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Chapter 499 Typed agreement (2)

"Hahaha... Brother Hu, this battle was won beautifully. My brother's sea battle skills are really good, and he is almost catching up with Zheng Zhenggong (Liu Rengui's respectful title) back then!"

After the battle was over, Wang Haibin immediately led the "Shunyuan" and other merchant ships to come up and merge with the "Weiyuan". He was still walking on the gangplank, and he laughed heartily. .

"My brother is laughing. It's because the thieves are greedy, and they are unwilling to divide their troops to attack the merchant fleet. Otherwise, the outcome of this battle may be unpredictable."

Lin Hu was stable by nature. Although he had won a hearty victory, he was not overjoyed. Instead, he pointed out the root of his victory very objectively.

"Brother Hu is too humble. This battle is outnumbered and the enemy is outnumbered. It is all thanks to my command. My brother is so impressed."

Wang Haibin is also the master who has fought fierce battles at sea. He was already the commander of the squadron in the battle against the Japanese navy in Baicunjiang. Admiration for the ability to grasp the opportunity of the war, this then praised with a smile.

"Brother Wang, although we have won this battle, we have offended the cannibal severely. I'm afraid this business will inevitably be affected."

Lin Hu's mind is very clear, and he will not forget the purpose of this visit because of a big victory. He doesn't want to talk about this naval battle that has become a thing of the past, but brings the topic to the real thing.

"Well, maybe it's okay. I've been beaten left and right, and I'll just wait to see what the big cannibal has planned. If it doesn't work, it's okay for me to turn around and poison after turning around."

Although Wang Haibin has been to Dashi several times, he doesn't know much about the internal affairs of Dashiren, and he dare not make a conclusion about the changes that may be brought about by this battle, but he doesn't care too much about the food supply of the fleet. Fresh water and other reserves are still enough, the big deal is not to do business with the Dashi Empire, and it’s not a big deal to dump the fleet’s cargo once when you turn around, the most is to lose some profits. In his opinion, with The big picture doesn't matter too much.

"Brother Wang said yes, then wait and see."

As early as when the war was about to start, Lin Hu had already considered what Wang Haibin said, and he was also aware of it, so he was inevitably a little bit unwilling, because only Alexandria, such as silk and porcelain, had a huge volume of goods. The hub of the city can be sold very quickly, and only here can it be sold at a good price. However, the battle has been fought, and the decision right now is no longer in our own hands. Whether we can successfully establish a stronghold in Alexandria can only be determined by the big Shiguo's attitude towards this war has changed, no matter how much Lin Hu feels helpless, at this point, he can only wait for the opponent's reaction before making a decision.

"Uncle Hu, father, look, there is another boat coming out of the port!"

Just as Lin Hu was talking with Wang Haibin, Wang Yuanzheng on the mast suddenly uttered a loud cry, which startled both Lin and Wang, and hurried to the blood-stained bow. They each took out the binoculars stuck in their waists, held them up in front of their eyes, and began to observe carefully.

"Wave the flag, wave the flag quickly, bigger, bigger!"

Mua Via Aben, who left the port in a small boat again, lost the calmness and composure he had when he went out to sea. Looking at the huge scale of the Datang Fleet in the distance, his calves kept shivering. Sweat dripped down his face, he kept yelling loudly, instructing a sailor standing at the bow to shake a white flag that was not too big, lest the Datang Fleet could not see the flag clearly. If he comes to a guy, the fun will be over.

"Brother Wang, what do you think?"

The white flag waving virtue on the big food boat is so conspicuous, Lin Hu will not fail to see clearly, and also vaguely guessed the meaning, but he was not in a hurry to make a conclusion, but calmly Putting the binoculars into the lens barrel at his waist, raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked in a flat tone.

"It should be the messenger, but it's hard to say what we're talking about. It's okay to adapt to the situation after it arrives."

Wang Haibin wasn't sure what the other party's intentions were, so after pondering for a moment, he replied in a somewhat uncertain tone.

"Ah."

Lin Hu didn't say any more, just let out a soft voice to show his agreement, and kept his eyes fixed on the approaching big food boat.

"Listen, Tang people on board, I am Mu'a Via Aben, the director of Alexandria's harbor affairs department, and I am here to negotiate with you by the order of Lord Yazid ibn Abu, the governor of Egypt. Please put down the rope ladder, please Let me tell you when I board the boat."

The big food boat is a standard configuration of eight oarsmen. Its speed is extremely fast, but all the sailors have been frightened by the previous battle. When they paddle, their hands and feet are stiff, and their speed is really fast. Not going anywhere, it took nearly two quarters of an hour to get close to the bow of the "Weiyuan". Mua Via Aben clenched his hands tightly in his wide sleeves He cheered himself up for his good life, and then he stood up with a slump, and pretended to be majestic, raised his head and preached loudly to everyone on board.

"Put down the rope ladder!"

After listening to Wang Haiyao's translation, Lin Hu's solemn face did not show any fluctuations, he just waved his hand indifferently and gave the order. Several sailors rushed to untie the rope ladder wrapped around the ship's side, and threw it out. hanging over the ship's side.

"You, and you, go first, hurry up!"

Although Mua Via Aben climbed to a high position by relying on his nepotism, he is not a complete waste. Over the years, he has dealt with various merchants a lot. Seeing that the rope ladder on the "Weiyuan" has been lowered, knowing that the other party also intends to have a detailed discussion with him, most of the tension in his heart was relieved immediately, so he took out With the attitude of the steward, he pointed to the two sailors casually and shouted to order them to lead the way, while he himself followed behind with difficulty, and was recommended by the two attendants behind him to climb up the high mountain very clumsily. side of the ship.

"Welcome to the General Manager. This is Xia Wang Haibin, who is the treasurer of this caravan. I don't know that the General Manager is here. I am sorry to welcome you. Forgive me, forgive me."

Wang Haibin is a man of the world, so he will never miss out on etiquette. When Mua Via Aben boarded the boat panting, Wang Haibin immediately greeted him with a smile on his face. He greeted politely.

"Ah, it turned out to be Shopkeeper Wang's. I have admired it for a long time, I have admired it for a long time."

Wang Haiyao's words were translated by Wang Haiyao according to Arabic etiquette. Hearing that Wang Haibin didn't mention the previous naval battle at all, Mua Via Aben's heart immediately became more solid. Seeing the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty merchants he had seen, he bowed his hands and exchanged greetings, but his movements were a bit stiff, and he was quite funny.

"Don't dare, dare not, my lord is here personally, and the trumpet is not very prepared, so I have prepared some thin wine, and I would like to ask my lord to show you."

Seeing the plausible etiquette of Mua Via Abena and others, Wang Haibin couldn't help but want to laugh aloud for the last time. Fortunately, the city was deep, so he finally forcibly endured it, and just waved his hand politely to signal to Mu A Via Aben first went to the cabin to discuss matters.

"This... the manager was ordered to come here to negotiate, this wine..."

Mua Via Aben is a Christian believer. Although he is not very devout, he dare not break the taboos that should be observed in public. Although wine is not among them, he dare not mess with meat and other things After eating, when he heard Wang Haibin's invitation to a banquet, he immediately hesitated a bit. After all, he came to negotiate. If the master had an invitation but refused to accept it, it would be too disrespectful to the master. After drinking it once, if someone sued him, the consequences would be even more unimaginable, and he couldn't help but stuff up some words for a while.

"My lord, please rest assured. Apart from wine, there is only rice and no meat. There will definitely be no illegal activities."

At any rate, Wang Haibin had been to Dashi several times, so he knew more or less the taboos of sex. Seeing that Mua Via Aben was hesitating there, he explained with a smile.

"Oh? That's good, that's good, shopkeeper Wang Da, please!"

Since Mua Via Abend became the director of the Harbor Affairs Department, he has drank the fine wine from Datang several times, and he has always missed the mellowness. It's not much, even if you have money, you can't buy it. Now, when you heard Wang Haibin's words, the wine worms in your stomach immediately jumped up, swallowed hard, and some of them couldn't wait to nod their heads in agreement. down.

The wine is naturally good wine, from the "Drunk Endless" old cellar of "Deng Kee Company". Well, even Wang Haibin, Lin Hu and others were refreshed—wine is not included in the list of commodities, and the supplies carried by the fleet are naturally limited. After the seven-month voyage, it is no longer enough , that is to say, there are more than a hundred altars left as gifts. Rao Wang and Lin, as the chief and deputy commanders, have not known the taste of wine for several months.

"Good wine!"

When the sailor poured the wine into the bottle, the aroma of the wine wafted from his nostrils. Mua Via Aben couldn't help but took a deep breath and praised with admiration.

"It's fine if the Chief Manager likes it. Come on, in order to cherish the friendship between us, Wang will first respect the Chief Manager for a bottle."

Wang Haibin picked up the wine bottle with a hearty laugh, and set the tone for the negotiation between the two parties in a bold manner.

"Well, well, well, cheers to friendship!"

Mua Via Aben came here with a special mission, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he wanted something from the Datang Fleet, but what he was afraid of was that the Tang people would turn their heads and leave. When Wang Haibin mentioned the word "friendship" , my heart immediately became active, raised the bottle without hesitation, said something excitedly, and then drank the wine in the bottle impatiently, as if worried that Wang Haibin would change his mind. The mouth is average.

(End of this chapter)