Chapter 253: New Land, New Home
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Mansour was shocked, and only then did he realize the seriousness of the problem! In a word, everything can be lost, but land cannot be lost! Without land, there is nothing and everything is over!
"What can I do?"
Mansour was in a hurry, and he couldn't think of a good solution for a long time! Thinking that Aiqing might have a way, he took a look down with his eyes, and his heart was instantly angry! Malego Sprite !!
The ministers below, one by one, looked at their noses and noses, and were silent and did not speak, but none of them came out to share the worries of the monarch! This makes Mansour so angry that he wants to drag them out and scrape them alive immediately!
"Talking, all of them are dumb, ah!!"
It's a pity that no one made a sound even if he roared. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info These politicians are all shrewd, and no one will touch the monarch who is in a state of rage!
Wait until Mansur is tired of scolding, and drink the tea in the cup fiercely. Raising his eyes and glancing at the important ministers below, the nameless fire rushed out again, and he raised his hand and wanted to drop the teacup in his hand, but he suddenly woke up! This is porcelain bought from distant Cyris (China), and it is worth a fortune, comparable to gold porcelain, and you don't dare to give it to it!
At last one of the ministers came out of the ranks, and only heard him say, "Your Majesty, why don't we send an envoy and pay a heavy gift." Ask the other party's purpose first, if you don't like the land of our country, just passing by or borrowing the road, then you might as well give them more gifts. If the other party has taken a fancy to the land of our country, the minister can't help it. The opponent is too strong, and the manpower is difficult to deal with, but fortunately, the number of opponents is very small. It will not occupy all of our land, and if we only seek a piece of land for a state, we can only cede a part of it. They are stronger than us, no matter how much we resist, they are not opponents, if we show goodwill, maybe the other party will not do too much! ”
"Then what if the other party wants to occupy all of our land?" Mansour asked.
The minister smiled bitterly: "The minister does not know what to do, but to ask for the great Allah's manifestation!" ”
“……”
Mansur was silent for a long time, and then responded: "Then do as you say, send messengers to contact, and carry more gifts." I hope the other party is just borrowing! ”
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The worries of the Fatimid court, Jiang Ning naturally didn't know, and now the night has come! More than 300,000 people have set up camp in gentle land, because of the proximity to Tunisia, which is still arid, but the land is semi-arid. It's not a desert, and the efficiency of camping has improved a lot. At a glance, the entire camp is beyond sight, and the camp of more than 300,000 people, plus the lit torches, is like a long dragon! Illuminate, this silent wilderness!
"Honey, have you thought of a place to settle?"
The closer she got to Tunisia, the more confused Elizabeth became. I don't understand where Jiang Ning has set his sights, is it Tunisia? Although the climate is not very good, the land is also quite good, and there is no shortage of water! Moreover, in the westernmost part of Morocco, where the climate is better and there is no shortage of water, compared to the Maghreb region, Morocco is undoubtedly the most suitable land for human survival and reproduction. Is it Morocco?
Jiang Ning glanced up at Elizabeth and said with a smile: "It's not what you guessed, but here!" As he spoke, he pointed to a large island in the Mediterranean.
"Sardinia?"
Elizabeth glanced at Jiang Ning in surprise, frowned and said, "Although Sardinia is a suitable area, the plains on the island are very small!" It is mostly hilly and mountainous, and the plains are suitable for farming, and only one is in the west! It's enough to feed these more than 300,000 people, let alone more people in the future? ”
Jiang Ning explained to her: "I have already thought about what you are worried about. This island is the most suitable place right now, neither bordering nor too far from the mainland! Maintain a certain safety distance without being closed and left behind! For the current population, it is appropriate. As for the area, although it is a bit small, but with the neighboring island of Corsica, the area is enough! And, as the population multiplied and grew, it was possible to expand its territory outward, whether it was Italy, Gaul or Iberia. Even North Africa has a choice! Moreover, not far from Sardinia, there is not a big island called Sicily! ”
"What about the plains?" Elisabeth pointed to Sardinia on the map and said, "As far as I know, although the whole island has a large area of natural pastures, which can house our cattle, sheep, horses and other livestock!" However, the plains on the islands are too small for farming! Moreover, Corsica is mostly mountainous, with only coastal plains, and the same amount of land that can be cultivated is even smaller! Such a place, even if it is in the right location, cannot feed much of a population! ”
Jiang Ning touched Elizabeth's face and said with a smile: "What you can think of, how could I not think of it?" Look here! He pointed to the islands on the map, and Elizabeth looked along.
"I'm going to use a spell to flatten some low-lying hills or mountains to create a land plain! In this way, food crops, as well as fruits and vegetables, have a place to grow! In addition, the natural pastures of the whole island can be used to develop animal husbandry, and in addition, the fishing industry can also be developed by the sea on all sides! In addition, I have to open up the mountains of the whole island, build roads through the whole island, and create a lot of plains in the mountains and valleys! ”
"And don't underestimate our people! Their wisdom is endless, and in my hometown, there are people who build paddy fields on the mountains and carry out agricultural farming! My people are creative and can overcome any obstacles! As long as you are not a Jedi, you can survive well anywhere in the world! ”
"What you said is true?"
Jiang Ning smiled: "Of course it's true!" ”
Elizabeth suddenly said expectantly, "Then I look forward to your performance, I have never known that such witchcraft exists!" It was able to create plains! ”
"In fact, a lot of spells are possible! The difference is just whether you can use spells or not, or if you have such a flash of inspiration! ”
"When you say that, I'm looking forward to it even more!" Elizabeth said with a smile, suddenly remembering something, and then added: "As far as I know, Sardinia is currently under the rule of the Eastern Roman Empire... And part of the area, occupied by infidels..."
"Eastern Rome? Hehe, even if they occupy the island, what can they do? I don't think that their navy is strong, and it can be stronger than my three dragons? On the sea, it is king! ”
Indeed, with the tonnage and size of the three dragons, even a modern navy is no match for it. And even more so the navy of wooden ships a thousand years ago? Don't be funny, okay!
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As soon as the second day dawned, a team of more than 300,000 people began to camp one after another to prepare for migration! At this moment, a cavalry contingent of thousands of people slowly appeared on the horizon. Inside the camp, the horn sounded immediately, and everyone grabbed their weapons and looked at the cavalry slowly appearing on the horizon with a slightly expectant gaze!
"What's going on?" Jiang Ning got out of the tent and asked.
"Chief, on the ground ahead, a group of cavalry has been found!"
"Cavalry?"
Jiang Ning stared over, but saw a cavalry of thousands of people standing in front of him, stagnant. I didn't know the other party's purpose for a while, but no matter what, Jiang Ning was not afraid!
"They're coming!"
Jiang Ning looked, but saw several cavalry detachments breaking away from the large army and galloping over. Because there are only a few horses, everyone doesn't care, but the bow and crossbow are still firmly aimed at each other, but there is a slight movement. Absolutely spicy and kill them! Today's Tang people have gotten rid of the status of slaves, and this spirit has been restored again under the leadership of Jiang Ning.
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When the horsemen came over, they saw one of them, dressed in rich clothes, and looked like a nobleman! Holding up a beautifully framed scroll in his hand, he rode his horse to the front.
"I am the messenger of the third caliph of the great Fatimid dynasty Al-Mansur, and I have come to meet your leader by order of the great caliph!" The messenger shouted. (I don't understand if this is the case with the shouting of the messengers of the Arabs...... )
"I am, what is the matter with your envoy?"