Spreading Far and Wide
Qinlan City.
Fang Zelin stood outside the city and looked around, seeing a large number of merchants coming and going.
The sounds of vendors hawking their wares filled the air, and every now and then, one could see rather ornate horse-drawn carriages slowly making their way into the city, driven by their drivers.
Even before you get close, you can already feel the bustling atmosphere of Qinlan City.
Without much hesitation, Fang Zelin strode towards the city.
After passing through the heavily fortified city gate, Fang Zelin stepped onto the bluestone and arrived in Qinlan City.
After walking several hundred meters along the Great Dao, a river in the city came into view.
Several pleasure boats floated on the river, but there was no one on them at the moment, and the lanterns that had been hanging outside were now dark.
I imagine that when night falls and the lanterns on these pleasure boats light up, it will be a beautiful sight.
Although it is ancient times, these painted boats are built in a very grand manner, with three stories high.
From the outside, the painted boat is decorated with many ornaments, which makes it look even more luxurious.
Every now and then, men could be seen stepping off the pleasure boat, their faces showing a look of lingering enjoyment.
Seeing this, Fang Zelin roughly guessed what was done on the pleasure boat.
After looking away, Fang Zelin glanced around and quickly found a steamed bun shop.
Upon seeing this, Fang Zelin's eyes lit up slightly, and he quickly stepped forward.
After ordering a few local specialty steamed buns, Fang Zelin asked the owner to hold up an oil-paper umbrella and walked forward while eating.
What scenic spots and historical sites are located around Qinlan City?
Fang Zelin scratched his head, eating a steamed bun as he thought carefully. The map he had bought earlier didn't show it.
I should buy another local map for reference.
When you buy a map of Qinlan City, the surrounding scenic spots and historical sites will be marked in great detail.
It can then be used as a reference.
Since we're already out here, let's treat it as sightseeing and enjoy the scenery; the atmosphere here is quite pleasant anyway.
Thinking of this, Fang Zelin asked a passerby and quickly bought a map.
Unfold the map, and sure enough, you can see the scenic spots marked nearby.
Taken together, it roughly consists of three mountains, two rivers, and one pool.
The three peaks are Moon-Gazing Mountain, Riverside Mountain, Falling Stream Mountain; the rivers are Qinlin River and Jing River; and the pool refers to Twin Moon Pool.
Riverside Mountain is located on the banks of the Qinlin River, while Falling Stream Mountain Twin Moon Pool.
The Jing River is a major river, and the Yongding River is a tributary that flows into the Jing River. The Jing River flows southward, and many cities along its route are built along the water.
"Judging from the description here, these places seem quite nice."
Fang Zelin took a bite of the steamed bun, his eyes carefully examining the map.
After roughly determining the location, Fang Zelin put the map away.
He didn't seem to be planning to go right away today; he had only just arrived in Qinlan City and thought he'd just wander around the city for a while.
As for those places, we can go tomorrow.
Qinlan City dug its own river, diverted it into the moat, and then let it flow into the city.
This river is also known as the Qinlin River.
Compared to the magnificent Jing River, the Qinlin River seems more like a delicate and charming young lady.
However, we only caught a glimpse of its appearance from within the city. To truly see Qinlin River's beauty, we would need to leave the city.
This is a comment I saw on the map before.
Fang Zelin walked across the stone bridge, stepping on the bluestone, as if he had completely merged into it.
Every now and then you can see a few classically beautiful women walking gracefully by, and then they gracefully walk into the street next to them.
Everything appeared extremely harmonious and natural.
Around noon, Fang Zelin went to a riverside restaurant to have some food.
Before they could even get on board, they saw a waiter on a boat constantly soliciting customers.
It's called a boat, but it doesn't quite look like one.
It's somewhat like setting up a small shop on a boat.
Smelling the aroma wafting from above, Fang Zelin's heart stirred, and he boarded the boat.
Upon seeing the arrival of a guest, the waiter immediately became extremely enthusiastic and hurriedly invited Fang Zelin to sit down.
After Fang Zelin casually ordered a few dishes, he quickly instructed the kitchen to prepare the food.
Sitting in this spot, you can hear the rushing water right next to you.
The main source of the noise was the sound of boats constantly passing by on the river, creating ripples on the water.
"That poem about Ode to the Willow outside the city, do you know who wrote it during the Blazing Summer? It's been all over the city right now."
Fang Zelin was carefully observing the passing ships when a sudden sound made Fang Zelin pause slightly.
Have the poems I wrote before already spread?
"I don't know. I did ask some of those other travelers, but they didn't know either. It's probably written by one of those Ode to the Willow who is indifferent to fame and fortune."
Upon hearing this, the scholar wearing a turban immediately shook his head with his folding fan and said, his tone now tinged with envy.
"I've heard that this poem has already reached the prefect's ears. If we possess such talent and catch the prefect's eye, our future careers will be much smoother."
"Hey, the person who left this poem, I heard, also left a poem outside Yunmeng Marsh. The poem describes the mist rising from Yunmeng Marsh and the waves shaking Yueyang City. It is quite magnificent. Now, to be able to write such a poem about Ode to the Willow is truly a rare talent."
Previously, I only knew that those foreign visitors had a penchant for Martial Dao, but I never imagined that there were such talented individuals among them. I truly wish to make their acquaintance.
Another man in a white robe shook his head and said something, clearly showing his fondness for the two poems.
"He must indeed be a man indifferent to fame and fortune. These strangers all come from a country called Blazing Summer. Now this talented man has simply left behind a name from Blazing Summer, which probably has some intention of boosting his country's reputation."
Several scholars discussed the matter, their faces all showing a hint of regret.
There was a sense of regret that it was impossible to meet such a person.
He didn't even leave his own name; he truly seems indifferent to fame and fortune.
People like that are really hard to find.
The poems from Yueyang City have also begun to circulate?
Fang Zelin raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this.
He hadn't paid much attention to this matter before, and he hadn't expected that the poem would already be circulating.
Given the extent to which information could be disseminated in ancient times, the fact that it was able to circulate so widely is enough to demonstrate the poem's fame.
That's not bad.
Upon hearing this, Fang Zelin couldn't help but smile. He poured himself a cup of tea and drank it down in one gulp.
Fang Zelin then prepared to stop listening to their conversation, but the next moment, they changed the subject and said something that instantly stunned Fang Zelin.