Zhu Quan could not give in.
When I come here, my identity is not the Ming vassal king, and I am not representing myself. My identity is the Ming Governor of Africa, and I am representing the Ming Dynasty.
Being timid is not the style of Ming Dynasty!
If Ming Dynasty doesn't take the initiative to provoke you, it will be a blessing from Allah and God. If you want to provoke Ming Dynasty, then try to see if your gods are more powerful than Ming Dynasty's heavenly soldiers and generals!
Antib looked at Zhu Quan. Although he had followed the Ming Dynasty, it was the first time he had seen the majesty of the Ming Dynasty. Outside the capital of another country and surrounded by three thousand troops, he did not restrain himself at all. On the contrary, he Arrogant enough to take action at any time.
Looking at these Ming soldiers, they all showed no fear, but were eager to try and fight.
Is this the tyranny of Ming Dynasty?
Even if there are fewer people against more people, you are not afraid to fight. Even if the force is weak and the enemy is strong, do you still dare to fight?
But, is this the bravery of a reckless man or the stupidity of a reckless man?
Amina looked at this scene in surprise and tugged on her father Renebo's clothes with some fear: "Father, why do they still have the courage to face so many enemies and so many spears? Aren't they afraid of the ferocious and bloody attacks?" Death?"
Renebo couldn't understand either. These people were like madmen, but madmen should also be intelligent and crazy. He had participated in the training of the Mamluks and knew what a good location was, when to attack, when to retreat, and when to retreat. Shou.
When an army fights, if there is a city to rely on, it is okay to be besieged. But in this wild plain, being besieged from all sides, with more people and fewer people, is a sure way to death.
Once the battle begins, it is inevitable that the Ming army will be slaughtered.
But here's the weird thing. The Ming Dynasty's army didn't seem to care at all when faced with the encirclement. Instead, it felt like I was surrounding them. Their eyes were like looking at a group of lambs without any resistance.
"This is not normal Amina, not normal at all. My father cannot understand the current situation and what the people in front of him are thinking."
Renebo sighed, full of doubts.
Zhu Quan's sharp and firm eyes looked through his visor at Nowruz Hafiz, who was motionless, and asked Antib to translate: "If you don't intend to fight, then let your king Faraj come out. "
Nowruz Hafiz is Faraj's son-in-law. Looking at the tough Ming Dynasty envoy, he took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "You can negotiate if you want, but you can only enter the city with a maximum of five people, and you can negotiate at the same time. Bring out your weapons."
Zhu Quan took off his visor and looked at Nowruz Hafiz and smiled: "For the Ming Dynasty, only the emperor of the Ming Dynasty can make the sergeants take off their armor and put down their weapons. I can bring four people into Rome, but I want us to put down Weapons, haha, are you so afraid of Ming Dynasty?"
After listening to Tongshi's translation, Nowruz Hafiz thought for a while that five people couldn't make a difference, so what if they brought some weapons, so he agreed: "Okay, five people will enter the city."
Zhu Quan looked at Yang Shan and Zhou Yihu: "Listen outside. If there are more than five blasts, attack the city. If there are less than five blasts, stay where you are."
Yang Shan became nervous: "Your Majesty, this is too risky. Farage is not a completely reliable person, not to mention that he has failed and been kicked off the stage before. This person is very sensitive, and he also needs to establish his authority. If it is too much Weakness is not conducive to his position..."
Two tough people are not easy to negotiate, and if the negotiation breaks down, the table may be overturned.
Zhou Yihu also advised: "Five people are really too few. Bring at least fifty people to prepare for unexpected events."
Zhu Quan sneered: "Fifty? Don't you think too highly of them? Keshan, Jiang Wu, Chu Siyuan, Zhou Hai, follow me into the city and bring more good guys with you."
Keshan, Jiang Wu and others did not object, but hung more grenades on their waists. Zhou Hai was more ruthless and directly carried a wooden box, which contained eight gunpowder shells for the Crouching Tiger Cannon.
This thing can be thrown away if it is lit, but it is not suitable for close range unless you are prepared...
Five people entered the city.
Latib is not a human being, he is a general manager, so naturally he needs to be followed, not to mention that this person does not have any equipment.
, Nowruz Hafiz did not object.
Entering the city of Rome, Zhu Quan saw buildings that were completely different from the Ming style. The buildings here had a Christian flavor everywhere, whether it was the houses on both sides of the road or the tall churches.
The city is not very lively. Although there are people coming and going, the popularity is not outstanding, but it seems quite cold.
Zhu Quan looked at Latib: "This is really Cairo, the capital of the Mamluk Dynasty. How come it can't even compare to Kaifeng City of the Ming Dynasty?"
Latib didn't know what the Ming Dynasty's Kaifeng City looked like, but he patiently explained: "Dear Governor, a hundred years ago, the Mamluk dynasty was still strong and undefeatable, but more and more Mamluks Officers occupied the land and used it as their foundation, passing it on from generation to generation. The farmers here lost a lot of land and instead suffered heavy taxes."
"Not only that, the Mamluk officers and the king not only want to deprive the people of their fields, but also want the people's rental tax, that's all. They also don't spend money to repair water conservancy. Many ditches are without water, and many rivers It is no longer smooth. Without water, the fields that cannot be irrigated begin to become barren. The oppressed people cannot survive and can only choose to fight."
Zhu Quan frowned.
At this moment, Zhu Quan finally realized and understood why Zhu Yunwen wanted to restrain land annexation, why he wanted to suppress the trend of annexation, and why he wanted to do everything possible to take back the vassal property.
Behind this, what is considered is the stability of the dynasty and the foundation.
In the past, Zhu Quan had some complaints and disapproval of Zhu Yunwen. After all, he took away his soldiers, his own fields, his own feudal country, and his own stable life.
But looking back now, Zhu Yunwen did nothing wrong. Everything he did was for the Ming Dynasty.
From this perspective, as an emperor, Zhu Yunwen was indeed a qualified monarch. If he had the ambition to sit in that position, he might not be as qualified as him.
The decline of the Mamluks proved the importance of leaving land to the people, and that the survival of the people was the foundation for the continuation and strength of the dynasty.
"Agriculture declined, and countless fields were uncultivated. The Mamluk kings and military officers could not benefit from the farmers, so they reached out to the merchants to obtain greater benefits by levying commercial taxes, and even forced Merchants must purchase goods from the dynasty at high prices. By the way, every time Adam and William's fleet enters the Red Sea from the Mediterranean, they need to pay a large tax to the Mamluks, it is said to be 30%."
"How many?"
Zhu Quan took a deep breath.
"Sancheng, you heard it right, great governor."
Latib said seriously.
Zhu Quan frowned. Thirty percent is almost three taxes and one tax. This can be said to be a luxury product in the Ming Dynasty, and it is almost the highest floating tax rate.
This is paying taxes to the court!
But here, it’s just a toll tax!
No wonder Venice was so eager and supportive of opening a river channel between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. Such a heavy tax was unacceptable to any merchant.
Latib continued: "The copperware, glass, paper, carpets, etc. here are still good. There are countless merchants in Cairo, Alexandria, Damascus and other places, and trade is frequent. But this was decades ago. , Today’s Mamluks can no longer collect much tax, and with the plague two years ago, many people died, the national treasury is empty, and financial constraints are a reality..."
Zhu Quan asked: "In that case, why haven't the Mamluks accepted Venice's conditions? Venice has plenty of money, and they are willing to pay and give benefits. What is the reason for the Mamluks' refusal?"
"Faith, the Mamluks' rejection of Venice was Allah's decision. In addition, maybe the Mamluk dynasty did not want to give up Alexandria. Once the Mediterranean and the Red Sea are connected, Alexandria will decline."
Latib explained.
Zhu Quan nodded.
The issue of faith is understandable. Even if you let Taishang Laojun and Sakyamuni stay together, they probably won't be able to reach an agreement. It's impossible to say that Taishang Laojun persuaded Sakyamuni to practice Buddhism.
Dan, Sakyamuni asked Taishang Laojun to shave his head. This is the same reason as Allah and God cannot talk well together.
The Kingdom of Cairo is magnificent and magnificent.
King Nasreddin Faraj saw the Ming Dynasty's envoy and stood there majestically, which was somewhat heroic.
Nowruz Hafiz saluted Faraj: "King, envoys from the Ming Dynasty have been brought. The leader is Zhu Quan, uncle of the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who claims to be the governor of Levia State."
Faraj waved his hand and told Hafiqi to step aside. He looked at Zhu Quan and others and laughed: "Levia State, when did officials from the Ming Dynasty appear? It is very far away from the Ming Dynasty. You should not come. Isn't it?"
Zhu Quan looked at Faraj. He had a long head, an oval face, a medium build, black wavy hair, and a golden thing on his head, which did not look like a crown.
He looked arrogant, as if he was something great.
Zhu Quan looked at Faraj and replied calmly: "The Ming Dynasty has an unparalleled fleet and naval officers across the world. Where we go is the emperor's will. I am not here to discuss the state of Levi with the Mamluks. It’s about discussing trade routes.”
Faraj shook his head: "The affairs of Levia are the affairs of our Mamluks. The Ming Dynasty is not from here, so why does it occupy this place and not leave? Do you still want to occupy this place and threaten me, the Mamluks?"
Zhu Quan stared at Faraj: "Why, you want to take care of Ming Dynasty's affairs in Levia State, haha, Faraj, do you know what you are talking about?"
Seeing Zhu Quan being so rude and calling him by his name, Faraj suddenly became angry: "Are you a rude person worthy of negotiating with me? Come on, arrest them!"
