As soon as these words were spoken, even Zhang He, Mao Xiang, and even Vice General Wang couldn't help but look at Tie Xuan with extremely strange eyes.
...Zhang He kept shaking his head. This deception is too blunt. In the past, when His Highness the Fifth Highness and Lord Gao Shi persuaded the Japanese named Fujiwara, they successfully persuaded Fujiwara by citing scriptures and historical records in black and white.
Now, although Mr. Xiaotie is said to be a close disciple of His Highness the Fifth Prince, he only relies on these unreliable myths and legends to deceive the natives of Fengming Continent... Is this possible?
In Zhang He's opinion, finding an ancestor for no reason is a big deal that can make people fall out of favor.
This is how he uses himself to save others. You must know that here, these indigenous people do not have the habit of worshiping their ancestors, only worshiping gods. The Yellow Emperor mentioned by Tie Xuan was an ancestor in the eyes of Zhang He and others, but in the eyes of this priest, he was no different from a god.
It is human nature to admire the strong, and the natives are no exception. Through trade and city construction, in the hearts of these indigenous people, the Chinese people have become a symbol of wealth, nobility, and power like gods, and have attracted the admiration of many ordinary indigenous tribesmen. The reason why the priest can still maintain the tradition is that the pillar of "god worship" in his heart still supports him.
But through the sacrifice just now, he has understood that the Chinese people are much more solemn, solemn, and powerful in worshiping gods than the natives like them. Even the statues of Chinese gods are more graceful and noble than the statues of their indigenous gods.
The life of the Chinese people is thousands of times better than that of the tribal people.
Doesn’t this mean that under the same protection of gods, the blessings given by Chinese gods to their people far exceed the protection given by their gods to believers?
Could it be that the divine power of the Chinese god far exceeds that of his own god?
The priest suffered from constant feelings of inferiority and self-doubt. He knew in his heart that he could not blaspheme like this, but the hole in his heart that was torn open could not be healed so easily.
However, now, Tie Xuan told him that the Chinese and they were probably the same ancestor. Quetzalcoatl is the "dragon", and the sun god is the "Yellow Emperor".
It was because of the flood that they were forced to leave the noble land of China and live in a foreign land. Their memories of their great ancestors were also distorted.
This directly healed his inner inferiority, and even gave him a sense of pride.
In his heart, he wanted to believe that this was true, that they were not barbaric and despicable indigenous people, but should be as powerful as these elegant Chinese people...
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"Master Tie has sent the indigenous people back. The rumor has also spread to the indigenous tribes." After the priest was sent back outside the city, Deputy General Wang ran to Tie Xuanhui to report. He hesitated again and again, and finally couldn't help but asked Tie Xuan, curious in his heart: "Sir, is this true? Are these indigenous people really the Miao descendants of our Chinese people who are living abroad?"
"Maybe." Tie Xuan smiled. "In the ancient times of China, many of our people did move away due to disasters. The scholars in our Imperial College who were responsible for studying geology once discovered a site where ancient ancestors lived in Hangzhou. After appraising the artifacts, As well as extensive exploration of historical records, it can be determined that this site is an ancient city from the same period as Yao and Shun."
"However, according to records, there was a great flood in this place during the reign of Emperor Shun. Until Dayu cured the flood, it was uninhabitable... So where did the people here go?"
"It is said that at that time, the sea was far from as vast as it is now. It was precisely because of that flood that the vast sea became as vast as it is today. So some students in the Imperial College believed that those Chinese ancestors who encountered floods were Following the current, we boarded a boat and arrived in America...which is now Fengmingzhou."
"Master has named that ruins 'Liangzhu'. As one of the origins of my Chinese ancestors, ordinary people are strictly prohibited from entering... If you want to go, after you return to Yingtian, you can go to find Master Song Liansong and ask him I’ll take you to visit.”
"There is such a thing," Vice General Wang was fascinated when he heard these legends about his ancestors. He thought that if he had the chance, he would definitely visit the old city where his ancestors once lived. Tie Xuan continued: "There is another possibility. I once heard Master privately refer to the indigenous people living in Fengming Continent as 'Yin Di'an people'."
"Master has a thorough understanding of heaven and earth, and he will never hit the wrong target. Judging from the words, 'Yin Di' refers to the hometown of the Yin Shang Dynasty, and 'An Ren' refers to the old capital of the Yin Shang Dynasty, formerly known as Anyang, or it is taken from 'Shou Li Chao' , which means "I only wish for good health."
"These indigenous people may be the remnants who did not want to join the Zhou Dynasty and moved to avoid disaster when King Wu conquered Yin."
"Oh? Since His Highness the Fifth Prince said it, that must be the case!" Zhang He on the side slapped his knee fiercely. He had always respected Zhu Su.
"But if some of these natives don't want to believe it, what can they do?" Mao Xiang asked sadly.
"If you don't want to believe it, that's okay. We have demonstrated the all-round power of China. There will always be indigenous people who admire our Chinese prosperity and are willing to learn our Chinese etiquette and wear our Chinese clothes." Tie Xuan is extremely confident. Be certain. Ordinary people think that his master Zhu Su and Gao Shi persuaded Fujiwara to join him in the past, relying on his sharp tongue and quoting from various classics and the poor scriptures.
Only he, Tiexuan, knew that it didn't really matter how it was recorded in the classics. The important thing is that Master showed the overwhelming power of China in front of Fujiwara.
Only strength can make people admire him. Even if Fujiwara is unwilling to join, he can always find other Japanese who are willing to join the Ming Dynasty.
Just imagine if the weak Song Dynasty sent people to persuade the Japanese, would these barbarians who were used to running rampant in the sea join them wholeheartedly because they admired the magnificence of Chinese laws and regulations?
They just want to come and rob!
In the same way, even if the priest still resists Chinese etiquette, there will always be indigenous people who admire Chinese grace and are willing to learn Chinese culture. The word "Huaxia" has a broad spirit and originally means being open to all rivers. As long as you are willing to learn the etiquette of Chinese culture, inherit Chinese civilization, and recognize the achievements of China, what does it matter if your ancestors are the remnants of China?
Even he, Tie Xuan, has more than half of his bloodline from Semu people.
"Vice General Wang, tomorrow, you will find a few more literate gentlemen to go outside the city and ask them to teach the natives elementary education." Tie Xuan ordered. "I don't think I will be rejected this time. In addition, I will go to the warehouse to find two hundred sets of linen clothes to give to the indigenous tribes, saying that the climate is getting colder and giving them protection from the cold."
"Remember, you must let them wear your clothes. As long as they speak Chinese and wear their clothes, treat them as brothers!"
"General, I understand!" Vice General Wang responded with emotion. He knew that this was the first step for Chinese immigrants to truly take root in Fengmingzhou.
As long as there is one native who is willing to join China, then even if this opening is successfully opened, there will naturally be a second and third one in the future...
There will be more and more helpers for their Chinese immigrants.
(End of chapter)
