The Huaiyang Canal in May is filled with vast smoke, mighty water, and hundreds of miles of scenery, infinitely beautiful. As the canal connecting 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. urn
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 Han'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.
Trade exchanges between the north and the south, population mobility, finance and taxation from the southeast to Beijing, and the Huaiyang Canal are all necessary routes. May is the busiest time for the canal. There is an endless stream of cargo transporters, passenger transporters, and official ships and water transports coming and going from north to south.
Among the thousands of sails racing, a large building boat was cutting 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 has some background. The owner behind the fleet is the former Dongping Prince's Mansion, now the Duke Lu's 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 peaceful.
During the official rectification campaign that began 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 the rivers and lakes. urn
There was a pleasant atmosphere on the deck. A large number of guests looked 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 grand view of the canal outside the window, Zhao Pu couldn't help but feel some emotion in his heart. He had also walked this way when he went south, but now that he was walking north again, his mood was very different.
Under the bright sun, the waves are vast, and the sunlight reflected on the river shines almost dazzlingly. Of course, the most touching thing is the prosperous scene on the river bank. This kind of scene is at least a part of his Zhao Pu. He, Zhao Pu, has made great contributions to the prosperity of the world.
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. Surrounded by the rich and prosperous states of Su, Chang, and Run, it is also not far from Jiangning, and it is also 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. Over the past two years, ostensibly he was recuperating and enjoying the wild cranes, but from time to time Zhao Pu would go to the Yangtze River to take a walk, go boating, or fish, and 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 from the north encompassed everything.
In the past two years since he returned home, Zhao Pu naturally paid close attention to what happened in the court all the time. As a former prime minister, he could not hide anything big or small from him, as long as he wanted to know. urn
When various news spread to Jiangnan, 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 was deeply moved.
Even without him, Zhao Pu, the big man is still moving forward along the established track, and his role does not seem to be that important. But at the same time, Zhao Pu couldn't help but think that if he was still in phase, even if some disturbances were inevitable, there would definitely be less chaos and the court's control would be stronger. This is where Zhao Pu is confident.
People like Song Qi, Li Fang, and Zhao Kuangyi, Song Qi is short-sighted, Li Fang is pedantic, Zhao Kuangyi has outstanding talents, but is deep-tempered and selfish... When he was in the opposition, Zhao Pu regarded Gao as a
The prime ministers who lived in the temple despised him.
However, the situation is different now. Just when Zhao Pu thought that he would 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, asking 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 Hou Mansion, and quickly embark on the road north. First we took the road to Runzhou, then crossed the river and went north along the canal. After three or two days, the further we went to 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. 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. urn
[In view of the general environment,
Zhao Pu is sixty-five years old this year. Although he is old, his spirit is still strong. If there is no chance, that will be fine. 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 nuisance.
Looking at the scene of the canal with his old eyes slightly confused, Zhao Pu suddenly remembered Wang Pu. The canal where the passenger ships travel has been repaired several times, but the biggest move was when Wang Pu was in charge of Huainan.
At that time, in addition to appeasing the people of Huainan and developing production, Wang Pu spent most of his time 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 benefit from it.
Zhao Pu still admires Wang Pu. He has a strong personal style of government and ministers, and he has performed it to the extreme, and he is deeply trusted by Emperor Liu. However, Zhao Pu still claims to be better than Wang Pu. After all, Wang Pu only left a name, but 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 it?
But at the critical moment, when he encountered a big problem, Emperor Liu thought of Zhao Pu. The only regret is that he was born ten years later and debuted too late. Otherwise, among the twenty-four heroes, he would have had a place as Zhao Pu, instead of just a Xunyang Marquis.
Emperor Liu originally planned to make him a duke, but he was worried about the changing times and had some thoughts of suppression. 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..." Thinking deeply, this thought suddenly flashed through Zhao Pu's mind. Thinking of this, Zhao Pu couldn't help but smile and felt that he was a little obsessed. . urn
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 at 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 was eager to return, he had to stop when he arrived in Shanyang. After all, his eldest son Zhao Chengzong was now the magistrate of Chuzhou, and this was arranged before he resigned as prime minister. urn
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.
