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Chapter 1306 Potential Enemy 2
"...I am a student who is deaf and blind. I have failed the grace of God and should accept the punishment myself!" As soon as these words came out, Wang Datou's little face turned pale and fine cold sweat could be seen oozing out of his forehead.

What is the office of advisors? They are the eyes and ears of the emperor. As a result, when such a big thing happened to a neighbor, they knew nothing about it and had to ask the emperor to inform them. To put it mildly, it is slackness, and to put it seriously, it is incompetence. Incompetence and treason are almost synonymous in such a position, and the end will be very tragic.

"Forget it. The secret letter from the Advisory Office is probably on the way. It's a good thing to be serious about your work, but don't underestimate yourself. I'm not a brainless tyrant who only listens to one side. If you have something to say, just say it, and don't keep asking for forgiveness!
Your worries are not without reason. It's just that Bukhara, Kazakhstan and Ming Dynasty are adjacent to each other, and the Western Regions were incorporated into the territory relatively early and were affected more deeply, which is different from Islamic countries in the general sense.

But apart from Persia and the Ottoman Empire, you have all overlooked a place where Islam is actually practiced as well, but there are more sects, the measures adopted are relatively gentle, and it is deep inland and blocked by mountains, so it is always easily overlooked.

Hasn't the Advisory Office spent much effort on this place over the years? It doesn't matter, it's not your fault, I ignored it until you brought Greg's words. "

Should Wang Datou and the Advisory Office be punished? Hong Tao did not use the so-called imperial method of intimidating first and then appeasing them, but instead drew clear lines and explained clearly what was wrong.

He hated the idea that if the law was not clear, the power would be unpredictable. Although it would be more effective and save more effort, the side effect of treating the people like animals was also great, which would cause the entire community to degenerate at the genetic level and create irreversible harm for future generations.

I am a time traveler, and I have experienced many times. I am considered a model worker and a March 8th Red Flag Bearer among time travelers. If you cannot overcome the difficulties in front of you and only choose shortcuts, then you are too low-level.

"…Mughal Empire?"

Wang Datou really didn't know who else could pose a threat to the Ming Empire except for Persia, the Ottoman Empire, Bukhara, and Kazakhstan. Following the cigar butt thrown out by the emperor, he looked at the black spot on the map and blurted out the answer after a while, his eyes still full of confusion.

"Who is the current Mughal king?"

"...Shah Jahan" This is obviously a very simple question, but Wang Datou still thought about it before answering.

"What is Shah Jahan's name?"

"...Khuram Shab-ud-din Muhammad?" This question was not difficult at all, but Wang Datou took out his notebook and confirmed it again and again before answering.

"And then?" Looking at Wang Datou who was still confused, Hong Tao did not accuse him of being incompetent or slow to react, but continued to guide him patiently.

"Then... the Mughal Empire is also an Islamic country!" Following the question raised by the emperor, Wang Datou finally found the source of the problem, but he was not sure whether the emperor was asking about this.

"Yes, although its presence is not strong, it is still an Islamic country, and its essence is the same. Does the Advisory Office have a deep understanding of this place? How do you evaluate its tendencies and war potential?"

Wang Datou guessed correctly, but Hong Tao was not satisfied. Now he needed detailed information about the Mughal Empire to make a strategic assessment, and the half-baked information was obviously not enough. "…I am ashamed of myself!"

Wang Datou was really at a loss. The Advisory Office had sent liaison officers to the Indian Peninsula to collect intelligence, but they were all in coastal port cities. The military statistics department and the Ministry of Rites were in a similar situation, and neither had ever penetrated into the core of the Mughal Empire.

On the one hand, the local language, religion, and culture were too chaotic, making it difficult to find people in this field. On the other hand, the Mughal Empire's high-ranking officials were very wary of the Ming Empire and did not allow long-term envoys to be stationed in its important cities, so they could not get first-hand information.

But the most crucial point is that not enough attention was paid. From the emperor to the officials to the officers, no one had ever suggested that the Mughal Empire should be studied carefully. No one was too wary of this country that was huddled inland and whose coastal cities were mostly occupied by Europeans.

But the ancients said it well, when you are idle, you can use it when you are busy. If you don't prepare in normal times, you will be at a loss when the time comes. Now you can't blame the emperor for not paying attention, so you can only bear the blame yourself.

"I am even more ashamed. I was so busy that I only focused on the Europeans thousands of miles away, but forgot that there was an uncertain factor lying at my doorstep. Fortunately, it is not too late to make up for the loss. You should immediately go to the Royal College of Medicine to find a professor named Arjun and invite him to the palace in my name."

Fortunately, Hong Tao is not stupid, and he is even thicker-skinned. He does not have the habit of putting his mistakes on his subordinates. If you are wrong, you must admit it. But just admitting your mistakes is not enough to get things done. You also need the skills to correct them. Yes, admitting mistakes is difficult, and you have to overcome the psychological barrier. Correcting mistakes is even more difficult, and it requires wisdom.

At this point we have to talk about the importance of the Royal Academy. As its size and fame grow, its appeal also grows. Not only scholars from Europe, but also some Asian scholars come to visit.

Among them, those who have real talents and are willing to pass on their lifelong learning can stay and enjoy royal subsidies after their applications are approved, and basically have no worries about food and clothing.

Professor Arjun is from Hooghly on the east coast of the Indian peninsula. He is a Sikh and a well-respected astrologer in the area. Since the Portuguese established a trading post in Hooghly, Arjun has seen the outside world and developed a strong curiosity. He began to actively learn Portuguese and Latin.

Five years ago, he boarded a Portuguese merchant ship and arrived in Macau, where he already had basic communication skills. After living there for six months, he went north to Beijing to find Johann Adam Schall von Bell and successfully entered the Royal Academy as an auditor.

So how did he convince Johann Adam Schall to recommend it? Two words: herbs. Arjun was not particularly good at his main job as an astrologer, but he was very good at a side job, using herbs to treat diseases, which was said to be inherited from his ancestors.

As the old saying goes, don't judge by advertisements, judge by efficacy. Aqiong's skill in using herbal medicine to treat diseases was proven on a Portuguese merchant ship. When he arrived in Macau, he was not idle. He had no worries about food and drink by treating diseases, and he also saved some money to go north to study.

Two years later, Arjun made a name for himself in the Royal Academy with his herbal medicine skills. He was recommended by the Dean of the Medical Department, Glauber, and approved by Hong Tao himself, and officially became a professor of the Royal Academy's Medical Department. He also joined a key research project sponsored by the Royal Academic Fund to extract penicillin.

(End of this chapter)