Han Shizu

Chapter 33 In Tokyo City
Kaifeng, Tokyo, with its back against the canal, stands in the hinterland of the Central Plains.Today's Tokyo, after the construction of the dynasties, has become a first-class hero city, ranking among the world.

Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, due to the over-exploitation of land, the sharp increase of population, and the economic recession in Guanzhong, it gradually lost its status as the national economic center.Especially after the An-Shi Rebellion, it was repeatedly attacked by wars, and the economy of Guanzhong was even more restricted, and the several losses of Chang'an made it slowly lose its political status.

Guanzhong continued to sink, accompanied by the fact that the economic center of gravity did not move eastward or southward, and the political center of gravity continued to move eastward.And Bianjing, with its convenient transportation and prosperous economy, has become the beneficiary of this process.

Chang'an fell, Luoyang fell, and Biandu rose.

Since Zhu Wen usurped Tang Jianliang and established the capital of Bianjing, the status of this city has been rising day by day.Even if there was Tang's move to Luoyang more than ten years later, Shi Jingtang failed to last for two years after he replaced Jin, and he moved the capital to the more prosperous Liangliang again.

Prosperity is the biggest feature of Kaifeng.However, no matter how gorgeous and prosperous it is, it cannot resist the devastation of war.Even after the Khitan people entered Bian, they did not carry out wanton murder and arson, but the fierce looting and endless squeezing still added a bit of sadness to this pearl of the Central Plains.

The mid-spring breeze blew softly over the thick city walls of Kaifeng, but it never dispelled the desolate feeling that was condensed over the city walls.Everywhere in the city, the Khitan people were guarding and patrolling, and on the edge of the parapet, there was a brand new "Liao" flag.

At this time, Tokyo succumbed to the rule of the Liao Emperor Yelu Deguang, and the new "Great Liao Kingdom" ruled the Central Plains people, and it was shaky in the turmoil of chaotic government since its establishment.In the past few days, with the continuous bad news, the Liao Emperor Yelu Deguang, who was enjoying himself in the Bian Palace, has complained more than once: the people of China are too difficult to rule.
Kaifeng is divided into palaces, inner and outer cities, and in the squares, many of the mansions that originally belonged to high-ranking officials and ministers of the Later Jin Dynasty were occupied by Khitan generals and schools.

In the southeast of Miyagi, in the Yili Square next to the main gate, there are all big families, and especially one of the mansions is the most expensive.This was originally the mansion of Jing Yanguang, a minister of the Later Jin Dynasty. After Jing Yanguang died tragically, it was awarded to Zhao Yanshou, the left-behind of Zhongjing, the prime minister, the privy envoy, and the king of Yan, who is now the Great Liao Kingdom.

At this time, Prince Yan's mansion, compared to the quiet and desolate streets and lanes of Kaifeng City, was an image of singing and dancing.In the back hall, there are Jiao'e dancing, graceful gestures, and heartstrings, Yan Wang Zhao Yanshou reclining on the table, his eyes are dazed, Cang Ran's face is full of drunkenness.

Daliao was established, and in Tokyo, people were silent, but as the most "valued" Han minister of Liao Emperor Yelu Deguang, His Royal Highness King Yan did not seem to be in a good mood.In fact, since Yelu Deguang became the emperor and wanted to rule the Central Plains, Zhao Yanshou has been unhappy.

Zhao Yanshou, a native of Zhenzhou, has a young beauty and good looks, and is good at writing history.Like Shi Jingtang, he was the son-in-law of Li Siyuan, Emperor Mingzong of Tang Dynasty, a noble family member of the empire, and he was also a prosperous one in the post-Tang Dynasty, holding great power.His adoptive father, Zhao Dejun, was also highly valued by Li Siyuan. He was the military governor of Lulong at that time, and he lived in Youzhou for more than ten years.To a certain extent, the qualifications and strength of Zhao Dejun and his son were not weaker than that of Shi Jingtang in Hedong.

After Shi Jingtang and the Later Tang court were torn apart and met with swordsmen, Zhao Dejun was also ordered to send troops to attack Hedong.Zhao Dejun, who held the army of Lulong, moved carefully and began to talk about the conditions with the Later Tang court, intending to annex Fan Yanguang's army stationed in Liaozhou, expand its strength, and give Zhao Yanshou a chance to win Zhenzhou Jiedu.

However, the late Tang emperor Li Congke, with a strong personality and uncompromising character, categorically refused, and issued a tough edict to urge the troops.Seeing that the imperial court was disgusting, Zhao Dejun was not happy, and instead wanted to join the Khitans.

At that time, Yelu Deguang was invited by Shi Jingtang to "cede territory and call himself a minister" and had already led his troops south to Jinyang to help fight.Probably under the guidance of Shi Jingtang, Zhao Dejun sent an envoy to Yelu Deguang, who also asked to be established as emperor.

At that time, Shi Jingtang and Yelu Deguang were still a little bit scheming, but the Tang court was actually very strong, and was very tempted by Zhao Dejun's invitation to Yelu Deguang, and had the intention of abandoning Shi Jingtang.It was still Shi Jingtang's confidant Sang Weihan, who went to the Khitan camp and staged a scene of "crying in front of the tent", and analyzed the lover's heart for the Khitan Lord Haosheng, so that Yelu Deguang did not change his ways.

When Shi Jingtang took over the world, Zhao Dejun, his father and son, were in an embarrassing situation and were locked back into Khitan.Zhao Dejun died in desolation, but Zhao Yanshou was reused instead.

Zhao Yanshou is a person with certain talents, beautiful appearance, and good poetry and prose. In Beiting, every poem is often circulated.He was appointed by Yelu Deguang as the Jiedushi of Youzhou, in charge of the affairs of the south, and named King Yan.

Last year, when the Khitan army went south, he worked very hard, because Yelu Deguang has expressed more than once that he wants to rule China with the Han people, and the implied meaning is already obvious.

After the Khitan army entered Bian and destroyed the Jin Dynasty, Zhao Yanshou became more active, and gave Yelu Deguang a lot of "constructive" suggestions for ruling the Central Plains, such as dividing and controlling Jin to surrender soldiers, and pay Hu soldiers to stop them. Plundering, appease the town, it is a pity that Yelu Deguang didn't hear much.

Even so, Zhao Yanshou was still "conscientious and conscientious" in the more than a month that Yelu Deguang entered Bian, just because of the fiery expectation in his heart.

Emperor, Shi Jingtang can do it, why can't Zhao Yanshou do it.

However, it was probably too easy to destroy Jin, and Yelu Deguang also floated away, and finally changed his mind and became the emperor himself, and came to be the lord of this China.Once the long-cherished wish was shattered, Zhao Yanshou's mentality collapsed directly.His mind began to lose his mind, and he asked Li Song, the prime minister of the Later Jin Dynasty, to speak to Yelu Deguang, wanting to seek the position of the prince.

This is the lack of eyesight, Yelu Deguang smiled at this, with a very friendly attitude, and refused.However, in order to appease Zhao Yanshou, a series of resounding titles were given to him, but the real power was completely emptied, and along the way, even the descendants of the Jin army, who were originally under his control, were also deprived.
Today's Zhao Yanshou, in terms of job qualifications, can be regarded as the first Han minister in the Liao Kingdom.However, in fact, it has been completely reduced to a mascot for people to see.

How could Zhao Yanshou not see clearly.Twenty days later, the resentment in his heart has not weakened due to the passage of time, but has become more depressed. Even now, it is difficult for him to be relieved by the beauty of wine and water.

With a crisp sound, the wine glass fell to pieces, and the dancing and music in the hall came to an abrupt end.Zhao Yanshou's drunkenness suddenly woke up, and he stared fiercely: "Continue!"

The sound of the orchestra continued to sound, Mei Niang continued to dance, and Zhao Yanshou took a new cup and handed it to the waiter: "Full of Gu!"

"Yes!" Facing the moody Zhao Yanshou, the waiter was very afraid.

After taking a sip of the yellow soup, the drunkenness on Zhao Yanshou's face deepened, even more depressed.

"Your Majesty!" A figure hurried into the hall, probably an old servant, until Zhao Yanshou.

"What's the matter?" Zhao Yanshou's attention was still on the dancer in the hall, as if he was going to choose one to sleep with tonight.

"There is someone from the palace, His Majesty the Emperor invites you to see him!"

"Emperor? Haha, don't go!" Zhao Yanshou snorted coldly.

Seeing this, the old servant's face showed a hint of anxiety, and he was about to persuade him, but he heard Zhao Yanshou's sad face, and said faintly, "Pure your body with Gu and prepare for court clothes."

　Should be able to change two today
　　
　
(End of this chapter)