prosperous age

"How to get the Ming Emperor to agree to his return to the grassland?"

Ida Khan was not a fool. He knew that the people of the Ming Dynasty wanted to put forward conditions, so he simply let it go and talked.

"Great Khan, given the current relationship between the two parties, it is actually very difficult to get His Majesty the Emperor of our country to agree to return Prince Hannaji."

Bao Chongde did not directly mention the conditions explained by Wang Chonggu, but first talked about whether the relationship between the two parties was still hostile.

Of course, the purpose is also to see if Ada Khan has any thoughts of relaxing.

If not, then it can be said that his mission is almost impossible to complete, because the so-called exchange of Han Naji with traitors such as Zhao Quan is not the purpose of Governor Wang. The real purpose is to get Anda Khan to pay tribute.

If he couldn't do it, then Daming would simply give up the need to continue the discussion and wait until An Dahan died before taking action.

After Anda Khan heard what Bao Chongde said, he just looked at him and was speechless for a long time.

In fact, the grasslands are rich in products and are the most suitable habitat for the Mongolians.

But in recent years, the climate here has become colder and the winters have become longer and longer, which has put a strain on the food they stored for the winter.

In the past few years, many people have died due to winter snowstorms and insufficient food reserves.

In fact, this situation is not just in the past few years, but has been going on for decades.

Anda Khan didn't know if it was God giving him a warning to change his habitat.

It was also because of the disaster the Mongols were facing now that he was once eager to reconcile with the Ming Empire in the south, obtain food from the Ming Dynasty, and help his men survive.

However, his many efforts were fruitless. The Ming emperor insisted on being unwilling to reconcile with them and to deliver grain and tea to the grassland, which made him extremely angry.

Since it can't be exchanged, naturally you can only get it yourself.

Anda Khan is the seventeenth grandson of Genghis Khan and a descendant of Miao Honggenzheng's "Golden Family". His biggest dream in life is to reunify the various tribes of Mongolia and restore the glory of the Mongol Empire in the past.

However, after he came to power, the biggest problem he faced was the tribe's survival problem. Faced with the reality that there was a serious shortage of various commodities in the tribe, he wanted to reconcile with the Ming Dynasty and obtain supplies from the Ming Dynasty.

Just like Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty, he once placed his hope on the gods and Buddhas, but the gods and Buddhas could not provide him with the goods he needed to allow the tribe to survive the winter safely, but could only shiver and live in desolation.

During the reign of Meng Ge, the fourth great khan of the Mongol Empire, Buddhism began to be introduced into Mongolia.

After the death of Meng Ge, his younger brother Kublai Khan established himself as Khan and worshiped the Tibetan Buddhist monk Pasiba as his national teacher.

Since then, Buddhism has gained a place in the hearts of Mongolians.

However, for most ordinary Mongolian people, they still believe more in shamanism. Although Buddhism is supported by a small number of Mongolian nobles, it has not gained popularity.

However, in Ada Khan's eyes, whether it is shamanism or Buddhism, only the sect that can help him solve his problems is a good sect.

But shamanism couldn't help him, so he chose Tibetan Buddhism.

Although the Mongols also came into contact with Taoism when they ruled the Central Plains, Taoism was only believed in by a small number of nobles. After they retreated outside the Great Wall, their contact was severed.

Although Buddhism failed to help him solve his survival problem, he still discovered that Buddhism is stronger than shamanism through his contact with Buddhism.

The shamanism commonly believed by Mongolians is too primitive, unorganized, and lacks rich and colorful cultural forms. However, Buddhist rituals are grand and complex in organization. The vast Buddhist scriptures can also serve the purpose of influencing all living beings, which is very conducive to spreading and uniting people's hearts.

Although embracing Buddhism has not solved the problem of commodity shortage, it has stabilized the mood of the people.

In fact, this can also be regarded as a solution to the dilemma of Anda Khan due to the shortage of commodities that caused instability among the tribes.

Anda Khan thought a lot, but in the face of ideals and reality, he still chose to solve the real problem, which was the tribe's survival problem.

"If relations between the two countries are eased, can your emperor agree to let my grandson come back?"

An Dahan recovered his thoughts, looked at Bao Chongde and asked.

"If the relationship eases, His Majesty the Emperor will not prevent the prince from returning to the country to pay filial piety in front of the Great Khan. After all, I, the Ming Dynasty, rule the world with filial piety."

Bao Chongde said.

The conscience of heaven and earth, these words are something that a warrior like him can say. They were all words that Wang Chonggu forced him to learn from several masters before he left seclusion.

Although the environment in which he grew up made him know that children and grandchildren should be kind to their elders, he really couldn't say these words.

"In the words of you Han people, we will open the skylight and speak openly. What do you want to say when you come here?"

Anda Khan didn't want to continue talking to Bao Chongde in such a vague manner. He wanted to know what conditions Ming had offered.

If he can reach the bottom limit in his heart, everything will be easy to talk about, otherwise
"Dear Altan Khan, is that all you say?"

Bao Chongde did not state the conditions directly as before, but looked at the guards surrounding him.

"You guys go out first. I'll talk to the envoy. Don't come in unless I tell you."

An Dahan just frowned and then gave instructions to the people around him.

"Sweaty."

The guard beside him shouted anxiously.

But before he could finish his words, An Dahan waved his hand and motioned for them to leave.

This was the Mongolian camp, and he did not believe that Bao Chongde would take this opportunity to assassinate him.

Although he is old, his heart is not old, and he feels that his glory is still there, and he is confident that it will not be easy for Bao Chongde to kill him.

After everyone left the tent, Bao Chongde took two steps forward and got closer to An Dahan.

Anda Khan pretended not to know, but his right hand placed on the armrest also touched the handle of the knife hidden under the chair.

Of course, Bao Chongde never thought about assassinating Ada Khan. If he really did it, not only would his job be ruined, but his own life would also be on the line here. This was not what he wanted.

Approaching An Dahan is just a subconscious behavior.

"Great Khan, our Governor-General Wang has three conditions. If they are met, he can report to the emperor on behalf of the Great Khan to resolve the two disputes."

Bao Chongde felt that he was close enough to Ada Khan, so he lowered his voice and spoke.

"Say."

Regarding the three conditions, An Dahan sneered in his heart, feeling that these Mingren were really whimsical, as if they really thought they would seize their own weakness by seizing their grandson.

Anda Khan does not only have a grandson named Han Naji, although because this child has been with him for a long time, he has a deep affection for him.

And because they lost their parents when they were young, they are even more loved by the couple.

But in terms of national affairs, Anda Khan would not compromise with the Ming Dynasty just because of a grandson.

"Bind Zhao Quan and other White Lotus sect leaders who are in Bansheng and send them to Datong; return the captive population and let them return to the south; swear to guard the north forever and not dare to cause trouble, and ask the emperor to grant me the title of king."

Bao Chongde said everything Wang Chonggu said in one breath, feeling as if a huge stone had been lifted from his heart. When the words arrived, although he missed one preferential policy for the Mongols, he now planned to throw it out as well.

The negotiations between the two countries have to go back and forth no matter what, and they have to bargain for a while and then propose mutual trade when the time comes.

If Anda Khan does not agree to these three items at the beginning, even if the conditions for mutual trading are given later, he probably will not be allowed to compromise.

"Hahahahaha."

Anda Khan chuckled lightly at first, and then couldn't help laughing loudly.

It seems that Akito really thinks that catching his grandson can force him to compromise. If he really only has this grandson, he might consider it.

"Whoa."

The tent curtain was lifted, and several heads appeared at the door looking inside.

Ada Khan knew that his men were worried about his safety, so he waved his hand to indicate that nothing was wrong, and then lowered the door curtain.

Withdrawing his hand, Ida Khan said with a straight face: "Your Governor Wang is really good at calculating and taking advantage of anything. He is not afraid that I will send troops to harass Xuanda day and night, making him unstable as governor and unable to serve for a long time. hehe"

Yes, at this moment, Anda Khan already had a plan, and he wanted to teach the greedy Wang Chonggu a lesson.

As he said, as long as troops are sent to continue harassing Xuanda, he will not be an official for long, because no matter how Mingren takes precautions, there will always be times when he makes mistakes.

According to the custom of Ming people, as long as he suffered a defeat, Wang Chonggu would be punished.

Of course, Bao Chongde would not take Anda Khan's threat seriously. Wang Chonggu's officials had little to do with him, so even if he changed to another governor, it would have nothing to do with him.

If there is a relationship between the two people, it is that if he returns safely, Governor Wang should fulfill his promise and reward himself, and then there will be nothing else.

But at this point, Bao Chongde also heard that Anda Khan may not have any intention of reconciliation, but he mainly cares about the conditions.

Because all the conditions before were favorable to Daming, and he was even asked to apply for a title, but for him, there was no other benefit except getting his grandson back.

Benefits?
"I wonder what conditions Altan Khan has for this? My visit this time can be regarded as the first contact between us. If the Khan has any conditions, please feel free to put forward them. I will definitely tell my Lord Governor on your behalf."

Bao Chongde said.

It doesn't matter whether the matter is discussed or not. The important thing is that he needs to know the conditions of Anda Khan, and then in the name of going back to report, he can safely leave the Mongolian camp and return to the Ming Dynasty.

Anda Khan stared at Bao Chongde with deep eyes for a long time, and then said: "It is not impossible to ease the relationship with Ming Dynasty, but I must first let my grandson come back. In exchange, I will order that those slaves in the tribe are willing to Those who return to Ming Dynasty must not be stopped."

Bao Chongde's eyes twitched, and then he said: "Dear Altan Khan, those are not slaves, they are the people of the Ming Dynasty whom you kidnapped, and the ignorant civilians who were held hostage by the White Lotus Cult.

They are all my subjects of the Ming Dynasty, so they all have to return to live in the Ming Dynasty.

As for those rebels who defected, I believe Altan Khan should also understand that their identity is Ming Dynasty. This cannot be changed, and they all want to return to Ming Dynasty. "

"Those people were not kidnapped by us, they came by themselves."

An Dahan responded immediately.

"They are rebels, and the court wants to arrest them and punish them."

Bao Chongde said: "Dear Altan Khan, regarding Bansheng Zhao Quan and others, this is the first thing the Governor has told us.

In fact, the people were willing to farm on the grasslands in order to make a living, and the court did not allow it, but rebelling against thieves was not allowed.

Moreover, if you just hand over the rebels and the people, Your Majesty may not be able to feel the sincerity of the Great Khan, so he suggested that the Great Khan ask the emperor for the title of king.

In this way, both His Majesty and the people in the court can feel the sincerity of the Khan to stop his troops and ease the relationship between the two sides.

After the relationship between the two eased, the prince could naturally be sent back to the Great Khan's tent. "

"However, I don't feel that you are sincere in stopping the war and easing the relationship."

Anda Khan spoke immediately after Bao Chongde finished speaking.

"How does the Great Khan feel that I, Daming, are sincere in easing the relationship?"

Bao Chongde asked politely.

"Mutual trading is allowed."

Anda Khan directly stated his long-awaited request. As long as there was mutual trade, the Mongols only needed to provide some horses to the Ming Dynasty, and they could exchange for their urgently needed grain, salt tea, iron pots, etc.

Just as the Ming Dynasty has always been on guard against the Mongols, the Mongols are of course always on guard against the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, the Mongols will not easily exchange strategic resources such as war horses that the Ming Dynasty really needs.

This is not a question of money, but giving too many war horses will lead to hidden dangers, even if they are foals.

What they can trade are some much worse horses. These horses can work and carry things, but they will definitely not work if they are used to fight.

Bao Chongde was shocked, and suddenly felt that he seemed to have discovered something extraordinary.

Although it seems impossible to accomplish, it seems that it is not an impossible task to facilitate the negotiation between Ming and Mongolia to strike off troops.

Before coming, he really didn't think that this matter might succeed. He only came because he was forced by Wang Chonggu and offered promotion and wealth.

The thought was just to save my life and go back to work, and get some rewards and that would be it.

However, Anda Khan actually put forward the request for mutual trade when easing the relationship between the two countries.

Is this a requirement?
Wang Chonggu planned to trade with the Mongols from the beginning. Now it seems that he also knows that it is difficult to promote reconciliation between the Ming and Mongolia just with the Hannaji in his hand.

Pretending to be embarrassed, Bao Chongde thought for a moment before tentatively asking: "Dear Altan Khan, can I understand this.

In order for the two countries to stop fighting and reconcile, and for there to be no more wars on the border, the Great Khan agreed to hand over Zhao Quan and other rebels in Bansheng City to the Ming Dynasty, and at the same time allowed the Ming people to return home without hindrance.

At the same time, the Ming Dynasty will persuade Prince Han Naji and facilitate his return to the country.

For this reason, the Great Khan was willing to report to the Emperor of Tomorrow, asking the Emperor of Tomorrow to be crowned king, to rule the northern border forever, to promise not to antagonize the Ming Dynasty, and to ask the Emperor of Tomorrow to allow mutual trade between Ming and Mongolia. "

Bao Chongde almost told him the bottom line that Wang Chonggu told him. These conditions were indispensable. Governor Wang had already made it clear to him before coming.

Regarding Bao Chongde's words, to be honest, Anda Khan was not willing to ask the Ming Emperor for the title of king, but other things were not impossible.

In fact, just last night, his wife Yike Hatun heard that an envoy from the Ming Dynasty was coming, so she came to him to talk to him about it.

No matter what, get Han Naji back first. As for promising people from the Ming Dynasty, just regret it later.

This was not because he, the Great Khan, took the lead in repenting, but because they had been deceived by the Ming Emperor in the first place.

Emperor Jiajing initially agreed to trade with each other, but within two years the Ming Dynasty reneged on it and cut off trade with others again.

At the same time, Yike Hatun complained to Zhao Quan and others in front of him, accusing them of having ulterior motives.

To talk about rescuing Han Naji by force is to force him to death.
(End of this chapter)