Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 563: Move the capital to Chang'an!

Cui Yan's governance level is still very high
Chang'an City, this ancient capital with a long history, has experienced the baptism of war, but it still exudes a unique prosperity under Cui Yan's governance in recent days.

When Xing Daorong came back just a few months ago, he almost thought he had come to the wrong city...

The scene before us is unprecedented and breathtaking.

As the morning light began to shine, the outline of Chang'an City gradually became clear in the mist.

Xing Daorong saw the city gate slowly opening, and on both sides of the army, groups of merchants and envoys from all directions arrived.

Xing Daorong had never seen such a scene before, and it was even harder to imagine during the war years.

Just as he was looking at it curiously, Cui Yan came out of the city to greet him.

Seeing Xing Daorong's surprised look, he was quite satisfied and said with a smile: "Zi Yu! Why do you look like this?"

Xing Daorong pointed and asked, "Mr. Ji Gui... where are these merchants from?"

Cui Yan smiled even more brightly.

Yi Yi and Xing Daorong explained: "Chengdu... Jiangnan... and also from the Western Regions!"

"Except for the Northern Wei, merchants from other places are now coming to Chang'an to exchange money for goods and goods for goods."

Cattle!
After listening to this, Xing Daorong couldn't help but give Cui Yan a thumbs up.

Cui Yan is really capable to restore Chang'an City to this state in such a short time.

In fact, this matter is not as difficult as Xing Daorong thought.

As long as the local families support it, merchants will do business and gather for profit, they will naturally gather in one place.

Besides, the rumor that Liu Bei was going to move the capital to Chang'an never stopped, which made it easier for people to come to Chang'an City naturally.

As for the Western Regions...

With the peace in Xichuan and the emergence of curved plows, Shu brocade and curved plows became best-sellers.

It is normal for businessmen from "foreign countries" to do international trade.

But for Xing Daorong, who had traveled through time and space and had been witnessing the sufferings of the world and the chaos of wars among all parties, such a scene was indeed rare and shocking.

But this is just the beginning.

Walking into the city, you will see wide and straight streets lined with shops, including silk shops, teahouses, restaurants, blacksmith shops, pharmacies... There are all kinds of shops, and it is very bustling.

The shouts of vendors, the rumbling of horse-drawn carriages, and the chatting and laughing of passers-by are intertwined together.

Walking in the streets, one saw nobles in gorgeous clothes and commoners in coarse cloth rubbing shoulders with each other.

On the street corner, a group of children were chasing and playing, with laughter ringing in the ears.

Those elaborately decorated pavilions and terraces are scattered in the city in an orderly manner, reflecting the majestic legacy of the Han Dynasty while retaining the freshness and elegance of the period when Cao Cao was in control.

Xing Daorong looked at the scene of peace and prosperity in the country and for the first time felt fortunate that he did not "die early and be reborn early."

otherwise…

Where can I see such a scene...

...

"Zi Yu, His Majesty has sent me an order, telling me that he wants to move the capital to Chang'an."

"You brought the army here today for this matter."

Xing Daorong followed Cui Yan all the way to the palace in Chang'an City, and saw that this old palace had been repaired.

After hearing Cui Yan's question, he came to his senses and said, "That's right!"

"After all, Chang'an was only recovered not long ago, so moving the capital today is a little hasty."

"But since His Majesty has made up his mind, we should give our full support."

"This time we came here to eliminate all hidden dangers."

"I wonder if Cao Wei and Sima Yi are making any moves near Chang'an."

Cui Yan shook his head and said, "Don't worry, Ziyu, besides governing Chang'an, I have also been constantly looking for news from outside."

"Both Cao Wei and Sima Yi are behaving themselves at the moment." Xing Daorong listened and nodded, but muttered to himself.

It is normal for Cao Wei to be peaceful...

After all, Cao Pi was injured by himself, so he could only keep quiet.

But what was Sima Yi doing?

When thinking of Sima Yi, Xing Daorong thought of Bao Long again.

There has been no news from this guy for a while. When asked to keep an eye on Sima Yi... he really was watching him!
That means the enemy won’t move... I won’t move... and I don’t know how to take the initiative to send some information.

He immediately asked, "General Bao Long, no letters?"

After these words were spoken, Cui Yan suddenly remembered everything.

But he said quickly: "Ziyou, now that you mention this, it reminds me of something."

"A while ago, General Bao Long sent someone here to say that Sima Yi went north."

"He should continue to follow Sima Yi northwards. If the general asks, he should report this."

Heading north again?
What is Sima Yi doing?

Xing Daorong was a little confused when he heard this, but considering Bao Long's stubborn personality, he might really follow him to the north.

This news is quite valuable.

As long as Sima Yi does not cause any trouble, Chang'an City will be safe.

But even if it was safe, why would Sima Yi go to the northern prairie?
I had some doubts in my mind, but I also knew that this was not the time to study this first.

After all, the most important thing at hand is... moving the capital.

...

Although Xing Daorong arrived in Chang'an, he did not need to get too involved in the specific matters of moving the capital.

Especially the complicated internal matters, such as celebrations...decorations...staff arrangements, etc., he doesn't need to worry about them.

His role is more symbolic... sitting in charge.

Soon, after staying in Chang'an for two months, Liu Bei officially took control of Chang'an.

...

On the day when Liu Bei moved the capital to Chang'an, the city of Chang'an seemed to be bathed in the warm sunshine of spring, and was filled with joy and festivity everywhere.

Colorful flags were hung high on the city gates, red silks were fluttering, gongs and drums were beating, and people poured into the streets, vying to catch a glimpse of the new capital.

On both sides of the street, vendors displayed a variety of goods, and the snack stalls that were filled with fragrant food were crowded with children.

Liu Bei's carriage slowly drove into the city. He was wearing a brocade robe and had a kind smile on his face. He waved to the people around him.

The people knelt down one after another, shouting "Your Majesty". Their voices gathered into a torrent, shaking every corner of Chang'an.

The soldiers were lined up in neat rows, their armor shining, and their steps firm and powerful, demonstrating the majesty and order of the new capital.

Inside and outside the palace, there were lanterns and colorful decorations, and the palace was magnificent. Civil officials and military officers dressed in their best clothes gathered together.

Among them, Xing Daorong was naturally the first in the line and the most watched one.

But today he is very low-key. After all, Liu Bei is the protagonist in the matter of moving the capital!
At this moment, Liu Bei climbed onto a high platform, looking into the distance, and was announcing a general amnesty and tax reduction.

"I inherited the great achievements of Emperor Gaozu in expanding the territory, and the fortune of Emperor Guangwu in restoring the country. I was entrusted with the task in times of crisis and shouldered the responsibility in times of decline."

"Now the false Wei has stolen the tripod in Ye, the Han Dynasty has fallen, and the ancestral temples are covered in dust. Whenever I think of the pain of Emperor Xiaoling's death, I always cry in the middle of the night and sigh with my chest."

"Chang'an is the place where Emperor Gaozong was born. It is a place of strategic importance, with mountains and rivers, and is the place where the emperor's spirit resides. I now order the capital to be moved to Chang'an, in response to the will of heaven and the advantages of the terrain."

"Dong Zhuo burned Luo, Li and Guo were in chaos, and Chang'an had been in ruins for more than 20 years. Minister Cui Yan was ordered to lead the Ministry of Civil Affairs to repair Weiyang and Changle and rebuild Mingtang and Biyong. Minister Xu Jing was ordered to supervise the cultivation of Guanzhong and store grain and silk. The elders of the three prefectures who helped the king's army were granted three levels of nobility; refugees who returned home were exempted from taxes for three years."

"When the imperial edict arrives, all officials should not forget the sorrow of the troubled times. I swear to you all: I will not return to my old position until I have cleared the Central Plains and restored the glory of the Han Dynasty!"

After the announcement, he bowed three times toward the sky to comfort the ancestors of the Han Dynasty!

At this point, Liu Bei officially returned the capital to Chang'an, intending to unify the world at any time!
(End of this chapter)