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Chapter 1142 Imperial Grace Earth-Shattering Fist

"Imperial Grace Earth-Shattering Fist?"

The two princesses listened with some bewilderment, but they clearly sensed the ambition in Su Yao's words. This great conqueror's gaze had already crossed the ruins of Parthia and was now fixed on the western horizon—on the self-proclaimed eternal empire of Rome.

Amina said, "But the Jews are religious and have no state, and they are unruly. If we let them return to their 'holy land' like this, they might cause trouble again in a few years and turn against their master."

Amina's concerns were not unfounded.

No royal power lasts forever. She didn't know how long this powerful man could protect her. Once the strength of the Han Dynasty declined, she, in Anxi, would be the first to face pressure from all sides.

Instinctively, Amina had no faith in the Jews: "There are some Jewish settlements in Parthia, but although they are skilled in commerce, they are very religious and form their own distinct community, making it difficult to truly integrate them."

"Do not worry."

Su Yao laughed heartily: "Since I use them, I naturally have a way to tame them."

As he spoke, Su Yao picked up the copy of the Bible that Lu Su had brought him and said, "Since they honor me as the Messiah, they have no choice but to obey my words."

"What does Your Majesty mean?" Amina suddenly widened her eyes.

Sure enough, Su Yao said, "From now on, I will write these Bible stories!"

The religious story of Abraham did not end in the Old Testament; later, some became sons of God, and others became prophets. Therefore…
“I will be the ‘final revelation’ and add the last chapter, and the most glorious chapter, to their classics.”

Upon hearing this, Amina and Safia were both shocked, instantly understanding Su Yao's intentions. This was not a simple matter of manipulation, but rather a fundamental reshaping of the Jewish belief system, directly embedding his authority into its core doctrines!
Amina's voice trembled uncontrollably:
"Yes. Their classic prophecy is that the Messiah will come, bringing final salvation and judgment. And Your Majesty, you have swept across the land, unified the world, ended the chaos, and brought unprecedented order and prosperity."

"Isn't this kind of achievement more like a 'miracle' than any prophecy in the scriptures? You command the Griffin, summon thunder, and pacify the four directions. Isn't this power more like a 'messenger of God' than any legendary prophet? Or even the Father himself?"

"Yes."

Su Yao laughed heartily and pulled his two beloved concubines into his arms:
“If they acknowledge me as the Messiah, then my words are the new law, and my will is the new ordinance. I say Jerusalem is a place where all peoples dwell together, and it must be. I say that all nations must live in harmony, and they must obey. If they disobey, they are going against the 'Messiah' they believe in, and their own devout followers will cleanse the house.”

"Next, I will have Lu Su gather scholars who are well-versed in their teachings, whether they are Jewish rabbis who have submitted, religious priests from Parthia and Kushan, or learned scholars from my Great Han, to jointly 'examine' and 'interpret' the ancient texts. They will 'discover' that ancient prophecies have already hinted at a supreme ruler from the East, who rides divine beasts and establishes a heavenly kingdom on earth!"

"Then, a new 'divine edict' or 'Book of Revelation' will be born. It will clearly state that I am the promised final savior, and the order I establish is the ultimate manifestation of God's will. To obey me is to obey their God; to serve my great cause is to practice the highest faith."

Su Yao's smile held a hint of amusement, yet it was also incredibly serious: "At that time, I want to see whether their centuries-old right to interpret scriptures is more powerful, or whether I, the living 'Messiah' who can be struck by lightning at any moment, am more powerful. I have given them hope of returning to the Holy Land, and the price is that their right to interpret scriptures belongs to me. This is true 'taming'."

After listening, Amina took a deep breath, her worry gradually replaced by admiration. She finally understood that Su Yao didn't simply want to utilize the Jewish people's power, but rather to fundamentally "co-opt" their faith and transform them into tools serving the Han Dynasty's westward expansion strategy. This was a far more ambitious and far-reaching move than mere military conquest or political appeasement.

Safia's eyes lit up with admiration. Although she didn't know much about religious conflicts, Su Yao's domineering approach of striking at the heart of the matter impressed her greatly.

“Your Majesty’s foresight is admirable,” Amina said sincerely. “In this way, the strength of the Jews can be used for our purposes, and their hearts will gradually return to the new order that Your Majesty has created.”

Soon after, Su Yao summoned the old Jewish rabbi, expressing his deep sympathy for the suffering of the Jews and stating that their desire to return to Jerusalem was justified. He even suggested rebuilding a magnificent temple near the Temple Mount in the future to meet the religious needs of the people.

Su Yao's words were like the first thunderclap of spring, shocking the old rabbi to tears. He immediately prostrated himself on the ground and repeatedly praised "the Messiah from the East" in trembling Aramaic.

Soon, the news spread like wildfire, quickly triggering an explosive reaction among Jewish communities scattered in Parthia and Syria.

Their last doubts were dispelled, and Su Yao's image was completely transformed from a powerful Eastern conqueror into a "liberator of destiny" bearing a sacred mission.

Countless Jewish merchants, scholars, and even artisans began to flock to the Han-controlled areas, bringing wealth, intelligence, and an almost fanatical expectation.

Lu Su quickly seized this opportunity. Under his careful management, a "Classic Exegesis Institute," centered around Jewish scholars and Han officials who had submitted to the Han court, was quietly established in Anxi. They worked day and night "studying" ancient scriptures and "discovering" a large number of "astonishing" "prophecies":
Phrases such as "A golden beast comes from the east, its hooves shattering the crowns of nations," "The one who wields thunder is the earthly incarnation of the one true God," and "The dawn of the new Jerusalem will be bathed under the red flag of the Emperor," etc.

These "prophecies," which were "verified," spread rapidly through the Western Regions edition of the "Great Han Monthly" and the networks of Jewish merchants, and their shock effect even surpassed that of the Han army's thunderous weapons.

Thus, while the embers of the Parthian Empire's destruction were still burning, these excited Jews presented a great gift to the Han army on its westward expedition.

They not only provided the Han army with detailed information on the distribution of Roman garrisons, roads, and logistical supply points, but also many enthusiastic Jewish youths spontaneously organized themselves to join the Han army as guides and even form auxiliary units to clear obstacles for the vanguard. Their enthusiasm far exceeded that of any other conquered region.

Therefore, Su Yao remained unmoved by the claim of the Roman official Elia Gabidolien that it was a Roman city.

"The age of the Romans has ended."

"Jerusalem belongs to all the peoples of the world."

(End of this chapter)