Chapter five hundred and eighty fifth [Why Xianyang next]
Bai Dong had long been unable to bear it.
There are five capitals of Qin in history. When the old Qin first started, it was established in Yuwen. Later, it went to Pingyang. In order to suppress the Western Rong, the old Qin established the capital of Yongcheng for a total of 300 years. It is still known as Yonghu. Now it is established in Liyang. In fact, it is entirely because of the Qin and Wei disputes. In order to compete for Hexi, the capital of the capital was set in this not very suitable place.
In addition to military convenience, Liyang is actually far inferior to Yongdu. Moreover, since Bai Dong severely attacked Wei State and used economic means to conquer Wei State, secretly communicated with the prince Wei Shen, and even Pang Juan, the main war faction, has now gone to the west coast of Persia to be pirates, and Liyang is no longer important.
Now some old ministers are advocating returning to Yongcheng, among which the most popular ones are Zhang Feng, Gongsun Jia and other old ministers who started Yongdu. Although Bai Dong took over half of the Yongqiqi after the three families of Meng Xibai were pacified, their influence in the Xiyong area is still not as good as those of these old aristocratic families. If Qin can return to the capital, the Korean faction will definitely gain great power. This was originally nothing to do with Wei Yang, but he did not want to sit idly by these old nobles again, which would affect his plan to further deepen reforms and reform the Qin Dynasty.
In history, Qin State moved its capital to Xianyang in 350 BC. If it were not for Bai Dong's appearance, Wei Yang would now be the biggest powerful minister in the history of Qin State. At the beginning of spring this year, Ying Quliang would have made the decision to move the capital to Xianyang under his inspiration. However, there have been some subtle changes in history today. The Emperor of Zhou ascended the throne and became the emperor. The Qin army defeated Shu Kingdom more than 30 years ahead of schedule in the name of the emperor. Qin State became unprecedentedly powerful, allowing some political speculators to see the benefits earlier. Therefore, the dispute over the capital was staged in advance, which made Wei Yang, who had been preparing for the capital relocation since last year, was very depressed. Now he is no longer as good as the "Shang Jun" in history. He neither had the contribution to attacking the Wei army to regain the land of Hexi, nor was he a powerful minister who had been using it. His plan to move the capital was successfully implemented without Bai Dong's support.
"Bai Zi had known that Yang was planning to move the capital?" Wei Yang sighed, and had no intention of tasting the fragrant tea from the Bai family; he was a person with strong self-esteem. This feeling of being seen through the little clothes at a glance made him feel uncomfortable.
"You are the minister of reform that the emperor values. Over the years of hard work, Lao Qin has made his wealth and strength. Everyone in the world says I am like this, but in fact they have not seen that you, the silent loyal minister of Qin, who really makes Lao Qin."
Bai Dong looked at Wei Yang's eyes seriously. He was not stingy with praise: "If you can't see this, I'll be disappointed. Fortunately, you have made preparations long ago and finally did not disappoint the Emperor's trust in you. Let me guess where the new you chose is? Well, this place should go out of Hangu in the east and look at Shandong. It is no longer limited to Wei State; it can cross the Qinling Mountains along the Bashui Danshui in the south, threaten Chu, and connect to Bashu in the south, and the whole country's wife's contribution! And this will be a blessed land, with Bashu in the east, and Fenglao in the south, and this city is surrounded by mountains and rivers, surrounded by waters, and it is a blessed land! If Qin State can move its capital here, it will be able to be the world within a hundred years and be for a while! By the way, have you ever thought about what name this city should be called?"
Wei Yang's body was trembling with excitement. This time he came here to tent Bai Dong's words; he had heard about the Bai family having children behind closed doors. Bai Zi clearly didn't want to participate in the matter of seizing the capital. If he proposed to move the capital to divert the attention of his ministers, he might get the support of the most powerful minister of Qin! But this is a speculation after all, Bai Dong has always acted wildly, and it would be useless not to nod in front of him.
He never expected that Bai Dong had already had this idea, and the place he mentioned was the new capital he had spent years to choose. The most powerful Xijun of Qin State actually coincided with him. How could he not be excited?
"Who should Bai Zi think this place should be named?" Wei Yang and Ying Quliang actually talked about this plan to move the capital more than once. Naturally, they also thought about what name to build the capital. Wei Yang thought about it a few times, but he always felt that it was not suitable. He really wanted to hear Bai Dong's opinion.
"Hehe. The north and south of the water are called Yang. This city is located between the Jing and Wei River, which is exactly north of the Wei River and south of Zongshan. The mountains and rivers are all Yang. They should be named "Xianyang". What should Daliang Zai think?"
"A good name is one of the names Yang and the Emperor discussed. I didn't expect that Bai Zi would have such a view, but the mountains and rivers are all yang, so the Emperor is a little worried."
"What are you worried about? The owner of Lao Qin is strong and powerful! However, Lao Qin established the country with the virtue of water, which is consistent with the strong and powerful meaning of the mountains and rivers. What's more, the yin and yang of the country are strong and soft, how can you only look at the name of one place? When you are in the national policy and military affairs, you can go back to report to the emperor. This name is the best and can be used. If the emperor does not object, it is best to propose a plan to move the capital at the next dynasty meeting. I will go to the palace to support you. It is important to have children for yourself, and it is also important to choose a new capital for the country, right?"
Wei Yang looked at Bai Dong calmly, and suddenly showed a strange smile on his face. After a while, he smiled and said, "It's amazing that today I have seen Bai Zi's methods. This time, the capital can not only solve Bai Zi's trap, but also help the country's wife fight for the capital to seize the crown. It was originally a great good thing. But since ancient times, those who have been ruthlessly discussing the capital will provoke countless powerful enemies regardless of success or not. It's hard to have a fate behind him? Is Bai Zi pushing Yang out like this. Is it too cruel?"
"Da Liangzao is indeed a smart person. Yes, no matter whether Xin is helpful to the country's destiny, whether the matter is finally successful or not, those who propose to move the capital will inevitably become the target of public criticism. It is normal for you to have this worry. Otherwise, the Bai family will choose one of the ministers in the court and support him strongly, and let him propose the move to the capital. Da Liangzao is just a bystander, how about it?"
Bai Dong looked at Wei Yang with a smile. He never did anything that was difficult for others.
"When was Yang afraid that he would be criticized for causing trouble to provoke a powerful enemy? Yang was not a Qin person, but he was deeply kind to the emperor and always thought about serving the country. This time he moved the capital to Xianyang like walking on thin ice as if he was going up to Jianshan, but what is this? Only the actions of respecting the country's men! But if Wei Yang was angry with the public in the future, he hoped that Bai Zi could save him one by one, so he would not be disappointed with the hearts of loyal ministers."
"Okay, what Daliang Zao wants is the name behind you. His life is not in your heart? But you are the one I recommend, so why wouldn't I help you? The eldest son was rescued from your sword that day, and you failed to cut off his nose. Just help you! Tell me, what does the Bai family need to do when moving the capital to Xianyang? Let me give you a brief introduction. The Bai family will join forces with major trading companies to lend it to the government government. In addition, the Bai family will move the production workshop to the vicinity of Xianyang, and there are Fengming Academy. After the development of the Western Regions in recent years, the Rong people have become popular. Several of the top teachers and scholars no longer need to stay in the Western Regions. I will ask them to move to Xianyang and build the main courtyard in Xianyang to attract the talents of the world! Is this enough?"
"really!"
Before Wei Yang came, he guessed that Bai Dong would strongly support him in building the new capital Xianyang, and that money would definitely be borrowed. All agriculture, industry and business schools would also get certain support from the Bai family. After all, for a new and large aristocratic family like the Bai family, staying in a capital like Liyang, which is mainly for military purposes will be restricted. Returning to Yongqi will not be the result of Bai Dong's desire. Therefore, as long as he proposes to move the new capital, he will definitely get Bai Dong's support.
But he never expected that Bai Dong would agree to move Fengming's main courtyard to Xianyang. After Bai Dong was granted the title of Xijun, Fengming's main courtyard was moved to the Western Regions. How could such a place of education in the world be willing to escape from his control? But Bai Dong did this. His broad-mindedness made him extremely impressed and even a little unbelievable.
"Of course it is true. Fengming Academy has developed to this day, no longer academy of one person and one country. Now most of the academic stars of various schools of thought have been brought into the academies as teachers. Every year, the colleges are open to enroll students, and many scholars from all over the country are rushing to vote. What are the benefits of me holding such a college in my own fiefdom? Why not bring it to Xianyang? In the future, Xianyang will be the holy land in the eyes of scholars all over the world! This honor belongs to the Bai family, and to the Emperor, and Lao Qin!"
"I admire you, Yang really convinced Bai Zi's mind and demeanor this time."
"Please give me a compliment. This is not your style of conduct. I'll give me a bill. I'll make preparations early on how much money and grain you need to borrow to build Xianyang this time. Don't worry, the Bai family will not force the government to pay back the debt. As long as the government gives the Bai family enough convenience, the debt can be paid back slowly, and it's okay to pay it back for ten or eight years."
Bai Dong smiled slightly, and planned that after the completion of Xianyang, he should have had a confinement period. The iron lady of the Bai family is not a person who is willing to be lonely now. After the capital moved to Xianyang, she was busy with the Bai family's affairs, so as not to always whisper with fleas and arrange Ying Shu's mother and son behind her back.
Chapter completed!