Han Khan

Chapter 172, Jinhan Khanate?
The Rise of the Jinhan Tribe In the Jinhan tribe's tent, Zhang Sheng sat on the main seat with a firm look in his eyes, scanning Uzruk, Atlak and many other Shiwei leaders who were kneeling on the ground.

He also looked at Zhang Zhongxian, Zhang Jinda, Koza and others.

The Tatars, Shiwei people, as well as the generals and chief priests of the Jinhan tribe, all knelt before him with utmost respect to express their awe for the young ruler.

Zhang Sheng knew in his heart that the Jinhan tribe now occupied a vast territory, controlled many tribes and slaves, and had a large number of warriors, and was fully capable of establishing a country on the grassland.

He believed that it was indeed time to form a new country.

However, he did not think that the establishment of this country required the recommendation of these tribes.

“Khoza is right, I became Khan,” Zhang Sheng thought to himself, “not because these people nominated me, but because I was originally the monarch of Jinhan.

This body has blood, and I have strength, and these are the credentials for me to become Khan.

Others can only add titles to me, but cannot decide my rights.

I must end the system of the grasslands electing and supporting the Khan from the very beginning. Otherwise, if I die, my descendants will kill each other under the mutual recommendation of these people, and Jinhan will surely fall apart. This is something I absolutely do not want to see."

He stood up and walked to the kneeling tribal leaders, speaking in a calm and majestic voice:
"I declare once again that the Jinhan tribe welcomes your arrival, and now you are my Jinhan people.

I appreciate your recommendation, but I want to tell you that I became Khan not because of your approval.

It’s because I am the monarch appointed by Heaven and Earth, and the first priest of the Holy Religion.

Both the Holy Religion and Jinhan were founded by me in accordance with God's will.

At the same time, I am the leader of Jin Han, so I don’t need your recommendation to become Khan.

However, considering your obedience and loyalty, you have the right to add a beautiful name and honor to my Khan's position!"

Upon hearing this, Koza, Zhang Zhongxian and others hurriedly said:
"Your Highness is wise and wise. Jinhan and the Holy Church were both founded by you. You and your descendants will always have the right to rule the Holy Church and Jinhan. There is no doubt about it!"

The Tatar tribal leaders such as Uzruk suddenly felt a huge pressure looming on them. They lowered their heads even more, and their fear of Zhang Sheng increased a little more.

They understood what Zhang Sheng and the Jin Han generals and priests said, that is, the position of Khan of this young and powerful Jin Han leader could not be nominated, and no one had the right to nominate him. Only the title of honor could be recommended to be added to the title of Khan.

Atlak, the chief of the Shubugu tribe, said hurriedly:
"My Lord, I understand what you mean. I hope Your Highness will forgive me for my rash words because I don't understand Jin Han!"

Zhang Sheng nodded to him, then waved his hand for everyone to be quiet.

Only at this point did these people truly breathe a sigh of relief.

Zhang Sheng looked at the holy flag hanging on the felt wall in the tent, put his hands together, and said to the important person kneeling on the ground:
"Under the protection of the Supreme Lord Haotian, our Jinhan tribe overcame all difficulties along the way, and all the tribes between Jinshan and Yanran Mountain were unified under Lord Haotian, in Jinhan.

Now, it is time to establish a country that belongs to us, the people who respect the God of Heaven and the Jin Han people.

My mother was a princess of the Aje clan of the Khitan Empire on the grasslands. She was a descendant of the brave, brave and sincere Khan who was canonized by the Tian Khan of the Tang Dynasty.

My father is the grandson of the great hero Zhang Yichao, the White-robed Emperor Zhang Chengfeng. My Zhang family has ruled Hexi and Dunhuang for generations.

I have the common blood of the ancestors of the Chinese nation created by Haotian God. In the name of the strong Han, add the prefixes of Altan and Jin, which are both extremely noble in the Central Plains and the grasslands, and then use the name of the traditional Khanate of the grasslands to establish a kingdom on earth that worships the supreme and only true God - Haotian God, and call it the Jinhan Khanate. How about it? Do you agree? Everyone! "

He opened his hands, like the golden eagle with spread wings above the holy flag, and everyone bowed down under its wings.

After Zhang Sheng finished speaking, there was silence in the tent. Then, thunderous cheers broke out.

"Khan Khanate! Khanate!" Everyone shouted enthusiastically in unison, and their voices echoed throughout the Golden Tent. Even the Tatars who came to surrender shouted the same.

Zhang Sheng smiled, but a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes. He knew that as time went on, these people who called themselves Jin Han people would be further and further away from the Central Plains, both culturally and geographically.

However, he also understood that this country was not just a symbol of power, it also carried the expectations of thousands of people who had followed him from Dunhuang.

These people chose to leave their hometown and follow him here because they believed in him. Zhang Sheng promised them that he would definitely establish a country again.

At the same time, this country also carries the expectations of the people of the grasslands, who are now in constant chaos, full of plunder and killing, hunger and despair.

When a powerful force rises, behind it, those people of the grassland who now belong to Jin Han and have been subjected to killing and plundering before, will now become subjects and slaves of Jin Han. At the very least, they will be protected by Jin Han in terms of personal safety and basic living conditions.

Although Jinhan also started out as a plundering tribe, it was more powerful than the original tribes.

Therefore, those who survived would no longer be killed or plundered at will by other tribes as before, and no one would use wheels to measure their height to decide their life or death.

At this time, Zhang Sheng continued with his resolute and unyielding words:
"Our Jinhan tribe is now a powerful tribe on the grassland," Zhang Sheng continued, "We have vast grasslands, brave warriors, and many slaves.

But I don't need anyone to nominate me to establish my position.

My power comes from the God of Heaven. I am the messenger of God and the shadow of the world. It comes from my ancestors' worship of God and the faithful execution of the sacred cause, and from everything I have won on the battlefield by leading the Jinhan tribe. "

He paused and looked around at the tribal leaders who lowered their heads and dared not look directly at him:
"You must understand that today I announced the establishment of the Khanate of the Jinhan people not because you nominated me, but because this is the will of heaven, the destiny of the Jinhan tribe and all the Jinhan people."

There was silence in the tent, and everyone held their breath, waiting for Zhang Sheng's further instructions.

Zhang Sheng raised his chin slightly, his eyes revealing confidence and determination.

"From today on, the Jinhan Khanate will stand tall on this grassland, and all the people of the former Jinhan tribe will be Jinhan people, and believers of the Supreme Lord Haotian.

There are no more Tatars and Shiwei people. This is the will of the Lord of Heaven and my will. Please remember this forever."

Zhang Sheng stood in the tent with his hands open, facing everyone and speaking with a firm look in his eyes.

His voice echoed in the tent with an irresistible majesty.

"Your servants and slaves will devoutly and respectfully obey the will and wishes of God and the Emperor. Long live Haotian! Long live the messenger of Haotian! Long live my Khan!"

Zhang Zhongxian led everyone in the tent to kneel and shout to Zhang Sheng.

Their voices were in unison and loud, full of loyalty and awe.

(End of this chapter)