? The Sheyang River flows to Qianqiu Coupling. There is a ferry in this area. Now a bridge has been erected. To the south of the ferry is the Coupling Friendship Brigade. Hebei is Qianqiu Street. With the ferry established here, The two sides of the Taiwan Strait are much more lively. There are hotels, restaurants and shops, and the goods of merchants and passengers traveling from the south to the north have to be transported by ferry. Both sides of the Sheyang River are covered with lush green reeds and Changpu. The breeze blows and frequently bows its head to show its goodwill to people. The river flows from west to east without even having time to say goodbye or stop for a short time before rushing to the sea, just like a passerby who has not seen clearly. Your face passed away tragically without looking back. I remember that the Sheyang River Ferry was originally a large wooden boat that could carry two passenger cars and other small motorcycles. When cars got on the boat, pedestrians had to get off the cars first. After the cars got on the boat, large wooden valves were placed under the wheels to prevent the cars from sliding down the river. , the power is to pull the steel cables erected on both sides of the river, and pass through the pulleys fixed on one side of the ship. A channel must be left on one side of the ship to facilitate the walking back and forth of several masters pulling the steel cables. They hold a long groove with a groove on one end. The wooden mallet put the steel cable in the groove and pulled it manually. The steel cable kept squeaking. Several people leaned back and held the wooden mallet with both hands, shouting slogans in their mouths, and moved their feet slowly and laboriously toward Backing up, water plants were twisted from the river to people's eyes through steel cables, and the ship was reluctant to move forward. After twisting the steel cable to the other side, the boatman placed a large anti-collision bag woven with hemp rope on the bow of the ship to serve as a buffer between the hull and the pier. There was also a man with quick hands who flew across the shore with the cable. The boat was fixed with cables on the ground piles. When the whistle was blown, people rushed ashore, and then large cars and tractors filed ashore. However, we often hear of accidents in which a car went downhill to get on a boat and rushed down the river due to brake failure. The ferries usually stop running at night. Firstly, it is not safe to sail at night. Secondly, there is no money to be made due to the small number of passengers. If you are late and miss the last ferry, you will have to stay on the other side and board the ferry tomorrow. But there are exceptions. If there is a notification from a superior or there is an urgent task, it still needs to be opened at night. I heard that there were military vehicles on duty at night and called to notify the ship to sail. However, the boss of the ship on duty went out drinking and it was difficult to find the boatman. He couldn't find anyone. There were no mobile phones at that time and it was very difficult to find someone at night in towns where telephones were not yet common. The sound of gunshots scared the boat boss out, and he could still sail the boat after drinking. There was no prohibition on alcohol at that time, and it was almost dawn when the boatman was sent to deliver the letter. Wooden boats are inefficient and have constant accidents, and the hulls need to be maintained and repaired every year. In the late 1970s, it was replaced by a large steel ferry. The diesel engine was fast and efficient. The fenders at both ends of the ship could be raised and lowered automatically, making it less likely for vehicles to rush down the river. When the big engine was started, the whole ship vibrated, and the engine roared and the hull exhaust was heard. Black smoke billows from the hole, as if it is a giant monster lying in the river. There is a tall two-story tower in the middle of the ship. The driver on the top floor turns the direction wheel to look down at everything below. It is also worn every National Day or Chinese New Year. The festive costumes welcome the new year. The tens of thousands of national flags are very beautiful and represent different countries. The children count which flag this flag and that flag belong to. When I go to elementary school, I have to go through the ferry. Sometimes I skip class and get on the ferry to play on the other side of the river. I watch the donkeys grinding tofu in the production team room. The little donkeys are very obedient. They cover their eyes with a white cloth and tirelessly run around in circles all day long. After school, It's time to take the ship back. At that time, there was no charge for passengers on the big ship, let alone children.
When the big ship was moving, I remember that it sometimes turned around when it left the shore, and when it was about to reach the other side, it turned around and docked to get on board. I don't know why. People were admiring the scenery on both sides of the river on the ferry. The river water slapped the hull of the boat and made a roaring sound. A few white water birds were swimming on the water, patrolling the small fish on the water. The clear river water was filled with waves. At a glance, you could see several meters deep, and there were aquatic plants. Small fish are clearly visible. When I was a child, I heard that there is a fish called the yellow arrow in the Sheyang River. It swims very fast in the water and chases small fish to eat. It is a kind of tiger in the water and looks like a white fish. It is said that there was an incident in Sheyang where the big yellow swordfish knocked over a boat and injured people. There are also three sharp spines on the back of the head of the big yellow catfish. When people and other fish and animals sting the fish, they will put it on its back spine to show off. Some people have seen with their own eyes a large yellow catfish weighing hundreds of pounds floating on the surface of the water. A huge snake pierced the back and paraded. There is a kind of slender boat with white paint on the deck. They row in rows and row forward. When they tap the wooden board with their feet and vibrate the hull, fish of all sizes will be frightened and jump onto the deck of the boat. They can easily jump into the cabin. There are also boats forming a circle facing the river bank, knocking the boat planks rhythmically and gradually approaching the river bank to narrow the circle. Then, flat bamboo fish baskets are inserted in rows next to the boat in the river, and the bamboo poles are used to knock the fish on the water surface. The children were frightened and got into the bamboo basket one after another. The fishermen put the fish basket upside down and shook the fish out of the boat cabin. At that time, there were a lot of fish and shrimps, which were not worth much. They were sold to the fishery stations and then resold elsewhere. In the 1970s, oil drilling and blasting in the Sheyang River caused great vibrations. Explosives were used to blast the land and water. As the Sheyang River made a dull sound, some fish of all sizes surfaced dizzy and surfaced. People rushed to row boats to catch fish. The river bank There are also fish swimming to the shore seeking protection from people. The ferry did not go about its business and participated in the fishing battle. After a while, the fish piled on the bow of the boat moved towards a small mountain. One person exclaimed that a big fish was coming up. People all looked in the direction of their fingers. Small and big boats also quickly gathered around. People smiled and shouted loudly. People standing on both sides of the Sheyang River watched this spectacular scene. As the saying goes, you eat by the river. The irrigation of Sheyang River nourishes the people on both sides of the strait. Sheyang rice is a well-known Chinese famous trademark in China and is loved by consumers in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. It is soft, moderately crystalline and sweet, and is indispensable for the moisture of Sheyang River water. There is an abundant supply of fish, and wild river fish restaurants of all sizes have been opened. Merchants and ordinary people are happy to consume it at low prices and good quality. In particular, the Sheyang River white strips steamed and braised are a delicacy. The river water is crystal clear all year round and is the main source of domestic water for the people in the county. When I was young, I heard that there was a big family of old turtles living in Sheyang River. No one could tell how old this old turtle was. I heard that my grandfather’s grandfather came here before liberation to open up wasteland and farm in Sheyang, which was still a tidal flat at that time. I had seen it when I was young. It was as big as the big plaque we used to dry things in the countryside. When the weather is good, you will see the old turtle and its children and grandchildren coming out to bask in the sun. The river is almost covered with turtles of all sizes.
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? It is often said that when something becomes a spirit, it will cause mischief, but the Lao Yuan family and the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait have always lived in harmony, and will even help people when they encounter danger. In Sheyang River, when those who make a living on the water encounter danger, they sometimes feel that someone is secretly helping them, thus averting danger. There was once a villager who couldn't swim and accidentally fell into the Sheyang River. He thought he would definitely die, but then he returned to the shore inexplicably. He felt that something was holding him ashore. Thinking about it, this was only possible. It's this old turtle. After being rescued, the villager went to the shore to burn incense and worship.
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? It is said that a bridge was to be built over the Sheyang River. During the survey, people discovered a huge deep pit at the bottom of the water. They speculated that this was the home of the old turtle. Later, a strange thing was discovered while driving the bridge piles. The newly-drilled bridge piles fell over inexplicably on the first day. After thinking about it, everyone suspected that the bridge construction had affected the stable life of the old turtle family, so everyone bought Pig heads and other offerings came, and they offered them to the old turtle and asked him to move to a new house for convenience. So the leader assigned his subordinates to do the work, and bought and sold pig heads and other sacrifices. It was said that the person who was doing the work was selfish and secretly cut off the pig ears and tongues for his own use. The pig's head was tied with a red satin and thrown into the river. As a result, the old turtle's family did not move, so they reported it to the leader. The leader thought that the gift might not be big enough to impress the turtle. Later someone reported that the person who bought the gift had tampered with it. The leader was very angry and ordered people to burn incense as a sacrifice. They beat gongs, drums and set off firecrackers again, purchased new sacrifice items and threw them into the river. It was really wonderful. From now on, there really were no problems with the bridge construction. When the bridge was being built, I heard that some people saw an old turtle bringing many young turtles out of the water to look at the bridge at night. The scene was really spectacular.
? In order to thank Lao Yuan for his help to people and the trouble this bridge construction has brought to him, after the bridge was built, the villagers from the neighboring villages voluntarily raised funds and built it on the edge of the bridge. There is an old turtle temple. There is also a little old turtle in the temple. If you are interested, go and take a look. This temple has been very popular since it was built. Burning incense and making a wish should be effective. Qianqiu Dukou often holds competitions to commemorate Comrade Mao Zedong's swim in the Yangtze River. The government organizes brigades of militiamen to hold armed swimming tours on both sides of the ferry. To commemorate the great leader's swim in the Yangtze River, red flags were waving on both sides of the strait, and gongs and drums were heard. The militiamen carried guns and divided into groups. Using the sound of gunfire as a signal, they launched into the water in batches and swam hard to the other side. The crowds on the shore cheered for the production team militiamen. The scene was very It was lively, and there were leadership supervision and lifeguards on board to provide life-saving equipment. Our children also learned how to play dog ??roe deer in the shallow water on the shore. Parents were careful to avoid slipping into the deep water. The water conditions of the Sheyang River are complicated. The water surface seems calm, but there are undercurrents below and there are a lot of water plants. If you slide into the second slide, it will be troublesome. Both sides of the Sheyang River are formed by natural impact. The shallow water area is very shallow and there is no gradual buffer surface. Sometimes It's very shallow, but once you reach the second slide, it suddenly becomes bottomless. The water in the ferry area is deeper, and tragedies of people drowning while bathing and swimming are common. Qianqiu Ferry existed before the liberation of Qianqiu Ferry. The revolutionary martyr Comrade Wang Shuishan died at the ferry. He took the ferry for a meeting at night. The boat was ambushed by the Japanese and he died heroically on the Sheyang River. There is a Martyrs Memorial Tower in Qianqiu. When I was in elementary school, I went to pay homage during the Qingming Festival. The old man said that someone saw a gold plate shining on the tower at night. The scenery along the Sheyang River is beautiful, especially when the bright moon shines in the sky on August 15th. The fishermen light up the dim lights on the boat, and the misty drinking smoke slowly rises. The moonlight shines on the calm and sparkling water, and the reeds on both sides of the bank make rustling sounds. The sound of the sound, what a wonderful ink landscape painting, people work hard to cultivate the fertile land on both sides of the river. The beautiful Sheyang River has been flowing continuously for hundreds of years and merged into the vast sea. Only the Sheyang River Gate can be stopped. Come down and take a breath.
? Sheyang River is a natural river connected to Baoying Sheyang Lake. It is used for flood discharge and irrigation. There was a drought in 1975 and the small ditches and rivers dried up. People went to Sheyang River to carry water back. The water on the river bank was turbid, so we had to row to the center of the river to carry the water to the cabin and then load it back in barrels by the shore. My mother asked my brothers to transport it back on bicycles. Only half a barrel was left after it was spilled on the way home. The water in the river was too high. The saltiness may be caused by the intrusion of sea water. Only the water upstream in the center of Sheyang River is sweet. Pufferfish is always caught during summer fishing in Hanoi. At that time, people threw it away without eating it. Now it is delicious. It is difficult to freeze the Sheyang River in winter. In the winter of 1976, Director Zhang of the Qianqiu Rice Factory and his family went back to his hometown to celebrate the New Year. They took the factory ship until the Sheyang River stopped and the entire Sheyang River was frozen. As a result, the ferry came back again and the ferry stopped. The voyage was suspended and I did not go to my hometown. Nowadays, a bridge has been built at Qianqiu Ferry, ending the history of separation between the north and the south. It facilitates the passage of people on both sides of the river and is an important passage for the Chen-Li Line. The two sides of the government river have been renovated to restore the natural ecological state of the river. People can live happily and the old turtles are safe.