It is precisely because of such barriers that even if the Northern Dynasties were able to drink from the great river, they often would not choose to break through Jiankang Mansion head-on.
Guazhou Ferry and Caishiji are both more fragrant than here.
The importance of Stone City was well understood by the rulers of Jiankang Prefecture, no matter how stupid they were. Therefore, Stone City has long been an independent fortress, standing on the northeast side of the city, responsible for blocking the river.
Therefore, the city construction of Jiankang Prefecture did not develop in the direction of Stone City. Firstly, this was not the best choice for communicating with Jiangnan. Secondly, it was naturally to ensure the independence of Stone City as a military fortress.
Today's Stone City naturally no longer has such military purposes.
Today's Jiankang Mansion is of course no longer the messy Jiankang Mansion that had been the temporary residence of the Southern Dynasties for three hundred years.
The economic development and prosperity of Jiangnan has obviously made Jiankang Mansion play an increasingly important role in the entire Jiangnan. Goods from the south gather here, like a river.
Therefore, the scale of the city of Jiankang Prefecture is expanding at a speed visible to the naked eye, crossing Qinhuai to the south, reaching Stone City to the north, and crossing Purple Mountain to the east. If it can be seen from the sky at this time, Jiankang Prefecture is like a huge
The turtle steps on the south of the Yangtze River and drinks from the river!
Of course, for a city of this size, calling it a turtle might be too derogatory, and it should be more appropriately described as Xuanwu!
Under the stone city, it is no longer the dense forest that it once was.
Pavilions, pavilions and pavilions extend from the bottom of the city wall. This is the wealthy area of Jiankang Prefecture.
The first business area operated by Jiankang Prefecture was on both sides of the Qinhuai River, with shops, restaurants, brothels and Chu pavilions, all lined up in rows. After the canal was opened, Jiankang Prefecture's identity as a communication hub between the north and the south was replaced by Guangling and Jingkou, but the goods coming from the south
They will still gather here to play the role of warehousing and packaging. At the same time, cargo ships arriving down the river from Bashu, Jingzhou, Xiangzhou and other places will also be anchored on both sides of the Qinhuai River.
The Qinhuai River is a tributary of the Yangtze River. The water flow is gentle and the river channel is not very wide. It is naturally the best choice for merchant ships to load and unload cargo.
Currently, according to the Jiankang Prefecture's plan for Qinhuai, the lower reaches of the river are surrounded by a large number of markets, warehouses and loading and unloading docks, while the upper reaches are where the entire Jiankang Prefecture is most affluent.
The sound of chants from the lower reaches and the sound of singing and dancing from the upper reaches surround the Qinhuai River and never dissipate.
Because of this, the area around the Qinhuai River seemed too lively. The wealthy families in Jiankang Mansion had no choice but to arrange their residences in the opposite direction to Qinhuai. Naturally, Stone City was favored.
In addition to the noise pollution of Qinhuai itself, it is also because Qinhuai is actually very close to Wuyi Lane, where the powerful people of the Southern Dynasties lived.
Today, the people living in Wuyi Lane are still the Xu family, Shen family and other families who have made great contributions to the dragon.
And these new rich people who are rising now all rely on trade, industry, etc. to make their fortunes. Naturally, they have nothing to do with these old families. Since everyone dislikes each other, it is better to stay away from each other.
Li Xingchen was very aware of the conflict between the new aristocrats and the old aristocrats in Jiankang Mansion, but he didn't care.
What he originally needed was a balance between these real power factions.
As long as the two sides don't break the skin, it has nothing to do with Li Xinchen.
There are also many wharves and harbor branches in Stone City, which lead directly to the river. However, the water flow is fast and the wharf is not large, so there are not many commercial ships coming and going, and it has even gradually become a berthing place for private ships.
Your Majesty's dragon boat is moored at this pier.
This also shows Li Xingchen's support for the new aristocrats. In any case, these new aristocrats who have risen through industry and commerce are still at a disadvantage against the entrenched old aristocrats. Your Majesty needs to strike a balance.
Otherwise, maybe you should go to the dock near the Qinhuai River to see the prosperity of Jiankang at a glance.
Of course, there are too many people on both sides of the Qinhuai River. His Majesty's dragon boat landing on the bank will probably attract the whole city to watch, and it will inevitably be too chaotic.
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The scenery at the foot of Stone Mountain is completely different from what Li Xingchen saw back then.
But Stone Mountain still looks the same.
This is not because the people of Jiankang are merciful, but because the Jiankang government originally planned this place to be a tourist attraction. Various gatherings, such as the poetry gathering that Jiankang scholars like very much, can be held here.
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In front of you is the rolling river, with the ancient fortresses rustling, and behind you is the prosperity of a city. The contrast between the past and the present is condensed on this mountain and down the mountain, which naturally makes people inspired by poetry.
The ministers of Jiankang Prefecture, local gentry and merchants, some local elderly people, the headmaster of Jinling Academy and many students, etc., were all waiting at the foot of Stone Mountain.
"I will see you, Your Majesty!" Seeing Li Xingchen's figure, the dark crowd saluted in unison.
"Everyone is safe!" Li Xingchen laughed and raised his hand.
His eyes followed the steps up the mountain that the crowd had given way to, and looked up.
At that time, I followed this mountain road with Xiao Shilian and others, answering various questions from the poetry club along the way, and finally reached the top. I stood out with the song "Across the Jingmen Gate, Come and Travel from the Kingdom of Chu", and began my real journey in this world.
A journey of fighting in troubled times.
Today, Li Xingchen is no longer Piaoping in the troubled times, no longer a white lady who can be bullied by everyone.
After countless lives and deaths, the world has been turned upside down in the palm of his hand.
Looking at this initial road, Li Xingchen was filled with emotions.
Time flies so fast, and I have just walked a path that I couldn't even imagine at the time.
Not only did he survive in troubled times, but he was already working hard to convey some thoughts and ideas to this era, gradually leading the nation to step out of the chaos with its head held high and stride forward.
Li Xingchen climbed up the stairs.
He succeeded, but he didn't have much joy of success.
One general's success will destroy ten thousand bones.
My own success is also paved with countless blood.
Therefore, he still has a long way to go.
Because he wants to be worthy of the price these people have paid with their lives, so that this nation, including their descendants, will be strong forever.
Soon, Li Xingchen turned his head and saw two familiar figures in the crowd.
The two men, who were already fifty years old, were laughing and talking about something.
As if they noticed His Majesty's eyes and looked over, the two of them bowed their hands solemnly.
Li Xingchen smiled, these two guys are old friends.
This salute is enough for official business.
But Li Xingchen didn't intend to argue with them.
Ten years of conquest, there are too many things to worry about.
Li Xingchen looked away, and the two middle-aged men exchanged glances. One of them said, "My youngest son has been handed over to Jinling Academy. We must not lead him astray."
"Brother Yang has a son in his old age. This child is the most precious. How can I not know it? Don't worry!" Another person said with a smile, "I should personally tell the dog to take more care of it."