辽兴宗民族关系思想初探

A Discussion of LIAO Xing-zong's Thought Concerning Ethnic Relations

辽兴宗的民族关系思想是在结合儒家思想、契丹传统习俗和当时形势的基础上形成的。辽兴宗的崇儒思想有利于巩固辽朝封建制度,抵制了契丹贵族保守势力的反扑。虽然辽兴宗挑起关南之争,迫使宋仁宗增加岁币,但他也很重视与北宋的友好关系。为遏制西夏势力扩张,辽兴宗发动多次战争,最终迫使西夏求和。辽兴宗不甘心被视为"夷狄",努力提升辽朝的正统地位。他的正统思想摒弃了传统的华夷之辩,成为中华一体思想的萌芽。

LIAO Xing-zong had to deal with the complex ethnic relations both at home and abroad,and his thought of ethnic relations are abundant.As the maturity of his Confucian-based thought,Khitan noble conservatives developed.Making use of the war between the Northern Song Dynasty and Xi Xia,LIAO Xing-zong forced Song Renzong to increase the annual tribute.Indeed,he valued the friendly relations between the two countries.In order to curb the expansion of Xi Xia,LIAO Xing-zong launched wars and forced Xi Xia to compromise.LIAO Xing-zong was not willing to be regarded as ＂barbarians＂,committed to improving the legitimacy of the Liao Dynasty.His idea went beyond the traditional Chinese concept,which was ＂One China＂ thinking.