Zheng Xuan stroked the beard under his chin, his cloudy eyes filled with expectation.
Among all people, he was the first to know that Zhuge Liang planned to propose moving the capital. However, Zheng Xuan did not ask and did not know where Zhuge Liang had chosen.
The location of the imperial capital is quite critical.
There used to be Chu, Wu and Yue in the south, but these are old history and are out of date when used today.
Site selection is the hardest part.
Whether it was a scholar from a humble family or a great scholar from the Five Classics Hall, as well as Zhang Zhao, Lu Xun, Yang Xiu and others, their eyes fell on Zhuge Liang again. Especially when Yang Xiu looked at Zhuge Liang, his eyes seemed to be filled with scrutiny and fear. This Zhuge Liang was very powerful.
Zhuge Liang smiled slightly and said: "Reporting to the King of Wu, the new capital I have selected is located in Jinling County, Moling County, Danyang County."
Zhang Zhao, Zheng Xuan and others looked confused.
Jinlingyi!
What is this place?
Only Lu Xuan's eyes flashed with a flash of light, Moling County was the area where the imperial capital of the Six Dynasties was located. Sun Quan moved his capital here and changed its name to Jianye. In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Yiguan crossed south and was renamed Jiankang. In the Ming Dynasty, it was renamed Nanjing.
Jinlingyi is the area where Jinling City was located in later generations.
Zhuge Liang's choice is really surprising.
Lu Xuan leaned forward slightly and asked curiously: "Kong Ming, why Jinling City?"
Zhuge Liang said unhurriedly: "Report to the King of Wu, Jinling City was built by King Wei of Chu during the Chu Kingdom and became an important city along the river. As the Qin Dynasty unified the world, the center of gravity of the world shifted to Guanzhong. Jinling Town in Moling County was also abandoned."
"Actually, it's quite critical."
"Previously, I judged the Imperial Capital from three aspects: its defense, its supplies, and its control over the world."
"Today, we still judge based on these three aspects of strategy."
"Jinling City is located on the south bank of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River serves as a natural defensive line to the north. It is surrounded by mountains and large lakes. It is an excellent defensive place."
"This satisfies the first condition."
Zhuge Liang quickly said: "Second, Jinling City is adjacent to the Yangtze River and the Qinhuai River, with a developed water system. Moreover, it is adjacent to coastal areas such as Wujun and Guangling, and can be reached by waterways from the north and the south."
"With the water veins near Jinling, it can supply the expenses and operations of the imperial capital, so that there will be no shortage of food, grass and materials."
"This is to ensure the convenience of transportation of materials."
"Third, from Jinling, along the Yangtze River, you can remotely control Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Xuzhou and other places. If you want to go north, you can also take the waterway north to Xuzhou, and then take the Huaihe River to remotely control Yanzhou."
"According to this, it is easy to control the world."
Zhuge Liang said loudly: "King Wu, compared to Shu County, Jinling's geographical location is superior to Shu County in all aspects. Therefore, I suggest that Wu State move its capital to Jinling and build a new city in Jinling as the foundation of Wu State."
Lu Xuan was happy after hearing this. He did not express his opinion directly. He looked at the other people and asked, "What do you think?"
Zhang Zhao has already recognized it in his heart.
Just now, he was forced by Lu Xuan to express his position. Now after listening to Zhuge Liang's words, he knew that Zhuge Liang's considerations were extremely thorough because all aspects were considered.
Zhang Zhao cupped his hands and said, "I agree."
Zheng Xuan looked at the high-spirited disciple and said without hesitation: "I think the analysis mentioned by Zhuge Liang is very reasonable."
The great scholars in the Five Classics Hall expressed their support one after another.
Zhuge Liang is the leader of the Five Classics Hall, and he represents the Five Classics Hall. When the children of his Five Classics Hall grow up and shine, the 'old fathers' of the Five Classics Hall naturally support them fully.
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Kong Ming's analysis is very pertinent, and it is also the top priority of Wu State. The matter of moving the capital has been decided. Since you proposed the matter, you will serve as the first county magistrate and be responsible for supervising the construction of the Jinling Royal City."
"In addition, Moling County was renamed Nanjing County, and the imperial city was renamed Jinling City. It was renamed Nanjing City as the capital of the southern part of the Wu Kingdom."
"Wait until the country is unified, then go north to establish the capital."
Lu Xuan decided directly.
He even talked about future arrangements.
Since ancient times, no unified dynasty has ever established its capital in the south. Even though the Ming Dynasty first established its capital in Nanjing, it later moved to Beijing.
Because the capital in the south has too many flaws.
The south is prosperous. In such a prosperous land, the people live a stable life, so those who cause rebellion in the south must be a few.
There is a high probability that the north will start to rebel first. In layman's terms, people in the south, because they are located in a prosperous land in the south, are not easily trapped in desperate situations and can endure it as long as they have food to eat. Once the rich areas in the south of the Yangtze River are completely destitute, let alone the north.
Therefore, the capital must be in the north. Only by controlling the world from the north can we control the world.
After hearing what Lu Xuan said, Zhuge Liang's heart trembled.
Nanjing!
Kyoto of the South!
Zhuge Liang deeply admired Lu Xuan's foresight. The vast land in the south is suitable for establishing a capital at the beginning. After the world is unified, the capital will indeed be moved to the north.
Of course, according to the current situation, we still don’t know when they will be unified?
Therefore, Jinling was the capital first.
The most critical point is that by moving the capital to Jinling and rebuilding the imperial capital of the Wu Kingdom, some of the forces that have become entangled in Shu County over the years will be completely destroyed, which is equivalent to clearing up the chronic diseases in advance.
Zhuge Liang admired Lu Xuan's arrangements more and more. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Lu Xuan's methods were brilliant. He was in awe and bowed: "My minister Zhuge Liang, I will only obey the king's orders."
Lu Xuan looked at Zhang Zhao and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Qing, the officials will do their best to coordinate and make arrangements. You will be in charge of moving the capital, and Zhuge Liang will implement it."
"I obey!"
Zhang Zhao's cheeks twitched.
The king really doesn't want him to worry.
Letting him take overall responsibility means that he is taking all the pressure off Zhuge Liang. After all, people outside will target him, and most likely they will target him, the person in charge. Under this premise, Zhuge Liang only needs to build Jinling City in a down-to-earth manner.
What a powerful method.
However, he himself expressed his support, so naturally it was impossible to refuse.
A smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face, and he praised: "Thank you for your hard work, Zhang Qing. When the construction of Nanjing City is completed, I will discuss the merits and reward you."
"I will live up to your Majesty's high expectations."
Zhang Zhao answered again.
He secretly complained that even if he was rewarded based on his merits, he, the person who took the blame and resisted the pressure, was only playing a supporting role, and the one who really benefited must be Zhuge Liang. But think about it, it's normal for Lu Xuan to train Zhuge Liang.
Lu Xuan waved his hand, and Zhang Zhao and Zhuge Liang sat down.
Lu Xuan's eyes fell on Bu Zhi and Xu Sheng again. Both of them left a mark in history.
Bu Lianshi, the younger sister of Bu Zhi's clan, was Sun Shiwan's concubine and was deeply loved by Sun Shiwan. Bu Zhi himself once established Jiaozhou and quelled civil strife, and later became Sun Shiwan's prime minister.
Xu Sheng was a famous general in the late Wu Kingdom.
After the deaths of Zhou Yu, Lu Meng, Lu Xun and others, the famous generals of Wu State withered. Xu Sheng was a famous general in Wu State who was brave enough to fight and kill, and also had strategic skills. Later Mao Zonggang once commented that Xu Sheng had the style of Rang Ju and Sun Wu.
This man not only dares to fight, but also has enough strategy.
Lu Xuan looked at the two of them and asked, "Which one of you will come first?"
Xu Sheng walked out first, saluted Lu Xuan, and said loudly: "King Wu, Xu Sheng comes first."
