My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 676 Invitation

Zhu Zhanhe did not know the situation of the Timur Empire as well as Ulugh Beg, but he did know the general trend of the Timur Empire.

The current Timurid Empire has been in decline and cannot devote much energy to fighting against the Han Dynasty. Therefore, Zhu Zhanhe was not surprised that Ulugh Beg lowered his posture and sued for peace.

Of course, Zhu Zhanhe did not want to keep fighting with the Timurid Empire. After all, the Han Dynasty had just been established. Apart from other things, the population was too weak. Now the expansion to Peshawar was already the limit. As for annexing the entire Central Asia Even in West Asia, it’s almost impossible.

Therefore, Zhu Zhanhe also expressed goodwill to Ulugh Beg. Although both parties had their own thoughts, they hit it off.

Uluru Bo was also a smart man. After hearing the meaning of Zhu Zhanhe's words, he immediately said happily: "Your Highness, since you big men and we are not hostile to each other, it is better to turn the conflict into friendship. I am willing to represent my father and fight with the big man." How about we have formal talks and then reach a condition acceptable to both parties?”

After hearing this, Zhu Zhanhe glanced at Ulugh Beg with a half-smile. Although the Sudanese prince liked reading, he was by no means a nerd. At this time, he was still playing tricks. If he agreed to negotiate with him, then Ulugh Beg would Rube's identity is about to change from hostage to envoy.

Youdao means that the two countries are not at war with each other. If Ulug Bet becomes an envoy for negotiations, he will at least ensure his own safety. If the big man uses him as a bargaining chip in negotiations, it is a bit unjustifiable.

"There is no rush to negotiate in advance. After all, the war has just ended. Both sides need time to rest and recuperate. Your Highness, you can rest peacefully with the Han Dynasty. It will not be too late to discuss this matter when there is news in the future."

Zhu Zhanhe replied with a slight smile.

Seeing that Zhu Zhanhe was not fooled, Uluru Bo was also a little disappointed, but he also knew that the prince in front of him was difficult to deal with, so he changed the subject and talked with Zhu Zhanhe about what he saw and heard when he was sent as an envoy to the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Zhanhe was also quite chatty. He and Ulugh Beg not only talked about the Ming Dynasty, but also about the customs of Han Dynasty and Timur. Finally, they talked about history, geography and even astronomy.

Ulugh Beg was most interested in astronomy. Everywhere he went, he would collect local astronomical works. For example, when he was on a mission to the Ming Dynasty, he discussed the astronomy of the two countries with the officials of the Ming Dynasty's Tianjian, and learned a lot of useful information from them. s things.

Ulugh Beg even collected a globe made by Zhu Zhanhe. This thing was originally only circulated among the dignitaries of the Ming Dynasty. However, when Ulugh Bet met Zhu Di, he saw the globe on Zhu Di's desk and loved it very much. So he spent a lot of money to buy one afterwards, and now it is placed in his bedroom in Samarkand.

Ulugh Beg had profound attainments in astronomy. He absorbed the essence of Eastern and Western astronomy and had his own unique insights into many astronomical phenomena.

For example, the observatory built by Ulugh Beg in Samarkand was equipped with a quadrant with a radius of 40 meters, and organized a large number of astronomers to observe and study astronomy, and even recorded the movements of the sun and planets. Includes location labels for many stars and more.

If we only talk about in-depth research in astronomy, Zhu Zhanhe is definitely not as good as Ulugh Beg, but he is worse than Ulugh Beg. Moreover, Ulugh Beg is limited by the times and his understanding of many astronomical phenomena is not accurate. Zhu Zhanhe is just right. You can help the other party correct it.

Therefore, the two of them became more and more congenial as they chatted. Even Ulugh Beg felt that he had met Zhu Zhanhe so late. If he could have met each other earlier, maybe they could really become good friends and talk about everything. .

In the end, Zhu Zhanhe and Ulugh Bo chatted until dark and had dinner together. Then he said goodbye and left. Ulugh Bo also sent him outside the courtyard gate.

"Your Highness, my conversation with you today has really benefited me a lot. It corresponds to an old saying among you Han people, which is, "Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading." I hope you will come back to me if you have time in the future. I'll talk about it in detail!" Ulugh Bo said again reluctantly when he said goodbye.

"Your Highness's erudition also amazed me. It's a pity that I can't stay in Peshawar for a long time. However, Your Highness, you happen to have nothing to do now. Why don't you come with me back to Xijing? Then I can also take you to visit the customs of my great man." "

Zhu Zhanhe also extended an invitation to Ulugh Bo at this time.

He really couldn't stay in Peshawar for a long time. After all, as the prince of the prison country, there were still a lot of things for him to deal with, so he originally planned to leave immediately after rewarding the three armies.

As for the invitation to Ulugh Bo, it was also his impromptu idea. Although he was a prisoner, in Zhu Zhanhe's eyes, he was more like a knowledgeable scholar, so he wanted to invite him to visit the Han Dynasty.

"Okay, my last mission to the Ming Dynasty has opened my eyes. I am also very curious about the great man. It would be even better if the prince can arrange for me to go to Xijing!"

Ulugh Bo agreed without thinking. Not only could he continue to exchange knowledge with Zhu Zhanhe, but he could also see the situation in the Han Dynasty with his own eyes. This was definitely a good thing for Ulugh Bo.

"Great, then I'll make arrangements right away, and then we'll go back to Dahan together!"

Zhu Zhanhe laughed and said goodbye before leaving.

"Prince, isn't Ulugh Bo a hostage? Why did you suddenly invite him to visit the country again? Do you have any other plans?"

On the way back, Chang Wei asked Zhu Zhanhe very puzzledly. He even doubted whether Zhu Zhanhe had any deep meaning in doing this?
"Don't think too much, I just feel that the conversation with Ulugh Bo is very speculative. This man is knowledgeable and talented, but he is destined not to be a qualified emperor, just like Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty in history. If he is not a prince, I I really want to invite him to serve in Si Tianjian."

Zhu Zhanhe also showed emotion at the end.

God is fair, and a person's energy is limited. People like Ulugh Beg, who devote most of their energy to knowledge, are destined to neglect the governance of the country. It is no wonder that he only served as Sultan for two years in history. , he was expelled from the capital, and finally died in a palace coup. It is said that it was his son who ordered his execution. It is really tragic to think about it.

"It's true that you are erudite. You guys talked so much just now that I was dumbfounded. I didn't expect that there are such erudite people outside the Ming Dynasty."

Chang Wei nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

He had been with Zhu Zhanhe the whole time just now. In addition to being able to understand the initial conversation, when Zhu Zhanhe and Ulugh Beg discussed astronomy later, Chang Wei could not understand it at all. It was really like listening to the "Book of Heaven" .

(End of this chapter)