Liangshan Bo was officially written as "Liang Shan Luo" in the Han Dynasty. It was formed not long ago. It was only about 20 years ago in the fifth year of Kaibao. It was also due to several breaches of the Yellow River in the past 20 years and flooding of the river. Invading prefectures and counties, it was eventually connected to the local Zhangzebo and Juyepi, surrounding Liangshan Mountain, forming a large water bank, converging with Wenshui River and flowing into Jishui River in the east.
Therefore, at this time, the water area of Liangshan Bo was not too vast. Although there were many harbor branches, there was still a considerable distance from the water moor with a radius of 800 miles.
Moreover, this is not a completely naturally formed water pool. If so, every time the water area expands, it represents a flood. Just like Wang Pu's Hongzepi in Chuzhou, Liangshanbo was also opened up by the government, but it was not as big as the one in Chuzhou.
However, different waterfronts have similar scenery, with mountains and rivers connected, clear waves stretching as far as the eye can see, and reeds touching the sky. On a clear and sunny day, it is indeed a pleasure to go boating in Pi Nei and see the infinite scenery in all directions.
When Emperor Liu traveled, he did not travel in a small boat, but directly transferred a dragon boat. There were naval guards at the front and rear. At the same time, for safety, he also sailed along the coast.
"What a great place, good mountains, good water!" Emperor Liu said while standing on the dragon boat tower, looking at the fish swimming in the water from time to time: "How many people can be fed by a large swamp!"
Attending Emperor Liu was a young official with outstanding appearance and demeanor, Zhang Quhua, the last number one scholar in the Qianyou era. Zhang Quhua can be regarded as a person who became famous at a young age, and finally became the number one scholar in high school. However, when it comes to his official career, it seems a bit "bumpy".
His peers, such as Zhao Kuangyi and Lu Duan, are now in charge of the state department, and he is still a Chongzhenglang. During his career as an official, he spent three years working hard in the position of Chief of Arms Supervisor before he was promoted. There were many servants, but the missed three years obviously had an impact on more than three years. That is to say, Emperor Liu still remembered that he was a talented person who had appreciated him in the past, so he promoted him to Chongzheng Lang.
However, when serving in Chongzheng Palace, the only four positions that are truly enviable are those with a bachelor's degree or above. As for Lang Guan, they only appear to be close to the emperor, but in fact, they rarely get to talk to them.
The special thing about Zhang Quhua is that he had relatively many interactions with the emperor. On this tour, he brought two Chongzheng Langs with him. One was Guo Yi, the youngest son of Xing Gong Guo Wei, and the other was Zhang Quhua. Obviously, Emperor Liu was still somewhat interested in this talented number one scholar.
Naturally, Zhang Quhua also reflected on his career experience over the years. In the final analysis, it was his conceited and aloof personality that caused trouble. If in the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was a lack of talents in the court, and perhaps being unique was a way to spread reputation and attract the emperor's attention, then in the middle period of Emperor Liu's reign, this kind of arrogance would only disgust him.
And after so many years of lessons, Zhang Quhua's edges have been almost polished, and he is much more humble than he was back then. Otherwise, Zhang Quhua would have been unable to bear the resignation of his position as the No. 1 scholar, having stayed in the position of an eighth-grade sesame official like the Director of the Military Arms Supervisor for three whole years.
You must know that Zhang Quhua is already in his thirties. In terms of the overall environment of the Han Dynasty, his current position is not too bad, but it also depends on the starting point. He Zhang Quhua is only eighteen years old, and he is a young talent who can reach the top of the world.
At this time, the waiter in front of the emperor heard Emperor Liu's question. Although he did not ask him directly, Zhang Quhua took the initiative and said: "There are five counties around Liangshanbo, Juye, Yuncheng, Zhongdu, Shouzhang, and Xucheng." According to the three years of Kaibao, the total population of the five counties is 38,493 households and 238,656 people! Among them, one in four people make a living here!"
"If you calculate it this way, it's only 60,000 people?" Emperor Liu muttered.
"Exactly!"
Pointing to the fish and shrimps churning in the lake, Emperor Liu said: "I think if this lake is developed well, it will not be a problem to support 200,000 people!"
"Thanks to the government's construction of surrounding water conservancy and the improvement of river hydrology in recent years, the population around Liangshanbo has indeed become increasingly dense! According to local government records, local fishermen can get enough food just by relying on this mooring, and the surrounding land is fertile. If we continue to cultivate, we can get a lot of arable land!" Zhang Quhua said.
With that said, he raised his hands and asked Emperor Liu for instructions: "Your Majesty, would you like to issue a document to convey the holy will to the five counties?"
After looking at him, Emperor Liu shook his head: "Sheyun and Jizhou have no jurisdiction over each other. This matter has to be handled by the Taoist government. In this way, you will write down the matter and convey it to Henan when you arrive in Licheng. road!"
"yes!"
"Tell me about the situation in Liangshanbo!" Emperor Liu became interested and asked Zhang Quhua.
"Yes!" Zhang Quhua obviously did his homework, and spoke calmly without any stumbling: "Liangshanbo was first formed in the first year of Kaiyun in the former Jin Dynasty, when the Huazhou River broke out, and the water invaded the states of Henan to the east, and converged at Around Liangshan, Huiwen River flows into Jishui.
In the fourth year of Qianyou's reign, Huazhou burst out again, flooding the prefecture and counties, and the water area of this mooring expanded. After the imperial court lowered the control, Yun and Jizhou mobilized their people to open up ditches and dredge rivers to stabilize the water.
Up to now, Liangshanbo has a radius of more than 500 miles, connecting Wuzhang River to the south, Jishui to the north, Wenshui to the northeast, and Huangou to Huaisi in the southeast. Henan carries grain every year, and if you walk along this road, it can be said that it is a thoroughfare in all directions, and it is a treasure! "
"Huangou!" Emperor Liu murmured.
Zhang Quhua said: "Huangou's original name was Huan Gonggou. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, during Huan Wen's third Northern Expedition, the army and the people were excavated to transport military supplies and later used by the people."
"There is such a connection, no wonder it feels familiar!" Emperor Liu chuckled and said: "If I remember correctly, Huan Wen's third Northern Expedition failed!"
Zhang Quhua couldn't keep up with Emperor Liu's jumping thoughts, and responded: "Exactly, Huan Wen was defeated by Fangtou for Murong Chui, and the Jin army was almost wiped out!"
This is a scholar. Although he knows a lot, he only looks at the surface of the military but does not understand the reason. Emperor Liu said: "Huan Wen was not defeated by Fang Tou!"
Zhang Quhua was stunned. He had only glanced at it briefly and had not examined it carefully. Since he was not defeated by Fangtou, why is it called the Battle of Fangtou?
While he was still thinking, Emperor Liu's attention returned to the water pool, and he murmured: "It is such a pity that such green mountains and green waters will eventually be annihilated!"
"Is that Liangshan?" Liu Chengyou suddenly asked, pointing to a mountain forest to the north.
It was so far away that it was difficult to see its appearance clearly, but some outlines could be seen. Zhang Quhua looked at it and replied: "Exactly!"
"There must be a family above Liangshan!" Liu Chengyou said.
"I checked the county annals and found that there are ten villages and three villages in Liangshan, with a population of nearly 2,000 households!" Zhang Quhua responded quickly.
Emperor Liu smiled and said, "There shouldn't be any Juyi Hall on the mountain!"
After making a joke, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Quhua seriously this time and said: "After all these years, I have been depressed and frustrated. Have you ever complained?"
Facing Emperor Liu's rare gentle gaze, Zhang Quhua was stunned, lowered his head slightly and replied: "I have complained!"
This answer surprised Emperor Liu. Could it be that this person was setting high standards again? However, the words that followed made Emperor Liu smile.
"I am young and frivolous, arrogant and aloof. I think I am outstanding, so I despise my humble duties, but I don't understand your majesty's cultivation and tempering heart. Now I know that if you can't handle the trivial and trivial matters properly, how can you shoulder the important responsibilities and serve the people for politics... ....”
From Zhang Quhua's words, it can be heard that this person has not changed his ambitions, and there is still a sense of arrogance in his bones, but he is obviously much more practical. Emperor Liu said: "If you understand this truth, your stay in Tokyo these years has not been in vain!"
"Most of the Jinshi in the same field as you have become officials outside, and those with higher positions are even in the state department. I see that you talk eloquently about the people's livelihood and political affairs in the prefectures and counties, and you are responsible for what you say. Have you ever wanted to serve in a local place?" Emperor Liu asked .
Upon hearing this, his eyes suddenly lit up. Zhang Quhua also knew Emperor Liu's employer well. If he had been an official in the capital, the upper limit would not be high. If he continued to waste time, he might just be a so-called official in the capital forever.
Naturally, he was tempted, but paying attention to Emperor Liu's eyes, he still suppressed the impulse, cupped his hands and said, "I will act according to your Majesty's will!"
"Ha ha......"
Although he didn't answer him directly, the laughter already made his attitude clear.
"Officials, we agreed to go on a boating trip, why are we talking about state affairs again!" The laughter attracted Concubine Fu Hui, and the beautiful woman Pingting came over and looked at him angrily.
"No more talking!" Seeing this, Emperor Liu signaled to Xia, then held her soft hand and said, "Let's play with you!"
The people accompanying Emperor Liu on the boat trip this time were Concubine Hui, her mother and her children.
"Liu Shu is still waiting for you to accompany him fishing!" Xiao Fu said.
"He's still sailing, what kind of fish can he catch? I'll take him to mountain climbing later!" Emperor Liu said.
"What mountain to climb?"
"Liangshan!"
