"When I arrive in Cairo, I will definitely make suggestions to your governor!
I think he will definitely agree with my concept!"
After Jérôme Bonaparte's speech ended, Mohammed Sai's face showed a touch of joy, and his eyes also showed full of gratitude.
For Muhammad at this moment, no song was more beautiful than the speech of Jerome Bonaparte, and no monarch was more amiable than Jerome Bonaparte.
As a rear admiral stationed in the port of Alexandria, Mohammed Sai often felt ashamed that he only had three poor and backward ships at his disposal.
Not to mention maintaining the security of Alexandria Port, such a ship is powerless even if it is used to attack pirates who are slightly farther away.
Therefore, Mohammed Sai often made suggestions to Governor Said in Cairo on building the Egyptian navy.
However, after entering the Cairo palace, Muhammad Sai's repeated suggestions disappeared.
Governor Said had no idea of revitalizing the navy. He spent all his energy on eating, drinking and having fun.
After experiencing failure after failure, Muhammad Sai also understood Governor Said's attitude.
Perhaps in Governor Said's mind, the Alexandria Navy, which has no need for expeditions, only needs to maintain its current size.
Originally, Mohammed Sai had given up his struggle. Unexpectedly, the arrival of the French Emperor brought a ray of light to Mohammed Sai's gray life.
If His Majesty the Emperor of a foreign country made this suggestion to the Governor, I think the Governor would consider it carefully!
Muhammad Sai could not help but secretly say something.
Mohammed Sai, who had the dream of reviving the navy in Alexandria, immediately bent over and flattered Jerome Bonaparte in flattering words, "Your Majesty, on behalf of all members of the navy in Alexandria, thank you for your support of Alexandria.
Port Navy’s concern!”
"The French Empire and Egypt are the most friendly friends and partners. I feel that as a friend, I should give some friendly reminders to your governor!" Jerome Bonaparte showed a kind smile on his face, like a close friend.
Like friends, "As the gateway to Egypt, Alexandria should not only have a navy of several digits!"
And your ships should not be just backward wooden ships, only iron-clad ships can give Alexandria the ability to protect itself!"
"Your Majesty, you are right!" Mohammed Sai agreed.
Then, Jérôme Bonaparte inquired in detail about the specific configuration of the navy in Alexandria port.
From the mouth of Mahomet Sai, Jérôme Bonaparte learned that the only three wooden warships remaining in the port of Alexandria were products from the period when Thiers was prime minister.
At that time, Thiers (1840), in order to enhance France's international status, chose to join forces with Mohammed Ali to launch a limited war against the Ottoman Empire and Britain.
Considering that Muhammad Ali's navy was weak, in order to show France's support for Muhammad Ali, Thiers chose to hand over a group of warships to Ali for use, which means that the distance between these three ships was at least
What has passed 20 years ago is more likely to be the product of 30 years.
In this era where it needs to be updated every five years, the fleet at Alexandria Port is simply an antique among antiques.
Not to mention today's Egyptian warships compared with the Ottoman Empire, even the Greek Kingdom can now defy them in the navy.
"I didn't expect that the fleet that could compete with the Ottoman Empire would now end up in this situation!" Jerome Bonaparte hissed.
Although Mohammed Sai was also aware of the culprits that led to the decline of the Egyptian Navy, he did not dare to imitate Jerome Bonaparte and speak freely. He just smiled awkwardly.
When the ironclad "Marseille" sailed into the port of Alexandria, both the laborers working at the port and the sailors wandering around the port looking for fun all set their sights on the ironclad ship sailing into the port.
For them, it had been a long time since such a majestic ship had arrived at Alexandria Port, and the people on the shore were very curious about the guests on the ship.
After a while, the ironclad ship approached the coast and docked steadily at a free location.
Under the curious gaze of everyone on the shore, Jérôme, Bonaparte and Frederic Bonaparte, accompanied by Brunet and Mohammed Sai, boarded the steam platform.
The steam platform began to slowly lower, and soon Jerome Bonaparte and others were placed in the port of Alexandria.
Jérôme Bonaparte, who walked down from the platform, looked at this city with a mixture of Arab and Turkic styles from a distance, and his eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of admiration.
The ancient Egyptian civilization that originated from its own land has long since disappeared in the long river of history, and today's Egypt has long been completely transformed by Arab culture.
Except for those who specialize in historical research, I am afraid that not many people in this era know about Egypt's glorious past. Their only memory is that of colonization by the Ottoman Empire.
Thinking of this, Jerome Bonaparte couldn't help but sigh at Egypt's tragic past.
Even France, which once became a province of the Roman Empire, still retains some traces of Gallic culture.
However, in Egypt, apart from the pyramids, there is no trace left of ancient Egypt.
Just when Jerome Bonaparte was lamenting the history of Egypt, Mohammed Sai, who was standing by, invited Jerome Bonaparte to visit his mansion.
"Your Majesty, please allow me to boldly invite you to my humble residence!"
"This is not good!" Jerome Bonaparte said reservedly, "I should go to Cairo as soon as possible!"
"Your Majesty, I will arrange a ship for you to go to Cairo tomorrow!" Mohammed Sai quickly said to Jerome Bonaparte, "You only need to rest here for one day!"
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! After Jerome Bonaparte thought for a moment, he turned his attention to Frederic Bonaparte, "Frederich, are you planning to leave today?
It’s still tomorrow!”
"Tomorrow!" Friedrich replied to Jerome Bonaparte.
"Okay! Then excuse me!" Jérôme Bonaparte said politely to Mahomet Sai.
"It is an honor for me!" Mahomet Sai responded joyfully to Jérôme Bonaparte.
Under the arrangement of Mohammed Sai, Jérôme Bonaparte and Friedrich Bonaparte lived in the mansion of Mohammed Sai.
Even though the fleet controlled by Muhammad Sai was broken and small, his own mansion was seriously inconsistent with the fleet he controlled.
Looking at the entire Alexandria, Mohammed Sai's mansion is also among the best.
The entire mansion is located in the southeast of Alexandria, covering an area of about 20 hectares. It includes three Western-style lofts and an Arabic-style onion building. They are located in the four directions of southeast, south, north, and between buildings.
It is connected by a porch made of red bricks.
In the open space in the middle of the four houses, there is also a mosque and fountain.
For Egypt, a country suffering from drought and little rainfall, building a fountain with water flowing all year round is really a luxury.
Under the guidance of Mahomet Sai, Jérôme Bonaparte and Friedrich Bonaparte moved into one of the rooms.
Later, Mohammed Sai led several of his wives to salute Jérôme Bonaparte and Frederic Bonaparte.
Each wife was wearing a black robe and a black headscarf on her head, making her whole person seem to blend into the darkness.
Jérôme Bonaparte nodded slightly to the wives of Mohammed Sayy out of courtesy. After Mohammed Sayy and his wives left, Friedrich curiously asked Jérôme Bonaparte
bar.
"Dad! Why does Mr. Mohammed Sai have so many wives? Why do their wives dress like that!"
"This has something to do with their beliefs!"
Jérôme Bonaparte told Friedrich Bonaparte roughly why.
Friedrich Bonaparte was thoughtful. After a while, Friedrich said to Jerome Bonaparte, "Father, I seem to understand why they are not as strong as us!"
"Tell me about it!" Jerome Bonaparte encouraged Frederick.
"Because their beliefs do not allow them to make changes like France, that's why they fall behind France!"
"Well! I'm very happy that you can have such an understanding!" Jerome Bonaparte showed a pleased smile on his lips.
To know the truth, it is better to read thousands of books than to travel thousands of miles!
What the ancients said were not words that deceived him.
Although Friedrich's view of Egypt is relatively one-sided, considering that Friedrich is less than 5 years old, having such an understanding is far beyond the normal level.
If Frederick could continue to perform, then Jerome Bonaparte would not need to worry about the French Empire a hundred years later.
Friedrich Bonaparte, encouraged by Jérôme Bonaparte, held his head high and looked like a proud rooster.
Then, Jérôme Bonaparte changed the subject and continued, "However, your acquaintance just now was still too brief!
The reason why Egypt is inferior to France, in addition to their own religious issues, also has a lot to do with their geographical environment and climate!"
"Geographical environment? Climate?" Friedrich looked puzzled.
When Frederick entered the port of Alexandria, he did not feel that the climate in Egypt was so harsh.
As everyone knows, the climate in Alexandria Port is already the best in Egypt.
"You will know when you really see the whole country!" Jérôme Bonaparte did not tell the answer directly. He wanted Friedrich to see the face of Egypt with his own eyes.