The Attack of the Arabian Pirates
Surging East Port.
The northwest wind became violent, and the waves were not small, causing the wooden boats at the port to undulate.
Thirteen galleys had already left the harbor and were patrolling around the harbor, keeping watch everywhere.
Zhang Xun knew that Tang Chao could launch an attack on him at any time, so he could not let his guard down.
On the dock, the people were bustling as countless people lined up to board the ship.
Dozens of large ships were loaded with food and materials, and there were more than twenty ships that were specially used to carry people.
From here to the North Flow Ball, it was about six hundred miles. Zhang Xun estimated that he could arrive in a day.
Zhang Xun was clad in armor, holding a saber in his hand, and wearing a cape. His tall figure welcomed the cold wind from the northwest, and his red cape rustled.
He stood at a high place and watched the orderly relocation work.
"Governor Zhang, since you have accepted the position of the Great Tang's Liuqiu Governor, why don't you let me return to Chang 'an?”
Beside Zhang Xun, Zhangsun Wugou was wearing a traditional dress. Although she was already over thirty years old, her voluptuous figure and beautiful face still made her dazzling.
"Empress, you and I both know that the Tang Emperor will never let me go. He killed his brother and imprisoned his father. He's definitely not a good person. If I let you go back, wouldn't I have no bargaining chips in my hands? I'm doing this to protect myself."
Zhang Xun laughed.
"Protect yourself? Governor Zhang, you are the overlord of the sea. Even our glorious Great Tang doesn't dare to cross swords with you on the sea. What are you worried about?”
Zhangsun Wugou smiled.
Zhang Xun's mind moved.
This woman…It was no wonder that he was able to keep Li Shiming in check.
However, his expression did not change.
" Empress, you can stay in my army. When I have the qualifications to negotiate with the Tang Emperor on equal terms, you will be very valuable…" Zhang Xun smiled and sized up Zhangsun Wugou." I think Li Shimin is willing to spend a lot of money to redeem you.”
"Lecher!"
Zhangsun Wugou glared at Zhang Xun.
Zhang Xun's gaze was filled with aggression, making her feel as if her body was numb.
He hurriedly turned around and distanced himself from Zhang Xun.
....
On the surface of the Flowing Ball Strait.
Night fell. The fleet of thousands of sailboats plowed white waves on the surface of the sea.
In this fleet, there were western-style old uncle's big dhow, Chinese-style hard-sail sailboats. In front of them, there were some light fast boats cruising around, driving some merchant ships to the deep sea in the east.
Every ship in the fleet was flying the green crescent flag-this was the flag of Arabia!
Several large Arabian merchant clans and the Zheng Clan of Quanzhou had more than a thousand warships on the surface of the Flowing Ball Strait, almost covering the entire sea.
Amongst them, 40 Arabian galleons were in the center of the fleet, extremely eye-catching.
The largest of these ships was the 'True God Zenith' of the Abdur clan.
In the cabin of 'True God Greatest,' a burst of lively Arabian-style music was heard.
The Quanzhou sea merchant Zheng Da and a few other leaders of the Arabian maritime clans were admiring the Heavenly Demon Dance performed by a few coquettish and graceful Indian dancers.
This was the dance of the Buddhist Tantra. It appeared somewhat out of place in the cabins of the Tianfang Sect disciples.
Although Zheng Da was a sea merchant, he was actually a pirate!
He was jackals of the same tribe as these Arabian merchants.
"Everyone, this time, I met with a duke of the Great Tang. He personally promised that as long as we take down Zhang Xun, we will obtain the right to trade in Yangzhou!”Zheng Da said excitedly.
"That's Yangzhou City! This city was located along the canal and could reach Luoyang. It could even reach Chang 'an directly by crossing the Yellow River. That was the City of Ten Thousand Cities! All the wealth in the world was gathered there!”
Zheng Da said excitedly.
"Brother Zheng, we don't just care about trade. "Taking down that Zhang Xun is also profitable. All of his 40,000 subordinates will be our slaves!”
Abdur-Hari said in broken Chinese while drinking loudly.
"Abu Du, I have to remind you that kidnapping the Tang people as slaves might anger that Heavenly Khan!" Zheng Da frowned.”
"Brother Zheng, don't worry…The Heavenly Khagan won't see me using Tang slaves. If I buy them to Rome, the Great Tang may be strong, but it can't interfere with Rome, right? Haha!”
Zheng Da nodded,'I'm just reminding you not to ruin the big picture because of a small profit.'
"No, no, no. I want small profits, but I also want big profits! Everything belongs to the True God."
Abdel-Hari said loudly.
Zheng Da shook his head.
Every single one of these Arabs was a religious fanatic, unable to be reasoned with.
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