amaotonovel Chapter 1115 Golden Palace Weeps Blood
Chapter 1115 Golden Palace Weeps Blood
Chapter 1115 Golden Palace Weeps Blood
"The great Lord of All Nations, the wise and intelligent Heavenly Khan, the Great Ming Emperor, your Western subjects who obey you most are being ravaged by paganism."
In the court of Yingtian Prefecture, Sami Alitazi, the envoy from the Ming Dynasty's Alitazi Sultanate, was kneeling in the Fengtian Hall, crying.
"We are loyal to the Ming Dynasty, but now we are in dire straits... We beg the honorable Tian Khan, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, to save your loyal people!"
He was wearing a blue Ming Dynasty official robe with a cloud goose embroidered on his chest. Although he was lying on the ground crying, the two wings of the black gauze on his head did not sway from side to side. He looked quite official and won the favor of many Ming Dynasty officials.
Since the fall of the Timurid Empire, the Sultanate of Mahmud, the Sultanate of Ali Taz and the Sultanate of Khalil have all been vassals of the Ming Dynasty and practiced Sinology. The sultans wore the robes of princes and the officials wore the official robes of the Ming Dynasty in order to achieve sinicization.
Among them, the Ali Taz Sultanate was the most friendly to the Ming Dynasty. The Sultan's eldest daughter married Prince of Yan Zhu Di as a concubine, and sinicization was fully promoted throughout the country.
The envoy Sami who came to ask for help was the illegitimate son of Sultan Ali Taz and the brother-in-law of Prince of Yan Zhu Di. He had long admired Chinese learning and was fond of royal rule. Although he had blond hair and blue eyes, his etiquette when meeting the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was appropriate and not inferior to that of Han officials.
In addition, his feelings were sincere and when he met the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, it was like a young child away from home meeting his long-lost parents. Therefore, most Ming Dynasty officials had a favorable first impression of this envoy who came from afar.
"Western pagans invaded the borders of our three countries in the name of missionary work. The people of our country admire Chinese learning and many of them respect Chinese religion. When the pagan army arrived, they forced our people to believe in paganism, denounced Chinese religion as a 'cult', and killed and looted at will, without restraint."
"The crimes committed during this period are too numerous to list..."
The so-called "Han religion" refers to the "Tianyi religion" established by Huang Guan during the last expedition of Zhu Su, Zhu Di and others to the West.
In order to unify the many religious sects in the Sindhu region and help the Han people gain a foothold in that place with chaotic beliefs, Huang Guan studied heaven and man and founded the "Tianyi Sect". The doctrine of Tianyi Sect believes that it is "heaven" that gave birth to the gods and made them manage all parts of the world, so the various mythological systems created by the gods are different. However, Huaxia is a place governed by "heaven" himself, the master of Huaxia is the "Son of Heaven", and the people of Huaxia are the people of heaven.
Therefore, China is the most civilized and prosperous country among all other countries. Chinese people do not need to believe in gods blindly, but can practice Taoism and become immortals, and be on the same level as gods. However, people in other places can only believe in gods blindly and pray for their protection.
The system of "Tianyijiao" included all mythological systems, and it was not like other religions that cheated people out of their money. With the help of the Mahamu soldiers stationed there, it gained many believers in Sindhu and even spread widely outside Sindhu.
For example, the Sultan of the Ali Taz Sultanate, Ali Taz, had converted to Tianyiism, which made Tianyiism widely spread in Central Asia.
Because the Tianyi Sect had witnessed the military power of the Ming Dynasty, and because the Tianyi Sect did not reject coexistence with Muslims, the Tianyi Sect and Muslims had developed a harmonious symbiotic relationship in Central Asia.
But it was obvious that the churches from Europe did not intend to coexist with Tianyi Sect. After the Crusaders invaded Central Asia, they also regarded Tianyi Sect as pagans and massacred them.
However, the Tianyi Sect was not widely known in the Ming Dynasty, so not many officials in the court could empathize with the plight of this "Han Sect". Seeing Ambassador Sami crying, an official stepped out and asked, "Ambassador Sami, is what you said true?"
"You have only been affiliated with the Ming Dynasty for a few years, how is it possible that so many people who admired the Ming Dynasty's rule were killed... Could it be that you deliberately exaggerated and wanted to deceive the Ming Dynasty into sending troops?"
"Now you are in front of His Majesty, you must know that deceiving the emperor is a serious crime. Your Majesty, our Ming army is marching westward, the journey is long and the cost is not small,"
"Our Great Ming is currently building an academy, and there is also talk of moving the capital. Shuntian is still engaged in large-scale construction projects, which are consuming a lot of money. Sending troops to a distant place at this time, even if the treasury is full, will be suspected of being a war of aggression. Your Majesty, please think twice..."
The official bowed to Zhu Biao.
When the Sami ambassador heard his words, his hair and beard stood up, his eyes widened, and he looked extremely aggrieved and resentful. He looked around, and suddenly grabbed a piece of paper and hit himself hard on the forehead.
The official originally thought that Sami was going to attack him, and was trying to escape in panic, but he was suddenly stunned when he saw that Sami had hit his head.
Most of the court officials were also confused, not knowing what the envoy from the west was going to do. Misa wiped his forehead with three fingers of his right hand, and then drew three bloody marks on his face with his bloody fingers. Then he knelt down and cried to Zhu Biao: "Your Majesty, the Khan of the Kingdom! Every word I say is true, and there is absolutely no falsehood. I am willing to swear a blood oath!"
"In our country, the people who admire the Celestial Empire are really living in dire straits. When the King of Yan and the King of Zhou left, they told us that our suzerain, the Ming Dynasty, would make all the decisions for us. That's why we came here with such audacity to ask for help."
"If His Majesty the Khan of Heaven feels that our country is too far away and is unwilling to send troops... we beg His Majesty to allow us to send the elderly, the weak, the sick, the disabled, women and children to His Majesty. We men will fight bravely and kill the enemy, and we will die!"
After saying that, he knocked his head heavily on the gold brick, and blood flowed all over the ground.
In the Fengtian Hall, one could hear a pin drop, and the court officials were all shocked by this man's bravery. After a long while, Xia Yuanji, who was already the Minister of Revenue, stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I think that the Sami envoy is sincere and there is no need to doubt him."
"The Western Alitaz country is eager to be ruled by the king, and it is also a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty should lend a helping hand. Otherwise, how can the Ming Dynasty gain a firm foothold when it expands its territory to the west in the future?"
"How can we teach the Western nations to know the might of the Ming Dynasty?"
"Besides, during the Tang Dynasty, Kangju City was nearby and originally belonged to the old land of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and many Han people lived there. It was precisely because the Song Dynasty was weak and incompetent and had no time to care about other things that the Song ruler wielded the jade axe and pointed out that our Chinese land was a land of barbarians."
"That is why China is divided and no longer has the glory of our ancestors. In the land of Kangju, there is no longer any Han language."
"Now the people there are eager to learn from Han culture. This is a sign that the land is returning to its original state during the Tang Dynasty. If we just let the disaster happen to them, what difference would it make from the Song Dynasty wielding the jade axe?"
"Annan has just been recovered, and Kangju should also be part of the Han territory. Could it be that if bandits in Annan dare to invade in the future, will our court ignore them because the journey is too far?"
These words, coupled with the tearful blood oath that Sami had just sworn, moved many of the civil and military officials in the court and nodded their heads. Zhu Biao also nodded and said, "My dear minister, what you said is very true."
"The three western countries are vassal states of the Ming Dynasty. Since they are being invaded by the European barbarians, the Ming Dynasty will not sit idly by."
"Order the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of War, and the Five Military Commands to investigate the enemy's situation and rectify the movements of Western countries in recent years. Submit a proposal on how to deploy troops and transport supplies for my review."
"To invade a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty is to invade the majesty of the Ming Dynasty. The majesty of the Ming Dynasty must not be violated!" Zhu Biao stood up and said.
"Your Majesty is wise." Officials from the Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of War, and Five Military Commanderies stepped forward and responded, and the court officials also bowed in unison.
"You all should present your proposals as soon as possible. Lord Xia, you and the other ministers in the cabinet should follow me to the Jinshen Palace to discuss the matter in detail. In addition, let the imperial physician treat Ambassador Sami..."
"Retreat!"
"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
Zhu Biao left the Fengtian Hall, and after the emperor left, all the ministers also filed out.
Xia Yuanji, Yang Shiqi and others followed behind Zhu Biao. Beside Zhu Biao, the imperial physician was bandaging Sami Alitas's wound.
"How is it?" Zhu Biao asked the imperial physician.
"Your Majesty, Ambassador Sami is in good health. Although there is blood on his forehead, it is only a superficial wound. He will recover in a few days." The imperial physician said. Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction and sent the terrified imperial physician away. Then he smiled at Sami and said, "Ambassador, you really scared me just now."
"Why bother? Your status as an ambassador is precious. In the future, I will need you to remain useful and help my Ming Dynasty expand into Central Asia."
"Thank you, His Majesty, the Khan of Heaven, for your concern." Sami quickly stood up and knelt on one knee. Although he was wearing a civilian uniform, he was a genuine leading general in the Kingdom of Alitaz.
"I was just thinking that this would help the ministers of the superior country better understand our country's situation... My death is not a pity, but I was rude at the moment and defiled the golden palace of His Majesty the Khan of the superior country. I am really sorry..." There was some embarrassment on Sami's young face.
"Hahaha, it's okay, it's okay. No need to address me so politely. Your sister is the concubine of my fourth brother, and my fourth brother is my closest sibling. If you count it that way, you and I are related." Zhu Biao activated his "approachable" ability and helped Sami, who was half-kneeling on the ground, up.
"After the news of what happened in Fengtian Palace today spreads, the voices of the people in the court who oppose sending troops will certainly be greatly reduced."
"The proposal to send troops can be pushed forward more quickly... In fact, if my father were here, I would not have to resort to such tricks. However, I have only been on the throne for a short time, and my prestige is far inferior to that of my father."
"If we want to make the court act as one would expect and send troops as soon as possible, this is the only way."
It turned out that the "official" who had just made the remonstrance was actually arranged by Zhu Biao. After the news of Shuntian came, Zhu Biao knew that if he wanted to send troops, it would be better to do it as soon as possible.
The three sultanates were the foundation of the Ming Dynasty's national policy of expanding its territory. If the Ming Dynasty backed down, other countries would certainly not be willing to be subordinate to the Ming Dynasty in the future. Even the Ming Dynasty's own vassal states would be threatened by other countries and would never have peace.
After all, you, the Ming Dynasty, will not support the three sultanates far away in Central Asia because of the long distance. Then, if we attack other vassal states of your Ming Dynasty that are also far away, will you, the Ming Dynasty, also be unwilling to come to our aid because of the long distance?
Although the Ming Dynasty advocated feudalization, the feudal states must be united with the Ming Dynasty as the core, and they must be intimidated by all nations. Only in this way can there be room for business expansion. They must not fight on their own. The dignity of the Ming Dynasty as the suzerain state must not be trampled upon. Everyone must know that whoever dares to covet the place under the protection of the Ming Dynasty will be chopped off.
This prestige must be maintained, otherwise, it would be extremely difficult to implement the Ming Dynasty's policy of enfeoffment of foreign territories.
But the expedition involved too many things, and the Ming Dynasty was currently pushing forward many major events, so many people would inevitably try to hinder it. In order to speed up the efficiency of the court, Zhu Biao simply arranged for his own people to raise questions in advance, and then let Sami defend himself.
If it were any other minister, who were well-read, they might not be able to hold out if they pressed him. But Zhu Biao did not expect that Sami would actually make a "blood oath", which shocked the court officials for a while.
This is good. With this move, the fate of the three sultanates becomes more credible.
Hearing Zhu Biao modestly say that he was far inferior to Lao Zhu, Sami hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is wise and brave, and you are the son of God. Sami can't imagine that you are inferior to someone else."
"...Speaking of which, when I started my journey, I didn't know that Your Majesty had ascended the throne to become the emperor, otherwise I would have sent you a gift for your ascension. In addition, I heard that the emperor of the upper country, His Majesty, was a man of great talent and strategy, and a hero in the world. It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to meet him."
"Hahahaha, my father is now in Shuntian in the north... Oh, if you come again in the future, it should be called Beijing. If the Ming Dynasty wants to send reinforcements, it must start from there."
"If you want to follow my teacher back to your homeland, you must go to Shuntian, and then you will be able to meet my father."
"In addition, my fourth and fifth brothers are also in Shuntian now."
Sammy's face lit up when he heard this, "The King of Zhou and the King of Yan are here too? Then the foreign minister must go to pay a visit."
"I wonder... Will the two of you lead the troops to rescue our country this time?"
"This matter still needs to be decided by father. If it is up to me, I don't want my fourth and fifth brothers to go on the western expedition." Zhu Biao smiled warmly.
"My fourth and fifth brothers are the backbone of our Chinese people. Using them to deal with some church bandits in the west is like using a butcher knife to kill a chicken."
"However, as far as I know, my fourth brother is very interested in the Western Expedition. I think he will strive for it."
"Father, the Emperor, actually had the intention to dispatch Fourth Brother's troops to aid your country."
"Great! I thank the heaven for the grace of the country!"
Sammy had been disappointed when he heard Zhu Biao say that he did not want the King of Zhou and the King of Yan to go on the Western Expedition. But he was pleasantly surprised when he heard the last part, and said, "If the King of Yan and the King of Zhou go, our country will not have any worries."
Zhu Su and Zhu Di's reputation for being good fighters is still widely known in Central Asia. Upon hearing that the Prince of Yan intended to march west, Sami was delighted.
Zhu Biao and his cabinet ministers discussed the situation in Central Asia for a while. Suddenly, a eunuch came in and reported to Zhu Biao: "Your Majesty, the Maritime Affairs Department has a message for you."
"It is said that Lord Tie is leading the Fengmingzhou fleet back to the country and will arrive in Yingtian in half a month."
(End of this chapter)