My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 682 Buying Hostages

"You want to buy Ulugh Beg?"

When Zhu Zhanhe heard Mufas' words, he couldn't help showing a surprised expression. He didn't expect that the other party would make such a request.

"Exactly, the Timur Empire is our mortal enemy. Even my grandfather died in the hands of Timur. Because of this incident, our Ottomans once fell into a situation of annihilation. Fortunately, my father turned the tide and then Reunited the divided Ottomans.”

After Mufas said this, he took a long breath and calmed down his excitement before continuing.

"So we were very happy after hearing that the Han Dynasty defeated Timur's army. Ulugh Beg is Shaharul's favorite son. If we can get him, we will definitely humiliate Shaharul, and thus Avenge my grandfather!"

Mufas's grandfather was Bayezid I, a famous military commander in Ottoman history, known as "Lightning". He once led his Ottoman army to gallop across Europe, repeatedly defeating European multinational coalition forces and conquering to Serbia, Bulgaria and other countries.

Especially in 1396, the Crusaders, composed of about 10 Hungarian and Polish troops as well as British and French knights, fought a decisive battle with Bayezid I at Nicoburg, but were defeated miserably by Bayezid I. There were more than 1 prisoners.

It is a pity that this Ottoman monarch, who was victorious in Europe, met a powerful opponent, Timur, in Asia. In the battle of Ankara, Bayezid I's [-] army was defeated miserably, and he himself became a prisoner of Timur. , and finally died in humiliation in an iron cage.

This incident is definitely painful in the hearts of the Ottomans, not to mention that Mufas is the grandson of Bayezid I. Their family has always cited this incident as the greatest shame, and they have never dreamed of finding the Tamerlane Empire. Revenge, but unfortunately the gap in national strength is too big. They have always lost more than they won when facing the Timurid Empire, let alone revenge.

After hearing this, Zhu Zhanhe pondered for a moment and then said, "I have heard about Bayezid I, so I can understand what you Ottomans think."

"Thank you for your understanding, His Royal Highness!"

Mufas couldn't help being shocked when he heard the burly prince say his grandfather's name, and his attitude immediately became more respectful.

"But I understand, Ulugh Beg is Shaharul's eldest son, he is very valuable. My father plans to let Shaharul cede the Kabul area as a ransom. If you want to buy Ulugh Bet, what are you going to do? Price?"

Zhu Zhanhe suddenly changed the subject and said with a philistine expression.

Business is business. Although he does not think that the price offered by the Ottoman Empire can exceed the value of the Kabul area, and he will not really sell Ulugh Beg, he still wants to hear the other party's offer.

"Your Highness, this time I have brought five large ships, each of which is filled with beauties, gold, silver, works of art, etc. As long as you hand over Uluru to us, everything on these ships will be yours! "

Mufas said as he took out a booklet and handed it to Zhu Zhanhe with both hands.

There is no sea route between the Ottoman Empire and the Han Dynasty yet, because the Suez Canal on the Egyptian side has not yet been opened, and it is too far to go around Africa, so Mufas came this time to send things to Egypt and reach the Red Sea by land. , and then took a boat from the Red Sea to Dahan.

Zhu Zhanhe took the book and opened it to look at it. These were the lists of items brought by Mufas. There were one hundred beauties from various European countries, five hundred fine horses, various gold and silver treasures, and even Some antique scrolls, statues and other works of art.

Just from this list, it can be seen that the Ottomans robbed a lot of things from the Eastern Roman Empire and Europe. Now, except for Constantinople and some port cities, all other territories of the Eastern Roman Empire have fallen to the Ottomans. human hand.

"It is indeed very rich and exciting!"

After Zhu Zhanhe read the list, he deliberately showed an expression of admiration. "So His Highness the Crown Prince has agreed?"

Mufas's eyes lit up when he heard Zhu Zhanhe's words, and he asked excitedly.

"Sorry, although I am moved, I cannot agree to your request!"

Zhu Zhanhe put down the booklet in his hand and shook his head.

"Why, aren't our gifts good enough?"

Mufas was also very puzzled after hearing this. Although they were a bit rushed, they had prepared everything they could think of in order to impress the emperor of the Han Dynasty in exchange for Ulugh Beg as a hostage, but they did not expect to say anything. Even the emperor's son couldn't be impressed.

"Your gifts are indeed exciting, but Ulugh Beg can exchange us for the entire Kabul area, which is obviously more valuable than your gifts!"

Zhu Zhanhe made it clear directly.

Although wealth and beauties make people excited, in comparison, the actual benefits brought by Kabul are more important to the big man, and they are by no means comparable to mere beauties and wealth.

"This……"

Mufas wanted to defend, but he opened his mouth but in the end nothing came out.

The big Han obviously liked the land more. Unfortunately, Osman was too far away from the big Han. There was no land bordering the two. He couldn't cede the land if he wanted to. In this regard, he could not satisfy the big Han's needs.

"Envoy Mufas, you have traveled thousands of miles to send so much property and want to trade with us big men. I accept your offer. Even if the deal is not reached, we can still become friendly countries!"

Zhu Zhanhe saw that Mufas was a little frustrated, so he comforted him. Of course, these were just words for the occasion and had no practical effect.

Mufas is also a person who can take things up and let them go. In other words, he was mentally prepared for failure when he came, so he quickly cheered up and said a few polite words to Zhu Zhanhe before leaving. leave.

The next morning, Jahan Shah, the envoy of the Black Sheep Dynasty, also entered the palace to ask for an audience with Zhu Zhanhe. His purpose of coming was almost exactly the same as that of Mufas. First, he wanted to form an alliance with the Han Dynasty, and secondly, he proposed to trade with the Han Dynasty and buy it with property. Down to Ulugh Beg.

And compared to the Ottomans, the Black Sheep Dynasty not only provided property, but was even willing to cede a port to the Han, so that the Han's ships could directly enter the Black Sheep Dynasty for transactions, which can be said to be full of sincerity.

But it is a pity that Zhu Zhanhe still did not agree to the other party. Although the cession of the port seemed very sincere, the port was within the territory of the Black Sheep Dynasty. If the other party was unwilling one day, he could directly send troops to recover it. Zhu Zhanhe was not willing to bet on the Black Sheep Dynasty. Dynastic integrity.

Of course, although Zhu Zhanhe rejected the two missions, he did not put his words to death, because next he had to negotiate with the Timurid Empire's mission, and he could just use the two missions as bargaining chips.

(End of this chapter)