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Thinking of this, Kangxi became a little nervous, and his brows gradually knit into a ball.
At this moment, there were already many cavalry running back and forth at the front of the team, constantly bringing back the progress of the forward troops and the situation of the Mughal defenders in India.
"Great Khan, General Fei's troops have passed through the narrowest part of the valley, and the defenses on the hills on both sides have been completed. The army can pass through safely!"
"Khan, in Peshawar, there is still no sign of sending troops today, only the gates of the city are closed, and there is no sign of any Hindustan army activities outside the city!"
The Hindustan Empire is the official name of the Mughal Empire in India. Mughal or Mughal are both called by others, and they are a bit of a contemptuous name...It probably means that you, the descendants of Timur, are not India at all. Ah San, but a Mongolian barbarian!
Therefore, most of Aurangzeb's enemies called his country Mughal or Mughal (homophony), but Kangxi was an exception.Because he called himself the Great Khan of Mongolia and the Khan of Mughal... He admitted that he was a barbarian of Mongolia!
Therefore, when his army marched to India, they no longer called their opponents "Mughuls"...or else it would be Mughals fighting Mughals!
Kangxi Khan now refers to Aurangzeb's people as the Hindustan Army.
Hearing the return, Kangxi Khan just frowned: "The Khyber is not defended by natural dangers...but it is deployed in Peshawar. What is Aurangzeb planning?"
Next to Kangxi Khan was an Afghan with a white cloth baotou and a big gray beard. The grandfather named Khan Katak was a learned teacher who could understand the Mongolian Kangxi was speaking, and he immediately accepted it with a smile. The topic said: "Great Khan, Aurangzeb doesn't know how to plan."
"Ah," Kangxi Khan said with a smile, "Master Kathak, that's not what I mean... What I mean is that Aurangzeb has some kind of conspiracy?"
This Tianfangjiao Dean is a university student in Afghanistan, proficient in multiple languages, a poet, and also Aurangzeb's deadly enemy. He has been thinking all day about getting Afghanistan out of the rule of the Hindustan Empire...and then "printing" it!
However, Aamir Khan under Aurangzeb still has a few brushes, and he bought all the chiefs of Afghanistan by giving out subsidies.At the same time, he also used the method of sowing discord to make various ministries in Afghanistan kill each other.So it was useless for the old man to appeal until Kangxi Khan's army entered Kabul!
Although Kangxi Khan is not a believer of Tianfang, the Afghans these days are not so stubborn, and "printing" is the top priority!It was Aurangzeb's grandfather who took them to "print" last time!
How many years have passed, and the Afghans want to "print" almost crazy, but there is no capable leader to lead everyone to make a big vote!Now that a "True Mongolian Khan" is finally here, everyone doesn't care about his beliefs... Anyway, let's grab it first!
So this old man Khan Kathak, who had a high prestige in Kabul and Peshawar, took the lead to join Kangxi Khan's "printing team" and became a scholar of the Wenhua Palace!
Hearing Kangxi Khan's question, Grand Maester Katak stroked his gray beard and said with a smile: "Khan, you don't need to worry... because this is India after all, and any conspiracy of Aurangzeb will be because of this or that. The reason for this has become empty talk. Your army can drive straight into the city of Peshawar. The guard of Peshawar is Singh who believes in Hinduism, and his army is all Rajputs...they all believe in Hinduism, and believe in Aurangzebu of the Tianfang Sect is out of place, if you trust me, I can go into the city to persuade Singh to surrender."
"Will he surrender?" Kangxi thought for a while, "What conditions are needed?"
Grand Maester Kathak said with a smile: "You must protect Hinduism and their traditions..."
Chapter 763 Printing Eight Banners, Green Battalion Soldiers, Exams, There Is Always One That Suits You!
"Hindu tradition?" Kangxi Khan laughed, "It's easy to handle... Isn't it that the princes and generals have seeds! My Qing Dynasty, oh, it is the Eight Banners system of Great Mongolia, and the princes and generals have land! The soldiers of the Eight Banners are equivalent to the Kshatriya caste of Hinduism. They have been serving as soldiers and officials for generations. If Singh and his Rajputs are willing to submit, I will weave them into the Eight Banners of India and give them to generations to come. I'm a soldier, so it's alright?"
Not to mention, Kang Mazi's Eight Banners are quite similar to India's Asan's Kshatriya caste. In a sense, the Eight Banners system is a caste!It doesn't fit well with the Chinese culture, which pays attention to the kindness of princes and generals, but it is too harmonious and suitable for India.The Kshatriya caste of Hinduism can directly and smoothly transition to the Indian Eight Banners, very smoothly.
Kangxi said again: "I already have the Mongolian Eight Banners, the Qing Eight Banners, the Confucian Eight Banners, and the Hui Eight Banners in Great Mongolia, and then I will have the Yin Eight Banners."
In addition to learning Persian hand in hand with the little Persian beauty in Kabul these days, Kangxi also spent a lot of effort on how to govern the Indian world.
In his view, the crux of the Indian world lies in equality and inequality.
On the Indian side, it is impossible for princes and generals to have a seed. Although Buddhism, which emphasizes the equality of all beings, came from India, the Buddhism in India was originally meant to be planted.Moreover, Tianfang, who advertised equality, came to India and began to engage in caste.
Therefore, if Great Mongolia wants to succeed in India, it must accept the unequal caste system... and the Eight Banners system happens to be an unequal slavery system, which is actually a caste system!
Moreover, the magic of the Eight Banners system lies in its ability to simultaneously solve the equality problem among several major religious sects in India—the two opposing problems of inequality and equality can be satisfactorily resolved with one system, which is really amazing.
In India, it is impossible for everyone to be equal, but there must be a bowl of water between Hinduism and Tianfang religion.The trouble Aurangzeb encountered in India was largely because he was too devout to the true God and wanted to turn India into a country of Tianfang religion.The result caused a strong backlash from Hindus!
Because the Tianfang believers in India were not supplemented by the impoverished people from Central Asia, their combat effectiveness was also weakened, and they were not even as good as the Hindu Rajput warriors.Under such circumstances, why does Aurangzeb suppress Hindus?
And Kangxi Khan also suffered a great loss from the injustice of ethnic conflicts in the Central Plains... Of course, this disaster was not caused by him, he just carried a huge pot.This time he has a chance to conquer India, of course he has to learn a lesson.
Kangxi Khan then said to his high-ranking scholar, Katak University: "Scholar, you go and tell that Singer that in the future, the five eight banners of Mongolia, Qing, Confucianism, Hui, and India will be equal. The water in the bowl is flat, and the Yin Banners will never be treated as second-class Eight Banners."
In fact, the five eight banners of Mongolian, Qing, Confucian, Hui, and Indian were all balanced overnight, which is still a disadvantage for the large number of Hindus.But there is Aurangzeb, a fanatical "world conqueror" who is not in line with India's national conditions, and even many Tianfang believers can't stand him (he came to get rich, not follow him as a Puritan war fanatic), as a negative example, Kangxi The path seems to be very correct.
In a sense, Kangxi can see his shadow in Aurangzeb...
Grand Maester Kathak nodded and said, "The Great Khan's equality of the five banners will satisfy the Kshatriya... But among the Hindus, there are not only Kshatriyas, but also Brahmins. How do you plan to win over Brahmins?"
"It's easy," Kangxi Khan said with a smile, "I can give the imperial examinations to the Brahmins and the headmasters of the Tianfang Sect!"
"Imperial examination? What do you mean?"
Kangxi said: "It's the exam to become an official... Do you know about the exam? Have you passed the exam?"
Grand Maester Katak nodded: "I know... I took the test when I was a child." He smiled, "I can pass the test every time."
"Ah, then you are very knowledgeable!" Kangxi laughed, "If it was in the original Qing Dynasty, a learned person like you would definitely be able to win a Jinshi and then be an official!"
"Really?" Katak frowned, "As long as you learn well, you can be an official?"
Kangxi nodded and said with a smile: "This is an old custom of the Han people, and it will definitely not work in India."
"Absolutely not!"
"So in the future, only Hindu Brahmin castes and Tianfang believers who have not entered the Eight Banners in the imperial examinations in India can take the exams. If they pass the exam, they will be given to the officials!"
"That's not bad...but what about Sikhs?" Kathak said. "Sikhs are anti-caste. They value equality."
To be honest, this big India is indeed a country in bulk, and it was twisted together!
Fortunately, Chinese culture is better at making peace with each other, so Kangxi Khan can also find a ready-made solution.
"Then use the green battalion system!" Kangxi said with a smile, "build a green battalion that everyone is equal and does not care about caste. You can’t give too many places, it has to be much less than Hinduism and Tianfang Sect.”
"That's enough." Kathak laughed, "There are not many Sikhs! Khan, with your conditions, I believe that Peshawar's guard Singh will never fight to the end... Tomorrow At night, you can sleep in the castle in Peshawar."
Kangxi smiled and said: "Okay! Then there will be a Bachelor of Labor University."
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When Kangxi Khan broke through the natural barrier of the Khyber Pass without bloodshed, then entered the city of Peshawar without bloodshed, and then took down the entire Gandhara Basin, knocking on the gate of Northwest India almost without firing a single shot.Aurangzeb, the emir of the Hindustan Empire, is entertaining Wu Guogui, Geng Jingzhong, and Shang Zhixin, who came from afar, to eat mutton rice with hands in the magnificent palace of Agra, more than 300 miles southwest of Delhi. ...
Well, it's not a banquet with wine, because Aurangzeb is a devout Tianfang believer and cannot drink alcohol.And he won't be flexible, the concept of "fermented grape juice" doesn't work for him.
In addition, there is no banquet.Although Aurangzeb is the richest man in the world, he lived a careful life. He usually lived on fresh water and bread, so he kept himself very thin, and he was quite big, leaving only a skin and a skeleton.
They all looked like beggars...but this beggar spent 1000 million silver rupees to invite an army of Wu Guogui, Geng Jingzhong, and Shang Zhixin to help fight the war.At first, the three of them thought that Aurangzeb was a fat and rich man, but they didn't expect that this guy saved money from his teeth by saving money.This is really not willing to eat or wear, a good emperor who is dedicated to the country!It's almost catching up with Chongzhen!
Meeting such a beggar Mingjun made Wu Guogui, Geng Jingzhong, and Shang Zhixin a little ashamed.So after the three of them ate their finger food, they worked hard to help Aurangzeb make suggestions.
"Alamgir, don't underestimate Kangxi Khan. Although he lost the Central Plains and fled thousands of miles to Kazakhstan and Hezhong, he was able to establish the Mongolian Kingdom in such a short period of time, which shows that he is still very powerful. .If he is allowed to enter India, I am afraid there will be a fierce battle. So I suggest that you build a fortification at the Khyber Pass as soon as possible to keep the enemy out of the country... If it is too late to deploy defenses at the Khyber Pass, I suggest that you move the capital immediately Lahore, first put on the posture of an emperor guarding the gate of the country."
"Aramgil, you should negotiate peace with England, Holland, Portugal, France and the Pope of Rome as soon as possible... Ming can mediate, at least to ensure that they will not invade the northern part of India that you rule during the peace negotiation."
"Yes, as long as you hold Lahore, and then take England, Holland, Portugal, France and the Pope away from Kangxi Khan, you will at least be invincible..."
Chapter 764 The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the gate goes to America
In the palace of Agra, there is a general who understands Chinese and can also speak Persian. He translated all the words of Wu Guogui, Geng Jingzhong, and Shang Zhixin into Persian that Aurangzeb could understand.
On the other hand, Aurangzeb's withered face was full of sorrow...Of course he knew that he had to guard the Khyber Pass.He has fought in wars for decades, during which he fought in Afghanistan for a period of time, and he is very familiar with the terrain of Afghanistan.
But the problem is that the country ruled by Aurangzeb is a hodgepodge of bulk!There are not only religious conflicts, but also quite complex inter-tribal conflicts.Although the residents of Afghanistan and the Gandhara Basin are all Tianfang believers, they are not Persians, nor are they Turks and Mongolians from Central Asia, but Pashtuns.Kabul to the west of the Khyber Pass and Peshawar to the east of the Khyber Pass are actually Pashtun territories.
And the Pashtuns have been rebelling against the rule of the Hindustan emperor... because they all want to "print"!
Everyone wants to get enough oil and water from India, which is rich and oily!
Their ancestors once made seals with Aurangzeb's grandpa...but many years have passed, and the wealth they robbed back then has long since been spent.
So the situation in Afghanistan and Peshawar has been unstable for decades.
Relying on Aamir Khan's means before, Aurangzeb barely suppressed these people.Now, Aamir Khan has been driven out of Kabul by Kangxi Khan.Didn't all the Pashtun tribal chiefs in Kabul and Peshawar go to "print" with Kangxi Khan?
As for the Punjab region to the east of Peshawar, the situation is even more troublesome...it is the territory of Sikhism!
Those Sikhs have been thinking about overthrowing the rule of Tianfang religion all day long, and they don't recognize Aurangzeb as their emir at all.
In their view, the foreign Kangxi Khan was not an enemy at all, but a savior who came to help them get rid of the tyrant Aurangzeb. Although Kangxi Khan was not a Sikh, he was not a Tianfang or a Hindu.So it is impossible for him to persecute Sikhs like Aurangzeb... If Kangxi Khan's policy is in place, most of these Sikhs will revolt in response.
Just because I know the complex shape of Afghanistan and Peshawar.Know the little calculations of Sikhs.Aurangzeb did not dare to place the battlefield of the decisive battle near the Khyber Pass.
Put it in Khyber, if you can't win, then you will be in big trouble!
After deliberating for a while, he asked in a deep voice: "If I move the capital of Hindustan to Lahore, it will be far away from Bengal and the Deccan Plateau...Can you guarantee that the Europeans will not take Bengal? Bengal is India. Stan's granary and money bag must never be lost."
His words were translated into Chinese.
Wu Guogui, Geng Jingzhong, and Shang Zhixin looked at each other and nodded together.
It is true that Bangladesh cannot be lost. Where can the three of them go to transfer silver rupees?
"Your Majesty Agjiram," Wu Guogui is now the leader of the three, so he and Aurangzeb made it clear, "We won't keep it from you, the Emperor Ming visited Beijing not long ago. When the governor of the British East India Company had already drawn a red line for those foreigners...they could only grab territory in the Deccan Plateau and south.
So now you only need to resist Kangxi Khan with all your strength... It is best to block Kangxi Khan to the west of the Khyber Pass.This way you can secure the biggest piece of Indian territory! "
After hearing this, Aurangzeb felt a little unhappy.He is the ruler of India!When will it be the turn of the emperor of the Ming Empire to preside over the partition of India?
But now he has something to ask for, so he could only frown and ask: "If those Europeans don't obey Emperor Ming's regulations and invade Bengal, will Emperor Ming send his heavenly soldiers to punish them?"
of course not!
Although Zhu Hechi wanted to split India up a little bit, but how to divide it depends on all aspects to figure it out. He is so far away, and he can't make too much effort.After all, the Ming Dynasty is still facing three wars to fight!
One was a war with Ge Erdan... Although Ge Erdan lost his wife and lost his army, his prestige is still very high in the areas of Ili, Junggar, Khobd and Yeerqiang Khanate, and there are still many Junggars people want to follow him.
Moreover, the Heshuote Khanate and the Xueyu Holy See will probably fight on the side of Junggar!
So Zhu Heqi still had to work hard to get Ge Erdan, Heshuote, and Xueyu Holy See all done.
And of course another war was fought with the Spanish Empire!
The army to attack the Philippines is ready, a total of five Asahi infantry towns (mainly Japanese officers and soldiers, some officers and soldiers are from North Korea) have completed reorganization and training, and have also conducted tropical combat training on Taiwan Island, waiting now As the weather turns cooler, we will send troops to attack the Philippines!
And before starting the war in the Philippines, Ming will also land on the west coast of North America controlled by New Spain.
A fierce battle is inevitable!
The third war is against Annan!
It will take place after the Battle of the Philippines. Three of the five Asahi infantry towns will attack Annan by sea, and Zu Zeqing's army will attack Annan from Guangxi!
Under such circumstances, Zhu Heqi certainly would not invest many troops in India.
Therefore, India can only rely on Wu Guogui and his troops to maintain it.
"Your Majesty," Wu Guogui replied thoughtfully, "We will send at least 2 people to Bangladesh to ensure absolute safety there. You can rest assured!
In addition, we will lead an army of [-] to Lahore or the Khyber Pass with you. "
Although Aurangzeb didn't get the answer he wanted most, he still nodded and said: "I will go to Lahore myself and wait there for Kangxi Khan's army. The true God will bless me to win the final victory!"
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"Land! Land found!"
"Dangdangdangdang..."
When the shouts of surprise and the ringing of bells came together, Zhou Peigong, who was drowsy in the cabin, almost thought that his "bad luck as a military adviser" was about to play a role again... The fleet led by the Xijing has been on the ocean. It has been sailing for almost two months!
During the period, several storms and waves were encountered, two ships were seriously damaged, and many sailors and passengers were injured or missing.
In the past two days, Zhou Peigong felt that the fleet might have lost its course due to the wind and waves, and now it might lose everything!
And the loss this time probably includes his life...
Thinking of losing everything if he failed to win the battle, Zhou Peigong became a little depressed, and stayed in his cabin all day long, not wanting to go anywhere or see anyone.
Unexpectedly, today is going to be a transfer!
Found a new continent!
Now Zhou Peigong's spirit finally came, and you quickly jumped up from the bed.Then he put on a robe and left the cabin, striding towards the command platform on the top of the cabin.
Chen Anping and Li Guangdi were already standing there, both holding a telescope in their hands and looking ahead.
As for that Shanxi native, Chen Tingjing, he was so seasick that he couldn't get up at all.
Zhou Peigong also took out his own telescope and stretched it to the longest.Then just look towards the eastern horizon.
After a glance, I saw the rolling mountains and the open horizon in the distance!
"The New World has arrived!" Chen Anping had already shouted, "Haha, I knew there was no way to get lost, and I couldn't get lost at all... The New World is tens of thousands of miles from south to north!
As long as we head east all the way, we will definitely be able to get there! "
"Admiral," Li Guangdi asked, "then do you know where we are? Have we reached Fugui Bend?"
Chen Anping laughed: "Fugui Bend will always be there, just look for it along the coastline." After saying this, his tone suddenly became serious, put down the binoculars, pointed in front of him and said loudly, "Pei Gong, Jin Qing... ...Although I don't know where it is! But I know, that's the new gate of Ming Dynasty!"
Chapter 765 Zhou Peigong's Flying Apocalypse Plan!