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Not much money was invested in reconstruction.

Coupled with the turbulent times,

Hangzhou was located at the intersection of the Southern Song Dynasty's territory and Lü Shinang's territory.

Wealthy families in Jiangnan were also unwilling to participate in the reconstruction of Hangzhou.

To avoid being slaughtered by the Manichaeans like the wealthy families of Hangzhou.

After the Champa rice was promoted and popularized

Thus, Suzhou and Hangzhou became famous.

The saying that the whole world is full

It can grow enough grain to feed everyone in the world.

The Suzhou-Hangzhou region is naturally rich.

Moreover, Hangzhou was one of the three earliest maritime trade offices in the Song Dynasty.

Driven by booming overseas trade,

Hangzhou is the most prosperous prefecture in Jiangnan.

Before Fang La's uprising,

High-rise buildings stand tall in Hangzhou.

However, when Zhao Yuan led his troops into Hangzhou...

But all I could see were low, earthen houses.

Many houses still bear the charred black marks of the fire.

It was completely dilapidated.

The Southern Song Dynasty allocated some money and grain to Hangzhou.

However, all of this money and grain was used to build city walls.

In the previous great battle between Tong Guan and Fang La,

They dismantled the city walls of Hangzhou, leaving them in ruins.

Later, Hangzhou became the front line for the Southern Song Dynasty to resist Lü Shinang.

The Southern Song Dynasty had no choice but to rebuild the city walls.

Previously, the money and grain allocated to the people were also used to build city walls.

Fortunately, the common people could contribute their labor to build the city walls in exchange for some money and grain.

This allowed the people in the city to barely survive.

When the army entered the city,

The cheers of the people in the city were deafening.

Although the number of people lining the streets to welcome them was not as large as in other cities.

The cheers were the loudest.

I would rather be a peace dog than a person in troubled times.

Those who have experienced the ravages of war feel this statement even more deeply.

In the past, the people of Hangzhou believed that the Flower and Stone Tribute was a scourge to the country and its people.

It has left the people with no way to survive.

They also welcomed the entry of Fang La's rebel army into the city.

However, when Fang La and the Western Army fought a major battle in Hangzhou...

The cannonballs kept coming.

Finally, Fang La set fire to Hangzhou and broke through the siege.

After entering Hangzhou, the Western Army took advantage of the chaos to loot.

Only then did the people of Hangzhou realize that

Human life is so worthless during times of war.

After Tong Guan led his troops to recapture Hangzhou,

We request the imperial court to allocate funds and grain to provide relief to the people of the city.

Rebuild Hangzhou.

The people of Hangzhou have just begun rebuilding the city.

Then news came that Tokyo had been captured by the Great Liang.

Then Tong Guan traveled from Muzhou to Huzhou.

Lü Shinang led the Manichaean army in pursuit of Tong Guan and entered the Hangzhou area.

Lü Shinang had just led his troops through the area.

Then they turned back.

The Hangzhou garrison was so frightened that most of them fled.

Fortunately, Hangzhou was short of money and food.

Lü Shinang was also unwilling to waste time.

They did not attack Hangzhou.

All officials in Hangzhou were appointed by Tong Guan.

Tong Guan established the Southern Song Dynasty.

Hangzhou was naturally among the first prefectures to submit.

As the people of Hangzhou continued to rebuild Hangzhou,

Severe drought in southern China

The Southern Song Dynasty's relief efforts were inadequate.

Taking advantage of the situation, Lü Shinang led his troops north.

They captured Muzhou and Wuzhou, and were approaching Hangzhou.

Many people fear that Hangzhou will once again suffer the ravages of war.

They had no choice but to leave their homes and become refugees.

The people who remained in the city were also living in constant fear.

They were afraid that Lü Shinang would lead his troops to attack.

When guarding against Lü Shi Nang,

Then I heard that the Liang army was marching south.

The people in the city were utterly devastated, on the verge of tears.

Fortunately, the Battle of Daliang defeated the main force of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Forced the Southern Song Dynasty to surrender.

Hangzhou also became the land of Daliang.

Hangzhou became the land of Daliang.

The people of the city were finally able to end their days of constant fear.

Although Lü Shinang was still eyeing Muzhou covetously.

However, they believed that the Great Liang would surely conquer the Southern Song Dynasty just as it had conquered the Southern Song.

They swept away Lü Shi Nang with the force of autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

At that time, the world will be at peace.

Under the tax exemption and exemption from military service in Daliang,

With their hardworking hands,

Hangzhou will soon become a prosperous city again.

The army arrived in Hangzhou at noon.

The governor of Hangzhou had already prepared a banquet to welcome him.

While everyone was feasting in the city,

Suddenly, a loud noise was heard outside the city.

Chapter 1785 Tidal Currents

Li Kui jumped up and shouted.

"Oh no! That scoundrel Lü Shinang has launched a sneak attack!"

"I'll go and slaughter them all, leaving no one alive."

Many officers heard what sounded like thunderous war drums outside the city.

They all stood up.

Only Zhao Yuan, Xu Guanzhong, and a few other naval leaders remained motionless.

The navy, however, had arrived in Hangzhou two days earlier.

I've already checked the tidal information.

The Hangzhou prefect hurriedly explained,

"That's the sound of the tide in the Qiantang River in Zhejiang,"

"It's not the sound of war drums."

Li Kui glared at the Hangzhou prefect and said,

What tidal currents?

"It's clearly the sound of war drums,"

"You dare to lie to us!"

"Watch out or I'll chop your donkey head off."

Zhao Yuan glared at Li Kui.

"Don't be rude, everyone, please sit down."

The prefect of Hangzhou was so frightened by Li Kui's fierce appearance that he took a step back.

Seeing Li Kui sit down, he then spoke.

"The tides of Zhejiang come twice a day, night and day,"

"It is not out of step with the times."

"Because of its unwavering commitment, it is called the Chaoxin (潮信)."

Today is October 16th.

"It should be three quarters past noon during the day."

Li Kui saw that Zhao Yuan and the others all nodded.

I know it's because he's ignorant.

He didn't take it seriously and shouted.

"This tidal wave is making quite a commotion,"

"Why don't we go to the riverbank and take a look?"

The Hangzhou prefect smiled and said,


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