Chapter 41 Section 3 Conspiracy of Consort

Because the Khitan Dynasty gave too much power to the clan kings, there was a possibility of clan rebellion.Not long after Liao Shizong began to enjoy the life of an emperor, the first rebel jumped out. He was not only a great hero who supported Liao Shizong, but also had a very unusual relationship with Liao Shizong.So, who is this fearsome rebel? Who was the first to jump out and plot rebellion?It was Xiao Han, the son-in-law who supported the establishment of Sejong and made great contributions.In the Liao Dynasty, the surname of the son-in-law was Xiao, the father-in-law was Xiao, the queen was Xiao, and the concubines were Xiao. Marriages were usually played by the Xiao family and the Yelu family.Xiao Han is the nephew of Empress Dowager Shulu, and Empress Dowager Shulu is the mother of Yelu Shi, and he married Yelu Shi's daughter.Now he wants to be emperor too.

When the Empress Dowager Shulu confronted Sejong across Huangshui, Xiao Han was the first to question, you are my nephew, why did you rebel?Why don't you follow me?Why seek to establish Sejong?Xiao Han replied straightforwardly: "My mother is innocent, and the queen mother killed her, so I can't regret it." ("Liao History Xiao Han Biography") Back then, when you killed people to gain power, my mother was forced to accompany the late emperor. I will never forget this hatred .Therefore, the Empress Dowager Shulu hated Xiao Han the most.He made great contributions to seeking to establish Emperor Sejong.However, as soon as Sejong succeeded to the throne, he was the first to jump out.Emperor Sejong trusted him so much that he married all the princesses to him.In this way, he can't tell the seniority of the emperor. He was originally the emperor's uncle, but now he has become the emperor's uncle and son-in-law.I don't know if this princess is the emperor's sister or the emperor's daughter. The historical records don't say, maybe she is the emperor's uncle and brother-in-law.Just one year after Sejong succeeded to the throne, Xiao Han colluded with several other Yelu to rebel.Fortunately, Yelu Yazhi had predicted his intention and informed Shizong.When Emperor Sejong heard that Xiao Han had rebelled, he quickly acted first.But Sejong is very nostalgic, Xiao Han is the first to establish himself, and his uncle and brother-in-law may also be a son-in-law, so he is lenient to him, but he is not so polite to others. Yelu who were instigated by Xiao Han were all killed.

The stubborn character of the Khitan nation is fully reflected in these rebels.You rebelled, the emperor missed the past, did not kill you, you go back to burn high incense, go to Amitabha.No, he didn't do that. Instead, he was seriously summing up the lessons learned.Why did my rebellion fail?Because I didn't find a strong backer.This time he not only rebelled against himself, but also called his princess wife.The couple are planning together at home, what kind of person can be a backer?First, you have to have enough prestige, and the whole world can gather to respond when this person raises his arms; second, you have to have real power, with big enough arms and big enough fists.If we rely on such a person, great things can be accomplished.When the couple add up, who is the right one?Ming Wang Yelu Anduan.

As we mentioned earlier, An Duan is the younger brother of the Emperor Taizu. He was a professional rebel who was indispensable in each of the three younger brothers' rebellions that Taizu put down.This person has rebellious genes, and he has rebellious bones in the back of his head. He gets excited whenever he sees a rebellion. Decades have passed, he is getting older and stronger, and he still has a deep affection for rebellion.The younger brother of Emperor Taejo and the uncle of Emperor Sejong, he definitely deserves enough.In addition, after Emperor Sejong succeeded to the throne, he rewarded these Yelus, with An Duan at the top.This is my uncle, if he agrees to my throne, won't my throne be stable?So let An Duan take charge of the original Dongdan country.An Duan not only has enough wealth and hope, but also has a territory, an army, and contacts, and has everything that one expects to find, which best meets Xiao Han's needs.Xiao Han dragged this person into the water, intending to rebel together.This matter was planned very confidentially. I thought it would be a big deal. After summing up so many years of experience and lessons, I finally had a chance to stand out. Unexpectedly, Sejong caught it again.Xiao Han sighed deeply, why is life so hard!Why was Sejong caught again this time?The reason is that someone informs.Who told the secret?An Duan's son, Chagao, sold his father.In terms of seniority, he was also Shizong's uncle. He was named King Taining at that time, and he reported his father and Xiao Han.This time, Sejong was no longer soft-hearted, imprisoned the princess, and executed Xiao Han.