[The fleet crosses the narrow sea and arrives in a brand new kingdom.]
On the coast, several indigenous fishermen were fishing.
Suddenly, an indigenous person pointed at the distance and screamed in horror. Immediately afterwards, other indigenous people also looked into the distance and widened their eyes.
I saw a huge fleet sailing towards the seaside. Their big ships were like castles on the sea, shocking!
The big ship did not dock, but put down several small boats and came to the shore.
Zhang Beichen brought people over to ask for directions.
The natives bowed to them and regarded them as gods!
Fortunately, Zhang Beichen brought a guide. Every time he went to the dock, he would bring a few locals with rich experience to communicate with people from other countries at the next location.
A guide came forward to communicate with the indigenous people. Soon, the guide said to Zhang Beichen: "Sir, they said this is the Ptolemaic dynasty, and we have arrived at the Ptolemaic dynasty."
The Ptolemaic dynasty was the dynasty of ancient Egypt, and Zhang Beichen probably knew where he had come.
"Ask him where the port is, who is the current king of the Ptolemaic dynasty?" Zhang Beichen asked.
The guide asked and reported: "They are just some fishermen and don't know anything. But they can go to their village chief."
[You find a local village chief, but the village chief doesn't know until you find a local noble with a higher status.]
The nobles were shocked when they saw the fleet of Daqi. In addition, Zhang Beichen and his soldiers were dressed in luxurious clothes and sharp weapons, so they were even more respectful to him.
He said, "My dear Lord, the current monarch of our country is Ptolemy XII, King Olet. We call him Pharaoh Olet."
"Our ship needs to be parked in the port, and we also have to visit the king!" Zhang Beichen said to him.
"Happy to serve!" Zhang Beichen gave the nobles several pieces of Daqi porcelain. The nobles regarded it as treasures and quickly expressed their willingness to lead the way.
[Your fleet was moored at the port of the Ptolemaic dynasty, and the nobles went to the capital to report this to the Pharaoh.]
Zhang Beichen and others were waiting in the port city. There were too many people in them, and any movement would scare the locals.
Taking advantage of this time, Zhang Beichen began to learn the local language. As a powerful saint realm, he had the ability to listen to all directions and never forget everything he saw, so he quickly mastered the local language.
...
In the Ptolemaic dynasty, the nobles finally met the Pharaoh in the palace built with huge stones.
Pharaoh Olet sat on the throne made of gold and gems, his face was full of wrinkles, gray hair and aging.
"Great Pharaoh, I need to report an important thing to you!" shouted the noble.
However, Pharaoh Olet did not respond at all. His eyes closed slightly and he actually snored.
He fell asleep!
The noble thought to himself: "Pharaoh Olet is so old, and he will probably die in a few years!"
"Father!" At this time, a girl standing in the palace walked forward and called out to the Pharaoh softly.
She has white skin, white robe, colorful feathered headdress, long and straight legs, her arms are like tender lotus roots, her chest is surging, her deep eye sockets and a high nose bridge, her face and body are like
The masterpiece of heaven is carved with the most exquisite carving knife!
The nobles couldn't help but exclaim: "It is worthy of being the most beautiful woman known as the Ptolemaic dynasty, the reincarnation of the Vienna goddess, the most beloved young daughter of Pharaoh Olet, Cleopatra!"
There was also a man in the audience who looked at the scene with an unhappy expression.
He is also handsome and tall. He is the son of Pharaoh Olet, Crotis, Cleopatra's half-brother, and he is also favored by Pharaoh.
After Cleopatra awakened Pharaoh Olet, Pharaoh Olet asked again: "What did you say?"
The nobles said respectfully: "There was a fleet of ten thousand people coming to our Ptolemaic dynasty in a large castle-like ship. They came from the far east, a country called Daqi. It is said that the country is extremely prosperous,
With tens of millions of people and vast territory!”
"Their messengers requested to meet the king."
"Daqi?" Pharaoh Olet also heard of a mysterious kingdom in the distant East, but this was the first time he heard Daqi's name.
At this time, some commodities from the Silk Road had actually arrived at the Ptolemaic dynasty, but the description of the Great Qi was only known to the locals.
"Cough cough." Pharaoh Olet coughed twice and said, "Since he came from a distant Eastern power, let them come and pay homage. Crotis, go and bring the messengers of the East to the palace.
.”
"Yes, respected father." Crotis bent down.
"East Messenger?" Cleopatra was a little curious, but she still had to stay by her father's care.
...
Crotis took his men to the port to meet the fleet from the East.
The moment he arrived at the port, he was shocked by the large ship in the distance!
He has never seen those huge tower ships in his life!
"There are such a big ship in the world! There are so many more!" Crotis was shocked.
Zhang Beichen soon met him. He communicated with Crotis in fluent local language. After learning about his identity, Zhang Beichen invited him to board the boat to visit.
When Crotis came onto the ship, his worldview was refreshed again!
On this treasure ship of Daqi, there are thousands of people inside, and there are huge warehouses, weapons called cannons. They can also grow vegetables on the ship, raise pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks and fish!
The dazzling array of goods, beautiful oriental porcelain, luxurious silk, swords made of fine iron, jewelry from the east, etc., made him dizzy and linger!
He couldn't help but sigh: "Even in the Pharaoh's palace, there were not so many treasures! There was no such treasure ship!"
Zhang Beichen smiled and said, "If Ptolemy XII was willing to trade with Daqi, we would continue to bring Oriental porcelain, silk and various treasures!"
"I think Pharaoh will agree!" said Crotis, "Please take someone with me to the royal city and meet Pharaoh."
"Okay!" Zhang Beichen immediately brought his personal guards and prepared to go to the royal city with Crotis.
...
After getting off the boat and returning to his residence, Crotis was still envious of the fleet.
"If I had such a fleet, I would be swaying above the sea, and even the Roman Republic would be afraid of my edge!"
Rome was still a republic at this time and did not become the Roman Empire.
The founding ancestor of the Ptolemaic dynasty was originally a general under Alexander, and was granted the title of here to establish the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Therefore, the Ptolemaic dynasty has always regarded the powerful Roman Republic as its own suzerain.
This time and space are somewhat different from the time and time that Zhang Beichen is familiar with. He has become accustomed to it. After all, there is still mysterious power in this world, which is naturally different from the original time and space before.
"The prince likes this fleet very much?" asked the confidant.
"It's just a ship." Crotis said meaningfully.
...
Zhang Beichen followed Crotis all the way to the royal city of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
When he arrived at the royal city, Crotis arranged a residence for the messengers and told him to wait for the Pharaoh's reception.
[You have been waiting in the royal city for half a month, and the Pharaoh has not met you.]
"Why didn't this pharaoh meet us yet?" The adjutant was anxious. "The fleet was parked in the port and consumed a lot of money and food every day!"
Zhang Beichen didn't know the reason, so he sent someone out to inquire about the news.
[After spending money, you finally learned that Pharaoh Olet suddenly became seriously ill. Everyone in the palace was worried about the inheritance of the throne, so Pharaoh did not receive you.]
"There is no choice, keep waiting." Zhang Beichen was also paying attention to the inheritance of the Ptolemaic dynasty, because it was related to whether commerce could continue.
The Ptolemaic dynasty was a good trade node, from which the goods could be transported to Western countries.
...
Inside the Ptolemaic palace.
Ptolemy XII, Pharaoh Olet was lying on the hospital bed, and his daughter Cleopatra and his son Crotis served.
Pharaoh Olet also called many elders from the dynasty this time, and he wanted to announce his funeral.
He said with difficulty: "The next pharaoh will be jointly served by my son Crotis and my daughter Cleopatra!"
"Cleopatra, you must be married to Crotis and govern this kingdom together."
Cleopatra looked at his half-brother Crotis.
Intimate marriage is a tradition in the royal family, in order to ensure the purity of bloodline.
But Cleopatra was not willing to marry Crotis because she knew very well that although this younger brother was handsome, he was very greedy and cunning.
If I marry him, I will definitely become his toy and puppet.
"Yes!" Everyone thought differently when they heard his announcement of the order.
...
[A few days later, Pharaoh Olet died and was buried in the pyramid according to etiquette.]
Zhang Beichen also learned that his children were his children who inherited the position of Pharaoh.
Although Cleopatra also has the right to inherit, she will mainly attend as a queen.
The two have not yet married, so now the person in charge of the big event and the scepter of the pharaoh is Crotis.
...
In the palace, Crotis had already put on the crown of the Pharaoh and held the scepter of the Pharaoh.
"Dear sister, the wedding day has been decided and we will get married in a month." Crotis looked at his sister with a fiery look.
Cleopatra, the most beautiful woman in the Ptolemaic dynasty! Who doesn’t want to get it?
Now, power and beauty will be in his hands. At this moment, Crotis' ambitions are extremely inflated.
Cleopatra said nothing, she quietly retreated, but felt uneasy in her heart.
She is not a person who is willing to be controlled. Like her younger brother, she is also an ambitious person!
Why can't the throne belong to her?
After Cleopatra stepped down, his subordinates reported to Crotis: "Dear Pharaoh, the messengers of Daqi requested to meet Pharaoh and discuss commerce."
"By the way, there is Dazi!" Crotis thought of the fleet he saw in the port!
"If these ships were mine, the Roman consul would no longer be able to point fingers at me!" At this moment, Crotis already wanted to get that fleet!
"Everyone, how should I get Daqi's fleet?" Crotis asked his confidants.
The confidants immediately gave advice and said, "The envoys of Daqi will definitely not agree. You can pretend to trade with them first, and invite them to go ashore and hold a banquet!"
"As long as they agree, we will send soldiers to kill them immediately! In this way, all the treasure ships will be yours!"
"Okay! Well said!" Crotis was overjoyed. As long as he could get those ships, he didn't care about any trade!
Besides, Daqi is not far away from here, and even if they kill their envoys, they will not send troops to attack.
...
Crotis summoned the envoy of the Great Qi in the palace.
Zhang Beichen and others finally entered the palace of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
The buildings here are different from Daqi. Daqi is mainly built with stone and wood. It is more popular here. Huge stones are used, and huge stones can be seen everywhere in the palace.
When he saw Crotis again, Zhang Beichen found that he was completely different.
At this time, Crotis was wearing a gem crown, a pharaoh robe, and a scepter in his hand. His eyes were shining with a light called ambition.
"Zhang Beichen, the envoy of the Great Qi Dynasty, has seen the Pharaoh." Zhang Beichen stood up, and said without respect.
Seeing that he was not polite, Crotis was a little dissatisfied, but when he thought of seizing his fleet, he held back his dissatisfaction, pretended to be enthusiastic, and said, "Thank you for your hard work. I have to deal with the affairs of the palace these days, and I am lazy.
The messenger should not mind.”
[You made a request for commerce to Pharaoh, and Pharaoh readily agreed and claimed that he would hold a banquet to entertain guests from the East.]
...
Back at the residence, the messengers who accompanied him were all overjoyed: "Pharaoh agreed to our trade request, and our mission was completed!"
But Zhang Beichen said: "Don't be too happy too early. I don't think this matter is that simple?"
"Sir, are worried about fraud?" asked the subordinate.
Zhang Beichen analyzed: "Although Crotis allowed our ship to park in the port, he was reluctant to let our ship dock. This man looked greedy, but he was extremely generous. If something abnormal is happening, there will be a demon."
"Send the order, let the soldiers stay on the boat and don't get off the boat at will! Everything is subject to the command of the original person!"
"yes!"
Shortly after Zhang Beichen's order was conveyed, someone reported: "Sir, someone is here to visit."
"Who?" Zhang Beichen asked.
"He is a man in the palace, but he refuses to reveal his identity and only says that things are important."
"See you then." Zhang Beichen arranged a secret room to meet this person.
The visitor wrapped his whole body in a wide white robe. When she saw Zhang Beichen, she lifted up her face towel.
Zhang Beichen saw a three-dimensional and delicate facial features, and a goddess-like face appeared in front of him.
Even though Zhang Beichen was used to seeing beautiful women, he still felt his eyes lit up.
"Who are you?" Zhang Beichen asked the other party.