This is also the reason why Liu Zhang must capture Goguryeo. Not only did he need poppy seeds, but also because the Korean Peninsula was much closer to the Wonu Kingdom than the Han Dynasty was to the Wonu Kingdom. (Baidu Search Literature Museum)
If Baekje is occupied, there is no need to develop a navy. Even the current navy can pose a threat to the Japanese slaves at any time. As long as there is this kind of deterrence, it will be much easier to rule the Japanese slaves.
The first step is to import opium, the second step is to control the economic lifeline and develop the navy, and the third step is to assimilate it into the inherent territory of the Han Dynasty.
These three steps all require Goguryeo, which also requires the Han Dynasty to completely control the east. This is one of the main reasons why Liu Zhang decided to make Peiping the capital. If the capital is Chang'an or Luoyang, even Goguryeo cannot control it, let alone the Wonu Kingdom.
Now, more than half a year has passed since the Xu family's expedition, and news has come back. Now the Xu family's people have arrived at Yamatai, which has greatly increased the strength of Yamatai. The war is going smoothly, and so is the missionary effort.
Of course, the importation of opium was also carried out in an orderly manner, and the upper echelons of many small countries could not wait to ask for the holy fruit.
In this way, the first step has begun, and then comes the second step, opening up Goguryeo.
Once Goguryeo's port and Jin Fatty's "farm" are built, Goguryeo can become prosperous. As long as it is prosperous and it is so close to Peking, it will be much easier to control it.
In order to achieve this goal, Liu Zhang did not mind giving some subsidies to Fatty Jin. Fatty Jin wanted to make money, so Liu Zhang didn't want him to scale up quickly.
When Liu Zhang was thinking about it, Huang Yueying saw that no one came to toast for the time being, and finally said to Liu Zhang: "My lord, why did the queen mother give me the title of King of Yan? Why did my lord do this?"
"Ah? Oh, you mean this? Isn't it very clear in Fu Shou's edict? You have done a lot of credit." Liu Zhang said with a smile, with a hint of alcohol in his mouth.
Huang Yueying pinched Liu Zhang's thigh under the table. She said sternly: "I'm serious, is it because your lord wants to cover up others' eyes and ears? Cover up the construction of Youzhou? Make everyone think that it was built for Yueying? And is it because you want to let Yue Ying do it?" Ying is in Youzhou, helping the Han to control Goguryeo?"
Liu Zhang didn't expect Huang Yueying to think this way, but it was no surprise. No matter how smart Huang Yueying was, she would never have thought that Liu Zhang wanted to establish his capital in Beiping.
Perhaps Peiping is not as prosperous as Chang'an, Luoyang, or even as prosperous as Yecheng, Chengdu.
But since ancient times, if you want to control the grasslands and the Northeast, you must make Beijing the capital.
The northerners are powerful. If the capital is in the Central Plains or the south, the north will easily evolve into a powerful force over time, and it is a force that cannot be matched by the Han Dynasty. Then Liu Zhang's plan to control the grassland will be in vain.
Not to mention controlling Goguryeo and Japanese slaves.
Moreover, the capital does not mean whoever is prosperous is the capital. We must look at the value to an empire. Although Beijing is far away from the southwest, the southwest will not be out of control because of its degree of Chineseness.
The Western Region, on the other hand, is inherently poor in resources and sparsely populated, so it is destined to be able to rule. But it cannot be stabilized. Rebellion cannot occur, and stability cannot be established. The value is really not that great.
Beijing. It is said that the emperor guards the country. If the capital is in the Central Plains or the south, the grasslands, which are tough but not Chinese-styled places, will easily escape control.
Moreover, if the descendants of the Han Dynasty did not have enough patience and felt that the grasslands were a burden and were far away from the capital, they would definitely give up the territory there, which Liu Zhang would not allow.
With the resource advantages of Northeast China and the Korean Peninsula, it is possible to build a prosperous place like the Central Plains. Liu Zhang felt that making Beijing the capital would be very rewarding.
But if he said this to Huang Yueying now, Huang Yueying would definitely not listen and would not agree, so Liu Zhang didn't want to say it.
"My lord." Huang Yueying said to Liu Zhang: "My lord wants to control Goguryeo's mood. Yueying can understand it, but Yueying feels that he should not be crowned king. This is setting too high expectations for the ministers in advance. My lord should not be so generous."
I’d better ask the Queen Mother to take back her order, Yueying is willing to take over Goguryeo on behalf of Youzhou’s shepherd.”
"Thank you, Yueying." Liu Zhang suddenly held Huang Yueying's hand, feeling a little moved in his heart. Youzhou was not as prosperous as later generations, and was basically called a bitter cold place by the Central Plains people.
During the Warring States Period, when the princes of the Qin State were exiled to the Yan State, they thought it was an exile, just like being exiled to the army.
Huang Yueying didn't know that she wanted to make Peiping the capital, but she was willing to give up the throne, guard Youzhou, and manage Goguryeo.
Liu Zhang knew that Huang Yueying disapproved of his conquest of Goguryeo, but now he was willing to suffer himself and pay for Liu Zhang's "recklessness".
With such a military advisor and such a wife, Liu Zhang felt very satisfied.
Originally, Liu Zhang planned to wait until Cao Chong had built Youzhou and Peiping to a certain extent, then an overlord would forcefully establish Peiping as the capital. But Huang Yueying's words made Liu Zhang feel that there was nothing he should hide from her.
Huang Yueying was taken by Liu Zhang and was startled for a moment. She originally felt that there was something wrong with her own analysis. She felt that although the logic was smooth according to her own thinking, it was not in line with Liu Zhang's character.
At this time, Liu Zhang held her hand and his expression was very solemn. Huang Yueying knew that she had really guessed wrong.
"Yueying." Liu Zhang said: "I have kept some decisions from you. This time I asked Fu Shou to canonize you as King of Yan for two purposes. After you listen, don't get excited first and listen to my explanation slowly, okay?
?”
"Excited?" Huang Yueying looked at Liu Zhang warily, with a bad feeling in her heart. She had had enough of Liu Zhang's sometimes arbitrary behavior, even though she already knew that Liu Zhang had this problem before joining Liu Zhang.
"You tell me first, it's up to me whether I'm excited or not."
Liu Zhang said: "Two purposes. First, it is almost as you expected. By canonizing you as King of Yan, I do want to cover up the project in Youzhou, but it is not for you to sit in Youzhou and control Goguryeo. Rather, I plan to
, moved the capital to Peking."
"What?" As soon as Liu Zhang finished speaking, Huang Yueying stood up suddenly, attracting many surrounding guests, who all looked at Huang Yueying in astonishment. Liu Zhang quickly pulled Huang Yueying and gave the other civil and military officers a fierce look.
The other civil and military officers thought it was due to some conflict between the two people's feelings. After all, this was a banquet and not a military meeting. Except for a few female relatives, everyone turned around and continued to eat and drink. Those who wanted to toast later also sat back in their seats and waited.
Huang Yueying and Liu Zhang finished talking.
Huang Yueying sat down slowly and finally lowered her voice, but her tone was still full of surprise and confusion: "My lord, are you kidding me? The capital is Peiping? Where is Peiping? It is very far away from the ruling loyalty. You know from
How long does it take to travel from Yizhou to Youzhou?
And the most important thing is that most of the military officers under my lord come from the western border of the Han Dynasty. There are a few who are willing to move the capital to Youzhou, but even those businessmen, no one is willing. Does my lord know how powerful the obstacles are to moving the capital?"
Of course Liu Zhang knew that Peiping was not suitable for controlling the Southwest and Western Regions. He also knew how many obstacles would be encountered in moving the capital to Peiping. Historically, the Northern Wei Empire established by the Xianbei people had to overcome many difficulties when moving its capital.
In the end, Emperor Wei played a trick and said that he wanted to go to the south. None of the civil and military officials in the country wanted to go south. In the end, it evolved into either moving the capital or going south. In the end, the civil and military forces had no choice but to move the capital.
This was necessary for moving the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Of course, Liu Zhang also knew that there was a lot of resistance to moving the capital, so he thought of the overlord forcefully asking for opinions. He didn't want to slowly ask for opinions. Asking for opinions would be tantamount to talking nonsense. There were thousands of ministers, and Liu Zhang was just
How can one speak with one mouth?
"Yueying, please stop getting excited and listen to me." Liu Zhang said, holding Huang Yueying's shoulder.
"Then tell me." Huang Yueying said angrily.
Both of them knew that the matter should not be publicized, so their voices were very low. People at other tables thought that Liu Zhang had offended Huang Yueying in some way and was apologizing. They were all surprised that a woman like Huang Yueying could be petty.
But such a beautiful woman is still beautiful even when she is angry.
The man who apologized to the woman was the most shameless man. He was afraid that Liu Zhang would be embarrassed and become angry. All civil and military officials did not dare to look at him and continued to eat and drink sensibly.
But there was a person outside the window who was very dissatisfied. Latiya pointed at Liu Zhang who was carefully explaining to Huang Yueying, and said to Guan Yinping: "Look at him, he is really spineless and tight in front of other women, damn it."
"Oh?" Guan Yinping also looked over and smiled slightly when he saw the scene inside, "I think people like the King of Shu are good people. They are not confused about big things and can look down on small things."
"It's just what women like you are used to. If you like a man, everything is good."
Latia returned to the stone table and said disdainfully. Guan Yinping sat down next to him and said to Latia: "Does Miss Latia like someone specifically to find fault with that person?"
"What's the fault?...Ah...what did you say? I'm not as stupid as you, I don't like him...well? Didn't we mean you? Why did you blame me?"
Latiya changed the subject and said to Guan Yinping: "Girl Yinping, is what you just said true? Do you really like that person?"
Guan Yinping hesitated for a moment, then nodded, with a blush on his face, and his hand unnaturally rubbed the scimitar in his waist.
"Then why don't you tell him directly?"
"Ah? Tell me directly? Can you talk about this kind of thing?...Moreover." Guan Yinping suddenly said with some melancholy: "I don't know what he thinks about me at all. We have never had anything. If we have anything, it's just because of showmanship.
"
"A show? A man's show-off? How could he treat you like this? Isn't he responsible?"
Latia suddenly became furious and stood up and was about to enter the house. Guan Yinping quickly held her back. Originally, Guan Yinping was talking about the show she performed at Zhelanying Camp in the North. She didn't expect Latia to think wrong and quickly said
: "It's not like that. In short, besides being the main minister, I have nothing to do with him now."