Chapter 287 The Power of Civilization

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 287 The Power of Civilization

After Yang You and other people from other countries had gone away, they walked up to Zhang Yue with a puzzled expression.

"What is the profound meaning of this move by the Lord?"

Zhang Yue said, "What does Yang You'er think the Han Dynasty is strongest about?"

Yang You said without hesitation, "Army!"

Zhang Yue shook his head, "The strongest thing in the Han Dynasty is civilization and all kinds of arts..."

"Think about our three meals a day...the strong armor on our soldiers...the articles and classics in official studies..."

"These are the strongest things of the Han Dynasty... They are also the key to whether the Han Dynasty can remain strong..."

Hearing this, Yang You said thoughtfully, "Does the prince want to unify all the countries?"

Zhang Yue did not answer directly, but asked, "What does Yang You'er think of the First Emperor?"

Yang You pondered for a while and said, "Although the First Emperor was tyrannical, he also unified all the Xia... If there was no Qin Dynasty, there would be no Han..."

Zhang Yue said, "Cai, then why did our Xia after Qin not divide again like the Spring and Autumn Period, and the Warring States Period?"

Yang You's eyes lit up and he said, "The books are the same as the text... the cars are on the same track..."

A satisfied smile appeared on Zhang Yue's face, "Yes, I think that Emperor Qin's greatest achievement was that his writings and carriages were in the same track... It was because of these that the great Han Dynasty came into being..."

Yang You had already understood at this time, "The purpose of the monarch is to use the civilization, wealth, strength and gentleness of the Han Dynasty... to attract other countries... and ultimately achieve the same effect as the Qin Emperor's letter..."

Zhang Yuedao said, "Yes, but a gentle policy alone is not enough... A gentle policy must be based on strong force..."

The two of them walked as they talked and unknowingly reached the top of the slope.

Zhang Yue pointed at the mountains in the distance with great pride and said, "The reason Emperor Qin was able to keep the same track as his writings and chariots was because he had absolute force... Without the help of Qin soldiers... If he could not sweep away the six kingdoms...

…It’s just empty talk…”

Yang You heard this and said, "No wonder the former emperor used Confucian scholars... but did not allow virtuous writers to hold real power... He was really wise..."

Zhang Yuedao said, "Although the former emperor had various faults, he still deserved to be known as the emperor for eternity..."

Unknowingly, the two of them had fallen far behind the people of other countries.

Zhang Yue looked at Pavilion Chief Xu, who was surrounded by people from all over the world and talking eloquently in the distance, with a smile on his face.

He firmly believes that as long as he follows the path he planned, the Western Region will eventually be like Guandong

At the request of people from various countries, Zhang Yue and his party stayed at Xuanquan Pavilion for three full days before continuing eastward.

Passing through Jiuquan, Zhangye, Wuwei, Jincheng... Everywhere he visited, Zhang Yue would organize people from all over the world to visit.

Along the way, the population became more and more prosperous, and the countries' understanding of the Han Dynasty became clearer.

The attraction of Han civilization to other countries became stronger and stronger.

Especially after entering the Guanzhong area, the real core of the Han Dynasty, it made the people from the accompanying countries feel that they had entered the kingdom of heaven from the wilderness.

The pedestrians coming and going on both sides of the road made people from all the countries accompanying them envious.

The Jingjue envoy couldn't help but ask, "I wonder what the population is in the Guanzhong area?"

When he learned that Guanzhong had a population of five million, he was shocked and speechless.

The people of other countries were not much better, especially the generals of other countries. After careful observation, they suddenly discovered that all the men in Guanzhong were good at fighting.

Relying on his special relationship with Zhang Yue, Yuchi Jia stepped forward to inquire.

"Daduhu, could it be that everyone in Guanzhong is engaged in military affairs?"

Zhang Yue shook his head, and Yuchi Jia took a breath after hearing the words, but when Zhang Yue finished his next sentence, everyone was stunned again.

"Of course not everyone will join the military for a strong man, but training twice a year is indispensable!"

Yuchijia thought about it and asked, "Two trainings a year, but the same as Luntai?"

Zhang Yue shook his head and sighed, "How can Luntai be the same as Guanzhong...it's so different...it can't be compared...it can't be compared!"

Yuchijia and others looked in disbelief, "Are the people in Guanzhong worse than Luntai..."

Zhang Yue said, "Yes...Qin soldiers are the most powerful soldiers in the world, how can they be compared to Luntai..."

People from all the countries were silent when they heard the words, and they all re-judged the Han in their hearts.

All the way east, the closer we get to Chang'an, the better the roads become and the more gorgeous the houses along the way become.

Especially when walking on the Western Road, one of the nine great galloping roads built by Emperor Qin, everyone was shocked when they saw the carriages and horses running fast on the track.

Traveling all the way eastward, every place we passed refreshed the people's understanding of the Han Dynasty.

Zhang Yue and his party finally arrived at Wuling, the core area of ​​Guanzhong.

After some consideration, Zhang Yue decided to enter Chang'an via Maoling this time.

The group passed through a dense forest and entered Maoling County.

Maoling is the tomb of the former emperor and the last mausoleum of the Han Dynasty.

It is now the largest and most populous city in Guanzhong besides Chang'an.

As the newest Ling County, Maoling is not as good as Chang'an, but the gap is not big.

During the lifetime of the former emperor, he twice forcibly moved powerful people from Guandong to Maoling.

Therefore, although Maoling is only a county town, its population has reached 300,000.

Its population size ranks third in the Han Dynasty after Linzi and Chang'an.

The city wall of Maoling County is also extremely majestic and tall.

When they saw Maoling County in the distance, people from all countries thought they had arrived in Chang'an.

"Is Chang'an ahead of you?" people from various countries asked.

Zhang Yue said, "This is not Chang'an, but the tomb of the late emperor..."

When everyone learned that this was just a county, not only the people from the various countries, but also Zhang Yue's personal guards were stunned.

Because Zhang Yue and his party were large in number and had as many as five hundred armored cavalry, they were naturally very eye-catching.

When we were still more than ten miles away from Maoling County, we were blocked by a man leading an army.

"Is General Zhengxi here?" the visitor asked.

Zhang Yue got out of a four-wheeled carriage in the convoy and smiled when he saw the person coming.

This person can be regarded as an acquaintance, it is Bingji who has just served as General Commander Shi.

"General Commander Shi Bingji has met Marquis Yunyang?"

Bingji rode on his horse and cupped his hands at Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "It turns out to be Bing Changshi. Why is Bing Changshi here?"

Bingji said, "I am here to greet the princes on the orders of the princes of Chang'an..."

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Lao Bing has such a long history..."

Under the leadership of Bingji, Zhang Yue and his party continued to move forward and soon arrived at Maoling County.

According to convention, the army was not allowed to enter the city, so the accompanying cavalry was placed in a military camp outside the city.

After Zhang Yue and others presented the documents, they entered the county seat accompanied by Bingji.

People from various countries felt dazzled after entering the city.

Everything they saw and heard was so novel that people from all over the world never wanted to return.

"I wish I could be born into the Han family!"

One of the envoys sighed, and this move actually attracted everyone's approval.

After everyone entered the post house and settled down, people from all over the world asked for permission to go out for sightseeing.

After Zhang Yue and Bingji discussed it, they readily agreed to everyone's request.

"Gentlemen, please do not violate the laws of the Han Dynasty..."
Chapter completed!