In Bolsh Harbor on the north shore of the Persian Gulf, large ships are moored quietly next to the pier. On the pier next to it are neatly lined up large armies, waiting for the ship to go to Africa to regain the honor of the Persian Empire.
Here in the center of the port, Ismail I is conducting a farewell ceremony for these soldiers who are about to leave for Africa. The solemn, majestic and ancient Persian howls are heard one after another, one after another, as if taking people back to the ancient Persian empire.
The glorious years of the Three Continents Era.
"Great Persian warriors, pick up the swords in your hands, wash away our shame with blood, and send all the enemies to hell with artillery fire!"
The voice of the young Ismail I was very contagious, reaching the ears of everyone present loudly and clearly, making the Persian soldiers present extremely excited.
Beside Ismail I, his teacher Charande was carefully watching the powerful team in front of him.
The Imperial Guards of the Persian Empire were all organized and trained by the Ming Empire's army. They were the ace force in the hands of the Persian Empire. All the weapons and equipment they used were purchased from the Ming Empire.
Although the Hongzhi Sixteenth Musket is still a smoothbore gun, it has a long range, fast rate of fire, and high accuracy. With a special bayonet and a long barrel, even in close combat, it can still be used as a long gun, just like in ancient times.
They were like the spearmen who swept across the Roman Empire.
In addition to muskets, hundreds of Miyun cannons were also purchased. Although they failed to purchase the most desired explosive shells, dozens of Miyun cannons were still extremely terrifying.
It has a long range, fast rate of fire, and great power. It is far more advanced than the artillery made by the Persians themselves.
In addition to muskets and artillery, the guards in front of them and even their clothes and helmets were specially made from the Ming Empire, based on the clothes and helmets of the Ming Empire's military.
The effect is naturally impressive. Each of these soldiers looks very energetic. When they are arranged neatly, a powerful aura arises spontaneously, making people unable to help but cheer.
"Mr. Chen, how do you think our army compares with the army of your Ming Empire?"
Charland looked at the army in front of him and asked a man wearing a Ming military uniform next to him.
Chen Tianci, a retired officer of the Ming Dynasty army, was employed by the Persian Empire. He trained the powerful Persian Empire army in front of him.
"Although it cannot be compared with our Ming Empire's lions, it is enough to sweep the armies of other countries in the world."
Chen Tianci said very confidently.
Regarding the combat effectiveness of the army in front of him, he felt that it was acceptable.
Not only are they equipped with sophisticated weapons from the Ming Dynasty, but even their training is similar to that of the Ming Empire's army. It is a completely new army modeled after the Ming Dynasty's army.
He has been training under his own men for nearly a year. Although the time is still insufficient, the training in traditional riding and shooting and cold weapon combat is far inferior to that of the Ming army.
But this is an era of firearms. Cold weapons will become vulnerable in the face of firearms and cannons. The lack of training in this area will not have much impact.
Of course, the Ming Empire's requirements will definitely be more stringent, and there are extremely strict training and requirements for all aspects of cold weapon combat. After all, this is an era in which cold weapons have not really withdrawn from the stage of history.
"With Mr. Chen's words, I feel relieved."
"I don't expect to be able to compare with the lions of the Ming Empire. It is enough to be able to sweep across the armies of other countries in the world."
Charland nodded with satisfaction.
As for the Ming Empire's army, the whole world knows how terrifying the Ming Empire's army is.
The Persian Empire spent all its efforts to build a new army of 30,000 people, equipped with muskets and artillery from the Ming Empire, but the Ming Empire had millions of such troops.
In addition, the Ming Empire also has a huge fleet in the seas around the world, and the Persians currently need to rely on the Ming Dynasty's trading houses to transport this army to West Africa.
The warships of the Persian Empire are still in the Ming Dynasty's shipyard, but the Persian Empire can't wait any longer. They must pour out their anger on the Spanish.
If I can't defeat you Spaniards at sea, I will seize your Spanish colonial strongholds one by one on land.
As exchanges between different parts of the world become more and more frequent, everyone's understanding of Europe is getting deeper and deeper. The Spanish seem to be powerful, but in fact the population is too small, with only a few hundred people in Spain.
Not to mention compared with the Ming Empire, even the population of the Persian Empire was several times larger than that of the Persian Empire. The Spaniards were strong because they had strong maritime power. Their land power was never strong, and although the Persian Empire had a large sea power
Although the strength is not good, I think my land power is not weak.
"Great Persian warriors!"
"Pick up the sword in your hands and restore the glory of our ancestors!"
The passion of Ismaili I was contagious. As he completed the mobilization, the mighty army quickly began to board the ship in orderly formation, preparing to leave for West Africa.
"Woo~"
Howls continued to sound in the port, and at each dock, armies were boarding ships in an orderly manner.
One after another, large ships flying the flag of the Ming Empire began to raise their sails and prepared to leave the port of Bolshevik. They then left the Persian Gulf and headed south along the coast of East Africa, bypassing South Africa and heading to West Africa.
"Mr. Li, I heard that the storm here at Cape Storm in South Africa is extremely terrible. Ships have accidents here every year. I hope that all my soldiers can reach Cambyses in West Africa safely."
Ismail I watched his soldiers board the ship, and then said to a Ming man next to him.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Since our Sihai Trading Company dares to take your business, we naturally have enough strength to complete this order."
When Li Jing heard this, he immediately said very confidently.
Li Jing is the general manager of the Indian Ocean region of Sihai Trading Company, which is one of the most powerful trading houses in the Ming Dynasty. It not only has a large number of offices all over the world, but also has its own colonies and colonies overseas.
The army has colonies belonging to the Four Seas Trading Company in both East and West Africa.
"The ships used to transport your country's Ming Dynasty this time are all Hongzhi 18-type ships designed and built by Tianjin Shipyard. The ships are huge and very strong. Even if they encounter strong winds and waves, there will be no problems at all."
"Furthermore, the ships of our Four Seas Trading Company often travel between West Africa and East Africa. They have extremely rich navigation experience and a good understanding of the storm areas in South Africa."
"In addition, our Sihai Trading Company has a very good relationship with the South African Colonial Trading Company. We can get timely help from South Africa. If the storm is really too big, we can also rest and recuperate in South Africa until the storm becomes smaller.
pass."
"As for the attacks by pirates and Spanish, there is no need to worry. The ships of our Ming Empire would not dare to attack us even if they were ten times brave enough."
Li Jing looked very confident.
The order in front of us was a big one. It was only responsible for transporting 30,000 soldiers from the Persian Empire to Cambyses in West Africa. Sihai Trading Company offered a sky-high price of one million taels of silver.
However, the Persians who did not have their own ships could only hold their noses and admit it. After all, the reputation of the Ming people was trustworthy. The Sihai Trading Company's business was spread all over the world, and it also had a lot of trade with Persia.
Furthermore, if you want to find a trading house that can confidently transport your soldiers to West Africa safely, there are not many in the entire Ming Dynasty. The prices offered by other trading companies are more expensive than Sihai Trading Company.
The shipping fee of one million taels is extremely profitable for Sihai Trading Company. Along the way to West Africa, there are offices of Sihai Trading Company everywhere. There are also colonies of Sihai Trading Company in East Africa. It can be said that it is very safe, even if it is needed
The grain can be purchased at very cheap prices from the Sihai Trading Company, and is also produced in its own colony.
In terms of follow-up, as long as this cooperation goes smoothly, the Persians who do not have their own ships will still need to use ships in many places, and there will be a lot of voices that can be made.
You can earn a lot of money by transporting food, weapons, etc. to the Persians.
It's just that the Persians are too poor and don't have enough gold and silver to pay for the freight. They still need to pay in installments. Although there is interest, they are not comfortable with the silver they receive.
However, regardless of the arrears, the Sihai Trading Company has obtained limited trading rights in the Persian colonies. In the future, slaves, ivory, jewelry, etc. produced by the Persian colonies in West Africa will be given priority to trade at the same price.
, the Persians must give priority to selling to Sihai Trading Company.
"That's good~"
Ismail I heard Li Jing's answer and nodded with satisfaction.
The reason why he chose to cooperate with the Sihai Trading Company was also very helpless. The Persians did not have their own large ships. Although they had ordered the construction of shipyards and learned the manufacturing technology, they strived to build their own large sea ships in the future, but shipbuilding was
Things take time and accumulation and cannot be accomplished overnight.
Now we can only rely on these people from Ming Dynasty. It is also a good thing that there is a Ming Dynasty Commercial Bank that can handle such things. Although the price is really expensive, the freight alone costs one million taels of silver.
But at least they can transport their army to West Africa. Otherwise, no matter how capable and furious the Persians are, they will not be able to retaliate against the Spaniards who are thousands of miles away.
"The Ming Empire~"
"When will our Persian Empire be as powerful as the Ming Empire!"
Ismayi I couldn't help shouting in his heart. Just from such a small thing, he could feel the power of the Ming Empire. It was just a small trading house, and it could dispatch dozens of ships at will.
