Chapter 1256 How can there be any eggs under the nest
Dading Prefecture in Zhongjing of the Liao Dynasty is located on the plain north of the Yanshan Mountains. There are many rivers crisscrossing here, nourishing a large area of fertile land. One of the big rivers, called Laoha River, is not similar to other rivers. Most of the rivers are
It flows from west to east, but the Laoha River flows in a north-south direction, connecting a series of east-west rivers to form a large river like the main vein of a leaf. Every year when the water rises during the flood season, the Laoha River will flood.
, over hundreds of years, an alluvial land was formed around it.
After experiencing the vicissitudes of life, the alluvial land beside the Laoha River has long been a fertile plain with lush trees and lush vegetation. The Dading Mansion in Zhongjing of the Liao Dynasty was built on this fertile land with water and grass.
Among the five capitals of the Liao Dynasty, Liaoyang in Tokyo, Datong in Xijing, Xijinfu in Nanjing, and Linhuangfu in Shangjing are all ancient cities with long histories. Some are as old as a thousand years. But Dadingfu in Zhongjing is completely
A new city. So far, it only has a history of less than a hundred years. It is said that this is the place where the Holy Sect of Daliao passed by the Laoha River and saw lush vegetation, flocks of cattle and sheep, and abundant water and grass.
I was very happy with the landform. So I ordered to build a city here and named it Dading. Naturally, it means "the people of Dading in the world can live in peace".
Because Dadingfu has an excellent geographical location and is a newly built city, it does not have the shackles of the old city. When the city was built, it completely imitated the city style of Bianliang, the capital of the Zhou Dynasty, and was divided into inner and outer cities, as well as an inner city.
The palace was built in full accordance with the plan, showing a "back"-shaped city with three levels of outer, middle and inner city. The city was intentionally built across the Laoha River, and the entire city was like the Bianhe River in Bianliang passing through the city.
It provides vitality and vitality and facilitates the transportation of goods.
All in all, this is a slightly modified version of Bianliang City. The entire city is equally majestic, but it is a vibrant new city.
Today, Dading Mansion in Zhongjing is actually the largest city in the Liao Kingdom, and the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty also liked to stay here the most. Because it is geographically separated from the city by Yanshan Mountain to the south, so there is no problem with safety.
.The location is not very far to the north, so the climate is considered warm. There is abundant water and lush vegetation, which is quite similar to the style of Yanbei and Xiaojiangnan. And because the Bianliang Palace was imitated here, the emperor of the Liao Dynasty lived in this city.
It also means to sit on an equal footing with the Great Zhou Dynasty and enjoy the same treatment. Over time, Zhongjing became very prosperous.
At this moment, in the east pavilion of the Tiansheng Temple, the imperial palace in the inner city of Zhongjing, a man was furious. The angry person was none other than Emperor Yelu Zongyuan of the Liao Dynasty. He had just learned that Zhuozhou had fallen and the third prince Yelvshi had been captured.
news.
Although he had been alert and had a premonition about all this, when the fact really happened before his eyes, Yelu Zongyuan couldn't help but cursed angrily, and chopped down the precious mahogany in the east pavilion of Dading Palace with a knife.
Tables, chairs, and various precious porcelain collected from Da Zhou were smashed to pieces.
"Shameless! Despicable! These despicable southerners dare to really covet me, the Liao Dynasty, and add insult to injury! They are really despicable! If I had known today, after I succeeded to the throne, I would have gathered all the troops of the Liao Dynasty to destroy them.
Now that the tiger is in Pingyang and is being bullied by the dog, these despicable people really took advantage of the situation. And... they actually captured Yelv Shi. You bastards, you are really bastards."
In the East Pavilion, important ministers and generals were gathering to discuss matters. When everyone heard the news, they were filled with indignation and cursed. But at the same time, from Yelu Zongyuan down, everyone felt panic in their hearts. Wednesday Tenth
Tens of thousands of troops are heading north. The Jurchens claim that 200,000 cavalry have already approached the Xianzhou area and are storming the Zhongjing Road and are approaching Dading Prefecture. Being attacked from the north and south, it is difficult to care about the beginning and the end. The Liao Dynasty may have reached its most critical moment.
After Yelu Zongyuan lost his temper, he finally calmed down. He knew that it was useless to lose his temper. The matter had reached this point and he needed to respond immediately.
"My dear friends, who among you can tell me how we should deal with the situation in front of us now? I cannot deny that this time is a great test for Daliao. If we are not careful, Daliao may be in danger of subjugation.
Disaster. We must come up with correct countermeasures. Who can tell me what good countermeasures are available?" Yelu Zongyuan asked everyone.
More than a dozen civil servants and generals were silent and frowned. Who could have a good idea in this situation? Many people were already very pessimistic and depressed. They even thought that this time Daliao was doomed. There were Jurchens in the north.
, there are heavy troops from the Zhou Dynasty in the south, and the leaders of the various tribes in Liao are still splitting apart, and it is difficult for the gods to revitalize the current situation.
Yelv Zongyuan asked three times in a row, but no one responded. He couldn't help but feel anxious. Just when he was about to have an attack, an old voice slowly sounded.
"Your Majesty, I do have some ideas, but I don't know if they are mature."
Everyone turned around and saw that the speaker was an old man with white beard and hair. He was wearing a black robe and dressed like a southerner. This man was the Prime Minister of the Liao Dynasty, whose surname was Han Yanshou. Han Yanshou was a veteran of the previous dynasty.
After Yelu Zongyuan seized the throne, the only person entrusted with important responsibilities was Han Yanshou. Not only was Han Yanshou's family deeply rooted in the Liao Kingdom, but also because Han Yanshou was highly respected and a figure who could control the situation. Yelu Zongyuan's throne was also unpopular.
Of course, he hopes to stabilize the situation and secure the throne. Therefore, it is an excellent way to win over Han Yanshou to support him. And Han Yanshou really needs this opportunity to ascend to the throne. The former prime minister Zhang Jian was afraid of Han Yanshou.
After the fall of the former emperor, Han Yanshou was finally freed and felt a little grateful to Yelu Zongyuan, so he agreed to serve as the prime minister of the new dynasty.
It has to be said that Han Yanshou played a great role in stabilizing the hearts of ministers and tribes after Yelu Zongyuan seized the throne, and Yelu Zongyuan's throne became increasingly stable. If it hadn't been for the Jurchen rebellion,
Yelu Zongyuan's status in Daliao can be said to be secure.
Han Yanshou, like the previous generations of prime ministers of the Liao Dynasty, highly admired the culture of the Zhou Dynasty and strongly advocated that the Liao people sinicize and learn various cultures of the Zhou Dynasty. He also practiced it himself, so he rarely wore Liao people's clothes when attending the court.
, all dressed in southern robes to show their support for this matter.
"Oh? What does the prime minister have to say? Tell me quickly." Yelu Zongyuan said happily.
Han Yanshou stroked his long beard gently and said slowly: "Dazhou added insult to injury and attacked me brazenly. The situation is indeed extremely dangerous. However, the emperor does not need to worry too much. Isn't this something we expected? At the time, the emperor
When I wanted to ask for help from Dazhou, the veteran mentioned this possibility. But at that time, the emperor insisted on having his own way, and the veteran couldn't stick to his own opinion..."
Yelu Zongyuan looked embarrassed and said: "That's all, Prime Minister, there is no need to say anything more. I was really anxious at that time and did not think it through properly. I was wrong, okay? There is no need to mention this matter again."
Han Yanshou smiled and said: "The emperor can think so, I am very pleased. The emperor is a decisive person. Wrong is wrong, right is right, and he will never shirk. This is the attitude of a wise master. In fact, the emperor regretted it afterwards.
, The old minister understands in his heart. Otherwise, how could he deploy heavy troops in the area of Jijin Mansion? Then he decided to refuse reinforcements from Dazhou? The emperor was still prepared."
Yelu Zongyuan nodded and said: "I have made preparations just in case. But the situation now does not seem optimistic. There are less than 150,000 troops in Xijin Mansion, and a hundred thousand troops marched north on Wednesday. The Jurchen 17th
Ten thousand troops have already invaded Yizhou, and both sides are impatient. I am very worried."
Han Yanshou nodded and said: "That's true. But the emperor doesn't have to worry too much. On the contrary, the veteran believes that it is a good thing that Zhou changed his attitude and attacked."
"A good thing?" Yelu Zongyuan said in shock.
"Prime Minister Han, did you not sleep last night, or did you drink too much at noon? Why are you talking nonsense? You still say that this situation is a good thing? It's really your fault." Privy Councilor of Daliao North Academy
Xiao Guangsu frowned and sneered loudly. The other ministers and senior generals also looked at Han Yanshou with wry smiles.
Han Yanshou didn't take it seriously. He was used to seeing the surprised and puzzled looks of these weak-minded warriors, so he didn't take them seriously at all. The Liao people rose up on horseback, and these people always thought that force was the key.
Everything, so he didn't study and understand, he only knew how to fight and kill, so the Liao Kingdom didn't have many famous ministers, which was one of the important reasons why it couldn't compete with the Great Zhou Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, the Southerners have joined forces with the Jurchens this time to attack Daliao from the north and the south. Their intention is very obvious, that is, to destroy Daliao. The situation is already extremely dangerous. However, has your Majesty thought about it?
What is the biggest hidden worry of the Liao Dynasty? Why did the emperor ask for help from the Great Zhou Dynasty and ask them to send troops to help us suppress the Jurchen rebellion?" Han Yanshou said.
Yelu Zongyuan frowned and said: "Have you not yet reached the Danjiu tribe, the Damili tribe, the Meiliji tribe, the Chazhaci tribe, these old tribes are ready to move, with evil intentions? How can I ever be afraid of the Jurchens alone? In order to wipe them out as soon as possible.
Jurchens, I just want to use external force to destroy the Jurchens, freeing up my hands to teach those old guys a lesson. Once they cause chaos, Daliao will fall into disintegration again. This case is what I am most worried about."
Han Yanshou chuckled and said: "That's it. The emperor is actually not afraid of the Jurchens or the Zhou soldiers and horses. With the troops and horses we have in Daliao, we can probably defeat the Zhou soldiers and horses in the south and suppress the Jurchen cavalry in the north. The only thing I'm afraid of is the Jurchens and the Zhou soldiers and horses.
But now, the veteran can say that this huge internal threat will soon be eliminated, and soon Daliao will be united and become an iron plate."
Yelu Zongyuan frowned and said thoughtfully: "You mean... they will change their minds?"
Han Yanshou stroked his beard and nodded and said: "They will. The situation has changed drastically. When Daliao is in danger of life and death, they will realize the danger of national subjugation. Once the emperor is defeated, Daliao will be in danger of annihilation. Those tribes will not
I don’t understand the meaning of dying with lips and teeth cold. How can there be a complete egg under the overthrow of the nest? If the emperor is defeated, they will not be able to take revenge for long. The Jurchens and the Zhou people will not let them be free, they will also destroy them. Their only choice now
That is to support the emperor and the court. The war must be won, so that Liao can survive, and so can they. They don't talk about righteousness, only talk about interests, and they can only make this choice."
