Ten miles away, the waves of the West Lake are dim, and the willows and orioles are half withered.

The old trees are whistling and the new ones are sparse. Those who cut down willows will breed more willows.

There are three thousand branches in long strips, planted all over the lakeside and left to turn upside down.

How many spring rains soak deep into the roots, and how many new shoots sprout.

In the past, who planted willow branches, and the green flowers lingered in the feathers.

There are fallen flowers in the palace today. Who will sweep them away in the spring breeze?

The embankment is filled with white water and covered with suds, and the six feet of soft catkins are too small.

Let's take the thousands of lines of light green marks and try to compete with the peach blossoms at the spring dawn.

In the spring of early February at West Lake, the six bridges of willow trees hug the edge of the city.

How many times the east wind blows and rains and snows, people in the past knew when they planted willows?

My family lives here to cherish the scenery, and transplants three thousand branches from the seawall.

Planted all over Su Di and outside the white embankment, there are twenty miles of green roads connecting them.

From then on, visitors to the West Lake enjoyed a great time, and the scenery of the mountains and waters helped them sleep well.

The flying flowers are like snow hitting people's faces, so they can tie up the small boat with the leading head.

The trees are not close to the mountains but to the water, and the waterside is as green as clouds and smoke.

If he leaves this lake, the traces of spring will linger.

At the end of February of the 10th year of Jiaqing, the West Lake dredging project finally came to an end. Ruan Yuan also moved the newly added 3,000 willow trees to the bank of the West Lake, thinking of planting them by the lake as soon as possible to consolidate the soil. Within a few days,

The officers and soldiers in Hangzhou had transplanted hundreds of willow trees to the lakeside. Ruan Yuan was delighted, so he and Kong Luhua each wrote a poem to commemorate the willow planting.

On this day, Ruan Yuan also brought Xu Zongyan and Zhang Jian to see the new willow trees in the West Lake. Wu Kangcheng also temporarily accompanied Ruan Yuan because he had donated money for the relief work. Ruan Yuan thought that official matters were important, so he met Wu Kang first:

"Mr. Wu, the emperor has heard about your donation last year and has ordered the officials to discuss it with you. Naturally, there will be no less rewards in the future."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Zhongcheng." Wu Kangcheng said, "But there is one thing. I would like to ask one more question. Does the emperor have any opinions on the shipping matter?"

"This... I think there is." Ruan Yuan couldn't help but feel a little melancholy when he heard what he said, and said: "The emperor also read the "Sea Transport Examination" I wrote. It's just that the emperor didn't guarantee success in the matter of maritime transport.

In addition, last winter, the Yellow River and the canal were gradually dredged, and there was no risk of water transport going north, so the emperor decided to continue to use the old system of water transportation, and the sea transportation ended in vain. "

"Really...sigh..." It seems that Wu Kangcheng is more concerned about shipping than Ruan Yuan.

"Mr. Wu, you told me before that most of your business is in the mainland, and although you have some dealings with shipping, it's not much. So I really don't know why you are so much more dedicated to shipping than me.

Ruan Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"Zhongcheng, to be honest, I passed by Suzhou a few years ago and met a friend. That person's surname is Cheng. I think I know Zhongcheng. Most of his business is in Japan, so when doing business, sailing on the sea is a must.

It's a small thing. He told me about Japanese customs, which are very different from China's. It's really interesting. Maybe... only after walking out of this sea can we see the bigger world, right? Haha, I said too much, anyway, I'm a villain.

At that time, I also became interested in shipping. It happened that Mr. Cheng also had a relationship with Zhongcheng. When he told me about your knowledge and character, he also praised you very much. Because of this, the villain knows that in Zhongcheng

Doing things under the rule of the Prime Minister can bring benefits to the people. I have been doing business for half my life, and I have enough food and clothing. I have to think about other things. So I would like to thank Zhong Cheng for giving me such an opportunity." Look.

Come on, the businessman he was talking about was Cheng Chicheng, whom Ruan Yuan knew. And after Cheng Chicheng's introduction, Wu Kangcheng also believed in Ruan Yuan more as a person, so he would wholeheartedly cooperate with him in shipping and disaster relief. In this way, the people can receive

Practical benefits, the government can also avoid the disadvantages of water transportation difficulties for its own sake, so that it can benefit one person, then one party, and this life will be in vain.

After listening to what he said, Ruan Yuan also understood that it was because of his integrity and diligence in governing officials that he ensured that the public affairs were not compromised and the people could benefit. The businessmen also had confidence in themselves, so they actively donated money for relief, and eventually brought peace to Zhejiang.

, I also have infinite feelings in my heart.

"In this case, the shipping strategy is not feasible, and I feel sorry for you, sir." Ruan Yuandao.

"It doesn't matter, the water transport issue cannot be changed by one or two people..." Wu Kangcheng also sighed, but looking at the scenery near the West Lake, he seemed to think of something again, and asked Ruan Yuan: "Zhongcheng, Xiao

But there is still something puzzling. Zhongcheng is dredging the waterway this time, and I heard that a lot of silt has been dug out. How is Zhongcheng going to put aside this silt?"

"What about this? I've been thinking of a solution these days," Ruan Yuan said thoughtfully.

"Teacher, according to the student's opinion, the teacher can build another embankment." Xu Zongyan said: "The student knows the origin of the embankment. It was originally when Mr. Dongpo was in charge of Hangzhou, he dredged the siltation of the West Lake so that there was no place to place it.

It's made of mud. If Mr. Dongpo can build embankments, then the teacher can also build it."

"Yes, actually if the students want to come, the teacher will not hesitate to give in to Su Gong and Baigong?" Zhang Jian added: "The students have watched many historical events and saw Baigong building embankments when he was the governor of Hangzhou.

But Princess Bai was in charge of Hangzhou, and there was a saying that "the emperor's favor only allowed her to stay for three years." When Po Gong was in Zhejiang, he was a general judge for three years, and he knew Hangzhou for three years, six years before and after. But the teacher was a student in Zhejiang for three years.

He has been the governor for six years, and the teacher has been governor of Zhejiang for as long as the two sages combined. What's more, Bai Gongpo Gong was only the governor of Hangzhou. The same as today's prefect, the teacher has been the governor of Zhejiang for six years. In this way

In other words, the teacher should build another embankment to form a tripod with the two embankments of Po Gong and Baigong." (Note: It is said that Bai Juyi was not built by Bai Juyi, but the story of Bai Juyi's control of Hangzhou is also widely circulated.

, so it is not uncommon for later generations of scholars to confuse Bai Di and Bai Juyi.)

"Haha, to put it this way, I also heard that Po Gong and Bai Gong were already in their prime years when they took charge of Hangzhou. Zhongcheng, who had been Fu Zhejiang for six years, was only forty-two years old? It seems that Su Di and Bai Di

In addition, there should be another Ruan Dike on the West Lake." Wu Kangcheng said with a smile: "But Zhongcheng, Sudi Dike has already occupied the southwest side of the West Lake, and the Bai Dike has also delimited the northeast side of the West Lake. If we want to add another

Let’s build a dike, but where should we build it?”

"If this is the case, the teacher can build a dike across the south of the West Lake, running through the north and south. In this way, the West Lake will be surrounded by embankments on three sides, and there will be no more floods." Zhang Jian added.

"Don't make such frivolous remarks. Lotte's poems are still recited by people for thousands of years, and Dongpo's poems have been circulated for eight hundred years. My poetry and political affairs can only be carried out in a few years or a hundred years.

I don’t know what will happen in the future, how can I say disrespectful words to the sages now?” Ruan Yuan also said modestly.

And looking at the mountain shape and water potential of the West Lake, Ruan Yuan couldn't help but shook his head, and smiled bitterly at everyone: "Chun Ye, look at your idea, do you think it is indeed a way to build a dike? This is on the west side of the West Lake

There are embankments, and there are embankments in the northeast. It is precisely the openness that has its own constraints, and it does not lose its openness under the constraints. Therefore, although the two Subai embankments are built, they will not obscure the beauty of the West Lake scenery. But if you go by what you said, I am in the southeast

If another embankment is built, what will the West Lake look like to outsiders? It is surrounded by embankments on three sides and faces the city on one side. It will immediately feel cramped! By then, the scenery of West Lake will naturally be reduced by five or six points. How can it still be called

'There is heaven above, and there are Suzhou and Hangzhou below'? At that time, I thought our Slender West Lake in Yangzhou could be even higher than the West Lake."

"What does the teacher mean..." Xu Zongyan couldn't help but ask.

At this time, the group of people crossed the Xiling Bridge and saw Su Causeway in front of them. Ruan Yuan also looked into the lake and saw a small island standing between Gushan and Su Causeway. It was the Huxin Pavilion, south of the Huxin Pavilion.

There is still an island, and it is Xiaoyingzhou. Every year when the moon is at its peak, Xiaoyingzhou has the scene of three pools reflecting the moon. Ruan Yuan thought about it for a long time and then said: "In my opinion, the best way is to set up a pavilion in the middle of the lake."

To the west of Xiaoyingzhou and to the north of Xiaoyingzhou, build another island and pile the silt we dug out on it. If this island is completed, it will complement the previous two islands in the lake. If the island is established here, it can also divert the water flow.

The water potential prevents the West Lake from flooding. Also, if you think about it, even if the island is erected, it will be blocked by the pavilion in the center of the lake and will not hinder the open scenery of the West Lake. Visitors in the southwest of the lake will see it.

Come, it is now in a tripartite shape with the two previous islands. Whether it is for observation or water control, each has its own use. Isn’t this a strategy to get the best of both worlds?”

"Teacher's idea is indeed good." Xu Zongyan also agreed: "In this case, students will also send people to detect the water potential here. If it is indeed possible to build an island, we will start building a new island. How about it?"

"Master Zhongcheng, since it is a matter of repairing the West Lake, I am also willing to help you." Wu Kangcheng also agreed with Ruan Yuan's idea.

"Well, thank you all." Ruan Yuan saw that everyone could actively participate in the island construction, and his heart gradually calmed down. However, looking at the West Lake in front of him, he thought that he had been the governor of Zhejiang for six years, and he didn't know about this island.

When it was completed, I felt a little melancholy whether I was still in Hangzhou or not.

"Next, we have to continue to deal with the coastal defense matters..." After two years of chasing Huang Kui, Ruan Yuan could see clearly at this time that Huang Kui was at the end of his game. Since the future was uncertain, it was better to take advantage of the situation.
Chapter completed!