King Zhao was worried that Yingying had been occupied by the state of Wu, and the mottled ruins were like indelible scars, engraved in the heart of the city and King Zhao, making King Zhao breathless all day long.

The dwellings in Yingdu were also seriously damaged, and King Zhao had the intention of moving the capital. However, as soon as the country was restored, the construction was carried out on a large scale, and I was afraid that the hearts of the ministers and the common people would be cooled. King Zhao had to consider the political risks and not act rashly.

One day, it was already a hot summer. King Zhao and Yue Ji sat in the Purple Smoke Palace to escape the summer. I saw the scorching sun and heat wave outside. The summer in the south is very difficult. The curtain on the carved wooden partition window was motionless, and occasionally guards in armor and bronze gee walked around the palace on guard.

The maids brought well water, and always served cold noodles for King Zhao and Yue Ji.

Looking out the window, there were a few weeds of unknown names growing on the broken wall, drooping their heads in the sunlight. In the distance, you can see the undulating city walls. Because of the damage of the war, the city wall of Yingdu was seriously damaged, and it has been repaired to this day. Therefore, the earthen walls that look high and low are uneven, like the gums of the elderly, which will collapse and fall off at any time.

King Zhao let out a long sigh, not knowing if it was too hot or something.

This afternoon, it was even more sleepy and hazy. King Zhao's eyes were slightly closed, he shook his head a little, and his body gradually leaned against the armrests of the low couch.

At this time, a palace eunuch came over and said something into Yue Ji's ear.

"King, King!" Yue Ji came over and called softly. Seeing that King Zhao didn't move, he accentuated his tone and gently shook King Zhao's arm with his hand.

"King, Lord Gongyin is waiting outside!"

At this time, King Zhao opened his eyes slightly, and he was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses. He took the face towel handed by the maid and put it on his face. He asked, "Is Gongyin here?" I don't know how to do it, the widow almost fell asleep. Announce him to the council chamber! ”

Yue Ji tidied up the royal clothes for King Zhao slightly, and King Zhao stepped out of the Purple Smoke Palace, and turned to the west, not far from the meeting hall where King Zhao received ministers and discussed state affairs in the back palace. This council hall is mainly a place where the king can temporarily deal with political affairs with the ministers when he is in the harem after the next dynasty.

King Zhao saw that Gong Yin was already waiting in the council hall, and the man came up to pay his respects to King Zhao, and King Zhao gave him a seat and glanced at the fat man in front of him. It seems that this ghost heaven has choked him enough - Eguan Bo belt, so that his back is soaked with clear sweat stains, forming a strange pattern.

King Zhao exchanged a few words. asked: "Aiqing, as the official of Gongyin, is responsible for the construction and construction of national projects, I don't know what Aiqing thinks about the city defense of Yingdu?" ”

Gong Yin didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in King Zhao's stomach, so he had to observe his words and colors, and replied carefully: "Yingdu has been the foundation of the previous kings for dozens of generations. The radius is more than 80 miles, and the city is strong. Although the Battle of Yingdu was damaged. The city defenses were destroyed by the Wu army. But there are still certain reservations about the defense capability. ”

King Zhao looked out the window, thinking about the dilapidated city walls and buildings, and seemed to have a knot in his heart.

"The widows and the people were all occupied by the Wu people for more than a year, because the war was badly damaged and dilapidated. The Wu people must know everything about Yingdu for a long time, and the city defense of Yingdu will not play any role for the Wu army. The widow thought that it was better to choose a suitable place to establish the national capital, move the temple, and establish a shrine. Because what's at stake. The widow first discussed with Aiqing to see if this matter was feasible. ”

Gong Yin was taken aback, but said quietly: "Yingdu was destroyed by the Wu army, and it needs to be rebuilt." If the ministers and the king decide to move the capital. The minister must work tirelessly. ”

"But when the state is just established, all kinds of industries are waiting to be developed. If there is a lot of construction at this time, it seems that something is wrong? But the national capital is ruined, and there is no great country bearing, and the few people are really ashamed! ”

Gong Yin pondered in his heart for a long time, today the king of Chu suddenly summoned and talked to himself about the city defense of Yingdu, but now there is no war, what is the argument for this city defense? He replied:

The minister also felt the same way. Although our country suffered from this great calamity, the war was mainly in the area of Yingdu, and there was no damage in other areas. Our country is far away, and the national strength is recovering very quickly, so the minister thinks that he can build a city and move the capital. ”

"Aiqing's intention is to move the capital, but I don't know what the ministers mean?"

Gong Yin understood the meaning of the king of Chu, and it seems that the meaning of the king of Chu is very clear, and he wants to come out to advocate this matter and make a test to the courtiers.

Gong Yin nodded and said, "The ministers should write to the king and rebuild the national capital." ”

King Zhao bowed slightly, pondered for a long time, and reminded: "Aiqing also looks for an opportunity to tell the Queen Mother about this matter by the way." Site selection should also be carried out as soon as possible, and preparations must be made in advance! ”

Gongyin received the order of the king of Chu and planned by himself.

However, in January, King Zhao received a letter from Gong Yin, proposing to King Zhao to move the capital:

"Our country is the leader of southern Xinjiang, although it suffers from the trouble of Wu, but the big country is turbulent, and it cannot be collapsed because of this. The city walls of Yingdu are dilapidated, and the dwellings are decaying, so it is not suitable for the capital. After on-the-spot investigation, the minister found a land, which is only a few dozen miles away from here, and can build a capital ......"

King Zhao was secretly happy in his heart, but his face was expressionless. First, he repeatedly rummaged the bamboo slip on several cases for a while, hesitated for a moment, and still gave Gong Yin's performance to Xiang Guozixi. said: "Gongyin has a proposal to move the capital, Xiangguo can take a look." ”

Zixi was stunned for a moment, and when he saw that things came suddenly, he glanced at King Zhao's expression, but he didn't gain anything. After taking over Gongzheng's performance, he looked at it for a long time, and knew that it was a proposal to move the capital, so he replied: "Although the Yingdu is broken, the foundation of dozens of generations of ancestors is here, how can it be abandoned?" The minister thought that it was mainly for repair, and there was no need to move the capital. ”

King Zhao was noncommittal, and seemed to be figuring out how to use the words: "The widow has no other intentions." I just feel that Wu Jun has been here for a year, and he knows the city defense of Yingdu well. And Wu Chu is a feud, and he must be guarded against. Although the repair cost is less, the widow sees the dilapidated appearance everywhere, and his heart is like a thorn! ”

Zixi and his ministers were silent after hearing this, the war left this country not only in ruin and mutilation, but also in eternal pain in their hearts......

Seeing that King Zhao showed his position, Zixi couldn't refute it in person. However, the state affairs were initially decided, and it was very clear how many families the treasury had as the prime minister:

"The cost of moving the capital is huge, and the burden on the people to follow them will increase. The minister thought that the king should think twice and not make a hasty decision. ”

At this time, the ministers above the court began to discuss, some expressed their approval, some naturally opposed, and each had their own opinions.

While he was shouting, a guard came in to report that the Queen Mother had arrived at the gate of the main hall.

King Zhao was shocked and led his ministers out of the palace to greet him. Seeing that the queen mother's body was tough and her spirit was still bright, she was relieved. After King Zhao welcomed the queen mother into the main hall, he ordered the guards to seat the queen mother at his side.

After the ministers paid homage to Meng Huan, they returned to their respective positions, and the court was silent. The Queen Mother has not been involved in politics for several years, but I don't know why she went to the palace in person today? The ministers were surprised, and they all wanted to know.

Meng Huan looked around, glanced at the ministers, cleared his throat, and said for a long time: "Gongyin came to see me in the palace a few days ago and made a suggestion to the palace, hoping to move to the new capital. ”

Meng Huan paused, faced Zixi, and smiled: "I don't know what Xiangguo means?" ”

Zixi repeated the remarks just now, and put forward his own point of view: mainly to repair the old capital, and moving to the new capital will cost national strength and will bring a heavy burden to the people.

Meng Huan didn't refute Zixi's point of view, but stood up and said to the ministers: "My Great Chu is a vast country, although there are occasional defeats, but you can't lose your ambition and fall into your momentum. If the people's morale is sluggish and the people's morale is sluggish, even if the country is rich, what can it do? ”

Meng Huan's encouragement and encouragement showed his attitude: a big country must have a new look in the face of a new opportunity.

"A big country should have the bearing of a big country!" I only heard Meng Huan's clear voice above the court, spreading everywhere.

Because of Meng Huan's strong support for King Zhao, Xiangguo Zixi also changed his position and decided to start building a new capital in a land more than 40 miles away from Yingdu according to Gongyin's suggestion.

In less than two years, the new capital was completed, and King Zhao still gave the new capital the name Yingdu, and the name of the palace continued unchanged, just to distinguish it from the old capital, and the new capital was also called Xinying.

The new capital is completed, worship the ancestors of heaven and earth, re-erect the temple in the new capital, King Zhao selected the auspicious day, and then moved the capital to Xinying. (In the later text, for the sake of convenience and historical facts, the new capital is still called Yingdu). (To be continued......)