Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2583 Nurhaci Arrives in Han, Three Parties Gather in Han Capital

Chapter 2583 Nurhaci Arrives in Han, Three Parties Gather in Han Capital

In the eighth year of the Yuanshi era, the fire star waned in the seventh month.

This month will undoubtedly leave a significant mark on history.

Within that month, envoys from the Jin and Qing dynasties on the grasslands arrived in the capital of the Han Dynasty. Nurhaci, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, even came in person.

After acquiring Beiping Road, Nurhaci officially established his state and proclaimed himself emperor.

However, compared to the Jin and Shuo dynasties, the Qing dynasty's founding was rather hasty. It merely offered sacrifices to the Eternal Heaven and made a declaration, without summoning envoys from all directions to witness the ceremony as the Jin and Shuo dynasties had done.

Moreover, Nurhaci not only declared himself emperor not long ago, but also established his capital in Beiping.

Although Beiping Road was newly acquired and the people had not yet pledged allegiance to it, the place was safe, which was invaluable compared to the current situation of the Qing Dynasty.

For the Han Dynasty, ceding this place to Nurhaci meant that Nurhaci, who occupied Beiping, was seen as a buffer between them and the plateau.

Even though Beiping Road is sandwiched between the Han Dynasty and the plateau, given its geographical environment, it is still much safer than other places for Nurhaci's current situation.

In fact, Nurhaci's establishment of the state and his claim to the throne were not so much about wanting to be emperor, but rather about silencing the dissent of the nobles so that he could smoothly move the capital to Beiping Road.

To this end, Nurhaci had previously employed various tactics and created all sorts of auspicious omens, directly shaping Beiping Road into the birthplace of the Manchu people and the place where the Manchu mandate was bestowed.

In July, Tianjing was already scorching hot, but the capital was now immersed in an atmosphere that was different from usual, a mixture of hustle and bustle and solemnity.

Large delegations from the north arrived one after another, and carriages and processions in foreign costumes could often be seen slowly moving along Zhuque Avenue, attracting curious onlookers and discussions among the people of the capital.

The first to arrive was Helian Wucai, the envoy of the Great Jin. The Great Jin was a powerful nation, and after annexing most of the forces that originally belonged to the Murong tribe, its prestige had reached a new level.

Both sides are among the most powerful forces in the world. They share common interests and common enemies. Moreover, they have a marriage alliance. The princess of the Han Dynasty is now the imperial concubine of Helian Xuan, while Mingzhu of the Jin Dynasty is also the imperial concubine of Wang Yu.

When Helian Wucai entered the Han Dynasty, it naturally attracted great attention from the Han Dynasty. Kuai Tong, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, personally received him with the highest honors.

Next to arrive was the delegation personally led by Nurhaci, the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

Neither Wang Yu nor Helian Wucai had expected that Nurhaci would come in person.

Originally, it was supposed to be Su Li, the Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, who went to receive the Manchu delegation, but now that Nurhaci himself has come, Kuai Tong has to do the work again.

Although the Qing Dynasty's national strength could not compare with that of the Han Dynasty or the Qing Dynasty, the other party had come in person as the emperor, so the most basic face had to be given to them.

After all, the Manchus were still useful to the Han Chinese.

The two families came to the capital of the Han Dynasty at this time to formally conclude an alliance, forming a three-way alliance.

This alliance was concluded very smoothly. In just a few days, the two sides had completed their communication and formally exchanged credentials and affixed their official seals.

The three families all need to rely on each other, and this alliance is just a formality.

After the alliance was formally established, Wang Yu hosted a banquet in the Linde Hall to formally invite the two men. That night, the Linde Hall was brightly lit, and the grand banquet was in full swing.

Imperial wines and delicacies were served in a continuous stream, while the melodious music of chime bells echoed throughout.

Wang Yu sat upright on the throne, with the Jin envoy Helian Wucai and the Qing emperor Nurhaci to his left and right, respectively, and the important officials and nobles of the Han Dynasty accompanying him below.

On the surface, the banquet was filled with clinking glasses and guests seemed to be enjoying themselves. The newly formed tripartite alliance appeared to have laid a harmonious foundation for the event.

However, after a few polite greetings, their conversation quickly veered off course.

Helian Wucai toyed with the glass cup in his hand and said loudly, "Your Majesty, now that the alliance is established, exchanging goods should be the priority."

"Our great land is rich in cattle, sheep, horses, leather, and medicinal herbs, but the salt produced on the grasslands often contains bitter impurities."

"I have long heard that the salt from the Hedong Pond and the sea salt from the coast of the Great Han Dynasty are refined and pure, as white as snow. If more salt trade routes could be opened, it would be a great blessing for our people."

Although Daikin also has salt production capacity, it is difficult to improve either the quantity or the quality.

Even though the grasslands have tried to imitate the salt-making technology of the Central Plains and have improved a lot compared to before, they are still far behind the Central Plains.

Especially in terms of output, this cannot be solved simply by salt-making technology. Even with the technology, without the basic conditions, it's like a skilled cook trying to make a meal without rice.

Not long after its establishment, the Great Han Dynasty had already refined refined salt and white sugar, things that the grasslands had envied for a long time.

It wasn't just the Han Dynasty; not long afterward, many other powers across the land had access to refined salt and white sugar.

Although there are only a dozen or so transmigrators in this world, quite a few of them are capable of refining salt and sugar.

Ultimately, this thing doesn't require much technical skill. Once you understand the principle, the craftsmen can gradually improve it step by step.

Even if it's impossible to do it on its own, how long can we expect these technologies to remain hidden once mass production begins, given that they don't really involve any technology?

However, even so, although caravans traveling between the Central Plains and the Northern Barbarians would bring refined salt and white sugar from the Central Plains, the quantity was limited and the price was high, resulting in a supply shortage.

In contrast, did Nurhaci not have much need in this regard?

There are also salt lakes in the Northern Di region that can produce salt, but the Jin Dynasty has fewer salt lakes in the region, and cannot fully meet all the domestic demand on its own.

In addition, there are problems with the salt lake itself. Although they managed to obtain the technology from the Central Plains, they still could not produce refined salt of the same high quality as that from the Central Plains.

But Nurhaci didn't have this problem.

This part of the trade between Nurhaci and the plateau was even included.

Wang Yu nodded slightly. The profits from salt and iron are crucial to the national economy and people's livelihood, especially refined salt.

He spoke slowly, “Trade between the two sides is mutually beneficial and win-win, which is the inherent meaning of the alliance. The trade in refined salt can be discussed in detail, and the amount and price can be determined.”