The Han River is one of the major rivers in the peninsula. It originates from Wudaesan Mountain at the western foot of the Taebaek Mountains. It is more than 500 kilometers long. It flows through Seoul and then merges with the Imjin River and flows into Ganghwa Bay. Koreans regard the Han River as the mother river, just like the Chinese.
From the Yellow River. The Han River flows through Seoul for more than 60 kilometers. The river is wide and the narrowest point is nearly 1,000 meters. A highly modern big city, a big river is its best embellishment and a gift from nature. Any one
Cities near the river will dress up this gift from God in a beautiful way.
After decades of development, Seoul, which was in ruins during the Korean War, has become a highly modern city, and both sides of the Han River have also become famous tourist areas. There are many famous attractions along the Han River, such as the 6th Building and the National Assembly Hall.
, Han River Bridge, musical fountains, etc., the scenery is really stunning at night when the lights are dim.
Han River Citizen Park has a dedicated bicycle lane, so you can ride a bicycle to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Han River.
At night, the neon lights on both sides of the Han River and the lights of passing vehicles make the night scene of the Citizen Park very charming. The gurgling river water is even more charming against this beautiful night scene. Looking at the railings along the Han River in the gentle evening breeze,
The beautiful scenery is in your eyes.
"Not to mention, the night view of Seoul is quite beautiful." When accompanying Yang Qingyin and Luo Yuqing to the edge of the Han River, Luo Ziling couldn't help but sigh: "Although the Koreans are a bit despicable, their construction achievements are still
not bad."
"This is my second time coming to Seoul," Yang Qingyin straightened her long hair that was blown away by the wind, and said with a smile: "My mother brought me and Qingye here last time, when we were in junior high school. In the blink of an eye,
Many years have passed and everything has become strange."
"This is our first time here, sister and brother." Luo Yuqing held Luo Ziling's arm and looked at the night scene, "It's really good. I need to take some photos and post them on WeChat to prove that I have been here."
"Speaking of coming to Seoul, I thought of an interesting story," Luo Ziling pulled Yang Qingyin and let the two women stay beside him, and then said in a cheerful tone: "My great-grandfather told me something once
At that time, he said that he saw a rumor on the Internet that an elderly Chinese tourist came to South Korea and was scolded by the Koreans because he did not know how to go through the customs clearance procedures. He also told him that when he first came to South Korea, he must
Abide by Korean laws and don't embarrass the Chinese people. When he got angry, he immediately retorted, saying that it was not his first time coming, but he had come before and didn't need a visa. He drove here in a swaggering way and no one dared to stop them."
Hearing what Luo Ziling said, the two women looked at him curiously, wanting to hear what the outcome would be.
"The Korean was surprised, saying how could he not need a visa, and driving here in such a arrogant manner. The old man said that back then he was driving a tank, and when he drove the tank into downtown Seoul, both the Korean and American troops were
Escaped." At this point, Luo Ziling burst out laughing: "In the 1950s, our heroic volunteers reached the 37th parallel and occupied Seoul. At that time, no one really dared to make things difficult for them, and no one really dared to make things difficult for them.
They need visas and abide by Korean laws. They come with tanks and trucks, how domineering they are, hahahahaha!"
"I guess that's what happened." Yang Qingyin looked at Luo Ziling with a smile, "Actually, your great-grandfather participated in the war to aid Korea back then, and he also came to Seoul. What should he have seen when he told you this?
And feel it in your heart.”
"I heard my mother tell me about my great-grandfather. He should have been a regiment commander when the People's Republic of China was founded. In the later period of the War to Aid Korea, he was the deputy division commander. He personally participated in the command of the battle to attack Seoul. It seems that he was
The troops he led were the first to attack Seoul."
Ling Ruonan also told him that Ling Jinhua told her that when they led the army to capture Seoul, the coalition commander Li Qiwei left a sentence on the wall of his office: "Commander of the Eighth Army of the United States, I would like to pay my regards to the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army."
There was a hint of provocation in the polite greeting. When Ling Jinhua saw these words, he was very angry and vowed to capture Li Qiwei alive.
Unfortunately, the Volunteer Army later had to abandon Seoul due to logistical supply problems.
When he said this, Luo Ziling stopped and stared at the scenery of the Han River in front of him.
He knew clearly that although the Chinese army had occupied and ruled the peninsula many times in history, the time when the Chinese army camped in Seoul in the 1950s might have been the last time. There may not necessarily be such an opportunity in the future.
In fact, since ancient times, the entire peninsula of Liaodong has been the territory of China. The Han Dynasty established four counties in Liaodong, which completely brought the land of North and South Korea under the rule of the Han Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, Su Dingfang led hundreds of thousands of horses to cross the sea and conquered Baekje.
, later the Tang army destroyed Goryeo and forced Silla to surrender. On this peninsula, they successively set up the Ungjin Dudufu, Andong Dudufu, and Jilinzhou Dudufu.
The administrative seat of Andong Protectorate is in Pyongyang.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Central Plains dynasties stationed troops on the peninsula.
It's a pity that all the historical glory has become the past and a fragment of history. China's influence will never be that great again, and the grand occasion of the surrender of all barbarians will never happen again. All the glory has become
The past. Missing the past, everything can only be lamented.
Seeing Luo Ziling suddenly become silent, Luo Yuqing seemed surprised.
"Zi Ling, what are you thinking about?"
"I was thinking," Luo Ziling let out a long sigh, "During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Su Dingfang led more than 100,000 troops to cross the sea and expedition to Baekje, eventually destroying his country and capturing its king, Fuyu Yici. The whole process only lasted ten days.
At that time, the Han people were the super masters of this land, and no one could compete with the Celestial Kingdom. More than sixty years ago, we also set foot here, and our troops were stationed here, but now we can only
Standing here as a tourist and admiring the scenery. Thinking of the strength and glory of the past makes people sad."
"Yeah, it's really sad." Yang Qingyin nodded.
She completely understood Luo Ziling's thoughts at this time, and she herself was a little sad.
Many tourists who visit Vladivostok, Russia, feel the same way when they see the Ming Dynasty monuments left there and the Chinese characters on the monuments - a heavy sense of loss.
Luo Yuqing, who didn't know much about history, couldn't help but be speechless when she heard what Luo Ziling said: "You're not going to lie to me, are you? In the Tang Dynasty, a hundred thousand troops could cross the sea to fight? A country was destroyed in ten days? You are not making up history.
Right? Now it’s not that easy for the Chinese Navy to send 100,000 troops overseas, right? During the Tang Dynasty, navigation technology was much backward than it is now, and there were no large-tonnage warships. How could they send hundreds of thousands of troops across the sea?
To the other side of the strait?”
"Go back and read the history books carefully," Luo Ziling said a little annoyed, "You can ask Qing Yin if this is the case!"
Luo Yuqing looked at Yang Qingyin, still looking unconvinced.
Most girls don’t like history and don’t know much about history. They may not necessarily know about events that are not recorded in detail in history textbooks—unless girls majoring in history like Yang Qingyin.
"What Zi Ling said are all real historical events. They are indeed amazing." Yang Qingyin smiled. "Su Dingfang did indeed lead an army of hundreds of thousands across the sea to attack Baekje. It only took a dozen days to destroy Baekje.
Jiguo, and captured its king alive. Just like Liu Rengui, who defeated the Japanese army in the sea near Baijiang Village, he was dismissed from his post because the ship escorting supplies capsized during this battle. He later joined the army in vain and made military exploits.
Finally, he became the prime minister. The Tang army before the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty was indeed invincible in the world, much more powerful than the current American army. At that time, those who really offended our strong men would be punished no matter how far away they were. Gaochang Kingdom
, it just blocked the way for other countries to pay tribute. In anger, Li Shimin asked Hou Junji to lead the attack. Hou Junji led his army across the desert and unexpectedly appeared at the gate of Gaochang City, scaring the king of Gaochang Ju Wentai to death. Yes,
Ju Wentai was frightened to death by the sudden appearance of the Tang army. These are not myths and legends, but real history. At that time, the 25,000 Tang Anxi Army could overwhelm the Anxi Protectorate of nearly 4 million square kilometers.
, Su Dingfang, whom Zi Ling mentioned just now, led his army to destroy the three kingdoms of Baekje, Western Turks, and Congling. He had outstanding military exploits, but not many people in later generations know his reputation, mainly because there were too many famous generals at that time. Yes.
Well, when Su Dingfang led his army to put down the rebellion of the Western Turks, the 10,000 infantry and cavalry he led, a mixture of infantry and cavalry, were surrounded by the 100,000 cavalry of the leader of the Western Turks, Ashina Helu."
"What happened next?" Luo Yuqing, a historical idiot, was also interested.
"Ashi Nahelu only escaped with thirty-six riders and was eventually captured alive." Luo Ziling gave the answer for Yang Qingyin.
"Ah!" Luo Yuqing was stunned, looking in disbelief.
Seeing Luo Yuqing stunned, Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin looked at each other and smiled.
When talking about these things, they felt that they had the same feelings and the same resonance.
Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Luo Ziling feels many times better about Yang Qingyin than Ouyang Feifei. (To be continued)