The Arabian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world, with an area of ​​3.22 million square kilometers. It is controlled by sub-high and trade wind belts all year round. It is very dry. Almost the entire peninsula has a tropical desert climate, and the desert accounts for one-third of the entire peninsula. This place has always been the base camp of nomadic peoples. In different periods in history, these nomadic peoples expanded from here to the east, west and north, and reached Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Mediterranean. They sometimes do business, sometimes charge protection fees by protecting caravans, and more of them directly turned into horse bandits robbing past merchants.

The Saudi Arabian Peninsula in the 17th century was in the period of tribal rule. Different tribes of all sizes were located in oasis all over the peninsula. They would also fight and plunder each other, and the entire peninsula was extremely chaotic.

In March 1627, cold air was often visited in Tianjin, the capital of the Chinese Empire, but the Gobi area of ​​the Neizhi Plateau was still as hot as ever.

The scorching sun shines on the desolate Gobi Desert, without a trace of cool breeze, the temperature on the ground is so hot that it seems that it can roast eggs.

At this time, a team of hundreds of people was slowly walking on this vast land that was completely unpopular, all carrying sand shields, camels, and various supplies. They were carrying a rifle cross-body on their backs. It looked like the style, it might be the first batch of new weapons produced by the Chinese Empire.

"Captain Li, according to the guide's explanation, the next large tribe is right in front of him, and it will take half a day to arrive."

He Xuhua, an official from the Security Department who accompanied the mission to the mission, wiped his sweat and rushed camels to the middle of the team to report to the Commander Li Chengdong, who was also constantly wiping his sweat.

"This ghost place is really not a fool. Look at our team members. After taking off the sand shield, they will definitely be black monkeys, and their figures will become super slim. If a woman needs to lose weight in the future, she can solve it by walking here and it is convenient for environmental protection. Alas, it will take half a day to live a slightly comfortable place, and the sun seems to have never been down the mountain."

Li Chengdong didn't dare to look up at the sun, just glanced at the large disc that had been hanging above his head with his eyes slanted.

"Captain, as the leader of the mission, shouldn't you set an example and shouldn't you be tired?"

The team member next to him quipped.

"Get out, I'm not a young man like you? I'll be tired too, let alone such a chore. Who made me volunteer to take on this task? I originally wanted to see the scenery of the desert and the Arab beauties. Who knew that the reality was so cruel. The desert only had the scorching heat, and the beauties only existed under the wide white robe. Alas."

Commander Li Chengdong complained when he thought of this mission. After walking on most of the Arabian Peninsula, the tribes along the coast were relatively friendly and comfortable to live. However, after deep inland, the tribes who knew the news of the Chinese Empire became less and less, and the interactions became difficult. Some were friendly and enthusiastic, some were cold-faced, and some were even more disguised as sand bandits and took the opportunity to rob. The journey was thrilling, and they had experienced and faced all kinds of scenes. Moreover, food was even more fat for them, the group of gluttons from the empire. In addition to barbecue and sand dates, it was difficult to get some fresh vegetables if they wanted to moisten the intestines. Along the way, the team members could not lose weight, and even if they chewed barbecue hard every day, they could not gain weight.

No matter how much I complain, the task still has to continue. I hope that the remaining itinerary will go smoothly. Li Chengdong, who said a lot of words, felt a little tired. He became quiet like most of the team members and saved some physical strength. In the desert, every minute of physical energy reserve is extremely precious. If he encounters a sandstorm, he may be able to save his life.

The sun has set, and the afterglow of the desert is indeed magnificent, but the team members who have seen it many times are now feeling no longer about all this. They are only excited to see the oasis and tribes that gradually appear in front of them, hoping that they can be more friendly when they see the hundreds of camel cavalry coming towards them.

He Xuhua and his guide left the team first, crossed the crowd, and ran towards the cavalry coming out of the tribe.

In order to avoid misunderstandings, all the remaining members of the delegation stopped and waited for He Xuhua to negotiate with the other party.

Seeing He Xuhua's smile on his face bringing the other person to the front of the team, Li Chengdong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that he was lucky and met a friendly tribe.

"Welcome guests from afar to our Baman tribe as guests. Some time ago, I heard past business travelers talk about your group of messengers from civilized countries on the other side of the ocean. I have always been looking forward to entertaining you guests. Please follow me into the tribe."

After returning the gift, Li Chengdong took the lead in following the other party to this large tribe with about 20,000 people. He met their leader and presented gifts of imperial specialties, expressing the empire's hopes to strengthen exchanges with the Arabs.

The two sides reached a series of agreements in a friendly atmosphere, and more importantly, they promoted various weapons of the empire. The on-site demonstration shocked the people of these tribes, and they had a bad premonition in their hearts. If the enemies were equipped with such weapons, their camel cavalry holding scimitars would be useless, and they could only let the enemy harvest their lives like lambs to be slaughtered.

"Donalds from afar, do you sell this weapon? Of course, we are willing to pay equivalent gold and silver to exchange."

The tribal leader Susa couldn't help asking first.

"In order to show the friendship of our empire, we will give you twenty rifles and five pistols from your tribe. My soldiers will teach you how to operate it later. If you want to purchase in large quantities, you need to place an order and send it back to our empire. It may take some time to deliver it here. You have to go to the coast to receive it yourself. You probably know that the ocean is the world of our empire. No matter where you decide to receive it, as long as you notify us, you can deliver the materials you need safely."

"Thank you for your enthusiasm, our tribe needs about 5,000 rifles, and the price is easy to discuss. I just hope we can receive this batch of arms as soon as possible." Susa, who had discussed with the elders behind him, said directly after confirming the number, expressing his passionate desire for new weapons.

"Of course, our transportation speed will be very fast, and the leader will soon be able to re-arm his tribes and people, and perhaps strengthen his strength faster. Later, I will ask the soldiers to teach you how to operate these weapons and basic tactics. If you want to fully learn, you must let your people go to our empire to learn military technology. We also welcome you to visit our empire and visit."
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