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Chapter 214: On Moving the Capital

After hearing Luo Zhaoyun's advice, Emperor Yang Guang of Sui, he started with printing. The simple and clear way made the implementation of the entire system possible. He couldn't help but feel magical and brilliant.

He had to admit that Luo Zhaoyun was indeed a rare talent, with both cultural relics, the most important thing was that novel insights and very clever. It was so rare that he could think of things that others could not think of.

The obstacles to the imperial examination were resolved. Yang Guang was very happy and asked him carefully if he could write a detailed plan?

Based on the experience of later generations and his understanding of printing techniques in history, Luo Zhaoyun roughly explained the techniques of woodblock printing. Yang Guang was also an extremely smart person, so he understood it at one point and couldn't help but cheer for several times.

"Haha, from this printing technique, you can print books in large quantities. The works of philosophers, the Analects of Confucius, the Spring and Autumn Period, the various schools of thought, and the poems and essays since the Qin and Han dynasties can be spread to the people. In this way, the entire literary literacy and knowledge reserve of the people of the Sui Dynasty can be expanded more than ten times. After the whole people practice literature, the Hu culture hindered the constraints of Han culture, broke backward customs, and allowed more poor scholars to read all the books of saints, and passed the imperial examination and participated in the court. In this way, they also broke the monopoly of aristocratic families. Yes, Luo Zhaoyun, you are young and unexpectedly you are a genius, with many ghost ideas. It is rare to be able to share my worries!" Yang Guang laughed.

The eunuchs and maids guarding outside the hall looked at each other when they heard Emperor Yang of Sui so happy. They didn't know what Luo Zhaoyun said that would make Long Yan happy.

After Yang Guang's smile was calm, he raised his eyebrows and his eyes became extremely deep. His eyes were staring at Luo Zhaoyun, as if he was thinking about something.

Luo Zhaoyun changed his face quickly after seeing Emperor Yang of Sui laughing. He was a little surprised and worried. He didn't know what Emperor Yang of Sui was thinking about.

A moment later, Yang Guang asked condescendingly: "Luo Cheng, I have something to think about and I am not sure about it. You can analyze it for me."

"This, even Your Majesty is a great talent and a far-sighted vision, you cannot decide. I dare not guess it!" Luo Zhaoyun said respectfully, but in fact, he felt that the flattery was really good. He also learned the false and false official accent.

Yang Guang was somewhat helpful, and he was wearing everything he had, but he didn't wear flattery. Anyone liked to listen to other people's flattery. This is true for ordinary people, ordinary people, emperors and great men.

"You don't have to be humble. Just say whatever you think of, I won't blame you."

"Oh, I'll accept the order."

Yang Guang nodded and said solemnly: "A minister has submitted a memorial to me and suggested that I move the capital to Luoyang. What do you think about this memorial?"

When Luo Zhaoyun heard this, his heart trembled. It seemed that the situation was unstoppable. As soon as Yang Guang ascended the throne, he planned to move the capital to Luoyang. Although Yang Guang said that this was a suggestion made by a minister, he knew that this was Yang Guang's excuse and was testing him.

If Emperor Yang Guang of Sui directly said that it was his idea, Luo Zhaoyun would definitely not dare to say anything more and just follow the compliment. This is not the remark that Yang Guang wanted to hear.

Although Yang Guang had already considered the move to Luoyang when he was the crown prince, he had just ascended the throne and controlled the royal power, so the move to the capital was of great importance. Yang Guang suddenly felt that Luo Zhaoyun had a novel idea and solved his problems several times, so he suddenly asked.

Luo Zhaoyun faintly understood Yang Guang's thoughts. He would not say anything against the bad, because he had studied history and knew that moving the capital to Luoyang was definitely not as harmful or beneficial as the novels of later generations of Romance, and was greedy for pleasure. On the contrary, in the context of the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Yang of Sui wanted to move the capital to Luoyang, which was a great achievement, great courage, and his political purpose.

"I think there is still some reason to move the capital to Luoyang, but it would be a pity if Daxing City was completely abandoned. If it was set as the Second Capital, it would be good to change land and cooperate with each other!" Luo Zhaoyun said it more tactfully, in a proper manner, not aggressive, nor conservative way.

Yang Guang's expression did not change and continued to ask: "Where do you think the reason is moving the capital to Luoyang?"

Luo Zhaoyun was asked and had to answer this question directly, saying: "When you go back to your Majesty, I think that moving the capital to Luoyang will be of at least three benefits. First, Luoyang is located in the heart of the world and belongs to the human heart. It can be dispatched from all directions to supervise the Northern Qi, Nanchen, Guanlong, and Jiangling, and timely grasp the dynamics of the world and govern the four directions. This is what Chang'an and Daxing City lacks in geographical location. It is too west. Second, Luoyang is rich in material resources and sufficient supply. There are several large granaries nearby. There are no need to worry about the shortage of food in the capital. Third, a new capital is built, officials follow him, leave the foundation, and strengthen the authority of the court. In this way, poor scholars are more likely to enter the official career and serve the country!"

After hearing this, Yang Guang smiled and nodded, and truly recognized Luo Zhaoyun's talent and insight, because although these three points are simple and not comprehensive enough, they are the most critical points and the aspects he values ​​most. He has thought of what he said for a long time and has discussed them with several confidant ministers.

However, Luo Zhaoyun could accurately say it in such a short time, and it was obvious that his knowledge was far away from others and he would be a pillar of the country in the future. Yang Guang thought in his heart.

Emperor Yang of Sui stood up, patted his hands twice, and then said proudly: "What he said makes sense, but he still didn't say it completely. It's not accurate enough. In fact, I have had this idea. Luoyang is the land of dragons and the foundation of the ages! Luoyang has been the capital since ancient times, controlled by three rivers, with four blocks, and 6 waters. There are many innate conditions. The land of Guanlong has rugged roads and difficult transportation. There are eight droughts in ten years. Not to mention the distance, just say that in the 14th year of Kaihuang, the drought in Guanzhong, the late emperor even brought the people to Luoyang to escape the destiny. The people eat wild vegetables, tree bark, bean crumbs and mixed bran. How funny? If Luoyang is built, at least in terms of food and grass supply, it can be done once and for all, which is a blessing for future generations." (To be continued.)
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