Han Shizu

Chapter 1122 The matter of Khitan Goryeo
The situation in the Northwest is complicated and changeable, with many hidden dangers. It may not be optimistic and cause headaches, but fortunately, it is just a corner.For the Han Empire, which was in its infancy and rising, and its national power was far from reaching its peak, it was impossible for it to be full of problems and hidden dangers.

Among the four realms of the Han Dynasty, the Khitan in the north is the most threatening, or can pose a threat to the Han Dynasty.Not only has farming civilization always been wary of and rejected nomadic civilization, but also because of the system of the Liao state, those Han system, Han rituals, and Han officials are the most feared by the nobles and scholar-bureaucrats of the big Han, because it means that Khitan has entered the Central Plains His ambition and cultural foundation are very much hated by people of insight.

The fact is that the ruling class of the Han Dynasty would rather the north be an ignorant and wild nomadic tribe than see a semi-nomadic and semi-feudal dynasty that combines the Han cultural system exist for a long time.

Today's Han Empire is not the same as the Song Dynasty in the same period of the original history, and the attitude and countermeasures towards the strong neighbors in the north are naturally different.The Song Dynasty had no choice but to fight, but the Dahan found an opportunity and went north to seek to destroy the "Liao".

After unifying the whole world, as the only huge and threatening force around the empire, the great Han's attention to the Khitan and Liao Kingdom continued to rise.The exchanges between the two countries have also become more frequent.

As the boss and the second child in East Asia, they border each other and have a long border. It is impossible for Han and Liao to have no communication. Whether it is friendly or malicious, the exchanges between the two sides can be regarded as close.

Especially among the folks, Shanyang and Yanshan, the border market trade has developed to the fourth year of Kaibao, and it is already very prosperous.Don't regard Khitan as a pure barbarian, occupying the northeast and the vast grassland, its products are not barren at all.Cows, horses and alpacas from the grasslands, as well as medicinal fur from the northeast, are very popular in the market in the Central Plains.

The scenes of blood and blood in the battle between the Han and Liao Dynasties are vivid in my mind. The bones of the soldiers of both sides are still exposed in the wild. However, under the complex and contradictory political background, the two countries maintain "friendly" exchanges.

It is also conceivable to say that they are friendly, but it is impossible to be really friendly.There is harmony and tranquility, but there are also times of conflict. It is not uncommon for the Khitans to plunder in the border market. The Han army went north to "search for bandits" from the pass city, and there were also times to "take care" of the Khitan tribe.

It's just that a kind of overall stability is always maintained, and everything is restrained.Moreover, in the third year of Kaibao, the Liao Kingdom sent a clan girl named Yeluling to Tokyo for her cardamom years. For this reason, Emperor Liu also gave a "princess" in return.

It has been more than seven years since the Han and Liao wars. After such a long period of time, the national strength and military strength of the Liao Kingdom have been restored, and recuperation is not just the patent of the Central Plains.

In these seven years, apart from eliminating the rebellion, stabilizing the subjects, and consolidating the rule, the Liao Kingdom has accomplished two major external affairs.

One is to conquer Gaochang in the west and destroy the Uighurs in Xizhou.

However, due to the confrontation with the Black Khan Dynasty for more than a year, and the long-term fighting, the dividends of the war are no longer the same as before, but the troops were wasted. Regarding the Western Regions, there were also differences within the Liao Kingdom.

Some people feel that they have earned enough, and hope to give up the Western Regions, reduce unnecessary losses, and withdraw their troops to the east; The Black Khan Dynasty, which was opposed by Daliao, was annihilated, and it was completely ruled in the Western Regions, taking all its money and livestock.

In this regard, Yelujing, the leader of the Liao Dynasty, was still hesitant and had to hesitate. It would be fine if Heihan was as easy to fight as the Gaochang Uyghur. Therefore, Khitan will never be able to devote too much power to the affairs of the Western Regions.

As for the treasured land of the Western Regions, he was really reluctant to part with it. The wealth from the Western Regions had allowed Yelujing to be extravagant in recent years, even rewarding his courtiers quite generously.

Compared with the Western Expedition, another matter seemed less vigorous.In the winter of the second year of Kaibao in the Great Han Dynasty, when the imperial court was busy suppressing the Wuyue rebellion in the southeast, Yelvjing, the leader of the Liao Dynasty, took Gao Xun who stayed behind in Tokyo as his commander, and sent troops to destroy the Ding'an Kingdom that was entrenched in the back garden.

This small country formed by the survivors of the Bohai Sea, when the Liao Kingdom really made up its mind to annihilate it, it had no ability to resist, and the result was no accident, the city was destroyed and the country was destroyed.

The year before, the nobles of Ding'an had hoped to be able to enclose the Han Dynasty, but due to geographical distance restrictions, the court refused.However, in order to appease him, the big man came forward and invited Goryeo and Ding'an to discuss the matter.

After all, Ding'an was backed by the border of Koryo, so although the country was destroyed, many nobles fled south to the territory of Koryo and accepted the protection of Koryo.Only a few people came from the sea, took refuge in the big man, and were placed in the Denglai area.

These few people are considered lucky, except for the difficult journey, but after arriving in Dahan, their property and life are guaranteed, they have a place to live, they behave well, and they have the opportunity to become naturalized.

Those who were taken in by Goryeo had a miserable life. According to reports, many people were extorted and blackmailed, and they could only be slaves. Obedient people.It is also enslaved, at least Khitan is stronger.

Goryeo's behavior towards the people of Ding'an actually made the court very dissatisfied. The big man took the lead in this matter, but as a result, Goryeo behaved so greedy and unjust, and even slapped the court in the face.

Although there was no outbreak, cracks began to appear in the relationship between Dahan and Goryeo.In particular, the situation behind the Northeast did not develop as expected by the Han monarchs and ministers.

After Koryo took in the Ding'an people, it really offended the Liao army. Gao Xun personally led the army to kowtow to the side, as if he wanted to beat Goryeo. After all, it didn't take much military power to destroy Ding'an.

In this regard, Koryo responded calmly. While increasing troops to strengthen border defenses, they also prepared a large amount of wine, meat and food to reward the Liao army.

In the end, the two countries did not fight, and Goryeo beheaded some of the nobles of Ding'an and gave them to Gao Xun to show their sincerity.Therefore, after showing off their power, the Liao army decisively withdrew and attacked Korea. They had no such plan yet.

After the details of the situation in the Northeast were spread to the Han Dynasty, everyone from the Emperor Liu down was outraged that the Goryeo State had gone too far and acted without considering the feelings of the Han court.

Regarding the matter of Ding'an, Wang Zhao was sent to question him. As a result, Wang Zhao said that the border matter was all arbitrarily asserted by the local generals. He didn't know about it, so he immediately investigated thoroughly.Then, when the Han envoy returned, he brought back a human head, saying that he had punished Ding'an, and this human head was an account to the court.

Such an approach, such a trick, how could it be hidden from the eyes of the great Han monarch and his ministers.What really made Emperor Liu angry was the news from the Northeast that communication between Liao and Goryeo had begun, which greatly touched Emperor Liu's bottom line.

Why make friends with Goryeo and support Wang Zhao is not because you want to use Goryeo's power during the Northern Expedition.As a result, things haven't been done yet, and he has revealed his rebellious nature.

It is not difficult to understand how Goryeo behaved like this. It can only be said that after the Han Dynasty became stronger, it brought too much pressure on neighboring countries.Today, the Han is strong and the Liao is weak. Wang Zhao, king of Korea, is not a fool. Of course he would like to see Liao can withstand the pressure of the big Han, so that he can be the third child in East Asia, and even take advantage of it.

Of course, having good relations with the Liao Kingdom does not mean completely offending the big man, turning against the empire, and still serving respectfully. The envoys continue to pay tribute every year, but it is obviously impossible for the big man to interfere in its military affairs.What Wang Zhao hopes is to be able to have both sides in the Han and Liao Dynasties.

However, Emperor Liu was really annoyed by this. He once threw the tribute from Goryeo to the ground and scolded Wang Zhao, saying that his wings were stiff.However, apart from being angry, there was really nothing he could do about the country of Korea at this time.

There may be some punishment methods, but it really doesn't make much sense to use them. Instead, it will completely push Goryeo to Liao.Emperor Liu, after all, is not an emotional person, let alone anger will affect his thoughts, but he secretly hated Gaoli in his heart.

(End of this chapter)