Chapter 94 two

In the summer of the 23rd year of Zhiyuan (1286), Alan Grassland (now the southern border of Azerbaijan). The Aluhun Khan Palace tent on the north bank of the Arras River.In the early morning of this day, colorful flags were flying around Aluhun Khan's palace tent, and the guard of honor was cleaned up.All the cowards are dressed in brand-new military uniforms, majestic and majestic. "Minister Buhua, convey the will of the king, and invite the envoys of the Great Khan and Li Huosun to enter the palace quickly." Aruhun, the king of the Ili Khan, ordered the ministers of power to not spend, "You must take good care of the diet and daily life of the envoys of the Great Khan."

"yes." Amidst the cheerful and passionate Mongolian music, Heli Huosun strode into the hall. Aruhun Khan and his concubine Buluhan sat in the court side by side. He said cordially to Heli Huosun: "The successor of Emperor Kublai Khan is the orthodox Khan of the Great Mongolian Kingdom of Genghis Khan. Therefore, he is the monarch of all Mongolian monarchs." "Aruhun was full of emotion and enthusiasm, "According to the old system of Genghis Khan in Mongolia, among the monarchs of the Khanates, if a country has a major event, such as attacking the enemy or treason and punishing ministers to death, although it is not necessary to ask the Great Khan for orders, it must be done by the Khan. Indictment. Over the years, this king has strictly abided by the etiquette of his ministers and never overstepped. From now on, this king will continue as before."

Heli Huosun leaned forward and said: "Nowadays, the Holy Majesty continues to issue edicts to the monarchs of the Wokuotai Khanate, Chagatai Khanate, and Golden Horde Khanate to cherish peace. The emperor ranks first in all edicts. When the king wrote the letter, he listed his own name behind the emperor's name. The three monarchs of the Wokuotai Khanate, the Chagatai Khanate, and the Golden Horde Khanate all obeyed the emperor Kublai Khan and regarded him as their master." Aluhun regards the envoys sent by the Yuan court as Emperor Kublai Khan's relatives to himself, so he respects etiquette.

"Because we have always regarded Emperor Kublai Khan as the orthodox Khan of Mongolia, no matter whether Zu Khan Xu Liegu or Father Khan Abaha has not been officially conferred by Kublai Khan, he has never dared to take the throne. The king of the Ili Khanate is on the throne. This is a glorious and fine tradition, and this king is willing to keep it forever and carry it forward!" Buhua got up and saluted Aluhun Khan, Princess Bruhan, the kings, and the Khan's emissary, and solemnly announced: "Please read the imperial decree to the envoys of Emperor Kublai Khan of the Great Yuan Dynasty!"

The music stopped, and Aluhun led Princess Buluhan and all civil and military officials to kneel down to receive the imperial edict. "Emperor Kublai Khan of the Great Yuan Dynasty said: Canonize Aruhun as the Great Khan of the Ilkhanate; bestow the title of Buhua as the Prime Minister of the Ilkhanate. This is it. To December of the 22nd year of the Yuan Dynasty." The great Khan Aruhun of the Ili Khanate, the princess Buluhan, all the kings, civil and military officials kowtowed their heads in thanks, and shouted long live. After the grand canonization ceremony, Aluhun Khan returned to the throne with the princess, and looked down at the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty with a spring breeze. "It has been more than two years since this king inherited the throne of his father Khan and sent envoys to the court to report. Fortunately, the emperor's kindness is great, and the imperial decree canonized. This is the blessing of the emperor. God bless. This king swears: children and grandchildren, swear to keep the emperor safe, and be a vassal of the Great Yuan forever!"

"I swear to keep the emperor safe, and I will always be a vassal of the Great Yuan! I swear to keep the emperor safe, and I will always be a vassal of the Great Yuan!" The hall echoed the echoes of all the officials, over and over again, for a long time. Alu Hun Khan raised his hands with a smile, and pressed down: "Nowadays, the world is mixed, and the territories of the feudal states must be canonized by Emperor Kublai Khan. Emperor Kublai Khan owns a vast territory and a great prestige, unprecedented. Those who list their territories are not only China, Koryo, Tubo, Annan, Champa, and most of India outside the Ganges River; there are also several islands in the South China Sea. The national border. From the Ilkhanate to the center of the Mongolian Empire, where the Blessed Emperor Gongdao Khan resides, the distance is one year. However, the emperor's great achievements are admirable, his system and laws, his wisdom is deep and sharp, and his judgment is wise , His achievements in governance are astonishing and enviable, and have eclipsed all the celebrities in history. Ben Khan, as the emperor's courtier, is extremely honored!"

The applause sounded, the atmosphere was as strong as wine, and everyone in it was drunk. "The Khan Court Counselor Polo inspected the northwestern border of the Ili Khanate in Daerban (now the Caucasus Mountain) and returned to the pilgrimage to meet Ili Khan." Following the report of the cowardly leader, Polo strode into the hall. "Chen Polo—greetings to Ilihan! Greetings to Princess Bruhan! Greetings to Lord Huosun!" Polo knelt down and saluted. Heli Huo Sun hurriedly stood up and returned the salute: "Your official came here on orders, how dare you accept the great gift from Prime Minister Polo! It's too frustrating for you."

"Special envoys don't need to be overly humble. You are an important minister of the court. If you see me as if you are seeing the current emperor, how can you not worship? Baier is not Baier. I wish the emperor the dragon's body and health, and the country and people will be safe during the holy pilgrimage!" Aluhun Khan joked: "Prime Minister Polo's words are so convoluted, come down and teach me. How about it, how about we have lunch with the special envoy?" "Yes." Polo and Huo Sun looked at each other and smiled. "The imitation of the Great Yuan Khan Court's 'horse cheating banquet' has officially begun! Please invite the Khan King, Princess, special envoys, and ministers to the table!" Buhua, the new prime minister of the Ili Khanate, announced loudly.

At the end of the thirteen zithers, a familiar melody resounded, and it was the famous instrumental music widely spread in Europe and West Asia: "White Bird". The white feather sparrow, the white feather sparrow in the hometown, has endless homesickness. Polo immersed himself in the artistic conception created by the music with mixed feelings, his eyes gradually blurred... At night, Polo, who is still unsatisfied, accompanied Heli Huosun back to the post house. In the past, he was a minister in the same palace, and Heli Huosun respected Polo very much.Reunited in a foreign country, Heli Huosun did have a lot to ask Polo for advice.

"Xiaguan has something that has been hidden in his heart for a long time, and he still can't figure it out. I don't know whether to ask or not?" "Speaking." "That year, you were sent to the Ili Khanate, why didn't you return east?" Polo thought for a while, then smiled slightly. "Before I answer your question, please answer my question first: Which one is better, Dadu or Tibris (now Tabriz, Azerbaijan, then the capital of the Ilkhanate)?" "It goes without saying! Most of them are unparalleled in the world, and they are the capital of the world."

"So, how does Shangdu compare with Dumeraq, the capital of the Ilkhanate?" "It's not the same. The prime minister's intention..." "Although my homeland is good, I have a more important mission. Today, the Holy One has a far-sighted vision, has a universal mind, and is committed to cultural exchanges between the East and the West. As a minister, he should give up his ego and be loyal to the country." Only then did Heli Huo Sun understand, and immediately bowed deeply to Polo: "Your official is presumptuous, and the prime minister is not guilty." "Please don't be too polite, what is the crime of your envoy! I have some ideas, and I hope that your envoy will be able to enlighten the current emperor after returning to China." "I would like to listen to the prime minister's instruction." "At that time, many scholars who came to the Western Regions with Hulagu Khan were proficient in Chinese astronomy and calculus, and one of them was named Tu Michi. The famous Persian astronomer Nasuradin Tuxi compiled "Ili Khan In the "Astronomical Table", he asked Tu Michi many times for advice on Chinese astronomical push-up techniques. In addition, Li Dachi and Ni Kesun are also well-known overseas. Hulagu Khan himself believed in Chinese medicine very much, and many Chinese doctors worked for the Yili Khanate He served. China-Persia cultural exchanges have also achieved unprecedented development. However, it is a pity that no one has recorded this period of history so far. Another purpose of my stay is to bring Mongolia The merits and demerits of the country since its founding are made public to the world and will remain in the annals of history forever." "Great! If that's the case, it should be the immeasurable merit of Prime Minister Huili's future generations!" Later, Hezan Khan, the son of Aluhun Khan, came to the throne and appointed the royal physician Rasht as his prime minister.Rasht was also a scholar. He wrote "History Collection" based on Polo's account. ", have become an indispensable and important treatise for the study of Mongolian and Yuan history. "You two had such a pleasant talk, I want to disturb you." Buhua walked into the post house wrapped in a strange fragrance, "Aluhun Khan specially ordered the two of you to visit the Alan Grassland in early summer. Waiting for you at Si Square." Polo, Heli Huo Sun looked at each other in surprise, and before they knew it, the sky had already dawned. "This is the first time for Special Envoy Heli Huo Sun to go to our country. I hope the beautiful scenery of the Alan grassland and the clear water of the Alas River will leave a good impression on you." Buhua made a respectful gesture. "I just tasted the delicious deer lips in the Alan Grassland yesterday. Seriously, I can't wait to see Tbilisi's fairy appearance." Thebilisi is a grassland capital integrating Eastern and Western civilizations. It not only has the legacy of Islamic culture, but also is deeply influenced by Chinese classical culture, which makes people linger and forget to return.In the street market, merchants, envoys, and priests dressed in Mongolian, Han, Persian or religious uniforms crowded shoulder to shoulder, bustling with each other.In their own way, people celebrated Aru Hun Khan's acceptance of the canonization of Emperor Kublai Khan.Yesterday, Aluhun Khan issued a decree: a three-day holiday and a ten-day tax exemption, because the taverns, teahouses, shops and theaters are overcrowded.At the east gate of Tiebilisi, a team of guards of honor meanders forward.Alu Hun Khan rode a Mongolian steed decorated with gold and silver saddle, and walked side by side with Polo, Heli Huosun, Buhua and others. "Look, the Arras River is ahead. Messenger of the holy pilgrimage, let us spend this unforgettable moment in the ocean of song and hometown of dance." Blue sky and white clouds.The sun casts its golden radiance on the sparkling Arras River, stretching to the east with vast expanse of blue waves...