At that time, people living in Hemudu and Luotianshan were surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers. At that time, the land of fish and rice was only a few kilometers away from Hangzhou and the East China Sea, and it was very close to the Siming Mountain Range, which also made the local climate very humid. Some of them are similar to the subtropical climate now, and the local food is very rich. As long as people are willing to work hard, few people will go hungry.
Modern archaeology conducted two archaeological excavations in the land of fish and rice, and found a large number of rice husk scattered around the house. So many experts come to the conclusion that Hemudu people were the first to produce rice and cook it. In the long history since then, rice cultivation has gradually become the staple food in people's diet. Because the land of fish and rice is close to water, they also make a living by fishing, which is an important source of income.
For Emperor Yang Di, perhaps everyone's impression of him is extravagant and extremely luxurious. But in addition to Yang Di's many good deeds for the country and people, the first thing was to appease Jiangnan, the land of plenty at that time. First, a decree was issued that Jiangnan would not have to pay rent for five years, and even the area under its jurisdiction could be rent-free for three years. The second thing that Emperor Yang Di did was to show off his culture. He is very particular before every trip, and the etiquette can be put out 20 miles away. Because at that time, Emperor Yang Di regarded the north as a barbarian. He showed off his culture and made people realize his dominant position.