Sultan Puli looked at Shivaji with unbelievable eyes. He thought that the Marathi and the Sultanate of Gordacon faced the Mughals' military front at the same time. In asking for help from their allies, they should be on the same front, but now, Shivaji is on the side of the empire.

However, Shivaji had his own considerations. In fact, what he said was for Lin Junhong. For everyone present, the threat of the Mughals was related to life and death. Once they failed, they would lose everything. However, for Lin Junhong and the empire he represented, trade with South Asia and colonies on the subcontinent only occupied a small part of the interests of the empire. Even this part would face competition with other outsiders. Joining the Mughals could really wipe out everything. On the contrary, the empire was hit the least. Perhaps a number of Western East Indian companies along the Indian Ocean would go bankrupt, and then this ocean would completely belong to the empire. A country like Mughals that needed a powerful lord to be powerful. Once Aurangzebu died, the order of the subcontinent would loosen again and the empire would make a comeback.

Even if Aurangzebu lived long enough, the empire had many bargaining chips, such as the great prince in the north, the right to cross the sea to pilgrimage, etc., which could negotiate with Aurangzebu.

Shivaji knew very well that if he was not willing to lose at all, Lin Junhong would likely leave without even giving any support, which would be even worse for everyone.

"Okay, okay, you gave up on Goldakon, and wish you all the victory and danced on our bodies. I can't be here anymore. I'm going to go back and be with my people." Sultan Puli walked out of the tent in anger, and Sir Smith, who had the closest relationship with him, quickly followed him, leaving his deputy to negotiate.

The two entered a hotel together. Half an hour later, Sultan Puli came out angrily, complaining about the incompetence of the British, and then went directly to the port area and chose to return to his country from sea and land. The port area has been taken over by the Imperial Navy Expeditionary Fleet. Even if such diplomatic ships leave, the command will be issued by the command. While Sultan Puli was waiting in the guardhouse, a young and handsome lieutenant colonel officer appeared in front of Sultan Puli and said, "Dignified Sultan, you have been waiting for a long time, please come to me."

Sultan Puli felt something was wrong. The officer in front of him spoke fluent Chinese, which was definitely not what he learned later. He had a serious and serious imperial accent, but his skin was darker, not the kind of skin tone that was exposed. The edges and corners on his face were different from those of the ordinary imperial Han people, and he looked more like Malayans.

Of course, there are many foreigners such as Malay races in the Imperial Navy, especially the Indian Ocean Fleet. However, it is impossible for such minorities to serve as lieutenant colonel officers at this age. You must know that lieutenant colonels can already command a third-class battleship.

Sultan Puli didn't ask much and went to the dock with his entourage, but was stopped by his subordinates as he walked. Sultan Puli looked at it and understood what was going on. He pointed to the most of the galleys that had walked by and said, "Young man, this is my boat."

"Of course, His Highness, the noble Sultan, but you can choose another ship, such as the Indian Panther." Lieutenant Colonel pointed to a very beautiful brigged schooner not far away, and said with a smile. The brigged schooner was brand new, with white canvas like ivory, and the hull shell was also newly painted varnish, reflecting the sparkling colors. Pristed asked vigilantly: "What do you mean, are you going to imprison me?"

Lieutenant Colonel said: "How could it be? That Indian leopard was a gift from our King Cheng. It was launched at the Penang Shipyard half a month ago. The crew members on the ship were all Tianfang scholars. This is the only one that Your Highness ordered people to prepare carefully for you."

Sultan Prie was surprised and asked, "Why did His Highness Cheng give me such a good ship?"

The lieutenant colonel shook his head slightly and pointed to a large Garen ship next to the Indian Panther and said, "I don't know, but the Garen ship is also moving with you. Captain Gauderi is an experienced German navigator, familiar with the route from the east coast of the subcontinent to Penang and Ceylon. He has also been to most ports in the South Ocean. He and his 374 crew members have been paid for half a year. In the next six months, they will do everything you command you."

Sultan Puli smiled and said, "Young man, it seems that there are still some things that your Highness has not finished. Well, is it that I am waiting for him or to talk to you?"

Lieutenant Colonel said: "If you don't mind, you can talk to me. I am completely on behalf of His Highness Cheng. Of course, we can talk to the Indian Panther and visit this beautiful ship by the way. She is definitely the most exquisite handicraft in the world."

"Is that so? I haven't asked you what you call me yet?" Pristed only brought four people and followed the lieutenant colonel.

The lieutenant colonel said, "Let me be Li Zhaoyi."

"Li Zhaoyi? Your name seems to be very similar to His Majesty's children." Sultan Puli said.

Li Zhaoyi smiled and said, "My father Li Beiji received the grace of the Supreme Emperor and was given the surname Li. He also gave the emperor the name Li Zhaoyi."

"It turns out that the son of King Jinghai was really negligent." Sultan Puli apologized quickly. The countries along the South Asian coast may not know Lin Junhong very much, but they know Jinghai Duke Li Beiji very well. In the past few decades, he has been in charge of the Indian Ocean for the empire and was the emperor's envoy.

Puli Sultan also knew that Jinghai Duke Li Beiji was from a foreign race and was highly valued as a student of the founding emperor of the empire, and it was normal for his son to have some foreign bloodline.

The Indian Panther is definitely an exquisite schooner, with carved buildings and painted buildings, and is filled with gold and powder. It is actually a private ship ordered by a Mughal prince in Penang. Therefore, all the details on the ship are portrayed according to the preferences of the Tianfang scholars. Because of the outbreak of the war, the ship was requisitioned. Such an exquisite ship is a sin to touch it, so the navy does not want it. If it is a commander, it is too small and unsafe to be used as a gift instead of selling it.

"His Highness Sultan, how are you talking to Sir Smith?" Li Zhaoyi asked.

Prie Sultan shook his head: "To be honest, the British are the most cunning and greedy people I have ever seen..."

Sultan Puli was provoked and complained endlessly. Sultan came to Goa to use the strength of the alliance to protect his country and throne, but failed from the beginning. In no way, Sultan Puli could only settle for the second best and preserve his wealth. His family still hoped that he had no hope of success in the face of the Mughal army and artillery. Although Madras was strong, Sultan Puli did not want to be trapped in a castle. So Sultan asked his British friends to transfer his family and wealth overseas. At least two hours ago, Sultan Puli believed that the British had a lot of land overseas and had a lot of population. He could even buy a piece of territory and continue to live a comfortable life.

But Sir Smith wanted to arrange the Sultan to a stronghold in Myanmar, which was directly rejected by the Sultan, because the Mughal bordered Myanmar, and the King of Burma was not a very brave man. He could do such a thing as seizing his wealth and dedicating his head to Aurangzeb at any time, and perhaps the British would also serve as an accomplice. Moreover, it was just a stronghold, not even a castle like Madras. The Sultan was not a person who could tolerate moisture and harshness.

At this time, the Sultan realized that the British were not as powerful as he thought. Their closest colony to India was still along the coast of Africa. The British arrangements might make him hostage. This was not a random thought of Sultan Pril, because in the hotel just now, he wanted the British to come forward to buy a piece of Ceylon land from the empire. After all, the island was completely under the control of the empire, safe and comfortable.

But the British refused, and Sultan Puli had to doubt the intentions of the British. After all, these guys knew how much gold and silver they had, and even more knew how beautiful their wives and daughters were.

"Sultan, I'll ask you a presumptuous question. Since you have the idea of ​​taking refuge, why didn't you ask His Highness Cheng? Since you are interested in moving to Ceylon, why do you still have to buy land from the British?" Li Zhaoyi asked.

Sultan Prie said: "Hisser Zhaoyi, the empire is really too harsh to our Tianfang Cultists. In the decades I have been a Sultan, all the Tianfang Cultists who have contacted you have used vicious language to evaluate you, the massacre, the demon, and even now, using the words of greed and tyranny to hide under your rule is absolutely unbearable."

Li Zhaoyi smiled awkwardly. He had guessed that it was because of religious factors. But when Sultan Puli said it, he still felt a little embarrassed. Indeed, the religious policies of the Empire's Religious Bureau were very strict, especially the Tianfang Cult that had been spread in the Nanyang Sea for hundreds of years. You should know that during the empire's attack on the Malayan Peninsula and the Nanyang Islands and expanding territory, the number of sultans destroyed was not counted with their fingers. The Tianfang Cultists who slaughtered and enslaved were counted in millions. It was because they were cleared that the empire gained a foothold in Nanyang.

With the end of the conquest, the construction and development of the Nanyang provinces were put on the agenda. In more than 20 years, the empire's religious policies were loosened, with the purpose of attracting more labor and investment. But now this good day has ended, and the development of the Nanyang provinces has reached a bottleneck and have begun to deal with religious issues again.

"Well, Sultan, actually, Your Highness Cheng knows your difficulties. It is difficult for Gordacon to save. Your soldiers will not leave the land of your hometown. So Your Highness has prepared two ships for you. You can load your family and wealth to the place you want to go. Originally, Your Highness was preparing a comfortable farm for you outside Penang, where you can enjoy the tranquility of the countryside and the prosperity of Penang, but according to your opinion, are you going to refuse?" Li Zhaoyi asked seriously.

Prie Sultan shook his head: "No, I didn't refuse. Instead of guarding Madras and going to an unknown stronghold, I would rather go to Penang, but only if there is no better choice. If I can't find a better choice in the next few months, I will show up in Penang."

Li Zhaoyi smiled and said, "Is that so? Then I have a good place to go, but I need to ask His Highness Cheng for instructions."

As he said that, Li Zhaoyi took the paper and pen, wrote down a few lines of words, and sent the adjutant to send it. Soon, the adjutant came back and wrote a word on it.

Puli Sultan couldn't understand Chinese characters and asked, "How?"

Li Zhaoyi nodded and said, "Your Highness agrees, honorable sultan, now I invite you to the Great Aceh City of the Sultanate of Aceh. What do you think?"

"I heard that it was very chaotic there and war was going on." Sultan Puli frowned and knew that the Sultanate of Aceh was located at the northernmost end of Sumatra, guarding the northern entrance of the Strait of Malacca, and was strong for a hundred years ago.

Li Zhaoyi said: "No, that happened two years ago. Now Aceh is very peaceful, but it is divided into two countries: North Aceh and South Aceh. I invite you to the Greater Aceh City, the capital of North Aceh. Don't worry, I can arrange for my friends to take you there. In that city, there is a manor in my family and some other industries, which can serve you."

The Aceh Sultanate is located in the Strait of Malacca. Its biggest sin is that the ships traveling through the strait have been threatened by Aceh pirates. Five years ago, taking advantage of the death of Aceh's former sultan, Penang sent fleets and expeditions to intervene in the situation of Aceh Sultanate, which caused the division of this small country and supported a sultan loyal to the empire. The rebels rushed to the inland areas in the south. The two sides fought for three years and were unable to suppress each other and recognized their independence. Aceh became the sphere of influence of the empire.

"How much does it cost to me when you arranged for me so thoroughly?" asked Prissudan.

Li Zhaoyi smiled: "No, we don't need your silver."

"I have two beautiful daughters, twins, seventeen, no, maybe sixteen, let them serve you," said Prissudan.

Li Zhaoyi shook his head: "No, no, no, I don't have these ideas. His Highness Sultan, what we need is your kindness."

"Good intention?" Pulisund did not think that his kind intention was of use.
Chapter completed!