Chapter 303: The Warring States Period
Spring began in March of the fifth year of Taichu.
Three years after Zhao Changqing decided to become a Zen ruler in Changliu Mountain, Wei State ushered in great changes.
That is to move the capital.
The new capital of Wei State, Luoyang, which took nearly six years to build, will be announced to be completed today.
As for Chang'an Imperial City, they are also preparing to move the capital. It is expected that around mid-April, all system organizations in Chang'an will be moved to Luoyang.
This move of the capital was hailed by later generations as the beginning of the Wei Kingdom's Zhuolu world.
In the Imperial Garden of Chang'an Palace.
Zhao Changqing was walking with the two brothers Zhao Changlin.
The former said to the latter: "Changle and the eldest sister do not plan to move to the new capital for the time being. They are accustomed to living in Chang'an, so I will not force them to do anything. I will leave them here as your companions."
OK."
Originally, Zhao Changge wanted to leave the temple and go to the world, but Zhao Changqing asked him to come back. He said that he still needed her help, so she stayed.
She did not follow Zhao Changqing to Xindu, which was actually his intention.
Leaving one person here to check and balance Zhao Changlin is, in the end, a good thing.
Otherwise, if the prince has been in this position for a long time, he will always have random thoughts when he feels free.
In order to prevent brothers from killing each other happening to him again, Zhao Changqing decided to use some methods.
After hearing the emperor's words, Zhao Changlin smiled knowingly and said, "Your Majesty, who is busy with everything, is still thinking of me. I am really grateful to you."
Zhao Changqing nodded and said: "When I move the capital this time, the six ministries and the cabinet will naturally go with me, but I will still select a good team for you to stay in Chang'an from the officials of the six ministries and the scholars.
If so, even if something unexpected happens in Luoyang in the future, you will still be in charge of the overall situation here in Chang'an."
Zhao Changlin was flattered. This was simply the emperor's intention to divide the world equally with him!
There are still six ministries and cabinet teams left in Chang'an, which is equivalent to a small court. This is a great honor!
Zhao Changlin stabilized his mind, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid I won't be able to shoulder this important task. I hope your Majesty will take back his life!"
The risk factor of taking this job is too high. Just imagine, the small court in Chang'an is under my own management. Over time, can I avoid being suspicious by His Majesty the Emperor?
This is absolutely necessary.
Finally, the relationship between the brothers became more harmonious.
A few days ago, he asked Zhao Changqing to resign, saying that he could no longer be the prince or the Prince of Changlin.
But Zhao Changqing rejected it.
How could a dignified nobleman of the royal family, the biological son of Emperor Renzong, and his own brother not be a prince?
If this spreads out, what will happen?
Zhao Changqing is not afraid of infamy, nor is he afraid of people all over the world talking about him and saying what he did to his brothers.
But he is afraid of being embarrassed!
It was also from this time on that Zhao Changqing's feelings for this brother rose from ordinary to favorable.
After the emperor sternly rejected his resignation, he never dared to talk about the throne again.
Zhao Changqing looked at his ninth brother, and inexplicably felt that he was cute sometimes, and said: "After I move the capital, I will definitely conduct conquests on various countries. Some accidents will inevitably happen along the way. With you in Chang'an, I can feel at ease.
How is the establishment of Changlin Army now?"
Zhao Changlin said: "Your Majesty, the construction of the Changlin Army is currently in progress. I have specifically consulted Duke Zhao and Prime Minister Zhuge on this matter. The establishment of the Changlin Army is temporarily set at about 300,000, excluding medical, baggage, food and grass.
Wait, there will be approximately 200,000 soldiers ready to fight."
Zhao Changqing nodded after hearing this and said: "When your 300,000-strong army is completed, the entire Wei State will have 1.3 million conventional troops. Excluding the 300,000-strong army left in Jin State,
I have a million-strong army, and when the time is right, I will personally lead a million-strong army to defeat the Chu Kingdom."
For a time, Zhao Changqing became extremely ambitious.
There is an aura of who dares to rule the roost and who is the only one in the world.
Zhao Changlin said: "My brother, I will be here first. I wish your majesty a successful victory."
Zhao Changqing smiled and said: "Actually, when I captured the capital, you took the greatest credit, and I also heard from Prime Minister Zhuge that you are proficient in the art of war, and in terms of military skills, you are not inferior to Xiao Yuming and Chen Qingzhi. But you know, I
Why haven't you been reused over the years?"
Zhao Changlin said in confusion: "Your Majesty, please give me a signal."
At this moment, his heart began to beat rapidly and he seemed to be having palpitations.
Zhao Changqing said earnestly: "When the Chu army came to the city, I was still the eldest prince. That day you came to me and said that you were proficient in the art of thick black, do you still remember?"
Zhao Changlin said with trembling fear: "My brother naturally remembers this matter. If I had not made this decision, I would have regretted it to death by now. Thank you for my brother, I chose to follow your majesty to make contributions."
Zhao Changqing smiled and whispered softly in Zhao Changlin's ear: "You said a person who is proficient in the art of thick black, do I dare to use it?"
Zhao Changlin was horrified when he heard these words. He was shocked. He was stunned for a moment and found that His Majesty the Emperor had walked away. He immediately knelt on the ground, clasped his fists with both hands, and shouted: "Your Majesty!"
Then he couldn't even kneel down.
I don’t know when Zhao Changqing started to change.
He is no longer the man who did everything for the sake of mediocrity.
He is no longer the impulsive young man he once was.
He is no longer the emperor who would kill people just because of a few words.
Now Zhao Changqing is a little more patient, chengfu, and decisive than before.
In other words, he grew.
He is completely integrated into this world.
Completely adapted to his new identity - Emperor of Wei!
In mid-March, the Wei Emperor began to move.
All civil and military officials are extremely busy.
Zhao Changqing warned them: "The diplomatic files and various ancient books in recent years must be preserved as undamaged as possible."
As people grow up, they always like to do things for the sake of future generations.
On the way to move the capital, there was a section of the journey where Zhao Changqing deliberately sat in Mi Yue's royal chariot.
Watching her put the two children to sleep, an inexplicable feeling of happiness came to Zhao Changqing's heart.
In front of him, Mi Yue didn't dare to say anything or make any move, for fear of getting tired of him.
Zhao Changqing looked at her and whispered: "I have found out what happened to Chu Hong. It was my carelessness that caused him to fake his death and escape from the capital. It has nothing to do with you."
Hearing His Majesty's voice, Mi Yue dared to speak: "It would be great if Your Majesty could find out. Mi Yue feels very guilty about the death of General Cao."
Both of them spoke in very low voices, fearing that they might accidentally wake up the two sleeping children.
Zhao Changqing added: "I came to see you today because I want you to understand that you must recognize your identity now. You are the noble concubine of the Wei Kingdom and my woman. You will spend the rest of your life in the Wei Kingdom.
And Chu State is just your past, do you understand?"
Mi Yue nodded and said, "I understand."
Zhao Changqing nodded and said: "I will lead an army to attack Chu in the near future. You'd better be prepared."
Mi Yue bit her lip and remained silent again.
Zhao Changqing looked at his child, smiled, and got out of Mi Yue's chariot.
However, as soon as he came out, he saw Zhuge Liang waiting outside the chariot with an anxious look on his face.
Zhao Changqing asked him: "Why are you so panicked?"
Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty, there has been a change in the Kingdom of Jin!"
Early March.
The generals of the Jin State supported their own troops in Wanzhou, Yunzhou and other places of the Jin State and established a new country. The country was named "Duan" and the Yuan Dynasty was changed to Jian'an.
This general's name is Changsun Ye.
He is the leader of Shang Tianhong's direct troops.
He inherited most of Shang Tianhong's heritage, and after lying dormant for several years, he finally showed his fangs.
At the same time, Northern Liang King Xu Laizi died a few days after he proclaimed himself emperor.
His son Xu Fengyun inherited the throne of Beiliang, and after burying the King of Beiliang in a grand ceremony, he also declared himself emperor.
The founding name is "Liang".
At this point, the three families were divided into Jin.
Changsunye, Xu Fengyun and the former Jin Dynasty royal family.
From then on, the world changed from the era of five kingdoms competing for hegemony to the era of seven heroes competing for the throne.
Wei, Chu, Jin, Duan, Liang, Tang and Song.
This is the Seven Kingdoms.
After the three families were divided into Jin, the national power of Jin could never return to its former state.
The Wei State also began to gradually replace the Jin State.
I believe that it won’t be long before we reach an era of chaos among heroes. In that era, the world will be filled with chaos every moment.
However, Wei's dominance of the five countries only lasted for three years before it was no longer recognized by other countries.
The world is turbulent, and it is no longer an era to show off one's strength with the achievements of the past.
In this era, as long as everyone seizes the opportunity, he will become a hero.
Chapter completed!