
"Can Daqi be stronger than Rome?"
"How did you build such a big ship?"
"These clothes are so beautiful..."
Cleopatra worked as Zhang Beichen's attendant on the ship for more than a month. The fleet arrived at another port in the Ptolemaic Dynasty, where she would disembark.
"Zhang Beichen, will we meet again in the future?" Cleopatra's expression was filled with reluctance. Unlike the women in Daqi, she expressed her emotions more directly.
"There is a chance." Zhang Beichen said.
He took out a musket, handed it to Cleopatra, and said, "This is a musket I made with my own hands. I give it to you as a gift. You can also protect yourself if necessary."
"Thank you." Cleopatra took the gift, then hugged Zhang Beichen. After a few seconds, she stood up, smiled brightly, and said, "Next time we meet, I will definitely become a real queen! "
"I wish you can fulfill your wish!" Zhang Beichen blessed.
Zhang Beichen watched Cleopatra pull off the boat. Behind him, his subordinates asked: "Prime Minister, are you just letting her go like this?"
Zhang Beichen thought for a moment and said, "Send a few elites to follow her secretly. Remember, you must protect her safety."
Cleopatra, as the legitimate heir to the Ptolemaic dynasty, had a greater purpose.
Since the current Pharaoh Crotis is disobedient, then replace him with an obedient one! Cleopatra is the best candidate.
…
[Your fleet is temporarily docked at the beach and begins preparations for war. 】
Zhang Beichen has already planned to attack the Ptolemaic Dynasty and kill Pharaoh Crotis! He is now sending scouts to understand the terrain of the offensive route and the status of the defense.
…
On the other side, Cleopatra got off the boat and came to the noble territory loyal to her with her cronies.
"Her Royal Highness, the Pharaoh has now ordered that you be wanted, and those military generals who once swore allegiance to you have also turned to the Pharaoh." The noble said helplessly.
After Crotis took power, all the useless generals turned to him.
"Do we not even have a usable army on hand?" Cleopatra asked.
"Unfortunately, no more."
Cleopatra was a little desperate. Without an army, what else could she use to resist?
"Just wait and see, I'll contact them personally!" Cleopatra could only do this.
Cleopatra contacted some generals who had previously declared allegiance to her, trying to gain their support. However, these people not only failed to support her, but also informed the Pharaoh of her whereabouts, and Crotis sent an army to capture her.
Cleopatra was forced to flee.
At this time, another major event happened in the Ptolemaic Dynasty.
[Caesar, the consul of the Roman Republic, led his army to pursue Pompey, the leader of the hostile forces, to Ptolemaic territory. 】
The Roman Republic was the absolute overlord of the West at this time, and its army conquered the Western countries.
The consul was the highest official of the Roman Republic.
Pompey once competed with Caesar for the position of consul. After his failure, he led his troops to rebel. However, he was unable to defeat Caesar and was pursued here.
…
Pompey came to the Ptolemaic city and asked Pharaoh Clotius for help.
"Clotius, if you are willing to help me resist Caesar, I will definitely reward you when I return to Rome!" Pompey drew a pie for Crotis, but he underestimated Crotis' greed.
"Helping Pompey will inevitably arouse Caesar's wrath. How can the Ptolemaic dynasty be Caesar's opponent?" Crotis thought, "It would be better to capture Pompey, annex his army, and send him to Caesar. achievement!"
He ordered Pompey to be captured and handed over to Caesar.
…
Among a group of mighty cavalry, a man in armor rode a war horse and was at the front of the group. Before him, Pompey was bound and kneeling.
This man is none other than Caesar, the consul of the Roman Republic, who intimidates the Western countries.
"Caesar, I don't want to go against you. It's all the people in the Senate who instigated me!" Pompey tried to beg for mercy.
However, Caesar looked cold and said: "Whoever betrays me, die!"
After saying this, Caesar raised his sword and chopped off Pompey's head with one blow.
He said to Clotis's envoy: "Clotius has done well, and Rome will give him the reward he deserves!"
"Thank you, sir!"
…
Ptolemaic Dynasty, in a small city.
Cleopatra and her cronies hid here, and she also learned what was happening in the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Clotius offered Pompey and gained Caesar's trust. Caesar would declare him Pharaoh in the name of the Roman Republic and grant rewards!
"Queen, now we only have one chance!" the confidant persuaded, "If we can get Caesar's support and rely on his Roman army, Crotis will have to recognize your status!"
"It's even possible for you to become a real pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty!"
Cleopatra was silent for a long time.
Until night, she looked at the night sky and the direction of the east, and couldn't help but shed two lines of tears.
"It's a pity that Daqi is too far away. In order to survive, I will have to make such a decision..."
Wiping away her tears, Cleopatra stood up and said to her cronies: "Let's go to Caesar's camp, I want to see him!"
…
"She is going to the Roman army's camp?" The master sent by Zhang Beichen noticed Cleopatra's movements.
"Go and report to your lord!"
One of them quickly left and headed to the beach to report the news.
"Cleopatra is going to find the Romans?" Zhang Beichen thought, "She wants to seek help from the Roman army and win the throne!"
"No, no matter whether she succeeds or not, once Rome intervenes in the affairs of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, our business with Daqi will be completely shelved." Zhang Beichen said.
