Chapter 30 Chapter Twenty Eight

These noble school alumni had a lively night, professional female dancers, wine, cooking meat, snacks and everything was almost perfect.Sai Dawu told a few stories about snakes, revealing that his method of attracting those beautiful women was to save them from the mouth of a snake he put in their private houses.This behavior, which he considered a bit immoral, saved him some endless prologue. Each spoke of their own experiences: Ramesses excelled in military affairs, Yameni in clerkship, Axia in foreign affairs, Moses in public affairs, Sai Dawu in rapt attention on his expertise in those dear reptiles.When will they meet again happily and contentedly?

Sai Dawu left first, accompanied by a charming Nubian dancer, Moses wanted to sleep for a while before setting off for a large construction site planned by Seti in Karnak, and Yameni, who was not good at drinking, fell into a limp bed early. on the cushion.The night was very fragrant. "It is strange," Yaxia said to Ramesses, "that the whole city looks so peaceful." "Should it be something else?" "The trip to Asia and Nubia has made me a little wiser. We live in a semblance of security. In the north as in the south, there are more or less formidable peoples who are always trying to plunder our property. "

"There are Hittites in the north, but what about the south?" "Have you forgotten those Nubians?" "They have surrendered long ago!" "I thought so too before I went on a scouting mission there. Words don't hide the truth, I've heard some informal talk, and I also believe in a different kind of truth than what people describe in the palace." "You are really unpredictable." Yaxia is delicate and noble, unlike someone who can travel long distances in those wild areas, but he keeps his face and does not raise his voice, and he pretends to be calm in the face of all trials. His inner strength and his agility His thoughtfulness surprised those who underestimated him.At this moment, Ramses knew that he should not ignore any opinions that Ya Xia had to say.His refinement is bewildering, and behind the exterior of this upper-class figure lies determination and self-assurance.

"You know we're talking about state secrets?" "Isn't that your specialty?" Ramses said sarcastically. "This time, they are of direct concern to you, which is why, for the sake of friendship, I think you deserve to know one night before Xena, that tomorrow morning he will be among the Council of Advisors called by the Pharaoh. " "You revealed to me a secret you knew?" "I did not betray my country because I believe you should have a role in this." "Can you make it clearer?" "Contrary to the opinions of the experts, as far as I can see, a riot is brewing in one of our Nubian provinces. This is not an ordinary protest, but a real rebellion, and if the Egyptian army does not intervene urgently, I am afraid there will be a lot of casualties."

Ramses was stunned. "How dare you come up with such an incredible hypothesis?" "I put it down in words to make my point clear. I'm not a prophet, just self-aware." "Nubian sub-kings and generals will accuse you of speaking out loud!" "It's true. And the pharaoh and his advisors will read my report." "Why should they accept your conclusion?" "Because they reflect the facts, isn't that the code of our rulers?" "Of course, but..." "Don't doubt it, prepare yourself." "Am I ready?"

"Once Pharaoh decides to put down the riot, he will insist on bringing a son with him, and that will be you, not Xena. This is a dream opportunity for you to become a real soldier." "But if you're mistaken..." "That's not the case, it's time to go to the palace." An unusual atmosphere prevailed in the palace wing, where the pharaoh had assembled members of his council of advisors, including "nine unique friends," generals, and several ministers.Usually, the king only talks to his prime minister, and then reviews some official documents that he considers important. That morning, without any sign beforehand, this expanded advisory group was called urgently.

Ramses went to see the Prime Minister's assistant and asked to see the Pharaoh, and the Prime Minister's assistant asked him to wait patiently.Since Seti abhors long speeches, the prince thought that the discussion would be over soon, but this time it did not.The discussion extended in an unusual manner, past lunchtime and into the afternoon.It should be that there was a serious dispute among the participants, and the pharaoh did not make any decisions before he was not sure which way to choose. As the sun slanted to the west, a group of people walked out of the meeting hall with serious faces, and the generals followed behind.A quarter of an hour later, the Prime Minister's assistant came to find Ramses.

It wasn't Seti who received him, but Sheena. "I want to see Pharaoh." "He's busy, what's the matter with you?" "I'll come back later." "I am qualified to answer your questions, Ramses. If you refuse to talk to me, I will write a report. Our father will not approve of your actions. You often forget that you should respect me." This threat could not scare Ramses, and he decided to put all his eggs in one basket. "We are brothers, Shane, maybe you forgot?" "Our identities to each other..." "I go my way, you go yours. The age of illusion is over."

"So... what is your path?" "army." Shane stroked his chin. "You'll be great there, it's true...what's your reason for wanting to see Pharaoh?" "To fight him in Nubia." Shane was taken aback. "Who told you about the Battle of Nubia?" Ramses dealt with it calmly. "I am Royal Clerk and Senior Officer, and I lack only formal nomination to serve in the field. Grant me this." Shane got up, paced back and forth, then walked back and sat down. "Don't think about it." "Why?" "Too dangerous."

"Are you concerned about my safety?" "A prince of royal blood should not take such a big risk." "Won't Pharaoh himself lead the army?" "Don't insist, your seat is not there." "exactly the opposite!" "My decision cannot be refuted." "I will turn to my father for help." "Stop making jokes, Ramses. The country has worries other than diplomatic conflicts." "Don't stand in my way anymore, Shayna." Shane's moon face turned hard. "What do you blame me for?" "Is my nomination approved?"

"It's up to the king to decide." "From what you can see..." "I need to think about it." "Make a decision quickly." Ya Xia looked around him.A very large room, with two windows installed just enough to ensure air circulation, the walls and ceiling are decorated with flower-shaped and red and blue geometric small wood panels, a few chairs, a low table, and some high-quality grass There are some storage boxes, a papyrus cabinet... The office allotted to him perfectly suits him, and it could not be better, such a comfortable environment is rarely enjoyed by such a young civil servant. Yaxia dictated the contents of the letter to his secretary, received some colleagues who were eager to get to know the prodigy whom the minister regarded, and then entertained Xie Na, who wanted to know every new official with a bright future. "Are you satisfied?" "I didn't expect it to be that good." "The king appreciates your performance very much." "May my contribution always satisfy His Majesty." Shane closed the door and said softly: "Me too, I appreciate your work very much. Thanks to you, Ramses fell headfirst into this trap. His only wish is to fight in Nubia! Of course, in order to stimulate him a little more, I refused at first. His request, and then give in bit by bit.” "Has his nomination been approved?" "Pharaoh agreed to take him to Nubia so that he could face his maiden battle. Ramesses didn't know that the Nubians were formidable warriors, and that the riot at this moment might turn into bloodshed. His The trip to the turquoise mines had made him dizzy, and he thought he was a seasoned warrior. As far as he was concerned, he had no idea he was being drawn into battle. Didn't everything go well, dear? " "hope so." "Let's talk about you, Yaxia. I'm not an ungrateful person, and you've brought out the best of a young diplomat's talent. Bear with me for a while, and write two or three more excellent reports, which will set you back again and again. Promoted." "My only wish is to serve my country." "Me too. Of course, you might be more productive if given a senior position. Are you interested in Asia?" "Isn't it the most ideal area for our country's diplomatic activities?" "Egypt needs valuable professionals like you. Train yourself, learn, listen, and be true to me, you won't be disappointed." Ya Xia bowed. Although the Egyptian people were not belligerent, and Seth's conquest of Nubia did not cause any disturbance, how could those black tribes resist a strong and well-organized army?This expedition was more like an operation of the anti-riot force than a real war.Severe punishment will deter the rebels from acting violently in the short term, and Nubia will once again become a peaceful province. Thanks to Yaxia's reminder report, Xie Na knew that the Egyptians had met a strong opponent.Ramesses tried to prove his bravery with his ignorance.In the past, the Nubian bow and ax had annihilated soldiers who were careless and overly complacent about their superiority.With less luck, Ramses would have met the same fate. Destiny is smiling on Shayna, and he has the chips to win the game of thrones.The intense activity exhausted the pharaoh, and before long he had to designate his eldest son as crown prince, gradually conferring powers on him.Self-restraint, not being impatient, and attacking in the dark, these are the secrets of success. Yamenes ran non-stop to the largest port of Memphis. Due to lack of exercise, he ran very slowly, and he barely squeezed his way through the crowd seeing off the expeditionary army.After surveying a new dump, he found a potentially crucial lead. "Where is the prince's ship?" "Going away," an officer replied.