Chapter 199, Tribute System(2/2)
Therefore, even if the [King] himself is content with the status quo, the people below will push him upward!
In the past, when the tributary countries were weak, they could safely absorb the culture and technology of the Celestial Empire and thrive. But when they grew to a certain bottleneck and touched the invisible ceiling, the seeds of disobedience may have taken root and sprouted in their hearts.
The difference is that the innate conditions of some tributary countries can only support up to seven or eight levels at most, so they will be happy to hide under the wings of the suzerain country and enjoy protection, and call daddy if they need anything.
While other tributary countries have better innate conditions, when they reach a bottleneck and are constrained for a long time, they must make painful choices.
Or, break away from the tribute system and interact with the central empire on an equal footing.
But the problem is that since ancient times, the Central Empire has had a very terrifying understanding - [View of the World]!
The "Huayi" and "Huayi" two-dimensional "view of the world" simply does not admit that there is another civilization on an equal footing.
[Hua] is the lord of the world. The whole world is not the king's land, and the shores of the land are not the king's ministers!
There is no day in the sky, there is and can only be one [Emperor] in the world, and that is the Lord of Destiny of the Central Empire!
More importantly, the boundary between Chinese and foreigners is not a political boundary, nor a national boundary, nor a racial boundary, but only a cultural boundary!
In other words, when you have the evil thought of being equal, you have offended the concept of "Hua" and committed the crime of transgression!
Corresponding to the reality level, it would damage the destiny of the empire.
And the Mandate of Heaven is the lifeblood of every [Emperor], so any country that wants to become independent from the tribute system will suffer severe revenge.
If national strength permits, the [Emperor] will even launch a tribute war to force him to become a vassal and pay tribute again!
Regarding this situation, there is a clear explanation in "Mozi·Gaozi".
If he fails to serve, he will be demoted;
If you don't go to court again, your land will be cut off;
If the three don't go to court, the six divisions will move.
Apart from this, the only other way for the tributary countries is to take advantage of the change of dynasties in the Central Empire, seize the Mandate of Heaven as a vassal king, and take over China!
This road was common in ancient times.
King Yingzheng of Qin unified the world, King Liu Bang of Han replaced Qin, until King Li Yuan of Tang destroyed the Sui Dynasty, each one of them seized the destiny of heaven as a prince and ascended to the supreme ninth level [Emperorship]!
At that time, these princes and kings were more or less regarded as "barbarians".
The words "Qin is a barbarian", "Di Qin", and "Rong Qin" were the common views of the Central Plains princes towards Qin at that time.
Therefore, all countries in the tributary system have a lofty ideal, which is to take advantage of the "separation" to win the status of "parent" in one fell swoop!
When the time comes, it will naturally change from "Yi" to "Hua" and dominate the world!
Of course, not all tributary countries are qualified to compete for the Mandate of Heaven. Only countries that follow the Chinese system and reach a certain degree of naturalization can legitimately inherit the orthodox Chinese legal principles.
Generally, there will be several relatively rigid conditions.
1. Be granted the title of prince or king.
Second, respect the Chinese system.
Three, the book has the same text.
It just so happens that Fusang Kingdom meets the conditions very subtly. If there is a fight, Zhao Yinshun will not be surprised at all if he shamelessly calls himself "Little China" and respects the king and fights the barbarians.
Rubbing his chin, Zhao Yinshun showed a strange smile, feeling that the world was getting more and more interesting.
In a world where supernatural powers are real and real, Chinese destiny is simply the most tempting meat and potatoes!
Especially when it is on the verge of collapse, it is impossible for all careerists to suppress the impulse from the depths of their souls.
That means absolute supreme power!
The top of the extraordinary path!
Ninth level holy position!
Looking up at the sky, Zhao Yinshun stretched out his hand and slowly grasped it with his open fingers, as if he was grasping something invisible.
"Haha, I can give you this destiny, but you... are not allowed to steal it!"
【Deprivation of Destiny】·Uniqueness
You are the master of destiny, you can live and kill, you can take whatever you ask for
It was only at this moment that Zhao Yinshun had a clearer understanding of his own power, and he couldn't help but have more excited expectations for the fate of the world.
Hurry up, I want to see a river of blood!
Whether it is the blood of the enemy or the blood of this decadent empire itself...
Whether it is the blood of heroism or the blood of injustice...
Only by watering it with countless blood can the world bear beautiful flowers!
This is a time of great strife!
This is the killing calamity of the world of mortals!
A flash of enlightenment surged in his heart, and a deep black light condensed in Zhao Yinshun's eyes. His blurry vision seemed to penetrate time and space, and he saw the tragic world of the future with mountains of corpses.
Chapter completed!