Yelu Dilie was greatly shocked by the madness displayed by the Bianjing scholars, warriors, and common people. Looking back at Yelu Haisi, Xiao Dagan, Xiao Shululie, Xiao Taolin and others, all of them had serious expressions on their faces.
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The scene in front of them was based on their world view and was difficult to understand.
As long as the imperial court can provide food and clothing for the people, the power it can derive is quite terrifying in the feudal era. This is the foundation of the Chinese Dynasty.
Even after entering the imperial city, Yelu Dilie could still hear the shouts behind him.
Following the guidance of the Ministry of Rites, Yelu Dilie and others finally met the legendary Emperor of the Central Plains.
Looking at Luo Youdu on the stairs, Yelu Dilie secretly sighed at his young age, and at the same time, he knelt down on the ground willingly and kowtowed.
If the moment he decided to go to Nantou, Yelv Dilie was still a little hesitant, but what he saw and heard in Beijing this time made him dispel all worries.
Yelu Dilie could feel the power of the Central Plains from all aspects.
Not just power, but also culture, system, people's livelihood, technology...
He was completely convinced.
"Your Majesty, Yelu Dilie, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor. I wish His Majesty the Holy Body to be in peace and may you live forever!"
Luo Youdu looked at Yelu Dilie who had surrendered, waved his hand, flicked his long sleeves and said: "No courtesy, stay on your own. It is not popular to worship in our Central Plains. When the general and you enter our Central Plains, you are our own people, so there is no need to be so polite."
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He did not ask Yelu Dilie to abide by the etiquette of the Central Plains, but spoke frankly about his own people.
Although it means the same thing, the meaning is completely different.
Yelu Dilie was also very excited. After licking it for so long, he finally saw the real person. He even said he was one of his own and shouted: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After Yelu Dilie paid his thanks, he laid out "Na Di Biao" with his hands.
Yelu Dilie was not good at writing articles. This letter "Na Di Biao" was written by Ma Dechen himself.
Ma Dechen was a famous Khitan scholar in history. He was fond of learning and erudite, and was famous for his integrity. He won the trust of Yelu Xian and Xiao Chuo of Liao Jingzong. He moved to political affairs and became a Hanlin scholar. He often prepared for court meetings and wrote thousands of words.
"Three Chronicles of the Tang Dynasty" exhorted Liao Shengzong and made great contributions to Khitan's culture and education.
With the emergence of Luo Youdu, Ma Dechen did not serve as an official in Khitan. Instead, he was trapped in Yunjiuzhou due to the split of Khitan.
In the end, due to various reasons, Ma Dechen entered Bianjing to take the scientific examination and became a Jinshi in high school.
Ma Dechen did not want to go to Yunjiuzhou to serve as an official, but wanted to stay in the Central Plains.
It was only after Luo Youdu had an in-depth talk with him that Ma Dechen returned to Yunjiuzhou.
"Na Di Biao" is very wonderfully written, and it also emphasizes the legitimacy of Yun Jiuzhou, steps on Shi Jingtang a few times, and protects Yelu Dilie's face.
Luo Youdu was in a good mood. Yun Jiuzhou's surrender meant that Luo Yu's court had hundreds of miles of strategic depth in Monan. Datong Yunzhong, Yanmen Pass and Yanshan defense line were connected together.
Advance to attack, retreat to defend.
Taking the current situation as an example, the strategic focus of the Eastern Khitan has shifted eastward, and its sphere of influence will probably be the three eastern provinces in the future.
In this way, their attack direction was stuck at Yuguan and Juyongguan.
At the same time, Yun Jiuzhou's soldiers and horses can also cross the Monan Grassland and harass the East Khitan's flanks and even the rear.
Of course, they can also choose to avoid Yuguan and Juyongguan from Dading Prefecture in Beijing and attack Yunjiuzhou directly.
This makes it easier. The soldiers of the Yanshan Defense Line can go north from Miyun Gubeikou and directly cut off the communication between the East Khitan and Dading Prefecture.
The same goes for the Mobei Khitan and the rising Mongolia.
With the existence of Yun Jiuzhou, they cannot directly threaten Yanmen Pass in Shanxi.
When attacking Yunjiuzhou, they will face the threat of troops from Yanmen Pass and Yanshan Defense Line, taking the initiative in the war.
This is also the reason why Yelu Deguang wanted Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures.
The line of defense in Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures is a strategic area created by Huaxia Erlang with countless life experiences to resist the nomads.
Luo Youdu was not stingy with the rewards given to Yelu Dilie and granted him the title of Duke of Yingguo. At the same time, he was also granted the title of Military Envoy of the Wuning Army and General of the Right Xiaowei. Platinum, silk, and food were naturally indispensable.
However, it is natural to add the sentence "stay in the capital to serve the court."
There was no dissatisfaction on Yelu Dilie's face, but he sighed secretly, and finally stayed in Bianjing.
It is not that Luo Youdu cannot tolerate Yelu Dilie, but he will not make any special exception for him.
Xian Yun Jiuzhou is a great achievement, he has the final say on how to reward him. Instead of giving Yelu Dilie whatever he wants.
As for Yelu Haisi, Xiao Dagan, Xiao Shululie, Xiao Taolin and others who came with Yelu Dilie, they also received rewards each.
Compared to Yelu Dilie, they all received the actual power positions of governor, so relatively speaking, they were quite satisfied.
After the reward is given, of course there will be a banquet.
Luo Youdu found Qian Hongchu and stayed with Congxiao, Li Jing and others to accompany him.
Seeing that Yelu Dilie was not in high spirits, Luo Youdu raised his glass and said with a smile: "General, it doesn't match the rumors."
Yelu Dilie hurriedly raised his glass and said, "I made your Majesty laugh."
Luo Youdu said: "I heard that a general can shoot eagles and hunt tigers in his weak years, and is called 'Battle' by the grassland people. Why do you look so sick and sick? I still hope that you, the grassland 'Battle', will be my vanguard general."
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Battle translates as warrior.
Yelu Dilie looked at Luo Youdu with some disbelief.
Luo Youdu smiled and said: "Why? Not willing? Or do you dislike the vanguard general? His position is not high enough?"
Yelu Dilie came out in surprise and bowed in admiration: "No, Your Majesty, I was so happy that I suddenly got carried away. It is my blessing, Yelu Dilie, to be your Majesty's vanguard general."
Luo Youdu waved his hand and said: "Get up, don't let this great atmosphere freeze."
Yelu Dilie was overjoyed and finally let go of the depression in his heart. Thinking that Luo Youdu had called him General from the beginning, instead of Duke Ying, he understood the meaning and secretly cursed himself for being stupid and unfounded.
Luo Youdu smiled knowingly when he saw this.
Yelu Dilie came to offer Yun Jiuzhou, and Luo Youdu kept this contribution in mind.
He will try his best to satisfy Yelu Dilie's requirements.
However, Yelu Dilie's status was special, and the environment and customs of Khitan were also somewhat different from those of the Central Plains.
Let Yelu Dilie return to Yunjiuzhou, which means that it will be difficult for the Khitan people in Yunjiuzhou to truly integrate into the Central Plains and become a member of the Central Plains.
At the same time, attitudes will change as the environment changes. Now Yelu Dilie is very close to the Central Plains and can be considered loyal.
What about the future?
No one can say whether your mentality will change due to the influence of the environment.
Yunjiuzhou is the frontline of the border. Other places can be chaotic, but the border cannot be chaotic.
Luo Youdu could satisfy Yelu Dilie's unwillingness to live a life of drunkenness and dream of death, but he could not let him return to Yunjiuzhou and continue to lead his tribe.
Yelu Dilie originally thought he would be trapped in Bianjing for the rest of his life, but now that he has hope, he doesn't care about much else.
Luo Youdu chatted with Yelu Dilie about the Khitan.
While Yelu Dilie responded to the topic, he was a little surprised in his heart. He felt that some of the internal affairs of the Khitan revealed by Luo Youdu in his conversation were not clear to him, and he once doubted who the Khitan was.
Luo Youdu raised a glass to Xiao Shulu Lie and Xiao Taolin, and said: "General Xiao and his son, with a crowd of five thousand, rampaged among a hundred thousand thieves, I was greatly shocked by their wisdom and courage. Come, I respect you two.
Have a cup."
Xiao Shulu Lie raised his glass with a bit of trepidation. Xiao Talin was not afraid of the newborn calf, but hesitated to speak.
Luo Youdu originally wanted to mention the matter of Xiao Hunian and Xiao Chuo, but seeing Xiao Talin's appearance, he smiled secretly and asked: "Does the young general have anything to tell me?"
Xiao Shulu Lie's face changed slightly, and he wanted to pull Xiao Talin secretly.
Xiao Taolin took the lead and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask how the sisters of the Xiao family are doing?"
Xiao Shulu Lie looked embarrassed.
Luo Youdu said: "Xiao Hunian, Xiao Chuo's former residence when he lived in my dormitory is on North Street. You two can visit at any time."
At this point, Xiao Shulu Lie could only bite the bullet and say thank you.
Yelu Dilie was drinking wine from a wine glass and felt a chill on his spine. He drank the hot wine into his stomach in one gulp. The steaming wine could not suppress the coldness.
Yelu Dilie always thought that it was harmless for the civil service system to infiltrate the Central Plains, as long as the controller was military, he could advance and retreat freely.
Now I heard Xiao Talin ask this question.
military?
Xiao Shu performed Lu Li, and Xiao Talin's elbows were obviously turned outward.
Besides them, are there others?
Glancing at the Emperor of Central Plains at the top, I felt a sense of awe and felt that I was completely under his control.
He couldn't imagine what would happen to him if he chose to stick to Yun Jiuzhou, or give up Yun Jiuzhou and avoid the Central Plains.
"General, General?"
When Yelu Dilie heard two calls, he woke up and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, I am here."
Luo Youdu smiled and said: "I know that the general loves horseback riding and archery, but he may not be suitable for it in the capital. It just so happens that there is a royal hunting ground in Xutian, and I allow you to play as you like. However, I am greedy, and I will get a share of the prey I hunt."
Yelv Dilie came back to his senses and thought to himself: What are I still afraid of now?
Now that they are all his, will they try to harm themselves again?
Yelu Dilie was really scared and responded with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty likes to eat wild game. I will hunt a few game animals when I have time to add food to Your Majesty."
He put on a smile.
Zhao Pu, who was opposite him, felt that this smiling face was a bit familiar and eye-catching for some reason.
Luo Youdu was in a happy mood today. He drank a little more and walked into Mrs. Huaxin's residence in a slightly tipsy state.
Mrs. Huaxin knows how to serve people best, providing one-stop service by undressing, washing, and playing.
Luo Youdu can enjoy the bliss of the world without even moving a finger.
Early in the morning, Luo Youdu and Mrs. Huaxin sat together for a while, practiced reading as usual, and then went to court.
Luo Youdu clearly felt that the interest of the civil and military officials at the court meeting was higher than before.
After all, with the surrender of Yun Jiuzhou, the imperial court can be said to have completed the great cause of unification and occupied all the core territories of China.
The rest of the Eastern Khitan, Mobei, and Western Regions will all be part of the expansion of territory.
At the court meeting, the organization and management of Yunjiuzhou were discussed, and the next court meeting was delayed by an hour compared to the past.
Luo Youdu returned to Wende Hall hungry. Seeing Mrs. Huaxin handing over the hot cakes, he couldn't help but give her a sweet kiss and ate hungrily.
Just after filling his stomach, Luo Youdu was about to go to deal with government affairs, but the chamberlain came to report: "Your Majesty, the weapons supervisor Yao Sui and Master Huai Bing want to see you."
Luo Youdu perked up and said, "Please come quickly!"
He did not move, but met Yao Sui and Huai Bing in the Wende Hall where he went down to rest, to show his trust in them.
Yao Sui was the weapons supervisor of the imperial court and was responsible for the research and development of weapons.
As a later generation, Luo Youdu attached great importance to the quality of weapon manufacturing.
There are south and north workshops and crossbow, armor, sword, and stirrup manufacturing workshops in central Beijing, which are responsible for the production and research of crossbow weapons, armor, swords, stirrups, etc. There is also a strict supervision system in place.
Bows, crossbows, and armor must undergo repeated inspections before being sent to the battlefield.
As for Monk Huai Bing, he is the Zhending monk who salvaged the iron ox in the primary school text.
Luo Youdu knows very well that if we want to develop science and technology, mathematics and physics are the key.
Monk Huai Bing is very knowledgeable about mechanics. He knows a lot of mechanics things, such as using buoyancy to salvage an iron bull in the textbook, and using the physical center of gravity to straighten the thirteen-level pagoda, as well as levers, fulcrums, and other physics-related things.
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It's just a cliché. Monk Huai Bing understands what he understands, and applies what he uses. Everything is his research experience, and he has not expressed these mechanical relationships to form a set of theories.
Luo Youdu gave him fifteen students and asked Huai Bing to try to sort out a theory.
At the same time, Huai Bing also had a task, which was to assist in supervising the production of weapons.
All long-range weapons use mechanical principles, and Huai Bing can be of great help in this regard.
Through his improvements, the power and accuracy of large instruments such as catapults and bed crossbows of the Luo Yu court were improved to a certain extent.
Seeing that the time was right, Luo Youdu gave the weapons supervisor and monk Huai Bing a task a year ago to improve crossbows.
Luo Youdu got the news that the Khitan had discovered an open-pit mine in the northeast and obtained a large amount of iron ore.
They used the smelting technology learned from the Central Plains to create two elite troops, one called the Iron Forest Army, and the other called the Iron Kites.
Before the Khitan split, they obtained tall Liangzhou horses through trade with Dingnan, Uighurs, Tubo and other places, and created an armored cavalry force.
They have been learning lessons from the Sangganhe fiasco.
With the advancement of technology, the rate of soldiers wearing armor is getting higher and higher, and the effectiveness of general bows and crossbows has also lost their former glory.
Faced with this situation, Luo Youdu knew that a brand new crossbow must be born in order to take advantage of the powerful bows and crossbows of the Central Plains.
There is no doubt that this powerful bow and crossbow has a name, Divine Arm Bow.
The divine arm bow called a bow is actually a crossbow. It is so powerful that it surpassed the Song Dynasty in history.
The Song Dynasty was able to rely on infantry to fight against the cavalry on the grassland. In addition to the turtle shell-like infantry armor, the main reason was the divine arm bow.
It's just that Luo Youdu is not good at this. He has only heard of the name of the Divine Arm Bow in history, but knows nothing else about it.
He could only tell Yao Sui and Monk Huai Bing his purpose, and everything else needed to be studied by themselves.
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Luo Youdu inquired many times, but progress was slow. It was only recently that breakthrough progress was reported.
Isn’t it right to ask for a meeting at this moment?