Chapter 831 I just want the sea chart [please vote]
"If Your Excellency Hussein has any requests, it's okay to say so." Fang Jun said politely.
Hussein quickly stood up and said: "The long voyage of a merchant ship is full of risks. These are also what I expected. If the merchant ship and goods are lost, I can accept it. But... after being robbed by pirates
On the merchant ship, there was also my nephew... Before leaving, my brother asked me to take my nephew to the powerful and civilized Tang State to gain more experience. However, I made him fall into the hands of pirates. After returning to Medina,
There is no way to explain it to my brother. Therefore, I beg Your Excellency, the Marquis, if you can dispatch a warship to rescue my nephew?"
It turns out that he was robbed by pirates and came here to request troops...
Fang Jun pondered.
The navy's duty is to protect merchant ships, guard waterways, and ensure the normal conduct of maritime trade. If a merchant ship is robbed by pirates, the navy will naturally go to rescue it. This is an unshirkable responsibility.
But the premise is that the robbed caravan must be a merchant from the Tang Dynasty...
Given the current contempt for Wai Guoren among the people of the Tang Dynasty, even if Fang Jun wanted to send troops, he would definitely arouse criticism.
Why did the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty fight to death for the barbarians?
The Hu people are like leeks. Once they are cut, they will grow again. There will never be a shortage of Hu people coming to Datang for trade. What does it matter if a few die?
Seeing Fang Jun's hesitation, Hussein was not a fool and said quickly: "By Allah, if the Marquis can rescue my nephew, all the goods on the plundered merchant ships will be given to you.
As a thank you gift. You may not know that those merchant ships are full of gems and spices, which are priceless!"
Fang Jun suddenly sneered.
So what if it’s priceless?
Do you think I'm a fool? Using looted goods as a thank-you gift is a very clever plan! This bearded man has a lot of intentions, which really doesn't match his rugged appearance...
Seeing Fang Jun sneer, Hussein was a little embarrassed because he had obviously seen through his intention. He gritted his teeth and said: "In addition, all the remaining goods on the merchant ships will be given to you! As long as you can give it to me by then.
Food and water are all we need for our return trip, please be sure to agree to it, Your Majesty the Marquis!"
Pei Xingjian, who had just gone out for a walk, had already returned and stood silently in the lobby. At this time, after hearing Hussein's words, he suddenly became anxious and kept winking at Fang Jun!
When he went out just now, he found out that there were more than 50 merchant ships in the caravan of the Great Food Country. Half of them were robbed by pirates, and there were still more than 30 ships left! The merchants of the Great Food Country were the most wealthy, and they traded
Most of the goods are spices and gems, which are most popular among the nobles and aristocratic families of the Tang Dynasty.
If all these things are given to the navy, let alone annihilating pirates, it will be cost-effective to conquer a small country!
He kept winking, but Fang Jun just glanced at him and ignored him. Instead, he narrowed his eyes...
Fang Jun felt that Hussein was a little weird.
Just a nephew, so he took out all the goods on the merchant ship in order to get the navy to come to the rescue?
Based on Fang Jun's understanding of Arabs, this is a bit strange and unreasonable.
The greatest merchants in the ancient world were the Arab merchants. These people wore the cloak of God and recited the Quran, but they were the purest merchants who paid every penny and calculated profits to their bones. This is compared to the Jewish merchants.
Especially businessmen!
What is family love in front of them?
How much does it cost per pound?
What is particularly important is that Hussein came to the Tang Dynasty to trade when Arabia was expanding. He must have an extremely important mission. Whether it was to earn military expenses or if he had any ulterior secrets, how could he do everything for a nephew?
give up?
You must know that even if the navigation technology of the Arab merchant ships is extremely advanced, it will take two years to go back and forth just by relying on the monsoon!
Give up this opportunity and try again in two years?
Absolutely unreasonable.
Moreover, this bearded man has never drunk tea and has obviously not been to Tang Dynasty in recent years. However, he can speak fluent Chinese and is proficient in some difficult vocabulary. He has obviously put in a lot of hard work.
Could it be that... there are some incredible treasures among the merchant ships that were plundered by pirates?
Or some important person?
Or...is he the nephew he mentioned?
Fang Jun's mind was spinning rapidly, and he said in a dilemma: "This... my friend Hussein, it's not that I don't want to rescue your nephew for you, I admire you very much as an upright messenger of Allah.
But you have to know that the navy under my control is the private army of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Empire, and is not an ordinary army that protects waterways, so... I am very embarrassed by your request."
Hussein is not a particularly smart person, but he also heard the implication of Fang Jun's words. He only said that he was embarrassed, but did not refuse outright, so there must be room for change in the matter. Was it because his reward did not satisfy the other party?
Hussein felt very unhappy.
This young Tang aristocrat is really too greedy!
The fleet on his trip carried a large amount of gems and spices. He originally wanted to trade something in the Tang Dynasty, but a pirate robbery happened unexpectedly. He had no choice but to give these gems and spices to Fang Jun in exchange for him sending troops to rescue him.
My nephew, even the deal proposed by the Emperor of Tang Dynasty had to be reluctantly given up.
But even so, is the Marquis still dissatisfied?
Hussein was very anxious. It was not that he was reluctant to part with his wealth. No matter how much wealth he had, he could not buy his nephew's life! If his nephew died in the hands of pirates, he would have to be buried in the east far away from Allah...
Hussein could hardly imagine his own end.
But except for these merchant ships and goods, I really have nothing!
Hussein implored eagerly; "Dear Lord Marquis, please save my nephew with a kind belief! Now I don't have more wealth to repay, but as long as I return to Medina, I will definitely give you a lot."
Endless gems and spices will be shipped to the distant east in return, and you will receive the gratitude and respect of all Muslims!"
Fang Jun chuckled, do you care so much about your nephew?
That's good!
He smiled and said: "Dear Hussein, I have always been a warm and sincere person towards my friends. Therefore, I am willing to take the risk of being blamed by His Majesty the Emperor and send troops to rescue your nephew."
Hussein was overjoyed and almost cried with gratitude: "You are truly the most kind person I have ever seen. God will bless you!"
I don’t need your blessing from God, just give me some benefits...
Fang Jun curled his lips in disbelief: "But you know, although I am the highest officer of the Navy, I do not have the right to order my subordinates to fight, bleed or even lose their lives for a barbarian. Therefore, except for you,
In addition to all the precious stones and spices mentioned, I want one more thing."
Hussein automatically filtered the first half of Fang Jun's words, thinking that it was shameless for you to ask for benefits so obviously. He said with some astonishment: "What else do you want?"
Fang Jun said: "Hai Chart!"
"Chart?" Hussein suddenly looked confused.
Fang Jun nodded and said: "Yes, it is the sea map of the Tang Dynasty where your caravan came from Arabia. As long as you give me this thing, I will send troops immediately, otherwise, we will have an interview!"
Hussein was so angry that his face turned red!
Isn't this naked robbery? It's simply more shameless than pirates!
Why were Arab merchants able to carry out trade as far away as the Tang Dynasty, while merchants from the Tang Dynasty rarely traveled to the Arab world?
It's because the Arabs have nautical charts connecting the eastern and western oceans!
But this chart was obtained by countless Arab ancestors who sacrificed their lives. It is unknown how many servants of Allah were swallowed up by strong winds and huge waves, how many sailboats hit the rocks and sank in the sea far away from the land, and how many followers of Muhammad were buried in the fish.
belly, died at the hands of pirates...
Such a nautical chart is regarded as the most precious treasure of the Arabs. Only the most noble families can enjoy it, and with its guidance, they come to the distant east to conduct hugely profitable trade, bringing gems and spices from the Arab world.
Bring and transport precious silks and porcelain back to Arabia!
All Arab warriors regard it as a treasure. Even if the last person in the fleet dies, they will destroy the chart on the ship before they die!
How can you give away such a treasure?
If the Tang people had obtained the sea charts, they would have been able to cross the distant ocean and reach the Arab world! You know, simply comparing shipbuilding technology, the Tang people were more proficient than the Arabs!
Hussein immediately refused: "No! The sea chart is a token given by God to His believers. I will never hand it over to the hands of infidels."
Fang Jun was not surprised by his refusal. After all, the sea map represented huge interests. Once obtained by the Tang people, the monopoly of Arab merchants would disappear. The Tang people could directly go to Arabia to trade, and exquisite porcelain and gorgeous silks could be obtained.
Sweeping away most of the wealth of the Arab world!
He shrugged and said nonchalantly: "Then I can't help you."
Hussein's face turned red with anger, but his heart was extremely anxious.
The sea chart is the treasure of the Arabs, but my nephew is the treasure of his brother and the treasure of the entire Arab world. In the future, he will be the successor of the Caliph and will bear the glory of Muhammad and lead the entire Arab world.
To conquer all the pagans...
He was suddenly shocked. Why did this Marquis ask for the precious nautical chart from him?
Could it be that... he already knew the true identity of his nephew and expected that he would abandon the sea chart to save his nephew's life?
How is this possible! Even in Medina, the very few people who knew about this trip to the East did not know that they actually replaced their nephew's name, and did not know the existence of his nephew at all! How could Fang Jun, who was far away in the East, possibly
Do you know?
But, do we really want to keep the chart and give up our nephew?
Hussein's expression changed, he was confused and confused, and he was extremely entangled in his heart, unable to make a choice.
At this moment, there were footsteps outside the door, and Xue Rengui's loud voice rang out: "General Xue Rengui, please see the chief manager!"
Fang Jun didn't know what Xue Rengui was doing, but he didn't avoid Hussein and the other three, and said, "Come in!"
Xue Rengui strode into the lobby.
Well, there is also a person in his hand?
Fang Jun was stunned and asked: "What are you doing?"
Pei Xingjian's sharp eyes looked at the person being carried by Xue Rengui like a chicken. He looked carefully and exclaimed: "Guo Daifeng? What are you two doing?"
Xue Rengui was still full of anger, and as soon as he loosened his grip, he threw Guo Daifeng to the ground, causing Guo Daifeng to scream, but his bones seemed to be falling apart, and he couldn't stand up...
Xue Rengui's face was as steely as he knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "I am reporting to the general manager that I have violated military discipline and beaten my colleagues. I am willing to lead the military law and deal with it alone!"
Guo Daifeng finally breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, he could no longer care about the embarrassment. He rolled on the ground. He tried to get up and saluted but was unable to do so. Whenever he moved, he felt a sharp and bone-piercing pain. He didn't know how many bones were broken.
, his internal organs shifted a little, and he cried with tears streaming down his face: "The chief manager makes the decision for me..."
Fang Jun frowned and glanced at Guo Daifeng with disgust.
It's okay for a dignified seven-foot-tall man to be beaten, but to scream and scream so spinelessly is really a shame for a man!
He glanced at Guo Daifeng and said coldly: "If you have anything to say, stand up and say it! I, a soldier of the Tang Dynasty, can die standing up instead of living on his knees. How is it appropriate to cry pitifully and cry like this? What a waste!"
Guo Daifeng feels so wronged. Do you think I don't want to stand up?
But I can’t stand up!
Xue Rengui from Donkey Day was so cruel that his bones were broken!
He could only say sadly: "General Manager, my subordinates... my subordinates...can't stand up! Xue Rengui is cruel and unruly. He dealt cruelly to his colleagues and violated military discipline. He also asked the General Manager to show his head to the public as a warning."
Follow your example..."
He didn't even mention that it was because of his bad mouth that he received this severe beating. Instead, he bit Xue Rengui to death for violating military discipline by beating his colleagues. After he thought about it, he was Guo Xiaoke's son after all, and Xue Rengui was just Zhang Shigui's old friend.
In comparison, he is more important than Xue Rengui in every way, so Fang Jun should give himself a face, right?
But he didn't know Fang Jun's psychology at all.
Yes, Guo Xiaoke's son is naturally more important than Zhang Shigui's old friend, but where is the military discipline? How could Fang Jun protect you just because you are Guo Xiaoke's son? At least discuss the truth of the matter, the rights and wrongs! How could that be?
Can you blame Xue Rengui because of your crying? If so, there are many children from aristocratic families in the navy. Will anyone who conflicts with others in the future be brought out to discuss family background?
In this case, where is the military law and discipline?
More importantly, you have to understand your own weight as a human being!
What do you, Guo Daifeng, mean to Fang Jun?
What kind of existence is Xue Rengui in Fang Jun's eyes?
That is the world-famous general who fixed the Tianshan Mountains with three arrows and defeated Goryeo in white robes!
As long as you stand with Xue Rengui, Guo Daifeng will naturally and tragically become a passerby in Fang Jun's heart, okay...