Chapter 981: An Untold Secret
Kaim is a scholar of the heavenly world, and he has a lot of knowledge. But there are really not many interweaving between the heavenly civilization and the Chinese civilization, otherwise, an idiom will definitely come to his mind at this moment: drive the tiger and devour the wolf!
Is it really good to do that?
Wouldn't it be self-defeating? Can't play with fire**?
It was a nice sunny day.
Because the 'Holy Sacrifice Day' is coming, the city of Baghdad will always be a little more lively than usual, although this huge city has long lived up to its former glory, but the population surrounding Baghdad is three and a half million people, and it is still one of the few big cities in the heavenly world.
People from all walks of life have stepped on the side of the street, and the city of Baghdad is bustling, the streets are crowded, and there is a lively atmosphere everywhere, which is very peaceful. The streets and alleys are playing the oud, the hawkers shaking the Nakara [one-sided drum] are laughing, the shops and restaurants are lined up, and some customers, looking at the street in the distance, shake their heads to the rhythm from time to time.
All right. Holy Sacrifice Day is actually a day to commemorate someone's GG, which is very different from a monotheistic Christmas, and the atmosphere is very serious.
But Baghdad was really cheerful and prosperous, as the army of Luqi approached, the Seljuk's energy was completely concentrated on the war, the army and the governor Abdul Majid all went to Mosul in the north, the caliphate's autonomy was slowly increasing, and the [Seljuk] control of the entire city of Baghdad was relaxed a little.
Do not think that the Seljuks also believe in the Celestial Religion, that they are truly one with the inhabitants of Baghdad. The Persians will always be the outliers of the heavenly world, and the green Turks are the outliers of the outliers.
Kaim had been quite happy, but now he could not feel the joy of the city.
"Is Your Majesty really not crazy?" With a muttering to himself, Kaim strode across the street. His steps were fast and hurried, and there was an inexhaustible energy in his body, so that all his followers behind him could only barely follow behind without losing their grace even if they tried their best.
Thankfully, Qaim's home is not far from the central circle of Baghdad's regimental city.
He came from a family of migrants - the so-called migrants means "migrants". Symmetrical with the "Helper". Refers to the people who moved outside Mecca in the early days of the Celestial Church to escape the persecution of the multi-theistic [Zoroastrian] followers in Mecca, mainly referring to the families who migrated to Medina with a certain prophet in 622. Loyal to the Abbasid royal family for generations, the family also flourished during the height of the Abbasid dynasty.
The regimental city of Baghdad is the only magnificent city in the world that is circular, with three circles from the inside to the outside: the royal city - the central circle, followed by the aristocratic and plebeian quarters. Kaim is naturally in the aristocratic quarter.
Even now, al-Qa'im was only a court scholar and his status in the caliphate's court was not ordinary. He also hoped that Muktafi's wish would be fulfilled, because in that case, he would surely become a minister of the dynasty, and his family would become the first-rate magnate of the Abbasid dynasty.
But Harry found that ...... choices he was making, would it be too risky?
The Chinese were more powerful than the Seljuks, and they were even more unfriendly to the Celestial Sect, whether it was the inability to preach in their own country at the beginning, the demise of the Ghaznavids, or the letter of the Kara and the Khizm.
If Baghdad falls into their hands, it will be a disaster for the entire celestial civilization.
Now Muktafi wants to cooperate with the Chinese, and there is a sense of insecurity about how to taste. Does the rabbit work with the tiger? Is that really a collaboration?
But in any case, he had to rush to Homos, and only after real contact with the Chinese could he make a clearer judgment.
Even if the Chinese are cheating? In the end, it was the caliph who was initially decided, not al-Qa'im.
Doing what he says he will do and being able to act is a key factor in K'em's appreciation for Muktafi. He had only been at home for two days, and when he was ready, he left Baghdad. Quietly, unknown.
The absence of a caliphate's cronies and scholars in the court will naturally attract the attention of some well-intentioned people, but the Seljuk officials who remained in Baghdad are no longer able to pay attention to this inconspicuous matter.
Prepare batches of military supplies to be sent to Mosul, organize a group of soldiers to send them to Mosul, and then Abdul Majid will send them to Hamadan. This has taken over their entire lives. What is a mere kaim?
The latter came to the port of Sohar by sea. The war did not depress the harbor, on the contrary, the presence of a large number of smugglers made it prosperous.
From here, Kayim easily found a boat bound for the port of Homos, with a boatload of camels. The Chinese are now buying everything from food to livestock, to food, copper, iron, lead and tin.
After arriving at the port of Homos, after being contacted by the Lu Qi military at the port, Kayim and his party were immediately transferred to the inner city for resettlement.
The next day, he was taken to meet the newly arrived envoy, a middle-aged official with gray sideburns and a relatively rich figure - Song Qing. After finishing his trip in Tianzhu, he sailed to the port of Homos.
It's hard enough.
"Gentile envoy, I have seen Your Excellency!" As soon as he entered the door, Kayim looked deeply respectful.
Translators are available on both sides.
"Excuse me, please take a seat." Song Qing was very kind and did not put on a show. He came to Heaven for three purposes: the Caliphate in Baghdad, the Fatimids in Egypt, and Ethiopia.
I didn't think that before he sent people to Baghdad, the caliph sent someone here first, and it was really sleepy.
He beckoned to Kaim to sit down. "Hoomos has a lot of miscellaneous matters, and I'm really sorry for keeping your envoy waiting."
Both sides are smart people, and they are also well aware of this meeting, and they don't say much polite words, and they have already turned to the main topic before the aftermath falls.
The status of the caliphate, the status of the Heavenly Sect, and Lu Qi's true purpose, Qayim has too many unanswered. As for Song Qing, he also hopes to find out Baghdad's intentions and find out Muktafi's bottom line. Both sides understand that this is a matter that takes time and that decisions cannot be made easily after one or two talks.
Now, the first contact with each other is just to establish a general direction.
"My Majesty has always had a friendly attitude towards the Heavenly Civilization. Whether as a religion or as a civilization, the Celestial World should have a place in this world. ”
"The same is true of His Majesty the Caliph's rights."
Is this the future of Lu Qi's negotiations with Baghdad? Otherwise, you China has made up its mind to go to Baghdad, and there is still talk between the two sides?
Wang Jingwei and Pu Yi are in the devil's place, but they are treated differently.
Whether it's real or fake, Kaim has a sincere smile on his face. So on the next issue against the Seljuks, he unabashedly expressed the caliph's hostility towards the Seljuks.
Lu Qi's promise to the Celestial Civilization and the Caliph himself, as well as the Caliph's hostility to the Seljuks, are all on the surface, and such a big premise is there. Negotiations between the two sides can then revolve around this great future.