After unifying the six kingdoms, why did Qin Shihuang choose to establish his capital in Xianyang?

We all know that the Qin State unified the six countries in 221 BC and became the first feudal country in ancient Chinese history. Therefore, Qin has always been a powerful country in people's minds, but in fact, in the early Warring States period, Qin's national power was still very weak. At that time, Qin had a strategically important territory that was captured by Wei. In this way, Wei The state put Qin under its own surveillance. Qin was also in a state of crisis at that time. In order to get rid of this situation, Qin Xiangong built Yueyang as the capital in 383 BC. From then on, Qin made great efforts to govern and reused the national power of Shang Yang. It increased greatly and had the strength to compete with the six countries for hegemony.

But the ensuing problem is that the strength of the Qin State in all aspects is increasing day by day, and the capital city of Yueyang can no longer meet the needs of development. At this time, the rulers need to consider choosing a place with a more advantageous geographical location to build a new state. The capital city can not only meet the needs of hegemony, but also expand the growing urban needs, so Xianyang was chosen.

Xianyang is strategically located near mountains and rivers, which is a very favorable land in terms of Feng Shui. The natural environment is also more suitable for human habitation. It has excellent conditions for the development of agriculture and fisheries. The fertile land and the intersection of the Jing River and the Wei River not only meet people's living needs, but also become the most fertile area in Guanzhong. The most important thing is that the strategic location is also important. There is an east-west highway that can connect Bashu, Sichuan and Xianyang, and can also provide a transportation artery in the Zhuolu Central Plains, so it is easier to compete for the world.

In general, after the struggle of the Qin Dynasty’s monarchs and people, Xianyang was constantly repaired. By the time Qin Shihuang unified the six countries, Xianyang was already a famous city, so Xianyang was finally chosen as the capital. It is also the aspiration of the people and the general trend.