Nowadays, the connection between Chang'an and Luoyang has become closer and closer, and a large number of villages and towns have been formed along the way. Especially after the Chidao was built, the distance between the two cities has become smaller and smaller, gradually forming the name Chang'an.
With Luoyang as the endpoint, it radiates to the entire north and south sides of Chidao and the economic belt in all directions of the two cities.
This economic belt will also connect Qingzhou, Jinyang and Yecheng to the east and north from Luoyang, and connect Jingxiang to the south. At the same time, it can also connect Bashu to the south from Chang'an. Later, it can even connect to the Silk Road in Chang'an.
Thus it became a major artery that drove the rapid development of the entire Central Plains and Guanzhong regions of the Han Dynasty.
This naturally makes Luoyang City more prosperous to the west.
Naturally, it is not suitable to set up a solemn altar, and even an altar representing royal majesty is needed.
As for the north of Luoyang City, forget it.
Beimang is full of real tombs. If you set up an altar here, would you like to ask your Majesty to offer sacrifices to heaven or to honor these past emperors and generals?
So in the end, the Ministry of Rites chose the east side and had no choice.
And choosing the east side is not without explanation.
The sun rises in the east and the purple air comes from the east. Everyone knows this.
More importantly, the position of the Han Dynasty has gradually changed from the original central country to the eastern country.
With the development of commerce, the Han fleet gradually moved south along the southeastern coastline and then turned west. The vastness of the outside world naturally shocked the merchants. Then these insights were spread into the country, making the country aware of the vastness of the world.
Gained a deeper understanding.
It turns out that there are so many lands that we have never even heard of, and there are so many landscapes that we have never seen.
The Silk Road traversed the desert and Gobi, leading to the distant Qin Dynasty.
In the past, no one actually had any idea of how long the Silk Road was, what kind of country Da Qin was, and where the footsteps of barbarian caravans extended. After all, we are a kingdom in heaven and the largest in the world.
With the strongest dynasty, the outside world must be very small and most of it is a savage land. What does it have to do with us?
But things are different now. As Dahan's fleet gradually travels more and more distant roads, everyone gradually realizes that Dahan is only located in the east - because going eastward from Dahan is the vast ocean. Of course, there are so many things on the sea.
There are several large and small island countries, but beyond the island countries there is still a vast ocean, so it is okay to call it the East - and there are countless lands and countries in the West. Whether we want to conquer them or not, we must admit one fact.
That is, the big man is not located in the center.
The world is still very big, and the road we have to take, whether it is the road to develop trade and make friends, or the road to expansion and conquest, is still far away.
Of course, it is precisely because this geographical understanding has gradually become clearer that the Han people have put aside their arrogance. We are indeed very powerful, but our journey is far more than just the unification of this land of Kyushu.
The imperial court naturally wanted to express this meaning by placing the altar in the east.
Compared with the self-promotion of previous dynasties, the Han Dynasty court positioned the Han Dynasty as a powerful dynasty in the east from the beginning. The world is still very big, and the journey that the predecessors have not finished has yet to be completed. The younger generations must go all out. In this way,
Generation after generation, the sons of the Han Dynasty will focus on outward expansion and exploration, instead of always staring at the old land and fighting for it.
Li Xingchen was still very satisfied with the decision of the Ministry of Rites.
He had to admit that Mr. Jiang was a smart guy.
Although Li Xingchen knew that Mr. Jiang most likely did not know his thoughts and plans to let the big man continue to go out, but in terms of observation, if this guy dares to say that he is second in the court, then no one really dares to snatch it.
First, maybe Li Xingchen mentioned this matter accidentally at some point, he remembered it in his heart, and then he implemented it directly.
Today is the first sacrifice since the altar was opened.
Through this sacrifice, Li Xingchen will formally inform heaven and earth, and also inform countless heroes and ancestors who have fallen on the road to unify the world, that he has completed the unification of Kyushu China, which has been divided for more than three hundred years.
The reason why Lechang is in a good mood is not because of the sacrifice itself, but because after completing the sacrifice, Li Cangchen will officially confer Li Canghai as the crown prince of the Han Dynasty, and at the same time reward the meritorious officials, declaring that the Han Dynasty will become a country with successors, civil and martial arts.
A shining new dynasty.
Lechang has been waiting for this day countless times.
In her life, her husband and children are undoubtedly irreplaceable roles. His Majesty has realized his long-cherished wish, and the child can successfully become the crown prince and prepare to inherit the thousands of miles of land left by his parents in the future. There is nothing
Nothing made Lechang happier than these.
As a queen these years, she has also been under a lot of pressure. Now is the time for everything to come true.
Following Li Xingchen one after another into the spacious carriage, Lechang was actually a little confused all the time.
Li Xingchen gently squeezed her palm: "It's all sweaty. My mother is a member of the world. I haven't seen any scenes before. Why are you still so nervous?"
Lechang rolled his eyes at him.
You really asked the question knowingly. You knew I was excited, but you still laughed at me.
Li Xingchen didn't wait for Lechang's answer and took a breath: "The world is so big that Kunpeng can spread his wings for thirty thousand miles and cannot see its edge. After ten years of hard work, what I have obtained is only the old land of China.
I was also very tired at that time, and I really wanted to leave my country and my beauty behind..."
Lechang immediately felt disgusted and took out his hand: "Then your Majesty, go find the beauty. I'd better not get close to this yellow-faced concubine."
"Although the world is big and there are many beautiful flowers, they are not as good as Le'er. I think back on Stone Mountain, when the breeze blew and the white clothes beat the snow. To this day, I can still vividly remember it." Li Xingchen laughed.
Lechang was stunned for a moment and smiled when he recalled their first encounter many years ago.
As soon as the golden wind and jade dew meet, they will win, and there are countless people in the world.
At that time, I could never have imagined what I am today.
Li Xingchen stretched out his hand to hold her, but as soon as he moved like this, there was a ding and a bang on his body and he didn't know what was touching something, and he suddenly felt helpless.
Lechang leaned over and rested his head on his shoulder.
Li Xingchen lowered his head slightly, and the two looked at each other and smiled.
They look like a sweet couple and an old couple looking at each other.
The little ripples in my heart may be the feeling of happiness.
Li Xingchen stretched out his hand to touch Lechang's smooth face, but Lechang grabbed his hand and said helplessly: "There's makeup all over it. It's a mess. I have to put on makeup again later. Your Majesty, please don't move.
Okay?"
Li Xingchen responded and just held her hand tightly.
The carriage shook and the carriage was extremely quiet.
Ten years of gathering together and ten years of running around.
Time flies by. At this time, Li Xingchen cherishes this short-term peace.