The Liao Kingdom had nine emperors and lived for 210 years. The queens came from the Xiao family for generations. In the early years of Khitan's founding, the political power was in turmoil. Three sisters from descendant families married into three branches of the royal family respectively. They were forced to fight against each other for the sake of their lover's country and political ideals.
Xiao Yanyan was born into a descendant family, and Han Derang, a Han Chinese, was originally attracted to her childhood sweetheart, but she was attracted by the prince Yelvxian. After a coup, the prince Yelvxian succeeded to the throne, and at the same time, the noble concubine Xiao Yanyan was welcomed into the palace.
After Xiao Yanyan entered the palace, Liao Jingzong Yelu Xian taught her how to use power to rule a country, and the virtuous minister Han Derang helped her become a Ming Dynasty emperor and empress. Xiao Yanyan actively promoted the Han system and established a 120-year peace between Song and Liao. Under the rule of Xiao Yanyan, the Khitan went from resurgence to prosperity!
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The book is very rich in content and tells true historical stories.
The book is very rich in content and tells true historical stories.