Everyone got up early and went into the palace. There were many people in the palace, the heat was rising, and they were hungry. They were all a little dizzy at first. After hearing Lou Jing's words, they were surprised and felt that their whole body felt cool instantly. .
The Western Zhou Dynasty was a prosperous age that people with lofty ideals had always wanted to restore for hundreds of years during the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, and King Wen and King Wu were models for all generations of emperors.
In the eyes of the smug emperors and ministers of the early Han Dynasty, if Liu Ji decided to make Luoyang, the old capital of the Zhou Dynasty, he could take the opportunity to prove the legitimacy of his regime and that his name would be justified.
And this is exactly what the infant Han Dynasty needs most right now.
Therefore, when he suddenly heard someone falsely talking about the disaster of "the overthrow of the world", even the experienced Zhang Liang couldn't help but be surprised. He raised his eyes and took a closer look at this young man in the hall who kept talking without surprising.
As wise as he was, he roughly guessed the direction of Lou Jingfu's suggestion as soon as he opened his mouth. However, this place was really not a suitable place to discuss this matter, because the new King of Zhao, Zhang Ao, was also present.
What Lou Jing said next will definitely involve the struggle between the Han Central Committee and the vassal states.
Zhang Liang stared at Zhang Ao again, who had a look of astonishment on his face, and thought to himself, I don't know if this kid is a little smart or a big wise guy. We just have to wait and see his reaction later.
***
The effect of shocking everyone seemed to be exactly what Lou Jing wanted. He looked a little pleased, wiped his sweat, and continued,
"The villain thinks that your Majesty, in wanting to imitate the Zhou Dynasty, has actually found the wrong person to learn from, and even chosen the wrong capital.
Your Majesty only saw the harmony of the world in the Zhou Dynasty, but he forgot that the way the Zhou Dynasty took over the world was completely different from the way Your Majesty took over the world.
Also, the situation when the Zhou Dynasty established its capital in Luoyang was very different from the current situation of the Han Dynasty. "
"Oh?" Liu Ji said lightly, lazily changing his position on the couch, and glanced at Lou Jing again.
"King Zhou acted rebelliously, so King Wu of Zhou gathered at Mengjin with eight hundred princes to attack the unjust king.
I also raised troops with the princes to attack Qin. Isn't this the same as the Zhou Dynasty? "
"Before King Wu conquered Zhou, the ancestors of the Zhou Dynasty had accumulated good deeds for more than ten lives, and their virtues were so prominent in heaven and earth that all the princes and states came to join them.
On this basis, eight hundred princes joined forces with Meng Jin. King Wu raised his arms and shouted, and everyone in the world obeyed. "
As if he was well prepared for Liu Ji's refutation, Lou Jing's reaction was unusually fast, and his words were sonorous, powerful and resounding.
Liu Ji looked at him again and remained silent.
"It was precisely because the princes were obedient and frequently came to pay tribute that Duke Danfang of Zhou built Luoyang as the eastern capital of the country.
At that time, the kings and ministers of the Zhou Dynasty were interested in Luoyang, which was located in the center of the Central Plains. If the princes from all over the world came to pay tribute and report their duties, they would have to travel the same distance.
What they want to show by this is a prosperous era of fairness and justice, and the world is one family, and virtue is used to educate people. "
When Lou Jing said this, he paused for a moment, which made the palace extremely silent. It seemed that he could hear the noise of people on Kaiyangmen Street outside the palace.
Everyone didn't even dare to express their anger, and they gradually began to anticipate what Lou Jing was going to say next, and they were all frightened.
Zhang Ao's heart was beating fast when he heard it. He held his breath and secretly hoped that the pawn's words would never be transferred to the princes and kingdoms.
Liu Ji scratched his head, raised his eyes and asked, "So?"
"Therefore, a capital city like Luoyang, which is well connected in all directions and has no danger to defend, is only suitable for when the dynasty is prosperous——"
Before he finished speaking, Liu Ji's face had changed color, he straightened up, his tone was uncertain,
"Then according to what you say, I am a country with no virtues, so I am not worthy of establishing the capital of Luoyang?"
"It's not unworthy, it's just that at this moment, it's not appropriate to make Luoyang the capital." Lou Jing raised his neck and looked directly at Liu Ji and said.
"Lou Jing, stop talking nonsense!" Chen Ping, the lieutenant of the army guard, saw that the emperor's face was not kind, so he quickly shouted to stop, and then shouted to the doctor of the Su Wei outside the palace, to quickly forcibly kill this arrogant man.
Lou Jing was held up by the arms of several Su guards and dragged all the way out, shouting continuously,
"Your Majesty, with three thousand soldiers you rose from Fengpeng, conquered the Shu Han, conquered the Three Qin Dynasties, fought seventy in the war, and fought forty in the small war. The people of the world were devastated, and their lives were in ruins. Although it was not caused by you, it is also a fact!
How is the behavior of attacking cities and territories like a storm similar to the sage Zhou's accumulated wealth and virtues? "
Liu Ji was so angry that he picked up the copper dye cup on the table and threw it in the direction of Lou Jing.
The dyeing cup was originally filled with sauce for dipping meat, but he threw it out so violently that the sauce spilled all over the floor, and a lot of it splashed on everyone.
No one dared to wipe, they could only hear Lou Jing still howling,
"How can your Majesty defend the capital of Zhou since he has no power over Zhou?!"
Hearing this last question, Liu Ji frowned suddenly, raised his hand and waved a few times to stop Su Wei, "Pull him back, pull him back, and listen to what he continues to say."
***
Lou Jing, who was still in shock, managed to stand upright, tugged on the tattered sheep jacket on his body, took a few steps forward, and gasped,
"As the villain said, although your majesty has conquered the world, the people are still crying, and the wounded have not yet risen. Now, if we want to compare with the prosperous age of Zhou Dynasty, the villain believes that it is far from time.
Moreover, the prosperity of the Han Dynasty relied on short-term martial arts achievements, but the foundation was not stable. Well, especially the Xiongnu in the north and the Wuhuan, Xianbei and other tribes in the northeast. Their cavalry often penetrated deep into the hinterland of the Central Plains, and danger was imminent. "
Although Lou Jing's speech was straightforward, he was not reckless. He knew that there was a king with a different surname present today, so he half-hidden the key words, half hid them and half said them.
Liu Ji also knew very well that the "unstable foundation" was just a fake word used to deceive others.
Although the Huns are terrifying, they are not an immediate concern. What Lou Jing really meant is that the new dynasty was just established, surrounded by kings, and the countries with different surnames in the east did not even use Han law in their territory. The appearance is incompatible with the spirit.
The conflict between them and the emperor Liu Ji, who aspires to unification, is increasingly intensifying, and sooner or later there will be a battle.
At that time, for the rebels of the princes and kings, Luoyang, with its flat terrain and convenient transportation, will be the best capital city in the world to attack.
"Then, according to you, where should we choose the capital city to be a safe choice?"
"In my humble opinion, Your Majesty should make the capital Guanzhong, the old place of Qin."
"Guanzhong?
I fought out of the Sanqin land in Guanzhong five years ago. Why do I want to go back? "
"The terrain of Guanzhong is low-lying and surrounded by mountains on all sides. It is the land of four fortresses. It can be attacked when advancing and defended when retreating.
Moreover, Guanzhong is rich in fertile land, rich in products, and abundant in population. Even if there is a sudden change, a million troops can be recruited on the spot.
If your majesty enters the pass and becomes the capital, even if there is chaos in the east, he will be able to firmly hold the world by the throat and be safe. "
"Then, is it possible to move back to Yueyang?"
"That's not necessary. Yueyang was the capital of Qin during the Warring States Period. It is old and dilapidated and has narrow regulations. It is not in line with the rising momentum of our great Han Dynasty.
The villain suggested that a new capital should be built south of the Weishui River, on Longshou Plain, which could be called Chang'an, which means long-lasting peace and stability. "
"Well, Chang'an, the name is auspicious.
I understand what you mean. Let me think about it carefully. You go down first. There is no need to rush to Longxi. Just stay in Luoyang City first. "
***
Seeing Lou Jing's respectful retreat, Liu Ji thought for a moment, put on a smile, and said to Zhang Ao, who was sitting third on the right side of the hall,
"As you said just now, I won't avoid you because I regard you as one of my own.
From now on, you must guard the land of Yan and Zhao for me. If disaster occurs, as the king of Zhao, you must defend the capital and protect the Liu family. "
Zhang Ao left the table in a hurry and bowed down deeply. He was very respectful and did not dare to say another word for fear that he would make a mistake if he said more.
Liu Ji raised his voice again and glanced at everyone,
"What do you think?"
Most of the ministers were from Pei County, and the rest were from the Central Plains. They had deep roots in the local area and were unwilling to leave their hometowns and move to the west again. At this time, they all spoke loudly and criticized what Lou Jing said was absurd.
Liu Ji looked at them solemnly, and suddenly his heart moved, and he understood the deeper meaning of Lou Jing's inconvenience -
Nowadays, each of these heroes is building land and houses in their hometowns and forming cliques for personal gain, which has become a common practice.
If their connection with their homeland in the Central Plains is not cut off in time, it will be difficult to control them in the future.
