Great Zhou Empire: Kill Zhao Kuangyin at the beginning

Chapter 525: Cave Fairy Song (Special thanks to book friend 2022…6725 for the monthly ticket!)

After July of the 41st year of Kaixi, Chai Zongxun quickly dispatched the Wude Division and the Imperial Guards to the newly acquired territories in the central, eastern and southern parts of the Maya continent to guide the local people in electing and establishing the "Local Worthies Bureau" in order to establish the Local Worthies Bureau in all prefectures of the Maya continent before he led his troops back home.

The Liao and Mayan people had never heard of the Local Worthies Bureau. After listening to the explanations from the Wude Bureau and the imperial guards for several days, they still didn't quite understand it.

Fortunately, the Han immigrants from the mainland of the Great Zhou were already familiar with the process of establishing the Local Worthies Bureau. Under the demonstration of many Han people, the Liao and Mayan people in various states followed suit. Only then did they gradually understand the election process and cast their first vote in their lives.

On August 12, the 41st year of Kaixi, Zhang Ning's 5th Corps of the Longxiang Army and Cao Kefan's 10th Corps took over the garrison with the four subsequent Longxiang Army Corps and rushed back to Xinshangjing.

Also escorted along were the Liao emperor, Yelu Longxu, and other royal officials.

In the afternoon, Chai Zongxun summoned them to the main hall in the front yard of the temporary residence.

After the greeting, Chai Zongxun saw that Yelu Longxu was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a rather sturdy build, and his face vaguely resembled that of Concubine Shu, Yelu and Gudian.

Chai Zongxun said:

"Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and today I unexpectedly meet the son of an old friend!"

Yelu Longxu said:
"I disobeyed the orders of my mother and Your Majesty and led troops to fight against Zhou. I shall be punished by death!"

Chai Zongxun smiled and said:
"Emperor Jingzong of Liao traveled thousands of miles to establish the Maya empire. As Jingzong's successor, it is only natural for you to not give up your ancestors' legacy. For the sake of Concubine Shu, I will not blame you.

Yelu Longxu, I confer upon you the title of "Duke of Dongshan", with a fief of 8,000 households, and you will serve as the ministers and nobles of the Liao Dynasty. In a few days you will return to Bianliang with me, along with the ministers and nobles of the Liao Dynasty.

Your mother has been waiting for you in the new residence in Beijing for a long time. Go and see her now.

I will host a banquet for you tomorrow afternoon."

Yelu Longxu was overjoyed. He thought that he and Yelu Xizhen and others had raised an army to fight against Zhou. Even though his aunt Yelu and Gudian were the favorite concubines of the Zhou emperor, it was a favor that they could save their lives. He did not expect that the Zhou emperor would actually confer the title of Duke on him with a fief of 8,000 households.

After expressing his gratitude, Yelu Longxu left the hall and, led by the eunuchs and imperial guards, went to the residence where Xiao Chuo was temporarily residing.

In order to appease the more than two million Liao people in the Maya continent, Chai Zongxun issued an edict on the same day to posthumously confer the title of "Duke Wuyi" on Yelu Xizhen and allowed the people to build a temple in the Maya state capital to worship him.

The Liao people were moved and admired Yelu Xizhen's loyalty to the Liao country, and felt even more sorry for his suicide after being defeated in the battle. When they heard that the Zhou Emperor posthumously conferred the title of "Duke Wuyi" on him and built a temple to worship him, they were very happy.

The incense of "Wuyigong Temple" became increasingly prosperous. Decades later, Yelu Xizhen was worshipped as a local god by the people of the Mayan continent, and was in charge of brotherhood, alliance and cooperation.

If anyone swears an oath in front of the statue of "Wu Yi Gong" and breaks his promise, the retribution will be very effective, and the incense will be burned for a long time.

When Xiao Chuo and her son met, they both shed tears.

Xiao Chuo said:
"My son, you and I have done our best for the Liao Dynasty. Now that we have been forgiven by the Emperor of Zhou and have been granted the title of Duke, you should behave yourself and be a citizen of Zhou from now on!
The Zhou Emperor is a benevolent and righteous ruler who treats the Liao people well, so we have nothing to regret."

Yelu Longxu cried:

"I didn't listen to my mother and raised an army to fight against the Zhou emperor. I lost more than 100,000 lives in vain. I feel so ashamed of the people!
In the future, I hope to do more for the people to make up for it.”

Xiao Chuo sighed:

"Xu'er is a young man, so he is naturally full of fighting spirit. He raised an army to save the Liao Dynasty. I can't blame you for that. The fact that Emperor Zhou treated my mother and me and the Liao people so well has a lot to do with his love for your aunt.

At the banquet tomorrow, Xuer, remember to thank your aunt."

On August 13, Emperor Chai Zongxun of the Great Zhou Dynasty temporarily stayed in the main hall of the front yard of Shangjing and hosted a banquet to entertain Xiao Chuo, Yelu Longxu and his mother and son, as well as dozens of Liao officials and nobles.

Chai Zongxun attended the event with Consort Yi Zhou Nuying, Consort Shu Yelu He Gudian, Princess Consort Difa, and "Prince Ya" Chai Jijun.

After the banquet began, wine and food were served in a continuous stream, and dozens of dancers and acrobatic troupes from the Han, Liao and Mayan ethnic groups took turns performing in the hall.

Chai Zongxun was in a very good mood when he thought that the Mayan continent had been completely pacified and he would be returning home soon. He raised his glass repeatedly and invited everyone to drink with him.

Chai Zongxun smiled and said:
"Since I fought against Emperor Jingzong of Liao thirty years ago, we have been close friends even though we have never met.

If the ruler is not a tyrant, what he seeks is for the people to live and work in peace and contentment and for the country to be strong.

Today, the Han people, Liao people and Maya people live in harmony and build a beautiful homeland together. It can be said that the three ethnic groups are inseparable. "

Yelu Hegudian smiled and told the story of Chai Zongxun's "Emperor's Wrath" in the "Zhe Yuxun" city, and the massacre of the Jurchen Wanyan and other tribes, saying:
“Your Majesty is indeed much kinder to us Liao people.

My sister-in-law and nephew have been away from Shangjing, the ancestral home of the Liao royal family, for many years, and they must miss it very much. This time they are returning to Beijing with Your Majesty, and when they pass by Shangjing, they can pay homage to their ancestors' tombs.

My brother can also move his coffin to the ancestral mausoleum this time."

When Yelu Hegudian and Yelu Xian's father, Emperor Shizong of Liao, Yelu Ruan, was assassinated by treacherous officials, Yelu Xian was only 4 years old and Yelu Hegudian was still an infant.

Yelu Xian took care of his younger siblings, including Yelu and Gudian, until they grew up. As the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father, so naturally the two had a deep relationship.

Yelu Xian ascended the throne after the "Sleeping King" Yelu Jing. At that time, the Liao Dynasty's government was in chaos and the country's power was declining.

After Yelu Xian ascended the throne, he cut down on redundant officials, reduced the burden on the people, reopened the system of redressing grievances, and promoted industry and commerce. He was also a wise ruler. It was a pity that he met his opponent, Chai Zongxun, the "unique emperor of all ages".

Now that Yelu Xian is dead, moving his burial back to the ancestral cemetery of the Liao royal family has become a matter of great importance to Yelu Hegudian and Xiao Chuo mother and son.

Xiao Chuo said:
"Your Majesty is right. When Jingzong was alive, he often dreamed of his ancestors' mausoleums and cried bitterly. This time, we are returning to the country with Your Majesty, and we can finally move Jingzong's burial to the ancestral tombs."

Zhou Nuying sighed:
"I heard that Emperor Jingzong of Liao was also good at poetry. It's a pity that he died young, otherwise he would have been highly valued by Your Majesty. After returning to the country, he could also sing with the elegant scholars such as Duke Li."

Chai Zongxun was full of enthusiasm and said:
"I have been competing with Emperor Jingzong of Liao for decades, and I am afraid we are each other's most familiar opponents.

Today is the beautiful day when the three tribes come under the unification of our Great Zhou. I write a poem to commemorate it. "

Chai Zongxun put down his wine glass and slowly began to chant:
"Dongxiange Maya Unification

Flying beams press against the water, and rainbow shadows clear the water at dawn. The fishing village in Juli is half covered with tobacco. From the past to the present, things have changed, but in the world, only the mountains and rivers remain unchanged.

Rain scarf and wind cap, who in the world knows me, I have crossed the sky with a sword. Pressing the jade dragon, the hissing continues, the moon is cold and the waves are chilly, I am going home, the house in the forest is unlocked. I recognize the cloud screen and smoke barrier as my home, let the moss on the ground be not swept every year.

(End of this chapter)