Chapter 4841 Impromptu decision
"Don't say you didn't predict what you said? What do you mean?"
After Fu Yulong left, Abu Awar ignored the anger caused by the Tang people's unruly and domineering behavior, and looked at the interpreter and asked curiously.
Although he does not understand Chinese, he can tell from Fu Yulong's expression and tone that this sentence is the most important and core sentence to the other party. It is very likely that the most important thing for this person to come today is to convey this sentence. The meaning of the sentence.
The translator knew Chinese very well and had some knowledge of Han Chinese classics. He racked his brains to recall the origin of this sentence. After thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of it. He hesitated and said: "This sentence itself has no special meaning, but it is just that there is no special meaning in it." The warning meaning is very strong. To put it in layman's terms, it's probably "I'll tell you the ugly words ahead. Don't say I didn't warn you in advance if there are any consequences in the future." It's not only a warning, but also a threat. It means "start a war if you don't obey." .”
"Start a war if you don't obey?!"
Abu Awar was so angry that his beard was trembling and his face was red. He slapped the table and cursed angrily: "The Tang Dynasty bullied people too much! If the Caliphate had not planned a war against the Eastern Roman Empire, I would have ordered a war against the Eastern Roman Empire. Tang starts the war!”
The interpreter did not dare to speak. What Abu Awal said was really not a big statement. Although the Caliph was respected in the Dashi Kingdom, the governors of various regions had great authority. They legally had their own armies and almost ruled the areas under their jurisdiction. , the most important thing is that as long as the full amount of taxes is paid on time, even if it goes to war with other countries, it is not impossible.
Of course you have to win the battle. Once you lose and lose your troops, you will be easily replaced by others. It is good for you to retire sadly, or even be easily assassinated...
Abu Awal ordered the generals on the side: "Be sure to keep an eye on the Tang Army navy, and report any changes immediately!"
He did not think that the Tang Army would launch an attack on Shirov Port, because that would not only mean a war between the two great powers, but also mean that their entire navy, which was working on an expedition, might be wiped out. No matter how confident the Tang Army was, it would not Do you think you can defeat the navy of the great food country at the doorstep of the great food country?
More still, they hope to rely on strong force to threaten and intimidate the Great Food Country. Any compensation for dead merchants and soldiers, or "most favored nation treatment" are all nonsense. Let the Great Food Country open more ports and allow the Tang people to trade freely within the Great Food Country. , this is the more likely purpose.
Abu Awal stood up and looked at the nautical chart hanging on the wall. His eyes fell on Wusun Port, and he felt like he was being stabbed by a thorn in his heart.
The water channel of the Khurumos Strait is curved, and it is difficult to speed up when sailing with strong currents and reefs. Without Sunda Port, strangling Khurumos outside the bay is equivalent to strangling the throat of the Persian Gulf. I don’t know. How did the Tang Dynasty bribe or force the local Azid people to lease the ancient seaport for expansion? As a result, merchant ships entering and exiting the bay and even the warships of the food country were under the control of the Tang army.
As long as it frees up its hands, this seaport must be in the hands of the food country. Otherwise, the merchant ships and warships of the food country entering and exiting the Persian Gulf will be subject to its control, which will not only seriously damage the empire's prestige, but also lose more benefits.
If the Tang army just behaves honestly, after all, the Food Kingdom is currently dedicating all its efforts to conquer Eastern Rome, let the Tang army build the Xun Port well, and wait until the Food Kingdom takes over in the future to pick up a ready-made one.
If the Tang army is looking for death and rashly attacks Shirov Port, then destroy it and then take advantage of the situation to capture Mexun Port. This will not only remove the nail in the Tang Dynasty, but also take the opportunity to extend its power deep into the wealthy coastal areas of the Aman Kingdom...
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Fu Yulong returned to Moxun Port and returned the two drowned slaves to the leader of the Azid tribe. He also compensated some money and silk as agreed, told them to keep their mouths shut, and then sent them away. Then he returned to the official office and reported to the leader. After saluting, Yang Zhou sat on a stool nearby, picked up a pot of herbal tea and drank it all in one gulp, wiped the water stains on his mouth and let out a long breath.
"Comfortable!"
Not only does the body feel comfortable, but the mind feels extremely comfortable.
Although he came from the Baekje royal family, Baekje was very frustrated when it was caught between Goguryeo and Silla, let alone facing the Tang Dynasty. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a "small country with few people". Moreover, he had been suppressed and excluded by the Baekje Crown Prince Buyeofeng, and he was walking on thin ice all day long, not daring to speak loudly.
However, now that he has a household registration in the Tang Dynasty, has become a real Tang Dynasty person and joined the Tang army, a mere naval captain can scold and show off his power in front of the provincial governors and frontier officials of the great food country. That kind of The comfort of "the fox pretends to be the tiger's power" made all the pores in his body open and cheer with joy.
I have no regrets about entering China in this life, and living in a flower gardening family in the next life!
Yang Zhou felt funny when he saw his expression. Although he had a noble status and was a man of his own, he was still a young man who had not seen much of the world. He was able to represent the navy of the Tang Dynasty and negotiate with a country's frontier officials. It was right to be excited.
"What did Abu Awal say?"
Fuyu Long quickly recounted the meeting and conversation with Abu Awal word for word, and finally said: "From the observation of the general, Abu Awal did not have much fear of the Tang Dynasty, but he could not tolerate the provocation of the general. There are two possibilities. One is that he is afraid of ruining the Caliph's plan to conquer Eastern Rome, so he has to endure it. The other is that he has to endure it. He is planning a sneak attack on us, so he looks calm, but in my opinion, the former one is more likely. Muawiya is notorious in the country of food, and he is considered cruel and violent, even by his close followers. He also killed him at will, and everyone in the country was as afraid of him as a tiger, and no one dared to resist his orders."
Then he added: "Several fast ships have already set off from Shirov Port to Usa Port. They must be messengers sent by Abu Awal. After arriving at Usa Port, they landed and rushed to Damascus by land to ask for instructions from the Caliph."
Yang Zhou pondered for a while and asked: "What decision do you think Mu'awiya will make?"
Not only was the Tang Dynasty Navy's garrison and supply station in the Persian Gulf, but it was also responsible for collecting information from various countries in the Persian Gulf. It was regarded as an "intelligence station" affiliated with the Navy, and it was also responsible for reporting to the Navy's top brass on the local situation. Make suggestions.
Fu Yulong smiled and said: "If he is a wise monarch, he will naturally choose to bear the humiliation and make compromises with us in order to conquer the Eastern Roman Empire with all his strength. After all, that is the best in Muawiya's interests; if he is a foolish monarch, he will probably ignore it. He was so angry that he ordered a war against our Tang Dynasty Navy... But since the caliph is Muawiya, judging from the last general, he will fight two battles at the same time."
Yang Zhou raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "So stubborn and arrogant?"
"More headstrong and arrogant than you think! The Caliph calls himself the 'Messenger of God' and represents the will of this 'God'. He is the only one in the world and on earth. All opponents are aliens. They must either be forced to convert with the sword or be killed with the sword." Its destruction! Muawiya was even more cruel and stubborn, and there was no way he could compromise with the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, most of the naval forces of the Great Food Country are actually deployed in the Mediterranean. After all, their biggest enemy is the Eastern Rome. No matter whether they win or lose in the Persian Gulf, it will not affect his conquest of the Eastern Rome. A battle with us will not really affect him. The strategy is to lose more soldiers and food here at most.”
After a pause, he asked Yang Zhou: "Then are we determined to fight this battle?"
Yang Zhou smiled and said: "Then you think I asked you to drown two natives just to scare Abu Awal?"
Fuyu Long then understood Yang Zhou's intention. The death of the two natives who were put into Tang army uniforms was not only an excuse for the Tang Navy to start a war against Sherov Port, but also an explanation to the top brass of the Navy - the Tang Navy. It is said that "battleships are the country", and one's own soldiers died on one's own country. This is an unavoidable shame that violates the principle. Either the country of Dashi will make up for the losses of Datang with compensation, or Datang will drive its own warships. To get back the lost majesty.
In the Tang Dynasty, no army was more "warlike" than the Navy!
Fu Yulong was in an excited mood and stared at Yang Zhou with burning eyes: "General, please allow me to be the vanguard of the army!"
Although Xun Port is very good and can be regarded as independent, after all, there is no fleet that he can command - which naval general does not yearn to lead countless warships to sail across the ocean?
Yang Zhou smiled and said: "Why not?"
He turned back to the writing desk, picked up the brush and dipped it in ink, and wrote a battle report on the spread paper. Finally, he signed and stamped it and handed it to Fuyu Long: "Just see if you need to change it. If there is no need to change it, I will sign and sign the ship and send it back to Guangzhou. Presumably the Guangzhou Navy Commander’s Palace has been completed by this time, and Governor Su should be stationed there.”
Huating Town is the headquarters of the Navy and cannot be changed. However, Guangzhou's geographical location is too advantageous. With the continuous development of the Lingnan region, the growing population, the increasingly prosperous business, and the central government's political needs for penetrating, dividing and conquering the Lingnan region, Guangzhou has long become the center of Lingnan, so whether it is to open a shipping department there or increase the naval governor's office, it is logical and natural.
By then, the Huating Town Shipping Department will control the East and the Guangzhou Shipping Department will control the South and West, which will become the composition of the entire Datang's overseas trade.
"Here!"
Fu Yulong took the letter without looking at it, and signed and stamped it casually.
Yang Zhou glanced at him and teased: "You don't even look at it, are you afraid that I will say bad things about you in the battle report?"
"The general has a broad mind and outstanding talents. Even if the general makes a mistake, he will reprimand him face to face. How can he complain behind his back? Even if the general's shortcomings are mentioned in the letter, it is still a shortcoming of the general. No matter how much he is punished by the general, he will never No regrets.”
"Haha, you are not very old, but you are quite clever. There are not many people in Baekje who are as enlightened as you. It is said that your father, King Yici, wanted to make you the crown prince? If that is true, maybe Baekje will also Instead of suffering the loss of the country, look at Silla, the land is still there, the heirs will last forever, and the Queen of Silla is also enjoying the glory and wealth in Chang'an, how happy it is. ”
Fu Yulong laughed foolishly and did not respond.
The reason why the Queen of Silla was able to enjoy all the wealth and honor in the Tang Dynasty instead of becoming the plaything of the Tang Dynasty's powerful people was not because she was committed to Fang Junzhi? He gave his sister to Fang Jun as a concubine, and even offered himself as a pillow. How could a subjugated king have a good life?
Yang Zhou also felt that since he was talking about the Queen of Silla, Fang Jun would be involved. He was his boss’s boss. If word got out, it would be bad. No one could stand Fang Jun’s temper once it broke out...
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"Send someone to deliver the message."
"Here."(End of this chapter)