After crossing south, the main reason why Zhao Jiumei gave up Shaoxing and eventually made Lin'an the capital was the convenient transportation.
Lin'an is located at the southern end of the Grand Canal and at the intersection of three waterways: the Jiangnan Canal, the East Zhejiang Canal and the Qiantang River. It can connect to all parts of the country through waterways.
Not only the wealth, money and grain provided by the roads were transferred through the canal, but also Buda's government orders, military dispatches and trade circulation also mainly relied on the canal.
The Jiangnan Canal, the section of the Grand Canal south of the Yangtze River, has always been the busiest waterway for transportation.
Now Zhao Mengqi took the Jiangnan Canal, and the voyage to Wujiang was about two hundred miles. This distance was only more than an hour's drive in later generations, but at this time it took three or four days.
Although it is slow, I have to admit that in this era, taking a boat is the most comfortable way to travel. As for seasickness, it is actually the least mild on the slow canal.
The official ship Zhao Mengqi was on was the largest of the canal canal ships. It had a displacement of 500 tons, which meant less than 50 tons. It was about ten feet long. Compared with river ships and sea-going ships, it was much narrower. There is no problem at all in taking thirty or forty people on board.
It was still raining when we first set off, but by noon, it actually became sunny. The sun shone on the canal, making it sparkle like a jade belt.
Taking advantage of the good weather, the three young ladies ran to the stern cabin to enjoy the scenery and play. Zhao Mengqi was worried about their safety, so he came over.
He stepped on the wooden ladder to the top of the cabin and took a quick glance before feeling relieved. The three young ladies did not approach the ship's dock rashly. Instead, they spread a piece of felt on the deck in the middle and were sitting on the ground, chattering. They were chatting and looking very excited.
Seeing Zhao Mengqi's arrival, Zhao Jian, who was holding the lion cat, smiled even brighter and waved, "Fourth brother, come and talk to us."
Zhao Mengqi walked over and sat down cross-legged in the space vacated by the three women. Only then did he see Xiao Hei huddled in the corner shivering. It seemed that people were not seasick, but this dog was very afraid of ships.
The three girls were quite enjoying themselves. There were many snacks and fruits spread out among the felt. Zhao Mengqi picked up a candied fruit and threw it into his mouth, muttering, "It's windy on the river, so you don't have to worry about getting sick..." "
Qian Duo raised his fist in a demonstration, "I won't be as weak as someone before!"
Zhao Fei had never left Lin'an City, and she was most excited at this time. "We have an imperial doctor, so we are not afraid."
Only Zhao Han smiled and did not reply to his brother, but his eyes shone with excitement and curiosity, "Fourth brother, are we going to find Sister Wanwan?"
"Uh? How did you know?" Zhao Mengqi was stunned.
"Hehe, I guessed it." Zhao Han's eyes became brighter and filled with hope, "Are you planning to marry her back to be my sister-in-law?"
As soon as these words came out, the air became quiet.
Zhao Fei's eyes widened, a huge Bagua diagram was rotating inside, and the cantaloupe beside his mouth suddenly became less fragrant.
Qian Duo seemed to be choking on her own saliva. She pinched the lychee in her hand so much that juice splashed everywhere, but she didn't even notice it.
Zhao Mengqi's eyes flickered and he said calmly, "Girl, what are you talking about? Wanwan is getting married in a few days. I'm just here to have a wedding drink as a friend."
Qian Duo regained his breath and found that his hands were sticky, so he raised his hand and threw the lychee remains overboard as if to vent his anger, "This lychee is really annoying!"
Zhao Han opened his mouth, his face full of disbelief and disappointment.
"Getting married?" The gossip pictures in Zhao Fei's eyes turned faster, and sparks almost appeared. "Fourth brother, are you going to steal the bride? Fourth brother, you are so domineering!"
Qian Duo, who was lowering his head to wipe his hands, stiffened again after hearing this. Although he did not raise his head, he raised his ears high.
"Robbing the bride, doesn't the fourth brother become a bad guy..." Zhao Wan muttered, and then his voice perked up again, "But if it's for sister Wanwan, it's right. In the whole world, only the fourth brother is worthy of Wanwan. sister!"
this? It's really a shame that the little girl who was timid but kind-hearted before has turned evil!
"Go, go, go, what kind of behavior do you two have? We are the royal family! How can we do such bully and banditry!? Do you think I am a thief!?"
Zhao Mengqi started a book (this chapter is not finished yet!)
152. If you don’t fight for three days, go to the house and uncover the tiles!
Being serious comes to cover up the turmoil in my heart, and at the same time it seems to be teaching myself a lesson.
"Hey! What's the matter? Taizu Taizong did similar things..." Zhao Fei really dared to say that he would not let go of the gossip of his ancestors.
You can’t talk nonsense about her yet. Zhao Da adopted Mrs. Huarui, the beloved concubine of Emperor Meng Chang of the Later Shu Dynasty. Zhao Er favored the empress of the Southern Tang Dynasty, Li Yu Xiao Zhou, and it is said that he even painted the scene...
But Zhao Mengqi became a little angry and said, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not that kind of person!"
I thought that if I really did this, I would definitely be written about it and made into a short movie in the future, but I forgot that the original owner of this body did not have a good reputation in the original history.
"Haha..." Zhao Fei's eyes were full of disbelief, "No? Then why are you running to find her? Is the wedding wine better than the royal wine in the palace!?"
At this time, Zhao He leaned closer to her brother, grabbed his arm and shook him, "Fourth brother, if we don't snatch it, Sister Wanwan will be someone else's, and Ms. He will not be able to find such a good sister-in-law..."
Only Qian Duo still lowered his head, wiping his hands mechanically and vigorously, once, once, as if he wanted to rub off a few layers of skin.
Zhao Mengqi was shaken so hard that he quickly raised his palms and waved, "Stop, stop, stop! I admit, I kind of like her. It's hard to hear that she's getting married, but it doesn't mean that I want to occupy her. , do you think I’m a simple lustful person!? What’s the point of a forced relationship if it’s not between you and me? I like her, but she may not like me. I really just want to see her!”
Zhao Mengqi, who was forced to speak in a hurry, was a little incoherent, and he may not even know what he wanted to express.
But Qian Duo suddenly raised his head and said fiercely, "Sister Wanwan will not fall in love with you, a bastard! Only a blind fool will like you! Also, you just said that you will never force me." Sister Wanwan, please don’t lie when the time comes!”
Zhao Mengqi was angry and was rude to Qian Duo, "It's none of your business!"
"It's none of my business! Sister Wanwan is my good sister! If you dare to do bad things to her, I will fight you!"
Qian Duo bared two pointed little tiger teeth, as if he wanted to eat Zhao Mengqi.
"Come here!" Zhao Mengqi straightened up, "If you don't fight for three days, go to the house and uncover the tiles!"
Qian Duo couldn't stand it and angrily grabbed a handful of lychees and threw them at Zhao Mengqi's head and face.
152. If you don’t fight for three days, go to the house and uncover the tiles!
