Ali Quli Khan headed towards Georgians' tents.He was so furious,that he almost blew up.As soon as he entered inside Simon's tent,he grabbed him on his right hand.At that time,Simon was standing turned around.So,he couldn't even see Persian commander coming in.When Ali Quli Khan touched him,he made him turn around.Simon exclaimed:
-You startled me,Ali Quli!How come you behave like this?What are you implying?
-You are perfectly aware of what I am attempting to tell you!Nip it in the bud!
-What?-Simon laughed.-Don't beat around the bush!Cut to the chase!
-Why did you and your compatriots kill 4500 Persian soldiers?Explain me the motive!
-This way,I am explicitly telling you,that I am not anyone's subject,not even your Shah's!
-How dare you,Simon!
-My 100 Georgian warriors are inside and outside of this tent.So,if you and your guards try to do anything stupid,then I will have no choice but to shoot all of you here!
-Okay,what are your queries?
-I want you-the 500 Persian soldiers to obey my orders and not the Shah's!You will bring Ismail to me.
-Why Ismail?What do you want from him?
-I want him to go to Tavriz and ask the Shah 4500 soldiers.He will tell Shah Mohammad Khodabanda,that the Ottomans attacked us and assassinated most of our army-4500 warriors.Is it clear, Ali Quli Khan?
-Yes.I will bring him to you,but what if he refuses to go?
-Then I will behead him.Since I am appointed as the commander-in-chief of this army,then everyone must solely convey my orders.
-Yes,commander-in-chief!
-Go now and bring Ismail to me.
Ali Quli bowed his head to the king and went out with his guards.Soon,he brought Ismail along.Simon meticulously observed his facial expression and realized, that he would never betray Mohammad Khodabanda.Simon breathed in deeply,looked Ismail in the eyes and told him:
-Ismail,as you know,I and my 100 soldiers murdered 4500 Persians in order to make the rest-500 soldiers obey my orders.You must go to Tavriz this morning and report Shah about this incident.You have to tell him,that the Ottomans attacked us and slaughtered our army.Therefore,you will ask him 4500 soldiers.
-Must I fool the Shah?How dare you!
-I will take your life right here,if you refuse and don't obey me!
-Of course,I refuse!I am only the Shah's subject,not yours,Simon!I would rather die!
-Then,I will grant your wish,you sly man!
Simon held his sword,put it on Ismail's neck and beheaded him.Ismail died on the spot in a few seconds.His head and body were on the opposite sides.After killing him,Simon ordered his scouts to clean his sword with cloth and a lot of water.
-I don't want even a speck of Ismail's filthy blood on my sword!Do you comprehend,my brothers?
-Yes,your majesty!
-And you.Ali Quli,go now and fulfill what I have just told Ismail.You will go instead of this filthy bastard!Take his head out of my tent!You already know the consequences of disobedience towards me as your superior.
Ali Quli Khan got on the horse and headed towards the capital of the Safavid Persia-Tavriz.