My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 911 Meeting Zhu Zhantan again

The Suez Canal, after several years, has been wider than before. The wide river surface can allow four large ships to travel parallel, but even so, the canal still seems a bit crowded because there are too many ships passing by.

Zhu Zhanhe's naval fleet could only line up in a long snake formation and move slowly along the canal. Although the official ships in front cleared the way, they still couldn't move faster.

But Zhu Zhanhe was not in a hurry, because he could enjoy the scenery on both sides of the canal while walking. He had spent countless efforts to open up this canal, and now he finally had the entire canal firmly in his hands. .

Compared with when the canal was first opened, the canal is not only wider than before, but also more lively on both sides of the canal, with many towns living along the river appearing.

There is even a special kind of vendors appearing on both sides of the canal. They carry long bamboo poles with local fruits, snacks, etc., specially sold to people on the boat.

Zhu Zhanhe also felt very pleased when he looked at the bustling banks of the canal.

Egypt is not suitable for colonization because except for the lower delta of the Nile River, other places are basically uncultivated, so the carrying capacity of this land is limited. However, because of the canal, many Han people still settled here, such as those on both sides of the canal. Many villages and towns were built by Han people.

However, most of the Han people in Egypt are still concentrated in the two port cities of Suez and Mufas, and the rest are mostly concentrated in the villages and towns on both sides of the canal. As for Cairo, although it is relatively prosperous, the Han people who are willing to go there Not much.

Brothers Zhu Qinun and Zhu Qikai were also very excited. Although Zhu Qikai had been here when he was a child, he had no memory of it. As for Zhu Qinun, not to mention, the two even bought some local specialties from the vendors with great interest, and Bring it to taste with Zhu Zhanhe.

Zhu Zhanhe touched a date and tasted it. He thought it tasted good. Then he smiled and said to his two sons: "After crossing the canal to Port Mufas, that is your third uncle's territory. Then we will meet Rest there for a few days.”

"That's great. I still remember Uncle San's collection room. It's full of all kinds of weapons. As long as it's a weapon we can think of, he has it all!"

When Zhu Qikai heard that he wanted to see Zhu Zhantan, he immediately shouted excitedly.

Although he couldn't remember the last time he passed the canal, he was deeply impressed by Zhu Zhantan's weapons collection room, and he still thinks about it even now.

"The last time my third uncle came back to Beijing to visit Grandpa Huang, he gave me the latest rifled gun. I still use it. This time when I get to Port Mufas, I will definitely ask my third uncle for a few more!"

Zhu Qinuo shouted equally excitedly.

Zhu Zhanhe was speechless when he looked at his two sons, and at the same time he sympathized with Zhu Zhantan. Judging from the looks of Zhu Qinuo and Zhu Qinuo, Zhu Zhantan was definitely going to bleed this time.

After crossing the canal, Zhu Zhanhe and the others finally arrived at Port Mufas. Zhu Zhantan had already known that they were coming, so he came to the dock to greet them in person.

"Big brother!"

When he saw Zhu Zhanhe coming off the boat, Zhu Zhantan also shouted excitedly, stepped forward and hugged him.

"Third brother!"

Zhu Zhanhe was also very excited. Although Zhu Zhantan had returned to Xijing before, the brothers had only visited a few times in the past few years, so every time they met was very precious.

"Greetings to Third Uncle!"

At this time, Zhu Qinuo and Zhu Qikai also stepped forward to salute Zhu Zhantan.

Zhu Zhantan was also very happy to see his two nephews. He immediately chatted with them for a few words before welcoming them back to his governor's palace, where a reception banquet had been set up.

"Brother, you can't refuse this time. My term has expired a long time ago. I'm really tired of staying here in Egypt!" After chatting for a while, Zhu Zhantan said directly to Zhu Zhanhe.

It turns out that Zhu Zhantan no longer wants to stay in Egypt as governor. Originally, the prince's term as governor was once every five years, and he could only serve two terms at most, which is ten years. However, Zhu Zhantan's term in Egypt has long been exceeded. This is mainly because It's because Egypt is too important. Except for Zhu Zhantan, Zhu Zhanhe really doesn't feel comfortable leaving it to anyone else.

But Zhu Zhantan really didn't want to stay in Egypt in the past two years, so he wrote several times requesting to return to Beijing. Zhu Zhanhe had not agreed before, but Zhu Zhantan raised the matter directly in person.

"Third brother, do you want to stop thinking about it?"

Zhu Zhanhe was a little embarrassed when he heard this.

"Brother, I have already thought about it very clearly. Egypt has long been stable and there is no need for me to guard it anymore. You can just send someone to take over. I have stayed in Egypt for too long and I have eaten everything I should." Now, I’ve played everything I need to play, and I’ve seen everything I need to see. It’s really boring.”

Zhu Zhantan insisted while holding the wine glass.

He has loved playing around since he was a child and prefers new things. Staying in one place for a long time will only make him bored, so he wanted to change his life in the past two years.

"Okay then, please hand over the affairs in Egypt. When I return from the Mediterranean, you will leave with me. I will arrange for someone to take over."

Zhu Zhanhe could only agree reluctantly.

"Great. Brother, please don't make any arrangements for me after I go back this time. I want to stay in Xijing for a while and fulfill my filial piety in front of my father and mother. After all, they are old."

Seeing that Zhu Zhanhe agreed, Zhu Zhantan clapped his thigh happily.

"Third uncle, it's boring for you to go back to Xijing. Why don't you go to America with me?"

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Zhu Qinuo suddenly suggested with his eyes shining.

"You want to go to America?" Zhu Zhantan was very surprised, then turned to look at Zhu Zhanhe and asked: "Brother, are you really willing to let Qi Nuo go to America?"

"Third brother, don't listen to his nonsense. This boy is young and energetic. He insists on joining the fleet exploring America. I intend to make him suffer!"

Zhu Zhanhe said and glared at Zhu Qinuo. He would have gone alone and even asked Zhu Zhantan to go with him. If Queen Wei knew about this, Zhu Zhanhe would be scolded when he went back in the future.

"I see, Qi Nuo, you are really ambitious. If I, Third Uncle, were ten years younger, I would definitely go to the Americas with you for adventure, but forget it now, I will honestly return to the capital to recuperate for a while, and then go to Nanyang Find a place with beautiful scenery and beautiful scenery to retire!”

Zhu Zhantan refused with a smile. He was also middle-aged and had long lost the energy he had when he was a teenager. Of course, he had no big ambitions when he was young, otherwise he would have gone to America with Zhu Zhanqi and Zhu Zhanyu.

"Third uncle, I am going to Venice this time, and I will stay in Venice in the future. I thought I would be across the sea from you and ask you to take care of me more in the future, but you actually want to go back!"

Zhu Qikai also said a little disappointed at this time.

　This book will come to an end in about 100,000 words. I need to think carefully about the subsequent plot. There is only one chapter today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)