Cao Wei's political jokes

In 403 BC, King Wei Lie of Zhou made the leaders of Zhao, Wei and Han in the State of Jin princes. In this way, the emerging three kingdoms of Zhao, Wei and Han replaced the old state of Jin and became one of the main vassal States of the Warring States. Wei gained land with good economy when he carved up Jin. With the efforts of the founding monarch Wei Wenhou, Wei soon became the overlord of the Warring States.

After decades of prosperity, Wei moved its capital from Anyi in the Western Wei Dynasty to the beam of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, which affected the hegemony of Wei to some extent.

There is no conclusion about the time when Wei moved to the capital girder in history. There are three theories: one is 364 BC, the other is 36 BC1year, and the last is 339 BC. In today's article, because the time of the first and the second is close, it can be considered as a situation, and the third is regarded as a situation alone.

For the reason why Wei moved the capital to the girder, there are roughly several statements:

1, fear of Qin

2. The relationship with Zhao and Han is not good.

3. The geographical position of girder is better than Anyi, which is more suitable for development.

4. The strategic focus shifts eastward.

Let's analyze them one by one to see if Wei's move to the capital was a wrong strategic turn.

First, I am afraid of Qin.

This statement should be said in stages. In the first case, Wei's national strength is at its peak and he is afraid of Qin. This is even a joke. In the second case, in 339 BC, Wei was defeated by Qi in the Battle of Guiling and the Battle of Maling. In this case, it is still possible to be afraid of Qin, but it is only possible. Even Wei, who suffered heavy losses, is still there? Guo Wei? . At the beginning of the reform, was it in? Career advancement? It is difficult to defeat Wei. The battle of Hexi commanded by Shang Yang was defeated by the son of Shang Yang, the coach of Wei Jun. Otherwise, it is difficult to predict who will win or lose.

So this statement is part of the reason, but it is definitely not the main reason.

Second, make bad friends with Zhao and Han.

Let's just say it's still hard to stand firm. Have a bad relationship with Zhao and Han. Since Wei Wenhou's death, Wei Wuhou has abandoned the laws made by Wei Wenhou? Sanjin family? From this point, Wei began to fight Zhao and South Korea, and the three countries have already made bad friends.

However, whether in 364 BC, 36 BC1year or 339 BC, Wei was not afraid of North Korea and Zhao. On the map, we can see that the two lands of Wei were not connected together, so in 359 BC, Wei threatened the relocation of Zhao and South Korea by force, making the lands connected.

It is basically untenable to say that you have made bad friends with Zhao and Han and moved the capital, unless it is after Zhao Wuling Wang Khufu rides and shoots.

Third, the geographical position of girder is better than Anyi, which is more suitable for development.

The geographical position of girder is better than Anyi, which is more suitable for development. This statement is true! Anyi, the old capital of Wei, has a very bad geographical position. At that time, the development of Wei Anyi had reached a peak, and it was difficult to develop in it to the next level. On the other hand, because of its dense water network and fertile land, it is very suitable for the development of agriculture and commerce. Later, Wei moved its capital to the main beam, and really became the agricultural and commercial center of the Warring States period.

Moreover, the defense in Anyi area is unsafe, and the city is not strong. Although the girder is Ma Pingchuan, it is watertight and not suitable for large-scale corps, and the girder city is also in the Warring States period? The first fortified city? When Wei's strength was greatly reduced, it could not be captured for a long time, and finally Wei was forced to surrender by the flood.

Fourth, the strategic focus shifted eastward.

This statement is one of the main reasons why Wei moved the capital. During Wei Huiwen's reign, Qin in the west of Wei experienced two generations of blows, and its national strength declined, so it could no longer be the main rival of Wei. The only land that Qin enjoyed by Wei in Hexi has all fallen into Wei's hands. On the other hand, Qi in the Eastern Wei Dynasty has begun to rise, and plans to challenge the hegemony of Wei. Boss empire? Chu also has the idea of regaining the hegemony of the Central Plains. In order to suppress Qi and Chu, Wei moved the capital beam and moved the main political resources and military forces eastward. This move has to be said to be a rotten move!

Before Wei's center of gravity moved eastward, he had forged decades of hatred with Qin, and failed to completely defeat Qin in the west, so he hastily shifted his center of gravity and gave him a chance to breathe. Later, with the reversal of the battle between Qin, Wei and Hexi, Wei Jun was beaten everywhere.

After the main force moved eastward, Wei really gained a lot of benefits in the land of Huai Si in the face of Chu, but in the face of Qi, he was arrogant, underestimated the enemy, and lost again and again, and was destroyed by Qi step by step.

In a word, after Wei moved the capital to Liang, it was one of the turning points of Wei's hegemony. From then on, Wei could not resist Qin in the west and Qi in the east. Finally, Zhao in the north and Chu in the south rose up and attacked from all sides, challenging Wei's opponents. After the glory was gone, it was rubbed on the ground by the four major forces in turn.