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Chapter 434 Envoy to the Western Regions
Western Region, Yining (Ili).

In the 56th year of Kangxi's reign, Cewang Alabutan built Gulezha Dugang (Golden Summit Temple) on the north bank of the Ili River. Yining was also called Gulezha City from then on.

Because they had already formed an alliance with the Ming Dynasty, the Junggar envoy returned much faster this time.

Just before summer arrived, the Junggar envoy arrived in Gulezha.

Also arriving together were the canonization envoys from the Ming Dynasty.

Li Hong, who had been on an envoy to the Japanese shogunate in previous years, served as the chief envoy for this canonization, and he also canonized two khans, one Yamato and Zhuo, at one time.

"Tomorrow the noble envoy of the imperial court will arrive in Gulza. It would be rude of me not to come from a distance to greet him!" Cewang Alabutan personally led a team of horsemen to greet him.

Li Hong was a little surprised: "The Great Khan can actually speak Chinese?"

Cewang Alabutan said: "When I was young, I was expelled by Galdan, and I survived because of the protection of the Manchu Tatars. At that time, I learned some Chinese from some Han people who came back and forth, and I also learned the Manchu language. But it’s much simpler than Chinese.”

Li Hong quickly complimented: "The Great Khan is really knowledgeable, and he even dabbles in Chinese characters."

Cewang Alabutan smiled and said: "Angel has been tired of traveling all the way, so we should hurry into the city. I have already set up a banquet, all with the flavor of this Western Region."

Li Hong also smiled and said: "King Khan is kind but disrespectful."

On the way to Gulezha City, Li Hong looked at the well-equipped Dzungar cavalry with a musket on their backs.Calmly, he leaned towards the accompanying captain: "What do you think of these Junggar cavalry?"

The captain of the personal soldiers answered truthfully: "The elite division should be the strong soldiers only under the Khan King's tent."

Li Hong raised his eyebrows slightly: "How does it compare with our Ming Dynasty Dragon Cavalry?"

The captain of the guards seemed to think seriously for a moment, and then said: "Within ten people, it's hard to say, but in a cavalry battle with more than a hundred people, these Dzungar cavalry can't beat our Ming dragon cavalry."

When Li Hong heard this, he became interested: "Why is this? Is there any explanation?"

The captain of the guard said: "Sir, look carefully, the formation of these Junggar cavalry is too scattered. From their formation alone, you can see that these cavalry should have been converted from regular cavalry to dragoons. Our Ming dragoons and them The difference is like the difference between elite cavalry and mounted infantry. As long as the number of troops exceeds a hundred, or even 50, and our dragoons can charge, these Dzungar cavalry cannot win."

"That's it." Li Hong understood instantly.

I had heard that the dragoons practiced a wall formation, but I didn't expect it to be so powerful. No wonder they could defeat the Tatar cavalry in the north.

The captain of the guard suddenly added: "Also, their muskets are all matchlocks. They can't compare with the rate of fire of my Ming Dynasty dragoon flintlock. Even if they extend the distance, they can't win."

Even firearms were crushed!
After not walking for long, the envoy finally arrived at Gulezha City, and the Khan of Junggar personally led the way.

The next step was the regular process. Li Hong first took out the gifts given by the emperor to the Khan of Junggar, which were: an imperial golden sword, an exquisite imperial matchlock gun, and a carefully selected royal BMW. A good horse (passed the gelding).

Cewang Arabtan liked it very much, he really liked it, especially the war horse and the matchlock gun.

The rest of the process consisted of eating and drinking, and the food was all Western-style. Even the wine was not Central Plains wine, with a hint of goat's milk.

Although Li Hong wasn't used to drinking, he didn't show it.

"Angel, Ben Khan toasts you."

"The King of Khan is polite, so of course I can't offend the King of Khan." "Haha, angels have a good drinker, and I, Galdan Celing, want to drink with you."

"Your Highness is serious..."

For a while, the guests and hosts were enjoying each other by changing cups and cups.

This banquet full of Western flavor lasted from afternoon until dark, and it was finally over.

After the banquet was over, Li Hong took the envoys back to rest. Although the canonization edict was already known, they still had to wait until everyone was gathered the next day before the canonization ceremony.

Cewang Alabutan sent Li Hong away, and then he stopped smiling: "The emperor of China is really good at tricks. Compared with those Manchus, this Han emperor is really ruthless and ruthless, and he is the enemy of the Mongolian Kingdom of Junggar."

Galdan Celing asked with some doubts: "Great Khan, hasn't the Han Emperor promised to form an alliance with us to fight against those damn Manchus and Russians?"

Cewang Alabutan said: "You are right. The Han emperor canonized Ben Khan as the Great Khan of Junggar. On the surface, it was to form an alliance, but you didn't realize that the Han emperor also canonized Yarkand and Heshuote... Haha , it is clear that we want to have mutual dissatisfaction and attack each other! This Luobuzangdanjin is very lucky. This Khan worked hard to send envoys to Nanjing for Hajj, but he got the title of Khan in vain. "

Although Galdan Celing is a bit simple-minded, he is not completely single-minded.At this moment, he was exposed and suddenly woke up: "Great Khan, what should we do now? Or else, refuse the canonization of the Han emperor?"

"No need."

Cewang Alabutan, however, was full of wisdom and said: "In Han Chinese terms, if you refuse now, wouldn't it mean that you have a ghost in your heart? Just do whatever you want, and entertain the Han angels well. What the Han emperor wants is nothing more than checks and balances. , Yerqiang has long been our southern border of Junggar, so what if the Han emperor canonized it? As for Heshuote... Haha, today's Luobuzangdanjin is a bereaved dog, he can't make any trouble. Now the Han people If the emperor bestows upon him the title of Heshuote Khanate, then his legal authority will be more stable, and we will have more excuses to send troops to the Snowy Region and Qinghai. Moreover, since the **** in the Snowy Region is now a false title, then It’s time to deal with him.”

Cewang Alabutan experienced an impulsive defeat and lost tens of thousands of troops at Jiayuguan Pass, so he became more cautious, especially when facing China.

Regarding the Han people who were more powerful than the Manchus, although Cewang Alabutan knew that there was a pitfall, he still planned to remain calm for the time being and use the power of the Chinese emperor first to clear the Snowy Area and Qinghai and incorporate them into the territory of Junggar.

Then wait for the opportunity. Even if the Han emperor really destroyed the Manchus, it would be nothing more than a deliberate attempt. At worst, he would learn from Gushi Khan.

At that time, Gushi Khan unified the Snowy Region, Kangzang, and Qinghai, established the Heshuote Khanate, and had the Oara Mongols nominally attached to it, which was considered to be in the ascendant.

In this way, I still have to ask for a title from the Chinese Emperor.

This is the legal principle. Zhu Yijiong wants the legal principle of the Western Regions and Snowy Areas. These places also need canonization from China to strengthen their legitimacy.

Cewang Alabutan said: "Be prepared. As soon as the Han angels leave, we should mobilize troops in the snowy areas and Qinghai. The Manchus are now being held back by the Han emperor. Qinghai must be very empty and it will be difficult to return reinforcements. This is our chance!"

As for the Luobu Zangdanjin, Cewang Alabutan never paid attention to it. This was a lost dog.

Cewang Arabtan is confident that he can completely suppress Luobuzangdanjin, and as long as he is given a few years, it doesn't matter if Luobuzangdanjin has a sweat, he will still have to be like Southern Xinjiang.

However, Cewang Alabutan has no idea that the reality is that he does not have a few years at all, or even a year.

And when he dies of illness, his eldest son Galdan Celing, who still looks like a human being at present, and even won the title of the most powerful man in the northwest in the early days of inheriting the Khan throne, will definitely not be able to bear Luobuzangdanjin.

As long as the war between Junggar and the Snowy Region breaks out, the Snowy Region will never be able to return to the hands of the Junggars.

Cewang Alabutan has received the canonization of China, which can be regarded as a formal decision on the legal authority over the snowy areas and Qinghai. Next, priority will be given to mobilizing troops in the snowy areas, and Qinghai will also be mobilized.

　Sleepy to death, sleep
　　
　
(End of this chapter)