King of Song

Chapter 458 Where Did Shimizusawa Go?

Bozhou is probably the area around Liaocheng, the land of Qilu in later generations.During the Song Dynasty, it belonged to Hebei East Road, and the state government was in Chaoling.However, in the third year of Chunhua (992 A.D.), the Yellow River burst, and the city of Chaoling was destroyed by floods.The Bozhou government went to Xiaoshun to cross the west, where Bozhou City was rebuilt.

Because the Yellow River diverted to Hebei Road, it separated into the North Flow and the East Flow.Both Daming Mansion and the downstream Bozhou prospered because of this.Most of the ancient cities were built along the river, which was convenient for irrigation and transportation.It can be seen from this that the diversion of the Yellow River is not necessarily all disadvantages, at least Daming Prefecture and Bozhou have benefited from it.

For example, Daming Mansion, at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, in order to prevent the Jin soldiers from going south, the Song Army dug up the Yellow River, causing the Yellow River to seize the Huai River and flow into the sea.It's just that the Yellow River in this era is really too unstable. Sometimes it is like a beast, and the breach is still very dreadful.

The previous Chaoling was a bloody lesson, but fortunately, the terrain of Bozhou City is relatively high today, but there is no need to worry too much about flooding.Over the past few decades, it has become a big city on Hebei East Road.There are more and more merchants coming and going, and they are gradually prospering.

When Lin Zhao and his party entered Bozhou, they couldn't help but sigh. Although it was hit by a flood, the business in Bozhou was still very prosperous, and it seemed that the impact was not very serious.But Lin Zhao and the others also knew that Bozhou was farther away from the Yellow River after all.The damage will not be serious.

The Yellow River breached, and the water flowed northward. The area to the north of Damingfu was actually seriously affected.It can be said that there is a sea of ​​kings there, and the houses and land are all submerged in the river water. It can be said that the people are in dire straits.

However, the situation on Hebei East Road, which is close to the land of Qilu, is better. Bozhou seems to be peaceful and has nothing to do with the flood.But in many cases, things are connected by cause and effect and are not affected by the result, but it does not mean that there is no relationship at all.

The reason for the breach of the Yellow River in Daming Mansion may be hidden in this Bozhou.Lin Zhao came here to find the reason.But before that, they planned to go to Bozhou City first.Even if your son is traveling with beauty, then he should look good.

It was already noon when we entered Bozhou City, and the cars and horses were in a hurry along the way, and I was already a little hungry.Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Let's go, let's go eat something first!"

"Okay!" Li Cheng immediately led Lin Zhao and others to Deyue Tower in the city, which is a first-class restaurant in Bozhou City.Because there is a small lake behind the restaurant, strictly speaking, it is a larger pond, so it has the reputation of being close to the water and getting the moon first.In addition to the restaurant's architectural decoration and high-grade dishes, it has become the number one restaurant in Bozhou, but it is still much inferior to Jiangnanju in Bianjing.

The people who came to Deyue Tower were mainly local dignitaries and nobles, as well as wealthy businessmen and gentry who came from south to north.Only such a place can be worthy of the identities of Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong.

After getting off the carriage, Li Cheng and Yutong escorted Lin Zhao into Deyue Tower, followed by several followers.

The waiter at the door saw the clothes of Lin Zhao and the two of them, and immediately said: "You two distinguished guests, please come in!"

"Ok!"

"Is there a private room?"

The clerk apologized and said: "I'm sorry, the private room is full, can you two sit in the lobby on the second floor, I'll find you a seat by the window, where you can see the lake, I don't know what you think ?”

"Okay!" Lin Zhao didn't care too much, since he was going out this time in a low-key way, so naturally he wouldn't be the one who made such unreasonable words.Furthermore, coming to Bozhou has the meaning of making an unannounced visit, and sitting in the lobby is also beneficial.Just listening to a few gossips may be useful.

Seeing that the two distinguished guests were so casual, the man was relieved.The most fearful thing is that the distinguished guests persisted and were not considerate. At that time, they were always the ones who were embarrassed.He led Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong all the way to the second floor, chose a place near the window, looked up, saw the rippling water, surrounded by pavilions and pavilions, and the faint sound of silk and bamboo, which was quite elegant.

"Sit down, too!" Li Cheng and Yu Tong subconsciously stood aside, there was a difference in respect, they could only stand when the host was seated.Lin Zhao didn't have so many rules, and asked them to sit down directly, but the two of them insisted.There is no way, the habits formed by the hierarchical system for thousands of years cannot be changed in a moment.

Lin Zhao didn't force it, and immediately ordered the waiter to open another table on the second floor for Li Cheng and a few followers to eat.As for Yutong, men and women are different, as long as they stay with Mu Sihong.There is a maid serving wine and vegetables, which seems to be the regulation that a rich family should have.

"Two distinguished guests, what would you like to eat?" The waiter had the opportunity to carefully look at the two guests. The man was handsome and had an extraordinary appearance.The woman is beautiful and beautiful, charming and charming, she really is a pair of young people.Even the accompanying maids are pretty, they look extraordinary!

"Pick up a few of your famous dishes here!"

"Okay, the small dishes in our store are exquisite and delicious, you two will be satisfied."

Lin Zhao nodded and said, "By the way, I heard that there is a famous dish in Bozhou, what is it?"

"Yes..." I don't know why, but when this dish was mentioned, the guy's expression became a little unnatural.

"Husband, I've heard about it too!" Mu Sihong said: "I heard that it will be cooked with koi fish, a specialty in Qingshuize, Bozhou. It tastes good. Let's try it!"

"Yeah!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "Yes, this dish is just like a fish jumping through the dragon's gate. Others are optional, just have some delicate side dishes or local famous food!"

"The two distinguished guests are not from the local area, right? But this is the first time you've come to Bozhou?" The guy's face suddenly became a little unnatural.

"That's right, we're from Hangzhou, passing through the local area, and want to taste Bozhou's specialties, what's the problem?" Lin Zhao pretended not to know, or asked.

The clerk smiled naively and said: "I didn't ask anything else, but I can't eat this Yuyuelongmen..."

"Why? It's troublesome to make or what?" Lin Zhao was puzzled and said, "My wife likes it. I would like to pay extra. Please help."

"Excuse me, honored guest!" The waiter said repeatedly: "I'm really sorry, it's not about money, and the production is not troublesome, but it's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice!"

"What do you mean? No fish?"

"That's right, this Yuyuelongmen must have the koi fish from Qingshuize to be authentic." The man lowered his voice and said, "But Qingshuize doesn't produce koi fish now, so we can't pretend to be good and deceive you, right? ? Our Deyuelou is well-known for its honesty and integrity, and we don’t resort to deceit.”

Lin Zhao's heart moved, and Mu Sihong immediately said, "How could it be? How could there be no koi fish in the hundreds of miles of lakes in Qingshuize? You can't catch them all!"

"Madam, keep your voice down!" The clerk seemed to be very jealous of this matter, and immediately suppressed his voice to dissuade him: "Madam is a stranger who doesn't know, maybe there are still koi fish, but Qingshuize has already..."

"How is it possible?" Mu Sihong said, "We still plan to go to Qingshui Ze for fun!"

"Forget it, ma'am, let's make another plan!"

"What happened to Qingshui Lake?" Lin Zhao was puzzled and asked, "Could it be that the Yellow River was flooded, and it was submerged like Chaoling City."

"Don't ask more questions, honored guest." The man waved his hands again and again, this seemed to be a taboo topic.

"Hey, why can't you ask more, what happened to Qingshuize?" Mu Sihong asked loudly on purpose.

The man seemed to be very embarrassed, and said: "If you two really want to know, you can go and see for yourself. Of course, I advise you not to go."

Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong looked at each other, and Li Cheng next to him also knew it well.They have already heard about the reclamation of the lake in Qingshuize, and they just want to verify it.Before they came, they knew that the koi fish, a specialty of Qingshuize, was the signature dish of Deyuelou before.

Knowing that there is no such thing, but saying it on purpose, either to embarrass the buddy, or to make a few words.Others may not know the situation of Qingshuize, but Deyuelou must know it. The koi fish are gone. This is a fact that cannot be concealed.Especially the buddy is not willing to talk too much now, which means that there is something tricky in it.

"Brother, what is Qingshuize like? Can you tell me the truth?" Lin Zhao lowered his voice and said, "To tell the truth, I am in the water production business. I have taken a fancy to Qingshuize in your place, and I intend to..."

"This..." The clerk shook his head and said in a low voice: "Your guest, please come back, Qingshui Ze is gone."

"Hey, there is no such thing as a lake!" Lin Zhao suddenly became furious and shouted loudly.

"It's not for anything else, because Qingshui Lake has become a fertile land, and Baili Lake has long disappeared." Before the man could answer, someone shouted and explained the reason.

Lin Zhao turned around and saw a scholar-like young man with an indignant expression, as if very annoyed.

"Oh, fertile land?" Lin Zhao's heart moved, and he pretended to be puzzled, "How did the lake become fertile land..."

"What's so strange about this!" the young man said loudly, "We'll build fields around the lake!"

"Mr. Hu, don't talk nonsense!" The man was very anxious, and hurriedly said to Lin Zhao: "Your honored guest, don't believe it, this person is just talking nonsense!"

"Who said it was nonsense?" The young scholar shouted, "I can't say what they did?"

"Young Master Hu, be careful..." The man seemed to be trying to persuade him.

Seeing this situation, Lin Zhao's heart moved, this is a good start.After finding the sufferer, the following things will be much easier.

"Hu Xiucai, what nonsense are you talking about?" Unexpectedly, several people suddenly walked out of the private room on the third floor, and when they saw the young man, they immediately cursed.

"Interesting..." Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong stood aside, completely watching the scene.

The person upstairs originally accused the young scholar of cursing, condescendingly, glanced down a few times, his eyes inadvertently fell on Mu Sihong's face, his eyes lit up immediately, it was very hot.

(End of this chapter)