Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 252 Emperor Qianyuan pokes a hornet's nest (Part )
"The people of Laziba listen to my order: if you try to find freedom and comfort again, I have authorized Laziba to cut off your hands, feet, gouge out your eyes, beat and kill you." - Ngawang Lobsangya Grand Master Cuo’s Order
"Oh!"

Seeing this order, Suletan became furious in the Dongnuan Pavilion of the Qianqing Palace of the Potala Palace, and slapped the imperial case so fiercely that the palms of his hands were red from the shock, but he did not feel any pain. The great Bodhisattva's lion's roar was not for fun. Ning Fei Suolang Tsomo, who was summoned to the Qianqing Palace to sleep there, was so frightened that her face turned pale and she knelt down to apologize. This Concubine Ning was originally the dancing concubine of the Zhong Mei Nai family, a noble family in the Snow Region. Because of her humble background, she knew how to advance and retreat. When the emperor got angry, she immediately apologized regardless of whether it was her fault or not.

Before time travel, Suletan was just a child of ordinary people, so he felt very fond of Concubine Ning. Seeing that she was afraid, he softened his tone and said, "My dear concubine, don't be alarmed. I am not angry with you, but with you." That bald donkey’s anger!”

Bald Donkey refers to the highest-ranking monk in the Gelug sect and the great monk Ngawang Losang Gyatso of Fatai of the three major monasteries. Not long ago, this great monk issued an order to the territories and subjects of all Gelug sect monasteries, requiring the subjects of the territories, especially the serfs, to obey and not to think about freedom and comfort, otherwise they will be cut down. Punishments include cutting off hands, cutting off feet, gouging out eyes, beating, and killing.

This edict seems very cruel, but it is perfectly normal in this era. The "Thirteen Codes" previously implemented in Xueyu divided people into three levels and nine levels. People of different levels violated the same criminal law, and the sentencing standards and treatment methods were very different. For example, the law on the price of compensation for murder stipulates: "People are divided into grades, so the price of life also has high and low levels. The price of the life of a superior person, such as a prince, a great master, etc., is the weight of the body in gold; The price of a person’s life, such as a woman, a butcher, a hunter, a craftsman, etc., is a piece of straw rope.” The Injury Compensation Law stipulates: “If a servant injures his master, his hands or feet shall be cut off; if the master injures his servant, Just postpone the medical treatment and no compensation will be paid.”

After Sultan took control of the snowy plateau, the original "Thirteen Codes" were abolished and replaced by the "Mongol-Oirat Code". Although it was relatively benevolent than the "Thirteen Codes", it was still an unequal code. Codes divide people into classes, and legal provisions that provide different punishments for the same crime are everywhere.

What makes His Majesty the Emperor most unhappy is that this code gives various privileges to monks, especially monks of the Gelug sect. The preface clearly mentions that one out of ten people who bow to Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug sect, and the two divine monks will dedicate themselves to the Buddha, plunder the property belonging to the monks, curse and beat the monks and subject them to severe punishment, and ban the idols of shamanism ( Weng Gon), etc.

I am the physical manifestation of Padmasambhava, a Bodhisattva older than the founder of the Gelug sect. Why should I bow to the great monk of the Gelug sect? One out of ten people must devote themselves to Buddhism and become a monk. Who will pay my taxes and become a soldier? Princes commit the same crimes as common people, so why are monks special? All sects are supposed to coexist in harmony, so why should the idols of shamanism be banned?

Sultan expressed his dissatisfaction and ordered all levels of government to temporarily not implement the unreasonable provisions of this code. Of course, it is only temporarily suspended. After all, the "Mongolia-Oirat Code" was formulated by the princes and nobles of the Oirat and Khalkha tribes at the Chulgan Conference, and its authority is unquestionable.

What was most unacceptable to Suletan was that this code clearly stipulated that temple property was not subject to tax. After the implementation of the New Deal, the Kingdom of David reduced taxes for ordinary people, and the tax rate for animal husbandry and agriculture was set at two-tenths. At this time, the tribute of each faction's Jisai (the temple's exclusive Otok or Aimak) and the manor was only one-tenth. This led to a large number of farmers and herdsmen turning to temples and becoming shabinals (disciples) of various sects in order to pay less taxes.

Is this okay? Over time, my subjects have all become subjects of the monks. Who will pay taxes to the Kingdom of David? Who went to war for the Kingdom of David? reform! Must be reformed! I want to abolish the "Mongol-Oirat Code" and formulate a code suitable for the development of the times. I have already thought of the name: "Davidic Law", the law of the Davidic Dynasty!

Sultan has wanted to change the law for a long time. As soon as he captured Lhasa, he quietly ordered the Minister of Punishment, Tie Moer, to formulate a new code of law, which was revised many times. The "Law of David" had actually been formulated. The only question was when it would be promulgated and implemented.

The edict of the great monk Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso was actually just the trigger, which made Emperor Qianyuan more determined to abolish the "Mongol-Oirat Code" and implement the "David Law".

His Majesty the Emperor is really angry. In the edict, the great monk Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso sounded arrogant, completely like a ruler. What order did Monk Eryijie issue? Only I and the imperial court are qualified to issue orders! This is outrageous! He thought it was unreasonable, but Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso's edict was only directed at Shabinar of the Gelug sect, and he did nothing wrong. Not only him, but also great monks from other sects often issue orders to the people of their own sect, which is really normal. This was also the second reason why the emperor was angry. It was obviously wrong, but most of the ministers felt that it should be so. Except for some Han and Uighur officials such as Liu Haogu, Xue Zongzhou, and Reheman, most Mongolian and Tibetan officials did not think it was inappropriate. Because Tie Mo'er, the Minister of Punishment, was ordered to compile the "Law of David" and knew the emperor's intentions well, he wrote that in the future, the documents issued by the great monks to the people should be "declarations" rather than "declarations", so it became He became the only high-ranking Mongolian official who supported restrictions on religious rights.

From the officials' attitude towards the edict of the great monk Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso, Suletan felt the power of various monastic groups represented by the Gelug sect. Yes, the Sangha is a political group formed by temples, monks and believers. It is intricate and pervasive, penetrating into every part of the Kingdom of David. It's like a big hornet's nest. If you're not careful, you will be stung all over! But if we dare not reform because we are afraid of being stung by wasps, the Kingdom of David will never become strong!
Sultan felt that now was a good opportunity for reform! First of all, he has wiped out most of the separatist forces in the snow-covered plateau and established a unified country. The morale of the military and the people are very high. It is the time to forge ahead; secondly, after years of sectarian wars, the major factions have sent you to fight against each other. I'm sorry, many temples have been burned down, many gatherings have been broken up, the number of monks has declined, and many pastures and manors originally belonging to temples have become private property. In short, all major sects are currently in a weak period. If we don’t take the opportunity to promote reform and promulgate a new code, when will we wait? If you want to taste the sweetness of honey, you must have the courage to poke a hornet's nest.

"Here comes Xuan Tiemo'er, Liu Haogu, Xue Zongzhou, and Reheman." In the East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace, Emperor Qianyuan's voice was gentle but firm.

(End of this chapter)