Han Shizu

Chapter 1829 Zhao Pu Goes North

Chapter 1829 Zhao Pu Goes North
The Huaiyang Canal in May is full of misty waves, mighty water, and hundreds of miles of scenery, which is infinitely beautiful.As the canal connecting the Huaihe River and the Yangtze River, it is also the most important waterway thoroughfare between the north and the south, and has always been prosperous.

Especially with the stability of the regime and the stability of the society, its economic value has become increasingly prominent. In the context of the great development of the Han commodity economy and the increasingly prosperous trade between the north and the south, the canal has become a golden waterway. There is no river section in the country that can Than on.

The trade between the north and the south, the flow of population, the taxation of the southeast to Beijing, and the Huaiyang Canal are the only ways to pass.And May is the busiest time of day for the canal, and there is an endless stream of people carrying goods, passengers, and official boats going from south to north.

During the thousand-sail race, a large boat broke through the waves. This is a three-story passenger ship. There are some mottled marks on the hull, but the decoration is very luxurious.This passenger ship has some origins. The owner behind the fleet is the original Dongping Palace, now the Duke Lu's Mansion.

The Zhao family's business operations have always been very prosperous. Apart from restaurants, shipping is its pillar industry. Whether it is overseas trade or inland waterway shipping, the scale is very large.

Before Zhao Kuangzan died, he split up the Zhao family's property and left it to future generations. Even his daughter had a share, and the share of Princess Zhao Zhao Yuan was almost comparable to several sons. This was obviously to please Zhao Wang and Liu Fang. After all, Zhao Kuangzan After death, only Liu Fang could protect the Zhao family.

Of course, as the family of 24 heroes, the top nobles of the big man, 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 fine.

During the official rectification campaign that started 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 disturbance is, it will be difficult to shake the entire Zhao family. At least their boats are still running unremittingly in rivers, lakes and seas.

On the deck, there was a cozy atmosphere. A large number of guests looked out from the side, admiring the scenery of the canal to their heart's content, discussing constantly, and pointing fingers at the surrounding environment from time to time.

In a VIP room on the third floor, the windows were wide open, and the warm sunlight shone on Zhao Pu by the window, revealing his old but peaceful face.

Looking at the magnificent scenery of the canal outside the window, Zhao Pu couldn't help feeling a little emotional in his heart. He used to go this way when he left the prime minister and went south, but now he goes north again, and the mood is very different.

Under the bright sun, the water waves are vast, and the sunlight reflected on the river surface is almost dazzling.Of course, the most touching thing is the prosperous scene on the bank of the river. This kind of weather can at least be attributed to him, Zhao Pu, and he has made great contributions to opening the prosperous age of treasures.

For the past two years after he was dismissed as prime minister, Zhao Pu stayed in Jiangnan. In order not to attract attention, he did not stay in the Daoist Jiangning Mansion, nor did he go to the affluent Suzhou. Instead, he chose Jiangyin County on the south bank of the Yangtze River, which is densely populated. The economy is developed and the scenery is not bad, which is suitable for taking care of your life.Surrounded by rich and wealthy states such as Su, Chang, and Run, it is also not too far from Jiangning, so it is convenient to receive some interesting political news.
It is impossible for a political strongman like Zhao Pu to remain silent even after he becomes an official. He is in the rivers and lakes, but he always misses the temple.Over the past two years, on the surface, he was raising wild cranes, but Zhao Pu would go to the Yangtze River from time to time, or take a walk, or go boating, or fish, but from time to time he would look north at the capital.He seldom made any remarks, so as not to give people a reason to talk, but his gaze to the north already contained everything.

During the two years of returning home, Zhao Pu naturally paid close attention to what happened in the court all the time. As a former prime minister, he couldn't hide anything from him, as long as he wanted to know.

And when all kinds of news spread to Jiangnan, Zhao Pu's mood was also complicated.Whether it was the quelling of the Yulin Rebellion, the Anxi War, or even the weakened but still ongoing rectification of officials, 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 thinking that if he was still in the aspect, even if some disturbances would be unavoidable, the chaos would definitely be less and the imperial court's control would be stronger. This is where Zhao Pu is confident.

People like Song Qi, Li Fang, and Zhao Kuangyi, Song Qi was short-sighted, Li Fang was pedantic, and Zhao Kuangyi was talented, but profound and selfish. When he was in the field, Zhao Pu despised those prime ministers who lived in the temple all over the place.

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 carry the coffin back to Ji, an edict suddenly came, calling from Emperor Liu to return him to Luoyang.

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

Without much hesitation, and without even putting on a show, Zhao Pu ordered his family to pack their bags, leave his Xunyanghou Mansion, and quickly embark on the journey north.I first took the road to Runzhou, then turned to cross the river, and went north along the canal. After three or two days, the farther I went to Jiangyin, the more complicated my mood that I had calmed down became.

The content of the edict from Luoyang is very simple, but the simpler it is, the more unusual it is behind it.Of course, with Zhao Pu's scheming, he would not have been unaware of it, and he also had some guesses in his heart, but he still didn't hesitate or hesitate.

Zhao Pu is 65 years old this year. Although he is old, his spirit is still there. If there is no opportunity, it will be fine. However, once the opportunity arises, he will not hesitate. trouble.

Looking at the scene of the canal with his old eyes in a daze, Zhao Pu suddenly thought of Wang Pu. The canal that the passenger ships sailed on had 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 in Huainan and developing production, Wang Pu spent most of his thoughts on water damage and ditch management. In addition to the Hongze Project and the Guishan Canal, the restoration of the Hangou was also a major achievement. The people in Huainan still enjoy the benefits.

For Wang Pu, Zhao Pu still admires him a lot. He has a strong personal style of being a government official and a minister, and he has played it to the extreme, and he is also deeply trusted by Emperor Liu.However, Zhao Pu still claimed to be better than Wang Pu. After all, Wang Pu also left his name alone, but he, Zhao Pu, left his name all over the world.
But at a critical moment, when encountering a big problem, Emperor Liu thought of him, Zhao Pu.The only regrettable thing is that he was born ten years late and made his debut too late, otherwise, among the 24 heroes, he, Zhao Pu, would definitely have a place, not the mere Xunyanghou now.

At the beginning, Emperor Liu planned to become a Duke, but he was worried that the world would change, and he had a little bit of suppressing thoughts, coupled with Zhao Pu's voluntary refusal, he was granted a first-class marquis.

"If I die, Your Majesty will posthumously give me a duke." Thinking deeply, such a thought suddenly flashed in Zhao Pu's mind. Thinking of this, Zhao Pu couldn't help but smile, and felt a little smug.

Since the opening of the treasure, there are very few people who can only be knighted for their achievements in martial arts, and Zhao Pu is undoubtedly the No. 1. The times are different and the treatment is different, but the historical status has long been established. Of course, It would be better if it could go further.

"Come here!" Sighing, Zhao Pu called out.

Immediately a servant came in to listen to the order, Zhao Pu asked, "When will you arrive at Shanyang?"

"It will take about half a day, and it will be evening!" The servant replied.

"Go to Shanyang and get off the boat to rest overnight!" 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 prefect of Chuzhou, and this was arranged before he was dismissed as prime minister.

Although it is not too far away from Jiangyin, and we often exchange letters on weekdays, since we pass by, we always need to meet, visit, ask about the situation, and meet our wife and grandchildren.

(End of this chapter)

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