Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 229: Who is so cold in the clouds (Part )
Not all ministers agreed to proclaim the emperor and establish the country. Nasutu, Xirimo, Liu Haogu, Xue Zongzhou, Narisong, Luobuzang, Kunga Odesir, Bandida Gushi, Ananda Gushi When the ministers came to the throne one after another, they insisted that they should not rush to become emperor.

They all believe that the world today is characterized by the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty and the decline of the Ming Dynasty, and the struggle between two powerful powers. Although the Huite tribe has risen rapidly and its strength has grown rapidly, it is still an emerging force with a weak foundation. Compared with the two great powers of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it is far inferior. Therefore, one should play both sides of the fence between the two powers and accumulate strength, rather than proclaiming himself emperor prematurely and attracting the attention of the two powers.

Sultan thinks this view is reasonable, but he does not entirely agree with it. Indeed, both the Ming and Qing states were far stronger than themselves. But the Ming Dynasty was defeated by the Qing army in the Battle of Songjin last year, and even the coach Hong Chengchou was captured. This year news came again that Li Zicheng had annihilated the main force of Shaanxi Governor Sun Chuanting in Ruzhou, Henan, took advantage of the victory to occupy Xi'an, and was planning to attack Beijing. It can be said that it is difficult to protect itself; although the Qing Dynasty is powerful, its population is limited after all, and it is busy entering the customs and has no time to care about others.

On the surface they are all very strong, but in fact they don't have the extra strength to take care of themselves. In this case, why not proclaim himself emperor? Although it is too cold to be at high places, there are endless benefits to climbing a step higher. One can unite the hearts of the people in the country and give the people a sense of belonging; the other can strengthen the centralization of power and establish a unified and powerful country; the third is now a time of great contention. Not only were the Ming and Qing Dynasties competing against each other, the West also entered the Age of Discovery. In a time of great strife, if you don’t advance, you will retreat. If we don't build our country while it's growing, how can we stand among the world's great powers?
This principle is true, but if you want to take a step higher, it is still extremely difficult. Without him, the Great Khan had someone he was afraid of, or in other words, fearful of: Tai Chi, the Chongde Emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

This fear comes from various TV series in later generations. Later TV dramas portrayed Huang Taiji as a man of great talent, unfathomable, and ruthless, which naturally left a shadow in the heart of the time traveler Suletan. After traveling through time, although due to geographical reasons, he rarely interacted with the Chongde Emperor, he could clearly feel the shadow of that man in the battles with other Oirat tribes.

That man was indeed scheming and skillful. Although he was busy conquering the Ming Dynasty, he did not ignore Mongolia. Not only did they eliminate the Chahar tribe, the direct descendant of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, and organize Monan Mongolia into an alliance banner; they also forced the Mobei Khalkha Mongolia to become vassals; they also took advantage of the Oirat civil war to lure Junggar, Heshuote and their own Huite Become a minister.

He had a far-sighted vision, and after seeing the influence of the great monks on the Snowy Region, he consecrated a large number of Hutuktu from all major sects, and devoutly invited these great monks to come to Shengjing to promote the Dharma. For a time, there was an endless flow of Manchu envoys and representatives of great monks from various sects.

Last year, because he was dissatisfied with Sultan Khan's refusal to depose various factions and solemnly honor Gelug, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso, the head of the three major Gelug monasteries, sent Ilaguk Sanhutuktu as a representative to visit Shengjing (Shenyang) Qing Emperor. Huang Taiji immediately led the prince, Baylor, ministers, etc. out of the city to greet him; he also personally knelt three times and kowtowed to the sky, saying that the arrival of the great monk was a manifestation of God's protection of the Qing Dynasty, so he wanted to thank God. After entering the city, the man personally visited the residence of the third-class envoy of Ilaguk and asked about his welfare. When Ilaguk and others met with the Qing Emperor and presented him with a letter written by the great monk, Huang Taiji stood up and accepted it personally. He entertained the envoys for eight months before reluctantly letting them go back. He also wrote a letter praising the two divine monks for "saving all living beings" and "promoting Buddhism" and giving them generous gifts.

There was also an episode: Sultan was leading his army against Zangba Khan in Shigatse at that time. The great monk Ngawang Rosang Gyatso sent an envoy to see him, saying that Emperor Chongde of the Qing Dynasty planned to call himself the "Great Good and Free Buddha of the West". He also asked himself to go to Shengjing to practice the law, and asked if he could accept the title and go to Shengjing. At that time, Suletan was so shocked that he jumped up in front of the envoy and shouted: "No! Absolutely not!" In order to appease the great monk, he immediately donated a large amount of property to the three major temples; Huhada closely monitored the whereabouts of the two great monks and never allowed them to go to Shengjing.

Afterwards, the Great Khan realized that he was still young and had been deceived by the great monk! If the great monk Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso really wanted to go to Shengjing, how could he tell himself this? The reason why he told himself was just to increase the pressure on himself, hoping that he could dominate Gru.

This incident made him understand that despite the distance, Huang Taiji had never ignored Oirat. If people like Guoshi Khan, Quetu Khan, Baili Tusi, Zangba Khan, Batur Hutaiji, and Orlek Hutaiji only made him afraid, then Huang Taiji made him feel deeply of fear. This is a man with a very strategic vision. Once he proclaims himself emperor, he might delay entering the country and send troops to attack him first. Because he could not predict Huang Taiji's possible reaction, he did not dare to take a step higher immediately. Instead, he carefully read the memorials of the ministers for reference.

The memorial of Xue Zongzhou, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, caught his attention. This man was erudite, upright, honest, and good at managing money. He had just been appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue not long ago.

Xue Zongzhou, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, wrote a memorial to postpone the proclaiming of the emperor and the founding of the country:
After hearing the advice from other ministers, I said: "It is natural to steam people, and to cultivate them is to become a king." Your Majesty is working hard to govern, sweep away the heroes, Xuande is connected with the gods, and the holy posture is in harmony with the two rituals. It is the time of the destiny to bring about the fortune of the millennium, the sign of the resurgence, and the prophecy is here. He should inherit the legacy of the Yuan Dynasty, ascend to the top, and come to the throne. The world.

I was originally a corrupt Confucian, but I managed to survive in troubled times. I was promoted by the Lord of the Ming Dynasty, and I respectfully served as Minister. I received deep favors and always wanted to repay my kindness. This is a serious matter, and I would like to express my sincerity to the Lord Ming. This minister is loyal to the Lord Ming! A pause is a capital crime.

The people's well-being is the foundation of a country. If the people are prosperous and the country is strong, and the warehouses are abundant, then the mountains and rivers will be shared by all, and the four seas will be united. In this way, no one in the world dares to disobey. We have been fighting for many years, and many lives have been lost. Military and civilian expenditures are often insufficient. The Lord of the Ming Dynasty asked himself, are the people of Huite rich and poor? Is the use of warehouses real or not?
The husband clarified the administration of officials and established the first place in the country. The laws of the country have their own rules. If the laws are not noble and the ropes are not bent, then the rivers will be clear and the sea will be feasting, and the world will be peaceful. Officials have their duties, and they will perform their duties and select their talents to care for the people. Then the people will live and work in peace and contentment, and all the people will be united. Nowadays, the legal system is incomplete and the imperial examination has not yet emerged. There are often dignitaries and nobles who want to succeed in their affairs. The Lord of the Ming Dynasty asked himself, is the result of the officials' administration clear and Ming Dynasty? Are the consequences of the law fair?
The husband's armor is excellent, which is essential to the establishment of a country. Even though we have defeated all the heroes and controlled Yuledus, Yarkand, Turpan, Hami, Qinghai, and Uzbekistan, the population is insufficient and the number of armored men cannot exceed 100,000. Moreover, there is a shortage of firearms and armaments. . The Lord Ming asked himself, can this weapon be used to defend against powerful enemies?

In the past, Zhu Sheng said to Taizu: "Build the wall high, accumulate grain widely, and slowly become the king." Taizu followed this, and then he could rule the world. The ancient and modern British masters are all good at stinging and waiting for the opportunity. Nowadays, the two powerful powers are fighting each other. Although Ming Zuo is in danger, the centipede insect is dead but not stiff. There is also the Qing Emperor Tai Chi, who looks at the eagle and the wolf, and aims at the world. The Lord of Ming asked himself, with the power of Huite, can he defeat Ming Ye Qing Ye?
To eat the king's salary is to fulfill the king's duties, regulate and admonish the master, and it is the duty of a minister. Therefore, I will die of ignorance and my loyalty will be exhausted, and I will talk in silence. A sudden pause is a capital crime. If the Lord of the Ming Dynasty accepts the faithful advice, the world will be very lucky! For this reason, I would like to report it to you personally.

After reading what Xue Zongzhou wrote, Suletan was both moved and angry.

What is touching is that this man is not afraid of offending himself and risking his own life to remonstrate, which shows his loyalty!
What makes me angry is that this person can only say bad things but cannot see the good things! It is true that the Huite tribe has been fighting for years, and the people are not considered wealthy. However, because they have lowered taxes and opened up trade routes, the people's lives are still much better than other tribes in Oirat. Indeed, the Huite tribe has a disparity in levels and an incomplete legal system. This is also It is a common problem in all Mongolian ministries, but they are reforming the official system, implementing legal codes, and even planning to hold imperial examinations. The administration of officials is becoming more and more clear; as for the lack of troops and shortage of ordnance, so what? I have confidence in my army!
However, when he saw the line in the memorial, "There are even more Qing emperors like Tai Chi, who look down on the eagle and look down upon the wolves, and are determined to conquer the world." Suletan was silent, and after a long time he sighed, "Alas! The day of proclaiming the emperor and establishing the country. Well, let’s wait a little longer!”

(End of this chapter)