According to the Mongol ideology, Mongol rulers possessed a "mandate of Heaven" that authorized them to conquer and rule the world. Before invading a region, Mongol envoys would deliver letters to announce that Heaven had decided that, since the Mongols were destined to rule the world, a local prince should come to the Mongol court and submit to the khan. Any refusal to this request was seen as a rebellion not only against the Mongols but also against Heaven. Is this statement true or false?

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