Chapter 43 Moving the capital to Gusu
Entrusted by King Wu, the soldiers led a group of capable ministers and skilled craftsmen to revitalize water conservancy and revitalize agriculture. When the national strength eased slightly, he discussed with King Wu and wanted to build a city and move the capital.
The soldier wrote: "Meili, the capital of our country, is remote and narrow, and there is no barrier to rely on. Once a war breaks out, there is no place to defend in front and no place to hide behind. In the opinion of the ministers, Merry is not enough. The capital city of the country is the lifeblood of a country, so please open up another treasure land and build a new capital. ”
In order to obtain the support of the ministers, King Wu read the book of the military members all over the ministers and discussed it in the court.
The ministers expressed their opinions, which were nothing more than the pros and cons, and the main concern of the opponents was the loss of labor and money. Now that the state affairs have been decided, they will build a large number of buildings, which is a taboo for those who govern.
The soldiers overrode the public opinion, fought the ministers, said that the interests were at stake, and with the strong support of the people, the matter of building the city was finally unanimous. So he issued an edict and ordered the soldiers to be fully responsible for the construction of the city and the location of the capital.
The soldiers then traveled to the realm of Wu and visited the terrain together with the detached. One day, when he came to the foot of Gusu Mountain, he was taken away from the judgment and said to the soldiers: "In my opinion, there is a flat land in front of this Gusu Mountain, with excellent feng shui, and it can build a city." ”
Wu Yuan said: "The capital of a country should not only be easy to live in, but most importantly, it should have a defensive function. With Gusu Mountain as a barrier, it seems feasible. Why don't you and I go up the mountain together to investigate, and then make a calculation. ”
After some investigation, the soldiers thought that the terrain of the selected place was very good, and they personally surveyed the mountainous landform and tasted the saltiness of the water. He wrote to King Wu and decided to build a big city thirty miles in front of Gusu Mountain. The soldiers asked the painters to make the figures, gathered the craftsmen, and began to open the mountain and lead the canal to build the city of Gusu.
The circumference of the city was forty-seven miles. According to the law of Zhou Yi, eight city gates are built in four directions, and the eight winds of the sky are combined; Eight water gates were also set up in four directions, and the eight congs of the land were effective. Which Eight Gates? There are two roads in the south, which are the plate gate and the snake gate. The two northern roads are Qi Gate and Ping Gate; The east is Lou Gate and Craftsman Gate; In the west, it is called Changmen and Xu Gate. The west gate faces Gusu Mountain, and the south gate faces the direction of Yueguo, which is the main gate of Gusu City. On the snake gate, there is a wooden snake carved with its head facing the city, symbolizing the submission of the Yue Kingdom to Wu Ye.
The soldiers thought that Gusu City was isolated and helpless, although it was backed by the Gusu Mountain, and there was nothing in front of the main gate in the south, and there was no place to defend. In order to prevent the southern Yue Kou, then build a small city in the south of Gusu ten miles, named Nanwu City, ten miles around the city, build three gates, only the east does not open the door, want to cut off the light and spirit of Yue, in order to bless the rivers and mountains of Wu.
In more than a year, the construction of the two cities was completed, and the city outline palace was complete. The soldiers played Ming Lu and wrote a letter requesting that the capital be moved to Gusu.
He was overjoyed, so he issued an edict to promulgate the order to move the capital, and moved the people of Meili to the city of Gusu. At this point, the state of Wu moved its capital here, and had the ambition to look down on the south.
Let's say that the layout of this Gusu city is the front and back city: the left is the ancestral temple and ancestral hall; On the right is the place where the altar is worshipped to the sky. In front of it is the main hall of the royal palace; Behind it is a market house. He relied on the policy of enriching the people and strengthening the army formulated by the soldiers, worked diligently and loved the people, filled the treasury, and prepared everything. Since then, all industries have prospered, the city is prosperous, and the people are at peace.
Seeing that everything was ready, the soldiers went to the court, elected the soldiers, and taught the method of cavalry and archery in battle formations, intending to build a new type of army. Because Wu is in the east, the east is Chenfang, and the zodiac belongs to the dragon, so the soldiers named the new army "Dragon Division".
Although Zhuan Yi was named Shangqing by King Wu, he was only eighteen years old at the time. Because he used to practice martial arts with his father, he was skilled in bows and horses, and his martial arts were strong. Later, in accordance with his father's orders, he changed to Xiwen. Because of his dedication to assassination, he was awarded the title of Shangqing by King Wu, but in fact, it was just a fictitious title. The Wu Yuan deliberately used Zhuan Yi, hoping that Zhuan Yi would build this dragon warrior.
Unexpectedly, Zhuan Yi wrote to King Wu and said: "Because of his father's will, the minister is not allowed to practice martial arts, and he will be a writer from now on." Therefore, the minister obeyed his father's orders, and had no intention of fighting arrows. Please choose another able minister to rejuvenate our country......"
King Wu knew the ability of perseverance, and issued an edict: "One person will take the world for the few, and the merit will be great." Where there is a father, there is a son. After being a brave man, he must have the ability to determine the country. Although Wen Neng Anbang, the eldest husband was born in troubled times, and he should do his best to make contributions to the country. How can you be unknown with great talent? Our country is a small country, and in this troubled world, we must strive for self-improvement in order to have a place to stand. Otherwise, the kingdom will not exist! If the kingdom does not exist, the house will not be attached, and if the monopoly is known in heaven, it will also be according to the words of the widow......"
If you can't make a decision, please ask your mother. His mother said: "This time and that time! The king's words are true. Since your father laid the foundation for the king, and the king is a wise king with great ambitions, why should my son worry about it? ”
Zhuan Yi received his mother's order, and only then did he agree, serving as the commander of the Dragon Division, practicing soldiers and horses all day long, and training troops endlessly.
The soldiers consulted with the king of Wu and talked about the tools of military leather smelting. Wu Wang said: "The widow used to have a strong and uneducated disciple, and he had some research on military armor. The widow thinks that if a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools. What can these two do? ”
Wu Yuan said: "The two of them can be appointed as the officers of the instrument smelting, and they are responsible for supervising the production of armor equipment." The minister thought that the art of smelting was the foundation of a strong army, and there was an advanced manufacturing weapon jishu, which played an extraordinary role on the battlefield. The minister suggested that the king might as well build a small city at the foot of Niushou Mountain, gather craftsmen, and make a place for smelting. ”
King Wu Zhun played, then built the right city in Niushou Mountain, as the capital of smelting. Forge swords and armor, craft weapons and ordnance, and enrich your arsenal.
One day, King Wu returned to the palace and was accompanied by Ziwen, the leader of the forbidden army. As soon as I walked into the door of **, Queen Kiko led her concubine to welcome in.
Shengyu came out with his mother and visited his father. Seeing that Ziwen was on the side, he took Ziwen's hand and asked Ziwen to catch fish for her: "Brother Ziwen, the little red fish you gave me last time rolled my eyes and died somehow!" Big brother, catch some more for me. ----- (the death of Fu Shengyu here, as can be seen later)
He Lu smiled: "Don't say that Shengyu is very close to Ziwen. Ziwen has accompanied the widow to ** a few times, and this little guy is familiar with him. What, are all your redfish dead? Father asked the forbidden army to catch some for you and put them in the pool, how many you want, okay?"
Queen Jizi said with a smile: "Since the last time Ziwen used a small tripod to pack a few red fish and gave them to Shengyu, she was overjoyed." I have been shouting to feed myself, and from time to time I will give some food, but I don't know that those fish are too full, so they have their stomachs to the sky, and they don't know if they are dying, so they often chatter. Today, I met Ziwen again, so that's it. ”
Shengyu said: "I want the red fish that Brother Ziwen caught for me." Father, Shengyu is ten years old, not a child. ”
Everyone laughed, and King Wu seemed to feel something, so he asked Ziwen: "Mr. Wu used to live in the house for many days, and he must be very familiar with the general." Mr. Wu fled from the Chu State, and his whole family was killed, and after arriving in our country, he was also inhabited and displaced, and he had no time to start a family. Does the general know that Mr. Wu has any favorites? ”
Ziwen said: "The minister used to watch the nursing home in the house where he was left by the doctor, and he met Mr. Wu and was very compatible. The minister knew that the daughter of the doctor was divorced, named Yuqin, and she had a soft spot for Mr., but she was not good at saying it clearly. This Miss Yuqin is a male character, she doesn't like women but likes to play guns and swords, and she is a middle-aged husband. ”
He Lu was overjoyed and said: "In this way, this woman is a perfect match for Mr. Nai!" Ziwen, you quickly summon the doctor to be left into the palace, and the widow will be a matchmaker today. The ancients had a saying: self-cultivation and Qi family rule the country and level the world. The widow first helps the gentleman to join the family, and the gentleman will be the ear of the widow in the world. ”
was left into the palace, heard the summons of King Wu, and knew that it was for Yuqin as a matchmaker, and his heart was overjoyed. King Wu asked the ceremonial officials to divinate the auspicious day and grant the marriage date.
The soldiers were given marriage by King Wu, and they knew that it was Yuqin, and they were very pleased.
After Yuqin learned of King Wu's intentions, he was also deeply willing. He ordered the eldest master Zihao to marry, and on that auspicious day, he married Yuqin to the soldiers.
The day of the wedding has arrived, so the soldiers have a large banquet, and the king of Wu Lu personally enlisted in the army's house to congratulate each other, and gave platinum as a gift. When the ministers of the court saw that King Wu personally celebrated the marriage of the soldiers, they all congratulated each other.
At this point, the state affairs of Wu State were initially decided, and Lu recuperated, but because of a matter of casting weapons, it led to a legend that has been said for more than 2,000 years. If you want to know what will happen next, please see the next chapter "Cadre Mo Evil".