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When it comes to the glorious history of the Northern Song Dynasty, people often think of the complicated love and resentment story between them and the Liao Dynasty, which has also become a favorite "story".
In the ancient history of our country, the rise of the Liao Dynasty can be called a miracle, because they did not rely on the abundance and strength of the Central Plains, but independently established a feudal dynasty, which can be said to be a difficult move.
Where did the Khitans go after the fall of the Liao Dynasty? What are their names known today? Perhaps many people are not quite sure about this.
History of Khitan
Have you noticed that in the history of our country, most feudal dynasties were founded by the Han people, but few were founded by ethnic minorities.
One important reason is that the Central Plains has always been occupied by Han people.
I'm afraid someone will ask at this time: "What kind of connection exists between the Central Plains and the establishment of the state?"
This question is quite important. Imagine that there are so many attractive and rich places to choose from. Would you like to go to the desert and sandstorm ravaged areas in the north? I don't think anyone will.
It is precisely for this reason that the Central Plains has become a gathering place for most talents.
In building a country, we may ignore some good conditions, but we must not ignore a large number of talents. This is an essential element. What is its importance?
The normal operation of the country can not be separated from a large number of talents, which can be described as an engine without oil.
The increasing number of talents in the Central Plains has led to the shortage of talents in the northern part of the Great Wall, which has hindered the aspirations of all ethnic groups outside the Great Wall to achieve national independence.
It was not until the Western Jin Dynasty that the nomadic ethnic groups outside the Great Wall successfully entered the Central Plains and established their own country.
After several centuries of continuous development, the nomadic people outside the Great Wall were expelled from the Central Plains, and then the Sui and Tang dynasties rose one after another.
The name of Khitan gradually came to the fore during the transition from the Five Hu Luanhua to the Sui and Tang dynasties. It is said that they originated from the Xianbei nationality and split up.
Some people think that the origin of the Khitans may be the Huns, but the exact statement is not clear.
Both in the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, they tried to send troops to eliminate this emerging nomadic nation. However, even a brave emperor like Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty could not completely eradicate this emerging nation.
At the end of the Tang Dynasty, there was a proverb that said, "Survivors will have good luck after experiencing great difficulties." The Khitans finally ushered in a turning point at this moment.
The late Tang Dynasty was indeed a turbulent time! The continuous wars have made people's lives uneasy.
The unrest in the Central Plains has made many residents leave their homes. What is their destination? The vast area beyond the Great Wall.
The Central Plains was in turmoil. Yelu Abaoji realized that the vast area beyond the Great Wall offered a chance to survive, so he decided to seize this opportunity.
Instead of harboring hostility towards the Han people, Yelu Abaoji incorporated them into his own tribe and gave them preferential treatment.
As time went by, people gradually heard that there was such a peaceful place outside the Great Wall. Therefore, many Han people from the Central Plains flocked here, laying a solid human foundation for the establishment of the Liao Dynasty.
With the increase of the number of Han people, talents have been greatly supplemented, just like adding lubricating oil to the running engine.
A Baoji later created a city outside the Great Wall, which belonged not only to him but also to the Han people. This is the first real city established by nomads outside the Great Wall for thousands of years.
With the gradual increase of talents, the first feudal dynasty outside the Great Wall, the Liao Dynasty, was finally born, which is an important milestone in the history of nomads!
At this moment, the continuous disputes between nomads and Han people for thousands of years showed a short integration.
A Baoji realized the importance of the Han people, so after establishing the Liao Dynasty, he actively selected many Han people and generously accepted the people of the Central Plains. Once he tasted such a sweet taste, he could no longer restrain his impulse.
Although an independent country has been successfully established, the Khitans have not stopped to meet their ambition, which has been passed down from generation to generation, to rule the Central Plains, so the Liao Dynasty decided to launch a military attack on the Central Plains.
Under the continuous pressure of the Liao Dynasty, they finally won the precious place of their hearts Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, which can be called the hub of the Central Plains.
Contradictions between Song and Liao
Only the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun stand erect. It is very difficult for nomads to invade the Central Plains, because this barrier is really insurmountable.
This means that the acquisition of Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures will undoubtedly make things worse for the Liao Dynasty.
We should not forget that Shi Jingtang was the criminal who handed over the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun to the Liao Dynasty in history.
Perhaps at that time, people did not realize that Shi Jingtang actually indirectly became one of the culprits of the collapse of the Northern Song Dynasty.
After Zhao Kuangyin established the Northern Song Dynasty, his next important task was to recover the lost territory of the sixteen states of Yanyun. If this territory cannot be recaptured, the people of the Central Plains will not be able to enjoy a peaceful life.
During the reign of Zhao Kuangyin, it was a pity that he could not regain this precious land.
As the party that controls the sixteen states of Yanyun, Daliao occupies a dominant position because the gap between the two sides is not very wide.
After the death of Zhao Kuangyin, his younger brother Zhao Guangyi became the second emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty. Although he is not a fatuous king, his rule is still quite absurd.
Zhao Guangyi knew the strategic value of the sixteen states of Yanyun, so he sent troops to fight many times, but it was always difficult to conquer. In view of this, he decided to lead 300000 troops to fight in person.
Although Zhao Guangyi's determination is commendable and he has the belief of "no break, no stand", this battle was not as excellent as expected, but directly shaped the future direction of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Three hundred thousand elite troops are not rare. They have fought with Zhao Kuangyin in the world. Each of them is a strictly trained soldier, and their combat effectiveness is extremely strong.
If we can fight with all our strength, the chances of victory are still considerable.
Liao knew the seriousness of the situation, so they sent their famous general Yeliuxige.
At that time, Jerushuego was not a famous general, so many people had reservations about his participation in the war. However, the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty placed high hopes on him, and it was proved afterwards that Yeliuxiu did not live up to this expectation.
It is said that the strength of the Liao Army was not huge at that time, only 30000 well-trained elite cavalry.
Yelyshugo decided to adopt surprise tactics to reverse this huge number disadvantage by surprise.
Under the circumstances at that time, the strategy of surprise was considered to be the best choice, so in the middle of the night, Jericho led the army to set out.
