Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

"Anda, our letters of persuasion have been sent to all tribes, but except for some leaders of the Hezhe tribe (Shiquan tribe) in Manjing, Tating, Handa River, Fuduo River, and Fuda River near Nurgandusi, who expressed their willingness to surrender, other tribes have not responded. What do you think we should do next? Should we find a few disobedient tribes to take action?" Buda asked his brother Ahai anxiously. Don't look at the nice words he said in the letter of persuasion, such as "those who disobey will be left to their own devices and will not be regarded as enemies", that's just talk. "All under heaven is the king's land; all the people in the world are the king's subjects", how can the David Kingdom, which is in its heyday, allow tribes that do not obey the king's laws to exist under its rule? Even if he could tolerate it, the great and wise Lotus Khan could not tolerate it.

"Anda, don't be anxious. The tribes that surrendered to David live close to Nurgan. The reason they came to surrender was not because they were moved by David's kindness, but because they were afraid of our army's offensive. Those who refused to surrender were all tribes far away from Nurgan. We only have 3,500 soldiers and horses. If we use troops to attack these distant people and attack them tribe by tribe, we will inevitably lack troops. I think it is better to be gentle than to be powerful. We must let those tribes feel the benefits of surrendering to David," Ah Hai said calmly.

"That's true, but how can we make those tribes feel the benefits of submitting to David? Some tribal leaders were very rude. They even returned the gifts I gave them and said that there is no reward without merit. It's clear that they don't want to submit. It's really hateful!" Buda said in annoyance.

"I heard that when Qingning Guta Angbang Zhangjing Sharhuda recruited more than 400 households of nine surnames of the Hezhe people, he had to send out a large army and sent Kuligan Efu, the head of the Geyikele clan of the Hezhe people who had already surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, as an envoy to succeed. According to the pseudo-Qing custom, if they surrender, they must pay taxes to the court and perform military service. Those leaders are not stupid. They are naturally not happy to pay such a high price for a little gift." Ah Hai smiled and said, "If you want to make these people convinced, you must let them see the benefits. These tribes are short of supplies, especially ironware, cotton cloth, food, tea, etc. The Manjing Station opposite the Nurgan River was originally a Ming The post station opened during the Qing Dynasty, where the Hezhe tribe has already surrendered, we might as well open a commercial port there, and use the ironware, cotton cloth, grain, tea, silk, and pottery from the Central Plains to exchange for furs, fish, ginseng and other items from the local tribes. Only the tribes that have surrendered to David are allowed to trade here, and the tribes that have not surrendered are not allowed to participate. In this way, we can obtain commercial tax income from merchants and benefit the tribes that are dependent on David. In addition, we can reduce taxes on the tribes that have surrendered, and only collect half of the in-kind tax that the Qing Dynasty requires them to pay. With both methods, most of these tribes will surrender. As for those that are still stubborn, it will not be too late to resort to war in the end."

"Oh, Anda, this is really a great idea. I will give an order to the Hezhe tribe's Halada Achang Ali at Manjing Station to build a commercial port. I believe the old man will be so happy that he will jump for joy with such a good thing," Buda laughed.

"Anda, I plan to go to Yongning Temple," Ah Hai suddenly said.

"Yongning Temple? There is chaos and war here, why are you going to such a desolate place?" Buda was very surprised.

"Anda, I have been interested in Chinese studies since I was young. I heard that there are two stone tablets in Yongning Temple and the inscriptions on the tablets are very well written. I want to go and see them."

Buda scratched his head. His brother was good in every way, except that he was a little pedantic because he read too much. What was so good about a broken stele? Hungry people don't have food, cold people don't have clothes. But since his brother had this hobby, it was hard to refuse. He smiled and said, "I will go with Anda."

"Oh, Anda, this won't do. You are busy with military affairs, how can you bother yourself with such a personal matter as mine?" Ah Hai said hurriedly.

"You and I are sworn brothers. How can I let you go alone in this chaotic time? Let me escort you there." Buda insisted on leading the troops to escort Ah Hai himself, which deeply moved Ah Hai.
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Yongning Temple in the south of Nurgan Dusi was very important at the time, symbolizing the national strength of the Ming Dynasty at its peak. In the 1395th year of Hongwu (1409), Zhou Xing, Zhuang De and other generals of the Ming Dynasty led their troops to the area of ​​Naowenjiang River (Nenjiang River), Huciwen River (Hulan River) and Wuduolian (Ma Datun, west of Yilan County), and began to build Nurgan Guard. In the 1413th year of Yongle (1433), Nurgan Guard was promoted to Nurgan Duzhishisi, abbreviated as "Nurgan Dusi", stationed in Nurgan City (now Telin on the right bank of the confluence of Heilongjiang River and Henggun River, the former site of the Yuan Dynasty's Zhengdong Marshal's Office). At the same time, two east-west post roads were opened to ensure the delivery of documents and tributes. The Ming court also frequently sent imperial envoys to inspect the Nurgan area. To commemorate this great achievement, the Ming Dynasty built Yongning Temple on the top of the mountain on the bank of the river in the Terlin area twice in the th year of Yongle () and the th year of Xuande (), and erected two steles on the rocks to commemorate it. One of the two steles is called "The Stele of the Yongning Temple in Nurgan" and the other is called "The Record of the Reconstruction of Yongning Temple in the th Year of Xuande". They detailed the grand occasion of hundreds of tribes in the north of Liaodong paying homage to the great country of the Celestial Empire at that time. Ah Hai likes to read history books and has long been yearning for it.

The two of them led more than a hundred followers to Yongning Temple. It was already summer, so the weather was still suitable and not so cold, but the dilapidated temple was full of holes and stood on the mountain in a desolate and lonely state, which was very desolate.

Buda shook his head repeatedly, but Ah Hai didn't mind and looked around with interest. Finally, he found two weathered stone tablets on the rocks behind the temple. This was a big deal. He was so engrossed in the sight that he didn't even hear his brother calling him.

"Anda~Anda~Anda~" Buda called him several times before he realized it. He smiled embarrassedly and said, "I was just obsessed for a while. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

"Anda, these two steles are written in Jurchen, and I don't know a single word. What is written on them? Why are you so fascinated?" Buda asked. "These two steles were erected by the Ming Dynasty eunuch Yishiha when he was ordered to inspect the Nurgan Dusi. The first one is called the Yongning Temple Yongle Stele. Let me read it to you," Ah Hai read it in a rhythmic manner, "I have heard that the virtue of heaven is high and bright, so it can cover; the virtue of the earth is broad and thick, so it can hold; the virtue of the saints is sacred, so they can..."

Buda frowned and stopped him quickly, "I am a rough man, Anda, you don't have to read every word, just tell me the general meaning of this inscription."

Ah Hai laughed, "Anda, it is written here that Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty sent eunuch Yishiha to inspect the Nurgan Regional Military Commission and awarded rewards to the various tribes in Nurgan. At that time, Yishiha and others led more than a thousand soldiers and 25 huge ships to return to the place and set up the Nurgan Regional Military Commission. It is recorded that 'the people of Liao and Jin were safe and sound, and they all celebrated and said, 'We are satisfied to see you again today!' This shows that since the Liao and Jin dynasties, all dynasties have governed the area, and the Ming Dynasty inherited it; you see here, 'from Haixi to Nurgan and the overseas Kuyi (Sakhalin Island) people, men and women were given clothes and utensils, and grains were given, and feasted with The emperor used gold and silver to select a place to build a temple, to soften the people and make them respectful and obedient. ... The old and young of the country, from near and far, came to the temple... Then he said: "Since ancient times, there has never been such a thing... My descendants will submit to the emperor forever and will never have any other intentions!" This shows that many people came to the court at that time, even the Feiyaka (Kuyi) people on Kuwu Island came to submit, they were eager to show their loyalty to the imperial envoy of the Ming Dynasty; there are more than a hundred names recorded here, including officials and craftsmen, and there are dozens of ministers of various departments alone, which shows the grand occasion at that time."

Buda understood, nodded and said, "What about the other stele? What is recorded on it?"

"The content of the other one is similar, except that Yishiha brought more people this time. He 'led 2,000 government troops and 50 large ships to arrive again. The people were all the same, except that the Yongning Temple was destroyed, and its foundation was there.' The destruction of the Yongning Temple was a serious crime, and the local Gilemi people (the wild Jurchens) were very frightened, worried that they would be slaughtered by the Ming army. This shows that the Ming Dynasty was strong at that time, and would punish those far away. However, Yishiha and others 'understood the emperor's intention to be gentle to distant people, and showed special leniency. The people who came to visit him were still entertained with wine and food, given cloth and other items, and given more relief.' This shows that the Ming Dynasty's local governance at that time was mainly based on comfort. 'So people, young and old, were excited and rejoiced, and they all exclaimed: The Heavenly Dynasty has a benevolent monarch, and there are ways to deal with it. We are safe!' This shows that the benevolent governance of the local Ming Dynasty was supported by the local tribes," Ah Hai explained patiently, and Buda nodded repeatedly, "We can also learn from the Ming Dynasty's policy of appeasement in our local governance."

Ah Hai suddenly laughed, "Anda, it's time for you and me to do something great. We just need to copy the inscriptions on the two steles and send them to the Khan, and that will be a great achievement!"

"Anda, what do you mean? How can a mere inscription on a stele be considered a great achievement?" Buda was a little confused.

"The current emperor is wise and intelligent, and has always wanted to achieve more achievements than Genghis Khan. These two inscriptions represent the ambition of the Han people to expand territory and spread the prestige of the country thousands of miles away. How could the Mongolian Khan be willing to fall under the Han people? There have been rumors in the court that the emperor intends to add a Wanhu Mansion in Nurgan. I expect that when the emperor sees this inscription, he will issue an order to increase support for the Nurgan area. We will take this opportunity to recruit various tribes for David, expand territory, and achieve unprecedented achievements!"

"Oh, Anda is absolutely right. I will submit a memorial to the Khan and have it sent to him at an express speed of 800 miles," Buda suddenly realized.
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Their analysis was correct. It was several months later when this memorial was sent to Great Khan Lianhua. When the ambitious Great Khan saw the two inscriptions, he immediately became ambitious to expand the territory. He ordered the Ministry of Revenue to transfer food and money to the Nurgan area, and ordered Buda, Ahai and others to recruit warriors in the local area, expand the army and prepare for war, and conquer the rebels.

As a time traveler, Sultan knew that after the Russian Empire occupied Nurgan Prefecture, it dismantled the Yongning Temple stele and transported it to Vladivostok (Vladivostok), which was an unprecedented shame for China. In order to declare sovereignty, he ordered Buda to rebuild the Yongning Temple, Ahai to write the inscription, and to erect another stele on the rock of the Yongning Temple.

The top scholar Ahai received the imperial edict and wrote "Record of Rebuilding Yongning Temple in the 19th Year of Qianyuan" quickly. The text said: "I have heard that the way of heaven changes. Every hundred years, a saint will appear to save the world and the people to comfort China. Mongolia is also a descendant of the Xia Dynasty. Our great Khan revived the Yuan Dynasty and the world submitted. Wherever his benevolence reaches, people from all over the world come to him. Although the land of Nurgan is far away, the Huerha, Hezhe, Oroqen, Ewenki, Feiyaka, Daur and other ethnic groups also admire China and lead their people to submit. The emperor praised his ambition and ordered Aohanbobuda, Ahai, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Works, and others to grant him titles, rewards, and comfort him. He also opened a commercial port at Manjing Station to make up for the daily shortages of the tribes and ordered the reconstruction of Yongning Temple. Jiangbei (referring to the Black The people in the north of Longjiang River and overseas all cheered and thanked him, saying, "Lotus is merciful and has a higher virtue than Yao and Shun. We are willing to serve him and our descendants will never have any objection." From this point of view, our holy dynasty is not only the best in the world in terms of bows and horses, but also the best in terms of benevolence! The rule of Yao and Shun was only within the nine provinces; the rule of Lotus was beyond the ten thousand directions, and the people were not hungry or cold. The political system was universal, and the people were satisfied and at peace. How noble and noble! How great and magnificent! When the mountains are high, clouds and rains rise; when the sea waves are surging, dragons are born; when the country is prosperous, all people come to it. It is said that our dynasty is one with the heaven and will last forever! Therefore, I wrote this article to record it and pass it on to future generations. It was established on October 21, the 19th year of Qianyuan. Aohan Bobuda and Ahai, the deputy minister of the Ministry of Works.

This flattering article, which was filled with flattery to the Great Khan of Lotus, caused a great response in later generations and was praised by some historians as the most historically valuable of the three stone tablets in Yongning Temple. (End of this chapter)