Although as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, powerful states such as Wu and Yue were established south of the Yangtze River, for a long time Hehuai and Guanshan were the core places of dynasty rule. Farming, production, culture and even human reproduction were far away.
beyond the south.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms were established, and Sun Wu established his base in Jiangdong. Later, the Five Hus invaded the south and the Central Plains was lost. Millions of people followed the Jin Dynasty southward, which not only filled the population south of the Yangtze River, but also brought more advanced farming and technology to the south.
Water conservancy technology, large-scale land reclamation from lakes, water conservancy construction, Jianghuai and other places have really developed.
When the Dai Viet Dynasty was established, Guan and Shaanxi experienced long-term wars and the previous dynasty's extensive deforestation, destruction of vegetation, serious soil erosion, and increasingly harsh climate, so they had to settle in Bianliang in the middle reaches of the Yellow River. At that time, farming developed in the south and the population multiplied.
It has surpassed the traditional Central Plains regions such as Hehuai, Guan and Shaanxi.
Before the fall of Bianliang, Huainan East Road, Huainan West Road, Jiangnan East Road, Jiangnan West Road and Liangzhe Road were already among the best in terms of population size, grain and silk and cotton output, and even the number of people who passed the imperial examinations in previous years, and were basically formed.
The pattern of "wealth in the southeast" and "army in the northwest".
Jianye Fucheng, where Jiangdong Luye is located, can also be said to be the epitome of wealth and wealth in the southeast.
After the city was built and moved to the capital, it was not expanded yet. Previously, it was restricted by the imperial regulations. The size of the city was comparable to that of Xiangyang and Taiyuan, but the prosperity of the commercial port was not comparable to that of Xiangyang and Taiyuan.
A long section of the official road outside Xinzheng Gate in the west city of Jianye is also paved with stones. There are many restaurants and restaurants on both sides, and there are even more row upon row of residential buildings.
Qian Zerui was ordered to go to Xinzheng Gate to welcome Xu Huai into the city. In addition to being accompanied by a set of ceremonial guards, chariots and horses, he also mobilized government soldiers to clean the streets. However, both sides were crowded with crowds of people watching the excitement, wearing rich costumes.
Entering the city from Xinzheng Gate, the pavilions and pavilions along the streets are even more tidy, and the prosperity of the markets may be slightly less than that of Bianliang before the fall of Japan.
Inside Xinzheng Gate in Xicheng City, both sides of the long stone street were also crowded with onlookers.
"This is Marquis Jingsheng. I thought he was tall and thick, but I didn't expect that he is so young and so brave..."
"Yes, you are really young. I heard that I haven't gotten married yet. I don't know whose daughter will be lucky enough to marry into a noble family..."
"You said that Marquis Jingsheng is not only taller, has two eyes, one nose, but also has no head and six arms. How can he kill Hu Gouzi and make him cry for father and mother?"
"Didn't you see these powerful soldiers behind Marquis Jingsheng, each of them looking ferocious, as if they want to eat people? Besides, Hu Gouzi is not much better than us, why can't we kill them and make them cry?
mother?"
Although no one in the imperial court likes to publicize the achievements of Chushan, this does not prevent a series of almost legendary achievements such as the thousands-mile attack on Taiyuan and the sneak attack on Bianliang from being spread in the streets and alleys; they are even exaggerated to a certain extent.
Knowing that Marquis Jingsheng is coming to Beijing today to meet the Holy Spirit, how can we not attract onlookers?
The onlookers stood on tiptoe and squeezed forward. If it weren't for the large number of government servants sent by Jianye Mansion, they would have walked to the middle of the long street and looked at Marquis Jingsheng up and down. Some bold girls were affectionate.
He winked at Xu Huai, but he didn't know if it was serious or not.
Xu Huai ignored the whispers coming from the crowd of onlookers. Surrounded by Zheng Tu, Han Gui and others, he went to Jiying Lane with Qian Zerui, Zhu Tong, Zhu Zhi and others.
"At the beginning of June, you reported that you were going to Beijing for an audience. Your Majesty then issued an order to vacate a private house in Jiying Lane owned by the former Jiangdong transfer envoy Jiang Fu as your residence in Jianye. You were also worried that the house would be used as the residence of Marquis Jingsheng.
It's too small, so I'm thinking of finding a more spacious house for you in Jianye. However, Jiying Lane and West Palace Gate are close to each other, so when you live in Jianye, His Majesty can call you at any time to ask for advice, and Hu Gong
, the residences of Duke Zhu and Princess Yingyun are both in Jiying Lane. After discussion, the Dukes decided that they should aggrieve you first and wait until they find a suitable one later..."
Qian Zerui rode his horse slowly and introduced Xu Huai to the mansion specially prepared for him by Emperor Jianji in Jianye.
"Your Majesty treats me so kindly. Xu Huai is so grateful. How can he feel aggrieved?" Xu Huai did not want to buy a house in Jianye, but the house in Jiying Lane was given by Emperor Jianji. To refuse it would be a real "disrespect".
, at this moment, he could only arch his hands in the direction of the palace, and said with a smile to Qian Zerui.
Although Jianye City is extremely prosperous, not comparable to Xiangyang, Taiyuan and other cities, the scale of the city is not large. The east and west gates are nine miles apart, and the north and south depth is less than seven miles.
After deciding to move the capital, Zhu Hang was ordered to go to Jianye Mansion and rebuilt the palace on the basis of the original Imperial Envoy's Palace and Chongxuan Temple. On the south side of the palace, he renovated the central government offices such as the Zhongshu Menxia Province and the Privy Council. However, he was trapped in money and food.
Due to lack of resources, no new expansion has been carried out in Jianye City for the time being, making the city even more cramped.
Entering the city from Xinzheng Gate, after walking only 1,500 to 600 steps, you will see the Qinhuai River flowing in front of you from south to north. Jiying Lane outside the west gate of the Imperial Palace is located in the west of the river, and is lined with deep residences and courtyards.
Not only did Hu Kai, Zhu Hang and Princess Yingyun have their residences outside the palace in Jiying Lane, Zhou He, Gao Chunnian, Gu Fan, Qian Zerui, Qian Shangduan and dozens of ministers and ministers in the court all lived together.
about.
The city has not been expanded, but a large area has to be requisitioned to renovate the palace and the central courtyard. There are still so many civil and military generals and their families living in it, and a large area has to be cleared to serve as a garrison for the imperial guards. It is true that no one can live there.
Be spacious.
Jingshenghou Mansion, which Emperor Jianji personally selected, is located in Jiying Lane, with three entrances and three spans. At this time, it was considered a rare large house in Jianye City, but it could not accommodate more than 200 armored cavalry.
Fortunately, Lifengtang built a warehouse on the west bank of the Qinhuai River in the northwest outside Jianye City. Most of the troops moved into the warehouse first. Only about fifty mounted guards Xu Huai entered the city. The east-west courtyard of Jingsheng Hou Mansion could barely fit in.
So many people.
According to the regulations, Xu Huai had more than fifty personal guards of Wu Ben when he traveled, and he was already enjoying the treatment of a public minister beyond the standard.
Emperor Jianye personally designated the location of the Jingsheng Hou Mansion and rewarded it with a complete set of living things. Zheng Tu then arranged for manpower to take care of it. From then on, this place was regarded as Xu Huai's private residence in Jianye.
Emperor Jianji and a group of civil and military ministers were already waiting for him in the palace, and there were also palace officials in Jiying Lane waiting for Xu Huai's trip.
After entering Jingsheng Mansion, Xu Huai didn't have time to look at his new residence in Jianye. He simply freshened up and then hurriedly changed into the court clothes worn by the emperor before entering the palace.
In addition to Zheng Tu accompanying him, Emperor Jianji also ordered Han Gui, Wu Chihai, Niu Er, Su Mi, Xu Zhen and other entourage to enter the palace to give a banquet.
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Xu Huai and others, together with Qian Zerui, walked quickly to the palace under the guidance of the palace eunuchs.
The imperial palace in Jianye City was even narrower than in Xiangyang.
Emperor Jianji welcomed Xu Huai's arrival and hosted a rare banquet for all the ministers.
The banquet was held in the Jixian Hall, but only Emperor Jianye and his ministers could be accommodated. Other civil and military officials who attended the banquet had different banquets in the side hall, corridors and courtyards according to the taste.
Xu Huai and Qian Zerui walked into the hall and saw Emperor Jianji sitting in the middle of the hall. He was even thinner than the last time they met, with sunken eye sockets and high cheekbones, but he was in good spirits.
Xu Huai walked to the main hall, bowed his head and said congratulations: "Your Majesty, Xu Huai, would like to pay my respects and congratulate Your Majesty on your great victory in Huainan and the birth of a prince!"
"Come quickly and sit down. I'm waiting for you to come over and start the banquet. Many people are already hungry." Emperor Jianji patted the table and said happily.
In the main hall, Qian Zeruipinyi was not considered a high-ranking person. He went straight to the northeast corner of the main hall and sat down.
Xu Huai looked around the main hall. Except for Emperor Jianye and Princess Yingyun, who had a long table with fine wine and delicacies on them, no one was seated. There were no empty seats in the other seats.
When Xu Huai saw the emperor's brother, Huai Wang Zhao Guan looked over from the opposite side of the empty case, with a rather forced smile on his face. He bowed his head to Zhu Hang with some hesitation, and Qian Shangduan, who was sitting side by side with Wang Fan, bowed his head.
Hands over: "Qian Langjun asked me to squeeze in, I just want to talk to the prince about something..."
Jingbei soldiers and horses are evacuating in batches from Lushou and other places to Ezhou, but the more than 30,000 soldiers and horses can only arrange their itinerary under the leadership of many generals, and the speed cannot be fast.
Wang Fan rushed to Jianye following the imperial edict, and together with other officials who came from Jingbei and Jingnan, discussed with the Privy Council the suppression of bandits. At this time, he had not yet left Jianye.
"It's rare for you and I to meet each other, and I don't know how much we have to say. Is it possible that you and I have to shout at the top of our lungs through so many people to say something personal?" Emperor Jianji said with a smile, waving to Xu.
Huai sat down between him and Princess Yingyun.
Xu Huai couldn't refuse, so he walked to the bench beside Emperor Jianji and sat down.
The officials at the banquet had many rituals to attend, but Emperor Jianji didn't care too much. He pulled Xu Huai and asked him about Yang Lin's tragic death in Ruyang and Xu Huai's encounter with the bandits in Hanchuan.
Although the Dongting Lake bandits caused great chaos in Jinghu at this time, and cities such as Hanyang fell one after another, Xu Huai sat down next to Emperor Jianji and could still directly feel that the court ministers did not think that the Dongting Lake bandits were serious.
threaten.
This is not surprising to Xu Huai.
The fall of Bianliang was the darkest time for Dai Viet, and it was also the time when Dai Viet was at its weakest.
Although we have gone through too many hardships and suffered countless defeats and killed and injured tens of thousands of soldiers, in fact, compared to the worst moment, the situation has gradually slowed down and improved.
Although the Huainan victory was said to have suffered heavy casualties, it was the first time that the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty truly saw the hope of defending the Yangtze River and Huaihe River, and it also established the confidence of both the government and the public to defend half of the country.
Although the Dongting Lake bandits claim to have millions of soldiers, in fact most of them are refugees and families who have been kidnapped or have no livelihood. There may be only two to three hundred thousand young and strong men. Most of them are skinny and lonely because of hunger.
There is no fighting ability to speak of.
In the past two years, Xu Wei has been stationed on Jinghu South Road. Although he has not been able to completely wipe out the Hu bandits, he has also successfully restricted the activities of the Hu bandits to the Dongting Lake area and the narrow area on the west bank. The major cities on the south bank of Jinghu have not been seriously affected.
threaten.
This time, the Hu bandits were causing great agitation in the north of Jingjiang River. On his way to Jianye, Xu Huai also learned from the officials coming and going from Jinghu to Jianye that this was mainly because Xu Wei was seriously ill in Xiangzhou, and the military and political affairs on Jinghu South Road were temporarily closed.
There was some confusion, and the blockade on the Dongting Lake bandits was relaxed. Even so, the Dongting Lake bandits did not dare to invade the cities on Jinghu South Road. Instead, they took advantage of the lack of troops on Jinghu North Road to invade the prefectures and counties north of Jingjiang River.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were no longer intimidated by these simple numbers. They believed that as long as the more than 30,000 Jingbei soldiers and horses who had reinforced the battle in Huainan returned smoothly, it would be a matter of time to curb the ravages of the Hu bandits...
