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The great reminder
The great reminder
[3rd POV]
Tibet was an Empire located on top of northern India and at the bottom of Western China. Its geographical location made it so that the Empire was like a bridge between China and India.
The Tibetan Empire was a dynasty that reigned for countless years but the size its territory barely expanded due to its powerful neighbours, China and India.
The size of the Tibetan Empire was around three great kingdoms of China combined.
The Emperor of Tibet was known as the Tsanpo and they have the heritage of the great Chiru species - the Tibetan Antelope. This species, the royal family had ruled over Tibet for many generations.
There were also four great noble clans in Tibet. They were the Gar Clan, the Sumpa Clan, Mchims Clan and finally Myang Clan.
They were given territories in the Empire and held many nobility titles according to their merit. They were often appointed as governors of cities or as military commanders and officials.
Other than the noble clans, there was the Council of Ministers which were directly appointed by the Emperor based purely on merit. They help the Emperor in administrating his kingdom.
At the moment, the clan heads of the four noble houses and almost all of the ministers had gathered in the Tsuglahkhan/meeting hall as ordered by the king.
The military commanders and officials were also present in the hall, along with Mei.
The hall was abuzz with activity as the Emperor had not arrived yet. The people were discussing what the meeting would be about and what was so important that so many important people had to be gathered.
Mei observing from the corner like usual. She wore her full clothes so none of her features other than tails and ears were visible but if you could see her face, she would've looked bored.
No one wanted to talk to her or be close to her yet they did not want to offend her either because of her capabilities. Which created this awkward air between her and the rest of the Tiebtan officials.
She was really tired of all these schemes.
Just then, the door of the meeting hall was pushed open violently as the Emperor - a Tibetan antelope - strode in with the confidence of a lion. He had on his face, the most content smile which also begged for praise.
The Emperor made his way to the throne and after he sat on it, everyone except Mei bowed down in respect.
"All hail the Emperor!!"
"Long live Tsanpo!!"
The Emperor raised a hand and the different animals in the hall stopped bowing and looked up with their lord's permission.
"Rejoice my loyal subjects. I - your wise and wonderful king - have managed to secure the alliance with the Northern Kingdom of the Gupta Empire. For the invasion of China!!" The Emperor declared and he unfurled a scroll which was the official writing of the alliance.
Everyone released a gasp of shock as they flocked around the scroll for proof that it was real. The king had an arrogant smirk on his face as he showed off the official scroll.
Even Mie's ears perked up in interest at the news.
"Okay then. Now let's start with the logistics. Advisors!!" The Emperor called but then the giant door of the hall was swung open, interrupting him.
"Who is it!!!" The Emperor asked, upset to be disturbed.
"My Lord, My Lord!!" A soldier ran inside with hurried steps. His eyes were shaking and you could tell from his body language that he was clearly panicked.
"It is about our army stationed near the Western borders of China!!"
"They are all gone!!"
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That day, in that meeting hall where the Emperor spoke as a victor.
They were reminded of why they had not been able to take over even the tiniest land of China through the passing centuries.
The person who stopped their invasion singlehandedly 20 years ago was still alive.
It was a reminder of the obstacles they had to overcome. With or without the help of the Guptas.
It was the day a debt was paid and a message was sent.
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The Supreme General of China had come to pay a visit.
Tai Lung was in Tibet.
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The ignored truth was hammered down in their heart.
They had challenged the strongest warrior in the World.
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