In order to show the friendship between the two countries, Muhammad IV forced the Ming Dynasty envoys to stay in Istanbul for another month, and entertained them with delicious food and wine. They were not allowed to leave until they all gained weight.
On this day, Franzbekov, Dong Xuan, and Li Shouzhi entered the Topkapi Palace to bid farewell to the Sultan.
"Dear Sultan, thank you for your warm hospitality. Today we have come to say goodbye and go to the Crimean Khanate to complete our mission," Franzbekov said respectfully.
"Oh, the encounter is always short-lived. Why don't your envoys stay a little longer before leaving?" Muhammad IV was reluctant to leave.
"Sultan, I have been in Europe for two years. I miss my family and feel like returning home. I really want to complete my mission and go home as soon as possible." Franzbekov said, his eyes were a little red. He really felt homesick.
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"Well, I can understand your mood. But please don't worry, the Crimean Khanate is a vassal state of our Ottoman Empire. I can write a letter and send envoys to go with you. I hope they dare not disobey."
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"I have received your majesty's hospitality these days. How dare you make your majesty work too hard? Forget it, envoy. You can just revise a letter and let me take it with you." Franzbekov said with great gratitude.
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"Okay, I'll follow your envoy." The Sultan didn't think much, and issued a decree to Adil Grahan of Crimea and handed it over to him.
After walking out of the palace, Dong Xuan was very puzzled, "Servant Minister, the Sultan is willing to send an envoy to go with us, why don't you accept it?"
"Because I want to give your Majesty a gift," Franzbekov smiled slightly, "to ask Adil Graihan of the Crimean Khanate to surrender to the Ming Dynasty."
"Promise yourself to the Ming Dynasty!"
Dong Xuan and Li Shouzhi were shocked after hearing this. They had been in Europe for two years and had established diplomatic relations with many countries. However, these countries were only willing to have equal relations with the Ming Dynasty and were not willing to become vassal states of the Ming Dynasty. The minister was so brave that he actually wanted that
Adil Grahan surrendered to the Ming Dynasty! If it succeeds, it will be a great achievement, and the Ming Dynasty will definitely like it!
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When the Golden Horde disintegrated, Hajiglai, a descendant of Jochi, led his people to settle in the Crimean Peninsula. With the support of the local Turkic Tatars, they established the Crimean Khanate. They are descendants of Genghis Khan.
, who calls himself White Bones, and the four nobles (Kharachi) preside over the government in the country.
The brave and capable Mongols established their capital in Bakhchisaray (now the village of Bakhchisaray in the Republic of Crimea, Ukraine), and quickly conquered the Alans (Azovs) in the Crimean Peninsula and the steppe areas on the north coast of the Black Sea.
, Kipchaks, Armenians, and Greeks established a powerful country.
Nowadays, all the parts of the Golden Horde after its disintegration, such as the Kazan Khanate, the Nogai Khanate, the Astrakhan Khanate, and the Siberian Khanate, have all died at the hands of Tsarist Russia, except for Crimea.
The Khanate survived.
Although the country has surrendered to the Ottoman Turks, its strength is not weak at all. It can even be said to be one of the strongest forces in Eastern Europe before the 18th century. Their army has a strong combat effectiveness and regularly sends troops to prevent the Slavs from settling in the grasslands. If the Turks have trouble,
Asking them for help, they fought as far away as Persia and Hungary. The reason why they surrendered to the Ottoman Turks was, on the one hand, because both countries believed in Christianity; on the other hand, they were threatened by Tsarist Russia.
With the support of Ottoman Turkey, the Crimean Khanate regarded itself as the successor of the Golden Horde, tried its best to protect the weak khanates, and tried to rebuild the Muslim country along the Volga River. To this end, it fought a long war with Tsarist Russia.
The Ming Dynasty envoy entered Kaffa, a port city in Crimea. Franzbekov ordered a day of rest, and then took Dong Xuan and Li Shouzhi to visit the market.
"Walk faster, damn thing!"
A group of naked slaves, with their hands tied and strung into strips, staggered forward. The sound of "crackling" whips crackled on their flesh. These poor people did not dare to say a word and kept silent.
Walking towards the dock, the dock was full of merchant ships transporting slaves.
"Servant, how come there are so many slaves here?" Li Shouzhi asked in surprise.
Franzbekov looked calm, "Unknown to Mr. Li, this is a famous slave market. An important source of income for the Crimean Khanate is to capture Slavs and Romanians in Eastern Europe."
, were sold to the Ottoman Empire as slaves, and were called the 'harvest of the steppe peoples'. The prosperity of this city was built on the bones of the slaves."
"What a sin! I didn't expect these Mongolian Tatars to be so cruel!" Dong Xuan muttered to himself.
"Brother Dong thinks it's cruel, but if you look at the development history of various countries, which one is not the weak and the strong? It can be seen that if you want to keep the people safe, the country must be strong," Li Shouzhi said.
"Li Langzhong's words are truly reasonable!" This time, Franzbekov and Dong Xuan agreed in unison.
Adil Graihan of the Crimean Khanate still maintained the nomadic habits of the Mongols. Although his capital was Bakhchisaray, he did not live in the city, but set up a tent outside the city.<
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The sweat tent was large and could accommodate more than a hundred people. Franzbekov presented the credentials of the Ming Dynasty and the letter from the Turkish Sultan without being humble or arrogant.
After reading, Graham nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, guest from afar. I have heard of the illustrious name of Emperor Guangwu of your country. I am willing to establish diplomatic relations and trade with your country, and conclude a military alliance against Tsarist Russia."
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"Great Khan, in addition to these, I think you should also bow to His Majesty the Ming Emperor." Franzbekov suddenly made a new request.
"What!"
"How dare you insult the Great Khan!"
Upon hearing the word "profess oneself", the Mongolian guards in the sweat tent were so angry that they drew their scimitars.
"Hahaha", Franzbekov laughed loudly without any fear, "There are interests between countries, so what does a mere false name mean? The Great Khan can surrender to Turkey, why can't he surrender to the Ming Dynasty? Could it be that the Ming Dynasty
Is our national strength inferior to that of Turkey?"
"Humph!"
Grahan snorted coldly. He could tell that this Ming envoy was hinting to himself that Ming Dynasty was stronger than Turkey and that he would get benefits by surrendering to Ming Dynasty.
"By professing vassalage to Turkey, I can engage in slave trade with them. When attacked by the Russians, I can also receive assistance from the Turkish army. What can I gain by professing vassalage to the Ming Dynasty?" he asked bluntly.
"Professing vassalage to the Ming Dynasty means that you are a vassal of the Ming Dynasty. With the backing of the Ming Dynasty, Tsarist Russia will not dare to invade your country easily. Poland and Turkey around you are friendly allies of the Ming Dynasty. After becoming a vassal, it will be conducive to maintaining peace and harmony between these two countries.
The Ming Dynasty is prosperous and prosperous. After becoming a minister, you can get rewards and economic assistance from the Ming Emperor, and it can also promote trade. Why not?"
In fact, Franzbekov was deceiving him. The other points were all true, except that he received rewards and financial assistance from the Ming Emperor. Emperor Guangwu was notoriously stingy in diplomacy. Counting on his rewards and financial assistance
Financial aid will probably make you hungry.
However, Grahan did not know this. Hearing that there were so many benefits to becoming a vassal, he readily agreed.
So, through coaxing and deception, the Ming Dynasty established its first vassal state in Europe: the Crimean Khanate. Fans of later generations regarded this as the Ming Dynasty's illustrious martial arts that shocked the barbarians.
This chapter has been completed!