Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 727

Orihiko stepped out of the cabin, looked at the river water and the water birds flying, and couldn't help but feel agitated.Only when you walk on this broad river can you know its magnificence.

The boatman sat at the stern of the boat and looked at the white sails on the river leisurely, clapping his fingers and humming a ditty in a low voice.

Going forward, Orihiko said, "I don't know the name of the boatman yet."

The boatman hurriedly stood up and bowed his hands to Orihiko.Dao: "The younger one's surname is Hong and his name is Yi, a native of Ezhou. He has made a living on this river since he was a child."

"So that's it. I think the boat is not moving slowly today. When will it arrive in Huangzhou?"

Gong Gong said: "It's smooth sailing today, so I'm going faster. However, there is a headwind behind Yangluo Town, so it's not so easy to go. At noon today, I will go to Yangluo Town to have some tea and rice, and I will arrive at Tuanfeng Town before it gets dark. There is a sandbar in the middle of the river, which can shelter from the wind. Sleep there overnight, and arrive in Huangzhou tomorrow morning."

Orihiko asked: "Can't you sail at night? Why do you want to stay overnight in Tuanfeng?"

The boatman said: "Officer, what time is it now? On this big river, you can look at the tranquility during the day, but there will be strong men haunting at night. If you are not in a hurry, you should not sail at night. Besides, if you don't rest in Tuanfeng Town, Huangzhou is at night, which is inconvenient."

Zhe Yan said: "I have so many people, I am afraid that some strongman will rob me! Huangzhou is not important now, just go there. When I arrive in Jiangzhou, I will go to the boatman, and you can go back."

The boatman had no choice but to say: "The officials said so, we will not spend the night in Tuanfeng Town. We will have some tea and rice there, and go down the river overnight. Tomorrow morning, we will be able to reach Daye territory. The area around Daye has not been peaceful these years. Let's take some dry food and go straight to Jiangzhou."

Orihiko nodded: "Okay! There is chaos on the river in this area, and it is truly peaceful after passing Jiangzhou."

After finishing speaking, Orihiko turned around and looked at a white sail floating on the river from time to time.

In normal seasons, the water surface of the Yangtze River in this area is the busiest.Official ships and private boats, such as long dragon boats, are lined up on the water.In the past few years, the world has been in turmoil, especially in the Ezhou area recently. After you sing, I will appear on the stage, and several major forces have emerged.The current situation is unstable, and if it is not a boat with a background, who would dare to run on the river?In particular, not far from Huangzhou to the north is the puppet Qi forces, which is convenient for escape.It wasn't until Wang Xiaolie occupied Yingzhou and blocked the way to the north of Guangzhou.

At the beginning of this year, Zhang Jun led Yue Fei to drive away Kong Yanzhou, and the situation gradually stabilized.I just want to go back to the good old days, I don't know how long it will take.

Turning around, I saw the boatman looking relaxed.Zhe Yan said: "Looking at the appearance of the boatman, he is not afraid of sailing on the river."

Gong Gong said: "There are so many troops with officials and so many boats, what are you afraid of! At the beginning of the year Zhang Taiwei came and drove away Kong Taiwei, and many strong men on the river stopped doing this business. We small boat owners , and then slowly started sailing again.”

Orihiko asked: "A few years ago when you couldn't sail, what did you do for a living?"

The boatman sighed: "I have been boating on the river all my life, and I can't do other things. A few years ago, I couldn't do it. I fished by the river for several months. There are indeed many fish around here, but they can't be sold. Smaller fish are often given away for free and no one wants them. There is no other way but to plow a few acres of wasteland and produce some food to support the family. My eldest son got married a few years ago and gave birth to a grandson. He died of starvation Alas, Zhang Taiwei is here, and life will be better if he can sail the boat."

Orihiko sighed: "When the country is in trouble, it is inevitable that people will suffer. Now that the bandits have been driven away, boats can sail on the Yangtze River again, and life will be better."

Gong Gong said: "I am too short-sighted and dare not go far, so I can only die in Ezhou. Jin Sanlang, who was sailing together in the past, was lucky enough to help a customer transport goods to Xiangyang, and stayed there. It didn't take long. I took my wife and children over there, and I don’t know how good life is! We have been friends for many years. Last month, my Erlang went to Xiangyang to join him. Erlang knew a few words since he was a child, and he heard that he could work in a factory. How much money does it cost per month!"

Having said that, the boatman clicked his tongue repeatedly, with a smile on his face.

In this era, several copper coins are not a small amount.Especially in Xiangyang, where prices are stable, and with a few bucks a month, it can be regarded as a good life.

Seeing the smile on the boatman's face, Orihiko couldn't help feeling deeply moved.In the past few years, the society of Xiangyang under Wang Xiaolie's rule was stable and developed rapidly, and a large number of surrounding population gathered there.Compared with when Wang Xiaolie first arrived in Xiangyang, the population has increased by nearly half.The surrounding area is hundreds of miles away. When it comes to saying that I have relatives who voted in Xiangyang, everyone around me is envious.Looking at other places, all industries are withered, and Zhe Yanzhi can't help feeling.

With the population, there will be economic output, and the society will soon prosper.Especially under Wang Xiaolie's strict management, when he arrived in Xiangyang, he would either work as a worker in a factory for two or three times a month.Or they will be recruited into the field work to reclaim the barren land.As long as they are young and middle-aged, they will not go hungry in Xiangyang.People like the boatman have several children, and as long as they are of the right age, they will always try to send a few children to Xiangyang.

Zhe Yan said: "I came from Xiangyang, and I know a little about the situation there. I heard that there are many factories there. As long as you go in, you will have at least two full money a month. They are all enough money from Xiangyang Huizi to support your family. Yes. If you can read and do a little work, many people can get five or six pennies."

Gong Gong said: "Yes, which of the prefectures and counties near us does not say that Xiangyang is good, it is like heaven. I just got a letter from Erlang the day before yesterday, saying that there is also a shortage of boaters there. If I meet people who go to Xiangyang , don’t let it go. Take the whole family there and stop suffering in Ezhou.”

Zhe Yanzhi looked at Jiang's face, and said: "Zhang Taiwei drove away Kong Yanzhou and other strong people, and this place will get better."

Gong Gong said: "How can we compare with Xiangyang? Erlang said in his letter that people who sail like me can earn more than ten guan dollars a month from Xiangyang to Nanyang if they use their own boats! think!"

Orihiko nodded, but didn't speak.

Since he came under Wang Xiaolie's rule, he naturally knew the situation there.In Xiangyang now, doing the same job, the income is at least twice that of the surrounding areas.Coupled with the fact that prices in Xiangyang are stable and supplies are sufficient, and there is no food and clothing in other places, they will immediately become well-off when they arrive in Xiangyang.This temptation, few people can not be tempted.

In recent years, a large number of people on Jingbei Road and Huainan West Road have fled to several prefectures around Xiangyang.One pass ten, ten pass hundreds, almost everyone knows.Especially the people who fled south in the past few years, as long as they have money, most of them will go back.

Even De'an Prefecture and Jiangling, which had achieved remarkable results in farming in the past few years, had a large number of outflows of people, which made stereotypes and Xie Qian very troubled.It's just that Wang Xiaolie's power has grown so fast that others dare not say anything.

(End of this chapter)