【At that time, Emperor Tianzuo of the Liao Dynasty, Yelü Yanxi, was still out hunting deer. Upon hearing that Aguda had risen in rebellion, he thought it was just a small Jurchen rebellion and did not take it seriously. Therefore, he resolutely ignored the opposition of his minister Xiao Taosuwo and ordered Xiao Sian to lead the Northern Army to suppress it. 】
【However, Xiao Sian's troops were too small, less than 7,000, and were easily defeated by Aguda. After this battle, the Jurchen army grew to 10,000 strong, greatly increasing its strength! 】
【After this, the Jurchen army launched attacks everywhere, capturing cities and territories, unstoppable. In August of the fifth year of Tianqing in Liao, Aguda, taking advantage of the Liao army's unpreparedness, crossed the Hunhe River and personally led a campaign against Huanglong Mansion. After besieging the city and attacking reinforcements, in September, the defending general, Yelü Ning, abandoned the city and fled. Aguda occupied Huanglong Mansion.】
【Upon hearing this, Yelü Yanxi was shocked and began to take Aguda seriously. He then led a large army of Khitan and Han soldiers, numbering over 100,000, claiming 700,000, to attack Jin.】
【The two armies faced each other near the city of Darugu. The Liao army was powerful, and the Jin generals were afraid. Aguda wept in front of the army, successfully boosting their morale. Although the Liao army was numerous, its composition was complex, and they were a ragtag bunch. 】
【Before the two armies clashed, Yelü Yanxi withdrew his army due to the rebellion of Yelü Zhangnu within the country. Aguda seized the opportunity, pursued relentlessly, and decisively defeated the Liao army of 700,000, capturing countless weapons, wealth, cattle, and sheep. After this battle, the Liao Dynasty had no more power to fight back, and the Jin Dynasty continued to expand. 】
【Afterwards, the Jin army pressed forward relentlessly, and the Liao army had little power to retaliate. In the sixth year, they lost Tokyo; in the seventh year, they lost Chunzhou and broke through Shangjing. From then on, a vast expanse of territory in the north of the Liao Dynasty was occupied by Aguda. 】
【At this time, problems arose within the Liao Dynasty. Yelü Yudu, the deputy commander of the Liao army, intended to depose Yelü Yanxi and establish his son, Prince Jin, as emperor. After the plot was exposed, Yelü Yudu surrendered to the Jin Dynasty. Aguda realized the weakness of the Liao Dynasty and boldly marched south. 】
【In the second year of Bao Da of Liao, the Jin army captured Zhongjing and then Zhezhou. Yelü Yanxi was terrified and fled in panic. He even lost the imperial jade seal in the Sanggan River. At this time, the Liao Dynasty was in chaos. 】
【The Liao ministers believed that Yelü Yanxi was either dead or besieged, so they established Yelü Chun as emperor in Nanjing. Soon after, Yelü Chun died of illness, and Yanjing of Liao fell. They then established Prince Qin, Yelü Ding, as emperor. In the same year, in November, Juyongguan fell, and in December, Nanjing of Liao was captured.】
【During this period, Yelü Yanxi kept fleeing westward, escaping to the desert. He endured hunger and thirst, with no water or food. In February, he was caught by the Jin general Wanyan Lou Shi and sent to Shangjing in August. He was demoted to Hai Bin Wang and died shortly after.】
【With this, the Liao Dynasty perished. From the founding of the country by Liao Taizu Yelü Abaoji to the demise of Emperor Tianzuo, the dynasty lasted 210 years. 】
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Looking at the words on the golden list, the monarchs and ministers of all dynasties were stunned!
Zhao Kuangyin was so surprised that he stood up, his face changing color, his fists clenched:
“What? The Liao Dynasty is gone? The Liao Dynasty is actually gone?”
All the ministers present were deeply shocked!
This Jin Dynasty is so powerful? In just a few years, it destroyed the invincible Liao Dynasty?
You must know that this Liao Dynasty had been confronting the Song Dynasty for nearly a hundred years!
If the Jin Dynasty is so powerful, how can the Song Dynasty resist?
Thinking of this, the faces of Zhao Kuangyin and his ministers turned pale, and they began to worry in their hearts.
At the same time, the monarchs and ministers of other dimensions also looked at each other, their brows furrowed.
In the dimension of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty, outside the Xianyang Palace.
“This Wanyan Aguda is truly formidable!”
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes, his whole body radiating killing intent.
After a thousand years, a foreign dynasty has such powerful combat strength, truly extraordinary!
Moreover, observing the process of the Jin Dynasty conquering Liao, it is similar to the process of the Qin Dynasty conquering the Six Kingdoms of Shandong, swift and decisive, like cutting through butter, unstoppable!
In the face of such a powerful dynasty, can the Song Dynasty withstand it?
At this time, the monarchs and ministers of the Qin Dynasty couldn't help but ask themselves this question!
After all, the Song Dynasty couldn't even win against the Liao Dynasty. Now they are facing such a powerful Jin Dynasty. Just thinking about it is terrifying!
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In the dimension of Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, outside the Weiyang Palace.
“Oh? Two hundred and ten years? The Liao Dynasty lasted that long?”
Liu Bang widened his eyes, incredulous.
“So what? Didn't the Jin Dynasty destroy it in a few years?”
“To me, the Liao Dynasty was a weakling, just bullying the Song Dynasty!”
Fan Kui chuckled and said disapprovingly.
Liu Bang chuckled, glanced at Fan Kui, and nodded slightly:
“That’s true…”
Unexpectedly, the foreign dynasties of later generations actually lasted so long!
You know, before the Han Dynasty, no foreign dynasty had such power!
This made Liu Bang think of Modun Chanyu of the Xiongnu. Aguda is so powerful. If the current Han Dynasty encountered him, would they be able to fight?
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At the same time, Sima Yan and his ministers of the Jin Dynasty were silent.
This Jin Dynasty is too fierce!
What would the current Jin Dynasty do if they encountered them?
After shock came relief. Fortunately, the Jin Dynasty didn’t encounter such an enemy. Otherwise, it would be difficult to deal with!
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In the dimension of the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, outside the Daming Palace.
“Xuancheng, what do you think of this Wanyan Aguda?”
Li Shimin asked, frowning.
“Your Majesty, I believe it’s not so much the strength of the Jin Dynasty, but rather the incompetence of Emperor Tianzuo of the Liao Dynasty that caused the Liao Dynasty to weaken!”
Wei Zheng bowed and said righteously.
“Oh?”
Li Shimin raised his eyebrows. Everyone else saw the Jin Dynasty’s decisive victory, but Wei Zheng saw the weakness of the Liao Dynasty?
“Your Majesty, please see, the golden list says that when Aguda rose in rebellion, his troops numbered less than 10,000. This was the perfect time to gather a large army and wipe them out. However, the foolish Emperor Tianzuo underestimated the threat and missed the opportunity!”
“Then, he personally led 700,000 troops to attack Jin. Though numerous, they were a ragtag bunch. Moreover, due to domestic rebellions, he hastily withdrew his army. As a monarch, he fled in panic. With such a ruler, how could his soldiers be loyal?”
“Furthermore, whether it’s Yelü Yudu later, or Yelü Chun and Yelü Ding in Nanjing, it all shows that Emperor Tianzuo had lost the hearts of the Liao people. With such internal turmoil, how can he be anything but a tyrant?”
“Such a demise is a matter of fate!”
After hearing this, everyone agreed and nodded, even Li Shimin was convinced.
“Hahaha! Xuancheng is right. Rather than fearing the enemy’s strength, it’s better to strengthen ourselves. If Emperor Tianzuo had been a wise ruler, the Liao Dynasty would not have perished so quickly!”
“So, in Xuancheng’s eyes, what about the Song Dynasty?”
He finally circled back to the core issue.
A slight smile appeared at the corner of Wei Zheng’s mouth. He frowned, sighed, and after a long pause, said:
“If I’m not mistaken, the demise of the Song Dynasty will be even more disgraceful than that of the Liao Dynasty!”
As soon as these words were uttered, everyone present gasped in horror, their faces grim…
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