The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

Chapter 227 The secret is exposed

But no matter how they fight, all forces have a consensus.

That is to find out who attacked the port, stole the fleet and food, and killed His Majesty the Emperor?

After more than a month of investigation, Ning Quan's name gradually surfaced.

All evidence indicates that it was Ning Quan who attacked the port and looted grain that night, and it was also Ning Quan who caused the death of His Majesty the Emperor through shelling.

Such a result shocked all forces in Persia.

Because Ning Quan is the ninth prince of Daqian and has a noble status.

Moreover, there was no conflict between Persia and Daqian, let alone hatred.

How could he do such a thing?

But the facts are clear, all of this was done by Ning Quan.

Therefore, they must take revenge, even if Ning Quan is the ninth prince of Daqian.

However, it is not easy to take revenge or bring Ning Quan to justice.

Because Ning Quan is quite powerful.

Moreover, Persia and Daqian do not share a border, so they cannot pose a direct threat to Daqian.

Therefore, Persia sent envoys to Daqian to protest.

On the one hand, he actively contacted the Arabs, hoping to use the Arabs' route to advance into Daqian.

The relationship between the Arabs and Persia was not very good, as the two sides had just ended a three-year war.

Persia originally thought that the Arabs would refuse, but unexpectedly, the Arabs agreed to let them pass through.

And the Arabs said they would take action together with Persia.

The Persian side was naturally ecstatic.

But they were also very confused. Why was the Arabs like this?

Later it was discovered that the Emperor of the Arab Empire believed that the granary theft in the Arab Empire was also committed by Ning Quan.

After the granary of the Arab Empire was stolen, the Arab Empire conducted extensive investigations but still found no clues.

But Ning Quan's actions in Persia this time made the Arabs immediately realize that the theft must have been committed by Ning Quan.

Because the two methods are exactly the same.

So the Arabs agreed without hesitation and prepared to join forces with Persia to retaliate against Ning Quan.

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Ning Quan was of course unaware of what was happening in the Arab world and Persia.

He is still sailing on the sea.

"Your Highness, we will arrive in Tamsui City tomorrow."

In the cab, Zhou Yu stood behind Ning Quan and spoke.

"Well, then let's make preparations for the war. Once we arrive, we'll immediately seize the fresh water, and then the chicken coop. That way, we'll have a firm foothold."

Ning Quan ordered.

"Yes."

Zhou Yu responded respectfully.

"Well, go down and get ready."

Ning Quan waved his hand.

"Yes."

Zhou Yu nodded and turned to leave.

"Your Majesty, after taking Tamsui and the chicken coop, will you return to Anxi immediately?"

After Zhou Yu left, Jia Xu stepped forward and asked.

"Even if we take these two cities, I cannot return immediately."

"There are still matters to be handled, such as the transfer of grain and the enthronement of the Ryukyu Kingdom."

"I've been out for so long, I don't know how things are going at home?"

Ning Quan replied.

"Yes, I understand."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. The Prime Minister, General Li, General Yue, and others are at home. There will definitely be no problem."

"By the way, Your Majesty, should all our soldiers stay as well?"

Jia Xu continued.

"Stay! Of course we have to stay, otherwise how can we control Ryukyu?"

"Our fleet also needs soldiers to protect it."

Ning Quan said as a matter of course.

"Your Highness, there is no problem with leaving the soldiers behind, but the soldiers we have now are all Persians. They need to be rotated out as soon as possible just in case."

Jia Xu reminded.

"Yes, I understand this."

"When I return to Anxi, I will send soldiers to exchange the Persian soldiers for me."

"Also, you must immediately write two memorials to the court: one regarding the grain issue, and the other regarding the recovery of Ryukyu."

"Once we occupy Tamsui, we will immediately send someone to the capital."

Ning Quan ordered.

"Yes."

Jia Xu responded and then retreated.

Ning Quan sat in a chair and closed his eyes to rest.

"Your Highness, an unidentified fleet has been spotted ahead."

At this moment, Captain Wu Yong suddenly said

"Um?"

Hearing Wu Yong's words, Ning Quan suddenly opened his eyes and looked out the window.

In the distance, they saw a fleet approaching them rapidly.

"Is it a merchant ship or a warship?"

"Your Highness, judging from its speed, it should be a warship." Wu Yong replied.

"Warship?"

"Could it be pirates, or the Minnan Navy?"

Ning Quan frowned.

"Your Highness, no matter who it is, we must be prepared for battle."

Wu Yong reminded.

"Well, order the merchant ships to slow down."

"Notify General Zhou and order him to prepare for battle."

Ning Quan ordered.

"Yes."

Wu Yong responded and hurried down to pass on the order.

Soon, the merchant ship began to slow down

Zhou Yu led a dozen warships to block the front of the fleet.

"Your Highness, we have confirmed that there are warships ahead. There are eleven of them, three large ships and eight medium-sized warships."

"Judging from the appearance of the warship, it can basically be ruled out as a pirate ship."

Wu Yong reported to Ning Quan.

"If it's not pirates, then it must be the Minnan Navy."

"We've arrived just in time. It's the perfect opportunity to eliminate them."

"Notify General Zhou. Once it is confirmed that the enemy is the Minnan Navy, attack immediately."

Ning Quan sneered and gave the order.

If Ning Quan wanted to seize Ryukyu, he would have to confront the Minnan Navy.

So since he has encountered it, he doesn't mind taking the initiative.

"Yes."

Wu Yong nodded quickly.

Ning Quan's guess was correct. The opposing fleet was actually warships of the Southern Fujian Navy, not pirates.

It is not surprising that the warships of the Minnan Navy appear here, as this is originally the sea area under the jurisdiction of the Minnan County.

The Minnan Navy patrolled here almost every day, inspecting passing merchant ships and collecting tolls.

Collecting tolls from merchant ships is the most important source of income for Minnan County.

So as soon as Ning Quan's fleet appeared here, the Minnan Navy rushed over immediately.

A fleet of this size could collect at least tens of thousands of taels of toll.

"Admiral, what do you see there?"

On the flagship, a lieutenant suddenly pointed at the large white ship in the distance and exclaimed.

Next to him was a general who was about fifty years old.

This man's name is Chen Liang, the admiral of the Southern Fujian Navy.

"Is that a ship?"

"How can there be such a big ship? It's bigger than a county town."

Chen Liang looked at the big white ship in front of him and was suddenly surprised.

Although Chen Liang was knowledgeable, he had never seen such a large ship.

"Admiral, I think this fleet is extraordinary."

"Do you think they have warships escorting them?"

The deputy continued.

"Well, I see it."

"It's really strange, whose fleet is this? It doesn't look like the Daqian Navy."

Chen Liang was also puzzled.

"Never mind it, everyone has to pay the toll."

"Order to prepare for battle, we will meet them."

Chen Liang gave the order.

"Yes, Admiral."

Upon hearing this, the deputy general immediately went down to convey the order.

Immediately, eleven warships of the Southern Fujian Navy sailed towards the enemy at high speed.

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