Don't think that because the Mamluk dynasty ruled the world with cavalry, they didn't know how to build cities.
On the contrary, the Mamluk dynasty built many cities on the front line. Among these cities, there were many fortified cities that were truly easy to defend and difficult to attack. Just like the current Aleppo, it was said to be a city, but it was actually a fortress.
It is not that simple for the seven governors to take office. The first is the issue of troop distribution. The two in Mecca and Medina can bring two thousand troops, which is enough, because there are no decent enemies near them.
But Antioch and Aleppo, if they were allowed to bring only two thousand troops, it would be too few. Whether they could successfully accept the two fortified cities was still a question.
In the end, Zhu Biao decided to let Antioch and Aleppo each take 4,000 troops, Baiyunhu and the others take 3,000 each, and Mecca and Medina each take 2,000.
Originally, Han Du only planned to keep 10,000 navy troops, but under Zhu Biao's arrangement, there were a full 8,000 more.
Han Du only brought 50,000 navy troops out to sea this time. In just one move, a full 40% of them were left here. But since Zhu Biao made the decision, Han Du would not object.
Although the strength is reduced by less than half, there is not much danger on the way back, so there shouldn't be any problems.
Eighteen thousand naval troops are to be left behind, and there are a lot of supplies including gunpowder, artillery shells, revolvers, clothes and cotton, etc.
Moreover, each kind of material cannot be given randomly. It must be carefully calculated to calculate a reasonable number. Otherwise, Han Du will still need to escort Zhu Biao back to Beijing. If there is not enough gunpowder and shells, what if he is at sea?
What should you do if you encounter pirates?
Just recruiting 18,000 soldiers and various supplies took fifteen days.
During these fifteen days, Handu received another news from Memphis, and Faraij took the initiative to deliver the news to Handu.
Shi Si relayed: "Master Marquis, after Faraij captured the palace, he ordered the emir to continue to hunt down Belgouge. She fought with him again on some plain, and Belgouge was defeated miserably. Originally, he wanted to
He wanted to escape, but was betrayed by his emir, who captured him and gave him to Farahi.
Faraij did not give him a chance and directly ordered his execution. Faraaji now has complete control over the situation of the Mamluk dynasty. With the support of all the emirs, she will ascend the throne and declare herself the Egyptian Muslim
The Empress, with her image and name on the coins issued, ordered the Egyptian Muslims to pray for her during the Sunday service. She also invited His Highness and the Marquis to attend her coronation ceremony."
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After listening to Shi Si's report, Biao turned to look at Han Du curiously, and asked with a smile: "What do you think about this matter?"
Han Du's face was very gloomy, and he kept gritting his teeth and said nothing. It was not until Zhu Biao asked that he reluctantly said: "I'm afraid we all underestimated this slave girl. We didn't expect that she could calm down the situation in the Mamluk Dynasty so quickly.
, and also to ascend the throne again.”
"Yes, it is indeed a bit unexpected." Zhu Biao sighed and nodded.
Han Du looked fierce and gritted his teeth and said: "I knew I shouldn't have supported her in the first place. Now I feel that this woman is not simple. I even suspect that the timidity and submissiveness she showed when we were here were all fake."
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Zhu Biao neither agreed nor refuted this. After all, everything was guessed by Han Du, and no one knew what the facts were.
"At first I was thinking that she and Belgorge would continue to fight, but I didn't expect that Belgorge would be defeated so quickly. He is just a waste." Han Du felt a little angry in his heart.
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Maybe it was because he was defeated so badly here. One hundred thousand cavalry were almost wiped out. It was probably a huge blow to him. It is reasonable for him to be unable to recover.
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Han Du sighed helplessly and realized this. But regretting it now has no effect. Even Han Du can't stop Faraij from ascending to the throne again.
"I hope she can be a reclusive queen like we want, otherwise, our seven governor's mansions will be in danger."
Han Du said with some worry in his heart.
Zhu Biao also nodded with deep understanding. These lands originally belonged to the Mamluk dynasty. The people living on them were also Mamluks. They had been ruled by the Mamluk dynasty for more than a hundred years and had long been accustomed to it.
The Ming Dynasty had just arrived, and if there was no external intervention, they could still be made to obey. But if the Mamluk dynasty caused trouble, it would be very easy for the Mamluk dynasty to overthrow the rule of the Governor's Mansion here.
Han Du glanced toward the southwest, gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "She'd better not try to take advantage of us, otherwise I will definitely lead my troops to destroy the entire Mamluk dynasty."
Although Zhu Biao was nodding, he was dissatisfied with Han Du's words in his heart.
Why. Without a large army, it is not easy to defeat the Mamluk Dynasty with just the navy. Although the Ming Dynasty Navy is invincible, the opponent is not a fool. If they know that they can't be defeated at the sea, wouldn't they retreat to the land? And the Ming Dynasty water
Once the division goes ashore, its strength will be greatly reduced, and it will not be easy to defeat the Mamluk dynasty.
Suddenly, Zhu Biao thought of something, looked at Han Du teasingly, and asked: "By the way, how many times have I heard you praise Faraij. Is she really beautiful in your eyes?"
Han Du frowned, "Why do you ask this?"
When Zhu Biao saw that there was something going on, he frowned and asked quickly: "Just tell me, is it yes or no?"
Seeing that Zhu Biao said it solemnly, Han Du couldn't get rid of the matter by making a joke. So, he sighed: "Okay, I admit, she is indeed a beauty."
Zhu Biao was not angry, but laughed loudly and said in a low voice: "It seems that she is still intact. If you are interested, why not take her in? In this way, don't we not have to worry about her stabbing us in the back?"
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"Your Highness, what are you talking about?" Han Du frowned, "Even if this is really the case, then Your Highness should go. If she can give birth to a child for His Highness, that would be the best. In this Mamluk dynasty, even if
Illegitimate children also have the right to inherit. When the time comes, your Highness's son, with the support of the Ming Dynasty, will definitely become the next king of the Mamluk dynasty. By then, we will be able to take down the Mamluk dynasty without any effort!"
The more Han Du talked, the more excited he became. He even stretched out his right hand with five fingers spread out and grabbed a handful of the void, feeling that this was how it should be.
Zhu Biao was startled by Han Du's exaggerated behavior and trembled all over. He felt chills all over when he thought of Falagui. "Don't expect her eyes to be blue, like a ghost.
In your eyes, she is a beauty, but in Gu's eyes, she is no different from a female ghost, so you'd better put this idea aside."
Han Du recalled carefully that Faraij, a woman with blue eyes, red lips, and a fiery figure, did not expect that in Zhu Biao's eyes, she turned out to be a female ghost.
But that's right, the evil ghost in folklore just has a pair of blue eyes and a bloody mouth, so it's not much different from Faraij.
All joking aside, since Zhu Biao refused, Han Du would naturally not force him.
But no matter what, Handu couldn't lead his troops to the Memphis Palace and kill Faraij at this point.
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As for Faraij's invitation, neither Zhu Biao nor Han Du took it to heart. Without the protection of absolute strength, no one had any intention of going deep into the tiger's den.
Thirty warships were left with Baiyunhu, and Han Du took the remaining warships and merchant ships to escort Zhu Biao back.
Those who passed by Hurumos seemed to rest at the manor, mainly to give Fu Yong and others time to buy goods. They took the risk to follow him here, and it was right for them to wait for them.
After Fu Yong and others purchased a ship full of goods, Han Du led the navy and merchant ships to sail to the ocean.
This time, Handu directly aimed at Ceylon. However, when sailing on the sea, when there is no positioning, no matter how skillful the star-finding technique is or how accurate the chart is, errors will inevitably occur.
Handu aimed at Mount Ceylon, but finally landed at a place called Kochi. He received the news that the kingdom here was Guli, and Kochi was part of Guli. So Handu, under the guidance of the locals,
At the risk of turning back some distance, we set sail for Guli.
In Guli, the locals showed great welcome to the arrival of the Ming Dynasty fleet. At the invitation of the locals, Zhu Biao and Han Du also visited the local Buddhist temple.
"What, do you believe in Buddhism here?" Zhu Biao couldn't help but asked curiously when he saw the tall and exquisite Buddhist temple.
Han Du heard this and explained: "This is the real birthplace of Buddhism. How come there is no Buddhist temple? This is where Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty came to seek the true scriptures."
"He actually came here? Didn't it mean that Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty traveled a hundred and eighty thousand miles to learn Buddhist scriptures? I'm afraid it's not that far from the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Biao calculated in his mind. Even if it's from the capital to Nanyang, and then to
Although this place is tens of thousands of miles away, it is definitely not a hundred and eighty thousand miles away.
Zhu Biao had also read Journey to the West written by Han Du, so he was naturally deeply impressed by One Thousand Eight Thousand Miles.
Han Du rolled his eyes at Zhu Biao and said angrily: "Your Highness, that is just an exaggeration and cannot be taken seriously. However, Tang Xuanzang took a long detour and walked two or three thousand miles.
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Zhu Biao didn't investigate how Han Du knew it. Even if he said it casually, it sounded interesting, didn't it?
Seeing that Zhu Biao seemed interested in this, Han Du couldn't help but continue: "Has your highness heard of the Ancient Tea Horse Road?"
"The Ancient Tea Horse Road? Which road is this? Is there anything special about it?" Zhu Biao's curiosity was ignited by Han Du's words.