Gu Shiyun: The apes on both sides of the strait can't stop crying, and the light boat has passed the ten thousand mountains. Soon the passenger ship moved away from Chongqing Chaotianmen Wharf and went straight downstream along the main channel of the Yangtze River. This time, Ouyang Jian was particularly excited to see the original style of the Three Gorges again. The most dangerous voyage is the Three Gorges, which can only be accessed at the White Emperor City in Fengjie County, which is about 400 kilometers away from Chongqing. And this distance is open and the water flow is gentle.

Ouyang Jian guessed that the passenger ship would arrive at Fengjie White Emperor City tomorrow morning. After that, it has to pass through a 200-kilometer-long section of the Three Gorges during the day, and for the sake of safety, the Three Gorges must sail during the day for safety, and experienced sailors do not dare to sail through the Three Gorges at night.

The guard, Xiao Wang, and 4 guards pointed excitedly when they saw the steep mountains on both sides of the strait. "Shopkeeper, legend has it that the Three Gorges boat is very dangerous, but the river here is very stable!" Guard Xiao Wang asked. Ouyang Jian said with a smile: "There are still more than 400 kilometers away from the Three Gorges, and we will not be able to reach it until tomorrow morning. When you arrive at the Three Gorges, I will give you a detailed introduction so that your trip will be worthwhile. When the guard Xiao Wang and the four guards heard this, they immediately made a mess with joy.

Looking at the excited frolic of his subordinates, Ouyang Jian's thoughts began to slip again. The trip to Sichuan went very smoothly, and it doesn't matter how Liu Xiang did, the key is that he just did it, and the national government will continue to go down this road when it sees the benefits in the future, which is the most important thing. For example, Chongqing's air defense measures will definitely continue to be improved when he sees that Chongqing's air raid shelters have played a huge role in the future. For example, if the measures we see in food and steel play a huge role, we may be able to change from quantitative to qualitative.

In addition, after the development of the Sichuan army, there will not be a miserable situation of two people using one gun as it did later. If the Sichuan army is strengthened, even if it pays the price, it will cause large-scale battle losses to the Japanese army, at least to avoid the tragedy of bloodshed and tears. Ouyang Jian helped Liu Xiang build the rear base in Sichuan in advance, and the purpose was also to make the situation of the Sichuan army better, and the Sichuan army could no longer pay the price of his life tragically. In the next few years, Ouyang Jian will make great efforts to help the Sichuan army and prepare for large-scale battles.

The passenger ship runs smoothly along the water, and the speed is stable and fast. It rained after dark, and the night rain in Bashan really lived up to its name. Ouyang Jian lived in the first class, which was located on the top floor. At this moment, Ouyang Jian was sitting by the window, looking at the dark river, listening to the rustling rain, and feeling extremely comfortable. Suddenly, Ouyang Jian remembered a poem he had read when he was in high school, which was Li Shangyin's "Night Rain Sends North". The poetic conception is vivid, profound, subtle and delicate. That is: ask the gentleman to return to the date is not due, the night rain in Bashan rises in the autumn pool, when to cut the candles in the west window, but when the night rain in Bashan.

This is a well-known poem, written by the poet Bashu, who lives in a distant foreign land, to his wife in Chang'an. Li Shangyin's love for his wife was very sincere, and they died after less than 12 years of marriage. It was in these 12 years that because Li Shangyin was wandering around, he could not reunite with his wife often. Husband and wife rarely get together, just like a newlywed. The difference between Li Shangyin and his wife is often a long time away, but he should love the husband and wife, and the mutual affection will be deeper and stronger, and the artistic conception of the poem is simple and straightforward, strongly expressing the lingering and persistent "spring silkworm spinning" and "candle turning to ashes".

Maybe it's touching the scene, or maybe it's Li Shangyin's poems that evoke his remembrance, and I can't help but think of Lu Wenting. Especially the last image that Wen Ting left him is so clear and loving, I haven't felt this way for a long time, this rainy night is connected with Li Shangyin's poems, which makes Ouyang Jian faintly feel a little heartache. He stood up and walked out of the cabin, letting the cold rain hit his face to calm his mind. The guard Xiao Wang hurriedly opened the umbrella, but was pushed away by Ouyang Jian. The guard Xiao Wang didn't know what was wrong with the chief, and he stood in the rain at a loss.

After a night of sailing, the rain cleared after dawn. Sure enough, the passenger ferry arrived at the White Emperor City in Fengxian County in the morning, and standing outside the cabin, Ouyang Jian opened the conversation with great interest and said: "You see, the north is the White Emperor City." According to legend, at the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Gongsun Shu seized Sichuan and proclaimed himself the king of Shu. Because I see that there is often white mist rising in a well here, it looks like a white dragon. Therefore, it was called the White Emperor, so the capital was built here, and the name of Ziyang City was changed to the White Emperor City. The existing White Emperor City is the restoration site of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Generations of literati and scholars took the White Emperor City as the best place to watch, and left a large number of popular poems. ”

Ouyang Jian's wonderful explanation attracted the passengers on the same boat, and the crowd gradually gathered around. "The temple on the mountain is the White Emperor Temple, which was built during the Jiaqing period of the Ming Dynasty. The temple enshrines the statues of Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Wuhou Temple for Zhuge Liang's ancestors and grandchildren three generations of statues, the stargazing pavilion in front of the ancestral hall, the legend is that Zhuge Liang watched the stars at night in the place of Qutang Gorge scenery of the White Emperor City. The left and right sides of Mingliang Hall and Wuhou Temple are hidden with famous monuments of various generations. "Well said, Sir is really talented!" A middle-aged man with glasses shouted praise, and everyone echoed it.

Ouyang Jian was even more interested and continued: "Everyone, you are about to enter Qutang Gorge, Qutang Gorge is the shortest canyon in the Three Gorges, only 8 kilometers, everyone should observe carefully." Now we enter the entrance of Qutang Gorge, the peaks on both sides of the bank are steep, the cliff wall stands, the interval is less than 100 meters, the shape is like a portal, the name is called Kui (Kui) Gate, also called Qutang Gorge Pass. Look at the mountain rock, "Kuimen Tianxiaxiong" is." Everyone followed the reverse of Ouyang Jian's finger and saw the eye-catching stone carvings.

Ouyang Jian paused for a moment and continued: "The one on the left is called Chijia Mountain, and it is said that the Chijia General of Pakistan once camped here, and the pointed mountain mouth looks like a big peach. The right side is called Baiyan Mountain, look at the silver light dazzling, whether it is sunny or cloudy, this mountain always detours out of layers or bright or dark silver light. Although Qutang Gorge is only 8 kilometers, the danger here is clear at a glance, and it has the effect of the water of Zhenchuan and Chongqing, and the throat of Bashu. In addition, you can also feel the majestic momentum of controlling Bayu in the west and collecting ten thousand gullies, and connecting Jingchu in the east. The ancients described the steepness of Qutang Gorge as follows: The case has nothing to do with it, and the boat travels from the cave. ”

With Ouyang Jian's vivid introduction, the passenger ferry crossed the Qutang Gorge, and the valleys on both sides of the river became wider. The middle-aged literati wearing glasses said excitedly: "Mr. is familiar with the history and culture of Sichuan and Chongqing, and I have never read such a detailed classic in books. Mr. is admirable, can you introduce the White Emperor City in Fengjie County? "Since this gentleman has Yaxing, then I will be ugly. In ancient times, this generation belonged to the territories of Ba and Shu. ”

"In history, in the eleventh year of King Zhou (1016 BC), it was established as the kingdom of Kuizi. In ancient times, whether it was a county, a state, or a road, it maintained a prominent position in the administration and military. The Tang Dynasty set up the Kuizhou Mansion here, with jurisdiction over 19 prefectures and counties. In the Song Dynasty, Kuizhou Road was set up. Fengjie in the first year of King Nan (314 B.C.), built as Yufu County, at that time was one of the earliest counties in China, has a history of more than 2,000 years. In the 23rd year of Tang Zhenguan (649 AD), it was changed to Fengjie County for the loyal monarch thought of Zhuge Liang's "Tuogu Order, Linda Festival and Not Taken", which has been used to this day. As for the origin of the White Emperor City, I have already said it before, and I will not repeat it. ”

Ouyang Jian's introduction is easy to understand, without the difficulty of semi-literal language, suitable for all ages. There is still a long time to arrive at Wuxia, and Ouyang Jian introduced the scenic spots and historic sites of Qutang Gorge in detail, so that everyone can learn more about geographical knowledge and feel the ancient wind, so as to increase national pride. When the passenger ship entered Wuxia, Ouyang Jian began to talk eloquently: "Everyone, Wuxia includes Jinlan Yinjia Gorge and Iron Coffin Gorge, with a total length of 45 kilometers. Wuxia is known for its deep twists and turns. This canyon is formed by the Yangtze River cross-cutting the anticline of the main vein of Wushan. ”

Wuxia is also called the big gorge, the whole gorge area is abrupt, the strange rocks are craggy, the wall is cut and the columns are abrupt, and it is continuous, beautiful. It is the most impressive section of the Three Gorges, like a meandering gallery, full of poetry and calligraphy, but it is said that there are scenes everywhere, and the scenery is connected, highlighting the magic of nature. The twelve peaks of Wushan can be described as a scene within a scene, a strange ・・・・・・. Attention, we are passing through the Goddess Peak. Everyone observed carefully, the Goddess Peak was like a young girl! ”

"The girl is the first to usher in the morning glow every day, and finally sends away the sunset, so it is also called Wangxia Peak. It is said that once Yao Ji, the youngest daughter of the Queen Mother of the West, traveled to the East China Sea with the gods of Mad Zhang and Yuyu, and saw the flood raging (nue) when she crossed Wushan, so she split the mountain and opened stones, dredged and dredged to help. After the flood subsided, the kind-hearted Yao Ji in order to help the people pray for a good year forever, sailing safely, so the mountain was set up for a long time, and then turned into a goddess peak, achieving a beautiful legend.

It was already afternoon when the passenger ferry arrived at Xiling Gorge, and Ouyang Jian introduced the steepness of Xiling Gorge before, mainly from the aspect of sailing. The passenger ship entered Xiling Gorge, and Ouyang Jian came to the wheelhouse as a free tour guide. "This guest officer, outsiders are not allowed to enter the cab, please take care of yourself!" The captain was black and red, about 50 years old, and was driving the passenger ship himself. "Mr. Captain, I am an official of the Nanjing government, and I want to know about the shipping situation in Xiling Gorge. In order to ensure the safety of shipping in the Three Gorges, the Nationalist Government wanted to dredge the channel of Xiling Gorge. ”

Seeing that the captain looked confused, Ouyang Jian continued: "Mr. Captain, I am here to understand the situation, and an engineer unit will be dispatched to blow up the underwater reefs and dangerous shoals, and you are obliged to cooperate." Ouyang Jian's demeanor was undoubted, and the captain changed his words: "The government is really happy to do this. Sir, I will fully cooperate! Then Ouyang Jian accompanied the captain around, and every time he passed a dangerous place, Ouyang Jian marked the exact location of the reef or dangerous shoal on the sketch. At the same time, it is explained that the difference between the wet season and the dry season is given, and the first-hand information is obtained.

The 66-kilometer Xiling Gorge has a thrilling pass. Ouyang Jian's sketch was also formed, and the most dangerous areas were listed as the focus. Ouyang Jian asked the captain to provide an experienced sailor to act as a guide in the future. At this time, the captain was overjoyed, believed it and expressed his full support. After passing Yichang and entering the Jianghan Plain, the water surface became stable and wide, and the vast Yangtze River appeared in front of you. The passenger ship passed through Jingmen, and Wuhan was in sight.