Chapter 31 Chapter Thirty

"What do you want me to do?" Judge Pazar asked after setting up the angry American front. "I want you to let merchandise flow freely. Orders come in one after another, but mine doesn't get out." "As soon as the ship is empty..." "There will be no empty ships." Mei Feng immediately cut off the judge's words. "Malicious obstruction?" "You'll find out when you check it out. Every hour of delay is a great loss to me." "Come again tomorrow. I hope I can get some concrete evidence." Then Meifeng said gratefully: "I will never forget what you did for me."

"I'm here for justice, Meifeng, not for you." Cam was very interested in this mission, and the baboon felt the same way.According to the list of transporters provided by Meifeng, he and Fufu visited them one by one and asked them the reasons for their refusal.The transporters either gave a lot of explanations, or showed helpless expressions, and some even obviously lied, which made Kaim more convinced that Meifeng's suspicion was not wrong. During the lunch break, at the end of a pier, Cam picked a foreman, and they were always well-informed. "Do you know Meifeng?"

"heard about it." "Is there no ship to carry his papyrus?" "Seems." "But your boat is in the harbor empty," Cam said, pointing to the docked boat, and the baboon bared its teeth at the foreman. "Pull the beast away!" the foreman cried out in shock. "If you tell the truth, we won't bother you anymore." "Dainis has rented out all the boats for a week." In the evening of the same day, Judge Pazar personally questioned the owner of the ship according to routine procedures and asked to show the charter agreement.

They all signed Dennis's name. The crew unloaded food, crockery, and furniture from the flat-bottomed barge with sails onto another cargo ship, ready to set off for the south.There are not many oarsmen on the cargo ship, and the large hull is almost fully occupied by the compartments for storing cargo. The helmsman at the stern steering the oars was already in place, and the oarsman at the bow was still missing, and this oarsman had to take the depth of the water from time to time with a long pole.On the pier, Dainis was talking to the captain, and there was a lot of noise: some crew members were singing or scolding each other, some carpenters were repairing a sailboat, and some stonemasons were repairing the pier.

Accompanied by Kaim and Fufu, Pazar stepped forward and asked, "Can I ask you something?" "Of course you can, but you have to wait a while." Dennis didn't pay any attention to it. "Sorry, this is an urgent matter." "Isn't it too urgent to delay the departure of the ship?" "It is indeed necessary." Pazar said solemnly. "Why?" Pazar immediately opened the one-meter-long scroll. "I have listed all your crimes: forced chartering, intimidation of ship owners, attempt to monopolize the market and hinder the flow of goods."

Dai Nisi looked carefully, all the accusations were well-founded and based on the law, but he still insisted: "I protest that your allegations are exaggerated. I chartered so many ships because I had a special cargo to deliver." "What goods?" "Various materials." "Too general." "In my line of work, you always have to be prepared." "If you do this, Mei Feng will become a victim." As soon as Dennis heard Meifeng's name, he immediately showed an air of "it's exactly what I expected". "Look! Let me just say, he is too ambitious and will eventually fail. ""Anyway, the fact of monopoly is obvious, so I want to use the power of confiscation. "

"Please go ahead, all the boats at the West Wharf are at your disposal." "Your ship is the most suitable." Dennis stepped in front of the gangway and shouted: "I don't allow you to touch this ship!" "I will pretend that I didn't hear your words, otherwise the crime of obstructing law enforcement is not light." Dainis's attitude was no longer so tough, "You have to be reasonable...Thebes is still waiting for this batch of goods." "The loss suffered by Meifeng was caused by you, and you must pay compensation according to the law. In order to have the possibility of cooperation in the future, he promised not to sue you. But his delayed cargo volume is too much, and he needs this large cargo ship It can barely be finished."

Pazar, Kaim and Fufu boarded the boat together.Pazar not only wanted to give Meifeng justice, but also acted on his instinct. Horses, cows, goats, and lambs were kept in several paneled compartments with holes in the boards for ventilation. Some of these animals can move freely, while others are tied to the buckles on the deck with ropes, and those who are not afraid of seasickness can even shake around the bow.The other compartments are just a few wooden scaffolds with simple structures and a roof, inside which are placed low stools, chairs and small round tables with one leg. At the stern, there are more than thirty small silos hidden under a large tarpaulin.

Pazar called Dennis over and asked, "Where did these wheat come from?" "From the warehouse." "Who shipped it?" "Ask the foreman." When the foreman was questioned, he produced an official document, but the seal on it was illegible. What's the fuss about such an ordinary cargo?Dennis delivers grain throughout the year to provinces that are in short supply.Thanks to the storage towers of the state, the whole country was saved from famine. "Who ordered the shipment?" The foreman said he didn't know.Pazar turned and glanced at his master, who immediately took him to the office by the port.

"I have nothing to hide." Dennis said irritably, "Yes, I wanted to teach Mei Feng a lesson, but it was just a joke. Why do you think there is something wrong with my goods?" "Official secret." The files are well established.Dennis had no choice but to quickly pull out the stick record board that the judge wanted to see. It was Hattusa, the Hittite princess who ordered the delivery of the food, the first emperor in charge of the harem of Thebes, and the political wife of Ramses the Great. Thanks to General Asher, the dependent countries in Asia have returned to their former peace.He also once again proved his deep knowledge of the area.Two months after he returned to China, it was midsummer, and the water had just finished rising, leaving fertile river mud for the farmland on both sides of the river. The people happily held a grand celebration for him.What a tribute Asher brought back!In addition to 1,000 horses, 500 captives, 400 head of oxen, and 40 enemy chariots, there were hundreds of spears, swords, armored stomachs, shields, and 200,000 sacks of grain.

The elite troops responsible for protecting the Pharaoh and maintaining order in the desert gathered in front of the palace, as well as representatives of the four important legions of Amon, Ra, Ptah and Seto, including chariot troops, infantry and archers . All senior generals are present.The Egyptian soldiers saluted the Supreme Commander by displaying their mighty military power with the greatest pomp.Ramses gave him five gold collars, and the people of the whole country celebrated for three days.Asher thus became the pillar of the country, and it was up to him to consolidate the kingship and resist foreign enemies. Suti also participated in the celebration.The general rewarded him with a brand new chariot to join the parade, so that he did not have to buy a shaft and a body like most officers; the two horses pulling the cart were taken care of by three soldiers. Before the parade, the general came to congratulate the heroes of the latest battle. "Continue to serve the country, Suti, I promise you a bright future." "I feel very uneasy, General." Su Ti said deliberately. "How can you say that?" "As long as I don't catch Adafil, I won't be able to sleep peacefully." "You are truly a great and brave warrior." Su Ti pretended to be suspicious again: "It's strange... We are surrounded, how can he escape?" "This rascal is very cunning." General Asher said casually, there was nothing strange about it, but Suti did not give up and continued to tease him. "He Jian really has a complete grasp of our movements." General Asher frowned. "Hearing what you said, I have an idea...a spy appeared among us." "Not too possible." "The facts have been proven. Don't worry, I will study this issue with the chief of staff. We won't let that despicable traitor go away for too long." Asher patted Suti on the cheek, and started chatting with another soldier.Although this spying was clear, it did not expose him. Su Ti once suspected that he might have made a mistake, but the horrible scene at that time is still deeply imprinted in his mind. It was naive of him to expect that the cold-blooded traitor would panic because of his few words. The pharaoh delivered a long discourse, with heralds delivering the key points to every village.As the commander-in-chief of the army, he assured the people that he would continue to strictly guard the border and maintain peace.Twenty thousand soldiers of the four armies will protect Egypt from any intrusion.The state has recruited many Nubian and Syrian chariots and infantry, which are related to the happiness of the people of Upper and Lower Egypt, so they will fight to the end against the invaders despite their former compatriots. The pharaoh will never allow any violation of discipline to happen, and the prime minister will strictly follow the imperial decree. In order to reward General Asher's loyalty and outstanding performance, Pharaoh appointed him to train officers so that he could lead a team to serve as a security mission in Asia in the future.His experience is precious to them.General Asher, already the fan-bearer to the king's right, will add another title: Senior Strategic Advisor. Pazar opened the case files and started to work again. He always sorted out the documents that had already been sorted out, and his orders were always at odds with the clerk's. He even forgot to walk the dog.Arlo was even more afraid to ask him questions, because he always answered irrelevant questions. Suti couldn't stand Asher's escape from justice more and more, and became impatient with Pazar, so he yelled at him every day.But Pazar kept saying to take his time and had no specific plan, and even forced his friends to swear never to use radical measures.To attack General Asher rashly, the result is bound to be failure. Suti found that Pazar was not interested in his proposal at all, and he was lost in painful thoughts, and he became more and more depressed day by day. Pazar thought that the pressure of work would make him forget about Nefiri, but the separation between the two actually deepened his grief.Knowing that this pain would only accumulate over time, he decided to turn himself into a ghost.After saying goodbye to the warrior and the north wind, he left Memphis and headed west to the Libyan desert.He was already physically and mentally exhausted, and he didn't tell Su Ti before he left, because he would definitely come up with a bunch of great truths.The heart belongs to but cannot be united, this kind of life has become a kind of torture. Pazar walked on the scorching sand under the scorching sun.He climbed up a small hill, sat on a stone, and stared at the vastness of the surrounding fields with his eyes.Heaven and earth will consume him, heat will dry him up, wolves and vultures will leave his bones.He ignored the cemetery where he was about to die, still cursing the gods in his heart, and sentenced himself to a second death sentence, never to be reborn.In fact, isn't the eternity spent without Nefiri the cruelest punishment?Pazar sat in a daze, the wind mixed with fine sand stinging his face, and he remained indifferent. Everything around him gradually became illusory, the blank sun, the still light... However, it is not easy to disappear .Pazar didn't move. He felt himself drifting off to sleep, one last time. He didn't respond when Blaney put a hand on his shoulder. "I'm old, it's really tiring to walk this distance. After returning from Thebes, I planned to take a good rest, but you forced me to run to this desert to find you. Even if I use the sense of radioactive objects , it’s also very difficult to find, let’s drink a little.” Blaney handed the student a sheepskin bag filled with water.Pazar hesitated for a moment, then stretched out his hand to put the thin mouth of the water bag to his pale lips, and drank a full bag.Then he said in a flat but firm tone: "It would be an insult to you if I refused, but I will not make any further concessions." Blarney didn't take it seriously, "Your stamina is really good, your skin doesn't feel burning, and your voice doesn't shake too much." "The desert will end my life." "It won't kill you." Pazar trembled all over, "I will wait patiently." "It's no use being patient, because you're a perfidy." Pazar was taken aback.stuttered. "You, teacher, you..." "The truth always hurts." "I never broke my promise!" Blarney looked the student in the eyes and said, "You have no memory. When you were first appointed in Memphis, you swore an oath on a stone. Look at the desert around us. That stone has been Turning it into thousands of dollars is to remind you not to forget the sacred promise you have made in front of God, the people and yourself. You know, Pazar, judges are not ordinary people. Your life does not belong to You. It doesn't matter if you want to waste or ravage, but those who break the oath are destined to wander around and kill each other with those ghosts full of hatred." Pazar did not lift his spirits because of this, and remained lonely. "I can't live without her." "You have to do your duty as a judge." "Even without joy and hope?" "What justice needs is not emotion, but justice." "I can't forget Nefiri." "Tell me about your investigation." Blaney changed the subject. The mystery of the Sphinx, the fifth retired soldier, General Asher, the stolen grain... Pazar stated the facts, including his inner doubts and uncertainties. After listening to this speech, Blarney said earnestly: "You are just a young judge of the lowest class, but fate has entrusted you with such a difficult and special task. These are more important than your life" and may also be related to the future of Egypt . Do you turn a blind eye? ""Since you want me to do something, I will. "This promise is inevitably a bit compromised and helpless. "This is your duty. Do you think my burden is lighter than yours?" "You will soon be able to enjoy the peace of the hidden temple." "It's not the tranquility that I want to enjoy, but all the activity in the temple. I was appointed High Priest of Karnak, though I didn't want to." Pazar's eyes lit up. "When will you accept the gold ring?" "In a few months." In the past two days, Suti searched all the streets and alleys of Memphis. He knew that Pazar might be overwhelmed, so he couldn't help feeling anxious. When Pazar reappeared in the office, his cheeks were covered in sunburn.Su Ti took him to a lively reception, where there were many acquaintances, which brought back many childhood memories.In the morning, the two soaked in the Nile water. "Where did you hide?" "Meditating in the desert. Blarney brought me back." "What exact decision do you have?" "Despite the bleakness of the road ahead, I will keep the oath I took when I took office." Knowing that he hadn't recovered yet, Su Ti comforted softly: "Happiness will come." Pazar no longer believed in happiness. "You know it's impossible." "We fight together. Where do you start?" "Thebes." "because of her?" "I'm not going to see her again. I have to clear up a case of illegal wheat dealing and find a fifth veteran. His testimony is very important. "What if he dies?" " "According to Blaney, I believe he was just hiding. The teacher's sensor has never been wrong." "It may take a long time to find..." Su Ti reminded him. "Look at Zoyashe, pay close attention to his every move, try to find the loophole." Suti's car drove by and raised a cloud of dust.The new chariot captain sang an obscene song about the infidelity of women.Suti is very optimistic. Although Pazar's spirit is still sluggish, he will not break his promise.Whenever he has a chance, he will introduce a light-hearted girl to show his friends, and keep his worries away. Asher will never escape the punishment of the law, and Su Ti must seek justice. The car passed the two boundary pillars at the door and entered the farm.At this time, the heat is very hot, and most of the farmers are enjoying the coolness under the shade of trees.There was an accident in front of the farm, a donkey overturned something on its back. Su Ti immediately stopped the car, jumped out of the car, and pulled away the donkey owner who was waving a stick to punish the donkey.He stepped forward to gently tug on the donkey's ears, and while stroking and soothing, the frightened animal calmed down. "Donkeys can't be beaten." He blamed his master. "I lost a sack of corn! Didn't you see it upset the corn?" "It wasn't a donkey," retorted a teenager. "Then who is it?" "It's the Libyan woman. She always likes to poke asses with jabs." "It turned out to be her! It should be hit more." After the master suddenly realized, he was even more angry. "Where is she?" Sue asked. "By the pond. If we want to catch her, she will climb up the willow tree." The master seemed to have nothing to do with her. "I'll handle it." Su Ti patted his chest and promised. As soon as he approached, the leopard quickly climbed up the tree, lay down on a relatively thick branch and "come down." "Go away! It's because of you that I became a slave." "I was supposed to be dead, remember? Now I'm here to save you. Jump into my arms. " She jumped down without thinking.Su Ti fell to the ground under the force of gravity, hit his back hard, and couldn't help smiling wryly. Leopard touched his scar lightly with his fingers, and asked, "Do other women want you?" "During this time, I need a dedicated nurse. Come and give me a massage." "You're covered in dust." "Because I couldn't wait to see you, so I rushed to the horse. But you are right, I should take a shower first." He stood up, with the leopard still in his hands, and rushed to the pond. When he jumped into the water, their lips were already wet It's stuck together tightly. Nebamun - Trying on a gorgeous wig the hairdresser prepared for him, but he was not satisfied: either too heavy or too fancy.It's getting harder and harder to be fashionable.He is so busy every day, and he has to deal with those rich wives who want to keep fit and attractive, and he has to serve as the chairman of many administrative committees, and he has to send countless people who want to take his place. A woman like Philly.However, being repeatedly rejected, why didn't he feel resentful?His private secretary saluted and said, "I've already found out what you want to know." Nebamun didn't notice the secretary's expression, and asked lightly, "Has she given up practicing medicine?" "No." "Are you kidding me?" Only then did the Chief Physician pay attention. "Nefeli runs a clinic and a laboratory in the countryside, and also performs operations on patients. Now she is highly valued by the health authorities in Thebes. Her reputation is getting better and better." "It's ridiculous! She has no money at all, how can she afford those rare and precious medicinal materials?" The secretary smiled complacently: "You should really be satisfied with my ability to handle affairs." "Say it!" "I've followed a curious lead. Have you ever heard of the name Shabab?" "Didn't she own a brewery in Memphis?" "And it is the most famous one. But although the business is booming, she suddenly left the hotel and disappeared. " After talking for a long time, Nebamun was still at a loss. "What does this have to do with Nefiri?" "Because Shabab is not only her patient, but also her financial provider. Shabab provides young and beautiful girls for clients in Thebes, earns a commission, and also benefits Nefiri under her wing. Isn't that a great irony of morality?" "The doctor was funded by a prostitute... I finally caught him now!" Nabamon had another plan in his mind.