Chapter 2640 Enjoying Peaceful Life
Nan Yan hesitated for a moment, then smiled and shook her head: "It's okay."
“…”
"I just remembered that the emperor seemed to have said that night that he had other plans for Jiangnan, especially Jinling, is that right?"
Zhu Feng curled the corners of his lips: "You have a good memory."
He didn't say anything immediately, but took the letter from Nan Yan's hand, carefully put it in his arms, and pressed it with his palm.
Seeing how much he cherished it, Nan Yan couldn't help but smile.
No wonder, this was the first letter their daughter wrote to them, so Zhu Feng must have kept it and treasured it.
Nan Yan asked Ruoshui to come in, served them tea, and prepared some snacks. Zhu Feng picked up the cup and took a sip before slowly saying, "I plan to set up another team in Jinling."
"Jinling?"
Nan Yan was stunned and looked at him in surprise: "Why?"
When Emperor Gaozu conquered the country, he established the capital in Nanjing because of its prosperity and because of the war in the north. If the capital was established in the north, it would likely be harassed by the Kingdom of Neng. Later, after Zhu Feng ascended the throne, he quickly set about moving the capital to Beiping.
The first reason for moving the capital was that as the King of Yan, his political capital had been in the north for more than ten years. Although he went south to seize the throne, many gentry in the court and in the south still expressed dissatisfaction with him, so he could not enforce his orders.
The relocation of the capital to Peking was for the sake of his rule;
The second reason, and the most important one, was that most of the crises of Yan State came from the north, so he simply set the capital in Beiping, and the emperor guarded the national border to bring stability to the north.
And now——
Zhu Feng said solemnly, "Over the years, you've noticed that, thanks to Yan Ye, the north has been relatively stable. Of course, this stability is only temporary. I can't move my capital back. However, establishing my capital in the north also brings a shortcoming."
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "It's just that there are too many troubles in the south."
Zhu Feng nodded.
Indeed, in recent years, apart from Zhu Feng's national policies for managing the Western Regions, of course, these were all matters of seeking victory in a stable manner, but the South has become a troubled place.
The previous riot at Da Ci'en Temple and the subsequent riots by mulberry farmers were both deliberately instigated by someone.
Nan Yan frowned slightly and said, "How come there is no peaceful day in this world?"
Zhu Feng glanced at her and said with a smile, "How old are you? You still say such stupid things?"
“…”
"I have come to see clearly over the years that there will never be a peaceful day in this world."
Nan Yan listened and her expression drooped.
He whispered, "Your Majesty's words really make people feel discouraged."
“…”
"I have always hoped that the world would be at peace, that the Emperor could rest well, and that I could enjoy a peaceful life with him. Now that you say that, doesn't that day ever come?"
Zhu Feng laughed and said, "Why are you talking like an old lady? Enjoying a peaceful life? Do you want to move a chair to the wall and bask in the sun?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Your Majesty always says that I am not young anymore."
Zhu Feng asked, "Saying you're not young anymore, is that the same as saying you're old?"
“…”
"You are so good at picking bones. Next time I eat fish, I will give it to you to pick out the bones first."
Nan Yan smiled.
Zhu Feng smiled and shook his head, then said, "Whether the world will ever be peaceful again, no one knows. But Yan Ye, I, and many other ambitious people in the court are willing to persevere precisely for that day."
When Nan Yan heard this, she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Indeed, as Zhu Feng said, there are always things in the world that need to be done by people, and there are always people who are willing to do these things without fear of difficulties.
They don't need history to remember them, nor do they need anyone to be grateful to them.
It's just what I want, and I just hope it's enough.
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said softly, "Ultimately, it's still a question of whether to establish the capital in the north or south. I'd like to say that if we could find a place in the central region to establish the capital, wouldn't this problem arise?"
Zhu Feng glanced at her and said with a half-smile, "Xi'an Prefecture."
Nan Yan said: "Then——"
"But Xi'an Prefecture also has problems."
"What's the problem?"
"It's the issue of food supply. Even during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian would always leave Chang'an and go to Luoyang to fight famine. This is called 'seeking food.'"
“…”
"If it weren't for this problem, they wouldn't have had to build the Eastern Capital."
Nan Yan said: "Then the Eastern Capital Luoyang——"
Having said this, she herself stopped.
Choosing the western capital of Beijing will naturally lead to the problem of east and west, which is the same as the north-south problem we are facing today.
Zhu Feng looked at her and smiled, "Well, you're not stupid this time. You figured out the problem yourself."
Nan Yan sighed deeply.
Therefore, being an emperor is the most tiring thing of the day, because there is not a single day or moment when nothing happens. He often has to hold down one thing and then push up the other, and he never has a moment of peace every day.
Nan Yan looked up at him and said softly, "So, even if the emperor chose the most central location as the capital, there will still be problems on all sides, right?"
"good."
Zhu Feng nodded and said, "So, given the current situation, if I want to solve the problem, I must focus on Jiangnan."
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "It shouldn't be difficult to set up a team in Jinling, right?"
Zhu Feng said: "It's difficult, but not difficult."
“…”
"Firstly, when we moved the capital, we also left some people behind, and they have been used by the Jinling Imperial Palace ever since. Secondly, Jinling is wealthy and has many ambitious people. It will be very quick to assemble such a team."
“…”
"With two capitals, north and south, things will be easier to solve."
“…”
"In the final analysis, southern affairs should be handled by the south, and northern affairs should be handled according to northern methods. This is what it means to adapt to local conditions."
Nan Yan nodded and said, "That's true. But—"
Zhu Feng asked, "But what?"
Nan Yan turned to look at him and asked softly, "Kyoto can have two north and south, but there is only one emperor."
“…”
"If Jinling's team is formed, who does the emperor intend to put in charge?"
Zhu Feng's eyes flickered slightly, and then he said, "King Wei, you already have the qualifications to be the Jingzhao Yin."
“…”
"Including this time, during my absence, the news from the capital shows that he has been very diligent. Your uncle's letter also praised his tact and tact, saying that he has the style of the Holy Ancestor."
“…”
"If he can handle it, let him go to the south to gain some experience."
Nan Yan smiled when she heard that.
Zhu Feng was still thinking about business, but when he heard her voice, he turned to look at her: "What are you laughing at?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "The Emperor finally has something to say in praise of the King of Wei."
Zhu Feng immediately frowned, coughed lightly and said, "It was your uncle who praised him, not me."
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