Luo Youdu, dressed in white, strode into the mourning hall, looked at the coffin parked in the middle of the hall, lit three sticks of incense, and after lighting the incense, he only bowed his head and did not bow down.
As an emperor, being able to come here in white is enough respect for Yelvxian.
Even if my ministers go away, they will not be able to receive the king's courtesy even if they are dead.
Looking at the coffin in front of him, he sighed and said: "Xianning was a Khitan nobleman, but he had a big heart and was dedicated to the Hanqi family. He overworked and died young. I deeply regret that Xianning Yu
Loyalty to the country, benevolence to the people, virtue to oneself, justice to friends, and sincerity make a gentleman of the world, who can set an example for the world."
Luo Youdu's words gave Yelvxian high praise.
Expressing his attitude, Luo Youdu turned to his family members and planned to accept their thanks.
Turning around, Luo Youdu was a little surprised when he saw Yelvxian's "family members".
When he entered, the family members of the vigil were kneeling and bowing their heads, burning paper money, and did not pay much attention. Now when the other party thanked him, he realized that the one wearing mourning clothes and thanking him was actually his sister-in-law Xiao Yilai.
Behind Xiao Yilai are Yelv Xianshi and Brother Yelvxiu.
As a member of the Khitan royal family, Yelvxian had a difficult life. When he was four years old, he encountered a mutiny and his parents died in the Huoshendian Rebellion. He himself narrowly escaped death and escaped by hiding in a firewood pile, but he also left behind
He is in danger of being frail and has no immediate family members.
It was precisely because of this that Yelv Jing, who hated women, raised Yelv Xian in Yongxing Palace and trained him as a Khitan prince.
Now that Yelvxian has died of illness, it is true that no relatives can be found to watch over him.
As a member of the Khitan clan, Brother Yelvxiu grew up with Yelvxian, and Yelvxian and Yelvxian cherished each other and were close friends.
Luo Youdu knew that the two acted as family members to attend Yelvxian's funeral, but why Xiao Yilaan came before the two was unknown.
In fact, strictly speaking, Xiao Yilai can be regarded as Yelvxian's unmarried wife.
Xiao Siwen's military level was a mess, but his administrative ability was remarkable, especially with the trump card of the Xiao family. Even though he had the stain of losing Youzhou, he was still at home in the Khitan temple.
Historically, Xiao Siwen's three daughters, the eldest daughter Xiao Hunian, married the brother of Liao Mu Zong, King Yelu Sage of Qi, the second daughter Xiao Yilai, married the son of Yelu Lihu, King Zhao Yelu Xiyin, and the third daughter Xiao Chuo, married Yelu
Xian.
A detailed analysis shows that Emperor Muzong of Liao Dynasty had no descendants, and his brother-in-law, Yelu Sage, was the first heir.
Yelu Lihu is the eldest grandson of Yelu Abaoji. It was only in the past that Yelu Deguang's prestige was too high, so he chose to establish a virtuous person. If the bloodline of the Khitan royal family is cut off, Yelu Xiyin, the eldest grandson, will have a great advantage.
As for Yelvxian, needless to say, he is the son of Yelu Ruan, Emperor Shizong of the Liao Dynasty, and the designated successor of Yelv Jing.
Without strong political connections and skills, how could Xiao Siwen marry his daughter like this?
However, because of Luo Youdu's appearance, Xiao Siwen's number of daughters increased from three to one.
Xiao Siwen naturally only had one idea: his daughter must be the future queen of Daliao.
Xiao Siwen finally chose Yelvxian and made an alliance with him.
Yelv Xian married Xiao Yilai, and Xiao Siwen used the power of the Xiao family to help Yelv Xian gain the throne. However, because Yelu Jing was still there, they did not make it public. They only made a verbal agreement to gather strength.
As a result, the Han family took the lead in attacking, Yelv Bishe ascended the throne, Xiao Siwen died tragically, Yelv Xian fled south, and a series of changes occurred. When Yelv Xian, Xiao Yilai's fiancé, saw Xiao Yilai again, he had already changed.
Yelvxian wanted to die and naturally did not want to delay Xiao Yilai's future, so he pushed forward the marriage and recognized Xiao Yilai as his adopted sister.
Xiao Yilai buried Yelvxian as a matter of course.
Of course, Luo Youdu didn't know the complicated relationship, but looking at Xiao Yilai's white mourning clothes, he suddenly thought of Mrs. Huarui in Shu, who was dressed in white, just like today.
Xiao Yilai has been pretending to be ill for five years and staying at home. Even though he is not ill, he still looks like a fragile sick beauty, which makes people pity him. Now he is wearing mourning clothes, and at a glance, there is a feeling of embracing her.
The soothing impulse in my arms.
Luo Youdu secretly laughed that he had been on the war for nearly two years, and he really couldn't control himself.
He did not show his trembling, but calmly said "My condolences" to Xiao Yilai, Yelu Xianshi and Yelu Xiu.
Xiao Yilai bowed slightly and said: "Your Majesty is wearing white to express condolences. I thank you for your great kindness on behalf of my brother. Before my brother died, he said that your Majesty is the benevolent master of destiny. The Khitan people can be classified as Dayu and become the people of Dayu. They are actually our clan."
It is such a blessing. I just wish I could not be able to assist His Majesty for a long time and see with my own eyes the Dayu Dynasty reappearing in the prosperous days of the Han and Tang Dynasties."
Her words were filled with private information. What Yelvxian wanted to see was the Han Qi family.
There is no distinction between Han people and Khitan people.
If I really had the intention to help, I wouldn't have died here.
But Xiao Yilai's words undoubtedly helped the Yu court to better rule Khitan.
Luo Youdu's eyes flashed with approval and he said: "Although Xian Ning cannot see it with his own eyes, there will be someone to fulfill this ambition for him."
As he spoke, he glanced at Brother Yelvxiu, who gave him a handsome look, and his intention was obvious.
Brother Yelvxiu, Yelvxian returned the greeting solemnly.
Especially Brother Yelvxiu.
Yelu Xianshi is a politician, and he is very transparent and open-minded in this regard. He can accept his identity as a matter of course to realize his political ambitions.
Brother Yelu Xiu is relatively pure. As a soldier who is loyal to the country, although he can feel Luo Youdu's trust and respect for him, he also feels that the emperor of the Central Plains in front of him is indeed more outstanding than Yelu Bishe. Being able to serve under him is really impressive.
My heart beats, but deep down there is something a little unnatural...
Until today, Brother Yelvxiu heard Luo Youdu's evaluation of Yelvxian and truly felt the magnanimity of the Emperor of the Central Plains in front of him.
How did Yelvxian die? Brother Yelvxiu has a clear conscience.
He believed that it was impossible for Luo Youdu not to know, but even so, Yelvxian still qualified for the Khitan royal funeral, and was praised as "loyal to the country, benevolent to the people, virtuous to himself, and righteous to his friends", which made him
People have to obey.
Brother Yelvxiu gave up all his obsessions and said: "Brother Xianning also told me that if I can enter Bianjing in this life, have a glimpse of the Chinese culture, and experience the atmosphere of Yu, this life will be enough. If there is an afterlife, I would like to be born in China.
Do your best to serve Your Majesty."
Luo Youdu suddenly thought of what Yelvxian said when they first met, "Why don't ordinary people not want to live in China for the rest of their lives?"
Yelvxian always planned for the Khitan, but his yearning for Chinese culture was real.
Luo Youdu nodded slightly, turned and left.
Luo Youdu stayed in Linhuang Mansion for more than ten days, doing the final aftermath work. On the Double Ninth Festival, he led his troops back to Beijing and returned to the capital.
The triumphant army and the Khitan nobles embarked on their return journey in a mighty manner.
The first stop on the return journey was Dadingfu, the central capital of Khitan in the past. It is still called Dadingfu now, but it is no longer the central capital of Khitan, but the state capital of Dayu.
As soon as he entered the city, Luo Youdu was enthusiastically cheered by the local people. On the streets were not only Han people, but also Xi people, Khitan and other grassland ethnic groups. They all welcomed Luo Youdu's triumphant victory from the bottom of their hearts.
Originally, the Khitan and the Yu Dynasty were engaged in military competition and obtained capital by squeezing the people's income. The people's lives were not satisfactory, and the city was burned down again.
The people were even more disgusted with Yelu Bishe, but Luo Youdu actively helped put out the fire.
Make judgments based on righteousness.
In addition, Luo Youdu did not harshly impose taxes on the Khitan, but adopted an attitude of treating everyone equally. Compared with the Khitan's original heavy taxes, it was naturally much better.
Of course, the most important thing is that Luo Youdu has swept away the Khitan nobles...
Throughout the ages, this wealth has been in the hands of nobles, and the quality of life of the people depends entirely on the amount of soup.
Luo Youdu wiped out the Khitan nobles, and the land and shops left by the nobles will be reorganized and divided.
This will create opportunities for thousands of people of insight to rise.
These people must have supported Luo Youdu's Yu court.
This situation has already occurred in Dading Prefecture. Both Han farmers and grassland herdsmen now have their own fields, cattle and sheep, and their pastures have also been appropriately allocated.
Merchants and craftsmen are facing a lot of opportunities, and their income status has increased significantly.
Although it had been less than a year since the Dayu court captured Dading Mansion, a new atmosphere had already spread throughout the city.
Regarding Luo Youdu, who had caused all these changes, they naturally welcomed the emperor, their new emperor, who had caused all these changes, with the most enthusiastic attitude.
Luo Youdu waved his hands and responded to the surrounding people while riding a tall horse.
Not far behind Luo Youdu was a luxurious carriage.
Xiao Yilai slightly opened a corner of the carriage and looked out, looking at the enthusiastic people on both sides of the street with a hint of brilliance in his eyes.
There was another person in the carriage who was Xiao Yilai's maid named Qiu Ying.
The little girl secretly looked out from the gap and said: "Second Lady, Your Majesty is so amazing. If there were not soldiers lined up to protect you along the way, the people would have pounced on you. He is so loved, and it is only in the book.
Sage kings like Yao and Shun can be compared."
Xiao Yilai chuckled and said: "That's true!"
Thinking about the contacts in these days, she said: "Your Majesty will be another unparalleled Mingjun after Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu and Tang Zong of Han Dynasty."
She lowered the curtain and continued her sewing.
The tiny silver needle shuttled on the white silk and satin, as flexible as a living thing. The needle was moved quickly and delicately, just like a master craftsman with more than ten years of needlework.
Qiu Ying was fascinated by it and praised: "The second lady's embroidery is so good, only the embroiderers from Jiangnan and Shu can compare with it."
Qiu Ying felt a little ashamed when she spoke. It was she who taught Xiao Yilai his needlework skills, but now her skills are far inferior to that of this young lady of hers.
Qiu Ying is a Han girl who was robbed by the Khitans in her early years and brought to Linhuang Mansion. Due to the pressure of life, she sold herself as a maid to Xiao Yilan.
Qiu Ying learned some needlework skills, but Xiao Yi pretended to be sick and stayed at home. When he had nothing to do, he passed the time by learning needlework from his maid.
This practice lasted more than five years...
She was trapped in a cage all day long and did not have to work for a living. The five years of practice were far longer than the ten years for a normal person. Practice makes perfect, and she developed superb embroidery skills. From a small embroidered handkerchief and pillow towel, to later making
Clothes are all very comfortable.
Xiao Yilaan gently bit off the thread, spread out the clothes he had sewn, made gestures in front of him, and said with a bit of joy in his tone: "How is it?"
Qiu Ying looked shocked, with a bit of hesitation on her face, and said: "The second lady is beautiful, and she looks good in anything she wears, but..." She paused and said softly: "Doesn't this dress look a little unlucky?
?”
The clothes made by Xiao Yilai are made with fine needles and superb craftsmanship. The fabrics are also high-quality silk smuggled from Goryeo, so they cannot be ugly no matter what.
But in Qiu Ying's eyes, although the clothes made by Xiao Yilai are not plain and plain, they are somewhat similar, making people think of them in that way. They can be said to be filial clothes, but they don't have the simplicity of filial piety, so they are essentially different from filial piety clothes.
Xiao Yilai chuckled and said: "No, as long as he likes it."
Dading Mansion Palace.
Luo Youdu met with Ma Dechen and Xing Baopu.
Ma Dechen is the chief historian of Dading Prefecture appointed by Luo Youdu, and Xing Baopu has been promoted to Sima of Dading Prefecture. The two are now the first and second leaders of Dading Prefecture. As for Zhang Yong, he is obsessed with education and is unwilling to serve as an official. He is helping to appease Dading.
After he became a commoner in the government, he continued to teach. However, because of Zhang Yong's merits, his younger brother Zhang Qi got a position as a meritorious officer in the army.
Ma Dechen grew up in Khitan, but when he entered the Central Plains and became a Jinshi, his heart naturally turned to Dayu. He was also accustomed to understanding the customs and culture of Khitan, so he was transferred to Dading Prefecture.
Ma Dechen and Xing Baopu are both good ministers. The former is good at governing, while the latter punishes severely, which is an excellent combination.
The two of them each reported to Luo Youdu the situation in Dading Mansion.
Luo Youdu listened very carefully. Dading Prefecture was the first pilot project of Han-Qidan co-governance. Many policies were a combination of the policies of the Dayu court and the policies of the Khitan, or were newly promulgated and tried systems.
There are inevitably many problems, which need to be found and then solved one by one.
Ma Dechen and Xing Baopu found many problems during the implementation process and reported them one by one.
Luo Youdu wrote them down one by one, and revised them directly if they were urgent. If they were not urgent or serious, he took them to Bianjing for discussion with the officials.
The two stayed from afternoon until dusk before leaving.
Luo Youdu had been busy all afternoon, and his stomach growled with hunger. He was about to pass on the order to have a meal, but he heard news from outside the palace that Xiao Yilai was asking for an audience.
"Let her in!"
Luo Youdu didn't think much and asked Xiao Yilai to come in.
Along the way, he was taken care of by Xiao Yilai.
Luo Youdu led his army on an expedition. As an example, he spent most of his time eating and living with the soldiers in the military camp. At most, he opened a small stove, which was not too much, and only had one or two side dishes.
Now that I have returned in triumph, I am a little less particular.
Xiao Yilai arranged a lot of Khitan delicacies for him along the way, and the taste was not bad.
"I have met Your Majesty!"
Xiao Yilai, dressed in white, walked into the hall lightly.
Luo Youdu saw that Xiao Yilai was wearing an advanced outfit, a white dress that looked like a mourning dress but was not, which completely brought out her sickly beauty, and a hint of surprise flashed under her eyes.