Chapter 4838 No Xun Port
The moment the fleet saw the "Luohe Foreign Country" lighthouse, it began to yaw, leaving the channel that had been sailing along the coast, and plunged south into the vast sea.
Three days later, a brand new port under construction appeared on the horizon. As the fleet approached, several small boats with white sails came up to the port. The bows cut through the waves and the sterns were filled with white foam. They were moving very fast. .
When the yellow dragon flag on the fleet was clearly seen, the small boat also played the flag, and then drew an elegant "U"-shaped trajectory in front of the fleet, leading the fleet into the port. The sailors in the fleet also raised their arms and cheered, crowded on the side of the ship and waved to the boat. The ocean was thousands of miles away and the mountains and rivers were numerous, so they were naturally very excited to see their robes here.
Waiting for the fleet to line up and sail into the port that is still under construction one by one, you will see Chinese people with black hair and the same species on the shore and on the water, and whitewashed slogans such as "Life is the most precious, safety first" can be seen everywhere. "Work hard all year long, have enough food and clothing for a lifetime" and other slogans full of naval flavor, it feels like returning home...
When the craftsmen, soldiers, and merchants in the port saw the huge fleet sailing into the port, they all put down their work and gathered on the pier to greet the warships, and the cheers were earth-shattering.
When you are in a foreign country, there is no time that is more exciting than seeing your own powerful warships cruising on the sea. When you have a powerful country behind you, this sense of security is the happiest thing. of.
"Woooooooo..."
The sailors on the warships blew their horns in response to the warm greetings from their compatriots on the dock. Amidst the melodious sound of the horns, the warships entered the harbor and berthed one after another.
The flagship "Wei Wang" had just berthed and got on the gangplank. On the pier, he saw a short young man taking a few steps and stepping on the gangplank as light as a falcon to the deck. He saw Yang Zhou wearing a helmet and armor, kneeling on one knee. He knelt down and performed a military salute: "Fu Yulong, the captain of Zhaowu School who was ordered to be stationed in Xun Port, has met the general!"
When Yang Zhou saw that this young man who was less than 20 years old was actually the Colonel of Zhaowu stationed at Wuxun Port, he felt a little strange. He was already a Colonel of Zhaowu at such a young age and was trusted by the navy to take on this important task. When he heard that he called himself " "Fuyu Long", it suddenly dawned on him.
After Su Dingfang led his army to capture Pingrang City, the army marched south and took advantage of the situation to attack Sixian City, the capital of Baekje. Baekje was destroyed. Crown Prince Fu Yufeng's whereabouts were unknown in the melee. The nationalistic king and prince Fu Yulong were escorted to Chang'an. Because Prince Fu Yulong had always been oppressed by Crown Prince Fu Yufeng, he behaved very submissively after entering the Tang Dynasty. He often regarded himself as a Tang Dynasty person and was able to enter Zhenguan Academy and become a student.
After the Guanlong rebellion, the academy was razed to the ground and students were forced to suspend their studies. Many people were placed in various positions by the court.
Fu Yulong, who joined the navy, performed well and was entrusted with important tasks. He crossed the ocean to Moxun Port and served as a garrison captain, and was responsible for the construction of a new port...
Yang Zhou didn't dare to trust him. Although this person was from Baekje, since he had studied in an academy and was now entrusted with an important task, it was obvious that he must be a direct descendant of Fang Jun. His future would be limitless, so he quickly stepped forward to help Fuyu. He raised his shoulders and pulled him up. He smiled and said, "Captain Fuyu opened up new territories for the country and built a new port. He not only made great contributions to the navy, but also contributed to the country. I admire young heroes like you the most, so I should get close to you as much as possible. No need to be polite! ”
The young captain in front of him looked dark-skinned, with a sun-kissed luster, and his muscles were strong and strong. His whole body was heroic and energetic, which made people feel good about him.
Moreover, at such a young age, he was awarded the rank of "Colonel Zhaowu" and presided over the construction of a naval base thousands of miles away. His own abilities and future prospects are worthy of attention.
The two disembarked one after another, and the warship entered the harbor to repair the leaking hull, eradicate barnacles, oysters and other organisms that had clung to the bottom of the ship during the long voyage. At the same time, fresh water and food were replenished, and the sick sailors received treatment.
In a huge stone house not far from the pier, Yang Zhou curiously looked left and right. This type of typical large stone building with Persian style was absolutely invisible in the East. It was very novel.
Fuyu Long said with a smile: "Whether it is a big food country or a Persian country, most of them lack tall trees, can only use stones as building materials, and lack exquisite craftsmen, so most of the carved patterns are simple, lively and crudely made. Moreover, this Stone houses are extremely uncomfortable to live in in the cold winter and hot summer, but one advantage is that once built, they can be preserved for a long time. They are not afraid of disasters such as floods and fires, let alone insects and rats. Unless there is an earthquake, they will not be damaged for hundreds of years. "
Yang Zhou thought deeply: "Hu people are vulgar, and even the living environment is so poor."
Even though Chinese brick and wood structure houses have all kinds of disadvantages, the only "comfortable living" is enough to beat this kind of stone house. When it comes to enjoyment, no one in the world can beat Huaxia...
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The two sat down at a table. Fu Yulong held a pot and poured tea. Yang Zhou said: "Tell me, what happened? The battle report was unclear. The governor's order was urgent and I didn't dare to ask more. I could only arrive at We will make a decision after hearing the details.”
Fu Yulong put down the teapot and said: "Actually, the matter is not complicated. After Mu'awiya ascended the throne, not everyone in the country surrendered. The forces of all parties continued to fight and fight. Under such circumstances, Mu'awiya planned to launch a war. He started a foreign war to eliminate internal disputes, and he targeted the Eastern Roman Empire... Well, does the general know about Eastern Rome? "
Yang Zhou nodded. The voyage was boring when he came here. He read many books about the Dashi Kingdom, the Persian Kingdom and the more distant Roman Empire: "I heard a little bit about it."
Fu Yulong continued: "When Mu'awiya was still the governor of Damascus, he launched a war to invade the countries in the Western Region. It was the Duke of Yue who rushed thousands of miles to help and defeated the Dashi army. Mu'awiya had no time to retaliate, so he rode home to fight for the caliphate. After taking the position, although he still hated the Tang Dynasty deeply, he still harbored He was afraid, so he chose to use troops against the Eastern Romans instead of continuing to invade the Western Regions... However, the war between the two great powers was naturally very costly. Muawiya issued orders to the governors who guarded various places in the country to increase taxes on supplies. , prepare for the coming war.”
As he spoke, he took a map from the bookcase on the side and spread it on the table. He pointed his fingers from the entrance of the Persian Gulf to Mersun Port and Khrumos, extending along the bay to the location of Shirov Port, and then to Eversun Port. The port followed the Hainan line all the way south to the junction of the Red Sea and the ocean. He said: "The great cannibals and extortionate expropriations, and the maritime merchants of various countries have To escape, most of them no longer enter the Persian Gulf to go to Shirov Port for trade. Instead, they go south to Sanlan and sell the goods they carry to local merchants. Although the value is much cheaper, after all, safety is still profitable. If you can You can also make more money by buying some spices from Sanlan Land and transporting them to Tianzhu.”
Yang Zhou understood what Fu Yulong meant. A new trading port has gradually formed. Although it is impossible to replace the trade volume of the Persian Gulf, a huge increase in trade volume in the short term is inevitable.
But when he looked at the position of "Sanlan", he suddenly remembered something...
"It is said that our navy has been secretly supporting an armed force wandering in the mountains south of Mecca..."
Fu Yulong smiled and said: "Yes, it is Hussein, the son of Ali, the Caliph of the Great Food Kingdom. After Ali's violent death, Mu'awiya succeeded him as the Caliph. Hussein went into exile and has been wandering around Serra with our support. Among the mountains of Teshan.”
This is the highest-level secret of the navy, and Yang Zhou has access to it. Fuyu Long is qualified to know the details only after he came to Moxun Port to serve as a captain and personally presided over the funding of Hussein.
Yang Zhou took a sip of tea, looked at the map and asked, "Any suggestions?"
Fu Yulong said sternly: "The Tang Dynasty is the most powerful in the world and the world. We will never allow the people of the Tang Dynasty to be robbed and slaughtered overseas. Since Abu Awar, the Governor of Shirov Port, has risked the disapproval of the world, he must for his sake You have to pay the price for what you did. The general can inform the Caliph of the Great Food Kingdom and either send the head of Abu Awal to commemorate the dead people of the Tang Dynasty, or wait for the Navy of the Tang Dynasty to raze Shirov Port to the ground."
Yang Zhou started laughing.
The army of the Tang Dynasty has been victorious in every battle since the founding of the country, which inevitably gave rise to a domineering temperament of "I am the only one in the world", and the Navy even crossed the oceans and destroyed the world from the moment Fang Jun formed the army. There are countless people in the country, and they usually uphold the so-called "people's soldiers" status and wear a mask of gentleness and discipline, but once they are provoked, all the masks are torn to pieces, revealing the violent and domineering nature inside.
A mere naval captain actually dared to say such domineering remarks to one of the most powerful countries in the world.
Fu Yulong was puzzled and asked humbly: "But what's wrong? The general's talent is shallow and his thinking is not thorough. I hope the general can correct me if I have any shortcomings."
"Correction? There is nothing to correct. As you said, if you dare to massacre the people of the Tang Dynasty and obstruct the trade routes of the Tang Dynasty, you will have to pay a price, no matter whether it is a big food country or an Eastern Rome! There is just one thing that is a little bit different. Procrastination, if you want to take note of the Caliph of the Great Food Country, you have to go to Damascus, and this place is thousands of miles away from Damascus, and it can be accessed by boat and car by land and water. Tired, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back in less than half a year. By then, Shirov Port will be ready for the battle. Wouldn't it be a delay in the war? The note has to be sent out, but there is no need to wait for the response from the food country. The fleet will start after the rest. Enter the Persian Gulf and approach Shirov Port. Look for an opportunity to bombard the port. If necessary, you can land and fight!”
"Ah? Is there something wrong with this? This is a provocation. It would be terrible if the imperial censors in the court find out!"
"What does it mean to start a fight without permission? Didn't you hear me say 'looking for' an opportunity?"
Fu Yulong was confused and confused. (End of chapter)