A leisurely city for solo travelers

Chapter 311 Story
At the local restaurant in Kalihit, Fang Xian was entertained by Nagpur in a daze.

The main color of the dishes on the table is yellow, which are curry beef, curry lamb, curry chicken, curry beef brisket and curry prawns, etc...

The amazing thing is that the wine here is mainly from Europe, and the red wine is the main meal. Perhaps because of the local religion, there has never been any commendable wine.

After tasting a few dishes, all the ladies put down the tableware one after another, saying that all the dishes have a kind of body odor.Fang Xian could only eat with willpower, relying on countless pancakes to dilute these strong tastes.

Zhang Dashun and Daerba ate very happily, especially Zhang Dashun, who almost shed tears after eating.

"That's the taste... After returning to China... I can't make it myself!"

"Haha!" Nagpur looked chubby, "Shun, only our Indian curry can make Indian food!"

Zhang Dashun took a sip of wine, wiped his lips and sighed: "Our admiral also liked the food here very much."

"Yes, yes, Lord Sanbao's blood originated from India!"

Nagpur brought up the topic, and the two chatted happily about the deeds of Master Sanbao back then.

Fang Xian was confused, so he could only ask Yu Yan: "What are the three guarantees?"

Yu Yan spat out a chicken bone and said with a smile: "If you are uneducated, the three guarantees are Zheng He."

"?!!"

"Zheng He is not a Chinese, but a Semuren, a Christian, don't you know?"

"My Eunuch Zheng is not Chinese?"

Yuyan wiped her hands and began to lecture: "Zheng He, originally named Ma Sanbao, you should know the surname Ma, right?"

"Well, many Muslim compatriots have the surname Ma."

"Muhammad... Mahammad... do you think the pronunciation is similar?"

"You mean? A horse equals Muhammad?"

"I didn't say it, it was a fat man on TV who said it."

"..."

"Ma Sanbao was born in Kunming. He should be a Semu person who moved from an Arab country. No one can tell whether it is India or where. When he was about ten years old, the Ming army occupied Yunnan and took Ma Sanbao away. , and later sent to the palace and promoted to eunuch."

"..."

"However, Ma Sanbao is very good at doing things, and he won the favor of everyone. Later, he made great contributions to Zhu Di. Ming Chengzu liked him very much and wanted to promote him, but the surname Ma was not allowed to enter the Three Treasure Hall, so he gave the surname 'Zheng'. named 'and'."

"So that's how it is. After a long time, the Sanbao eunuch is an Arab."

"Yes." Yu Yan sighed, "Zheng He, who is over 60 years old, is still paranoid about making seven voyages to the West. Perhaps he is looking for his roots and the legendary holy land."

"You mean... Mecca?"

"No, he's already been to Mecca, maybe another place."

"Jesus Salem?!"

Yuyan shrugged, indicating that she didn't know anything anymore.

On the other side, Nagpur and Zhang Dashun had reached the point of embracing each other and crying.

"Admiral...Admiral, why did you just leave like this..." Zhang Dashun howled loudly.

"Ahem..." Fang Xian felt that the words sounded uncomfortable.

Seeing this, Zhang Dashun quickly closed his mouth: "I'm sorry...Admiral Fang, I'm talking about Admiral Zheng."

"Well, add the last name in front."

Seeing Zhang Dashun crying sadly, Nagpur hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Dare to ask, which Ming Dynasty emperor is in power in Dongtu now?"

"Ming? It's long gone." Zhang Dashun sighed, "Now it's the Qing Dynasty... but... the court is also in name only, if you have to say it, the court will act according to a person's face."

"Oh?! Who?!"

Zhang Dashun laughed and pointed at Fang Xian: "Of course it is my Admiral Fang! Now the court has to pay him money every month."

Nagpur's surprise was not small. Looking back at the fleet seen at the pier, it is no different from Zheng He's. Those iron-clad warships loaded with tons of sailors and shells, even in the face of the legendary Europeans Also has the power to fight.

Thinking about it this way, it was right.

Nagpur bowed again and again to Fang Xian. Before, he only thought that no matter how powerful this young admiral would be, he would not exceed Zheng He's status. Looking at it this way, he was mistaken.

"Admiral! I, Nagpur, respect you!"

"..." Fang Xian didn't spoil everyone's interest, so he had no choice but to agree. He was still thinking about how to trick Nagpur, and he felt embarrassed.

After thinking for a while, Nagpur finally said: "Several distinguished guests, what I'm going to say next... was originally a secret, but now that the dynasty has changed, it's no longer a secret, but I still hope Can you keep it as secret as possible?"

Hearing that there was a secret, a group of women who had no appetite gathered around again. This is gossip that travels through time and space.

Zhang Dashun instinctively felt something, and the expression on his face became exciting and excited.

"You mean... Admiral Zheng..."

"He's not dead," Nagpur said with a smile.

"Sure enough! It's true!" Zhang Dashun became excited, "Finally, when our fleet sailed here, Admiral Zheng suddenly fell ill and died. Before he died, he was going to be buried here instead of Dongtu. Sure enough, he had seven orifices."

Nagpur nodded: "That's right, Admiral Zheng died of illness in Kalihit, and it was I, Nagpur, who was in charge of burying Admiral Zheng."

Fang Xian and Yu Yan looked at each other, and Teacher Wang, who had been studying for 5000 years, panicked.

Napang, you are so profound.

Nagpur said quietly: "Master Sanbao went to sea for the seventh time, but he still didn't reach the place he wanted to go. Finally, he passed by Kalihit and came here to eat. This is here."

Fang Xian couldn't help touching his bench, this Nima's small shop is also very deep.

"Here, Master Sanbao cried. He said that he had tried his best to win the opportunity to go to sea from your emperor, but now the national treasury is getting more and more empty, and Ming is getting more and more unstable. In addition, he is getting old. Go back, I'm afraid I won't have a chance to go to sea again."

When Nagpur said this, he was a little sad: "The Holy Land is the end point that every compatriot wants to reach in his life."

Fang Xian's complexion twitched, and he said to Yuyan, "He said compatriots?"

Yuyan hurriedly comforted him: "He's talking about religious compatriots, you're overthinking it."

"..."

Nagpur continued: "I am the person who understands Master Sanbao best. Although I don't know the situation of Daming at that time, I have read despair from Master Sanbao's eyes. I use the Lord's teachings to comfort and encourage Sanbao. My lord, Mr. Sanbao seemed to have endless power suddenly bursting out of his heart, he suddenly became radiant, and couldn't wait to say to me—'I understand! I understand! I have been unable to reach the holy city because of my heart I’m not pure enough, my behavior can’t meet the requirements of the Lord! I want to go to the holy city with my own feet, collect food with my own hands, and impress the Lord with my sincerity!…’”

Fang Xian had already covered his ears to avoid distorting his views. He could see that Nagpur was still talking about a lot of things. Although everyone was a little puzzled, they still showed respectful expressions.

Nagpur finally said: "That's it, I made this plan with Master Sanbao. Master Sanbao pretended to die of illness in Kalihit. In fact, he put down all the boats with his own hands and crutches. , the army and the gold and silver treasures, wearing only a robe, went to the holy city in his heart."

After hearing the story, everyone sighed differently.

Zhao Linger clenched her hands, "What a romantic story... I really hope he can find it."

Nagpur: "I think Master Sanbao has found it after he put down his identity and wealth."

Lin Yueru: "Is it a public fund and half private matter?"

Loyal and loyal Zhang Dashun: "How can you say that? Master Sanbao's achievements are unprecedented?"

Wang Yuyan expressed disdain: "Correct history."

Nagpur stroked his belly and smiled without saying a word.

In Fang Xian's eyes, a scene emerged.

An old man who has experienced all the pain and glory of the world.

Conquered, reduced to slavery, imprisoned, became eunuch.

An important official position, seven voyages to the West, worshiped by Baibang, created a feat that shocked the world.

Such a person finally unloaded some, leaned on crutches, and disappeared into the desert step by step.

If he could see his face, Fang Xian felt that he must be smiling.

Of course, maybe this is just a story like "One Thousand and One Nights".

If Zheng He's final destination was Jerusalem, he obviously chose the wrong direction and the wrong way.It is faster to go from the Mediterranean Sea or the Red Sea. From the perspective of Zheng He's voyages to the West in the past, it is basically worse.

On the contrary, if you start from Calihet and walk all the way west, it may take a few years to really reach that place.

Nagpur interrupted everyone's contemplation and said with a smile: "Okay, you don't have to think about it anymore. After all, it happened decades ago. As long as we believe, Lord Sanbao will get there."

After all, Daerba also has a religious foundation, and he takes it very seriously.

After hearing so much, Fang Xian almost didn't dare to do anything to Shen Napang. This fat man is so kind, and he carried such a romantic mission. He told a legendary story, how could he deceive him? ! !
But to cross a sea area and obtain the certificate of supremacy, one must have a high foundation of influence value, that is to say, one must seize the territory of an influence through competition.

There are only two forces in the Indian Ocean, the Nagpur Chamber of Commerce and... the Woodin Chamber of Commerce.

Fang Xian was shocked, and the positions of Wu Ding and Na Pang were instantly reversed.

"Helping Na to make a team! Helping fat to be handsome!" He couldn't help but slapped the table and shouted.

"Admiral Fang, what's wrong with you?" Fatty Na looked at him puzzled.

"It's okay." Fang Xianyao gathered his concentration and asked Na Pang, "Friend, can you tell me about the situation in this sea area?"

"This sea area?" Nagpur sighed, "Everyone, entertaining you is my only ability. I think in a few days, my chamber of commerce will go bankrupt, and I will return to the penniless slum kids."

"What? Could it be that the gamble has already been established?"

"Yes." Nagpur's eyes were full of remorse, "I promise to pay the levy fee of Woodin Port, one gold coin on the first day, two gold coins on the second day..."

"Break the contract!" Fang Xian scolded, he has endured this slot for a long time.

"You can't break the promise!" Nagpur stared, "Breaking the promise means betraying the Lord. I can't do that. I'd rather go on like this day by day and watch my chamber of commerce go bankrupt. I'd rather go back to the slums than betray the Lord." own belief!"

Fang Xian was taken aback for a moment, and finally relieved.

He used to always wonder why Nagpur just closed down like this without a fart, so it can be explained.

"Which ports are responsible for the expropriation fees?" Fang Xian asked decisively.

"Masket, Aden, and Gomes." Napang beat his chest and stamped his feet, "I wanted to win the share over there and oppress Woodin, but I didn't expect to be turned into an army. I will suffer on my own."

"How long can you last financially?"

Na Pang was stunned: "Five... to six days..."

Fang Xian turned to Yu Yan, "How much money do we have?"

Yuyan had already guessed what Fang Xian was planning, and was entangled: "Uncle Xian... If the Nagpur Chamber of Commerce closes down, if the money is swallowed, it will never come again."

"Money is not a thing, tell me, how much do we have?"

Yuyan gritted her teeth: "Thirty-seven million gold coins, we have all our savings, we need to keep 700 million for active use, and the maximum expenditure is 200 million."

Nagpur exclaimed: "My God, it is four times the assets of my chamber of commerce!"

Fang Xian grinned and said: "It's useless, you've won a geometric gamble, and this money can at most last you an extra day."

"Me?" Nagpur's head didn't spin enough again.

Yuyan sighed and allocated 3500 million gold coins to the Nagpur Chamber of Commerce.

Napang suffered from diabetes insipidus instantly.

"This... this... this..."

Zhang Dashun has been with the admiral for so long, and he has already seen Fang Xian's plan. He was also extremely excited at this time, grabbed Na Pang and pushed him in front of Fang Xian: "Thank you admiral!!! He wants to eliminate Wu Ding!! "

"Destroy...Wudin?!"

Zhang Dashun said gratefully: "Admiral Fang, I never thought you would take such a big risk to help Nana because of Dashun's old love... Dashun will follow the admiral for the rest of his life!"

Fang Xian focused his face, staring into Nagpur's eyes: "Whether you sell all your property, borrow money or something else, please make sure not to go bankrupt within 7 days."

After all this time, Nagpur finally understood something.

"Admiral Fang...you want...to seize those three ports?"

"Well, then I will terminate the agreement as the port occupier, so that you can maintain your beliefs without having to go bankrupt."

"Admiral Fang!!" There, Poole's nose was full of tears, the Orientals were indeed distinguished guests, and they even helped themselves to take such a big risk while talking and laughing.

"Don't be happy, you have to return me double the money when it's over."

"..."

"Haha, you are allowed to pay in installments for 100 years."

For 7 days, Fang Xian didn't waste any time,

The Fang Family Navy urgently summoned all sailors to go to sea. Yue Ruru led a large North Sea three-barrel sailing fleet to Aden. .If Woodin reacts to a battle, he only has enough time for the main fleet to sail to Musket.

Calculating the time, it will take about 5-6 days to arrive at those ports if everyone advances at full speed. If the wind direction in the middle is not strong, it will take at least 7 days.

In a geometric game, if Woodin had to pay 100 million gold coins on the first day, then the next day would be 10000 million gold coins, or [-] million.

Therefore, it is impossible to last until the eighth day, and all Fang Xian's financial resources are only enough to last until the seventh day.

The sailing ship was assigned a temporary master, more sailors were added, and the sailors of the ironclad ship were working hard to achieve the strategic goal within 7 days.

Late at night, on the deck of the Dashun, Fang Xian felt the speed of a steam cruise ship, but still felt that it was not enough.

Yuyan brought a coat and put it on Fang Xian.

"I still don't understand why you want to go far away."

Letting go of the near and seeking the far away means naturally helping the fat and destroying Wu Ding.

If Na Pang is ignored, his chamber of commerce will be disbanded within a few days, and the Fang family navy can easily annex his territory and meet the power value requirements of maritime hegemony, and then contact Wooding to find evidence of hegemony.

But now the situation is just the opposite, Fang Xian came back to eliminate Wu Ding, wasting people and money.

"Yuyan, don't you think this is the story guiding us?" Fang Xian looked hard, but couldn't see the other shore.

"The story of Zheng He?" Yuyan snorted softly, "I don't believe it."

"It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not." Fang Xian said solemnly, "From the beginning to the end, the method of obtaining the certificate of the overlord of the sea area is different from my original memory every day. The certificate of the overlord of East Asia appeared in Yoshiwara, and the love of Meiji needs to be destroyed; Southeast Asia has to go through the cockfighting conference, and use kindness to gain the favor of chickens; I believe that the proof of hegemony in the Indian Ocean is no longer that simple."

Yu Yan was startled: "You mean...that place?!"

Yuyan drew a map in her mind, shook her head after thinking about it, and said, "No, strictly speaking, it's the Mediterranean Sea."

"It can also be regarded as the Red Sea?"

"That can't be counted!"

"Haha! That place is the intersection of the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe, and the origin of the three religions. It can be counted no matter what!"

"Oh my god..." Yu Yan was speechless, "Is this proof of overlord..."

"Maybe it has something to do with God." Fang Xian said.

The sailing time in the game passes very quickly, and five days only lasts for a dozen seconds.

In front of him, two Arabian fleets were already welcoming him.

Day and night change, and it is noon.

The admiral on the opposite side also looked calm and breezy, very chic, and there were three beauties and a fat man around him.

Looking at it this way, the similarity in staffing between the two sides is a bit ridiculous.

There are three of Woodin's wives and a fat retainer.

Here are Fang Xian's two wives (Yueru has gone to Aden) and a fat black Darba.

Although Fang Xian was well prepared for this scene, the admiral on the other side was extremely surprised. After counting, he couldn't help laughing: "Haha, Oriental, I have one more wife than you!"

Fang Xian was upset and couldn't explain it, so he picked up Su Mei and shouted to the opposite side: "Do you understand the child bride?"

"..." The other side was dumb, thinking about it this way, when the two wives are old, this child bride-in-law will just be able to grow up and be able to start a business.

(End of this chapter)