Daming Greedy Wolf Star

Chapter 353 Meeting Ceremony in the Kingdom of Naples
Ankara is actually not very close to the Turkish Strait. This city that will be famous for its Mediterranean style in the future is actually in the middle of the Sakarya River.

Passing west through Nicaea, you can finally reach the Turkish Strait, facing the Castle across the sea.

Zhu Zhanhe was very courageous because he did not take the land route, but took a boat directly from the Mediterranean, passing through the island of Cyprus to Asia Minor, and then headed north to Ankara.

Is Zhu Zhanhe arrogant?Arrogant.

If he hadn't been arrogant enough, he would not have chosen to cross the Eastern Chagatai Khanate to go to Shuntian Mansion, but he was not an arrogant person.

At that time, the situation was relatively clear. He knew very well that neither Wai Si nor Ma Heima had the courage to touch him, so they did this.

But it has to be said that the encounter with Wala at Liangzhou Wei still made him worried. At least now he doesn't dare to be so arrogant.

The reason why they dared to take the sea route was that the entire Asia Minor area was controlled by the Ming army. Although there were still remnants of the Ottoman Empire, they were no longer in power.

The second and most important reason is.

"Your Highness, this is Duke Rene, who came to greet you on the orders of Queen Jeanne II of the Kingdom of Naples."

Listening to Mu Bin's introduction, Zhu Zhanhe frowned.

Mu Bin is Mu Sheng's eldest son. With the finalization of Zhu Zhanqi and Mu Qin's marriage, Mu Bin, as Mu Sheng's eldest son, has naturally been given great importance.

The Ottoman Empire, which was pushed to a corner, was a good training object. After Mu Sheng got Zhu Zhanhe's consent, he sent Mu Bin over.

However, Zhu Zhanhe frowned not because of Mu Bin, but because of the Duke Rene whom Mu Bin mentioned.

After hearing Mu Bin introduce himself, Duke Rene also bowed and saluted Zhu Zhanhe, and then babbled a lot.

"His Royal Highness, he said that this trip is on the order of Queen Jeanne II of the Kingdom of Naples, and he is here to give you a small gift before cooperation."

Zhu Zhanhe heard this and looked at Duke Rene.

Duke Rene smiled slightly, turned sideways, and waved to someone not far away.

Soon, a group of people escorted several people up.

Zhu Zhanhe raised his eyebrows when he saw this.

He knew these people because he had previously sent people to inquire and collect information about these people and their circumstances at the time.

These people are now King Murad of the Ottoman Empire and his sons.

Before Zhu Zhanhe had time to speak, Duke Rene started chattering a lot again.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he said that these are the king of the Ottoman Empire and his legitimate sons and bastards. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also interested, he will have the heads treated with lime given to you."

"In addition, there is also the royal harem of the Ottoman Empire. He also specially asked people to stay. He said that he had understood everything in advance. You have fulfilled the period of filial piety for Emperor Taizong and will send those people here tonight. "

"That's not necessary." Zhu Zhanhe waved his hand.

"I have no interest in broken shoes (note 1). Let him keep it for himself and enjoy it. Just let him send over the head of Murad's bastard."

"Mu Bin, I leave this matter to you to confirm. Your father must have sent you the portraits of those people, right?"

"No problem!" Mu Bin agreed without hesitation.

“I will definitely check and compare in detail next time!”

"That's it." Zhu Zhanhe waved his hand, turned around and prepared to leave.

"Tell this Duke Rene that you don't have to worry about what I promised them. As long as they cause enough harassment to the castle so that we can take the castle at the minimum cost, I will send troops as agreed."

"Of course, the premise is that the canal can be completed on time. This will require their help and let them send some more slaves."

"Let them not be dissatisfied. This time I will buy it with money according to the market price."

After saying that, Zhu Zhanhe left directly without giving any face to Duke Rene.

Although this Duke Rene has the title of a duke, he is actually not from a noble family. He is not even a middle-class person. To say that he is from the bottom of society is to praise him.

Because this Duke Rene was originally a slave, according to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, he was a lowly person.

As for why he changed from the lowest servant to a duke, this is mainly because of the current king of the Kingdom of Naples, Jeanne II.

Although Jeanne II is a king, it is actually more appropriate to be called a queen. Of course, this is because she is a woman herself.

Jeanne II was famously dissolute. She had countless children throughout her life, but after her death, none of her heirs could succeed her, simply because no one could be sure who the fathers of these heirs were.

Jeanne II had a large number of lovers, and their relationships were extremely confusing. Not only that, she also had a large number of adopted sons. As for whether this adopted son was serious or not, it can only be said that everyone who understands understands.

Duke Rene is one of the adopted sons of Jeanne II, and as the adopted son of the Queen, his status naturally rises.

Therefore, Zhu Zhanhe went too far. He talked about broken shoes directly in front of others. Although he was talking about the harem of the Ottoman Empire, if he thought about it more, he would also think of Jeanne II. .

After all, someone as promiscuous as Jeanne II would be considered explosive in the entire history.

Besides, he was just an adopted son, and Zhu Zhanhe didn't think he dared to make any fuss.

As far as the current situation is concerned, even if Jeanne II came in person and Zhu Zhanhe called her a shabby shoe in front of her, she would not dare to say a word.

Not to mention that she had to count on Zhu Zhanhe to help her take back Sicily and clear up her low reputation due to a large number of lovers and adopted children, but who dared to touch the limelight of the Ming Dynasty nowadays?

Believe it or not, after taking over the Golden Horde, the Ming army went directly to your house?

Finally, don't forget the Suez Canal. If Zhu Zhanhe is really offended, when the Suez Canal is completed, the treasure fleet can enter the Mediterranean and head directly to the hometown of the Kingdom of Naples.

The Golden Horde can just be thrown aside.

"His Royal Highness."

In the evening, Zhu Zhanhe was having dinner, and Mu Bin was sitting opposite him, looking a little restrained.

"Look at me? Eat." Zhu Zhanhe gestured towards Mu Bin.

It has to be said that the Mu family is still very correct in their attitude. When facing Zhu Zhanhe, no one dares to make blind remarks, whether it is Mu Sheng, Mu Ang or Mu Xin, let alone a junior like Mu Bin. said.

Although, strictly speaking, Zhu Zhanhe and he were of the same generation.

However, Mu Bin had no appetite when looking at this feast, even though it contained venison from the Caucasus Mountains and delicacies sent from the Kingdom of Naples.

"His Royal Highness, do you really want to help the Kingdom of Naples?"

　Note 1: The word "broken shoes" has three origins. One is that it originated in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Song Jiang's wife Yan Poxi was a famous prostitute at that time, and the word "broken shoes" comes from this.

The second is that it originated from Bada Hutong, and it is said that women who sell their bodies will hang an embroidered shoe outside the door of the house, and the word broken shoe comes from this.

The third is that some prostitutes have no skills to support themselves when they get old and lose their lust, so they can only go to the forest areas or mines to find coolies. Walking on the dirt roads in the forest areas and mines, their embroidered shoes with soft satin soles will soon wear out. , from which the word broken shoes comes.

Don't take it too seriously.

　
(End of this chapter)