My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 827 Mufas’s request for help

On the bank of the canal, a tall tent has been set up here for a long time. No one is allowed to approach within a radius of one mile.

Zhu Zhantan walked to the tent with fifty elite guards. Mufas on the opposite side also walked over with fifty guards. Both sides were sizing up each other.

"Governor Mufas, long admired!"

Zhu Zhantan smiled slightly and said hello to the other party.

"Your Highness, you're welcome, please!"

Mufas returned the favor with a smile, but his smile was a little forced and he looked full of thoughts.

Then Zhu Zhantan and Mufas stepped into the tent together, and all the guards they brought with them stayed outside.

The tent was very empty, except for a table and two chairs, there was no other extra stuff.

Zhu Zhantan sat directly on the chair in the south, and then asked Mufas: "Your Majesty the Governor, can you tell us now the progress of your canal excavation and when it will be opened?"

"Your Highness is really impatient."

Mufas sat across from Zhu Zhantan and hesitated before speaking again.

"Your Highness, don't worry about the canal. Although our progress is slower than yours, in at most half a year, our canal will be dug, and then the entire canal will be open to traffic!"

"Half a year? Are you serious?"

Zhu Zhantan's eyes lit up when he heard this, but then he looked at Mufas with some suspicion, because according to Wu Fangcheng's previous estimate, it should take about a year for the Ottomans. In addition, the credibility of the Ottomans is not very good. Things often change, so Zhu Zhantan has doubts about Mufas' words.

"Your Highness, there is no need to doubt this. Moreover, when I meet with you this time, I am not actually going to talk about the canal, but there is a more important thing to talk about!"

Unexpectedly, Mufas's expression suddenly changed at this time, and he said to Zhu Zhantan very seriously.

"More important than the canal?"

Zhu Zhantan also showed a surprised expression when he heard this. He really couldn't think of anything more important than the canal in a place like Egypt.

Mufas took a deep breath at this time, and then said slowly: "Your Highness, I have been to the Han Dynasty twice as an envoy, and I have also been received by His Highness the Crown Prince. I am very clear about the strength of the Han Dynasty. If we are in the future, If there is a conflict with a big man, I believe that the big man will have the last laugh in the end!”

"What does your Excellency the Governor mean by this?"

When Zhu Zhantan heard this, he suddenly showed a vigilant expression. Although many people knew this matter well, knowing it was one thing and speaking it out was another matter. Many people, including Zhu Zhantan himself, usually Pretending to be confused about this.

"Your Highness, don't worry about my plot. In fact, I came to see you today because I want to ask the big man for help through you!"

Unexpectedly, Mufas suddenly smiled bitterly at the end of his words. After saying these words, his whole body seemed to be a little depressed, and he looked a little haggard.

"Help? What do you mean, Your Majesty the Governor?"

Zhu Zhantan did not dispel the suspicion in his heart, but asked again vigilantly. After all, in his impression, this Mufas was very cunning, so his words must not be taken lightly.

"Let me tell you the truth. Since I became the governor of Egypt, many people in the Ottoman Empire have become jealous of me. Even my eldest brother is now suspicious of me. Recently, he has begun to send officials to Egypt to prepare to sideline me little by little. If I really wait until I am ignored, I am afraid that will be the day I die."

Mufas said with a face full of bitterness. He had a deep relationship with his brother who was the Sultan, so he never dreamed that the other party would one day become suspicious of him and even want to seize the power in his hands.

When Mufas came to Egypt, the relationship between him and the Sudan was still very good. However, as time went by, Mufas ruled half of Egypt, and the other half belonged to the Han Dynasty. The commercial exchanges between the two countries continued, making Mufas also made huge profits from it.

It can even be said that no noble in the Ottoman Empire is richer than Mufas, and as long as you have money, you can naturally recruit more troops, which also further expands Mufas's strength, plus he is the sultan's Brother, suddenly, Mufas was even able to compete with the Sultan.

Under this circumstance, Sudan began to be suspicious of Mufas, and even began to use Sudan's power to erode Mufas' interests in Egypt little by little.

This conflict of interests also intensified the conflict between Mufas and Sultan, and the relationship between the two quickly broke down. Mufas even had a premonition that if one day he lost power, he would probably be His eldest brother, the Sudan, was put to death.

"Is there such a thing?"

Zhu Zhantan was stunned when he heard this. He never dreamed that Mufas took the initiative to meet with him to ask for help from the big man.

However, Zhu Zhantan quickly realized that this was definitely a great joy for the big man. After all, they were about to have a conflict with Osman. As a result, the other party had internal problems first, and it was Mufas. Important person, this is a golden opportunity for the big man.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhantan's eyes flashed, and he immediately looked at Mufas with a burning gaze and said: "Your Excellency, Governor, are you kidding me? How can we, a big man, help you with the power disputes within the Ottomans?"

"Your Highness, we are all sensible people, so don't say such things. I came to see you because I actually want to make a deal with you big guys." Mufas smiled bitterly again. If he hadn't been desperate now, he wouldn't have been able to. He won't come to a big man for help.

"What deal?"

Zhu Zhantan asked again noncommittally.

"The canal is about to be opened. We all know that this canal is a golden waterway. Whoever controls this canal will control the military, political and economic lifeline of the East and the West. Although our two countries each occupy half of this waterway, But I’m afraid they all have their own ideas about the other half, right?”

Mufas sneered at the end, it was almost an open secret.

Regarding Mufas' words, Zhu Zhantan just smiled lightly and did not continue. He wanted to hear what Mufas would say next.

Sure enough, Mufas's expression changed at this time, and he continued: "Although I know that our Ottomans are not your opponents, it is not easy for you to drive us out of Egypt, and you will even have to pay a lot of effort. The price is huge, but if I help you secretly, you can achieve your goal very easily."

"You mean you want to secretly join us and help us take down the entire Egypt?"

Zhu Zhantan looked at Mufas in surprise at this time. The other party's condition was really exciting.

"Yes, I can help you take Egypt, but you must also help me with one thing!"

Mufas gritted his teeth and said again.

"Your brother wants to kill you. If it's just to save your life, I believe he will definitely agree!"

Zhu Zhantan raised his eyebrows and said with a relaxed expression.

"No! If it's just to save my life, there's no need for me to make a deal with you big guys!"

Unexpectedly, Mufas shook his head very decisively.

"Then what do you want?"

Zhu Zhantan frowned and then asked.

"I want you big men to support me and help me seize the throne of Ottoman Sultan!"

Mufas answered almost word for word.

Originally Mufas had no ambitions for the position of Sultan, but this time his eldest brother did not care about brotherhood and actually attacked him. This made Mufas hate him so much that he wanted to exchange the benefits of the canal for the big man's. Support, after all, with the strength in his hands, it is impossible to defeat the Sultan unless external forces are introduced.

Zhu Zhantan couldn't help but be shocked when he heard Mufas's conditions. From the other party's tone, he could hear the resentment in Mufas's heart. He seized the throne of sultan more out of personal ambition. It was resentment towards his elder brother.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhantan also looked thoughtful. After a moment, he raised his head and stared into Mufas's eyes and asked: "Your Majesty the Governor, you said that the Sultan ignored the brotherhood and not only seized the power in your hands, but also wanted to Killing people, these are all your one-sided words, how can I believe this?"

"Your Highness, do you think I would joke about this kind of thing? And assuming I really lied to you, what would I do?"

Mufas asked with a wry smile.

Zhu Zhantan was right. There was no need for Mufas to lie about such a matter. Moreover, if Jin Yiwei was willing to investigate such a big matter, he should be able to find some clues.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhantan pondered again for a moment, and then asked again: "Your Majesty the Governor, didn't you just say that Sudan has begun to take over power in Egypt? Even if you want to help us seize Egypt, to what extent can you do it? ?”

Zhu Zhantan was doubting Mufas's strength. If the other party only revealed some information instead of actually helping the Han to seize Egypt, then the price he paid would be too small.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness. After all, I conquered Egypt with my own hands. Coupled with the management of the past few years, I have nobles all over Egypt. Even if I am the Sultan, I will not seize power in Egypt in a short time." possible."

Mufas sneered when he said this, and then said again.

"If His Highness can agree to cooperate with me on behalf of the Han Dynasty, I can guarantee that the entire northern section of the canal will be handed over to the Han Dynasty. In addition, the city of Cairo can also be given to you. However, you will need to send troops to some other small cities. Got it."

"Your Majesty the Governor is so generous. Aren't you worried that after we get the benefits, you will turn your back on us?"

Zhu Zhantan was very moved when he heard Mufas gave the conditions for his strength, and then asked curiously.

"It would be a lie to say I'm not worried, but I believe in the big man's credibility!"

Mufas took a deep breath and replied, of course this was just a scene, the real reason was that he had no choice but to take a big gamble.

(End of this chapter)