Chapter 332 Cupid's Abacus
After Chupipeng fled back to Georgia in a panic, she immediately reported to Sarol about the attack of the Liang State navy. But he and Sarol were still lucky and prayed that the Gandori soldiers who stayed on Temasek Island could get rid of the Missoula brother and sister first.
But more than a day later, bad news came. Not only was the Missura brother and sister not only not removed, but the nearly thousand Gandori soldiers left on Temasek Island were almost beaten to pieces. More importantly, the Missura brother and sister were rescued by Liang Jun.
Sarol and Chupipun suddenly became nervous, their confidence was gone. Sarol summoned a temporary secret meeting in the palace, and only a few high-level officials from Juro were present.
Sarol asked Chupipeng: "What I am worried about still happened. I didn't care about the Liang army before, but now they have the royal family of the previous dynasty and have influence in Gandoli. Instead, we seem unorthodox. What can you do to resolve this crisis now?"
All the ministers, including Chupipeng, remained silent. A minister carefully said: "It's better, let's contact the Liang people and see what conditions they want..."
When Sarol heard this, he immediately interrupted his words and glared: "Shut up! I will never surrender to the Gentiles. This is not only a matter of honor and loyalty to His Majesty Karikara. It is also related to our actual interests. Think about it, if we bow to Liang State, will they still retain our rule over Gandoli? Why do they still need us, the Jura people, to be caught between the local Moluoyu people and them to pass the message?"
Everyone continued to remain silent. Chupipeng, who had seen Liang Jun's sharp edge, actually had the intention to surrender to the enemy, so he didn't say anything just now, waiting for others to say this. Now he knew Sarol's attitude of flatly refusing to surrender, and he also thought Sarol's words had some truth. He spoke up and said:
"Since that's the case, we can only fight with the Liang army to the end. If the Liang army mobilizes a large army, it will be difficult for us to resist. Therefore, Your Majesty must seek help from outside as soon as possible."
Sarol sighed and said, "Major, if I could ask His Majesty Karikara for reinforcements, I would have been there. But Shawadi Port has been occupied by the Liang army, and Juro's local army could not sail across the ocean to Sumatra. And even if they could come, Juro's local land was in a hurry at this time. His Majesty the Supreme King was using troops everywhere, and he had no soldiers to send. I have sent a request for help to Mo An, the chief of the Third Fleet on Andaman Island, but he ignored me."
Chupipeng replied: "Your Majesty, what I mean is not asking for help from the King of Supreme. Instead, joining the nearby Brahmin kingdoms to resist pagan enemies together. Especially the great country on the Southeast Peninsula. If Funan can get help from Funan, the Brahmin kingdoms on the Southeast Peninsula and the archipelago will inevitably unite to defend against the enemy together. Moreover, Funan can harass Langyaxiu or even Hongshawadi by land, and constrain the rear of the Liang army."
Sarol nodded: "This idea is feasible, but although this Funan Kingdom is also a Brahmin Kingdom, it is also on the southeastern peninsula and also pays homage to His Majesty the Supreme King. However, this country is in the far northeast, and I have never contacted their royal family. Moreover, their territory is not in the direction of the expansion of the Liang army, so I am afraid I will not help me."
Chupipeng had an idea and bowed her body and said, "I am confident that I can convince the King of Funan and ask them to raise an army to help me defend the enemy. Please allow my Majesty to go on a mission to Funan, and I will live up to my mission!"
Sarol said happily: "Then I will be the prime minister." Then Sarol ordered the guards beside him: "Tell me the king's order, first, prepare a fleet to escort the prime minister to Funan. Second, send a message to the countries, inviting the kings of various countries to gather in Pagoda in mid-next month to discuss the resistance to the Liang army. The letter should state that Funan has agreed to the alliance. Third, from today on, Pagoda, the other six cities, and tribes must be more vigilant..."
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A huge fleet of more than ten warships left Palembang and headed southeast. This was the fleet that Gandoli escorted Chupippen to Funan.
Originally, the closest journey from Gandoli to Funan was to cross the sea, landing on the north side of Langya Xiu on the other side of the strait, and then traveling more than a hundred miles of land to reach the Funan border. However, that would be likely to be captured by Langya Xiu, controlled by the Liang army, so Chupipenshe looked far and wide. Bypassed the southernmost end of the Southeast Peninsula from the sea, and entered the Funan border from the south.
Chupipeng stood at the bow of the boat and was secretly proud. It turned out that he recommended himself to Sarol to Funan to have his own little plan. He did not have absolute confidence in persuading the King of Funan as he said.
He thought that if King Funan agreed, he would naturally complete his mission. If he did not agree, Gandoli would definitely not be able to save him. He simply took care of his old age in Funan. The gold and silver he had accumulated in his life and the beautiful concubines had already taken the boat.
The city of Palembang on the east coast of Sumatra was heard in the wind after Chupipeng left. The ports and cities were opened just before the sun rose every day. When the sun was still several feet above the sea, the ports and cities were closed.
The ships entering and leaving the port can only be merchant ships or local fishing boats that have been filed in the yamen. Moreover, even if the foreign merchant ships allowed to enter the port are allowed to enter the port, the sailors cannot enter the city after getting off the ship. In the waters outside Paleo Port, a large number of patrol ships of the Gandoli Navy shuttle back and forth without letting go of a suspicious target.
On this day, a fishing boat was added on the sea near Palembang. Several people on the boat were concentrating on looking at Palembang in the distance. One of the young men with dark skin and bright eyes said: "It seems that Sarol is already prepared, and it is unlikely that we will be as easy as taking wolf teeth to repair it."
This person is Lin Tao, the commander of the Liang State Ocean Fleet. Dusang was also on the same boat. At this time, he said: "What the general said is that my people tried to get stuck in the caravan and mixed into the city, but they were not successful. It seems that we can only take the lead, but the walls of this Jugang City are tall and the harsh defense. With such a few people, even if we have airships to help, a strong attack is undoubtedly a dream!"
Lin Tao was speechless at this time, frowned, thinking about the way to break the city. Two Gandoli warships suddenly appeared in their sight, and Dusang hurriedly called the sailors to speed up and leave to avoid the other party's investigation.
Lin Tao looked at the other person and looked at the Gantuli sailors wearing rattan hats on the other person's boat. In the lightning, a thought flashed through Lin Tao's mind and said to himself: "I have it."
Chapter completed!