Alexandria, which is said to have been built by Alexander the Great, is named after him. In those days, it was definitely the largest port in the Mediterranean. Of course, they claim to be the largest city in the world. These frogs at the bottom of the well don't know that Alexandria is not enough to see compared to Chang'an back then.

Before meeting Napoleon, Li Hu had heard many rumors describing him as a dwarf. Some say he's a monster on Corsica!

After meeting Napoleon, Li Hu felt that this guy should be about 1.7 meters tall. This height is not high, but it is definitely not short. is not a mediocre person, Li Hu feels that this guy who is always criticized should have two hits.

"Hello, my friend!" Napoleon also looked at Li Hu carefully, and was very surprised by Li Hu's tall and muscular figure.

I had long heard that there was Asia in the far east, and that those Asians were short in stature and yellow-skinned, and most of them had black hair and black eyes. He did see some Asians from India, who seemed to be about the same as rumored to be, except for some dark skin. In Napoleon's view, those should be monkeys that are not fully developed.

Joseph said that he had brought him some friends from the East and was able to provide him with many arms. Napoleon was still a little unconvinced, but after seeing Li Hu, his confidence began to waver at once.

"You're good!" Li Hu glanced at the equipment of the French army, the old-fashioned flintlock pistol. The weapons that belonged to the lowest level of garrison troops in Daming were still garrison divisions stationed in Shandong, Henan, and Shanxi, which were very safe.

I saw a few guns with two huge wheels, it didn't look like the caliber was very large, and it should be a breech loading. This kind of guy will be eliminated early tomorrow. Even the lowest-level garrison division got a few mortars to fill the façade.

It was possible to use this equipment to run rampant in Egypt, and it is said that many of the forces here were still supported by the British. It seems that Napoleon is not simple.

"Oh! My dear brother, this Mr. Li Hu is the younger brother of Mr. Li Xiao, the generalissimo of the Ming Dynasty. He wants to come to our Middle East to establish a meritorious career, and this time my brother and I have already negotiated that we can get the advanced equipment of the Ming Dynasty. You see, this is the result of my trip to the East. Joseph eagerly opened a green wooden box, pulled open the straw inside, and pulled out a revolver from it.

Napoleon had seen a revolver, but this was the first time he had seen a revolver. He was curious about how powerful this revolver with a long barrel could be.

"This is a rifle that can fire six rounds in a row, and the effective firing distance is about 100 meters. A nine-millimeter bullet can completely penetrate the enemy's body, and even a horse will not be able to stand it. Li Hu picked up a revolver rifle and skillfully loaded it. Facing a tree 100 meters away, he pulled the trigger continuously.

Six bullets hit, and the sawdust flew all over the place.

It's not terrible to have this accuracy at a distance of 100 meters, but this rate of fire is a bit scary. Looking at this rate of fire, it seems to be better than the weapons of those rebels supported by the British.

He also picked up a revolver rifle and pushed six rounds of ammunition in the same way as Li Hu. Shoot at the trees in the distance as well!

Six bullets, five missed. Only one bullet hit the target!

"The rate of fire of this gun is very good, but unfortunately there are some problems with aiming. When the hammer hits the bullet, the smoke of gunpowder will affect the accuracy of the shot. Napoleon, worthy of his military background, pointed out the shortcomings of this gun at once.

"Can you show me your gun?" Napoleon pointed to the Acre 47 rifle held by Li Hu's men. Just by looking at the appearance, this should be a powerful weapon.

Li Hu gave a look, and his subordinates immediately took down the Acre 47 rifle and handed it to Napoleon.

Under Li Hu's guidance, Napoleon picked up the Acre 47 rifle. Shooting at a rock 100 paces away continuously, the rubble flew everywhere at the point of impact, and from time to time sparks flashed from bullets and stones.

It wasn't until a shuttle bullet that Napoleon reluctantly put down the Acre 47 rifle in his hand.

"What is the price of this gun, I want a thousand." Looking at the Acre 47 in his hand, Napoleon's eyes shone brightly. He knew too well how important this kind of guy was to the infantry.

"Huh!" Li Hu smiled and ignored Napoleon.

"Ahem......!" Joseph coughed in embarrassment. "Napoleon, my dear brother. This rifle is the latest type of equipment of the Ming Dynasty, and their own army has not yet fully equipped it. We...... There's no way we're going to get it! ”

Listening to Joseph's words, Napoleon was somewhat discouraged. As far as weapons are concerned, the gap between France and the Ming is too great. The weapons of the Ming Dynasty were even better than the standard weapons in the hands of the British. It seems that he sent Joseph to the Far East to contact the daimyo on the right move.

As long as he can get a steady supply of weapons from the Ming Empire, he is confident that he will sweep away all obstacles in Egypt and completely occupy this ancient country.

"But I'll bring you this!" Seeing that Napoleon's face was not good-looking, Joseph immediately took out a large eight-grain rifle from the pile of weapons.

"This thing can crush eight bullets at a time!" Joseph took out a platoon, pressed it into the magazine, and pulled the bolt with a stroke. After aiming, he shot at an Egyptian about 200 meters away.

The bullet blew up a mist of blood on the Egyptian's back, and the Egyptian immediately fell to the ground. The Egyptians all around were screaming and fleeing!

Napoleon glanced at the results and nodded in satisfaction. At least this effective range, he is very satisfied. However, he still likes Aka Siqi in Li Hu's hand even more!

"Click!" Pull the bolt and exit the bullet case. Joseph pushed the bolt again, aiming at an Egyptian who was running more than 200 meters away.

"Smack!" There was a crisp gunshot, and the Egyptian woman who was running fell to the ground.

"Not bad!" The fact that he could achieve this accuracy from 200 meters was also a surprise to Napoleon. The flintlock pistols in the hands of his men are also very far, but in terms of accuracy, they are too far behind.

"This time, thanks to Mr. Li Hu, I got a hundred of these rifles. Otherwise, we won't be able to get it. Although there are only fifty sticks! ”

"Fifty sticks!" Napoleon was a little helpless, he thought he could get at least a hundred, but he didn't expect that there were only fifty.

"This time, we have too few laborers to send to the East. Belch...... The money in exchange can only be exchanged for so many guns. I also equipped each gun with three hundred rounds of ammunition! ”

Napoleon nodded, and he noticed that whether it was the big eight or the Acre 47 rifle in Li Hu's hand, it was an iron-shelled bullet. And not, like them, with portions of ammunition. The thing with a gun and an iron bar is even more non-existent.

This iron-shelled bullet should be the reason why the rate of fire of both guns is higher than that of flintlock pistols.

"Mr. Li, I am very satisfied with your Da Ming's weapons. Thank you for your support of the French Empire, and if you have any requests in the Middle East, just ask, and I can help as much as I can. "Now Napoleon knew that the tall Oriental man in front of him was very important.

"I want Suez City!" Li Hu put forward his request almost without thinking.

Napoleon was taken aback, in fact, what he said was a polite diplomatic rhetoric. Unexpectedly, Li Hu actually proposed to ask for a city. To be honest, he had been in Egypt for a year and a half, and he really didn't know where Suez City was.

"Suez City?" Not only did Napoleon not know, but even Joseph did not know where this place was.

"That's right! I want the city of Suez, as long as you help me attack it. I'll take care of the rest, and if you want to get weapons in Daming in the future, I'll do my best to help. Li Hu's attitude was extremely resolute.

"No problem, this little request of yours will definitely be met." Napoleon agreed, and since he didn't know where this place was, it only meant that it was too unimportant. Taking a place that is not very important and exchanging weapons with Li Hu should be worth it.

"Thank you!" Li Hu clenched his fists and bowed his hands to express his gratitude.

"Mr. Li will go to the hotel to rest first, and we will hold a grand dinner for you tonight." Napoleon smiled at Li Hu.

"Thanks!"

Li Hu left with his men, and Napoleon immediately opened the map and asked his staff to help him find a place called Suez.

When he found Suez on the map, Napoleon was a little confused.

Suez City is barely a city, or rather a small city. This place is close to the bay, but unfortunately the water here is not deep, and Suez is not a good port. The wharf here is barely able to moor a few small cargo ships and fishing boats.

Just such a place, can also make Li Hu come all the way? Where he didn't know, how could Li Hu know?

Joseph looked at it for a long time, and then suddenly slapped his head.

"I see!"

"What do you understand?"

"Li Hu wants to build a canal, you see from Port Said to Suez, isn't this the shortest point on the mainland. A canal can be dug here to connect the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.

From then on, the ship that entered Europa never had to make a detour to the Cape of Good Hope. I don't know how much closer it is to sail this distance. Joseph had heard Li Hu's idea of wanting to build a canal, and now Li Hu suddenly proposed to Suez, and Joseph immediately thought of Li Hu's proposal to build a canal.

"The distance from Port Said to Suez is 200 kilometers. It's easier said than done to dig a canal along such a long stretch of road. Not to mention, digging the canal would be equivalent to isolating the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt. The local tribal chiefs will fight with you.

You have to persuade him! Although there are many benefits in this matter, the risks are also very large. In particular, we dealt with the rebels supported by the British, and if they offended the chiefs, they also accepted the aid of the British. Then we risk being thrown overboard! Napoleon listened to Joseph's words and felt a chill down his spine.

Li Hu's plan was too big, and he wanted to dig a 200-kilometer-long canal. With today's productivity, if you want to dig the canal in a short time, you need to use at least 100,000 people.

100,000 people were hired, how much did it cost? Anyway, Egypt's finances will definitely not be able to afford this price.

Not to mention, to prepare food as high as a mountain for these 100,000 people. Although Egypt is a land of fish and rice, it often receives a good harvest. But their lives are very poor, the so-called city of Cairo. Li Hu felt that even Jinzhou was inferior.

"Tell him what? When he can't do it anymore, let's just pull him up. Now tell him that he thinks we're good? Napoleon glanced up at Joseph. This big brother is good at everything, but his heart is too soft.

"Uh......!" Joseph choked on words and couldn't say a word.

I have to say, from the point of view of France or the Bonaparte family. Napoleon's method of disposition was the most powerful and correct. Only when Li Hu can't play according to his plan, give him some help, can Li Hu be grateful.

"Oh! Also, Major Ney, immediately sent men to occupy Port Said. I don't care whose territory it is, you have to drive it there like a nail. Napoleon called out to his most proud men and immediately gave the order.

Since Port Said has the shortest distance in a straight line from Suez, one end of this canal must be at Port Said. Napoleon calculated with great precision, and if he controlled Port Said, he would control the other end of the canal.

If Li Hu wanted to build a canal, he had to consult with Napoleon. Unless he bypasses Port Said, then Li Hu's canal plan will be extended for tens or even hundreds of miles. Li Hu, who has no foundation, has no way to do this at all.

"Commander, it's simply impossible for this kid from the East to do this. But I think it's possible for you to do it. Why don't we do this and kick that Oriental kid out. "Lieutenant Colonel Desai made a direct suggestion, he felt that this Oriental kid had no power in the Middle East. With his more than 200 people, he doesn't have a lot of, so he doesn't need to give him face.

"Napoleon, that's absolutely not going to work. His family has a lot of power in Daming! Joseph's face turned pale with fright, he knew how powerful Da Ming was, and the consequences of offending Li Hu were very serious. What these soldiers like to do is to use force to speak, and if they and Li Hu get into trouble during the dispute, the consequences will be disastrous.

France not only wants to reap the hatred of the great powers of the East, but will never be able to get a bullet from the Ming Dynasty.

"His home is in Daming, not France!"

"Nope! Lieutenant Colonel Desai, this person has a lot of use value. This value is enough for us to cede half of the benefits of the entire canal. Just now you also saw those advanced weapons of the Ming Dynasty, and we need those weapons, Lieutenant Colonel Desai. Napoleon stopped Desai from continuing.