Once in the land of China, there was a race called the Khitan, they were descendants of the ancient Xiongnu, and they had been living in the Liaoze region on the south bank of the Liao River and Huangshui.
From the Northern Wei period, their names began to appear in history. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the Khitan's power gradually expanded.
At that time, there were many wars in the Central Plains, but the northern border was not too threatened. As a result, Yelu Abao took the opportunity to rise up in the Khitan tribe, conquered the Wei privet in the east, took the Turkic homeland in the west, annexed other tribes, and established a new country.
They defeated many enemies, settled their lands, and expanded their borders. The descendants of Yelu Abaoji ruled the Great Liao Kingdom for a total of 209 years and created many glorious histories.
Although we call them "Yidi", their military exploits and political achievements are on a par with the famous generals of the Central Plains. Yelu Gelu was the first famous general of the Great Liao Kingdom, he followed Yelu Abaoji, and has always been his confidant, not only in military terms, but also in politics.
Whether it was the Southern Expedition or the Northern War, he performed well and made outstanding contributions. He worked closely with Yelu Abaoji and became a friend of the monarch and the minister.
He was named the head of the Twenty-One Meritorious Heroes and was known as the "One of Yu Yue's Rename", and died in 918 at the age of 47.
Yelu Wuzhi is the second famous general of the Great Liao Kingdom, he treats kindly, talks with grace, and faces things calmly, which is incomprehensible.
He was good at astronomy and had an in-depth knowledge of the military. He supported Liao Shizong's ascension to the throne in the army, exposed Yelu Lihu's crimes, and reached a crossing agreement.
Later, he also supported Liao Muzong's accession to the throne. When the Northern Song Dynasty besieged the Northern Han Dynasty, Yelu Wu led troops to rescue Taiyuan, so the credit was doubled, and he was honored as Yu Yue.
He has served as five emperors and became the second "Yu Yue Got the Honor" of the Great Liao Kingdom. In 973, he died at the age of 57.
Yelu Longyun, formerly known as Han Derang, was the third famous general of the Great Liao Kingdom.
He was born in Yutian, Hebei Province, and is a descendant of Han Zhigu, the founding father of the Liao State.
He has a thick personality, is very intelligent, and craves fame. He was particularly valued and favored by Empress Dowager Xiao and Xiao Xuan, and Empress Dowager Xiao named him Yelu Longyun.
He was in the position of general in the Great Liao State, invincible, and finally made the Northern Han sign the Tanyuan Alliance. Not only did he excel in military affairs, but he also had outstanding achievements in auxiliary governance.
He was named the Great Prime Minister and was named the King of Jin, a higher position than the Prince. In 1011, he died at the age of 71 during his conquest of Goryeo.
Posthumously presented Shangshu Ling, nicknamed Wenzhong.
Yelu Hugo is the fourth famous general of the Great Liao Kingdom, he is very talented in assisting, outstanding in wisdom and strategy, and ** the enemy is like a god.
He successively defeated the Song army at Gaoliang River, Waqiao Pass, and Qigou Pass, expelling them from the country. He made great achievements and was named the king of Yuezun, and further the king of Song.
Every time he won a victory, he gave credit to other generals, so the soldiers were more than willing to fight for him. He has been through a hundred battles and has never killed an innocent.
His prestige is like that of Zhang Liao during the Three Kingdoms period, and he is a good general who guards the border. He used the fatigue of the Yan people as an excuse to reduce the enslavement, care for the orphans and widows, and he taught the soldiers guarding the border not to invade the Song realm, so the border of the Great Liao State remained peaceful.
In 998, he died. Yelu Xianzhen was the fifth famous general of the Great Liao Kingdom and the grandson of Yelu Gelu.
He is smart and agile and never gets involved in production. Xiao Siwen recommended him to serve as a privy envoy, saying that he had the talent to govern the country, and Jingzong of Daliao valued him very much.
He was responsible for commanding the army in the southwest, rescuing the Northern Han, and serving as the king of the Southern Courtyard, the envoy of the southwest, and the king of the Northern Courtyard. In the Battle of the Gaoliang River, Yelu Xianzhen and Yelu Xiuge defeated the Song army under the attack of the left and right flanks.
During the reign of Liao Shengzong, Yelu Xianzhen served as the privy envoy of the Northern Yuan, conquered the Jurchens, captured more than 100,000 people and more than 200,000 horses, and also seized a large amount of materials.
When the Song army went on a three-way northern expedition, Empress Dowager Xiao personally led a large army to the rescue, and Yelu Xianzhen was appointed as the commander of the Shanxi Road.
He defeated the Song general He Lingtu, pursued the enemy army to Wutai, captured Ulzhou, and beheaded tens of thousands. He was eventually made Taibao and further King of Wei.
He died in 999. The deeds of these famous generals once shone in the years of the Great Liao Kingdom, and their bravery and wisdom made great achievements for the country.
Although their names may not be as well-known as those of the Central Plains, their contributions are indelible to the Great Liao State. Let's applaud these warriors!