Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

This is a canal that reaches the sky.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, the state of Wu dug the Hangou ditch to attack the state of Qi. In the Sui Dynasty, it was greatly expanded and connected to the capital Luoyang and connected to Zhuo County. During the renovation of the Yuan Dynasty, Luoyang was abandoned and taken as far as Shenjing, and it continued thereafter.

After the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, the river was repaired and expanded again, so this river became a faster mode of transportation than the official road.

Even in this world haunted by gods, water transportation is always faster and more economical than other methods.

Especially the exchange of bulk goods requires the support of the shipping industry.

The 80/20 rule is effective in any world, covering the infinite universe. But in this world, it is the top gods. The dragons are not seen at all. They are not hiding in the mountains and old forests, or in the caves and heavens, concentrating on hard cultivation.

, chasing the true self of the great road, the eternal life of heaven, that is, being in a high position, it is easy not to come down to the mortal world.

Therefore, although fairy tales are often spread among the people, it is still difficult to find traces of powerful figures.

As for the living conditions of the little people at the bottom, the fundamental changes are similar to those in ordinary feudal society, and not big.

Moreover, as the world gradually became peaceful, the great Zhou Dynasty paid more attention to and developed the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal than any previous dynasty, giving full play to the effectiveness of this grand canal.

The weather in the north is either drought or bitterly cold. The further north you go, the colder the weather becomes, making it impossible for ordinary humans to survive.

The harsh natural environment has resulted in insufficient food and cash crops and real estate in the north. However, because the imperial capital is located, hundreds of millions of people have gathered here.

In ancient times, there was no such thing as family planning. In peaceful times, there must be constant reproduction. As long as conditions permit, the population will explode.

It is not that there are no Yuanshen masters who are proficient in magic and magical powers within the imperial court, but firstly, such masters are quite scarce, and secondly, such masters are relatively noble, have no shortage of money, and spend all day thinking about how to improve their cultivation.

Realm, I don’t care about the life and death of those mud-legged people at all.

Just like the officials of the imperial court don't care about the life and death of the people.

The common people are nothing but fish, and they will never take off the long gown Kong Yiji wears in their lifetime.

Even if the imperial court is willing to contribute, the cost superposition effect caused by the loss of manpower is far from being able to reduce the deficit.

Loss is greater than income.

If things go on like this, even if someone plans to do it this way, the plan will be unsustainable and aborted because of the inability to maintain a balance between profits and losses for a long time.

Therefore, food shortages led to famine in the northern areas where the population was concentrated.

The food output in the southern region is extremely large.

Every year, there is a lot of grain surplus, which can be transported to the north for sale through the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

Moreover, in this world, rice and other crops in the southern region can basically be harvested three times a year.

The food in the northern region would definitely be difficult to maintain for long without the food supply from Jiangnan and other places.

The abundant natural products in Jiangnan and other places can also be transported to the capital by water.

As the Grand Canal that runs from north to south, countless cargo ships come and go on this river every day. Each cargo ship is also escorted by highly trained bodyguards and martial arts masters to avoid encountering robbers along the way.

Jianghu masters, wanted criminals who committed murder and arson, and all kinds of sudden dangers.

Especially under this river, there are so many dangerous aquatic creatures lurking.

These aquatic tribes are extremely good at utilizing their innate underwater abilities.

If you offend these aquatic tribes, it will be extremely difficult not only to pass through this river, but also to launch a ship into the water.

Rumor has it that there is a Dragon Palace under the water, and the imperial court and the Dragon Clan have reached an agreement, so that the two sides will not conflict with each other.

Unless it is absolutely necessary, both parties will maintain a certain degree of restraint and will not go on a killing spree.

After Zhao Ning sent Lin Daiyu away, he sat on the warship, looked at the iron guards beside him, and said, "Aren't you afraid of death?"

The Iron Guard laughed loudly when he heard this and said: "It's a joke, we are the Black Tiger Army, but the Black Tiger Army was famous all over the world and made foreign races fearful! If we are afraid of a few white lotus sect's young men, we will hide

If you don’t dare to come out, that’s a joke.”

"Don't worry, Third Master Ning. We will protect Third Master during this trip. We will definitely stop those White Lotus gangsters from coming back."

"The third master has the demeanor of the former Duke Rong, and is even more outstanding than the former Duke Rong. If the third master plans to join the army in the future, he must be another general."

After listening to everyone's words, Zhao Ning also nodded, opened the wine he carried with him, handed it to everyone, and said: "Come, drink!"

"Drink!" Everyone didn't refuse, they all held the wine jars and started drinking boldly.

On the merchant ships in the distance, one after another, grains, vegetables and fruits, poultry, weaving, wood, porcelain, lacquerware, etc. from the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River are being transported to the north in a steady stream.

Some unique things from the north will also be transported to the south.

The vast scene is endless and lively.

Zhao Ning admired the scenery in front of him and couldn't help but said: "It's true that all kinds of frost are competing for freedom!"

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Since Lin Daiyu was sent away by the iron guards of Rongguo Mansion arranged by Zhao Ning, she was also very unconvinced and said: "I have to go back, I have to go back."

Lin Daiyu's temper is not that of a good girl, she has a very big temper.

At least the gentleness and amiability she usually displays is just out of politeness.

Lin Daiyu has a noble and proud temper in her heart.

Although Lin Daiyu received a lot of benefits from Zhao Ning, it can even be said that Zhao Ning's arrangement was very appropriate and would not make it difficult for both parties. It could not only ensure Lin Daiyu's safety, but also ensure that Lin Daiyu's schedule would not be delayed.

Time to go back.

However, Lin Daiyu was not happy.

She still wants to go back and fight side by side with Zhao Ning.

Zicuckoo next to her looked at Lin Daiyu and said, "Miss, do you like your second uncle?"

After listening to Zijuan's words, Lin Daiyu's face turned red and she shook her head: "I don't like that bastard! He is just a scoundrel, a bastard, and a big bully. How could I like him! No.

It’s possible, it’s impossible in this life.”

Seeing that Lin Daiyu was still quibbling, Zijuan secretly smiled and said, "I see, Miss! She is really tempted."

Xue Yan, who was sitting next to her, also looked at Lin Daiyu, with a few more thoughts and ideas in her mind.
Chapter completed!