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danny123
Age: 34
Joined: 19 Jun 2012
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"You are Chinese. The homeland of the Chinese people has UGG Boots Clearance fallen into the hands of the Manchus, and you yourself lead them in the oppression of our people. Is that not disloyal, unfilial and criminal behaviour?"
For a moment, Qian Long was at a loss for a reply. "And now I have fallen into your hands," he finally said, haughtily. "If you are going to kill me, then kill me. There is no point wasting words."
"But we made a pact on the embankment at Haining that we would never do anything to hurt UGG Boots Clearance one other," Chen replied softly. "How can I go back on my word? And anyway, now that we know we are blood brothers, we have even less reason to do each other harm." A tear trickled unbidden down his cheek.
"Well, what do you want me to do? Do you want to force me to abdicate?"
"No," said Chen, wiping his eyes. "You can continue to be emperor. But as the wise, enlightened founder of a new dynasty."
"Founder of a new dynasty?" Qian Long UGG Boots Clearance echoed in surprise.
"Yes. You will be a Chinese emperor, not an emperor of the Manchus."
Qian Long suddenly understood. "So you want me to drive out the Manchus?" he said.
"Yes, you will be emperor just the same, but instead of being regarded as a criminal and cursed by future generations, why not establish an outstanding and rejuvenating dynasty that will last?"
Chen saw from Qian Long's expression that his words were having the desired effect.
"Being the emperor you are at present, you are simply UGGS clearance basking in the glory of the former Manchu rulers," he continued. "What is so special about that? Look at that man."
Qian Long went over to the window and looked down in the direction Chen was pointing, and saw a peasant in the distance hoeing the ground.
"If that man had been born in the Imperial Palace and you had been born in his farm house, he would be emperor, and you would have no choice but to hoe the field."
Qian Long started at UGGS Clearance the novelty of the idea.
"A man is born into the world and his life is gone in a flash," said Chen. "If you achieve nothing worthwhile, you decay and rot like grass and trees without leaving a trace behind. The emperors of the past who established their own noble dynasties were truly great men. Even a Tartar such as Genghis Khan could also be considered to be outstanding."
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