AHC: Islamic China

Perhaps after the Tang take them in, they manage to become court eunuchs or something. Perhaps they could be court advisers for things like trade, and they could dominate the whole ministry in charge of trade. Maybe they then bribe the Emperor and other departments so that they gradually take control?

Is this too implausible?

I faintly remember from my Chinese history lessons that one of the late Tang Emperors ordered the massacre of the buddhist monks. Perhaps this could act as a prelude to the adoption of islam?
 
I faintly remember from my Chinese history lessons that one of the late Tang Emperors ordered the massacre of the buddhist monks. Perhaps this could act as a prelude to the adoption of islam?

Certainly. If I remember right, some of the emperors confiscated land and stuff from Buddhist monasteries. From what I remember, the Ministry of Revenue was in charge of collecting taxes and, well, revenue. The Ministry of Rites recorded Buddhist and Daoist priesthood as well as foreign affairs sometimes (and the state exams).

If the Muslims are able to become the heads of Revenue and Rites, I can see Islam becoming a formalized religion. If you get Muslim eunuchs into the court, the heavy Islamic influence in the court might get the emperor to convert. If they're lucky, the Muslims won't be corrupt and will guide the empire to a better future, so the people can see the benefits.

Unfortunately, when eunuchs take control, no matter what religion they belong to, they happen to do bad stuff.
 
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