Jiang County.
Originally, there was an endless stream of military operations such as the transshipment of grain and grass in the city, and the recruitment of people and Zhuangzhuang. As the war ended, the frequency of these military operations plummeted, replaced by normal life for the people.
Because the front line was victorious one after another.
As a result, the morale of the people in the city increased.
Especially the two yamen, Guozijian and Sunzijian. Enthusiastic students often get together after class and talk loudly.
West of the city. Jinshan Tower.
This is a mid-to-high-end restaurant with high consumption. But as the capital of "Yan Kingdom", Jiang County has a large number of wealthy people living in it.
The business of this restaurant is not booming, but it is still very good.
It was noon. A large number of guests gathered in Jinshan Building. In a private room on the second floor. Sun Donglai, Li Yunchang, and Jin Yuan, students from the Imperial College, were eating together.
Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes.
The Imperial College is not just a school.
The three of them are all from the same hometown of Nanhai Prefecture. Their families are wealthy and they usually stay together for warmth.
However, as students, the money given to them by their families is not much, just enough for daily expenses. They don't come to places like Jinshan Tower very often.
Most of the food and wine on the wine table were eaten, and the atmosphere was lively.
Sun Donglai suddenly raised the ceramic wine glass in his hand and said, "Congratulations on destroying Goguryeo for the general."
"Congratulations."
Li Yunchang and Jin Yuanhe both had slightly red faces and smelled of alcohol in their mouths. They raised their glasses together and responded loudly.
But it was the news that Wu Nian had destroyed Goguryeo that the three of them spent money to come to Jinshan Tower for dinner.
"I have some gossip. Rumor has it that after the general destroys Goguryeo, he will start proclaiming himself a king and establishing a country. Once a country is established, it is imperative to take the imperial examination. Those of us who are the first batch of Imperial College students, those who are closer to the water, the better. We may be able to be ranked among the high school emperors and honor our ancestors. .”
Sun Donglai put down his wine glass, picked up a peanut with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, looking excited.
"Of course. There is no country leader who doesn't open up subjects to recruit scholars. If he doesn't open up schools to recruit scholars, then why do the generals set up government schools, county schools, Imperial College, and Sunzi Imperial College in various places? It's not because of this that we came to the Imperial College. Going to school?"
Li Yunchang also looked excited and nodded heavily.
In the state of Chu. The status of the Imperial College is equivalent to that of a scholar, and he can directly participate in the selection of candidates and the provincial examination.
"What about the queen of the imperial list? The general destroyed Goguryeo and established a court. A large number of court officials are needed, as well as officials from local governments and counties. The future is bright."
Jin Yuanhe said happily with his drunken eyes blurred.
The king founded the country, and everyone ascended to heaven together.
bring it on.
"Speaking of being an official. In fact, all we can do is drink soup. The ones who really took the lead are Liu Changshi, Wang Gongcao, and Li Sima. The General's Mansion of the Han Dynasty was restructured into a court. They may want to join the cabinet. , or become high-ranking officials. I am not jealous of them. Their contributions are great, especially Liu Changshi. His hard work deserves great credit."
"When Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty founded the country, he established the prime minister Xiao He Gong as the first. Liu Changshi was equivalent to the general Xiao He. But I was jealous of other officials. For example, Sun Sang, the owner of the house, was about the same age as us. When the general founded the country, he was the original He was promoted to the rank of Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Among the other officials, captains, and guards of ten thousand households, many of them are either in high positions, or are nobles, marquises, or dukes."
"Hey. After all, we didn't catch up with the good times."
Sun Donglai felt that he was born at the wrong time again and sighed.
"About this. But I am not jealous. These people abandoned their wealth and life and followed the general to raise troops. Now we see that the general succeeded. We also see their glory. But how many people died on the road? What is the scenery now? , is what the veterans and heroes deserve."
Li Yunchang shook his head slightly and spoke of these veteran heroes with great respect.
"That's right." Jin Yuanhe nodded and agreed.
"I made a mistake." Sun Donglai thought about it carefully and couldn't help but clasping his fists and admitting to his good brother that he was wrong.
The brothers drank a lot and talked a lot. For example, the question of the merits of veteran heroes. They disagreed on who else's credit they should receive.
But they have no disagreement about Liu Zhixing's contribution.
Among the founding fathers, Liu Zhixing was the first to win the title.
After finishing the meal, Li Yunchang remembered a question and asked: "What do you think the general will use as the country's name?"
"This!!!" This question stumped Sun Donglai and Jin Yuanhe, and they couldn't help but look at each other.
"It should be [Yan]. Both Goguryeo and Meng Yuan called us Yan." Sun Donglai said after thinking for a while, he was a little unsure.
"Yeah. It's probably Yan." Jin Yuanhe also nodded and said.
Liaodong is Youyan, so of course the country's name is also Yan.
"What about the capital?" Li Yunchang asked again.
There is nothing wrong with this question.
Since there is a country, there will be a capital.
But where the capital is, there are two choices.
The capital of Goguryeo, Jiang County.
"I should choose the capital of Goguryeo. Compared with Yingqing Mansion, the capital of Goguryeo is located in a plain, a fertile and rich place. Besides, the capital has the original palaces and yamen of Goguryeo. I chose to start the country in the capital of Goguryeo. , wouldn’t it be much simpler?”
Sun Donglai replied without thinking.
"That's right. It can be said that everything is ready for the capital of Goguryeo. All it needs is for the general to move in. The capital must be the capital of Goguryeo."
Jin Yuanhe echoed.
"Since the capital is in the capital, the Imperial College must also be relocated. Then shouldn't we also have to live in Goguryeo? I wonder if we are used to it and whether we will be acclimated to it."
Li Yunchang reached out and pinched his chin, feeling a little worried.
"No, no, no. The soil and water of Goguryeo is similar to that of Liaodong. We will not be acclimatized. But Goguryeo is indeed a foreign country, and I don't know what their beauties are like. Are they full of exotic customs?
Sun Donglai also pinched his chin, his eyes full of longing.
"goat."
Li Yunchang and Jin Yuanhe laughed and scolded their old friends. Then they stood up together, Jin Yuanhe paid for the meal, and left Jinshan Building together.
The name of the country and the capital city.
Founding heroes and so on.
This is not only a matter of concern to the three Imperial College students.
It is also something that everyone in the government and the public is paying attention to.
But for most people, these things are just conversation starters. And for big figures like Liu Zhixing, he has influence.
The heavily guarded Fuhan General's Mansion.
In a room.
Liu Zhixing sat on the main seat with a serious face, followed by Gongsun Sang and Wang Youxiao.
"Originally, I was supposed to go to the capital of Goguryeo and interview the general. But as a long-term historian, I really can't escape. So I sent you to the capital of Goguryeo to convey my intention to the general."
Liu Zhixing's face was serious and he said in a deep voice.
