The Huaiyang Canal in May is vast, with mighty water and hundreds of miles of scenery, infinitely beautiful. As the canal that connects the Huaihe River and the Yangtze River, it is also the most important waterway between the north and the south. It has always been prosperous.
Especially with the stabilization of political power and social stability, its economic value has become increasingly prominent. In the context of the great development of the Han Dynasty's commodity economy and the increasingly prosperous north-south trade, the canal has become a golden waterway. No river section in the country can. Than above.
The Huaiyang Canal is the only way for trade between the north and the south, population flow, and taxation from the southeast to Beijing. May is the busiest time for the canal, with goods and passengers, official ships and water transport, traveling from south to north. There is an endless stream.
In the Thousand Sail Boat Race, a large-scale boat was moving forward through the waves. It was a three-story passenger ship. The hull had some mottled marks, but the decoration was very luxurious. This passenger ship had some background, and the owner behind the fleet was The former Dongping Prince's Mansion is now the Lu Guogong Mansion.
The Zhao family's business has always been prosperous. In addition to restaurants, shipping is its pillar industry. Whether it is overseas trade or inland shipping, the scale is very large.
Before Zhao Kuangzan's death, he divided the Zhao family's property and left it to his descendants. Even his daughter had a share, and Princess Zhao Yuan's share was almost as much as that of several sons. This was obviously to please King Zhao Liu Fang. After all, Zhao Kuangzan After his death, the only one who could protect the Zhao family was Liu Fang.
Of course, as the family of the Twenty-Four Heroes and the top nobles of the Han Dynasty, it is very rare for the Zhao family to need the protection of others. Under normal circumstances, as long as they don't mess around, everything will be fine.
During the official rectification campaign that started last year, the Zhao family was inevitably affected. It is conceivable that in the Zhao family's business landscape, it is impossible to abide by the law in everything. However, no matter how big the turmoil is, it will not be able to shake the entire Zhao family. At least their boats are still running relentlessly on rivers, lakes and seas.
There was a pleasant atmosphere on the deck, with a large number of guests looking over the side, admiring the canal scenery, talking constantly, and pointing out the surrounding environment from time to time.
In a VIP room on the third floor, the window was wide open, and the warm sunlight shone on Zhao Pu by the window, revealing his old but peaceful face.
Looking out at the magnificent view of the canal outside the window, Zhao Pu couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He had walked this way when he left the prime minister and went south. Now that he has walked north again, his mood is very different.
Under the bright sun, the water waves are vast, and the sunlight reflected on the river is so dazzling. Of course, the most touching thing is the prosperous scene on the river bank. This kind of scene is at least a part of Zhao Pu's contribution, and the prosperity of Kaibao is flourishing. He, Zhao Pu, has made great contributions.
In the past two years after he resigned as prime minister, Zhao Pu has been staying in the south of the Yangtze River. In order not to attract attention, he did not stay in the Taoist Jiangning Mansion or the prosperous Suzhou. Instead, he chose Jiangyin County on the south bank of the Yangtze River, which is densely populated. The economy is developed, the scenery is good, and it is suitable for retiring. It is surrounded by wealthy states such as Su, Chang, and Run. Similarly, it is not far from Jiangning, and it is convenient to receive some interesting political news...
A political strongman like Zhao Pu, even if he becomes an official, cannot really remain silent. He is in the world, but he always thinks about the temple. In the past two years, he has been ostensibly returning home to live in peace, but Zhao Pu will go to the Yangtze River from time to time. He was walking, boating, or fishing, but from time to time he would look north at the capital. He rarely made any remarks, so as not to offend others, but his gaze to the north already encompassed everything.
In the past two years since he returned home, Zhao Pu naturally paid close attention to what happened in the court. As a former prime minister, he could not hide the big or small matters from him, as long as he wanted to know.
When various news spread to the south of the Yangtze River, Zhao Pu's mood was complicated. Whether it was the suppression of the Yulin rebellion, the Anxi war, or even the weakened but still ongoing administrative rectification, Zhao Pu had a lot of emotions.
Even without him, Zhao Pu, the big man is still moving forward along the established track. His role does not seem to be that important. But at the same time, Zhao Pu can't help but think that if he is still in the phase, even if some disturbances are inevitable, there will be chaos. There will definitely be less, and the court's control will be stronger. This is where Zhao Pu is confident.
Song Qi, Li Fang, Zhao Kuangyi, those people, Song Qi is short-sighted, Li Fang is pedantic, Zhao Kuangyi has outstanding talents, but he is deep and selfish... When he was in the opposition, Zhao Pu despised the prime ministers who were high in the temple. Over and over again.
However, the situation is different now. Just when Zhao Pu thought he was going to die of old age in Jiangyin and wait for his descendants to carry the coffin back to Ji, an edict suddenly came from Emperor Liu, calling him to return to Luoyang.
The content is very simple, but it is enough to trigger endless associations, and Zhao Pu's heart instantly becomes hot, like a dead tree blooming with spring, full of hope and enthusiasm.
Without much hesitation or even pretense, Zhao Pu ordered his family to pack their bags, leave his Xunyang Marquis Mansion, and quickly embark on the road north. He first took the road to Runzhou, crossed the river by water, and went north along the canal. After three or two days, he went to The further away from Jiangyin, the more complicated my mood became.
The content of the edict from Luoyang is very simple, but the simpler it is, the more unusual it is behind it. Of course, with Zhao Pu's sophisticated calculations, he would not have been unaware of it and had some guesses in his mind, but he still did not hesitate at all and had no hesitation.
Zhao Pu is sixty-five years old this year. Although he is old, his spirit is still there. If there is no chance, that's it. But once the opportunity arises, he will not hesitate. Even if he knows in his heart, what is waiting for him in Luoyang is probably It's a troublesome thing.
Looking at the scene of the canal with slightly confused eyes, Zhao Pu suddenly thought of Wang Pu. The canal where the passenger ships travel has been repaired several times, but the biggest move was made when Wang Pu was in power in Huainan.
At that time, in addition to appeasing the people of Huainan and developing production, Wang Pu spent most of his thoughts on water damage and ditch management. In addition to the Hongze Project and the Guishan Canal, the repair of the Hangou was also a highlight of his achievements, and it remains to this day. The people of Huainan can still enjoy the benefits.
Zhao Pu still admires Wang Pu. He has a strong personal style of government and ministers, and he has exerted it to the extreme, and is deeply trusted by Emperor Liu. However, Zhao Pu still claims to be better than Wang Pu. After all, Wang Pu will leave his name. Together, Zhao Pu left a name all over the world and served as prime minister for twenty years. At the beginning of the founding of the past dynasties, how many people could do this?
At the critical moment, when he encountered a big problem, Emperor Liu thought of Zhao Pu. The only regret was that he was born ten years later and debuted too late. Otherwise, Zhao Pu would definitely have a place among the Twenty-Four Heroes. He is not just a Xunyang Hou now.
Emperor Liu originally planned to make him a duke, but he was worried about the changing times and had some thoughts of suppressing him. In addition, Zhao Pu took the initiative to refuse, so he granted him a first-class marquis.
"If I die, your majesty will posthumously give me a duke..." He was so absorbed in thinking that this thought suddenly flashed through his mind. Thinking of this, Zhao Pu couldn't help but smile and felt that he was a little obsessed. .瓓
Since the Kaibao Year, there have been very few people who have been able to be knighted for their merits in martial arts, and he, Zhao Pu, is undoubtedly the first. The times are different, and the treatment is also different, but his historical status has long been confirmed. Of course, It would be better if it could go further.
"Come here!" Zhao Pu sighed and called out.
Immediately a servant came in to take orders. Zhao Pu asked, "When will we arrive in Shanyang?"
"It will take about half a day, and evening will come!" the servant replied.
"Get off the boat in Shanyang and rest for the night!" Hearing this, Zhao Pu nodded and ordered.
"yes!"
Even if he is eager to return, he has to stop when he reaches Shanyang. After all, his eldest son Zhao Chengzong is now the governor of Chuzhou, and this was arranged before he resigned as prime minister.
Although it is not too far from Jiangyin, and we often exchange letters on weekdays, since we are passing by, we always need to meet, visit, ask about the situation, and meet my wife and grandchildren.