I am the prince of the Ming Dynasty, I don't give up

Chapter 478 Resignation
Zhu Houzhao didn't know what to do for a moment.

Representatives of the surrounding tribes knelt down and began to shout in unison: "We wish to be slaves of the Supreme Heaven and wait for the Khan of Heaven!"

The cheers were deafening, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhu Houzhao, waiting for his decision.

Zhu Houzhao was shocked back to his senses by the huge wave-like cheers. Looking at the scene around him, a blush appeared on his face. It was due to the ecstasy in his heart. He naturally wanted to become the "Heavenly Khan", but he also knew that he must control himself at this time. After all, he was the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and should remain reserved when encountering such things.

So he forced himself to calm down, and when he calmed down, he discovered something he had not realized just now.

He suddenly realized that it was impossible for these thousands of tribal representatives to gather spontaneously, and to gather at such a precise time.

Although his return to the south was not a particularly confidential matter, it was impossible for all the naturalized Mongolian tribes to know about it, so this matter must have been organized by someone.

Zhu Houzhao looked at the crowds on both sides and saw more signs of being organized.

Who could organize so many naturalized Mongolians to do what is happening today?

The answer is ready to come out.

There is only one person capable of organizing today's event, and that is Zhu Houxuan.

Because the governance of naturalized Mongolians has always been one of Zhu Houxuan's work focuses.

Only he had the ability to organize so many naturalized Mongolian tribal representatives to gather here, and only he dared to organize it in this way. He was also very clear about Zhu Houzhao's plan to return.

Thinking of this, Zhu Houzhao felt a warm current flowing through his chest, which made him feel very comfortable. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he knew what to do next.

"I am the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, how can I do the Khan's work?" Zhu Houzhao shouted.

Zhu Houzhao meant: I am already the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, do I have to commit myself to serving as the Khan of the barbarians?
This is an expression of rejection, but not a complete rejection.

This has been one of the unspoken rules in China since ancient times. The Ming Dynasty ruled the country with Confucianism, and the most important thing in Confucianism is the word "propriety". Such an important title must be declined.

After all, Zhu Houzhao had been emperor for more than ten years and was very familiar with this system.

Zhu Houzhao needed to decline several times to show his humility and respect for the title of "Heavenly Khan".

This will also be more conducive to political propaganda and increase the legitimacy of obtaining this title.

During the Tang Dynasty, in the fourth year of Zhenguan, the rulers of the four barbarians requested Li Shimin to be the Heavenly Khan, but Li Shimin declined at that time and did not accept the title until the twentieth year of Zhenguan.

So no matter what the considerations were, Zhu Houzhao had to decline.

Zhu Houzhao was not worried at all that after he declined this time, no one would continue to persuade him to take the title. Based on his understanding of Zhu Houxuan, since Zhu Houxuan organized the first persuasion, the other times must have been arranged. He just needed to decline with confidence. After he refused, the representatives of the surrounding tribes persuaded Zhu Houzhao to become their Heavenly Khan. Although these people were organized by Zhu Houxuan, they were sincere in persuading Zhu Houzhao to become the Heavenly Khan. In their opinion, Zhu Houxuan becoming their Heavenly Khan was a guarantee for their current life. No matter from which aspect, they asked Zhu Houzhao to become their Heavenly Khan from the bottom of their hearts.

After being rejected by Zhu Houzhao, many Mongolians actually burst into tears. They did not understand the political unspoken rules of the Ming Dynasty and thought that Zhu Houzhao was really rejecting them.
This made Zhu Houzhao feel a little embarrassed, but he still had to go through the necessary procedures, otherwise he would appear to be too arrogant, so he spoke kindly to the Mongolians around him, and finally calmed them down.
Zhu Houzhao stayed in Guihua City for a few days and sure enough, he came when he was persuaded for the second time.

At the beginning of the 16th year of Zhengde, the Ming Dynasty destroyed the Northern Yuan Dynasty. In May, the emperor went to Guihua City. The Shijin of the four barbarians sent envoys to Guihua City one after another, numbering several thousand people. The rulers of the four barbarians went to the palace to ask the emperor to be the Khan of Heaven. They all said, "We wish to be the slaves of the Supreme Heaven and wait for the Khan of Heaven. Our descendants will always be the slaves of the Supreme Heaven. We will have no regrets when we die."

The emperor asked, "I am the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. How can I serve the Khan?"

Zhu Houzhao rejected this request again with the same reason.

This time, it was not only the naturalized Mongolian tribes that came, but also the Jurchen tribes in the northeast and many tribes in the northwest who sent people to request Zhu Houzhao to be their Heavenly Khan.

Zhu Houzhao's series of victories in recent years also intimidated the various forces surrounding the Ming Dynasty. After all, the leaders of each force were not fools, so the forces surrounding the Ming Dynasty became more submissive to the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, when Zhu Houzhao sent people to ask for this matter, the various forces surrounding the Ming Dynasty responded in droves.

Of course, the Yarkand Khanate, Turpan Khanate, and the various Oirat tribes in the Western Regions did not send anyone.

In June, Zhu Houzhao returned to the capital. Zhu Houxun led civil and military officials to welcome him thirty miles outside the city. Hundreds of thousands of people from the capital came to greet him spontaneously, and the roads were crowded with people from the capital.

After all, the Tatars who had oppressed the Ming Dynasty in the north for more than a hundred years were completely conquered by Zhu Houzhao, which was a good thing for everyone.

"Look at what you have done?" Zhu Houzhao scolded with a stern face as soon as he saw Zhu Houxun.

"Don't you like it, brother?" Zhu Houxuan said with a smile.

Zhu Houzhao was stunned by the question, and his expression could no longer be suppressed. He smiled and said, "Brother, you understand me and know what I like."

Then they both burst out laughing.

After a while, Zhu Houzhao stopped laughing and his expression became serious. He said, "Although I like the title of 'Heavenly Khan' very much, I have the achievements of Emperor Taizong of Tang before me. Although I have destroyed the Northern Yuan Dynasty today, I have only recovered the Yanran Protectorate of the Tang Dynasty. It is still far behind Emperor Taizong of Tang. It is a bit hot for me to continue with this title!"

"So my royal brother doesn't want to accept this title? Then I will arrange for someone to cancel the next knock on the palace gate?" Zhu Houxuan looked at Zhu Houzhao with amusement.

Zhu Houzhao could no longer hold back and said quickly, "No, no, you have taken the trouble to plan it, I will continue."

"Aren't you afraid of getting burned?" Zhu Houxun looked at Zhu Houzhao with a smile.

"What are you afraid of?" Zhu Houzhao immediately became confident. "You and I are only thirty years old this year, and we are in our prime. The territory of the Ming Dynasty is only less than that of the Tang Dynasty by the Anxi Protectorate and the Beiting Protectorate. If you and I work together, the territory of the Ming Dynasty will definitely be far greater than that of the Tang Dynasty, and then my title of 'Heavenly Khan' will be well deserved."

(End of this chapter)