Tang Dynasty: Father, if you don't rebel, I will!

Li Ke's mocking voice seemed to be completely ignored by everyone.

Not to mention Muhammad, Talib, Bakr and other high-ranking Islamic figures, even the heads of several Jewish families, such as the Pusmi, and the Tang baron Sufyan, who were sitting in the seats at this moment, were not included.

At this moment, they were all stunned, as if petrified, staring blankly at the chaotic ground in the distance, and the cavalry that was screaming, with warhorses neighing in fright and crashing everywhere, causing many Muslim cavalrymen to fall over.

Everyone: "......"

A hint of disdain flashed in Li Ke's eyes.

This disdain was directed at everyone present, including Su Fuyang and his followers who had sided with the Tang Dynasty.

All the way, he traveled from the Tang Dynasty across tens of thousands of miles of vast ocean until he arrived here. Only when he faced Muhammad, the number one figure in the Arab world, did he finally order the use of the Thunder God Ballista on the treasure ship.

Isn't the purpose to intimidate these guys?

Su Fuyang was taken aback. He mechanically turned his head slowly and looked at Li Ke. In addition to the obsequiousness he had shown when facing the big boss and his desire for power, there was now a sense of awe in his eyes.

Pusmi's forehead was covered in cold sweat as he stared in disbelief at the side of the ship's side. He couldn't believe that the ballista, which he had never paid much attention to before, could produce such a terrifying effect.

Looking around, the place that was once filled with many stones has now turned into a pile of rubble.

In terms of its size and power...

Pusmi and his companions nervously scanned the crossbows mounted on the sides of the thirty-one treasure ships, one could imagine what was happening.

If Li Ke had simply ordered his men to fire directly at the Muslim cavalry, the outcome would have been entirely different.

Muhammad, too, slowly came to his senses after being deeply shocked.

She turned her head and met Li Ke's eyes.

The latter showed none of the caution and prudence that neighboring countries like Sassanid Persia displayed when facing the "Allah" they spoke of; instead, the provocation in their eyes grew increasingly intense.

"Your Excellency Muhammad, as the messenger of Allah, could you truly grant him the power to make his followers invulnerable to weapons and blades, preferably harder than rocks?"

Muhammad: "..."

Talib had already drawn his short sword from his waist and stood firmly in front of Mohammed.

Even though Li Ke and the Tang soldiers in their gleaming armor around him did not make a move, his pupils still trembled noticeably.

He would nervously turn around every now and then to look at Muhammad.

The latter's expression was somber, as dark as water.

Even Talib, a trusted confidant who had followed the other side for many years, found this expression utterly unfamiliar.

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Li Ke then let out another cold laugh.

"It seems that the teachings of Allah don't necessarily work for everyone... So, Your Excellency Muhammad, shouldn't you listen to the rules of my Great Tang Dynasty?"

The translator from the Ministry of Rites rattled off Li Ke's words.

Muhammad remained silent, but Li Ke beckoned to a eunuch beside him, who hurriedly produced a document in both Tang and Arabic scripts, as if he had been prepared beforehand.

It was handed to Muhammad.

Muhammad knew some of the Chinese characters, but not all of them, so he looked directly at the Arabic script on the document.

The Mecca Co-governance Agreement between the Tang Dynasty and the Arab Kingdom.

Just looking at the title, Muhammad's anger instantly surged, but before he could explode, Li Ke's voice came again.

"There's another copy below; Your Excellency Muhammad would be best to take a look as well."

Muhammad picked up the document above, and the title of the relatively thinner document below came into view again.

The Jeddah Port Lease Agreement.

If people from Silla, Japan, or the former Tuyuhun were present, they would surely exclaim in surprise at the familiar taste and style.

Muhammad took a deep breath and opened the document.

"To facilitate trade between the two countries and to safeguard the legitimate interests of the Tang Dynasty and its commercial partners, the Tang Dynasty leases the port of Jeddah from the Kingdom of Arab countries for 100 years..."

The expected outrage from Mohammed over the humiliating concession agreement did not materialize. Instead, Talib, standing beside him, looked furious and brandished a scimitar.

He spoke aloud what Muhammad felt at that moment.

"When have your Tang Dynasty caravans ever been exploited and humiliated on the land of our God? To protect their interests... that's the most shameful and laughable excuse ever!"

Li Ke raised an eyebrow.

Are you serious?

If we ask ourselves honestly, if someone dared to come before our Great Tang, acting as if they were the most important person in the world, and asked to rent our land or ports...

Li Ke guaranteed that from birth to death, every ounce of his flesh and every bone in his body would find a suitable purpose to serve the Tang Dynasty.

And these Arabs in front of us are actually questioning the excuse they have chosen?

Li Ke subtly exchanged glances with several officials from the Ministry of Rites accompanying him.

At that moment, he began to believe Muhammad's claim that Islam "encourages commerce."

However, Muhammad immediately and strongly opposed and protested against the Tang Dynasty's demand for shared governance of Mecca.

"That is the holy land for all Muslims, the place where our hearts are purified, and the glorious place of God's victory... Shared governance? By what right?!"

As Muhammad spoke, his eyes glanced insincerely at the Thunder God Ballista on the treasure ship.

Immediately followed by a supplement: "Muslims will fight for the Holy Land until their last drop of blood is shed!"

His voice was generous and his manner imposing.

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than Su Fuyang, who was sitting in his seat, was the first to slam his fist on the table in dissatisfaction.

"Your Muslim land? Your holy land? Muhammad, don't forget that Mecca and the Black House were both taken from our Quraysh tribe by you!"

"And you, Muhammad, were once just an ordinary person from the Hashim family, a branch of the Quraysh! When the city of Mecca was established by our Quraysh tribe, there was no God as you speak of!"

"You really want a holy site? Fine! Go build it yourselves!"

With ample confidence, Sufyan's words showed no mercy to Muhammad.

They even exposed the other party's secrets in front of everyone.

Nearby, the three Jewish family heads, Pusmi, Milaya, and Hughes, also chimed in.

Hughes slammed his fist on the table, speaking with righteous indignation: "Medina has existed since our grandfather's father's generation. It is our territory, and certainly not some second holy land of you shameful thieves. You seized our city and killed many of our relatives!"

As he spoke, he imitated the way Su Fuyang bowed when speaking to Li Ke.

Give him a bow.

“Your Highness, the Prince of Han of the Great Tang Dynasty, Medina is not the territory of these maggots. Even if there is shared governance, it absolutely cannot be limited to Mecca alone; Medina should also be included!”

The family members behind the Jewish patriarchs echoed and agreed.

Talib's teeth trembled with hatred at the sight.

Li Ke looked at Muhammad with a half-smile.

"Your Excellency Muhammad, I think many tribes throughout the Arab world still remember the Quraysh tribe's dominance over Mecca, don't they? Or do you intend to continue this one-sided oblivion and then wage war against our Great Tang?"

Not far away, ten thousand elite Pishi soldiers stood ready to strike at any moment.

Seeing his uncertain expression, he looked as if he was struggling internally.

Li Ke smiled faintly.

"The Great Tang does not want to turn this place into a war-torn land. On the contrary, Arabia is a transit point that the Great Tang, and my royal brother, value highly, to allow our goods to be sold to more distant places."

"Now that His Excellency Muhammad has accomplished a great undertaking, despite our different faiths, we are willing to give you the most basic respect for Allah, the God you believe in. You may retain your dominant position in Mecca, but..."

"Baron Sufyan, as the leader of the Gulaish tribe, should not be deprived of any of the powers he is entitled to. Baron Sufyan will be involved in the future affairs of Mecca."

Li Ke leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Muhammad in front of him.

Word by word.

"This is the greatest sincerity that our Great Tang Dynasty has shown to you all!"

Hughes and several other Medina Jewish family heads all looked anxious.

This Prince Han doesn't seem to have much interest in Medina... but they are very interested!

Muhammad remained silent, looking at the two documents in front of him over and over again, pondering their pros and cons, while occasionally glancing at Sufyan, Hughes, and the others.

"I need to go back and discuss this with the others... I will give His Highness an answer no later than five days!"

Li Ke nodded, which was taken as agreement.

Watching Muhammad and his Muslim cavalry depart, Hughes and the others felt a pang of regret.

Sufyan was already so excited that he could hardly contain himself.

"Your Highness, please rest assured. With the support of the Great Tang and General Yelü here, I will definitely be able to deal a good blow to that bastard Muhammad... He's just an ordinary person who inexplicably gained some strange powers from a cave."

Li Ke remained noncommittal, but suddenly a sharp cry rang out from the sky.

"cracking!"

A dark shadow swept over everyone's heads, startling Hughes and Mila so much that their expressions changed drastically.

Sufyan and Pusmi, who had seen golden eagles before, were only temporarily startled.

When the golden eagle, as tall as a person, landed gracefully in front of Li Ke, Li Ke immediately ordered his men to bring some fresh meat and place it in front of the eagle.

Take a mailbox from the other person's feet.

When Li Ke opened the letter, a smile immediately appeared on his previously stern face.

The fleet deviated from its course several times at sea, thus arriving later than planned, which is now causing my imperial brother to worry.

However, he glanced in the direction of Mecca.

Have someone bring the banknotes.

Having captured Mecca and Jeddah, the Tang Dynasty now has a foothold there. Furthermore... King Puroksha II of the Chalukya Kingdom seems inclined to cultivate friendly relations with the Tang Dynasty...