Chapter 1669 Feelings by the Han River
The Han River is one of the major rivers on the peninsula. It originates from Mount Wutai on the western foot of the Taibai Mountains. It is more than 500 kilometers long. After flowing through Seoul, it converges with the Linjin River and flows into Jianghua Bay. The Koreans regard the Han River as their mother river, just like the Chinese to the Yellow River. The Han River flows through Seoul for more than 60 kilometers, with a wide river surface and a narrowest point of nearly 1,000 meters. In a highly modern city, a big river is its best embellishment and a gift given by nature. Any city near the river will dress up this gift given by God.
After decades of development, Seoul, which became a ruin during the Korean War, has become a highly modern city, and both sides of the Han River have become a famous tourist area. There are many famous attractions by the Han River, such as the 63 Building, the Congress Hall, the Han River Bridge, the music fountain, etc. The dimly lit night is truly amazing.
Hanjiang Citizen Park has a bicycle lane, where you can ride a bicycle to see the beautiful scenery of Hanjiang.
At night, the neon lights on both sides of the Han River and the lights of passing vehicles decorate the night view of the Citizen Park very charmingly. The gurgling river water contrasts with this beautiful night view is particularly moving. Looking at the railings in the evening breeze, the beautiful scenery along the Han River is in your eyes.
"I really don't want to say that the night view of Seoul is quite beautiful," Luo Ziling couldn't help but sigh: "Although the Koreans are a bit despicable, their construction achievements are still pretty good."
"This is my second time in Seoul," Yang Qingyin clenched her long hair that was blown away by the wind and said with a smile: "Last time my mother took me and Qingye, we were only in junior high school at that time. In a blink of an eye, many years have passed, and everything has become strange."
"It's the first time we are here," Luo Yuqing took Luo Ziling's arm and looked at the night view. "It's really good. I'm going to take a few photos and post them on WeChat Moments to prove that I've been here."
"When I came to Seoul, I thought of an interesting story," Luo Ziling pulled Yang Qingyin and asked both women to stay by his side. Then he said in a cheerful tone: "Once when my great-grandfather told me about the matter, he said that he saw a tone online. An old Chinese came to South Korea for traveling. He was scolded by the Koreans because he didn't know what to do with the customs clearance procedures. He also told him that the first time he came to South Korea, he must abide by the laws of the Korean side and not embarrass the Chinese. He was angry and immediately retorted, saying that it was not the first time he had come, but he did not need a visa before, and he drove in a swagger, and no one dared to stop them."
After hearing Luo Ziling say this, both women looked at him curiously, wanting to hear what the result would be.
"The Korean was surprised and said how could we not have a visa, and we drove here swagger. The old man said that he was driving a tank car back then. When he drove a tank car into the Seoul city area, the Korean army and the Mi army both fled." Speaking of this, Luo Ziling laughed: "In the 1950s, our heroic volunteer army reached the 37th level and occupied Seoul. At that time, no one dared to make things difficult for them, no one asked them for visas, and asked them to abide by Korean laws. Driving a tank car is so domineering, hahahahaha!"
"I guess this is the case." Yang Qingyin looked at Luo Ziling with a smile, "Actually, your great-grandfather participated in the war of aid to Korea and he also came to Seoul. He told you about this, and he should have felt something when he saw it."
"I heard from my mother about my great-grandfather's past. When he was founded, he should have been a regiment commander. In the late period of the War of Aid Korea, he was the deputy division commander. He personally participated in the command of the battle against Seoul, and it seemed that the team he led first attacked Seoul."
Ling Ruonan also told him that Ling Jinhua told her that when they led their troops to capture Seoul, the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, Li Qiwei left a sentence on the wall of the office, "The commander of the Eighth Army of the United States, I would like to greet the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Army." There was a bit of provocation in the polite greetings. When Ling Jinhua saw these words, she was very angry and vowed to capture Li Qiwei alive.
Unfortunately, the volunteer army later had to give up Seoul due to logistics supply issues.
When he said this, Luo Ziling stopped and looked at the view of the Han River in front of him in a daze.
He knew clearly that although the Chinese army occupied and ruled the peninsula many times in history, the Chinese army set up camp in Seoul, which may have been the last time in the 1950s. There may not be such an opportunity in the future.
In fact, since ancient times, the entire peninsula of Liaodong has been a territory of China. The Han Dynasty set up four counties in Liaodong, completely including the current land of North and South Korea under the rule of the Han Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, Su Dingfang led more than 100,000 troops to cross the sea to fight, conquering Baekje. Later, the Tang army destroyed Goryeo and forced Silla to surrender. On this peninsula, Xiongjin Governor's Office, Andong Governor's Office, and Jilinzhou Governor's Office were successively set up.
The capital of Andong Protectorate is in Pyongyang.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Central Plains dynasties all stationed troops on the peninsula.
Unfortunately, all historical glory has become the past and the fragment of history. China’s influence can no longer be so great, and the grand occasion of the surrender of the four barbarians will never appear again. All glory has become the past. If you miss the past, you can only sigh and sigh.
Seeing Luo Ziling suddenly become silent, Luo Yuqing seemed very surprised.
"Zi Ling, what are you thinking?"
"I'm thinking," Luo Ziling sighed long, "During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Su Dingfang led more than 100,000 troops to cross the sea to expedition to Baekje, and finally destroyed his country and captured his king Fuyu Yici. The whole process lasted only ten days. The Han people at that time were the super masters of this land, and no one could compete with the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Kingdom. More than 60 years ago, we also set foot here, and our army was stationed here, but now, we can only stand here as a tourist to enjoy the scenery. It is hard to help but feel sad when I remembered the strength and glory of the past."
"Yes, it's really sad." Yang Qingyin nodded.
She fully understood Luo Ziling’s thoughts at this time, and she herself was a little sad.
Many tourists who go to Vladivostok, Russia also feel this feeling when they see the Ming Dynasty monuments left there and the Chinese writings on the monuments - a very heavy sense of loss.
Luo Yuqing, who knew little about history, couldn't help but feel silence when he heard Luo Ziling say this: "You won't lie to me, right? During the Tang Dynasty, 100,000 troops could cross the sea to fight? A country was destroyed within ten days? You are not making up history? Now the Chinese Navy wants to send 100,000 people overseas, it is not that easy, right? During the Tang Dynasty, navigation technology was much behind now, and there were no large-tonnage warships. How could they send more than 100,000 troops across the sea to the other side of the strait?"
"Go back and read the history books well," Luo Ziling was a little angry, "You can ask Qing Yin if there is such a thing!"
Luo Yuqing looked at Yang Qingyin and still looked like she didn't believe it.
Most girls don’t like history and don’t know much about history. They may not know about this kind of event that is not recorded in detailed in history textbooks - unless girls like Yang Qingyin who majors in history.
"Zi Ling said all of them are real historical events, which are indeed magical," Yang Qingyin smiled. "Su Dingfang did lead more than 100,000 troops across the sea to attack Baekje. It took only ten days to destroy Baekje and capture the king alive. It seems that the one who defeated the Japanese army in the waters near Baijiang Village was removed from his post because of the overthrow of the sea ship escorting supplies in this battle. Later, he joined the army in white, made military achievements, and finally became prime minister. The Tang army before the Kaiyuan of the Tang Dynasty was indeed an invincible existence in the world, much more powerful than the current American army. At that time, those who really violated our strong Han Dynasty would be punished even if they were far away. Gaochang State only blocked the road to tribute to other countries. Li Shimin was angry and asked Hou Junji to lead the army to attack.
In the fight, Hou Junji led his army through the desert, appeared unexpectedly at Gaochang City, scaring Gaochang King Ju Wentai to death. Yes, Ju Wentai was scared to death by the sudden appearance of the Tang army. These are not myths and legends, but real history. At that time, the Anxi Army of the Tang Dynasty, which was able to subdue nearly 4 million square kilometers, Su Dingfang, who had just mentioned just now, led his army to destroy the Baekje, Western Turks, and Pamirs, and had outstanding military achievements, but later generations knew that he had not many famous people, mainly because there were too many famous generals at that time. By the way, this Su Dingfang led his army to pacify the Western Turkic rebellion, and the 10,000 infantry and cavalry he led, and the mixed infantry and cavalry, were surrounded by 10,000 cavalry of the Western Turkic leader Ashina Helu."
"How did it happen later?" History idiot Luo Yuqing was also attracted by interest.
"Asina Helu only led thirty-six cavalry to escape and was eventually captured alive." Luo Ziling gave the answer for Yang Qingyin.
"Ah!" Luo Yuqing was stunned, looking in disbelief.
Seeing Luo Yuqing stunned, Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin looked at each other and smiled.
When talking about these things, they feel that they have a common feeling and resonance.
Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why Luo Ziling feels many times better to Yang Qingyin than Ouyang Feifei.
Chapter completed!