Since the Accounting: A Chronicle of the Roman Khanate

Chapter 46

"We mainly want to know if there is any action to conquer the eastern province." Wang Da Lama thought for a while, and said: "If they establish a connection with Mobei through Shui Dada Road, it will have a big impact on the entire geographical environment. Influence."

"It's still possible to establish a connection." Hearing what he said, Zhao Liang thought about it carefully, and replied: "The waterways in Liaoyang Province are very developed, and the Ming Dynasty can only control the southern region most of the time. The Jurchen tribe in the north is not complete. Convinced by them, they often swing between the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, and some Northern Yuan tribes often come here. It is difficult to completely eliminate it."

"But the problem is, I don't think this connection is meaningful." He put forward his own thoughts: "In Beiyuan, we are not stable now, and the legal system can't tell. When I came, I met some Mongolian merchants who sold fur. Together, we talked a lot. They both feel that the two sides may not be able to cooperate well."

"What is the reason?" asked the Queen.

"The imperial court of the Northern Yuan Dynasty was not very stable." Zhao Liang said: "At the beginning, the imperial court was defeated by the Ming Dynasty in Yuerhai. Killed by Ye Sudieer, the descendant of brother Alibu—how should I put it, anyway, everyone would rather help the Ming Dynasty than eliminate these descendants of Kublai Khan.”

"The King Khan of the Tuo Lei Department fought back and forth, but it made it easier for outsiders. In the end, Gui Lichi, a descendant of Wokuotai, seized power. The relationship between Gui Lichi and the Ming Dynasty has always been very ambiguous, and the title of the Yuan Dynasty was revoked. The Ming Dynasty was subdued. But a few years ago, Emperor Tianyuan’s grandson, Ben Ya, came back and fought back, and I heard that he broke his face with the Ming Dynasty, so I don’t know what will happen.”

"I've heard of Benya's misfortune." Cao Jian, who had been silent all this time, said, "Father saw this man when he was on an envoy to Samarkand."

Guo Kang turned to look at him.

Unlike Shi Ke and Li Xuanying, although Cao Jian is also of the same generation, his relationship with them is not too close.Because he is not actually the son of the Cao family, but a Bulgarian.

His biological father was a close comrade-in-arms and subordinate of his adoptive father Cao Zhonglin. When he was very young, he died in battle protecting Cao Zhonglin during the 'Anta War'.And earlier, his mother had died of dystocia.Cao Zhonglin, who had no legitimate son, adopted the orphan who had lost his parents and raised him as his heir.

Due to the frequent wars, the style of the Zizhang clan is somewhat similar to that of the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, and is also close to the Romans.Letting adopted sons act as heirs is actually something that everyone takes for granted.

However, Cao Zhonglin is a romantic person. Although his wife has no children, he can confirm that there are several illegitimate children.These people have always maintained that they should be counted as "children of concubines" rather than "illegitimate children", and should have at least part of the right to inherit.And no matter what, illegitimate children are also closer than outsiders.

Cao Jian is very aware of these things, so he has always been very sensitive.Guo Kang believes that he is too inferior and puts too much psychological pressure on himself, so he doesn't want to contact other "normal" heirs.It's just that he himself has nothing to do, because Cao Jian's greatest psychological pressure comes from himself.

——Although they were all adopted by his father, Guo Kangsheng has an oriental face, which can be seen as a serious "Khitan Batur".Cao Jian is a genuine Bulgarian, even though most of the families have mixed blood and look like locals, he still cares very much.

Others were either definitely oriental in blood, or at least looked like oriental, but he was nothing.Guo Kang didn't know how to persuade him.

But the good thing is, maybe to prove himself, Cao Jian has been working very hard and has developed a meticulous character.He didn't talk much, but he basically didn't miss anything, so everyone felt that he was very reliable.

Since it was Cao Zhonglin's experience and he had an impression, it shouldn't be a problem.

"Why did he go to Samarkand?" Shi Ke asked with a smile, "I also want Uncle Timur to help him go to that sweat room?"

"Maybe he really thought so, but Timur probably didn't take him seriously. On the contrary, after Timur passed away, he got some support and went back to Mobei." After Cao Jian finished speaking, he thought for a while: "We really didn't expect this outcome. Father didn't expect that he would succeed in retaking Khan's position."

"That's not his own credit." Zhao Liang explained: "It was Guilichi and Grand Master Alutai who fell out, and the grand master killed Da Khan. The country can't live without Da Khan, and he picked it up."

"However, maybe he is still too young. Everyone thinks that this person has a bad temper, is too impatient, and can't make it happen-oh, he seems to have gotten into trouble." He said, and added: "I'll At that time, the Mongolian merchants were all rumoring that the shortest route might not be possible, because there would definitely be a war.”

"What did he do?" Shi Ke asked.

"Businessmen said that Ben Ya killed Guo Ji, the envoy of the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was so angry that Hehan wanted to send the fourth prince to chop him up." Zhao Liang said, "Everyone thinks that the Ming Dynasty will come back soon. So hurry up and leave this time, so as not to be involved."

"What? Guo Ji is dead?" Borjan looked more surprised than several Han military princes.

Zhao Liang was taken aback by him, and hurriedly looked at Lama Wang.Lama Wang had no choice but to wave his whisk to tell him not to panic.

"These people from the Ming Dynasty are probably more famous in Europe than in the Ming Dynasty." Guo Kang explained: "It's normal for everyone to be surprised, don't worry."

"The envoys Fu An and Guo Ji of the Ming Dynasty were detained by Uncle Timur when they were sent to Samarkand. At this time, there were a group of Europeans in Samarkand. In order to show their prestige in the whole world, they invited They also let them meet the envoys of the Ming Dynasty."

"As a result, the two envoys of the Ming Dynasty accused Timur in public, saying that he had not paid the tribute he owed for five years. Timur was very angry and hurriedly dispersed the crowd. The Europeans were greatly surprised."

"Among these people, there is a German adventurer named Hiltberg. After he was rescued by us, he wrote a book and mentioned this matter, so everyone knows."

"Two years later, the King of Castile sent a delegation to visit Samarkand. Uncle Timur saw that the Europeans from the westernmost part of the continent also came, in order to show that he has Prestige, arrange a banquet to entertain them, and let all other envoys come to attend."

"As a result, the envoys of the Ming Dynasty seized the guest seats originally reserved for the Castilian mission. Timur asked them to give up, but the envoys of the Ming Dynasty accused him in public, saying that he had owed tribute for seven years. I didn’t hand it in. Timur was so angry that he threatened to go to the Ming Dynasty himself. The Europeans were very surprised.”

"After Clavijo came back, he also wrote a book about it, so everyone knows about it."

"Then these two envoys... seem to be very famous?" Zhao Liang was also surprised.

"Anyway, here, everyone knows that Uncle Timur owes money every day." Li Xuanying shrugged.

"Looking at it this way, Benya is doomed." Tuotuobuhua judged.

"That's right, Uncle Timur is so angry that he just buckles people and never touches him. He dares to kill people after a few catties." Shi Ke shook his head: "This matter was heard when Mr. Zhao came here. It’s a legend. If it’s true, counting the time, Ben Ya Shili would be dead by now.”

"In the final analysis, this person does not have the level-headedness that a politician should have. Even Timur, who is judged by everyone as brutal and not good at ruling, is much more sober than him." Yeluxin commented.

"Yes. Young people, don't be too arrogant."

"..."

Everyone chatted and discussed for a while, and decided that Benya had lost his temper, and there was no need to continue thinking about him.

"Hey, it's really a pity." Borjan was still feeling emotional: "I heard that after Timur's death, his descendants released all the detained Ming Dynasty people back, and resumed the tribute. Thinking about it this way , It is estimated that it has left a way for the children and grandchildren. It is just that I did not expect that there will be problems in this kind of place."

"Didn't it mean that Timur was going to launch a jihad against the Ming Dynasty?" Zhao Liang didn't quite understand, and asked, "Many people along the way said that."

"Uncle Timur is a cautious person, and he will choose the target of the jihad appropriately." Cao Jian told him: "I think he is very clear-headed. The Ming Dynasty is obviously not a suitable target."

"It seems that there is only one big country around here that doesn't believe in Tianfang religion." Zhao Liang thought for a while and said.

"If I remember correctly...after Uncle Timur defeated Osman, he fought against the Knights of the Hospitaller once." He recalled it, and explained with a serious face: "The old uncle has been in jihad all his life, this is the only time Waging war against infidels. Clearly, the simplistic categorization of religion shows that the understanding of jihad is not deep enough."

"On the contrary, he has a very good relationship with us in Rome, as well as France and Iberia. You see, this is where he is clever."

　Entered the second round of recommendations for new books.continue to ask for tickets

　　


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