Chapter 94 Chapter Two

After expelling Yelu Ren from the court first, Yelu Yixin can finally monopolize power.Relying on the trust of Emperor Daozong, he ran amok.So, what exactly did Yelu Yixin do?Why is he ranked first in "Biography of Traitors in Liao History"? Yelu Yixin monopolized the power, and the flames scorched the sky.Emperor Daozong not only did not doubt Yelu Yixin, on the contrary he continued to add officials and ranks. According to historical records: "There are troops in the four directions, and they are allowed to do it at a low price. The power is shocking at home and abroad, and there are endless bribes. Recommended, those who are loyal and upright will be reprimanded." ("The Biography of Yelv Yixin in the History of Liao Dynasty") The emperor allowed him to kill first and then play, and entrusted him with all military affairs. the door.As long as flattery and flattery follow him, they will be recommended and promoted, and anyone who does not follow him will be demoted.

Yelu Yixin colluded with the Han Prime Minister Zhang Xiaojie, his son-in-law Xiao Shisan and others to form a party to control the government.Zhang Xiaojie said something like this: "Without a million taels of gold, it is not enough to be a prime minister's family." ("Liao History Zhang Xiaojie Biography") As a prime minister, if your family doesn't have a million taels of gold, what are you doing?This guy must be a big corrupt official, and he is especially good at flattering people.When Emperor Daozong was drinking, he recited two ancient poems casually: "Those who know me say that I am worried, and those who don't know me say what I want." He said: "Peace is here today, why worry Your Majesty? Wealth is everywhere, what can Your Majesty ask for?" ("The History of Liao History Zhang Xiaojie Biography") Every sentence scratches the emperor's itch, so he is very popular with the emperor.Zhang Xiaojie colluded with Yelu Yixin, which is not surprising at all.At that time, there was a proverb circulating in the Liao Dynasty: "It is better to disobey the edict than to disobey the king's white post." Yelu Yixin was named king of Wei).In Youyun Sixteen Prefectures, there was a famous official of the Han nationality who was loyal and upright. Emperor Daozong promoted him to be a political adviser, equivalent to a deputy prime minister. When he was appointed, he encouraged him a few words, saying that you should not be afraid of the prime minister.This man was very honest, and he replied that I am not afraid of Yelv Yixin, and of course I am not afraid of the prime minister.This word reached Yelv Yixin's ears.You are not afraid of me, are you?I will let you know how powerful I am, and I will be demoted from the imperial court immediately, and I will be demoted again and again, and I will die in office.All the loyal and upright ministers in the court were demoted by Yelu Yixin's party, the emperor was fatuous, the treacherous party ruled the government, and the court was full of smoky atmosphere.However, Yelv Yixin still felt that there was one person who was the biggest obstacle to his misconduct and posed a threat to him.

Who is this person?It is Prince Yelujun.According to historical records, the prince "can speak when he is young, is eager to learn, and knows books... At the age of seven, he started hunting and hit two deer in a row. Wind.' Later, I met ten deer, shot them, and got nine. The emperor was happy, and I held a banquet" ("Liao History" Volume 64).When the prince was seven years old, he shot two deer to death one after another when he was hunting.Later, he was asked to hunt. At a young age, he could kill nine out of ten deer. The emperor specially hosted a banquet for him.After the prince grew up, he was well-educated and won the support and appreciation of all the ministers. The ministers pinned their hopes on this enlightened prince.Although the emperor has no way, he will leave one day. He is good at drinking and also likes to fight with tigers. He may leave suddenly one day. After he leaves, he will rely on the crown prince to set things right, so the loyal ministers all stood up. Going to the side of the prince, hoping that one day the chaotic government can be cleared up.

Yelv Yixin felt that the prince was too much of a threat to him. If I didn't get rid of him, he would definitely settle accounts with me after he ascended the throne, so I had to bring him down.