Water Margin people

"Never allow them to dig a canal!"

Everyone roared in unison.

Although the canal can make business prosperous, the consequences are also serious. The canal will separate the two continents and completely divide the land.

"Sir, if Qi builds the canal, our connection with Fatima will be completely cut off."

Everyone looked at Saladin. The canal would bring them no benefit at all, so they had always opposed its construction. Now that Qi had started building it, it would be a disaster for them. The Persian Plateau, the Persian Gulf, and the Mesopotamian Basin had already belonged to Qi. If the canal was built, Qi's ships would be able to control these areas, and they would be completely surrounded.

"It can't be said that there are no benefits. At least, Qi will not focus on dealing with us. They will also deal with the Holy Roman Empire and share our pressure!"

However, some people expressed different opinions. After the destruction of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the Holy Roman Empire and Christianity had been completely driven out of this land, and now they had to deal with the State of Qi alone.

"Even if they want to deal with those people, they will deal with us first!"

"If their fleet can reach the Mediterranean, Jerusalem will not be safe!"

"Can't let them pass!"

……

More people still oppose it.

"Stop talking, gather everyone, this canal must not be built!"

Saladin looked at everyone and spoke.

When the trumpet sounded, the Arab cavalry gathered together. Saladin said nothing and led his army to charge towards the Red Sea basin.

Yue Fei received the news early and he looked towards the east with a telescope.

“These people are so slow!”

Yue Fei muttered, "It has been three days, and those Arabs have only walked a hundred miles. At this speed, it will take them forever to get here."

"General, we have received intelligence that the Arabs are coming in larger and larger numbers. Arabs from all directions are gathering here."

A soldier reported to Yue Fei.

"Whatever, the more the better!"

Yue Fei said nonchalantly, as if the millions of troops were like grass.

"Yue Fei, are you so sure?"

Ruan Xiaoqi said with a smile.

"Seventh Brother is here, come and sit down!"

Yue Fei turned around and saw Ruan Xiaoqi, and immediately greeted him with a smile.

"Don't be careless. There are quite a few Arabs coming this time. If the war goes badly, these slaves may mutiny at any time. Even though they only have hoes and pickaxes in their hands, they can't be underestimated if they really come to kill us."

Ruan Xiaoqi looked at Yue Fei and said.

"Seventh Brother, you are the one who brought the things here. Don't you know that I will kill as many enemies as come?"

Yue Fei smiled and said that this time the supplies brought him hundreds of the latest semi-automatic rifles. He had tried this thing and found it was far more terrifying than the previous rifles. Killing people was like mowing the grass. The era of swords and spears was a thing of the past.

"Don't be careless. His Majesty said that war is a matter between people. Tools can only play a certain role. If you rely solely on tools, problems will arise sooner or later."

Ruan Xiaoqi looked at Yue Fei and said.

"Don't worry, Brother Qi. My special forces don't just rely on guns to show off their power. We are also experts in fighting with fists, feet, swords and guns, and we can defeat ten people at once!"

Yue Fei spoke, he certainly knew that he could not rely solely on weapons, he only had a few hundred guns on his side, if the enemy had too many people, it would only be a matter of time before they rushed over.

"It's good for you to know. Our navy can't help in this war. We are too far from the coast!"

Ruan Xiaoqi said that the navy soldiers had been on the ship for more than a year and had become accustomed to the bumps on the sea. It would be difficult for them to adapt to the sea now and their combat effectiveness was not strong. Going there would only cause trouble.

"Seventh brother, don't worry. If I can't solve this problem, how can I, Yue Fei, and the special forces put our faces? His Majesty will not use me anymore!" Yue Fei said with a smile. He is now the spearhead figure of Qi State, and he is the one rushing to the front line.

"Aren't you planning to let Han Shizhong replace you?"

Ruan Xiaoqi said with a smile.

"That Han Powu is not a good guy. He has only been the deputy general for a few days and he is already trying to steal the credit."

Yue Fei was very dissatisfied. Han Shizhong was now the deputy general here, and he would be promoted to the position after he left.

"Don't say that. Your Majesty is just being considerate of you. You've only been married for a short time, and it's nothing if you don't go home!"

Ruan Xiaoqi lectured Yue Fei like an elder.

Yue Fei looked at Ruan Xiaoqi with disdain. He called him "Seventh Brother" and acted like an elder even though he was only a few years older than him.

"Hasn't Han Shizhong been married for a short time?"

Yue Fei muttered.

"That's different. Han Shizhong's wife is a capable person. I heard that she joined the army last year. She is very capable and is now the commander of the female barracks. She will also lead the troops this time!"

Ruan Xiaoqi said.

"Female soldier? What are you doing here?"

Yue Fei asked in confusion, the female soldiers had already returned to the Central Plains with the emperor, why were they sent here again?
"Of course, we have to do what we can't do. We want to control this area. If we let the men be killed, what about the women? Someone has to deal with them, right?"

Ruan Xiaoqi said that although people killed people regardless of gender during the war, that period has passed now. After all, massacring women is not a glorious thing, but it is different if women do it.

"He joined the army last year and became a general this year! Han Powu had planned this all along, right? Who did this treacherous guy get his hands on?"

Yue Fei was furious when he heard this. Han Shizhong's move of using a male and female thief was really cruel. It was not enough for one person to earn military merit, the couple should work together to earn double the merit.

"You are the only one who is slow to think. Your Majesty is different from the previous emperors. Your Majesty does not discriminate against women and believes that women can also do what they should do."

"As for whether she leaves or not, it doesn't really matter. You know the situation of female soldiers now. Women start late, and few are literate. Han Shizhong's wife Liang Hongyu already has a reputation as a heroine. Shouldn't she be promoted quickly after joining the army?"

"Besides, he's not the only one who earns double the money. Zhang Qing and Qiongying are the same. Who knows, Li Kui will be able to do the same!"

"It's just that your sister-in-law is not that kind of material, otherwise I would also like to send her to the army!"

Ruan Xiaoqi shook his head and said that people with brains would have started preparing long ago, but he just didn't have the conditions.

"My husband won't do that either! I have to find a way. I won't go back!"

Yue Fei said angrily.

"What do you want to do? Disobey the order?"

Ruan Xiaoqi looked at Yue Fei and asked.

"Of course not. I wrote a letter to argue my case. It took a year to write back and forth."

Yue Fei said that he would delay it even if he had to.

"I knew you would be like this. Your Majesty's letter to you."

Ruan Xiaoqi took out a letter and handed it to Yue Fei.

Yue Fei quickly stood up and bowed to receive the letter. Although it was just a letter and not an imperial edict, he still had to be polite even if he didn't kneel to receive it.

Yue Fei took the letter and began to read it. After reading it, his eyes lit up.

"Your Majesty is really capable. I will go back after this battle is over!"

Yue Fei smiled and put away the letter.

Ruan Xiaoqi smiled and asked nothing. There were some things he didn't need to know, and didn't want to know. (End of this chapter)