kvmb Chapter 902: The Fall of Liao
Chapter 902: The Fall of Liao
“If there is any obstacle on this Eagle Road, which affects the passage of Liao envoys or delays the transportation of tribute, the Jurchen chieftain will be held accountable.
With the connivance of the imperial court, officials and profiteers on the northeastern border of the Liao Dynasty often went to the market to force the purchase of products from various tribes at low prices. They had no choice but to sell them, as that was blatant robbery.
This has long left hatred in the hearts of the Jurchen tribal people.
In fact, this kind of thing happened in many dynasties. "The people did not dare to resist at all, because if they did, they would die.
Wanyan Aguda said with some discomfort, "That's right, those Liao people are too bullying and don't even treat us as human beings."
Many people in front of the sky curtain were also extremely sad, because they had been like this before.
Those corrupt officials don't treat them as human beings at all, and there are too many things like forced buying and selling.
This kind of situation has become much less common now, because with the emergence of barrage, those corrupt officials have restrained themselves.
If they don’t restrain themselves, they will die. The people will post comments to let those in power know, and they will catch them all.
You can't let your whole family be harmed just for this little bit of profit.
"Don't be angry, Senior Aguda. It's not worth it to ruin your health," Li Wu advised when he saw Wanyan Aguda was angry again. However, this matter was indeed infuriating.
"In 1112 AD, Emperor Tianzuo came to the Shengnuzhen area to hunt and fish as he did in previous years, and held a grand first fish banquet.
During the event, he ordered the Jurchen chiefs to dance in turn to liven up the atmosphere.
When it was your turn, Senior Aguda, you flatly refused in front of Emperor Tianzuo.
No matter how others persuade you, you just refuse to dance.
Emperor Tianzuo could tolerate this, but he certainly couldn't. He wanted to kill you, Senior Aguda, on the spot.
Although he wanted to, Emperor Tianzuo couldn't say that. Not to mention whose territory it was, if he really killed you, it would be unconscionable.
And because of this, Senior Aguda, you became a hero of the Jurchens.
In 1113 AD, the leader of the Shengjurchen alliance, Uyasu, died, and you, Aguda, naturally became the supreme leader of the alliance, called Dubojilie.
In 1114 AD, you, Senior Aguda, gathered of your followers in Liaohui City and formally launched an uprising against the Liao Dynasty.
When they marched into Ningjiang Prefecture, the Liao soldiers were caught off guard and were completely routed. The senior general Yelu Xieshi was also shot dead by a single arrow by you, Senior Aguda, on the battlefield.
After taking Ningjiang Prefecture, you, Senior Aguda, defeated the Liao army, which was said to have a hundred thousand soldiers, at Chuhedian.
In this battle, not only the Liao deputy governor Xiao Tabuduye and several Liao generals including Cui Gongyi, Yelu Fuliu, and Xiao Geshi were killed.
The surrendered Liao army was also incorporated by you, Senior Aguda, further expanding the strength of the Jurchen army.
After the great victory at Chuhedian, the Jurchen army became stronger and had a higher prestige. It is recorded in history that 'Taizu's army defeated the founding king of Liao here', which laid the foundation for the establishment of the Jin Dynasty.
Senior Aguda, your actions caught the Liao Kingdom off guard, and they had no time to react, and they were defeated repeatedly," Li Wu praised.
"That's right. The Liao Kingdom was not a powerful country to begin with. It is normal for it to be defeated by me, Aguda." Wanyan Aguda had no good feelings towards the Liao Kingdom at all, only resentment.
Thinking back to the beginning, he was asked to dance for Emperor Tianzuo. He couldn't stand that humiliation. Who did they think he was? Just a thing for people to entertain themselves?
"Senior Aguda is very good," Yongzheng couldn't help but admire.
Wanyan Aguda still has a few minutes to feel proud.
The ancestors in front of the sky curtain also admired Wanyan Aguda. Although he was a foreigner, he was not a powerful figure.
They all admired this strong and capable person, regardless of whether he was an alien or not. They couldn't have any objection to him just because he was an alien.
"Afterwards, Senior Aguda, you successively captured the important cities of Binzhou and Xianzhou.
On the first day of the first lunar month of the following year, that is, in 1115 AD, you, Aguda, announced the establishment of a country and proclaimed yourself emperor, naming it Jin and the reign title Shouguo.
After the establishment of the Jin Dynasty, you, Senior Aguda, abolished the original system of tribal alliance leaders.
Implement the 'Meng'an Mouke System' which is more suitable for conquest and plunder.
Three hundred households formed a mouke, and ten moukes formed a meng'an. They led the army in wartime and farmed in peacetime. This management system that integrated administration, military and production enabled the Jin army to grow rapidly.
"The old Liao Taizu Yelu Abaoji said: If the Jurchens are less than 10,000, they are invincible. This has come true in you, Senior Aguda."
"Hahaha, that's absolutely right. I wonder if Emperor Taizu of Liao will regret saying that," Wanyan Aguda laughed again.
Suddenly there was a loud thunder outside, and few people were scared, but many ancestors in front of the sky were scared.
"Hahaha, the thunder struck just in time," Wanyan Aguda laughed again.
Li Wu was silent. She felt that Aguda's laughter was much more frightening than Lei's. It was too bold. When several people talked, it sounded like they were quarreling.
The sound was deafening.
Yelu Abaoji in front of the sky curtain was so angry that he said, "Wanyan Aguda, good, very good."
Liao and Jin were really going to fight to the death, and there was a Song Dynasty watching the show nearby, which made them very unhappy.
"Then I will continue. After that, the Jin army was unstoppable and conquered half of the Liao Dynasty.
In 1120 AD, you, Aguda, organized the Jin army to march towards Shangjing, Liao, and ordered Liao envoy Xi Nilie and Song envoy Zhao Liangsi to follow.
The Jin army arrived at the capital city, and you, Senior Aguda, personally supervised the battle.
The attack was launched in the morning, and before noon, Shangjing City was captured.
Tabuye, the Liao garrison commander in Shangjing, surrendered.
Emperor Tianzuo fled to Liaoxijing in a panic.
Under your leadership, Senior Aguda, the Jin army returned victoriously.
In the same year, you, Aguda, signed the "Maritime Alliance" with the Song Dynasty, agreeing that the Jin and Song dynasties would attack the Liao Dynasty together.
Later, the Liao Dynasty was quickly destroyed by the attacks from the Song and Jin armies from the north and south.
In 1123 AD, the Jin army swept away all the gold, silk, nobles, craftsmen, and civilians in Yan area.
Afterwards, Senior Aguda, in accordance with the conditions agreed upon with the Song Dynasty, divided the six states of Yanjing to the Song Dynasty.
You died of illness on your way back to Shangjing with your troops at the age of 56.
Senior Aguda, your deeds have been told," Li Wu said, raising his glass, "Let us toast to Senior Aguda."
After hearing about his own deeds, Wanyan Aguda nodded with satisfaction. He was quite satisfied with the result. He had already fulfilled his dream, which was to destroy Liao.
Kublai Khan and Yongzheng also raised their glasses, and the four of them drank together.
After listening to Wanyan Aguda's deeds, the ancestors in front of the sky curtain had different opinions of him.
The people who disliked Aguda the most were naturally the Song Dynasty. It was absolutely impossible for the people of the Song Dynasty to like the Jin people. Even if they ignored Wanyan Aguda's affairs, they hated the Jin Dynasty because it was founded by him.
Li Wu put down his wine glass and said, "Now let me tell you about your achievements, Senior Aguda. After all, you are the founder of Jin Dynasty and the emperor, so your achievements must be mentioned."
Wanyan Aguda nodded. He knew this. The immortal had also talked about the merits and faults of emperors from later generations who had come before. The same was true for Emperor Taizu of Song. He was also an emperor, so naturally he had to do the same.