Water Margin people

Chapter 1577 The Contradictory Holy City

"Don't worry about this! Just go and do your own thing!"

Baldwin IV spoke, waving his gloved hand.

Everyone had to get up and leave, leaving only William. William also had another identity, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

"Your Majesty, do you think these two people are of extraordinary status?"

William asked, looking at Baldwin IV.

"Teacher, you also know that merchants from the East can only go to the Arabs by sea. These two people are obviously not merchants. Merchants are very clear about the rules here. How could they go to Mecca and be chased by the Arabs?"

"Based on these conditions, these two people should not be simple. It is not easy to imagine that two foreigners can run here!"

Baldwin IV said that the West is different from the East. Religious beliefs are the key here. It is difficult for Oriental people to integrate into this land regardless of their beliefs, habits or appearance.

……

Han Shizhong and Ma Lin followed the priest named Sam and soon arrived outside the city of Jerusalem.

“This is Jerusalem!”

Han Shizhong sighed as he looked at the loess-colored city in front of him. This land itself was very barren, with yellow sand everywhere, and the main color of the city was also yellow, which made it look even more desolate standing on the Gobi Desert.

“Yes, this is the Holy City!”

Sam reverently placed his hand on the red and white cross emblem on his chest and spoke with a pious look on his face.

At this time, the city gate opened wide, and a team of Templar Knights with red crosses on white background on their armor rushed out.

These Knights of the Cross Templar looked at Han Shizhong and Ma Lin with unfriendly faces. As for pagans, the Cross Templar advocated the massacre of all of them.

"What's this for? Want to fight?"

Han Shizhong looked at the Knights Templar coldly. From the conversation along the way, he had already learned about Qi's movements. The army had already taken control of Western Liao and was now in the Transoxiana area, only more than 4,000 miles away from here.

Now that his own country has come, he has a backer and has nothing to fear.

When the Knights Templar saw Han Shizhong actually display his weapons, they also drew the swords from their waists.

The two sides were on the verge of a fight to the death.

"What are you doing?"

Sam looked at the Knights Templar and shouted, these people blocked the city gate as soon as they arrived, it was obvious that they were here to cause trouble.

Civilians gathered near the city gate, watching curiously what was happening.

"No pagans allowed into the holy city!"

A Templar shouted in a cold voice.

"I am leading people into the city on the orders of His Majesty the King!"

Sam waved his hand, and the knight beside him drew his sword and blocked in front.

"What's going on? Are our own people killing each other?"

Ma Lin looked at everything in front of him in surprise. He didn't expect to see such a thing as soon as he arrived.

"Watch a show!"

Han Shizhong also said with a smile.

"What are you doing!"

Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, William arrived on horseback and stopped both sides.

When Sam saw Prime Minister William coming, he immediately stepped forward to explain the situation.

"You should leave immediately. His Majesty wants to meet these two people in person!"

William yelled at the Templars who were blocking his way.

Those Knights Templar were still unconvinced, but since William was the Prime Minister of the kingdom, they could only put away their weapons and leave. They did not think they had done anything wrong.

"You two, follow me into the city!"

William looked at Han Shizhong and Ma Lin and said.

"It's really interesting. This play is the most interesting one I've had in all the time I've been here."

Han Shizhong and Ma Lin followed William into the city with a smile.

"You are soldiers!"

William looked at the two and asked, "Why do you think so?"

Han Shizhong asked back with a smile.

"How can an ordinary person be so indifferent in front of the Knights Templar?"

William spoke up. From the moment they arrived at the city gate, he knew that the two men were extraordinary and were definitely not just ordinary merchants.

"Yes, we are generals of Qi!"

Han Shizhong did not hide anything, as there was no need to hide anything at this point.

"Sure enough! This must be a spy sent by the Emperor of Qi!"

William thought to himself.

The three of them soon arrived outside the palace. With William leading the way, the guards did not stop them.

Han Shizhong and Ma Lin soon arrived at the palace, where a sumptuous banquet had been set. However, the unique Western candlesticks and knives and forks still felt unfamiliar to Han Shizhong and Ma Lin, as they preferred chopsticks.

“Welcome guests from afar!”

Baldwin IV, who was wearing a mask and a robe and was completely covered up, spoke.

Han Shizhong and Ma Lin both had strange expressions on their faces when they looked at Baldwin IV. The temperature in Jerusalem was not low at the moment, and even wearing a single layer of clothes would feel a little hot. However, this king was wrapped tightly from head to toe. Not only did he wear a golden mask and a cloth wrapped around his head, but even his neck and wrists were wrapped.

"It is indeed the Leper King!"

Han Shizhong and Ma Lin thought to themselves that leprosy also exists in the Central Plains. People who get it will have ulcers and deformities all over their bodies and eventually die in pain.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The two of them just nodded and bowed slightly, which was considered a greeting.

"How dare you not kneel before His Majesty the King!"

A blond noble man looked at Han Shizhong and Ma Lin and shouted angrily.

"People of a higher state do not bow to the ruler of a lower state! Just say hello!"

Han Shizhong spoke directly.

The nobles present did not quite understand the Eastern proverbs, and many of them looked at each other, not understanding what Han Shizhong meant.

But soon someone helped to translate it, which instantly aroused the anger of the nobles present. The people in front of them actually regarded them as an inferior country.

Many nobles drew the swords at their waists, ready to fight to the death.

Han Shizhong was not afraid at all. He had the lance in his hand across his chest, and Ma Lin was also holding a large iron knife.

"Quiet!"

Baldwin IV's majestic voice sounded.

The noisy and clamoring nobles suddenly became quiet.

"You two have come a long way, please eat something first!"

Baldwin IV was not angry, but spoke to Han Shizhong and Ma Lin.

The two men were not polite and sat down directly on the other side of the long table, facing Baldwin IV.

The maid immediately came forward and poured the wine.

Han Shizhong took a sip and shook his head in dissatisfaction. This sour and astringent wine was far inferior to the fine wine from the Central Plains.

As for those meat steaks, they were pretty good, with lots of spices and rich seasoning.

"Were you two sent by His Majesty the Emperor of Qi? What position do you hold in Qi?"

Baldwin IV sat on the throne away from the long table. Since he was infected with leprosy, he had never eaten with others.

"I am just a general who surrendered to your majesty after being defeated in battle!"

Han Shizhong spoke only after he finished eating a piece of lamb chop.

"Surrender!"

After hearing this, all the nobles looked at Han Shizhong with contempt. A loser was not worthy of their respect.

"The Emperor is really good at judging. You are so brave and dignified. You must be a great general in the army!"

Baldwin IV looked at Han Shizhong and smiled indifferently. He did not despise Han Shizhong's defeat and surrender. He did not know much about the affairs in the East, but the emperor must have something extraordinary to send this man out.