Chapter 352 The South Courtyard of the Liao Dynasty, the Family History of Xiao Tang
Yelu Dashi, the eighth grandson of Yelu Abaoji, Taizu of the Liao Dynasty. Not only was he proficient in Sinology, he defeated the elite Song soldiers of the Western Army led by Tong Guan with the remnants of the Liao State. Later, he led hundreds of cavalry to travel thousands of miles across Central Asia, defeating
The powerful Seljuq Empire also made the Gaochang Uighurs, Western Kara Khanate, Eastern Kara Khanate and Khwarezm kingdoms surrender one after another. The title of famous ministers and generals alone is not enough to summarize this extremely wealthy empire.
A legendary talent.
Xiao Tang saw that Yelu Dashi was dressed like a Khitan nobleman, but when he was chatting with Zheng Yunzhong, a well-educated envoy, he was talking in an argumentative style, and his words and deeds were elegant and decent, just like a talented and elegant celebrity from the Song Dynasty.
The current Yelu Dashi has not yet been admitted to the Jinshi, and was awarded the title of Hanlin Yingfeng (the Liao Dynasty called the Hanlin Linya), so people still don't call him "Dashi Linya" in historical records, but Xiao Tang noticed that Aliqi
, the respectful attitude of Qiongyao Nayan and others towards Yelu Dashi also shows that he, a descendant of the royal family of the Liao Kingdom, is very popular.
The other young general was also someone Xiao Tang knew well. He was called Wuyan Yanshou. His father Wuyanguang was known as the first general in the Northern Kingdom in "Water Margin". He had many elite soldiers and fierce generals under his command, and Wuyan
Yanshou studied under his father Wu Yanguang and was well versed in military formations. He was able to compete with Zhu Wu, the master of formations in Liangshan, and could not fall behind. It can be said that he is also a young general with the qualifications to be a good general.
The surnames of Wuyan Guang and Wuyan Yanshou were originally the surnames of the Jurchen tribe (historical records indicate that the Jurchens had Wuyan Weike, Wuyan Sizhong and others). Presumably, the father and son who held important positions in the Liao Dynasty were both Liao people.
The mature Jurchens in the territory were born. Various Jurchen tribes live in various places. Among them, most of the Jurchens who live in the south and close to Khitan were naturalized in Khitan and were directly ruled by the Liao Kingdom. These Jurchens are called mature Jurchens, and they are also called Jurchens or Jurchens of Liao origin.
Su Jurchen. Other tribes such as Wanyan tribe, Wulinda tribe, Yilandian tribe and other tribes that inhabit the Huntong River, Changbai Mountain and other places are called Sheng Jurchen.
Tong Guan obviously had a good impression of Yelu Dashi. At this time, he did not know that when he was the most energetic, he would be killed by this young talent from the Liao Kingdom. His true colors were revealed, and he and Zheng Yunzhong met again.
Yelu Dashi said a few polite words, and the group drove straight to the direction of the Xijin embassy.
Xiao Tang was very interested in Yelu Dashi, who showed his great talents when the Liao Kingdom fell. At this time, Yelu Dashi looked towards Xiao Tang first. He nodded and rode his horse to get in front of Xiao Tang.
, said: "He is Xiao Tang, who lived in the official palace, the commander-in-chief, and the capital Yuhou, and was called 'Ren Xia' among the people in the Song Dynasty. I have admired Xiao Renxia's name for a long time, and seeing him today is a life-long comfort."
Xiao Tang hurriedly bowed and replied: "I really can't take it seriously. You are a descendant of a nobleman from the Liao Dynasty, and you actually know my humble name."
Yelu Dashi smiled slightly and said: "Xiao Renxia is too modest. You opened the Jinfeng Yulu Tower in Daming Mansion, Hebei. Many popular songs were introduced to Xijin Mansion. Not only the sons of the Han family, but also the common people in Nanjing Road knew it.
The name of Xiao Renxia.
I have also heard that Xiao Renxia was a commoner who cut down bullies. After becoming an official, he fought against bandits in Hebei and Hedong. He also set up a headquarters on Fujing Southwest Road... At Xiao Renxia's age, he not only joined the Song Dynasty
He was an official in the imperial court, and he was a person who made Cao Mang admire him in the southern dynasty. He is indeed the extravagant and talented person of our Khitan tribe."
Now these achievements of mine are far less than your great achievements in completely destroying Tong Guan's army of more than 100,000, and even establishing a large empire across Central Asia with the remaining troops... Xiao Tanggang again
After a few words of humility, I heard Yelu Dashi say again leisurely: "It is a pity that such a talented Khitan son like Xie is now used by the Song people. It is really sad and sighing."
Xiao Tang frowned after hearing this. Yelu Dashi said this. Isn't there something in his words?
When Xiao Tang just stared at him, Yelu Dashi also looked towards Xiao Tang intentionally or unintentionally. He shook his head gently, then smiled at Xiao Tang and said: "I made a mistake, Xiao Renxia forgives me. But your Majesty, your ancestors, were
They have all served for the King of Nanyuan, serving in the Enemy Lie Madu Division, the Nanyuan Dutong Military Division, and the Dudu Deployment Division. If they knew better, they would surely be extremely happy to know that Xiao Renxia could achieve what he has achieved today."
Hearing what Yelu Dashi said about Mr. Xiao and the ancestors of the Xiao family, Xiao Tang's expression changed immediately. He quickly asked Yelu Dashi, "You also know my father?"
Yelu Dashi sighed leisurely and said: "It's more than just knowing the name? In those days, the domestic traitors were causing trouble, causing countless capable ministers and generals to leave their homeland and flee to Nantou to avoid disaster. Back then, Zeng Xiao Renxia's ancestors showed kindness, which I still dare not or forget.
Generals, there are still many people around."...
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When Tong Guan, Zheng Yunzhong and the Song envoys arrived at the Xijin embassy to settle down, Xiao Tang kept pondering over and over what Yelu Dashi said to him.
At that time, Xiao's father Xiao He also said that the Xiao family originated from the lineage of the famous Liao general Xiao Talin who was granted the title of Lanling County Prince. Later generations mostly served as officials in the South Court of the Liao Dynasty. When Emperor Yeluhong of the Liao Dynasty was based on the Liao Dynasty, he
In the ninth year of Qingning (1o63), shortly after Yelu Chongyuan and his son moved to Luanhe, a new Nanyuan king was conferred. The Xiao family gained the respect of the Nanyuan king, and the family power became stronger for a time.
However, the later king of Nanyuan committed suicide, which caused the Xiao family's status in the court to decline sharply. Later, when traitorous ministers were in chaos, they feared being purged and persecuted, so they had no choice but to move to the Song Dynasty. But before that, the Xiao family had also been in the Liao Dynasty in all dynasties.
Coming from a family that has been an official for more than a hundred years, it is normal for Father Xiao and even his grandfathers to have friendships with ethnic groups who are still serving in the Liao Kingdom.
But what was the purpose of Yelu Dashi revealing this matter to him? To imply that he could also be reused in the Liao Dynasty? But in the current situation, it was probably not convenient for Yelu Dashi to openly recruit Xiao Tang, so he could only
As if holding the pipa half-hiding his face, he hinted to himself, Xiao Tang, could he slowly figure it out on his own?
Xiao Tang also thought that he was only holding a military position of the fifth rank in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty, but he was favored and appreciated by Zhao Ji, and was promoted at an unusual age at his current age. He was also the Marquis of Yu in the Palace Commander's Mansion, the pacifier of South Jingxi Road, and the West
Positions such as the imperial emissary and the officialdom of the Song Dynasty can also be said to have a bright future. Yelu Dashi hinted to him intentionally or unintentionally, and it was probably his personal behavior. Although the Song and Liao countries had not been at war for a hundred years, they came from the Liao Kingdom.
From his position, Yelu Dashi, as a descendant of the Liao Dynasty royal family, was probably trying to install someone in the Song court who could be used by the Liao Dynasty. With his scheming and methods, he was indeed capable of opening up
A generation of heroes who established the country.
But no matter how powerful you Yelu Dashi is, you can't predict it, and you can't change it. Your motherland will eventually be overthrown by the rise of the Jurchens... Xiao Tang secretly thought in his heart, but Yelu Dashi secretly told him
His words should be true, so while he is developing the power of Lulin, can he use the relationship of the Xiao family to get in touch with the officialdom and civil forces in Liao?
There was no need to rush this matter. After all, Wanyan Aguda had not yet led the Jurchen tribes to establish the country as Jin, and the Liao Dynasty had not yet been pursued and attacked by the Jin soldiers and cavalry, killing more than 600,000 troops and completely defeated them. Therefore, Xiao Tang
Now there is no way to tell the powerful tribes in the Liao Kingdom: "You, the Liao Dynasty, will be destroyed by the Jurchens. Come hang out with me, and let's fight against the Jurchens together."... However, he was about to take advantage of the opportunity during this trip.
To build momentum in Liao, there are more relationships that can be exploited, which will come in handy sooner or later.
After Xiao Tang thought about it, Zheng Yunzhong and Tong Guan sent people to invite Xiao Tang to discuss matters. Now they have arrived at the embassy of Xijin Prefecture, and the Liao Dynasty enemy Lie Madusi (signed by the Liao official, in charge of the court's ceremonial affairs) has also
Officials have been sent to inform the envoys of the Song Dynasty that the Liao Dynasty has set a time to summon everyone to prepare for a formal audience with Emperor Tianzuo of the Liao Kingdom.
