Li Chengqian was very generous to Elsa and Hashim, the troubled siblings.
As the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, Hashim was directly appointed as the governor of Canni, and he was also directly given the title of a fourth-grade general of virtue.
The casual official ranks with the words Huaihua and Guide in front were generally given to foreigners by the Tang Dynasty.
But it’s usually around level 5 or below.
Hashem is less than 18 years old, penniless, and the prince of a small country.
Li Chengqian directly gave him a fourth-grade official title, which seemed to take him very seriously.
The Turkic Special Qin Ashina Simo was treated like this. He was a powerful figure in the Turks and had many soldiers under his command.
Of course, it is also possible that Li Chengqian did not understand the situation along the Mediterranean coast and thought that it was a great country.
As for Elsa, Li Chengqian is more generous,
He directly gave her a princess dress, and also rewarded her with several boxes of silk and satin, as well as pearls, jade, gold and silver jewelry!
?Elsa happily asked a few sailors to help her carry her things into her cabin, and assigned her a few maids. Her life was more comfortable than before as a princess.
"Your Highness, you are generous enough!"
"But this is not in China. The little things we bring on board cannot withstand the rewards given by His Highness so many times!"
Li Chengqian waved his hand: "After all, he is the first royal family in this area to submit to the Tang Dynasty. This thing is nothing!"
"They haven't said they surrender yet, have they?"
Li Chengqian said: "Hashem accepts the appointment, which means he has surrendered!"
"Teacher, you also told them what happened to them. Given their current situation, besides surrendering to us, is there any other way to go?"
Su Chen nodded: "That's true!"
"It would be better if your highness's reward is larger. Maybe the two of them will be of great use in the future!"
The relationship between Elsa and her brother is a trivial matter. Li Chengqian and Su Chen just exchanged a few words and it was over.
Next, we need to discuss this military plan in detail.
Li Chengqian was also the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, so Su Chen thought it would be better to explain some things to him clearly.
"Teacher, how confident are you this time?"
Li Chengqian was still a little worried.
After all, it is the capital of the Great Food Empire.
Su Chen smiled and said: "It's hard to say whether we can capture Medina."
"But if nothing can be done, it's okay to retreat when it's safe!"
"Your Highness has personally tried the equipment of the Marines and knows their power."
"I'll bring a hot air balloon to raid the Marine formations,"
"should be no problem!"
Li Chengqian frowned and said, "Is your hot air balloon reliable? Don't fly with the wind like it did in China."
"Don't worry, these hot air balloons are all redesigned and equipped with sails,"
"And after many tests in Guanzhou, there is definitely no problem!"
Li Chengqian looked at the map and sighed: "The biggest shortcoming of our navy is that we cannot transport a large number of war horses."
"Look at this attack. It's only four hundred miles, and the distance our Tang Dynasty cavalry can advance in one day,"
"It's so troublesome now that the commander of the fleet has to personally collect several camels!"
"The Dashi Empire now controls such a large area, it's hard for us to make a big difference here!"
Su Chen smiled: "Your Highness, don't forget how long ago the navy was established!"
"As for His Highness saying that it's hard to achieve anything big, that's hard to say!"
Li Chengqian waved his hand: "Forget it, teacher, do what you can!"
"It's late at night, don't disturb the teacher's rest!"
After that, he went back to his room.
Li Chengqian is better at not interfering in military command!
Before Su Chen took a break, he wanted to know how Hashim was preparing.
Li Chengqian has already made him a fourth-grade general. Even if he is a false one, it is hard to call him back and forth directly.
Su Chen decided to go and see Hashim in person.
After Elsa and her brother saw the navy fleet, they were so surprised that they almost opened their eyes.
How could there be such a big ship in the Mediterranean?
After seeing the larger ship, Elsa immediately no longer wanted to stay on the frigate.
After finding out that the ship was Su Chen's ship, I moved it directly.
Anyway, the two siblings have special status. As long as Su Chen doesn't give orders, everyone else will follow them.
Arriving near the warehouse where the two lived,
I saw Hashim running out of Elsa's room holding a pair of armor, and Elsa chased after him with a knife.
"What's going on with you guys?"
"Ah! Your Majesty the Duke! I just want to test whether the armor you prepared for Hashem is strong enough!"
Elsa stopped and said.
"Don't try it. It's guaranteed to be stronger than any armor you've ever seen. The broken knife in your hand can't be broken!"
Elsa glanced at the curved scimitar in her hand, stretched out her hand directly to Su Chen and said:
"Your Majesty the Duke, can you give the little girl a useful self-defense tool?"
Su Chen ignored her and approached Hashim and said, "Hashim, how are the preparations going?"
Hashem followed the example of other generals and raised his fist towards Su Chen:
"Commander, Hashem is ready. He will definitely find enough camels and horses for our army!"
Su Chen smiled and patted his shoulder: "Just have confidence!"
"You are leaving early tomorrow morning. If you need anything else, please tell me immediately!"
Hashim raised his head and said to Su Chen: "There is no other need!"
"Just, Marshal, can I go with the army to attack Medina?"
Su Chen was stunned: "You want to go to war?"
"That's very dangerous!"
"Besides, you don't look like you have received strict military training."
"forget it!"
"You just need to complete this mission!"
Hashim still wanted to open his mouth to request, but Elsa said first:
"Although Hashem is not as good as the warriors of the Tang Dynasty,"
"But he was very familiar with the Medina,"
"Your Excellency, you can save a lot of trouble by taking him with you!"
Su Chen looked at Hashem. This kid Ji Ling was quite clever, but he was a bit young and he must have never been on the battlefield.
But what Elsa said makes sense. A guide who is familiar with the enemy city and its surrounding layout is indeed of great help.
"Have you ever killed anyone?"
Hashem nodded: "On the way out of Medina..."
Su Chen thought for a while and said to Hashim: "It depends on your performance on this mission. We will wait until you come back from this mission."
Hashem solemnly raised his hand to Su Chen: "Thank you, Marshal!"
After Hashem returned to his room, Su Chen stared at Elsa:
"Why are you encouraging your brother to go to Medina? He obviously has no military training!"
Elsa looked at Su Chen and said: "We siblings are not stupid. In a powerful empire like the Tang Dynasty, it is not easy to get a fourth-grade official title, even if it is a false title!"
Su Chen smiled: "You are smart, but you think too much!"
"His Highness gives you such a generous gift just because you are the first royal family to seek refuge with Tang Dynasty after it came to this area."
"But if you can contribute something, it will be of great benefit to you!"
