T h e B l a c k S t o n e 30 A Commander: al-Muqtadir himself has no idea of the disastrous situation round him as his mother is not allowing any such news to reach his ears. A Commander: al-Mu‘tadid, al-Muqtadir’s father, had mobilized his armies against me when I took over Basra. But I defeated his armies and he had to stop the fighting and seek peace. A Commander: This is our chance to turn the tables against them. I say we attack Baghdad, end theAbbasid Caliphacy and instate the Qaramatian instead. (Abu Sa‘id al-Jannabi stands up together with the commanders. He walks towards one adjacent room) and says: This requires careful planning. (He ponders a little) then says: Wait for me in the next room. (Calling for the Junior Servant): Boy! Come her, boy! The Junior Servant rushes in. Abu Sa‘id al-Jannabi (to the Junior Servant): Lead the Commanders to the adjacent room and serve them well.
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