The Huaiyang Canal in May is vast and the water is vast, with a hundred miles of scenery and infinite beauty. As the canal connecting the Huaihe River and the Yangtze River, it is also the main waterway between the north and the south, and has always been prosperous.

Especially with the stability of the regime and the stability of society, its economic value has become increasingly prominent. In the context of the great development of the commodity economy of the Han Dynasty and the increasingly vigorous trade between the north and the south, the canal has become a golden waterway, and no river section in China can compare with it.

Trade between the north and the south, population movement, southeast finance and taxation, and Huaiyang Canal are all necessary roads. May is the busiest time for the canal, with cargo transport, passenger transport, official ships transporting, from south to north, and in an endless stream.

In the ferry of thousands of sails, a tower ship broke through the waves. This is a three-story passenger ship. The hull has some mottled traces, but the decoration is very luxurious. This passenger ship has some origins. The owner behind the fleet is the former Dongping Palace and the current Duke Lu Mansion.

The Zhao family has always been very prosperous in business. In addition to restaurants, shipping is its pillar industry. Whether it is overseas trade or inland shipping, it is very large in scale.

Before Zhao Kuangzan passed away, he split the Zhao family's property and left it to his descendants, even having a daughter. The one from Zhao Princess Zhao Yuan was almost comparable to a few sons. This was obviously to please King Zhao Liu Fang. After all, after Zhao Kuangzan died, only Liu Fang was able to protect the Zhao family.

Of course, as a family of twenty-four heroes, it is rare for the Zhao family to need protection from others. Under normal circumstances, as long as they do not act randomly, they will be peaceful.

In the official rectification movement that began last year, the Zhao family was inevitably affected. It is conceivable that in the Zhao family's business territory, it is impossible to abide by the law in everything, but no matter how big the storm is, it is difficult to shake the entire Zhao family. At least their ships are still running unremittingly on rivers, lakes and seas.

On the deck, there was a cozy atmosphere. A large number of guests looked up from the side, enjoying the canal scenery, talking constantly, and pointing at 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 at the grand scenery of the canal outside the window, Zhao Pu couldn't help but feel a little emotional. When he stopped going south, he used to go this way. Now he goes north and walks again. This mood is very different.

The sun is in the world, the water is vast, and the sunshine reflected from the river surface is almost dazzling. Of course, the most touching thing is the prosperous scene on the shore of the river. This kind of atmosphere is at least one contribution from Zhao Pu. He Zhao Pu has made great contributions to the prosperous era.

In the past two years after the resignation of prime minister, Zhao Pu has been staying in Jiangnan. In order not to attract attention, he did not stay in Jiangning Prefecture, nor to the wealthy Suzhou. Instead, he chose Jiangyin County on the south bank of the Yangtze River. It is densely populated, has a developed economy, and has good scenery, which is suitable for living a life of life. Surrounded by Su, Chang, and Run these wealthy prefectures. Similarly, it is not far from Jiangning, and it is also convenient to receive some interesting political news...

A political strongman like Zhao Pu, even if he retires, cannot be truly silent. He is in the world, but he always misses the temple. In the past two years, he has been living back and free in the wild cranes, but Zhao Pu will occasionally go to the Yangtze River, take a walk, raft, or fish, but from time to time he will look north to the capital. He rarely makes any remarks to avoid giving people a lesson, but his eyes looking north already contain everything.

In the past two years of his return to the court, Zhao Pu naturally paid attention to what happened in the court. As the former prime minister, he could not hide all the big and small things in the court, as long as he wanted to know.

When various news reached Jiangnan, Zhao Pu's mood was also complicated. Whether it was the quellation of the Yulin rebellion, the Anxi War, or even the weakening of the intensity but still underway, Zhao Pu was deeply moved.

Even without him, Zhao Pu, the Han Dynasty was still moving along the established track, and his role did not seem to be that important. But at the same time, Zhao Pu couldn't help but think that if he was still in the court, even if there were some storms, there would definitely be less chaos and the court's control would be stronger. This is where Zhao Pu's confidence.

Song Qi, Li Fang, Zhao Kuangyi and others, Song Qi is short-sighted, Li Fang is pedantic, Zhao Kuangyi is talented, but he is deep and has too much selfishness... When he was in the wild, Zhao Pu despised all the prime ministers who were in high throne.

However, the situation is different now. Just when Zhao Pu thought he was going to die of old age in Jiangyin and was waiting for his descendants to support the coffin and return to Ji, an edict suddenly came, and the summoned by Emperor Liu to return to Luoyang.

The content is simple, but it is enough to arouse infinite associations for people, and Zhao Pu's heart also instantly became hot, like a dead tree in spring, full of hope and enthusiasm.

Without much hesitation, and even pretending, Zhao Pu ordered his family to pack their bags, leave his Xunyang Marquis Mansion, and quickly embark on the road north. He first took Runzhou, turned to the water and crossed the river, and went north along the canal. After three or two days, the further he went to Jiangyin, the more complicated he had already calmed down.

The content of the edict from Luoyang is very simple, but the simpler it is, the more unusual it shows. Of course, with Zhao Pu's scheming and inscrutable calculations, he will not be unaware of it, and there are some speculations in his heart, but he still has no hesitation and no hesitation.

Zhao Pu is already 65 years old this year. Although he is old, his spirit is still there. It would be fine if there is no chance. However, once the opportunity appears, there will be no hesitation. Even if he knows in his heart, what is waiting for him in Luoyang is probably a troublesome thing.

Looking at the canal with a little confused look, Zhao Pu suddenly remembered Wang Pu. The canal that the passenger ship was sailing had been repaired several times, but the biggest move was when Wang Pu was in charge of Huainan.

At that time, in addition to appeaseing the people of Huainan and developing production, Wang Pu spent most of his thoughts on water damage and ditches. In addition to the Hongze Project and Guishan Canal, the restoration of the Hanggou was also a highlight achievement, and the people of Huainan still enjoy the benefits.

Zhao Pu still admires Wang Pu. He has a strong personal style of governing and ministering, and has played to the extreme, and is deeply trusted by Emperor Liu. However, Zhao Pu still claims to be better than Wang Pu. After all, Wang Pu only left his name, while Zhao Pu left his name in the world. He was a prime minister for twenty years. At the beginning of the founding of all dynasties, how many people could do it?

At the critical moment, when he encountered a big problem, Emperor Liu was still thinking of him, Zhao Pu. The only regret is that he was born ten years later and debuted late. Otherwise, the twenty-four heroes would have a place for him, Zhao Pu, instead of just a Xunyang Marquis now.

At that time, Emperor Liu originally planned to be a Duke, but he was worried about changing times and had some suppression. In addition, Zhao Pu's voluntary refusal, so he was given a first-class marquis.

"If I die, Your Majesty will probably posthumously give me a duke..." I was so enchanting that this thought suddenly flashed through Zhao Pu's mind. Thinking of this, Zhao Pu couldn't help but smile and felt a little attached to him.

Since the Kaibao Year, there are very few people who can only win titles with the merits of civil governance. Zhao Pu is undoubtedly the first person. The times are different and the treatment is different, but the historical status has long been confirmed. Of course, it would be better if it could go further.

"Come!" Zhao Pu sighed and called out.

Immediately, a servant who was serving came in and listened to the orders. Zhao Pu asked, "When will you arrive in Shanyang?"

"It took about half a day to arrive in the evening!" the servant replied.

"Get off the boat and rest in Shanyang!" 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 is now the governor of Chuzhou, so this was arranged before he stopped his prefect.

Although it is not too far from Jiangyin and often corresponds to letters on weekdays, since you have passed by, you always need to meet, visit, ask about the situation, and meet your wife and grandchildren.
Chapter completed!