TCM - The Ambitions of Empire

The Ambitions of Empire
Such a diverse, cosmopolitan place was Karakorum. Was the Mongol Empire the same everywhere?

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'I do not wish to dictate the beliefs of my subjects'
The Khan was passionate. 'We are not Christians, insistent that all the world share our religion. We conquer with might, but we are not barbarians.'

Was I meant to take offence? Was this a show of trust? It was more politic to take it as the latter, of course. I encouraged the Khan to keep talking. 'Yes, domination by religion is too dangerous,' he continued. 'When the tide turns, the revolution is too powerful. Why, you must know what happened to the Romans? I want to bring harmony to the world, by preserving its differences. It's the right way to create empire. I believe this very deeply.'

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