In a corner of Jiankang City, Zhang Yu and others were counting the goods in a certain residence. This was one of their purpose of this trip: to take away these South China Sea incense medicines.

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Incense medicine is a general term for all kinds of fragrances, also known as "ship medicine". It was beneficial to maritime trade in the Southern Dynasty. Every year, the Indian Persian and even the Fulin ships arrived in Guangzhou, Lingnan and brought various incense medicines.

"This is sandalwood, which was used to support ships from the Nanhai Sea to Guangzhou and reach Jiankang. It is said that this fragrance originated from Tianzhu. Some foreign merchants also took 6 routes from Ji west to the Central Plains, usually to Chang'an and Jinyang..."

One person introduced various incense medicine to Zhang Yu, who was the guest of the man's wife. They did not dare to slack off, especially the innocent face in front of them, who came to learn about incense medicine.

The incense medicine enters the Central Plains, and the sixth route is the Western Regions desert. Now people all call it Jixi, and the sea route is the South China Sea. Funan, south of the land of the Chen State, is one of the destinations of Fanbang sea ships.

There are many types of fragrant medicines. The so-called sandalwood is a rare tree species, also known as sandalwood and white sandalwood. It was introduced to the Central Plains during the Jin Dynasty. The sandalwood has a mellow and fragrant fragrance over time and is deeply loved by the powerful.

The countries that have presented sandalwood to the Central Plains for hundreds of years include Tianzhu Funan and Panpan countries, so their origin is the countries in the South China Sea.

Sandalwood (sandalwood) has another important purpose, which is to carve Buddha statues. During the Taishi period of the Western Jin Dynasty, some people used sandalwood wood to carve Buddha statues.

According to the Buddhist scriptures, in the Buddha's Pure Land, it should be "the world of Buddhas in the ten directions, with wonderful fragrance everywhere", so the unique aroma of sandalwood Buddha statues is closer to the ideal Pure Land than the Buddha statues such as gold, silver and jade.

In the 18th year of Tianjian in Liang, the King of Funan sent envoys to present the statue of Sandalwood Buddha to Emperor Wu of Liang. Since then, the atmosphere of carving statues with sandalwood in Jiangnan has become stronger and stronger.

There is also tulip, which is a foreign flower, which can be used to extract yellow dyes. Because of its fragrant smell, it is also called tulip, and can also be used to lavender to prevent all odors.

It can also be used as medicine to treat horse disease, or to treat jaundice caused by excessive drinking and accumulation of deficiency and heat. This substance is said to originate from Daqin (Fulin) or Persia in the extreme west.

Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, it has also been planted in the Central Plains, but tulips sold by foreign merchants are still the best. The Nanhai Pohuang Kingdom and Funan Kingdom have produced them.

There is also pepper extraction, which can be used as spices or seasonings, produced in India. It is said that Persia also produces, and it is divided into 6 sea routes and enters the Central Plains.

There is also Hamolean Molepile, which can be used as medicine for treating fever, burning eyes, cough, etc.

There is also cardamom, which can eliminate bad breath and smelly body, and it is divided into cardamom, nutmeg, white cardamom, cardamom, etc. These are imported products and all come from the South China Sea countries.

There is also Longnaoxiang ambergris**Afetebegan Xiangsuhexiang, both produced by Daqin (Fulin) Persia in the extreme west. It mainly takes the sea route to enter the Central Plains. Of course, there are also foreign merchants who walk 6 routes through the west of the Chi to carry them into the Central Plains.

"Suhexiang is said to be made of lion urine or lion dung, but there is also a saying that it is synthesized by frying the juice of various scents and can be used as a scent."

"This fragrance can be used to lavender and scented clothes, and the fragrance can still be smelled the next year."

"Since the Liu Song Dynasty, only the royal family and the high-ranking officials could afford Su Hexiang. The box that my husband was holding in his hand took a lot of trouble to get it together, and it was worth a thousand gold."

Zhang Yu carefully looked at the wooden box in his hand. Even though he did not get his nose close, a scent came to his nose with a scent, making people feel refreshed.

"So many fragrant medicines are filled with fragrance when they are transported by ship, they will be noticed by the inspectors. What should I do if this is the case?"

"My husband, don't worry. When the incense medicine is packed, it will be wrapped in oil cloth. It is waterproof and also to protect the smell. Even if it is really stopped by the naval warship, you only need to show that voucher and reveal some of the identity of my husband, so you can rest assured."

Over the years, I have done this incense medicine with the other party more than once, and I am already familiar with it. However, the commentator knew that the other party had changed to a newbie this time, so I asked more questions and could only answer them patiently.

After checking the quantity and packing it, Zhang Yu bowed and said goodbye to the people: "I'm sorry, I'll raise my glasses and gather together next time I come to Jiankang."

"Your husband is polite, but you have to say a few more good words to my husband in front of you."

"This is natural, say goodbye."

"I wish you a smooth sailing for you."

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On the river surface, ships traveled around the north and south of the Yangtze River, Guangling on the north bank, Jingkou on the south bank, and the route between the two important places supported the Huainan Prefecture and County of the Chen State of the Southern Dynasty.

The money and grain from Jiangnan were sent to Jiangbei by ships to support the official troops stationed in Huainan. As a barrier to Jiankang, the land of Huainan is the top priority.

Between the fleets of north and south, many ships flow downstream, passing through the Guangling River in Jingkou, and then sailing into the vast ocean through the mouth of the sea.

According to the hyacinth and seasons, some sea boats turned south and headed south to Lingnan, Fengzhou; some violated the ban and quietly went north to trade with the enemy country.

Three three-masted ships were advancing eastward. The shape of the ship was somewhat different from that of common large ships, but it had not yet reached a striking point. On the deck of the head ship, Zhang Yu was looking up at Guangling City on the shore.

At this time, Guangling was the prefecture of Yanzhou, southern Chen State, and just a few years ago, it was the prefecture of Wuzhou, the prefecture of Zhou State and Sui State. The change in the names of prefectures and counties belonging to Guangling is a witness to the storm over the past hundreds of years.

After the Yongjia Rebellion, he crossed south and lost the Eastern Jin court in Yanzhou, Central Plains. He established Yanzhou in Guangling area, the northern bank separated from Jiankang, and resettled the northern scholars and civilians who went south, which was the Southern Yanzhou.

At this time, Nanyanzhou was governed by Jingkou on the south bank of the Yangtze River. In the eighth year of Yuanjia in the Liu Song Dynasty, Guangling began to be governed.

During the Northern Qi Dynasty, the territory reached the northern bank of the Yangtze River, and Nan Yanzhou was changed to Dongguan. Later, the Chen State made a northern expedition during the Taijian period, regained Huainan prefectures and counties, and reverted Dongguan back to the formerly known as Nan Yanzhou in the Southern Dynasty.

In the 11th year of Taijian in the State of Chen, in the first year of Daxiang in the State of Zhou, the Zhou army launched a large-scale attack on Chen State, and the prefectures and counties in Jiangbei and Huainan changed ownership again.

Yuwen Liang, the chief marshal of Zhou State, attacked Jiangbei Prefectures and County on the southern foot of the Dabie Mountains, while Wei Xiaokuan, the marshal of the Yun State, captured Huainan Prefectures and County.

Southern Yanzhou was taken under the jurisdiction of the Zhou State and renamed Wuzhou, and established the Wuzhou General Administration Office and governed Guangling.

The following year, Emperor Tianyuan, Yuwen Yun, was assassinated, and the Zhou State was then in civil strife. The prime minister of the regent, Yang Jian, ascended the throne and established the Sui State. The Zhou and Sui State fought fiercely for years. The Chen State took the opportunity to recover Huainan Prefectures and County and restore Wuzhou to its former name Nanyanzhou.

The name is constantly changing, but Guangling is still the Guangling, and Jingkou on the other side is the important Jiangfang defense area.

"If Mr. Lang came in autumn, he would be able to tide the tide, and the scene would be extremely spectacular."

After hearing what the water diversion worker in charge of navigation said, Zhang Yu became interested. It was his first time passing by Guangling, and he really didn't know what the "Guangling Tide" was.

"Mr. Lang Jun knows that after passing Guangling, the mouth of the river is ahead. In autumn, especially in mid-August, the tide rises and flows into the upper reaches from the mouth..."

"When at that time, a tide of water roared over the river, and rushed towards Guangling on the north bank with great momentum. The waves slammed the shore. The scene was really unforgettable."

"So that's it. If you have the chance, you will definitely come to Guangling in autumn to enjoy your eyes."

Zhang Yu nodded and handed the copper coins to the other party. The man took the money and smiled, and he spoke more:

"Langjun, after another storm, you can turn north with the southeast wind. As long as you are careful of the coastal reefs and sail north along the coast, you will definitely be smooth sailing."

"What if you want to go south?"

"Looking south? At this time, the southeast wind is blowing. Most of the ships heading south only set sail in autumn and winter. The husband was joking."

"What if you want to go east?"

"Walking eastward, there are no 6 lands around, and there are no vassal states. The wind direction is unpredictable. How can there be a sea boat going there? Don't joke with your husband."

"Haha, I'm just asking."

Zhang Yu smiled faintly, and three large ships sailed forward through the river. What he was about to face was a route with uncertain fortunes and fortunes.

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