1635 Han style rises again

Chapter 519 The Future Capital

"If you want to talk about construction, not to mention the Dutch, even Daming in its heyday is no match for our country of Qi!" Qi Tian said without raising his head.

"What are you drawing?" Luo Yuru saw that Qi Tian was constantly drawing lines on the white paper with a charcoal pencil.

"Design a city!" Qi Tian turned his head and smiled at his wife.

"..." Luo Yuru was stunned for a moment when she heard the words, and then said: "As the king of Qi, you are going to do the work of the craftsman! Do you want to be my Daqi's Tianqi (Emperor Da Mingqi)? "

"Hey, I'm just free to draw and draw, you put on a big hat for me!" Qi Tian reluctantly put down the charcoal pencil, and turned to look at Luo Yuru.

"I just want to remind you, don't be so casual. As a king, you should be cautious in your words and deeds. What's more, you need to personally handle and make decisions on many important military and political affairs in Qi. Wouldn't the big event disappoint the subjects?" Luo Yuru said seriously.

"..." Qi Tian looked at Luo Yuru seriously, and said for a while, "All affairs in the country belong to co-organizers. If I have to decide all the complicated affairs by myself, I'm afraid it will make it even more difficult for the affairs to go smoothly. You need to know that my wisdom alone is not enough to govern a thousand people. Many officials and scribes in the kingdom should be empowered and perform their respective responsibilities, and I can judge from the results."

"Isn't the king supposed to be diligent and thrifty?"

"If the king is too diligent in governing, wouldn't the ministers be negligent and push the blame." Qi Tian shook his head and said, "I want to build Qi into a country that is different from the previous dynasties, a country that has just begun to take shape. A kingdom in the form of a state."

"Modern state model?" Luo Yuru frowned and asked, "What kind of model is that?"

"A governance model that not only suits the characteristics of our Hanzhou and the current basic national conditions, but also promotes the progress of the country efficiently and cleanly." Qi Tian said thoughtfully: "The king and the subjects can perform their own duties, and they are not arrogated to power or self-righteous. Dedicated, political science, dedicated to the people. Even if there are differences and disputes, they should be resolved within the proper legal and moral framework. Of course, what I said may be a bit too idealistic, and may not be realized in the short term. After all , We have experienced a society ruled by man for thousands of years, and it cannot be changed in a moment.”

"Do you want to build the foundation of the world?"

"There is no eternal foundation in this world, and there is no eternal law. It is more about constantly changing and adapting to the new situation in the process of inheritance and maintenance. Today's Ming Dynasty has too many evils, and has not adapted and adapted in advance. Changes will eventually form the chaotic situation at this time. A dynasty, or a country, must always be prepared for danger in times of peace, and must have the power to mobilize the resources of the whole country in order to eliminate each potential threat in the bud."

"Is there any potential threat to our Qi country at present, enough to affect our future development?"

"The biggest threat to our Qi country at the moment is that the population is too small." Qi Tian sighed: "Nuo has a large territory, with a population of more than [-], which can only be scattered in the coastal areas, which is not enough to control the entire Hanzhou continent. In addition, Weiyuan Island, the Nanyang Islands, the Philippines, the Indochina Peninsula, and India have too much wealth and unclaimed land waiting for us to acquire. And these all require a huge population."

"We are now able to achieve an immigration scale of more than 2 people per year. If we persist like this, the population of our country will grow rapidly. Moreover, the population of our country is also constantly... multiplying, coupled with the increase in our transportation capacity , maybe in another 30 years, there should be a million people. Although it is not comparable to the billions of people of Ming Dynasty, it is still a big country in the Nanyang region."

"Time waits for me! Perhaps in a few years, Western barbarians will flock to India, to Southeast Asia, and even to mainland China to colonize and plunder." Qi Tian can't remember when the 30-year war in Europe ended It seems that after the signing of the "Westphalia Peace Treaty" after the armistice, Europe basically ended large-scale wars and promoted the formation of modern European nation-states. Some European powers began to set their sights on America, Africa, and Asia , opened the colonial era.Although there was still the Anglo-Dutch War later, the scale of the war was not very large and the duration was very short.

If the state of Qi is content with occupying the mainland of Hanzhou and the nearby islands at present, it can naturally emigrate gradually and develop slowly to accumulate strength. After decades, it can also become a regional power.

But in this world where the law of the jungle is followed, if you can't take the lead before the Western powers come to find food, then you will be too sorry for this body that knows the centuries-old history of later generations.

"It's a pity that the Ming Dynasty fell, and the people died countless times." Luo Yuru stretched out his hand to hold Qi Tian's hand, "It would be great if we could save one or two of them!"

"The situation in Ming Dynasty, we have almost done our best to make some changes. As for the final result, we can only wait and see. ... The distance is too far, and the communication of information is too delayed. But I think that the current Things are better than before.”

"Before?" Luo Yuru looked at Qi Tian puzzled, not knowing when he said "before".

"Come and see the future capital city of Qi State that I designed." Qi Tian pulled his wife to the table and asked her to look at the city planning and design drawing that he had just made.

"The location of the future capital city hasn't been chosen yet, why are you planning and designing it so early?" Luo Yuru was a little confused and even a little surprised why Qitian was so keen on construction and design.

The construction of a city or a building requires considerable architectural experience and necessary construction knowledge.If it is said that Qi Tian is more familiar with astronomy, geography and Chinese and foreign history, and has a precise control of the current political situation, it can be considered that he has read a lot of books and is good at thinking.

But what is surprising is that Qi Tian is also very proficient in the art of construction.The planning and design of Jianye City and Heishan City not far away are from his hands, and many buildings in Jianye City were also supervised by him in those years. Vigorous carelessness.

"The important buildings in the capital are scattered and arranged properly, so that the relationship between the city center and the surrounding residential areas is closer. ... It is also necessary to closely combine the topography to form the axis of the capital, so that it is more coordinated and has a better visual effect. ...by The polygonal geometry and radiating line network form the urban gardens and buildings into a coordinated organic whole, so that the whole city not only has the majestic spirit required by the capital, but also has the graceful style of a garden city..."

Qi Tian shamelessly moved out the urban planning map of Canberra, Australia in later generations, and also added some oriental design elements of Beijing City.In my previous life, as a civil engineer, I was fortunate enough to visit Canberra, the capital of Australia. While I was amazed, I couldn’t help complaining about the low residential density and large open areas in the area. In addition to being comfortable, I lived there during the period. convenient.

"Where are you going to locate the future capital city?" Luo Yuru didn't quite understand some of the city designs that Qitian explained, so she simply asked questions that she could understand.

"I think the establishment of a capital city needs to meet the following basic conditions: first, it should not be too inland. If the capital is too inland, there will be an inland mindset and a peaceful mind;

Second, it is close to the ocean, but it cannot be completely close to the sea. It is best to be within [-] kilometers from the sea.Our future Qi State is to build a maritime power, so we must have an oceanic mindset, so the capital should be closer to the ocean.However, if the capital is completely close to the sea, there will be no strategic barriers and no sense of security;

Third, sea and land transportation should be developed, so there can be a certain vertical and horizontal space;

Fourth, there are strategic barriers and strategic depth, which can be attacked and defended.There is a big city within a hundred kilometers around to act as a barrier for the capital, which can provide reinforcements and guards in time to cover the evacuation of personnel and materials during wartime.

Fifth, there are few natural disasters, such as earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, and droughts. "

Sixth, the environment should be good, surrounded by mountains and rivers, surrounded by mountains and waters, close to mountains, rivers, rivers, and lakes, and not far from the sea, that is the best;
Seventh, the scale of the capital should not be too large, and small and medium-sized cities are best;
Eighth, the climate should not be too hot or too cold, and the temperature should be appropriate.

Ninth, it is best to have the danger of mountains and rivers. In addition to the vast plains and hinterland of the capital, there must be continuous mountains nearby, so that it will be needed in the future.

tenth,……"

"Hey, if you have anything to add, let's hear it." Seeing Luo Yuru staring at her blankly, Qi Tian stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her eyes.

"...You have said everything you can say, how can I add." Luo Yuru pouted.

"This is a major event for the country. It doesn't matter if I say it alone. In addition, building the capital city will consume countless manpower and material resources, and the construction period will also be tens of years. If this is the case, it needs to be fully demonstrated and explained." Qi Tian looked at the table. The blueprint, smash it and said.

"You...do you have a fixed capital in your heart?"

"The southeast of Hanzhou has a superior climate and geography, rich water and grass, and fertile land, so it can be the capital of choice." Qi Tian said: "I think the vicinity of Daxing (now Brisbane, Australia) is good, and it is almost on the east coast. The middle position can balance the north and the south, and take into account overseas. The only disadvantage is that it is a little far away from the Nanyang region."

Luo Yuru tilted her head and thought about the simple map of the Hanzhou Continent that she had seen before, and she was also working hard to confirm the location of the Daxing area in her mind.

"When can a new capital be built?"

"It is estimated that our country of Qi will have a population of more than 50 before we can spare some energy to build the capital." Qi Tian said with a smile: "Otherwise, a small town with only a few hundred people will make people laugh!"

"...I have teeth..." At this time, a two-year-old child came waddlingly from the door, followed by a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl in court clothes, carefully caring for her hands, her eyes wide open. There is a faint difference between the writing and the women of the Han family.

"Greetings, King, Queen!" Princess Qi A Ruolan bowed to Qi Tian and Luo Yuru.

"I went to the palace today, do you have any new opinions on the new palace?" Qi Tian held the child in his arms and said to Princess A Ruolan with a smile: "If you want to add some Zhancheng elements to the palace, It should be proposed earlier, otherwise, the craftsmen of the construction company will finish the main part, and it will not be easy to make major changes."

"I don't have any new ideas, everything is for the king." A Ruolan smiled.

As the princess of Zhancheng, she married Qi State thousands of miles away. She thought it was a bitter and cold place, but she never thought that Hanzhou would have a scene of prosperity, and the king of Qi was so young and heroic, with a very good temper. Ruolan felt somewhat relieved in her heart.

"The folks who built the palace are all thanking the king for his kindness." A Ruolan said with a smile: "They said that there is no wages for working with the officials in Daming, and there is a lot of difference in food and lodging. When we arrive in Hanzhou, we will build the palace for the king. In the royal palace, you can have enough food every day, and you can save a few cents, which is said to be the grace of the king."

"Our country is short of manpower, so we shouldn't be building a lot. But every year, there are a large number of immigrants stranded in Jianye City. If you don't find them some workers, you will feel uneasy." Qi Tian said: "Eat enough food, get some money , It can be regarded as a disguised form of relief with work. In fact, the satisfaction point of the people nowadays is really low, and they only care about food, clothing and comfort."

(End of this chapter)