After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

The Liao Dynasty (916-1125), also known as the Liao Kingdom and Khitan, was a dynasty in Chinese history founded by the Khitan people. It was also known as the Great Khitan and the Great Fan among the people.

In 907, Liao Taizu Yelü Abaoji became the Khitan Khan. In 916, he began to establish the reign title and the name of the country "Khitan", and set the capital in Shangjing Linhuangfu (now Balin Left Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia).

In 947, Emperor Taizong of Liao, Yelü Deguang, led his army south to the Central Plains, captured Bian Jing (now Kaifeng, Henan), destroyed the Later Jin Dynasty, ascended the throne in Bian Jing and proclaimed himself emperor, changing the country's name to "Da Liao" and the reign title to "Datong".

During the reign of Emperor Shengzong of Liao, Empress Dowager Xiao Chuo and Emperor Shengzong Yelü Longxu, assisted by Han Derang and other Han and Tibetan officials, implemented comprehensive reforms in Khitan society, and the Liao Dynasty entered its heyday.

In the late period of Emperor Xingzong's reign, the Liao Dynasty showed signs of decline; when it came to Emperor Daozong, Yelü Hongji, although the dynasty seemed to be peaceful and prosperous, it was actually fraught with crises.

Yelu Chongyuan, known as the "Grand Uncle" internally, has repeatedly contradicted Yelu Hongji in public. In addition, another powerful traitor, Yelu Yixin, continues to support Yelu Hongji. The conflict between the uncle and nephew is getting deeper and deeper.

Externally, because Yelu Hongji misjudged the progress of the Second Song-Xia War, he was unable to intervene in time, and the reputation of the Liao Kingdom became increasingly low between the Song, Liao and Xia.

In addition, the comprehensive reforms launched by the Song Dynasty have led to rapid growth in national strength, with different changes every day.

As a result, the Liao Kingdom, or Yelu Hongji, faced unprecedented internal and external survival pressures.

In the original time and space, in the ninth year of Qingning, which was the eighth year of Jiayou in the Song Dynasty, Yelu Chongyuan pretended to be sick, hoping to trick Yelu Hongji into visiting him while he was hunting, and then he and his son Yelu Nerugu took the opportunity to assassinate Yelu Hongji and seize the throne.

However, due to the emergence of Han Ming and his subtle influence on the three kingdoms of Song, Liao and Xia, including the blow to Yelu Hongji's reputation, Yelu Chongyuan saw another way to seize the throne.

As a result, the rebellion that was supposed to happen did not happen until the second year of Zhiping.

However, Yelu Hongji has had a lot of worries recently, but the most important one is that the Southern Song Kingdom sent envoys to carry out so-called cultural exchanges.

The spies in the Central Plains had already figured out the changes in the Song Dynasty after the implementation of the new policy, which made Yelu Hongji very nervous, or he was afraid that the Song Dynasty would rise after the reform.

To this end, he even issued a series of decrees to deploy troops on the Song-Liao border within just a few years.

He even personally stayed in Nanjing Xijin Prefecture (Beijing) to seek a military strike against the State of Song.

However, whether it was the former Emperor Renzong, Emperor Fei of Song, or the current Emperor Yingzong, they were all vigilant against this huge empire in the north 24 hours a day throughout the year.

This made Yelu Hongji very passive, and after hearing the news of the comprehensive reforms in the Song Dynasty, he made up his mind to lead his army south to invade the Song Dynasty and deal a blow to the rulers and people of the Song Dynasty.

As a result, before they had time to send troops, Han Ming's letter was directly handed over, putting him and the Liao Kingdom in a difficult position, and they didn't know how to respond.

"Are you sure it's Han Ming, the Marquis of Anyang?!"

Yelu Hongji stood in the pavilion with his hands behind his back, a cold look flashing in his eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty, Han Ming is the first one on the list of signatories of the letter of credence submitted by the border!"

As the head of the Liao Dynasty's intelligence department, Yelu Liang could be said to be Yelu Hongji's "eye in the sky". Nothing in the entire Liao Dynasty could be hidden from him.

Queen Xiao Guanyin, who happened to be accompanying Yelu Hongji to relax and enjoy the scenery, opened her bright eyes and moved her crystal ears to listen to the conversation between the two.

"He's so bold! Does he think that since he's an envoy, I won't dare to kill him?!"

If Yelu Hongji were to ask who he hated the most in recent years, the first person would definitely be Han Ming, whom he had never met.

After all, it was because of Han Ming's various actions that Yelu Hongji's control over Western Xia and suppression of the Song Dynasty became completely futile.

There is even a bit of a polar reversal now. The national strength and military power of the Song Dynasty are increasing dramatically every day, making the surrounding small countries tremble and dare not move.

"The letter sent by the Song court stated that they hoped to conduct military, cultural, and institutional exchanges with the Liao Dynasty."

"After all, the reforms during the reign of Emperor Shengzong brought about rapid progress in the Liao Dynasty, ushering in a period of prosperity. The Song court hopes to learn from this experience and contribute to the next round of reforms."

"At the same time, the Song court wants to discuss this year's annual tribute..."

Yelu Liang held the small notebook and explained the specific situation.

"What a great exchange between the two countries!"

Yelu Hongji was filled with murderous intent. He drew the long sword from his personal guard's waist and swung it out viciously.

Everyone around was frightened by Yelu Hongji's actions and immediately lowered their heads without saying a word.

"A Su, Song Ting is not here to communicate sincerely, they are here to delay time!"

Yelu Hongji stroked the long sword that was shining with cold light, his face changing from gloomy to bright.

"That's what I mean, but the fact that the Song court allowed Han Ming to personally travel north to Liao shows its determination to reform and enrich the country!"

"Therefore, Your Majesty should immediately lead your army south to attack Song and stop the Song people's sinister intentions!"

Yelu Hongji was very moved by Yelu Liang’s words and couldn’t help but think about it.

"What's the current situation with Yelu Chongyuan and Yelu Yixin?"

Although Yelu Hongji wanted to go south now, there were many people in the country who held him back. His own "Crown Prince" and the Northern Court Privy Councilor and Prince Zhao were now at odds with each other.

Yelu Yixin was a royal relative who was promoted by himself, and was the biggest chess piece to check and balance Yelu Chongyuan.

But at present, the fight between the two sides has not been fully exposed, which has become a concern for Yelu Hongji.

If he goes south, there will be a fire in the rear; if he does not go south, the rise of the Song Dynasty is just around the corner.

"Yelü Chongyuan has remained relatively calm. From the ninth year of the Qingning reign to the present (the first year of the Xianxi reign), he seems to have actively avoided direct confrontation with Yelü Yixin."

"Although Yelu Yixin repeatedly provoked him and even divided and demoted most of his men, Yelu Chongyuan remained unmoved."

Yelu Liang’s words made Yelu Hongji frown deeply.

"My Imperial Uncle is becoming more and more patient now."

"It seems we must hurry up. As the saying goes, time waits for no one. The Liao Dynasty cannot sit idly by and watch the Song Dynasty rise!"

"Asu, come closer and listen."

Yelu Hongji called Yelu Liang to his side and whispered something in his ear.

Queen Xiao Guanyin shook her head and smiled helplessly, then picked up the "Jingyuan Poems" on the table and savored them carefully.

After a long time, when she came to her senses, Yelu Liang had already left the back garden, leaving only Yelu Hongji sitting next to her.

"Your Majesty is still worried?"

Although Xiao Guanyin was a queen, she was far inferior to her ancestor Xiao Chuo, also known as Xiao Yanyan (Empress Xiao).

Although she was respected by the people as a virtuous queen, she mostly refrained from interfering in state affairs and let Yelu Hongji manage the harem.

"That Marquis of Anyang is not someone you can easily get along with. His poetry reveals a bit of his character."

Yelu Hongji and his wife were madly in love with Han Ming's poetry, but as opponents, they were also extremely difficult to deal with.

"Your Majesty, why don't you try to win them over? It might not work, but it will put your mind at ease."

Xiao Guanyin said this cautiously.

"Haha, if it's as you said, that would be great."

Yelu Hongji chuckled and then thought for a few seconds.

"What a pity! When his grandfather was sent as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom, the late emperor treated him with great courtesy and tried to recruit him several times, but to no avail."

"Now, this young Han is probably just like his grandfather, a piece of stinky, hard stone!"

Yelu Hongji didn't think about it at all. Although he had never met him, his feeling about Han Ming was so simple. He would never surrender to the Northern Dynasty!

"What a pity! I still long for his poetry. I had hoped we could exchange ideas, but it seems that won't be possible."

Xiao Guanyin expressed her views on Han Ming very frankly, after all, she herself is a poet.

"How about I ask for a few of this young Han Xianggong's masterpieces for you, Queen?"

Yelu Hongji's words made Xiao Guanyin look happy.

"I thank you for your grace."

Yelu Hongji looked at the smiling Xiao Guanyin and couldn't help but whispered, "I hope he won't disappoint me and the Queen, otherwise..."