Chapter 1342: Arabian Storm (13)
A few days ago, Prince Mustafa left his sister Princess Nikita behind after completing his mission.
After all, if Nikita wants to go to the Americas, he must have the help of people from the Song Empire. Otherwise, what else could the Ottomans, who couldn't even get out of the Mediterranean, do to send Princess Nikita to America.
After knowing the Ottomans' intentions, the governor of Cairo, Ma Bond, did not neglect the princess who was left behind, and provided very luxurious supplies and consumables every day.
Even, even the maids and guards around her have received a lot of benefits.
Therefore, Nikita was still very satisfied with the attitude of the Song Empire.
At the very least, the other party did not treat him slowly, and the things he provided were also in line with his identity as a princess.
In this way, Princess Nikita stayed here in the Cairo Concession for seven or eight days, and after Ma Bond mobilized a heavy warship, the Princess Nikita left Cairo and began her journey to the Americas.
This heavy battleship was given to the concession by the Empire.
After all, the empire had three concessions in Europe and Egypt.
Far from the mainland, the three concessions had to be closely united in order to be able to cope with the unexpected situations that might arise.
Moreover, with warships, then the Chinese descendants in the concession can also have a way out. If they really encounter an enemy who cannot be resisted, then they can also leave the concession on a warship to ensure their safety.
It can be said that Zhao Hongyu still attaches great importance to the personal safety of Chinese descendants.
Of course, placing such a heavy warship here in the Mediterranean Sea is also a practice for the empire to show off its maritime strength, so that some people are a little afraid of not looking for trouble.
You must know that the heavy battleships of the empire are two hundred years ahead of this era in terms of technology. Arguably. Even with the appearance of small butterfly wings, it will not be so easy for Europeans to catch up.
This huge battleship has a total of 108 guns, and it is also very fast. In addition, the hull of the ship is inlaid with steel plates to strengthen the defense, so it is definitely called the "behemoth" of the sea today.
But no one who has seen such a heavy battleship is not afraid and afraid.
Of course, the Empire did not put many of these battleships here in the Mediterranean. There were only three in total, and it was claimed that these three battleships were the only three in the Empire.
In fact, this is not the case at all.
In total, the Empire built hundreds of shipyards in the Americas. These shipyards have not stopped manufacturing warships over the years, and it can be said that all the factories are running at full capacity.
Some of these shipyards are specially used for the construction of conventional warships, and some are specially used to build such heavy battleships.
Thus, over the years, the Reich has had thousands of regular warships, as well as more than five hundred heavy battleships.
It's not at all what it claims to be.
This is actually understandable, after all, as a country, the hole cards still have to be hidden, isn't it?
But even so. The three heavy battleships in the Mediterranean Sea are also very fearful.
Fortunately, the empire never causes trouble, which is a relief.
Now, in order for Princess Songnikita to go to the Americas, Ma Bond had to use this warship under the jurisdiction of the Cairo Concession.
After boarding this giant 'sea beast'. Princess Nikita's heart was also very excited.
She never imagined that a warship could be built so big that it could almost catch up with a moving sea and land.
Of course, if Princess Nikita's idea was known to Ma Bond. I guess Ma Bond will definitely laugh at this princess.
Don't look at this kind of heavy battleship of wooden structure, it seems to be large, but compared to the aircraft carrier of the future, this kind of ship is simply pediatric.
There are also only future aircraft carriers. It's really moving land.
How can a sailboat with a wooden structure with three decks be considered to be mobile land?
Exactly kidding.
However, from the perspective of Princess Nikita, a native of this plane, there is nothing wrong with such an idea.
After all, judging from the technology of various countries in this era, it is still more than enough to build such a warship.
What's more, the ships of this era were not so large, so it is not surprising that after seeing such a heavy battleship of the Empire, such an idea would arise.
The cabin for Princess Nikita is very luxurious, and all kinds of daily necessities are also available.
Princess Nikita was quite satisfied with her accommodation.
At least, it's nice to be able to stay in a place like this during a long sea voyage.
Although Princess Nikita had never sailed the oceans, she had asked about them before.
Therefore, she is not the kind of ignorant and ignorant Xiaobai, who understands and knows very well how difficult ocean voyages will be.
Fortunately, Nikita was already prepared in her heart. Know what kind of difficulties you will face.
Based on this situation, how could she not be satisfied after seeing her residence.
You must know that the European ships of this era, even the most luxurious ocean-going ships, could not have such cabins as the Song Empire.
In addition to the two personal maids, the other servants and guards were arranged in other cabins.
And the cabins of these people are also very clean and tidy, not at all the dirty environment they imagined, which is unbearable.
Enough fresh water, grain and meat are quickly replenished here in Cairo.
Because the heavy battleship hides a high-power propeller under the water, this kind of heavy battleship of the empire will not be like the ocean-going ships of this era, which require six months of energy from Europe to the Americas.
Basically, if all goes well, that is, in more than twenty days, the heavy battleship will be able to reach the Americas.
However, in order to confuse Princess Nikita, and at the same time not let her know about it. So. The heavy battleship had to slow down and spend four months at sea.
Therefore, in order to achieve this purpose, the ship was replenished with a large amount of fresh water and various supplies. Even for the loading of supplies, the crew was reduced by half.
The battleship slowly left the docks of Alexandria and headed for the depths of the Aegean Sea.
Watching the battleship disappear into the sea, the corners of Ma Bond's mouth cracked: "The Ottomans have a good plan, but I think their plan is destined to fail." Our Highness is not the kind of guy who can't walk when he sees a girl, so I conclude that the Ottomans are going to lose their wife and their soldiers this time. ”
As soon as Ma Bond's voice fell, a group of concession officials surrounded him. The openings echoed one after another.
These people all came to see off Princess Nikita, and they are all genetic people of Chinese descent.
Therefore, for Ma Bond's words, the big guys agree very much.
Not really!
They have all been in contact with Zhao Hongyu, so they know Zhao Hongyu's character.
Therefore, they all know that the master of their own family is not the kind of person who makes a mistake when he sees a woman and then can't walk.
So, the Ottomans' plan must have failed.
It's not good. The Ottomans have a lot to lose this time.
His Royal Highness is not a good person, not to mention that there are a few bad people around him.
However, none of this has anything to do with me. The Ottomans were unlucky.
Besides, they sent it to their door.
Ma Bond and his party left Alexandria and soon returned to the concession on the western outskirts of Cairo.
When Ma Bond returned to the concession, a subordinate immediately came to his office.
"Your Excellency. A group of Arabs from the Middle East wants to see you. ”
Arab?
Here in Cairo, there are a lot of businessmen from the Arab world.
Even here in the concession, there are many Arabs. So Ma Bond didn't have a shocked expression on his face.
You know, the biggest customers here in the concession are Arab merchants.
They have a great interest in and desire to buy the thirteen incense of the empire, as well as refined salt and sugar, as well as various luxury goods and household products.
At the same time, merchants from Arabia would also sell those excellent Persian slave girls to the concession.
Therefore, there are usually some Arab businessmen who will ask to see them to discuss something.
"Is it an acquaintance? Do you want to buy bulk goods? “
Ma Bond sat behind his desk, opened the drawer of his desk, took out a file book, and began to slowly flip through it.
For the generality of his subordinates, it is obvious that Ma Bond did not take it seriously.
The subordinate standing in front of him shook his head and said, "This group of people has never seen it before, and it seems that this is the first time they have come to the concession. And the costumes of these people are very luxurious, obviously very different from those of the merchants. Moreover, the Arab who seemed to be the leader was surrounded by many elite Arab warriors. “
Retracting his gaze from the file, Ma Bond's heart moved.
"Oh, let their leader in, then."
The subordinate nodded and left, while Ma Bond sat there in deep thought.
Who are these people?
Could it be the royal family of Arabia? Or is it the Great Chief?
Otherwise, it would be difficult to deduce the words of the subordinates.
Although I have met a lot of Arabs, they are just some businessmen.
These businessmen, even if they have money, are ordinary people.
Compared with the royal families and sheikhs in the Arab region, who have great power, it is still very inferior.
If these seekers are royal families or chiefs, then what are they called?
Ma Bond's mind was constantly speculating and judging...... (To be continued......)