As soon as he heard the word "Jie Feng", Yelu Yujian immediately panicked. On top of Liangshan, he had already gained three pounds due to the hospitality. How could he bear it if he made the same mistake again after entering Juye City? How embarrassing!
Yelu Yu saw that such a high-spirited and upright person, who regarded food and drink as nothing, would not be able to survive for a day if he fell into the officialdom of later generations. Those people's servants who were forced to keep their mouths shut by high pressure would have to eat him alive.
Yeluyu, who had escaped the disaster due to the mismatch of the times, saw that he was not blessed amidst the blessings. He shouted and complained to Ximen Qing: "My lord, I am here to represent the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty to declare the credentials of your country." ——If you just indulge in wine pools and meat forests, you may miss important events!"
Ximen Qing smiled and said: "The envoy is exaggerating - it's just home-cooked food, why do you talk like that? Come on, envoy, follow me into the city."
Yelu Yu, who opposed extravagance and waste, saw that he could not cover the sky with one hand, so he had no choice but to obey and follow Ximen Qing to the city. Along the way, he thought to himself: "What is Ximen Qing's plan? The two countries have established an alliance and a good relationship." , what a big event is this? Just like the Chanyuan Alliance, a hundred years of national destiny are all in this meeting - but Ximen Qing seems not to take this big event to heart. Is it because I am big? Having suffered a huge defeat at the hands of the Jurchens before the Liao Dynasty, did you underestimate me, the Liao Dynasty?"
Thinking of the narrow place, Yeluyu looked sideways, dissatisfied.
Entering Juye City, although this city was once the seat of a state, there was no Honglu Temple specially designed to receive people from far away, so Yelu Yujian and his party had to be sent directly to the former prefect's Yamen. There were many of them there. People were waiting here. Except for Kan Yue, whom Yelu Yujian knew, Ximen Qing introduced them one by one. They were both civil and military, and they were all pillars of the Chinese Federation. Yelu Yujian suddenly felt a little hopeful: " With such a lineup, or after drinking and eating, they will talk about business? Why do corrupt officials in the Central Plains like to talk about things after they are full of wine and food?"
After the introduction, everyone bowed to each other for a long time and returned to their seats. Ximen Qing gave an order, and they immediately opened the tortoiseshell banquet, served hibiscus, the soup was full of peach blossoms, and the wine was full of golden waves. They started to eat and drink with public funds in a grand manner. Under Ximen Qing's instruction, everyone The officials came to propose a toast to Yelu Yujian one after another. Unfortunately, Yelu Yujian was a hero from the North and was very good at drinking. Although there were many people drinking wine, they could not take advantage of him at all.
It's just that this wine made me sad. Although it didn't turn into tears of lovesickness, it still stirred things up in my stomach. And Yeluyu saw that the turmoil in his heart that he wanted to do business but couldn't get it was a hundred times better than the feeling of wine.
After three rounds of wine, Ximen Qing said with a smile: "It's not a good banquet with wine but no songs - let's ask the envoy to enjoy a few Qing songs, but how does it compare with the flavor of Liao?"
Yeluyu didn't even bother to take a look at the group of female musicians who came up. No matter how lustful he was, when faced with this diplomatic dilemma, how could he still have the romantic interest to pursue laughter?
However, as soon as the lead singer opened her mouth amidst the melodious music of silk and bamboo, Yeluyu couldn't help but feel his heart tremble. It turned out that what the singer was singing was——
"Don't complain and block the dark red dust, don't hurt the troubled people and be afraid of the barbarians. It's better to block the path of evil and choose virtuous ministers. You must lie down on the salary and taste the courage to inspire the brave men to sacrifice their lives. You can head towards the north of the Qing desert and sleep on the clouds of swallows at night."
After singing the song, Ximen Qing clapped and cheered, smiled and said to Yeluyu: "The messenger has learned a lesson - what is this song like?"
Yelu Yujian was still in a state of shock and inertia, unable to say coherent words for a moment. Ximen Qing smiled, clapped softly, the sound of the strings suddenly changed, and the singer before the banquet sang again -
"When the prime minister comes to court, his swords are ringing, and thousands of officials look sideways in silence. He brings in foreign troubles and complains. He brings disaster to loyal ministers and his punishment is unclear. Relatives live side by side in the vassal position, and private animals hide in private houses and are surrounded by minions and soldiers. Poor past generations. The Emperor of Qin still looks towards the palace to see peace."
Yeluyu's expression changed even more when he heard this - the profound meaning contained in this song is not enough to be explained to outsiders!
After these two oratorios were sung, someone at the banquet was heard cheering loudly. Yeluyu looked at him with cold eyes and recognized that the red-faced man was Kan Wanlin, the permanent member of the House of Commons of the Chinese Federation, and heard Kan Wanlin shout: "This song is so good." It's really good - not only the singing is good, the lyrics are also well written! Could it be Brother Siquan's own handwriting?"
But I, Wan Lin, am a rough man and I can’t understand a word of it, but I don’t know what is being sung.”
When Yeluyu heard this, he snorted coldly in his heart: "These despicable men have no knowledge and skills, and they are very knowledgeable. It really makes people laugh!"
But I heard Ximen Qing say: "Brother Wan Lin, what virtue and ability do I have to write such wonderful words? These two poems were both composed by Xiao Sesu, the concubine of Daliao today. Among them are unique What a profound meaning!”
Kan Wanlin perked up after hearing this and asked, "But I don't know what the profound meaning is?"
Ximen Qing glanced at Yelu Yujian and said with a smile: "Brother Wan Lin doesn't know something. In recent years, there has been a great treacherous official in the Liao Kingdom, named Xiao Fengxian. His two sisters are the queen and the concubine. Brothers fight against sisters. , gained the favor and trust of the Lord of Liao, and served as the privy envoy of Beiyuan, one person below ten thousand people, and was promoted to the title of Prince of Lanling County."
Kan Wanlin spit out all the wine in his mouth with a "pop" sound, coughed and said: "Prince Lanling?! How can such a handsome and brave man allow a traitor like Xiao Fengxian to be placed alongside him?"
Ximen Qing said: "There is no way. If people say they are tied, they will be tied. Where is the room for your protest? A few years ago, in 1112, which was the second year of Tianqing in the Liao Kingdom, the Emperor of the Liao Kingdom came to the Tongjiang River to fish. , at the beginning of the fish feast, according to the old practice, anyone who gave birth to a female true chief within a thousand miles had to go to the palace to see him. At the first fish feast, the emperor of Liao ordered the chiefs of all ethnic groups to sing and dance in order to entertain them. When it was Wanyan Aguda's turn, he just looked up. After the banquet, the Emperor of Liao said to Xiao Fengxian, "I didn't expect this Aguda to be so domineering! Just find an excuse to kill him." Xiao Fengxian also I don't know if he received black money or something, but he had a kind heart, saying that Aguda was just a rough man who didn't know etiquette and justice, and he had no big fault. Killing him would hurt the hearts of all the tribes. If he really had different intentions, What could the tiny Jurchen tribe do? The Liao emperor obeyed Xiao Feng's advice, and the matter was over. Unexpectedly, the rebellion continued, and Wanyan Aguda finally rebelled against the Liao, and now became the Liao Dynasty. The country’s most serious concern!”
Kan Wanlin slapped the table and shouted: "Xiao Fengxian is very similar to Cai Jingtongguan of the Song Dynasty!"
At this time, Kan Yue said with a smile: "Brother, you are less knowledgeable. Although they are both traitors, Xiao Fengxian is just a jester who does not understand the way of governing the country and can only destroy the country and ruin the family. He is not as talented as Cai Jing. You are right. But he exalted him!"
Ximen Qing also smiled and said: "As Brother Letian said, everyone knows Xiao Fengxian's true identity except the Emperor of Liao who was deceived. That's why Concubine Wen composed the first poem she just sung, "
"A Satirical Remonstrance Song", hoping that the Emperor of Liao would change his mind after listening to it, but it's a pity that the pretty features were made for a blind man to see."
Yeluyu saw that Ximen Qing's words contained a hint of disrespect for the Lord of Liao. Although he and Xiao Fengxian were of different origins, his emperor still wanted to protect him, so he interjected: "My emperor Tianzuo is the most holy.
It is clear that it was just a moment of inattention, and it was blinded by floating clouds. Please bear with the words of the head of state!"
Ximen Qing nodded: "The messenger is loyal and can sweep away the floating clouds that block the sun - but unfortunately the clouds are too thick and cannot be swept away. Concubine Wen saw that the Emperor of Liao did not listen to the advice in her poems and still ignored the government affairs.
The three brothers Xiao Fengxian still controlled the government and did not want to resist the Jin policy.
, on the contrary, some ministers who advocated resistance to the Jin Dynasty were demoted from the court, which made the Liao Dynasty in danger. He was inexplicably sad and angry, so he took advantage of Zhao Gao of the Qin Dynasty to gain power, and finally destroyed Qin, and wrote an "Ode to the Epic" - which is just now
The second song is sung - a satire on Xiao Fengxian."
Everyone said "Oh": "That's it!" Yelu Yujian sighed deeply and lowered his head. With the state of Daliao in such a state, he, the envoy, had no luster on his face.
Ximen Qing added: "Concubine Wen is a wise lady with a blue heart, and the meaning in the poem is clever. The 'prime minister' in the second poem "Ode to the Epic" alludes to Xiao Fengxian, the treacherous minister of the Northern Court, while the 'King of Qin' refers to the sword.
Xiao Fengxian wanted to ascend to the throne of Liao Kingdom
The nephew of Qin King Yelv Ding - please think about it, back then Zhao Gao promoted Qin II Hu Hai to the throne, and the Qin Kingdom died because of it. Now if the traitor Xiao Fengxian makes Qin King Yelv Ding the emperor, completely controlling the affairs of Liao, Liao will
How is the country doing?"
Everyone in the audience was in an uproar when they heard this, and when Yelu Yu saw it, it was like thunder striking his head.
Since the Khitan people are a nomadic people, people know their mother but not their father. Influenced by matriarchal politics, the Khan's wife (queen) has certain political power, which results in the state power being divided between the royal family (Khan family) and descendants.
The situation under control. The distribution of power is that the royal family holds the power of the emperor (be the emperor), the descendants hold the power of the queen (be the queen), and the queen's father and brother are in charge of the prime minister of the Northern Palace.
(the second most powerful person under the emperor and above all officials). For example, when the Liao Taizu Yelu Abaoji founded the country, he held the imperial power, and the Queen Shulu Ping family held the power of the queen. The two prime ministers of the Northern Prefecture - Xiao Bilu and Xiao
Aguzhi was both the brother of Queen Shuluping. Empress Xiao Wen of Emperor Taizong Yelv Deguang was the daughter of Xiao Dilu, and Queen Xiao Sagezhi of Emperor Shizong Yelvwan was the daughter of Xiao Aguzhi, etc.
With the passage of time, the struggle for succession power in the Liao Dynasty gradually became fierce. The two competing parties were the uncle's eldest father's family (that is, Xiao Dilu's clan) and the state's uncle's young father's family (that is, Xiao Aguzhi's clan).
The emperor of the Liao Kingdom tried his best to consolidate his imperial power.
At this time, Emperor Yelu Yanxi's concubine Xiao Sesu was a member of the uncle's eldest father's room, while Queen Xiao Duolilan, Yuan's concubine Xiao Guige and Xiao Fengxian were all members of the uncle's eldest father's room, and there was one on each side.
The struggle for power between King Yelu Ao of Jin and King Yelu Ding of Qin once again opened a tragic prelude.
Therefore, Yelu Yujian, as the think tank of Concubine Wen's helpless side, came south and tried to recruit Ximen Qing for help. Today, he saw Ximen Qing singing at a banquet and having a clear understanding of the situation in the Liao Kingdom. How could he not be frightened? This is exactly:
The envoys should not ask for Zong Han Xin, the head of state is the ovary. But I don’t know what will happen next. Let’s hear the explanation next time.