Luca
Luca was a Greek merchant who operated a stall in the Karkh district of Baghdad during the 9th century.
History
A rival of the Chinese tea merchant Kong, who operated a stall opposite that of his, Luca was accussed reporting Kong's crates of tea leaves to the Abbasid authorities, resulting in them being confiscated and kept in a warehouse near The Bazaar.[1]
After Kong's friend, the Hidden One Basim Ibn Ishaq, helped him to recover the confiscated crates, Luca eavesdropped on their conversation regarding a warehouse where more of Kong's goods and others were being kept. When Basim exited Kong's storeroom, Luca offered him a deal to provide the warehouse's location in exchange for something in return. Basim offered a token to Luca, who accepted it and provided the Hidden One with the direction of the warehouse.[1]
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Luca and Kong arguing
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