Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 429 Re-establishing the Ancestral Temple
Zhu Zhanhe did not stop the Lach sisters from kowtowing to him in gratitude. Instead, he noticed their plump figures trembling as they kowtowed. However, since the timing was inappropriate, Zhu Zhanhe only glanced at them a few more times before continuing with the important matter.

"After the establishment of this nation, I will continue to preserve the ancestral temples of the major Khans of the steppe! I will also issue decrees to appoint numerous Khans! At the same time, I will re-divide the vassal states of the various Khans, which can also be regarded as resolving the internal conflicts among the various tribes of the steppe!"

The Lonely Society will dispatch Taoist temples to integrate the beliefs of the grasslands and appoint a single Taoist leader to oversee grassland affairs. From now on, all Taoist leaders will be elected by the grasslands and appointed by the imperial court.
At the same time, I will appoint ambassadors to the grasslands to assist the Khans and Dao Lords in managing the grasslands. Of course, I will also station troops to prevent unrest!

Finally, based on the strength of each Khan after the division of the vassal states, a certain amount of gold, silver, and other resources would be given to each Khan each year, which would be considered as the court paying them salaries.

Now tell them these key terms!
As for some more detailed terms, I will convene all the tribes of the grasslands after the founding of the country to discuss them together! Zhu Zhanhe briefly explained some strategies for governing the grasslands to the two concubines.

In fact, even if it weren't for today's opportunity, Zhu Zhanhe would have found a chance to have the Lahe sisters, or other people in the palace who had connections with the grasslands, pass on the message to the various tribes of the grasslands!
After all, Zhu Zhanhe needed to know the attitudes of the various tribes on the grasslands before he could plan his next move toward the grasslands!
Whether the next step will be the extermination of the steppe tribes or peace talks depends on the attitude of the various tribes of the Mughal Khanate this time!
"Thank you for your gracious reward, Your Highness!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!" Hearing their lord's words, even though the Lahe sisters didn't understand politics, they now knew that their lord did not intend to destroy their maternal clan!

Furthermore, our prince will not only refrain from annihilating the various tribes of the grasslands, but will also personally appoint each Khan and bestow upon them a certain reward each year! As for conditions such as accommodation at the Taoist temple, these are merely insignificant matters.

As long as the traditions of each tribe can be preserved, and the herders of each tribe on the grasslands can be protected, everything is negotiable! After all, it's better than having your tribe wiped out!
Furthermore, the various tribes of the grasslands were not destroyed, but instead successfully became the prince's vassal states! This was extremely beneficial to both of them and their son!
Overwhelmed with emotion, the Lach sisters knelt on the ground and repeatedly kowtowed to their prince in gratitude!

Watching the two exotic concubines, their figures swaying gracefully, repeatedly kowtow in gratitude, Zhu Zhanhe's heart fluttered once again!
"Alright, you may leave!" However, Zhu Zhanhe still politely dismissed the two. After all, his wife was still there! He had to maintain his composure!
"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!"

"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!" The Lach sisters were unaware that their slender figures had aroused their husbands' interest. After thanking their husbands and sister Xia Shi again, they respectfully turned and withdrew.

"Your Highness~!" After the Lach sisters swayed happily as they retreated, Zhu Zhanhe unsurprisingly reached out and pulled his wife, Xia, into his arms. Regardless of whether it was day or night, he immediately began to act restlessly.

Princess Xia was prepared for her prince's antics. After all, in her view, dragons were inherently amorous, and since her prince had been possessed by a real dragon, he must have been influenced by the dragon to be so energetic and mischievous.

However, despite her prince's erratic behavior, Princess Xia was still very satisfied with her man, even deeply in love with him. After all, her prince never neglected anyone. Even though she was past her prime, she and her prince were still very affectionate!
"Your Highness~!" After being picked up by her husband, Princess Xia muttered annoyedly to him, then buried her head in her husband's neck and let him carry her into the inner room.

At the same time, Princess Xia was quite tactful and subtly summoned two young ladies-in-waiting who were hiding in the shadows to follow her.
Time flies by.

A few days later, in Hanting, Longdu, on a high mountain called Longshou Peak on the banks of the Longjiang River.

At this moment, the sky is clear and the air is crisp, with not a cloud in sight.

Following a bright yellow dragon-shaped palanquin, a long procession, stretching like a dragon, headed towards Dragon Head Peak.
Meanwhile, on this high mountain, banners fluttered and crowds thronged.

Countless armored soldiers surrounded the entire mountain in layers, making it impossible to pass through.

At the very center of the mountaintop, there is a nine-story platform made of loess!

Atop the high platform, a large golden cauldron burned with raging flames!
Directly in front of the large cauldron is a tall altar!

Beneath the nine-tiered earthen altar stood a group of officials from the Han Prince's Palace, who had come from all over to participate in this grand enthronement ceremony.

Upon closer inspection, the person seated at the very front was none other than Xia, the principal wife, dressed in a bright red phoenix robe and adorned with a phoenix-embroidered crown!
Standing beside Xia was Zhu Qiyu, also dressed in bright yellow robes; followed by Zhu Zhanhe's ten brothers! And then, the Iron-Faced General, clad in armor and wearing an iron mask;
Cabinet members: Xia Yuanji, Mu Sheng, Huang Zhong;
The heads of the Six Ministries and local officials, such as Yao Guan, Xu Tongshu, and Zhang Fu, were among the local bigwigs.

Among the crowd were representatives of wounded soldiers, including Wang Tiezhu;

There were also outstanding gentry representatives from various regions;

Among the most powerful Khans of the Mughal Khanate
In short, a group of neatly dressed civil officials, military officers, gentry, local people, foreigners and other people stood in orderly rows, looking up at the majestic figure on the high platform.

Amidst a sky full of banners, and surrounded by a massive army!

At this moment, Zhu Zhanhe, dressed in an imperial robe with golden dragon tassels, holding a golden gui (a type of ancient Chinese vessel), climbed the long steps alone and stood before the cauldron burning fiercely.

After taking a deep look at the cauldron burning fiercely in front of her, she held the gui (a type of ancient Chinese food vessel) in one hand, flicked her skirt, and knelt heavily on the ground!
"Your subject is Zhu Zhanhe."

We humbly beseech the heavens, the sun and moon, the mountains and rivers, and the mausoleums of all the emperors and ancestors of past dynasties!

All under heaven belongs to the king, and all within the four seas are the king’s subjects!
Beyond the land of China, there are barbarian lands, uneducated and disregarding human ethics. They do not understand human language, wear animal clothing and skins, and defy the laws of Heaven.

Your humble servant obeys the will of Heaven and follows the wishes of your subjects.

Over many years, the pacification of more than ten places including Annam, Rosas, Cambodia, Lan Xang, Siam, Burma, Persia, India, and the Mughal Empire was achieved!
They provided education, formulated laws and regulations, established prefectures and counties, discovered and distributed grain seeds, taught skills, and widely disseminated the right path.

Today, on the fourth day of the first lunar month, a sacrificial ceremony is held on the banks of Longjiang Lake and on Longshou Peak.

"Proclaim to Heaven and Earth, Emperor: The Great Dragon is established! The reign title is Longwu!" Zhu Zhanhe's deep, godlike voice boomed down from the towering Dragon Head Peak like thunder!

Throughout the entire Dragon Head Peak, countless civil and military officials heard the resounding cry of "Establish the Great Dragon Kingdom, Found the Dragon Martial Era!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Amidst the resounding shouts that shook the heavens and earth, Zhu Zhanhe gently put down the precious vessel containing fine wine. Following the example of Emperor Taizu Gao, he took out a grain of wheat, a kernel of corn, a small piece of sweet potato, and a small piece of potato from his sleeve and gently placed these grains into the precious vessel.

Then, Zhu Zhanhe raised the precious vessel high above his head, bent down, and poured the wine mixed with grain seeds into the surging cauldron!
Kneeling on the ground, looking at the raging cauldron, Zhu Zhanhe slowly got up, then turned his back to the cauldron and faced the high platform and the spreading crowd below Dragon Head Peak.

Zhu Zhanhe knew that from this moment on, he was no longer the Prince of Han of the Ming Dynasty.

It is the Great Dragon Kingdom, the Dragon Martial Emperor!

From this moment on, his lineage of the Prince of Han's Mansion will start anew! Outside the Central Plains, he will establish a new ancestral temple for the Zhu family of the Ming Dynasty!
(End of this chapter)