Water Margin people

"The Arab Empire? Is there still the Arab Empire? Aren't the Seljuks Turks? Aren't your Arabs, Umayyads, and Abbasids all gone?"

Sun Lei directly exposed Xin Yiluo's lies. The Arab Empire had been destroyed long ago, and the so-called Arabs were now slaves of the Turks. The three powerful Arab empires had all split and perished.

"As for the Seljuk Turks, they will probably run away when they see the Central Plains Dynasty! They were driven to the west by the Tang Dynasty in the first place!"

Sun Lei added another point: a nation defeated by the Central Plains dynasty can become so powerful in the West, which shows how weak those people in the West are.

"You don't understand what the Arabs are! Anyone who believes in the Arab religion is a Arab!"

Xin Yuluo suddenly laughed. Although Sun Lei was very familiar with the situation in the Arab Empire, he did not know what the Arab Empire was.

"You are so stupid. You seem to have never thought about your problems. You call yourselves the Arabs, but do you recognize yourselves? Which Arab dynasty was not destroyed by internal strife and division?"

Sun Lei said disdainfully that it didn't matter who the Arabs were, since they were all his enemies anyway.

Huang Zhongfu came out with the verdict and announced the crimes of these Arabs.

"You can't...can't! Kill us!"

Xin Yiluo roared with fear on his face.

The soldiers didn't care about that and just dragged a few people out. These rebels had only one destination, which was to be beheaded at Caishikou.

"Bring up those white people from the dungeon!"

Sun Lei looked at the guards and said that those white people had been detained for a few days and should be more obedient.

After a while, several white people in the cellar were brought out.

The few people who had been locked up for three days were obviously a little dusty and dirty. They no longer had their previous arrogance. The first time they saw Sun Lei, they knelt down on the ground with a plop.

"Look, this guy deserves to be punished!"

Sun Lei laughed. It seemed that this white man was very studious and he learned his lesson after being taught only once.

"You should know what's going on outside, right?"

Sun Lei looked at the people on the ground and spoke.

"I know, I know! Your Majesty is wise and powerful, the best in the world!"

Dick from France spoke up immediately.

"Well, that's a good point!"

Sun Lei was very satisfied and even praised Dick.

"I have killed all the Arabs. Since you informed me in advance, I will allow us to trade with you. You can discuss the details with Chai Jin!"

Sun Lei pointed at Chai Jin beside him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty!"

Several businessmen were overjoyed and quickly saluted Sun Lei.

Only Erdok's face showed little joy, and he seemed to have little interest in doing business.

"If you have nothing else to do, you can go ahead. Oh, by the way, the Guangzhou Port has been destroyed by fire. I'm afraid some of your warehouse goods are gone."

Sun Lei said with a smile. After hearing this, several businessmen felt their hearts bleed, but they could only accept it. Compared with the Arabs who had their homes confiscated and their families exterminated, they were much better off. Moreover, the emperor had already agreed to trade, and the money would be earned back soon.

Several people left, but Erdok did not move.

"What else do you want?"

Sun Lei looked at Erdok and asked, it seems that this Venetian merchant has great ambitions.

"Your Majesty is wise and brave, and is willing to trade with the West. I have a plan to offer you."

Erdok looked at Sun Lei and spoke, this time his words became much softer, even to the point of flattery.

"Oh, what's your plan?" Sun Lei looked at Erdok and smiled.

"Your Majesty, please look!"

Erdok took off his clothes directly.

"Get lost, you hairy man, don't pollute my eyes!"

  Sun Lei was furious and waved his hand to have Erdok beaten out with sticks. He could tolerate it if it was a woman, but what kind of man is this?

"Your Majesty, don't get me wrong! There's a map on this dress!"

Erdok hurriedly explained. He took off his white robe and there was indeed a map inside, but it was very simple and blurry, with only an outline.

“Is this considered a map?”

Sun Lei looked at the clothes that Erdok spread on the ground. The map on them was not as detailed as the one he drew casually.

"Your Majesty, this is just a rough map. I will send you a detailed map later!"

Erdok explained that this was the only rough map he had with him.

"Forget it, this map is a pain in the eyes!"

As soon as Sun Lei waved his hand, Zhu Wu immediately came up with a map and spread it in front of Edoc. This map mainly showed the area from Qi to Daqin.

"This……"

Erdok looked at the detailed map on the paper in front of him in disbelief. It was more detailed than anything he knew. So the maps he was so proud of were meaningless.

However, Edoc soon understood the reason. Although Qi did not have long-distance voyages, there were many foreign merchants in Quanzhou and Guangzhou. It was too simple to just want some nautical charts. With a comprehensive review, they could get everything.

"Say it!"

Sun Lei said.

"Your Majesty, we Western nations are willing to trade with China, but we are separated by the Arab nations, and these people have blocked the trade route!"

"When our ship reaches the Fatimid Kingdom of the Green Caliphate, we will unload the cargo and sail overland. Only when we reach the Red Sea can we continue to board the ship and head to Middle-earth."

"It's more than 400 miles away. If you want to pass through here, you need the consent of the Green Arabs. They will collect heavy taxes and don't care about safety. There are often bandits robbing along the way. It's not a safe trade route at all."

Erdok said, pointing to the Fatimid Kingdom on the map.

"And then? What does this have to do with me? I just need you to pay me. As for how to transport the goods, that's your business!"

Sun Lei said indifferently. It was only then that he realized that the current navigation technology was still relatively backward. The Europeans had not yet discovered the route around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, and the Suez Canal had not been dug. More than 400 miles of land completely separated Europe and Asia.

"Your Majesty, if we can control this place, there will be endless wealth!"

Erdok looked at Sun Lei and suggested that after seeing the terrifying nature of the Emperor of Qi, he felt that he could persuade the Emperor to move westward.

"Haha, this is your purpose?"

Sun Lei smiled at Erdok, but his eyes became sharp, as if he was stabbing Erdok with steel knives.

"Your Majesty, as long as you control this place, Your Majesty can control the world!"

Erdok began to bewitch again.

"Isn't Byzantium closer?"

Sun Lei looked at Erdok and asked.

"Byzantium is already corrupt and they are unable to march eastward. Only your Majesty's powerful Qi State can own this place!"

Erdok quickly said that Byzantium was on the decline and was breathing its last breath.

"Haha, what about the German Holy Roman Empire? Those barbaric Germans should be powerful! And didn't your Western nobles already march eastward once?"

Sun Lei looked at Erdok and smiled. (End of this chapter)