Xiao Fengxian

Timeline

1. 1101–1111Supreme Capital Linhuang Prefecture · ChifengAfter Emperor Tianzuo ascended the throne, because his sister Xiao Guige was favored, Xiao Fengxian gradually gained trust, rising to Privy Councilor of the Northern Bureau and created Prince of Lanling. Outwardly generous but inwardly jealous and petty, he and sycophants like Yelu Asi controlled court politics, making him a key imperial in-law of the late Liao's disorderly rule.
2. 1112–1115Huntong River (First Fish Banquet) · JilinAt the First Fish Banquet in the second year of Tianqing, Wanyan Aguda refused to dance, and Emperor Tianzuo wished to kill him; Xiao Fengxian dissuaded him, saying 'What can he do?' In the fourth year of Tianqing, at the Battle of Chuhedian, his brother Xiao Sixian was defeated; Xiao Fengxian memorialized to pardon the routed officers, and the defeat went unpunished, causing military discipline to collapse.
3. 1116–1120Central Capital Dading Prefecture · ChifengDuring the Tianqing era the Liao army suffered repeated defeats, yet Xiao Fengxian continued to monopolize power. Emperor Tianzuo wrongfully killed Consort Wen, while the Prince of Jin Aoluwo survived. Fearing the Prince of Jin's succession would threaten his nephew Prince of Qin Yelu Ding, Xiao Fengxian repeatedly slandered him. Early in the Baoda era he further accused Yelu Yudu of intending to install the Prince of Jin, and urged the emperor to order the Prince of Jin's death; officials inside and out all wept, and the people's hearts further scattered.